Counselling in Battersea, London
When we meet I will discuss what sort of therapy will be best for you . I am a therapist who listens with intelligence and compassion, but I am not one who just sits in silence. I am sensitive to how difficult it can be to share personal issues. Sometimes the work will be challenging, but the experience of being heard and understood can be very powerful.
When we meet I will discuss what sort of therapy will be best for you . I am a therapist who listens with intelligence and compassion, but I am not one who just sits in silence. I am sensitive to how difficult it can be to share personal issues. Sometimes the work will be challenging, but the experience of being heard and understood can be very powerful.
With over 15 years of experience as an Integrative psychotherapist, I help women navigate relationships, attachment and intimacy. I can guide you to connect your past relationship history with current patterns and break free from self-sabotaging cycles - such as insecure attachment, emotional distancing, jealousy, or breakups -, overcome intimacy blocks, or rekindle desire. By addressing the deeper roots and developing key relational skills, you can build more authentic and secure relationships.
With over 15 years of experience as an Integrative psychotherapist, I help women navigate relationships, attachment and intimacy. I can guide you to connect your past relationship history with current patterns and break free from self-sabotaging cycles - such as insecure attachment, emotional distancing, jealousy, or breakups -, overcome intimacy blocks, or rekindle desire. By addressing the deeper roots and developing key relational skills, you can build more authentic and secure relationships.
Hello it's good to meet you! I have supported a wide range of adults, parents, children & young people across private practice & NHS work. I can help you with anxiety, low mood, relational difficulties, low self-confidence, perfectionism, trauma, OCD, panic & health conditions. Often working with Autism & ADHD, I adapt & take a neurodiversity-informed approach that values different ways of thinking & experiencing the world. Science & research inform my therapy, balanced with reflection & exploration. I allow time & space for you to voice experiences, feel heard and understood, whilst moving towards realistic & meaningful change.
Hello it's good to meet you! I have supported a wide range of adults, parents, children & young people across private practice & NHS work. I can help you with anxiety, low mood, relational difficulties, low self-confidence, perfectionism, trauma, OCD, panic & health conditions. Often working with Autism & ADHD, I adapt & take a neurodiversity-informed approach that values different ways of thinking & experiencing the world. Science & research inform my therapy, balanced with reflection & exploration. I allow time & space for you to voice experiences, feel heard and understood, whilst moving towards realistic & meaningful change.
I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, often because of anxiety, low mood, burnout, or relationship challenges. Many of my clients are self-aware but still find themselves overthinking, self-criticising, or struggling to make lasting change.
In our work together, I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can understand what’s keeping you stuck and build practical tools for change.
I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, often because of anxiety, low mood, burnout, or relationship challenges. Many of my clients are self-aware but still find themselves overthinking, self-criticising, or struggling to make lasting change.
In our work together, I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can understand what’s keeping you stuck and build practical tools for change.
Is your child self-harming, refusing to attend school, overwhelmed, increasingly difficult to reach, or has depression, ADHD, or BDD? Perhaps home has become dominated by emotional outbursts, conflict, or worry, and despite your best efforts, you are no longer sure what your child needs from you.
I am a specialist child and adolescent psychotherapist based in South West London and working online across the UK. I help children, teenagers, and parents understand what is happening beneath difficult behaviour so that families can move from conflict and confusion towards greater calm and connection.
Is your child self-harming, refusing to attend school, overwhelmed, increasingly difficult to reach, or has depression, ADHD, or BDD? Perhaps home has become dominated by emotional outbursts, conflict, or worry, and despite your best efforts, you are no longer sure what your child needs from you.
I am a specialist child and adolescent psychotherapist based in South West London and working online across the UK. I help children, teenagers, and parents understand what is happening beneath difficult behaviour so that families can move from conflict and confusion towards greater calm and connection.
People find their way to therapy for all sorts of reasons. Perhaps you're carrying anxiety, depression, low mood, or low self-esteem. Maybe it's relationships, repeating patterns you can't quite shift, difficult childhood experiences, work stress, or emotional overwhelm. Sometimes there's a specific event at the root of it, or it could be more gradual. I also work with trauma and PTSD, including experiences that felt stuck even after previous therapy. If you're looking for a psychologist or EMDR therapist in Clapham Junction, I offer sessions in Clapham Junction, Croydon, and online across the UK and internationally.
People find their way to therapy for all sorts of reasons. Perhaps you're carrying anxiety, depression, low mood, or low self-esteem. Maybe it's relationships, repeating patterns you can't quite shift, difficult childhood experiences, work stress, or emotional overwhelm. Sometimes there's a specific event at the root of it, or it could be more gradual. I also work with trauma and PTSD, including experiences that felt stuck even after previous therapy. If you're looking for a psychologist or EMDR therapist in Clapham Junction, I offer sessions in Clapham Junction, Croydon, and online across the UK and internationally.
As a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist I specialise in helping clients build healthy relationships and improve their sexual wellbeing through talking therapy. I work with individuals presenting with a broad range of psychosexual presentations by creating a safe space to enable them to gain a greater understanding of the issues and by developing the tools by which they can find a path forward. I have experience working with a diverse range of relationships, helping clients navigate through challenging times to establish a relationship in which they can thrive.
As a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist I specialise in helping clients build healthy relationships and improve their sexual wellbeing through talking therapy. I work with individuals presenting with a broad range of psychosexual presentations by creating a safe space to enable them to gain a greater understanding of the issues and by developing the tools by which they can find a path forward. I have experience working with a diverse range of relationships, helping clients navigate through challenging times to establish a relationship in which they can thrive.
Hello, I believe - and know - that therapy can change our challenging experiences. I work in a very creative way, and have a lot of experience in many areas of distress.
I truly appreciate the courage it takes to take this healing step on your journey!
In my work I include the whole of the person in the process of therapy, which means we will explore issues and challenges on many different levels.
This inclusive approach provides a lot of information that we can navigate and work with to improve your lived experience.
I look forward to hear from you,
Warmest wishes,
Eleni
Hello, I believe - and know - that therapy can change our challenging experiences. I work in a very creative way, and have a lot of experience in many areas of distress.
I truly appreciate the courage it takes to take this healing step on your journey!
In my work I include the whole of the person in the process of therapy, which means we will explore issues and challenges on many different levels.
This inclusive approach provides a lot of information that we can navigate and work with to improve your lived experience.
I look forward to hear from you,
Warmest wishes,
Eleni
Something feels off and maybe it has for a long time. You might be caught in patterns you can’t seem to break, struggling with anxiety, fractured relationships, or a quiet sense of disconnection from yourself and the people around you. Perhaps there are things in your past that still shape your present in ways you don’t fully understand.
I specialise in working with complex trauma, personality difficulties, and the particular pain of finding relationships with others, and with yourself genuinely hard.
Something feels off and maybe it has for a long time. You might be caught in patterns you can’t seem to break, struggling with anxiety, fractured relationships, or a quiet sense of disconnection from yourself and the people around you. Perhaps there are things in your past that still shape your present in ways you don’t fully understand.
I specialise in working with complex trauma, personality difficulties, and the particular pain of finding relationships with others, and with yourself genuinely hard.
Hello, I’m Matthew. You might be coming to therapy for a very clear reason, or you might just know that something doesn’t feel quite right. No matter what’s brought you here, you deserve to feel more at ease with your feelings and to live your life more fully – not just get through it.
In our work together, you’ll have a space where you can explore what’s going on for you, and begin to understand your emotions. My role is to be alongside you, supporting you as you make sense of your experience and move towards the changes you want in your life
Hello, I’m Matthew. You might be coming to therapy for a very clear reason, or you might just know that something doesn’t feel quite right. No matter what’s brought you here, you deserve to feel more at ease with your feelings and to live your life more fully – not just get through it.
In our work together, you’ll have a space where you can explore what’s going on for you, and begin to understand your emotions. My role is to be alongside you, supporting you as you make sense of your experience and move towards the changes you want in your life
Hi there. I provide face-to-face and online counselling (from £55) with the first session free of charge. Together, we can work on helping you cope with what's going on in your life right now, and take time to explore how you might feel better about yourself. My approach is broadly 'psychodynamic', which means we pay close attention to the feelings and beliefs that we hold about ourselves and others, and which have typically taken shape at some earlier time in our lives. We can quickly become stuck in set ways of 'being me', without realising that all of us have a capacity to change in all kinds of unexpected ways.
Hi there. I provide face-to-face and online counselling (from £55) with the first session free of charge. Together, we can work on helping you cope with what's going on in your life right now, and take time to explore how you might feel better about yourself. My approach is broadly 'psychodynamic', which means we pay close attention to the feelings and beliefs that we hold about ourselves and others, and which have typically taken shape at some earlier time in our lives. We can quickly become stuck in set ways of 'being me', without realising that all of us have a capacity to change in all kinds of unexpected ways.
I spent the last decade working with children, teenagers, parents and educational teams, with the mission of supporting children's emotional and educational needs. My specialities are behavioural problems, emotional regulation difficulties, and school-related challenges.
I spent the last decade working with children, teenagers, parents and educational teams, with the mission of supporting children's emotional and educational needs. My specialities are behavioural problems, emotional regulation difficulties, and school-related challenges.
I help women struggling with loss, anxiety and overwhelm whilst leading demanding lives.
My clients often feel stretched between work, family, and friendships while navigating significant life transitions such as identity shifts, bereavement, new beginnings at work, or perimenopause/menopause. Many come to therapy seeking a supportive relationship that allows them to reflect deeply and work toward the changes they want in their lives. Together, we explore what often goes unspoken, clarify what feels confusing or heavy, and uncover strengths and perspectives that guide lasting change.
I help women struggling with loss, anxiety and overwhelm whilst leading demanding lives.
My clients often feel stretched between work, family, and friendships while navigating significant life transitions such as identity shifts, bereavement, new beginnings at work, or perimenopause/menopause. Many come to therapy seeking a supportive relationship that allows them to reflect deeply and work toward the changes they want in their lives. Together, we explore what often goes unspoken, clarify what feels confusing or heavy, and uncover strengths and perspectives that guide lasting change.
Are you dealing with a loss, major change in your life or a new autism, ADHD or cancer diagnosis? Are you overwhelmed by recent or past trauma or by a current relationship? Are you experiencing family difficulties or realising your values are different from the ones you grew up with? At some points in our lives we all need extra support and this is nothing to feel ashamed of, in fact asking for help is one of the best ways to care for yourself. I offer a warm and empathic approach. This will enable you to explore, with support, painful feelings, past experiences and stuck patterns of behaviour that may be holding you back.
Are you dealing with a loss, major change in your life or a new autism, ADHD or cancer diagnosis? Are you overwhelmed by recent or past trauma or by a current relationship? Are you experiencing family difficulties or realising your values are different from the ones you grew up with? At some points in our lives we all need extra support and this is nothing to feel ashamed of, in fact asking for help is one of the best ways to care for yourself. I offer a warm and empathic approach. This will enable you to explore, with support, painful feelings, past experiences and stuck patterns of behaviour that may be holding you back.
I have significant experience working within the NHS, supporting individuals who present with self-harm and suicidal behaviours. I have worked extensively with clients experiencing addiction, including alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, cannabis, opioids, and prescribed pain medication, as well as supporting reductions in harmful behaviours and improvements in quality of life.
I also have substantial experience supporting neurodivergent clients, helping them develop strategies to manage emotional overwhelm, executive dysfunction, and difficulties with daily functioning.
I have significant experience working within the NHS, supporting individuals who present with self-harm and suicidal behaviours. I have worked extensively with clients experiencing addiction, including alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, cannabis, opioids, and prescribed pain medication, as well as supporting reductions in harmful behaviours and improvements in quality of life.
I also have substantial experience supporting neurodivergent clients, helping them develop strategies to manage emotional overwhelm, executive dysfunction, and difficulties with daily functioning.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, or stress? Struggling with ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself as you try to discover who you truly are? This is a calm, inclusive, and confidential space for adults to speak openly at their own pace. Many also seek support here due to identity issues, life changes (including bereavement), or repeating patterns that feel difficult to break.
Together, we’ll understand your emotions, regain stability, and reconnect with yourself and others helping you move forward with confidence and experience a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, or stress? Struggling with ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself as you try to discover who you truly are? This is a calm, inclusive, and confidential space for adults to speak openly at their own pace. Many also seek support here due to identity issues, life changes (including bereavement), or repeating patterns that feel difficult to break.
Together, we’ll understand your emotions, regain stability, and reconnect with yourself and others helping you move forward with confidence and experience a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Hello, I'm Laura, a therapist who works with people who’ve learned to cope by pushing themselves, over thinking or trying to stay in control. Rather than just focusing on symptoms, we’ll look at the bigger picture; the patterns that may have developed over time, the triggers that activate them, and the factors that keep you stuck.
In therapy, we focus on building emotional tolerance, managing your inner critic and helping you develop a more compassionate, realistic relationship with yourself.
Hello, I'm Laura, a therapist who works with people who’ve learned to cope by pushing themselves, over thinking or trying to stay in control. Rather than just focusing on symptoms, we’ll look at the bigger picture; the patterns that may have developed over time, the triggers that activate them, and the factors that keep you stuck.
In therapy, we focus on building emotional tolerance, managing your inner critic and helping you develop a more compassionate, realistic relationship with yourself.
Trauma & Loss Specialist, 20yrs Frontline Humanitarian, 7yrs Hospice & Hospital Experience, 4yrs Monastic Silence. I offer a therapeutic space that is clinically robust, yet warmly human. My clients are navigating profound loss, chronic illness, end-of-life transitions, or the enduring exhaustion of complex trauma (cPTSD). I work with highly distressing experiences, including childhood and sexual abuse, domestic violence, combat trauma, dissociation, moral shame, and displacement. As a multi-pet parent, I also provide dedicated space for the raw, often unrecognised grief of pet bereavement.
Trauma & Loss Specialist, 20yrs Frontline Humanitarian, 7yrs Hospice & Hospital Experience, 4yrs Monastic Silence. I offer a therapeutic space that is clinically robust, yet warmly human. My clients are navigating profound loss, chronic illness, end-of-life transitions, or the enduring exhaustion of complex trauma (cPTSD). I work with highly distressing experiences, including childhood and sexual abuse, domestic violence, combat trauma, dissociation, moral shame, and displacement. As a multi-pet parent, I also provide dedicated space for the raw, often unrecognised grief of pet bereavement.
Hi, I’m Elise, a therapist based in Southwest and Southeast London, offering both in-person counselling and online therapy across the UK. I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, and the impact of difficult or overwhelming life experiences. Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You may feel unsure where to begin or wonder if you will be understood. You do not need to have the right words or a clear plan. My role is to meet you where you are and help you make sense of what you are going through.
Hi, I’m Elise, a therapist based in Southwest and Southeast London, offering both in-person counselling and online therapy across the UK. I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, and the impact of difficult or overwhelming life experiences. Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You may feel unsure where to begin or wonder if you will be understood. You do not need to have the right words or a clear plan. My role is to meet you where you are and help you make sense of what you are going through.
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Number of Counsellors in Battersea, London
300+
Average cost per session
£80
Counsellors in Battersea, London who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 88% | Self Esteem |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
| 80% | Stress |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Complex PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 77% | Aviva |
| 64% | AXA PPP |
| 59% | WPA |
How Counsellors in Battersea, London see their clients
| 80% | In Person and Online | |
| 20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 24% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
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Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
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.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
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.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online 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.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.