In Person Counselling in Acton, London

Melissa has a background as a Special Needs Teacher working for ten years in mainstream schools supporting children with specific learning difficulties, in particular ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia and OCD. As a Child and Adolescent Integrative Psychotherapist she uses a variety of techniques and methods, such as art, play, symbol, metaphor and various media, to help children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions or behaviour. Melissa recognises that children and adolescents sometimes struggle to put their feelings into words and therefore supports her clients to express their feelings safely in different ways.
Melissa has a background as a Special Needs Teacher working for ten years in mainstream schools supporting children with specific learning difficulties, in particular ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia and OCD. As a Child and Adolescent Integrative Psychotherapist she uses a variety of techniques and methods, such as art, play, symbol, metaphor and various media, to help children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions or behaviour. Melissa recognises that children and adolescents sometimes struggle to put their feelings into words and therefore supports her clients to express their feelings safely in different ways.

Let's work together to figure out the next steps to feeling better: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs - in doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think in new ways and adapt in order to change a situation which isn’t working for you. Our task is to get in touch with feelings that can further open up your awareness, to allow change to happen.
Let's work together to figure out the next steps to feeling better: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs - in doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think in new ways and adapt in order to change a situation which isn’t working for you. Our task is to get in touch with feelings that can further open up your awareness, to allow change to happen.

Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to explore difficult feelings, relationships, or experiences? We all encounter difficulties at some points in our lives: problems with relationships, anxiety or depression, sexual concerns, low self-esteem, addiction to alcohol or drugs, bereavement, trauma or feelings of anger, grief or panic. As a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, I offer a non-judgemental, confidential space in which to explore the conflicts and issues that bring you to therapy and to start to address the underlying patterns that may prevent you from moving forward in your life.
Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to explore difficult feelings, relationships, or experiences? We all encounter difficulties at some points in our lives: problems with relationships, anxiety or depression, sexual concerns, low self-esteem, addiction to alcohol or drugs, bereavement, trauma or feelings of anger, grief or panic. As a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, I offer a non-judgemental, confidential space in which to explore the conflicts and issues that bring you to therapy and to start to address the underlying patterns that may prevent you from moving forward in your life.

Vanessa Mallin
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Acton, London W4
Not accepting new clients
I am a qualified and accredited Art Psychotherapist providing face-to-face Art Therapy for individuals. My training is grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and is also informed by Ecopsychotherapy and Feminist theory. I advocate for Art Therapy for social change and align my practice with an earth conscious approach, using sustainable & non-toxic art materials.
I am a qualified and accredited Art Psychotherapist providing face-to-face Art Therapy for individuals. My training is grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and is also informed by Ecopsychotherapy and Feminist theory. I advocate for Art Therapy for social change and align my practice with an earth conscious approach, using sustainable & non-toxic art materials.

A Way to Be Therapy
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I am Dr Samantha Richards and I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) based in West London. I am a trained IFS therapist and an accredited EMDR therapist and a member of the EMDR Association of UK and Ireland. I have over 10 years’ experience and have worked in various settings including NHS Mental Health Services. In my private practice I aim to provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to explore any challenges, difficult thoughts and emotions you may be experiencing currently or which may have links to the past.
I am Dr Samantha Richards and I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) based in West London. I am a trained IFS therapist and an accredited EMDR therapist and a member of the EMDR Association of UK and Ireland. I have over 10 years’ experience and have worked in various settings including NHS Mental Health Services. In my private practice I aim to provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to explore any challenges, difficult thoughts and emotions you may be experiencing currently or which may have links to the past.
Andrew Baxter
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
There are many reasons why we enter psychotherapy, such as at times of unhappiness, difficulty or crisis. We may be struggling in our relationships, experiencing low self-esteem or suffering from a loss of meaning. Relational and developmental trauma symptoms can undermine our ability to fulfil our potential and/or form secure connections with others. Because our wounding often takes place in relation to another it follows that so too can our healing. My intention is to offer a compassionate, attuned and empathic presence, which can support a shared enquiry into your authentic experience, within a safe and non-judgmental space.
There are many reasons why we enter psychotherapy, such as at times of unhappiness, difficulty or crisis. We may be struggling in our relationships, experiencing low self-esteem or suffering from a loss of meaning. Relational and developmental trauma symptoms can undermine our ability to fulfil our potential and/or form secure connections with others. Because our wounding often takes place in relation to another it follows that so too can our healing. My intention is to offer a compassionate, attuned and empathic presence, which can support a shared enquiry into your authentic experience, within a safe and non-judgmental space.

It is my belief that observing each client as an individual enables us to work together through varied issues of different complexities, by recognising, identifying and setting goals through the process of by providing confidential and professional support. Feeling supported through counselling when facing uncertainty about the future, is a pathway to lasting change. I understand that a welcoming, safe & supportive therapeutic environment is the key to emotional healing, wellbeing and personal growth. My hope is you will gain clarity and insight and know you have been understood in the context of your history, gender and culture.
It is my belief that observing each client as an individual enables us to work together through varied issues of different complexities, by recognising, identifying and setting goals through the process of by providing confidential and professional support. Feeling supported through counselling when facing uncertainty about the future, is a pathway to lasting change. I understand that a welcoming, safe & supportive therapeutic environment is the key to emotional healing, wellbeing and personal growth. My hope is you will gain clarity and insight and know you have been understood in the context of your history, gender and culture.

Shining Star Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I began my own therapeutic journey over 20 years ago, my personal life experiences led me on to the path of becoming a therapist. I work with ages 16 through to adults. My ethos is to support you throughout your personal journey, providing a safe and confidential space. One client whom I worked with for 2 years shared with me on our final session that she felt I was... "The scaffolding that held her up while she fixed herself" My hope is that my clients will feel 'Held' within the therapeutic space.
I began my own therapeutic journey over 20 years ago, my personal life experiences led me on to the path of becoming a therapist. I work with ages 16 through to adults. My ethos is to support you throughout your personal journey, providing a safe and confidential space. One client whom I worked with for 2 years shared with me on our final session that she felt I was... "The scaffolding that held her up while she fixed herself" My hope is that my clients will feel 'Held' within the therapeutic space.
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Hello. Do you need some support right now? You may be dealing with feeling lost or overwhelmed, new changes, or perhaps old feelings that have reopened. I offer a calm and accepting presence, and I believe in the value of reconnecting to yourself and someone else: having the time and someone supportive to talk things through with could help you reduce overwhelm, find perspective, and develop your self-acceptance and confidence.
Hello. Do you need some support right now? You may be dealing with feeling lost or overwhelmed, new changes, or perhaps old feelings that have reopened. I offer a calm and accepting presence, and I believe in the value of reconnecting to yourself and someone else: having the time and someone supportive to talk things through with could help you reduce overwhelm, find perspective, and develop your self-acceptance and confidence.

Dr Emma Kay
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I believe we are all unique and what is beneficial for us at various points in our life is likely to change as we encounter different challenges. That's why I offer a flexible therapeutic approach which aims to facilitate change and foster personal growth. Whether you are looking for short term sessions or longer term work I believe it is essential to build a strong, collaborative relationship so that we can explore whatever issues arise together.
I believe we are all unique and what is beneficial for us at various points in our life is likely to change as we encounter different challenges. That's why I offer a flexible therapeutic approach which aims to facilitate change and foster personal growth. Whether you are looking for short term sessions or longer term work I believe it is essential to build a strong, collaborative relationship so that we can explore whatever issues arise together.
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