Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Balham, London

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Momoko Tsuchida
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Balham, London SW17
Hello and welcome. As you are here, I believe you have already embarked on your journey in exploring what your needs are at this stage of your life and whether I can be of help as an integrative counsellor. I believe in the ability and inner strength of your unique self to fulfil your meaningful life and welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures to a calm and empathetic space enabling you to deepen the understanding of you. Your therapy provides a confidential space for you to be heard and explore any difficulties that you may be experiencing without being judged. This may be how you relate to yourself and others.
Hello and welcome. As you are here, I believe you have already embarked on your journey in exploring what your needs are at this stage of your life and whether I can be of help as an integrative counsellor. I believe in the ability and inner strength of your unique self to fulfil your meaningful life and welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures to a calm and empathetic space enabling you to deepen the understanding of you. Your therapy provides a confidential space for you to be heard and explore any difficulties that you may be experiencing without being judged. This may be how you relate to yourself and others.
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Amy Cook
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Balham, London SW12
I use techniques such as Cognitive Therapy for Depression, Mindfulness-based CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Life Coaching and building your Resilience Toolkit.
Hello, I'm Amy. Currently accepting new clients. I work using a range of techniques and can help with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Social Anxiety, OCD, Phobias, Low self-esteem, Relationship Issues, Trauma - PTSD and complex-PTSD, Emotions relating to the menstrual cycle - PMDD and PMS. I work using a holistic approach and can also help you with physical symptoms of anxiety, autoimmune conditions. I have an interest in ADHD and AuDHD (autism and ADHD). I offer Saturday clinic appointments in my Marylebone clinic & Balham clinic on Monday and Tuesday.
I use techniques such as Cognitive Therapy for Depression, Mindfulness-based CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Life Coaching and building your Resilience Toolkit.
Hello, I'm Amy. Currently accepting new clients. I work using a range of techniques and can help with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Social Anxiety, OCD, Phobias, Low self-esteem, Relationship Issues, Trauma - PTSD and complex-PTSD, Emotions relating to the menstrual cycle - PMDD and PMS. I work using a holistic approach and can also help you with physical symptoms of anxiety, autoimmune conditions. I have an interest in ADHD and AuDHD (autism and ADHD). I offer Saturday clinic appointments in my Marylebone clinic & Balham clinic on Monday and Tuesday.
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Melanie Pollett
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Balham, London SW12
I am an integrative counsellor and use a range of strategies to suit each clients' unique needs, for example CBT, mindfulness, gestalt methods, psychosynthesis or body-mind-feeling.
Do you feel stressed, low, anxious or just feel that there’s something not quite right? Stressful career/family life, anxiety, loss of identity, burnout, disconnection. Do you really feel alive or just as though you are existing, getting through one day to the next? Therapy can help us not only through the big life transitions and traumas, but can help you to really focus on what you really want and to live a more fulfilling life. I offer short or long term therapy. I aim to provide each client a tailored psychological tool kit to take away with them and put into practice in your daily life.
I am an integrative counsellor and use a range of strategies to suit each clients' unique needs, for example CBT, mindfulness, gestalt methods, psychosynthesis or body-mind-feeling.
Do you feel stressed, low, anxious or just feel that there’s something not quite right? Stressful career/family life, anxiety, loss of identity, burnout, disconnection. Do you really feel alive or just as though you are existing, getting through one day to the next? Therapy can help us not only through the big life transitions and traumas, but can help you to really focus on what you really want and to live a more fulfilling life. I offer short or long term therapy. I aim to provide each client a tailored psychological tool kit to take away with them and put into practice in your daily life.
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Sinthia Tijan
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Balham, London SW4
I work with genuine care, empathy and am non-judgemental. I am very passionate about helping and offer a warm and nurturing space for you to explore your presenting issues which you may be finding challenging and distressing.
I work with genuine care, empathy and am non-judgemental. I am very passionate about helping and offer a warm and nurturing space for you to explore your presenting issues which you may be finding challenging and distressing.
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Amandeep Chana
Counsellor, MBACP
4 Endorsed
Balham, London SW4
I have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT).
Looking for friendly, professional support to help you through difficult times? I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss and issues related to their culture or identity. Send me a message and lets see how we might be able to work together. I'll get back to you within 24hours.
I have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT).
Looking for friendly, professional support to help you through difficult times? I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss and issues related to their culture or identity. Send me a message and lets see how we might be able to work together. I'll get back to you within 24hours.
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Ridhima Tandon
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Balham, London SW12
I am a LGBTQIA plus affirmative therapist and work across the adult population with issues related to anxiety, depression, self worth and relationship dynamics. I have extensive experience working with trans and gender diverse individuals and navigating the gender affirmation space.
I am a LGBTQIA plus affirmative therapist and work across the adult population with issues related to anxiety, depression, self worth and relationship dynamics. I have extensive experience working with trans and gender diverse individuals and navigating the gender affirmation space.
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Negin Raghemi
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Balham, London SW4
I’m Negin, an integrative psychotherapist offering a calm and reflective space for exploration and growth. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to make sense of their inner experience. You might be carrying a heaviness, anxiety, numbness, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself or others. Perhaps you’ve learned to hold everything together while something inside longs for understanding and relief. Therapy can provide a space to explore these feelings, understand recurring patterns, and get a better sense of what you’re feeling and what you might need.
I’m Negin, an integrative psychotherapist offering a calm and reflective space for exploration and growth. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to make sense of their inner experience. You might be carrying a heaviness, anxiety, numbness, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself or others. Perhaps you’ve learned to hold everything together while something inside longs for understanding and relief. Therapy can provide a space to explore these feelings, understand recurring patterns, and get a better sense of what you’re feeling and what you might need.
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Kerry Davis
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Balham, London SW2
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with extensive experience working in NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) services.
CBT is a structured, goal-focused approach that helps people understand the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In our work, we’ll identify unhelpful patterns, develop practical strategies, and build skills to manage difficulties more effectively and create lasting change
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with extensive experience working in NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) services.
CBT is a structured, goal-focused approach that helps people understand the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In our work, we’ll identify unhelpful patterns, develop practical strategies, and build skills to manage difficulties more effectively and create lasting change
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Aamir Ahmad
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Balham, London SW4
I work with psychodynamic, attachment, trauma informed, humanistic, CBT and existential ideas and techniques.
Specialising in anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, anger, trauma, relationships, life stage challenges, sexuality issues, and neurodiversity. I have worked with a wide variety of diverse clients on issues ranging from exploring and expressing identity, cultural challenges, polyamory, kink, body image and issues around race, gender, sexuality and masculinity. I was previously an entrepreneur, coach and business director and also work with people who are facing challenges around meaning, purpose and direction in life. I work with adults and young people. I also offer therapy in Urdu and Hindi.
I work with psychodynamic, attachment, trauma informed, humanistic, CBT and existential ideas and techniques.
Specialising in anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, anger, trauma, relationships, life stage challenges, sexuality issues, and neurodiversity. I have worked with a wide variety of diverse clients on issues ranging from exploring and expressing identity, cultural challenges, polyamory, kink, body image and issues around race, gender, sexuality and masculinity. I was previously an entrepreneur, coach and business director and also work with people who are facing challenges around meaning, purpose and direction in life. I work with adults and young people. I also offer therapy in Urdu and Hindi.
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Shediyah Hatnebmaoo
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Balham, London SW16
Counselling can help you to explore and work through emotional difficulties you may be experiencing that could be affecting your thoughts and behaviours. It is a space for you to share things that you may be finding difficult to talk to your friends and family about. These difficulties may be from your past that are now causing problems in your present or from a more recent trauma you have experienced in your life such as a relationship break-up, loss of someone close to you or difficulties with getting to sleep or sleep not feeling like sleep anymore, but feeling more like an escape.
Counselling can help you to explore and work through emotional difficulties you may be experiencing that could be affecting your thoughts and behaviours. It is a space for you to share things that you may be finding difficult to talk to your friends and family about. These difficulties may be from your past that are now causing problems in your present or from a more recent trauma you have experienced in your life such as a relationship break-up, loss of someone close to you or difficulties with getting to sleep or sleep not feeling like sleep anymore, but feeling more like an escape.
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Karen Hautz
Psychotherapist
2 Endorsed
Balham, London SW4
These are some of the things people may be thinking or saying when they decide to seek professional support: "I experience awful feelings of panic." "I feel anxious a lot of the time. "I feel tearful a lot." "I can feel angry all day and it feels bad." "Life appears very confusing and complicated" I offer professional counselling, support and strategies to help you navigate your way through whatever your issues may be, already in the first session. I hold a professional psychotherapy diploma from the Human Givens Institute. This approach helped a family member with anxiety very much which is why I chose to train in it also.
These are some of the things people may be thinking or saying when they decide to seek professional support: "I experience awful feelings of panic." "I feel anxious a lot of the time. "I feel tearful a lot." "I can feel angry all day and it feels bad." "Life appears very confusing and complicated" I offer professional counselling, support and strategies to help you navigate your way through whatever your issues may be, already in the first session. I hold a professional psychotherapy diploma from the Human Givens Institute. This approach helped a family member with anxiety very much which is why I chose to train in it also.
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YCounselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Balham, London SW16
I am an integrative counsellor with experience in both the private and NHS sectors, working with adults and young people. In my experience, many clients come for counselling for help with depression and anxiety caused by difficulties within relationships, friendships, work-based stress as well as isolation and loneliness. By gently encouraging and challenging them to face up to their fears and concerns, they achieve greater insight and self-knowledge and gain a larger perspective on their situation. Through this they come to realise that there are other options and choices available to them through which they may improve well-being
I am an integrative counsellor with experience in both the private and NHS sectors, working with adults and young people. In my experience, many clients come for counselling for help with depression and anxiety caused by difficulties within relationships, friendships, work-based stress as well as isolation and loneliness. By gently encouraging and challenging them to face up to their fears and concerns, they achieve greater insight and self-knowledge and gain a larger perspective on their situation. Through this they come to realise that there are other options and choices available to them through which they may improve well-being
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Davinia Eccleston
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Balham, London SW2
I am is a qualified integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP. I have previously work as a NHS clinical team leader and also within GP practice as a counsellor. I provides a comfortable safe space for individuals, whereby my client can be heard, they can voice their concerns or problems which they may feel have hindered them due to a past tense experience or personal difficulties. I have the ability to provide my clients with reassurance making them feel comfortable to disclose their private thought feelings or issues.
I am is a qualified integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP. I have previously work as a NHS clinical team leader and also within GP practice as a counsellor. I provides a comfortable safe space for individuals, whereby my client can be heard, they can voice their concerns or problems which they may feel have hindered them due to a past tense experience or personal difficulties. I have the ability to provide my clients with reassurance making them feel comfortable to disclose their private thought feelings or issues.
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Jr Atkins Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Balham, London SW2
I can help with trauma, addiction, and low self-worth using an integrative approach combining CBT, Gestalt, and Person-Centred Therapy.
You may feel stuck in old patterns—repeating cycles of addiction, people-pleasing, or low self-worth. Perhaps you carry unresolved trauma and long to feel seen, valued, and at peace. You might be tired of managing everything on your own and ready to explore what’s really beneath the surface. Therapy can help you build awareness, set healthy boundaries, and create stronger relationships with yourself and others. Together, we can work towards moving beyond survival—helping you reconnect with your true self, and live with authenticity, self-compassion, and emotional freedom.
I can help with trauma, addiction, and low self-worth using an integrative approach combining CBT, Gestalt, and Person-Centred Therapy.
You may feel stuck in old patterns—repeating cycles of addiction, people-pleasing, or low self-worth. Perhaps you carry unresolved trauma and long to feel seen, valued, and at peace. You might be tired of managing everything on your own and ready to explore what’s really beneath the surface. Therapy can help you build awareness, set healthy boundaries, and create stronger relationships with yourself and others. Together, we can work towards moving beyond survival—helping you reconnect with your true self, and live with authenticity, self-compassion, and emotional freedom.
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Kristin C McCarthy
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Balham, London SW18
I also am qualified as an Cognitive Behavioral ( CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral DBT) therapist.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I use a range of approaches and models. I will work with you to help you to explore whatever life issues you may be struggling with. Our sessions gives you the opportunity to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a non-judgemental and confidential space. I will give you time to work out how to best cope with what you are facing, to come to terms with the past as well as to explore ways to improve your relationships. I will support you but also at times challenge you so that you can honestly evaluate and clarify what really matters to you.
I also am qualified as an Cognitive Behavioral ( CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral DBT) therapist.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I use a range of approaches and models. I will work with you to help you to explore whatever life issues you may be struggling with. Our sessions gives you the opportunity to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a non-judgemental and confidential space. I will give you time to work out how to best cope with what you are facing, to come to terms with the past as well as to explore ways to improve your relationships. I will support you but also at times challenge you so that you can honestly evaluate and clarify what really matters to you.
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Counselling E2E London Ltd
Counsellor, MBACP
Balham, London SW16
CBT also empowers you in the here and now and beyond the therapeutic safe space .
Clients are unique and helping them to gain a sense of who they are, what is taking place, and identifying whom they want to be is vital. Helping clients to recognise and hear their own authentic voices in a non-judgemental space is central to moving through life's challenges, towards future goals. We will focus on the changes and challenges that impact them. Issues of infidelity, substance use, illness, loss and all its elements, disconnection, re-connection, domestic violence, trauma, anxieties, depression, PTSD are common. It is the client who decides the end goal and we work together to attain that goal to best effect.
CBT also empowers you in the here and now and beyond the therapeutic safe space .
Clients are unique and helping them to gain a sense of who they are, what is taking place, and identifying whom they want to be is vital. Helping clients to recognise and hear their own authentic voices in a non-judgemental space is central to moving through life's challenges, towards future goals. We will focus on the changes and challenges that impact them. Issues of infidelity, substance use, illness, loss and all its elements, disconnection, re-connection, domestic violence, trauma, anxieties, depression, PTSD are common. It is the client who decides the end goal and we work together to attain that goal to best effect.
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Michaele Nagac
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Balham, London SW2
How are you at the moment? Is everything becoming too much ? Do you struggle with everyday life and having difficulty in making sense of what is going on? Stress, anxiety, feeling low, depression, experiencing relationship issues, work burnout or going through life transitions including health concerns can be overwhelming. Through exploring your life challenges together in counselling you can learn a meaningful and different perspective and develop self-awareness. This will enable you to empower yourself and make personal and positive changes in your life.
How are you at the moment? Is everything becoming too much ? Do you struggle with everyday life and having difficulty in making sense of what is going on? Stress, anxiety, feeling low, depression, experiencing relationship issues, work burnout or going through life transitions including health concerns can be overwhelming. Through exploring your life challenges together in counselling you can learn a meaningful and different perspective and develop self-awareness. This will enable you to empower yourself and make personal and positive changes in your life.
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The Bodart Practice
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Balham, London SW12
At The Bodart Practice we know that life can be fast-paced, stressful and overwhelming, leaving you without much time or energy for focusing on building the life you had imagined for yourself. As psychologists and holistic therapists, we recognised that the keys to creating fulfilment required helping people connect with all aspects of their life, not only their mental health. We believe that every person deserves to find the clarity and direction they need to understand their past, live more fully in the present, and take steps to build the future they want.
At The Bodart Practice we know that life can be fast-paced, stressful and overwhelming, leaving you without much time or energy for focusing on building the life you had imagined for yourself. As psychologists and holistic therapists, we recognised that the keys to creating fulfilment required helping people connect with all aspects of their life, not only their mental health. We believe that every person deserves to find the clarity and direction they need to understand their past, live more fully in the present, and take steps to build the future they want.
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Bea Hannah
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Balham, London SW17
I am skilled in providing a range of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Mentalisation based therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist skilled in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults, young people and families. I am currently working as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in South London. I have experience providing comprehensive assessment and intervention to those who have experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including complex trauma, anxiety and depression as well as supporting parents and carers. I also have experience providing consultation and support to professionals and carers experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue.
I am skilled in providing a range of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Mentalisation based therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist skilled in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults, young people and families. I am currently working as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in South London. I have experience providing comprehensive assessment and intervention to those who have experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including complex trauma, anxiety and depression as well as supporting parents and carers. I also have experience providing consultation and support to professionals and carers experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue.
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William Conant
Counsellor, MBACP
Balham, London SW12
I have a wide variety of experience working with both individuals and couples in the private, charitable and NHS sectors. Helping to create an atmosphere that best enables clients to bring their issues into the counselling room and then assisting them in understanding and working through the issues in order to resolve them.
I have a wide variety of experience working with both individuals and couples in the private, charitable and NHS sectors. Helping to create an atmosphere that best enables clients to bring their issues into the counselling room and then assisting them in understanding and working through the issues in order to resolve them.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors

How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?

Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?

It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?

To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?

CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.