Counselling in London
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Selen Dawson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
I have a long career working with those struggling to make sense of their difficulties. The decision to start therapy can be challenging, I therefore provide a space where your experiences can be explored in a compassionate, confidential and collaborative way. At a time when it seems hard to make sense of things in your life that are causing you distress this can be difficult and life can feel unfulfilling.
At Peace Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
My private counselling practice is called At Peace Counselling. I chose this name for my practice, because of a definition of peace that I came across some time ago that resonated with me. PEACE - IT DOES NOT MEAN TO BE IN A PLACE WHERE THERE IS NO NOISE, TROUBLE OR HARD WORK, IT MEANS TO BE IN THE MIDST OF THOSE THINGS, AND STILL BE CALM IN YOUR HEART. My practice is based in locations at Friern Barnet and Harley Street. My aim as a counsellor is to help my clients to get to the place where they feel at peace with themselves so that they feel better equipped to manage the complications that everyday life can throw at all of us.
Sarvin Afarinesh
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
I offer a warm and engaging approach to exploring what's hurting you. We will work to find out what you need to live a more fulfilling life. I am a multi-cultural, integrative relational psychotherapist. My approach combines psychodynamic, humanistic, existentialism and body. This includes raising awareness of your thoughts, feelings and actions with compassion. We will explore your relationship with yourself and others and your needs, choices and inner resources. My aim is for you to understand yourself better by looking at your past and present experiences and beliefs to improve your relationship with yourself and feel empowered.
Heather Grey
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Making the first step to accept that things aren't working can feel daunting. Perhaps you know exactly what you want to change or perhaps you have lost sight of what you want along the way. An initial assessment can help us piece together what isn't working and identify what might help you break out of the cycle of feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. My clients often say that having a supportive space to process difficult feelings balanced with an active method which empowers them in their recovery is what is most helpful about therapy. My approach begins with the assumption that we all have strengths that we just need to uncover.
Ben Blair
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
I’m a BACP registered integrative psychodynamic counsellor. I see clients as individuals with your own unique issues & life experiences, so draw on a wide range of humanistic, psychodynamic & CBT approaches to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement. Together we can explore the aspects of your life that are troubling you, helping you increase self-awareness & process difficult feelings in order to live in a more satisfying way.
Natalis Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become. -Carl Gustav Jung- A warm welcome to you. My primary aim is to facilitate a safe and empathic space for my clients where the psychological pain can be explored and validated without the fear of judgement or rejection. I have been trained in all mainstream therapeutic modalities, so I aim to tailor my approach to the unique needs and goals of each client. Alongside my private practice located just a few minutes from Hackney Wick station , I work in NHS as IAPT counsellor where I design and deliver individually tailored treatments for a wide range of presenting problems.
Sulafa Yassin
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Starting counselling can seem hard for some but those first steps can have a positive lasting impact. I understand that things can feel overwhelming at first but hopefully I can help you to work through any anxieties about counselling so that I can support you through your personal journey. With me, your therapeutic journey is the priority. I work with you to help understand your difficulties better and find ways of managing similar difficulties in the future. I work with children, adolescents and adults using various approaches depending on the individual's needs, largely person centred and cognitive behaviour approaches.
Luisa Maria Vieira
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
I provide counselling and therapy for individuals and couples on an open-ended basis, with the aim of enabling you to find the inner resources to enhance your life and to live it more fully. I offer a soulful perspective in a safe space where hopefully you will feel comfortable to talk, in particularly about things that may have been difficult to express until now, without any fear of judgement. People have sough my help in the past for a wide variety of reasons, including: feeling depressed, flat, anxious, isolated, panic attacks. Relationships issues. Bereavement, including the loss of a child. Feelings related to trauma, etc.
Imma Sorrentino Ricciardi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Maybe you are struggling with an addiction and feeling trapped, and would like to find a way out. Or maybe you are in a relationship that isn’t good for you. You would like to be more assertive. You might be feeling depressed or anxious and would like to experience more joy in life. Perhaps, you are at a difficult place with your marriage, fighting all the time and would like to feel connected again. Maybe you have everything in life nevertheless you aren't happy. Or you might feel affected by the pandemic, and you realised there is something that needs to be addressed. I would love to help you!
Ioana Rotaru
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
I am an individual and couples therapist with an interest in helping you overcome past wounds so you can have happy and fulfilling relationships. Whether you describe yourself as a people-pleaser, perfectionist, worrier, anxious-preoccupied or avoidant, I would love to work with you. I can help you explore the impact of your life story as well as teach you ways to have a better relationship with yourself and others, whether that’s by learning to say no, stopping worrying, having healthier boundaries, being more confident, finding meaning in life. I also work with couples who want to have healthier, more secure relationships.
Katie Kalinowski
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Most people want to feel good within themselves and within their lives. I don’t think this is too much to ask! If obstacles have previously prevented this, it does not mean the future need be the same. Change is always possible and often we need a helping hand. I am passionate about collaboration as the most empowering route on a therapeutic journey. You have the strength and the answers and together we can make sense of any hurt, obstacle or fear.
Claudio Parretti
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
I provide psychological treatment to clients suffering from a wide range of difficulties and conditions, including Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal problems, Trauma and Anger management. Some of my clients may suffer from longterm difficulties, such as struggling to manage strong emotions and struggle to maintain close and significant relationships with others. Other clients may present with specific difficulties, such as career changes, family tensions or facing periods of particular stress. I also work with parents, who are struggling to bond with their children.
East London & City Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
I help survivors of sexual abuse and violence, abusive relationships and other forms of violent trauma, whose trauma impacts on their minds, bodies, relationships and lives. I work with mind and body to help people recover as trauma is often held in the body, so its harder to put into words. I help people living with Chronic Lower Back Pain, where aggravated through depression, trauma or anxiety, through therapy & exercise as I am a Level 4 Lower Back Pain Specialist Personal Trainer as well. I also help women recovering from traumatic births, again with therapy for the trauma and post natal fitness, which I am also qualified in.
Iolanda Gravagna
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Seeking therapy can be daunting, especially for the first time. Some people do so because of a specific issue or concern, while other can't quite put their finger on what troubles them, but just feel something isn't right and they could use support. Usually, we seek therapy because we need something to change or because we need answers. I believe therapy is most successful when it helps you find your own answers and make your own changes and, crucially, to ask yourself the questions that count.
Lina Kaoud
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor, with over fifteen years of experience working within the NHS, voluntary and private sectors. I trained at the Tavistock Centre and I am a member of Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists as well as a member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I am accredited by the British Psychoanalytical Council. My experience includes working at the Counselling and Psychotherapy Department at Kings College Hospital, the Adults Complex Needs Service at the Tavistock and Portman NHS, The Centre for Better Health Counselling Service and Islington Bereavement Service.
Headgame
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Sport Psych.
Verified
I have a great deal of experience with various clientele including; Olympians to recreational athletes, performing artists of all levels with a range of performance, relationship and personal issues. I work with schoolchildren and students with examination anxiety. I have a great deal of experience working with employees and employers with various work related issues. I work with adults, children and teenagers both individually, in teams or in groups. As a registered supervisor I supervise trainee and other psychologist see BPS RAPPS & QSEP.
Sophie Wannop
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Hi, I’m Sophie, an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering private sessions remotely, via Zoom or phone. Whether you've been struggling for a while, or if an unexpected life event has hit you hard, taking the time to talk, process, and reflect can help you make sense of how you’re feeling, equipping you with the tools and mechanisms to make changes and move forward. When working with clients, I do not believe there is a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Having trained and practiced across different therapeutic models and techniques, I am able to facilitate a flexible approach that can be tailored to your individual needs.
Dianne Everitt
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience, specialising in anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem, relationship problems, depression and parenting. I am a firm believer that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important aspects of success in therapy, and that you need to click with your therapist.
Adele Braun
Psychotherapist, ACP
Verified
I am a Highly Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with 14 years of experience working in NHS CAMHS settings and both mainstream and specialist schools. I treat a broad range of emotional, behavioural and relational difficulties and focus on uncovering and understanding the thoughts and feelings underlying any difficulties. I work with infants, young children, adolescents and young adults (up to 25), as well as parents, carers and families.
Marianna Kun
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
There are several reasons why people seek therapy. Every human story is unique and complex; every issue is worth listening to. Working with clients of diverse backgrounds, sharing their narratives and accompanying them in unravelling their stories has been a privilege for me as a counsellor. Trained as an Existential psychotherapist, I offer counselling to adults and adolescents. My approach is person centred with the intention of exploring and understanding each individual's unique personal experiences and needs. I believe that therapy can help us to achieve a greater understanding of ourselves and others and boost resilience.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in London are psychologists, licensed counsellors, therapists, and psychotherapists, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualised treatment.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in London then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in London then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in London, or Child Psychologists in London.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like London psychologists specialising in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like London psychologists specialising in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in London specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.