In Person Counselling in Balham, London

Sometimes, some aspects of our lives can be overwhelming, and some life events can be stressful and traumatic, leaving us feeling stuck and unable to cope. Whether you are dealing with a past event or a present challenge, I can help you not to feel alone and help you identify unhealthy patterns and better understand yourself and the relationships in your life. The therapeutic space I offer is safe and non-judgmental, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that is convenient and respectful. I am committed to providing a supportive environment that empowers you to make significant changes in your life.
Sometimes, some aspects of our lives can be overwhelming, and some life events can be stressful and traumatic, leaving us feeling stuck and unable to cope. Whether you are dealing with a past event or a present challenge, I can help you not to feel alone and help you identify unhealthy patterns and better understand yourself and the relationships in your life. The therapeutic space I offer is safe and non-judgmental, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that is convenient and respectful. I am committed to providing a supportive environment that empowers you to make significant changes in your life.

Often people come to therapy assuming there is something wrong with them. I am a firm believer that this is not true; there is not something wrong with you, there is just something wrong. It's okay to have doubts, it’s okay if life doesn’t make sense, it’s okay to not be sure who you are, at any age or stage. Often these thoughts are the ones that lead to the biggest growth. I know not everyone comes to therapy to change; sometimes it’s a tool to make sense of yourself, your past and hopes for the future, or sometimes it’s just a chance to have someone truly listen to you, perhaps for the first time.
Often people come to therapy assuming there is something wrong with them. I am a firm believer that this is not true; there is not something wrong with you, there is just something wrong. It's okay to have doubts, it’s okay if life doesn’t make sense, it’s okay to not be sure who you are, at any age or stage. Often these thoughts are the ones that lead to the biggest growth. I know not everyone comes to therapy to change; sometimes it’s a tool to make sense of yourself, your past and hopes for the future, or sometimes it’s just a chance to have someone truly listen to you, perhaps for the first time.

Psychotherapy is a specialist talking treatment with the aim to help people to explore their lives in order to understand and work through emotional and psychological problems. I aim to provide a form of psychotherapy which focuses on the difficulties, imbalances, stresses or questions an individual might be struggling with within their outer and/or inner life
Psychotherapy is a specialist talking treatment with the aim to help people to explore their lives in order to understand and work through emotional and psychological problems. I aim to provide a form of psychotherapy which focuses on the difficulties, imbalances, stresses or questions an individual might be struggling with within their outer and/or inner life

I specialise in Children and Young People's therapy. Early intervention is important and I can provide families or individuals with tools to cope with a range of emotional difficulties. I also offer confidential school based counselling services, please contact for more information.
I specialise in Children and Young People's therapy. Early intervention is important and I can provide families or individuals with tools to cope with a range of emotional difficulties. I also offer confidential school based counselling services, please contact for more information.

Dr Kalyco Stobart
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
There are many reasons why people seek psychological support, perhaps they feel stuck in one or more areas of their life or they have noticed unhelpful and hurtful patterns of being, both with themselves and others, and would like this to be different. People may want to better understand where these patterns come from and how they can change. Often life can ‘look good on paper’ and yet a person can feel unhappy or that something is lacking in their life. In therapy we can explore what might be underlying a sense of discontent or unease.
There are many reasons why people seek psychological support, perhaps they feel stuck in one or more areas of their life or they have noticed unhelpful and hurtful patterns of being, both with themselves and others, and would like this to be different. People may want to better understand where these patterns come from and how they can change. Often life can ‘look good on paper’ and yet a person can feel unhappy or that something is lacking in their life. In therapy we can explore what might be underlying a sense of discontent or unease.

Janus is a company that specialises in drug and alcohol treatment that steers away from the language of addiction, sickness, illness, dependency and disease. Janus believes that this terminology can become disempowering, at times leaving the client feeling at a loss as to how to move forward. Janus uses it's own unique approach called: The Resonance Factor, that focuses on the relationship someone constructs with their substance/s of choice. Janus believes that in the same way someone can construct a relationship with substances - he or she can deconstruct that relationship. Our service is about creating change in the individual. It is designed for individuals that wish to stop using substances; wish to rebuild relationships; wish to re-engage with life - be it work, study and physical and emotional well-being. Janus will work with you to accomplish your goals, but you, the client, have to be at the forefront of your own treatment.
Janus is a company that specialises in drug and alcohol treatment that steers away from the language of addiction, sickness, illness, dependency and disease. Janus believes that this terminology can become disempowering, at times leaving the client feeling at a loss as to how to move forward. Janus uses it's own unique approach called: The Resonance Factor, that focuses on the relationship someone constructs with their substance/s of choice. Janus believes that in the same way someone can construct a relationship with substances - he or she can deconstruct that relationship. Our service is about creating change in the individual. It is designed for individuals that wish to stop using substances; wish to rebuild relationships; wish to re-engage with life - be it work, study and physical and emotional well-being. Janus will work with you to accomplish your goals, but you, the client, have to be at the forefront of your own treatment.

I work relationally with the clients I see, aiming to build a shared understanding of their difficulties. Using integrative techniques (including evidence based psychodynamic, existential, humanistic & cognitive behavioural modalities) I focus on encouraging individuals/couples to identify their existing challenges, build an understanding of themselves & their situation, & reflect on why they may feel the way they do. Through this process it is possible to build long term resilience & a more robust sense of self, having identified patterns of relating to others. This includes developing skills & techniques for coping in the future.
I work relationally with the clients I see, aiming to build a shared understanding of their difficulties. Using integrative techniques (including evidence based psychodynamic, existential, humanistic & cognitive behavioural modalities) I focus on encouraging individuals/couples to identify their existing challenges, build an understanding of themselves & their situation, & reflect on why they may feel the way they do. Through this process it is possible to build long term resilience & a more robust sense of self, having identified patterns of relating to others. This includes developing skills & techniques for coping in the future.

I am Richard Schafer, a professionally trained registered counsellor (MBACP). I practice from London / Clapham SW4. In 2003 I qualified as a psychodynamic counsellor and began private practice in 2004. I have spent over 12 years working in the field of talking therapies as a clinical lead within statutory sector therapeutic residential settings. I am a long term registered member (No. 107865 ) of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and adhere to their code of conduct & ethics in my work. WWW.RICHARDSCHAFER.CO.UK
I am Richard Schafer, a professionally trained registered counsellor (MBACP). I practice from London / Clapham SW4. In 2003 I qualified as a psychodynamic counsellor and began private practice in 2004. I have spent over 12 years working in the field of talking therapies as a clinical lead within statutory sector therapeutic residential settings. I am a long term registered member (No. 107865 ) of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and adhere to their code of conduct & ethics in my work. WWW.RICHARDSCHAFER.CO.UK

Did you know 1 out 5 children in the UK experiences mental health challenges that affects their ways of relating with loved ones at some point during their childhood? Getting appropriate support at an early stage is important for children who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. Children struggling with their emotions often act out or become withdrawn. These responses are put down as behaviour issues while in fact they are children's way of communicating to adults that they need support. Music Therapy is the perfect tool for children who are not ready to 'talk it through' to express themselves in ways that motivates them.
Did you know 1 out 5 children in the UK experiences mental health challenges that affects their ways of relating with loved ones at some point during their childhood? Getting appropriate support at an early stage is important for children who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. Children struggling with their emotions often act out or become withdrawn. These responses are put down as behaviour issues while in fact they are children's way of communicating to adults that they need support. Music Therapy is the perfect tool for children who are not ready to 'talk it through' to express themselves in ways that motivates them.

Amara Noveal
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, thanks for visiting my profile. If you're feeling overwhelmed, unloved, or any of the complex emotions life throws at us, I’m here to offer my support. Together, we'll navigate through the complexities of life and work towards understanding and accepting the parts of you that may have been rejected, hidden, or misunderstood. In my practice, I provide a confidential space free from judgement, where your voice is heard, your experiences validated, and your presence accepted.
Hi, thanks for visiting my profile. If you're feeling overwhelmed, unloved, or any of the complex emotions life throws at us, I’m here to offer my support. Together, we'll navigate through the complexities of life and work towards understanding and accepting the parts of you that may have been rejected, hidden, or misunderstood. In my practice, I provide a confidential space free from judgement, where your voice is heard, your experiences validated, and your presence accepted.

Dr Ally Tomlins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Dr Tomlins is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She has won numerous national awards for her work in creating innovative mental health services. She currently leads psychological care for urgent and acute mental health wards of an inner city London NHS Trust. Alongside this, she runs a thriving private practice London. She is a lecturer and Deputy Course Director at UCL for the Clinical Associate in Psychology MSC. Her work as a Clinical Supervisor for doctoral trainees at UCL, UEL, Royal Holloway and Surrey has nurtured the development of many currently practicing psychologists.
Dr Tomlins is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She has won numerous national awards for her work in creating innovative mental health services. She currently leads psychological care for urgent and acute mental health wards of an inner city London NHS Trust. Alongside this, she runs a thriving private practice London. She is a lecturer and Deputy Course Director at UCL for the Clinical Associate in Psychology MSC. Her work as a Clinical Supervisor for doctoral trainees at UCL, UEL, Royal Holloway and Surrey has nurtured the development of many currently practicing psychologists.
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There's no 'right way' to do therapy apart from regular sessions and a desire to feel better! I am available online or in person in my home clinic in SW11 and will be happy to hear from you and about what you need.
Hello, I'm Sarah. I am a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who can offer you a safe and confidential space within which we can explore the issues and difficulties you might be facing in your life, with empathy and without judgement. My specialisation is in helping with trauma, including recent or historic sexual abuse and/or other violence. We might explore low self-worth, loneliness, guilt, shame, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, humiliated or control issues and other possibly connected behaviours or feelings. I also provide help with anxiety and depression, dating and relationships and that powerful inner critic!
There's no 'right way' to do therapy apart from regular sessions and a desire to feel better! I am available online or in person in my home clinic in SW11 and will be happy to hear from you and about what you need.
Hello, I'm Sarah. I am a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who can offer you a safe and confidential space within which we can explore the issues and difficulties you might be facing in your life, with empathy and without judgement. My specialisation is in helping with trauma, including recent or historic sexual abuse and/or other violence. We might explore low self-worth, loneliness, guilt, shame, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, humiliated or control issues and other possibly connected behaviours or feelings. I also provide help with anxiety and depression, dating and relationships and that powerful inner critic!

Are you looking for compassion and a listening ear in a confusing time? Maybe you are looking for answers and everyone around you is busy or have their own problems. You might feel lonely and stuck with nowhere to turn. I offer a confidential space where you can share what you are facing in life. You are free to talk about any challenges and situations you are facing in a non-judgmental and empathetic environment. I will support you as you gain understanding on your circumstances and find your own answers towards personal growth, inner strength, and resilience.
Are you looking for compassion and a listening ear in a confusing time? Maybe you are looking for answers and everyone around you is busy or have their own problems. You might feel lonely and stuck with nowhere to turn. I offer a confidential space where you can share what you are facing in life. You are free to talk about any challenges and situations you are facing in a non-judgmental and empathetic environment. I will support you as you gain understanding on your circumstances and find your own answers towards personal growth, inner strength, and resilience.

I am an entrepreneurial psychotherapist who uses a combination of modern psychology coupled with a spiritual practice to work with the majority of disorders. I have ran my own private clinic for the past 6 years; which includes my own therapy subscription model. I also work for the UKs leading private mental health hospital. I was a speaker at the UKs largest wellness festival in 2024 and I regularly sit on panels with other experts in the wellbeing space. I will be working as the lead therapist on an upcoming series of retreats in Asia this winter. I studied psychology at Regents University in London.
I am an entrepreneurial psychotherapist who uses a combination of modern psychology coupled with a spiritual practice to work with the majority of disorders. I have ran my own private clinic for the past 6 years; which includes my own therapy subscription model. I also work for the UKs leading private mental health hospital. I was a speaker at the UKs largest wellness festival in 2024 and I regularly sit on panels with other experts in the wellbeing space. I will be working as the lead therapist on an upcoming series of retreats in Asia this winter. I studied psychology at Regents University in London.

Finding a therapist who truly resonates with you, makes you feel safe, and values your time can be incredibly reassuring. I offer compassionate support and actionable solutions to help you navigate insecurities, fears, and deep emotional bonds that may still affect you. Together, we’ll set clear goals, work through painful aspects of your past, and create strategies for self-love and healthier relationships. My mission is to nurture your growth, ignite your inner joy, and be a source of light when the world feels overwhelming. Let’s connect and illuminate your path forward.
Finding a therapist who truly resonates with you, makes you feel safe, and values your time can be incredibly reassuring. I offer compassionate support and actionable solutions to help you navigate insecurities, fears, and deep emotional bonds that may still affect you. Together, we’ll set clear goals, work through painful aspects of your past, and create strategies for self-love and healthier relationships. My mission is to nurture your growth, ignite your inner joy, and be a source of light when the world feels overwhelming. Let’s connect and illuminate your path forward.

Do you feel alone or unheard? Have you tried to speak to someone, but they don't understand? I can offer you a safe space to explore confusing or difficult feelings without judgement and with empathy. Working through your life experiences can help you to move forward positively and with a greater understanding of yourself. I know that no matter what you have been through, no one has experienced it in the way that you have or feels the way you feel. I understand that we are all individual and I want to help you in this process, to understand your feelings and to remember who you are and want to be.
Do you feel alone or unheard? Have you tried to speak to someone, but they don't understand? I can offer you a safe space to explore confusing or difficult feelings without judgement and with empathy. Working through your life experiences can help you to move forward positively and with a greater understanding of yourself. I know that no matter what you have been through, no one has experienced it in the way that you have or feels the way you feel. I understand that we are all individual and I want to help you in this process, to understand your feelings and to remember who you are and want to be.

My aim is to provide you with a listening ear and an opportunity to explore, in a confidential and safe space, whatever personal issues you want to bring. I will support you in the process of finding solutions and reaching your goals. Therapy can help you in how you relate to people, respond to circumstances and reflect on your feelings. Where you have been hurt it can help bring healing and enable you to be more resilient and hopeful for the future. I have worked with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, loss, trauma, anger issues, relationship difficulties and domestic abuse.
My aim is to provide you with a listening ear and an opportunity to explore, in a confidential and safe space, whatever personal issues you want to bring. I will support you in the process of finding solutions and reaching your goals. Therapy can help you in how you relate to people, respond to circumstances and reflect on your feelings. Where you have been hurt it can help bring healing and enable you to be more resilient and hopeful for the future. I have worked with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, loss, trauma, anger issues, relationship difficulties and domestic abuse.

Sometimes aspects of our life can overwhelm us. Life events such as a bereavement, relationship/family issues, a job loss or isolation can leave us feeling fearful, stressed and unable to cope. We can also feel stuck in certain patterns that we wish to break free from. Talking about all these things can help to bring balance back into our lives and gain a new understanding of ourselves. I aim to make it possible for you to speak about things which you might not have put into words before and ask questions to help you with your thinking. Giving yourself the space to talk openly and be heard can bring about tremendous change within.
Sometimes aspects of our life can overwhelm us. Life events such as a bereavement, relationship/family issues, a job loss or isolation can leave us feeling fearful, stressed and unable to cope. We can also feel stuck in certain patterns that we wish to break free from. Talking about all these things can help to bring balance back into our lives and gain a new understanding of ourselves. I aim to make it possible for you to speak about things which you might not have put into words before and ask questions to help you with your thinking. Giving yourself the space to talk openly and be heard can bring about tremendous change within.

Hello, I'm Lesley and I'm a registered BACP Counsellor. I can support you if, for example, you feel stuck or if you're struggling with issues including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, separation, bereavement, illness, relationship issues or work-related issues.
Hello, I'm Lesley and I'm a registered BACP Counsellor. I can support you if, for example, you feel stuck or if you're struggling with issues including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, separation, bereavement, illness, relationship issues or work-related issues.

Dr Paul Nicholas Davies
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in men's wellbeing (anxiety, low mood, stress and high performance) with a view to help life-goals be achieved. As a clinical psychologist trained from within a neuroscience and neuropsychology background, I help people who are stuck in unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thought. I work from a cognitive behavioral and neuroscientific model that motivates and supports the person to reach what has remained (as yet) unfulfilled within their life. Please contact me if you would like to bring this change to your life, and we can discuss further.
I specialise in men's wellbeing (anxiety, low mood, stress and high performance) with a view to help life-goals be achieved. As a clinical psychologist trained from within a neuroscience and neuropsychology background, I help people who are stuck in unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thought. I work from a cognitive behavioral and neuroscientific model that motivates and supports the person to reach what has remained (as yet) unfulfilled within their life. Please contact me if you would like to bring this change to your life, and we can discuss further.