Counselling in London
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Dr Natalie V. Bailey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you are feeling down, hurt or anxious - maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, bereaved or just feel that you are not living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to support you on your journey towards healing, self-discovery, and development. As a Chartered Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist, I am committed to the well-being and development of all my clients.

Claremont Project
Counsellor, MA, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Claremont’s Relationship Counselling is set up to serve couples and those in relationship. We focus on understanding how life is experienced and understood by clients and we help people to raise their awareness of their experiences, and to explore and reflect on them. From reflection and awareness come new perspectives, understandings, feelings, and choices. The aim of our relationship counselling service is to create a better understanding of how problems arise and cycle within one’s relationships, with the overall goal of helping couples to increase feelings of security, connection, and closeness within the relationship.

Silverset Counselling Service
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If you are hurting, worried, anxious, fearful, feeling overburdened with life’s problems, lonely or distressed, or just searching for answers, then we believe counselling can help you. Our aim is to provide you with a trustworthy and confidential opportunity, for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a secure environment. Your needs come first and therefore you will be helped through this process without judgement or giving advice. We will help you work toward self-awareness and help to promote change, with clarity of thought and positive decisions.

Simonetta Wyatt
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Each and every one of us will at some point in our lives face difficulties and challenges that we find hard to deal with – be that experiencing periods of feeling ‘stuck’, anxious, depressed, low or angry; experiencing conflicts in our relationships with others, suffering a loss; or being impacted by past events which still affect how we cope with life today.

Dr Kate Tangri
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 13 years experience working in the NHS. I offer therapy for a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties and work-related stress. I specialise in parental mental health, working with parents in pregnancy, during the perinatal period and beyond. I work with a range of presentations including adjustment to parenthood, bonding and attachment difficulties, changes in the couple relationship, birth trauma, postnatal anxiety and depression. I hold a particular interest in supporting parents who have experienced trauma in their own childhood.

Rose Matadi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor and a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (CBT). Our initial session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other. You will talk about your concerns, experience, expectation and your goal for therapy. I will explain how we will collaboratively work to meet your goal for therapy. I aim to work together to support and offer you a safe, confidential, understanding and non-judgemental space where you will feel comfortable to explore your concerns in your own space. I use CBT to explore the origin of unhealthy thoughts to help you to develop a new way of thinking.

Begum Kumcu
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
It can be difficult to try and get through things on your own. Eventually, this may feel exhausting or even lead to hopelessness. You may be struggling with a range of difficulties such as anxiety, mood-related problems, relationships, or perhaps personal issues. Therapy can help you uncover a lot of uncertainties, address and explore these issues. My role is not to tell you what to do or direct you in any way, eventually you will be doing this on your own.
London N17
& Online

Alison Greenaway
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If you’re suffering from anxiety, depression or stress, if you’re feeling stuck, or if you’re facing a big change in your life, it can help to talk to someone independent and outside of family and friendship groups. I’m Alison, a psychodynamic counsellor based in Walthamstow Village, E17. I work with individuals on an open-ended or short-term basis.

Andreas Ioannou
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello. I'm Andreas Ioannou, a London based psychotherapist offering in-person and online therapy to individuals and couples. I view psychotherapy as the safe space where you can share your stories, explore experiences and make decisions for change – for a happier or more meaningful life. I base my therapeutic approach and our relationship on the value of trust – which I see as the foundation for an open and honest dialogue.

Tanya Woolf
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Finding your CBT therapist in London can be a daunting task, but knowing if they have the correct credentials is harder. We at Onebright ensure people get better. As the Director of Clinical Services for our team of BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural therapists (the gold standard to practice CBT in the UK) I ensure that everyone is receiving evidence-based therapy. Our CBT therapists are mental health professionals with an additional Post-Graduate degree specifically in CBT. Accredited as a BABCP practitioner and supervisor, I understand how to help people achieve their therapy goals in the widest context.

Claudia Carter Coussins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a BACP-accredited integrative therapist and my practice is influenced by a variety of therapeutic approaches. My focus is relational, attachment-informed and embodied. This means I believe we can gain as much insight from how we interact, as from the content of what we say. My practice draws on childhood, inter-generational and wider cultural experiences to make sense of thoughts, feelings and sensations in the present. I believe that working with our physicality and paying attention to our bodily sensations can enhance our understanding of ourselves.
London WC1X
& Online

Sandra Barrett
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Therapy provides a safe space to explore alternative ways of coping with the challenge’s that life can present. Are you consumed by self-doubt? Do you always put the needs of others before your own? It could be that you would like to have a better understanding of your feelings and how they get triggered. I am an experienced and qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment where you are treated with respect and sensitivity.

Cecilia Carlotti
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified
Verified
If you are thinking of starting a therapy you may be willing to deal with painful issues that can manifest in various shapes and intensity and have an impact on the day-to-day life; such issues are personal and linked both to personality and life events. A disturb can express in different ways and symptoms, like panic attacks, Depression, psychosomatic symptoms, Anxiety etc. Other times there is rather a generic feeling of discomfort that needs to be defined and addressed.

Paolo Di Venanzi
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Verified
Verified
Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. Through the therapeutic relationship I aim to create a safe space to understand your thoughts and feelings, strengthening your ability to make decisions and gain autonomy in life. I work in partnership with my clients and I believe a relationship of mutual respect and trust is of paramount importance. I have experience in working with clients suffering with anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, stress, relationship difficulties, loss and bereavement and issues with self-esteem. I am interested in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

Alex Boyle
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
My particular interest lies in guiding and encouraging people towards self-actualization and the integration of their fullest potential in whatever sphere of life they are engaged. This process may be seen as a journey, which we share together for at time and requires only ‘the willingness and the courage to be’. To participate joyfully in life is the goal at the heart of psychosynthesis therapy and coaching – and its achievement often comes in unexpected ways. We focus on developing your potential at all levels of being - body, feelings, mind and spirit - and on your deeper centre of identity as the source of true relationship.

Diana Dan
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
Would you like changing how you feel, and have more control over your life and your relationship/s? Would you like getting unstuck? Would you want to be the way you used to be or even better? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this is the time and the place for you! Just imagine how liberating you'll feel, and how much you will achieve being the best version of yourself! Contact me, and I will guide you through the process.

Dawn Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If life feels a struggle right now, you don't have to suffer alone. A fully qualified counsellor, based in Clapham Junction, SW London, I can help you explore your problems in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. In therapy, I work with you to recognise and understand your feelings more fully, increase your self-awareness, and support you to consider the changes you may wish to make in your life.

Sophie Dilley
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified and experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I work with individuals (18 and older) and relationships across the lifespan. I offer both short and longer term therapy. I use an integrative approach that focuses on developing a strong therapeutic relationship and working relationally with the issues you may bring. I hope to offer a space to explore any dimension of human distress you may be holding. For example, you may be struggling with sexual difficulties, experiencing challenges with communication, feeling alone, dealing with shame or a critical inner voice.

Justin Pryce
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Justin Pryce. I am a BACP registered/qualified integrative counsellor. I believe my role as a counsellor is to offer a warm, confidential, non-judgemental space,where together we can explore your thoughts, feelings and the issues you might be experiencing. As an integrative counsellor, I can draw upon different skills and techniques (Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Transpersonal ) that may best support you and your personal goals.

Lucy Sawyer Dclinpsy Cpsychol
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
The 'everyday experiences of life' can present many challenges. It can be valuable to take time to talk about feelings of anxiety, low mood, anger, worry or relational issues, or habits or behaviours that you would like to move on from. I am committed to helping people develop and achieve what is important to them, in accordance with their values and beliefs. Talking can help us to climb up above an issue and look down on it, like viewing the terrain of our lives from a high vantage point. This new perspective can suggest new ways round obstacles and new ways forwards.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counsellors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.