Counselling in London
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Fatima Marsden
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
I have been working with a variety of clients with different life challenges and with clients with psychological distress. Since I graduated in Brazil I became very enthusiastic about self-awareness. I am keen on helping people with low self-confidence and help them to learn fundamental life skills for a better and meaningful life.

Jennifer Jordan
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Gestalt Therapist who works with all parts of self-linking and connecting each one so you can become your whole self. My work consists of behavioural patterns, childhood trauma, relationships, anxiety Trans-generational patterns, stagnation. psycho-education and the two sides of self that causes conflict. I specialises working with exploration creativity and discovery. Together we work with the relational relationship finding a happy medium.

Naomi Segal - Couples Counselling Online
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
SPECIALIST ONLINE COUPLES COUNSELLING HELPING YOU CREATE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU WANT “How do we communicate better?”, “ How do we stop arguing?”, “We’re not getting on and I don’t know why”, “She/he won’t listen to me”, “I can’t get past her/his affair”, “Things changed after we had kids”, “I think I want to separate”... Sound familiar? Many people wait until their relationship problems seem unbearable before they decide to reach out for help. If tension is starting to develop in your relationship, don’t wait until it’s too late to ask for help.

M Dwek
Counsellor, PhD, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I am a Chartered Pyschologist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist specialising in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). REBT is a solution focused therapy. I have particular experience in mental health issues including anxiety, depression mood and chronic illness such as cancer and diabetes. Working one to one with clients, together we explore ways to manage symptoms of mental health issues and identify the link between our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. I am a member of the National Counselling Society and a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society
London W9
& Online

Claire Ratcliffe Psychotherapy & Couples Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
There are many reasons why people choose to come to therapy. For some, it can be a sense of discomfort, an internal struggle or perhaps an external trigger has pushed you towards seeking support. Therapy can be an empowering process, supporting you to reconnect with yourself, to notice & take care of your needs, bringing you self awareness, healing & a deeper sense of security. I work to provide clients with a safe & attuned therapeutic experience. This gives you the space to look at old patterns of behaviour that are no longer serving you, supporting you to make healthier changes, moving you forward into a place of authenticity.

Nazee Akbari
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have over twenty one years’ experience in the field of mental health. I am a highly qualified bilingual psychotherapist (to Doctorate level) and I offer therapy in both English and Farsi.My approach to therapy is integrative which means I use an approach suited to each individual client's needs. This way I am able to utilise different approaches such as Humanistic, Psychoanalytic and Cognitive Behavioural.I am a specialist in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Cross Cultural therapy.I am also a Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certified therapist (advanced level). I am a guest speaker at BBC Persian & Manoto TV.

Tas Franklin
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Life can sometimes feel hard. You may be struggling with your relationships, work or life in general. If you are finding it difficult to get through this, and to make a change for the better, I can help you. I know how earlier experiences can influence current feelings and actions, and by understanding them yourself you can start to make positive changes. I also have additional training and understanding of working with couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties and anyone who is struggling with loss and grief.

Pauliina Pohjonen Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Therapy is for anyone going through difficult times, whether this is due to problems in relationships, stresses at work, death of someone close to you, or struggles with health or perhaps having feelings of sadness and anxiety and not really knowing why this might be.

Zrinka Ivkovic
Counsellor, MA
I have experience counselling people encountering temporary stressors or life-long behavioural and emotional challenges and/or those with mental health diagnoses. Relationship difficulties, life transitions, depression/low mood, trauma, and anxiety are just a few of the themes with which I have supported clients. I also have experience working with complex cases, including those with dual-diagnoses. The work that I do rests on a threshold of respect, compassion, and non-judgement. It is also collaborative: I offer an educated and human perspective to help bring heightened awareness to challenges, creating an opportunity for change.

Eva Koumpli
Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I’m Eva Koumpli, a fully accredited Psychotherapist, Jungian Coach, Clinical Supervisor, Founder of the London Clinic for Sex and Relationship Therapy with 22 years of experience working in the field of mental health. My clinical experience and research interests lie in the areas of trauma, sexuality, relationships, gender diversity, compulsive sexual behaviours and eating disorders. I’m a former Clinical Director at an outpatient clinic for eating disorders, and a Clinical Manager at a low-cost counselling service for women.

Heather Page
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
You may come to therapy to speak about issues that make you angry, afraid or unhappy or that simply don't make sense. Understanding that we are all unique, with our own strengths, qualities and interests, as well as challenges, is hugely important for our well-being. We also know that through having a balanced view of ourselves, we can feel better equipped to cope with difficult emotional and psychological experiences and make positive connections with others. In our sessions, we will have the chance to explore whatever is troubling you to help you identify and confront such issues and feel more confident about yourself.

Stuart Alderton
Psychotherapist, MNCS Snr Accred
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Welcome - a Senior Accredited Trauma Informed Counsellor/Therapist serving the wider community at large and the LGBTQIA+ community. I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and qualified Attachment-Informed EMDR Practitioner with over 15 years experience of client work. I look forward to supporting you through your personal development journey as well as issues relating to depression, anxiety, trauma related issues, anger management, sexuality, sexual identity, fertility issues LGBTQI+ and a wide range of other issues. I want your experience of therapy to be refreshingly brief and as far as possible a rewarding experience.

Eleanor Barreau
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As you consider finding a therapist, it's crucial to find someone who understands your unique story and makes you feel comfortable. I create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your concerns and difficult experiences with ease. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, loneliness, or anger, tackling these issues alone can be overwhelming and even frightening. With therapy, you can start to rebuild that sense of connection with yourself. I believe that creating a safe space where you can be open and honest helps you explore and concur the issues that you feel are holding you back.

Dr Ela Ari
PhD
I am an Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapist. The best part of working with ACT principles is that is a science based therapy, which has been proven to be effective for a wide range of psychological disorders and life issues. I aim to help clients to accept what is beyond their control here and now and discover their values to add committed actions to enrich their lives. We aim to provide a framework to build psychological flexibility through theraputic interventions. Thus, there is no ideal client since all clients' problems are approached as workable. I identify with the client the issues, needs and goals.

Marin Yeats Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I believe that we tend to access therapy when it’s no longer possible for us to travel alone on our journey, hidden from ourselves and others, stuck in familiar and/or unfamiliar patterns that can no longer contain us, and when the way in which we are relating (or not relating) to ourselves, others and the world around us, is no longer making us feel fully alive. Something tells us it's time to look inwards. Looking inwards can feel daunting but it is necessary in order to instigate meaningful and lasting changes ( both external and internal ).

Nicoleta Popa
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an integrative-relational counsellor, drawing on different philosophies and techniques and adopting those that are best suited to your individual needs. I specialise in early relational trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, bereavement and loss, stress, sexual abuse, family conflicts and existential crisis.

Cath Gillet
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
In my private practice and as a college school counsellor my clients often face stress, anxiety, and sometimes anger. This may lead to experiencing sadness, feeling despaired, alone, worthless. Life can bring us hardships, many of which may develop into anxiety and unwanted behaviour or attitudes as a result of difficult circumstances. I work with my clients to help them make sense of their difficulties and foster acceptance within. I provide an empathic and non-judgmental space in which we will work together towards your mental wellbeing and peace of mind. I offer a mindful approach to counselling tailored to each situation.

Shokoufeh Basset
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, I provide counselling to adults and couples. I describe myself as an Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist; My experience and training have enabled me to develop expertise in various treatment models which enables me to draw on different approaches and techniques that suit the person you are and the issues that you are presented with. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Existential and Person-Centred therapies. My theoretical approach is predominantly informed by psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy, which explores how the unconscious mind influences thoughts and behaviours.

Nathan Deery
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
You may be finding it hard to connect with the important things in your life right now. That may be your very own sense of self, your relationships with others, or simply your ability to enjoy things in the way that you would like. You may have been through something, or many things, and feel unsure how to make sense of this and how to move on with your life now. Or you may have noticed that you keep getting stuck in the same old patterns of thinking, or habits that don't work for you anymore. If any of these things sound familiar to you, then I may be able to help.

Kate Moore
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals aged 16+ who are slowly coming to terms with the realisation that something in their life is not working for them, it's working against them. They want to come to terms with it and/or work on changing it. This could be a combination of issues. A past experience, a current relationship, overwhelming emotions or identity issues to name a few. They want to live a life that is worth living, be present in their lives and gain resilience if life becomes difficult again. This can be done through therapy by gaining awareness and creating change.
London SE26
& Online
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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.