In Person Counselling in Belsize Park, London
Dr Matthew Knox
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belsize Park, London NW3
I am a Clinical Psychologist with specialist expertise in helping people work through issues such as depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, anger, and intimacy issues. I use evidence-based psychological therapies to help people find meaning, improve relationships, and reduce suffering. I have additional training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and therapies focused on processing trauma. In addition to my private practice, I'm proud to hold a senior role in a mental health service based in London. I offer sessions in the Swiss Cottage and Belsize Park area of London.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with specialist expertise in helping people work through issues such as depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, anger, and intimacy issues. I use evidence-based psychological therapies to help people find meaning, improve relationships, and reduce suffering. I have additional training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and therapies focused on processing trauma. In addition to my private practice, I'm proud to hold a senior role in a mental health service based in London. I offer sessions in the Swiss Cottage and Belsize Park area of London.
There are many reasons why you may be looking for therapy – whether that is simply a space to make sense of where you are in your life right now, a particular difficulty or ongoing challenge, or instigating some change in your life. The ultimate goal is to move forward and my integrative therapy training and experience means I will work with the past, present and future. I work solely online and have been doing so since 2020 with great effect. I have been working for over twenty years as a therapist with trainings in a number of modalities (psychodynamic, CBT, humanistic, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, neurolinguistic programming.
There are many reasons why you may be looking for therapy – whether that is simply a space to make sense of where you are in your life right now, a particular difficulty or ongoing challenge, or instigating some change in your life. The ultimate goal is to move forward and my integrative therapy training and experience means I will work with the past, present and future. I work solely online and have been doing so since 2020 with great effect. I have been working for over twenty years as a therapist with trainings in a number of modalities (psychodynamic, CBT, humanistic, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, neurolinguistic programming.
My particular interest lies in guiding and encouraging people towards self-actualization and the integration of their fullest potential in whatever sphere of life they are engaged. This process may be seen as a journey, which we share together for at time and requires only ‘the willingness and the courage to be’. To participate joyfully in life is the goal at the heart of psychosynthesis therapy and coaching – and its achievement often comes in unexpected ways. We focus on developing your potential at all levels of being - body, feelings, mind and spirit - and on your deeper centre of identity as the source of true relationship.
My particular interest lies in guiding and encouraging people towards self-actualization and the integration of their fullest potential in whatever sphere of life they are engaged. This process may be seen as a journey, which we share together for at time and requires only ‘the willingness and the courage to be’. To participate joyfully in life is the goal at the heart of psychosynthesis therapy and coaching – and its achievement often comes in unexpected ways. We focus on developing your potential at all levels of being - body, feelings, mind and spirit - and on your deeper centre of identity as the source of true relationship.
There are several reasons why people seek therapy. Every human story is unique and complex; every issue is worth listening to. Working with clients of diverse backgrounds, sharing their narratives and accompanying them in unravelling their stories has been a privilege for me as a counsellor. Trained as an Existential psychotherapist, I offer counselling to adults and adolescents. My approach is person centred with the intention of exploring and understanding each individual's unique personal experiences and needs. I believe that therapy can help us to achieve a greater understanding of ourselves and others and boost resilience.
There are several reasons why people seek therapy. Every human story is unique and complex; every issue is worth listening to. Working with clients of diverse backgrounds, sharing their narratives and accompanying them in unravelling their stories has been a privilege for me as a counsellor. Trained as an Existential psychotherapist, I offer counselling to adults and adolescents. My approach is person centred with the intention of exploring and understanding each individual's unique personal experiences and needs. I believe that therapy can help us to achieve a greater understanding of ourselves and others and boost resilience.
Supporting kids, YP, parents and adults with: mental health difficulties in the context of a physical illness (especially with endometriosis, asthma, CF, oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, dermatology, neurosurgery, and surgery), health anxiety, functional presentation/ medically unexplained symptom, relationship breakdown and divorce, children and young people, school avoidance/school anxiety, ex-pats and 3rd country children, mood difficulties (anxiety, panic attacks, fear and phobias, low mood) , stress , OCD, body repetitive behaviours (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting) , sleep, non-underweight eating disorders.
Supporting kids, YP, parents and adults with: mental health difficulties in the context of a physical illness (especially with endometriosis, asthma, CF, oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, dermatology, neurosurgery, and surgery), health anxiety, functional presentation/ medically unexplained symptom, relationship breakdown and divorce, children and young people, school avoidance/school anxiety, ex-pats and 3rd country children, mood difficulties (anxiety, panic attacks, fear and phobias, low mood) , stress , OCD, body repetitive behaviours (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting) , sleep, non-underweight eating disorders.
Ophra Gilead Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Belsize Park, London N12
I have worked with issues such as relationships, depression and anxiety, bereavement and loss, family, childhood experiences, gender and cultural identity, infertility and significant life changes such as losing a job or relocation. I have worked for many years for the NHS and in private setting. I work with individuals, couples and family members. I am a qualified and experienced generic, DIT and Infertility supervisor.
I have worked with issues such as relationships, depression and anxiety, bereavement and loss, family, childhood experiences, gender and cultural identity, infertility and significant life changes such as losing a job or relocation. I have worked for many years for the NHS and in private setting. I work with individuals, couples and family members. I am a qualified and experienced generic, DIT and Infertility supervisor.
If you are in pain and willing to work hard, then I might be the person you need. I'm experienced at helping people with a wide range of issues and have a proven track-record of collaborative working to reduce suffering and enhance awareness. Whatever the nature of your pain the core of this work is self-expression and self-exploration to find a freer, healthier way to be in the world. This involves a balance of self-acceptance and change. I will be deeply present along side you in this exploration.
If you are in pain and willing to work hard, then I might be the person you need. I'm experienced at helping people with a wide range of issues and have a proven track-record of collaborative working to reduce suffering and enhance awareness. Whatever the nature of your pain the core of this work is self-expression and self-exploration to find a freer, healthier way to be in the world. This involves a balance of self-acceptance and change. I will be deeply present along side you in this exploration.
As an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, I provide counselling to adults and couples. I describe myself as an Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist; My experience and training have enabled me to develop expertise in various treatment models which enables me to draw on different approaches and techniques that suit the person you are and the issues that you are presented with. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Existential and Person-Centred therapies. My theoretical approach is predominantly informed by psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy, which explores how the unconscious mind influences thoughts and behaviours.
As an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, I provide counselling to adults and couples. I describe myself as an Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist; My experience and training have enabled me to develop expertise in various treatment models which enables me to draw on different approaches and techniques that suit the person you are and the issues that you are presented with. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Existential and Person-Centred therapies. My theoretical approach is predominantly informed by psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy, which explores how the unconscious mind influences thoughts and behaviours.
Hi! I'm Javaneh, specialised in pre-teens, adolescents and young adults. I work with several issues such as various forms of anxiety (health, social, panic, perfectionism), self-esteem and trauma.I believe in making warm connections with my clients and help them make sense of their difficult feelings in a safe space. I help my teen clients with symptoms of self-harm and intrusive/suicidal thoughts. I have 10 years of experience across schools, therapy organisations and private practice.
Hi! I'm Javaneh, specialised in pre-teens, adolescents and young adults. I work with several issues such as various forms of anxiety (health, social, panic, perfectionism), self-esteem and trauma.I believe in making warm connections with my clients and help them make sense of their difficult feelings in a safe space. I help my teen clients with symptoms of self-harm and intrusive/suicidal thoughts. I have 10 years of experience across schools, therapy organisations and private practice.
Clients reach out to me because they are struggling within themselves, their work or their relationships. They might be feeling depressed, anxious, dreadful, stressed, overwhelmed, lonely, angry, empty, numb, purposeless, meaningless, traumatised, disconnected; yet not realise it. They might need to feel better, and live fulfilled lives. They may want to discover themselves and what would make them happy. At times people enter therapy in a crisis or for a multitude of other reasons and stay for various lengths of time. The time of entry is usually significant. Therapy is no longer a stigma; self development is now a norm.
Clients reach out to me because they are struggling within themselves, their work or their relationships. They might be feeling depressed, anxious, dreadful, stressed, overwhelmed, lonely, angry, empty, numb, purposeless, meaningless, traumatised, disconnected; yet not realise it. They might need to feel better, and live fulfilled lives. They may want to discover themselves and what would make them happy. At times people enter therapy in a crisis or for a multitude of other reasons and stay for various lengths of time. The time of entry is usually significant. Therapy is no longer a stigma; self development is now a norm.
Therapy has the exciting potential to support deep self-understanding and change. The reasons that people give therapy a try are uniquely subjective. Initially perhaps there is a wish to try something new and involves some type of recognition and noticing something that feels tangled, elusive, and a struggle. Especially in group therapy you come to know yourself in ways you didn't before, through reflecting with others on experiences in and out of the group. Group therapy can offer deeper insights that can help with figuring out options for change in oneself and in relationships and can bring hope for the future.
Therapy has the exciting potential to support deep self-understanding and change. The reasons that people give therapy a try are uniquely subjective. Initially perhaps there is a wish to try something new and involves some type of recognition and noticing something that feels tangled, elusive, and a struggle. Especially in group therapy you come to know yourself in ways you didn't before, through reflecting with others on experiences in and out of the group. Group therapy can offer deeper insights that can help with figuring out options for change in oneself and in relationships and can bring hope for the future.
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My primary therapeutic grounding is in Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), an approach to change that’s solution focused, practical and geared towards achieving goals specific to your life circumstances and challenges you feel are holding you back. Over the years, I've done extensive professional training so I tailor my approach to each unique individual. My ideal client is curious, open to discussing and exploring ideas and keen to pursue lasting personal transformation. This a real challenge which takes great courage. Successful therapy requires some degree of trust in the process and collaborative therapeutic alliance.
My primary therapeutic grounding is in Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), an approach to change that’s solution focused, practical and geared towards achieving goals specific to your life circumstances and challenges you feel are holding you back. Over the years, I've done extensive professional training so I tailor my approach to each unique individual. My ideal client is curious, open to discussing and exploring ideas and keen to pursue lasting personal transformation. This a real challenge which takes great courage. Successful therapy requires some degree of trust in the process and collaborative therapeutic alliance.
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Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
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Connecting and relating to others is often one of life's hardest and most painful parts. Many people face challenges with their relationships, whether that's with a partner, friends, siblings, parents, or even the most important relationship—with themselves. People may come to therapy to talk about their sexuality or sexual challenges, communication blocks or trust issues. Partners may want to explore difficult topics such as a lack of desire or intimacy, or people might be curious to change aspects of their life that are no longer serving them.
Connecting and relating to others is often one of life's hardest and most painful parts. Many people face challenges with their relationships, whether that's with a partner, friends, siblings, parents, or even the most important relationship—with themselves. People may come to therapy to talk about their sexuality or sexual challenges, communication blocks or trust issues. Partners may want to explore difficult topics such as a lack of desire or intimacy, or people might be curious to change aspects of their life that are no longer serving them.
Afonlinepsychotherapy Ltd Director
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Belsize Park, London NW3
As a psychotherapist, I have a strong interest in the healing capacity of the arts and have worked in an NHS Mental Health Trust seeing individuals and facilitating therapeutic groups using clay & artwork Psychotherapy can help you cope with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and other trauma. I am a qualified psychotherapist specialising in online therapy with an interest of what it means to be human & to thrive I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
As a psychotherapist, I have a strong interest in the healing capacity of the arts and have worked in an NHS Mental Health Trust seeing individuals and facilitating therapeutic groups using clay & artwork Psychotherapy can help you cope with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and other trauma. I am a qualified psychotherapist specialising in online therapy with an interest of what it means to be human & to thrive I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
I offer long term individual and group analytic psychotherapy and shorter more focused work as well as supervision. As well as my private practice in NW3, I work in the Trauma Unit at the Tavistock Clinic. I have extensive experience working in the NHS in adult psychotherapy and with vulnerable mothers and babies. I have worked with people of different ages and backgrounds with wide-ranging issues since 1998.
I offer long term individual and group analytic psychotherapy and shorter more focused work as well as supervision. As well as my private practice in NW3, I work in the Trauma Unit at the Tavistock Clinic. I have extensive experience working in the NHS in adult psychotherapy and with vulnerable mothers and babies. I have worked with people of different ages and backgrounds with wide-ranging issues since 1998.
I was born and raised in Italy. I came to England and studied psychology at university and then I trained as a mental health nurse. I have worked in the NHS as individual and group psychotherapist for over 25 years, in a variety of settings and different levels of complexity. I trained as a Group Analyst at the Institute of Group Analysis in London and I have extensive experience in running groups. I have facilitated experiential groups in the statutory and third sector settings as well as staff reflective practice groups. I trained as a supervisor at the IGA and offer supervision. I am a member of the IGA and I belong to the UKCP.
I was born and raised in Italy. I came to England and studied psychology at university and then I trained as a mental health nurse. I have worked in the NHS as individual and group psychotherapist for over 25 years, in a variety of settings and different levels of complexity. I trained as a Group Analyst at the Institute of Group Analysis in London and I have extensive experience in running groups. I have facilitated experiential groups in the statutory and third sector settings as well as staff reflective practice groups. I trained as a supervisor at the IGA and offer supervision. I am a member of the IGA and I belong to the UKCP.
Life is rarely straightforward. If you’re having a difficult time, it can be helpful to talk with a professional outside your circle of friends and family. Whatever you are going through, I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore your life, your past and your present challenges. If you need support, I can help support you as you identify the areas of your life you wish to work on. If you’re seeking change, I can help you achieve it. If you’re living with trauma or a traumatic event, I can help you through the process, examining your choices to help you move forward more positively in your life.
Life is rarely straightforward. If you’re having a difficult time, it can be helpful to talk with a professional outside your circle of friends and family. Whatever you are going through, I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore your life, your past and your present challenges. If you need support, I can help support you as you identify the areas of your life you wish to work on. If you’re seeking change, I can help you achieve it. If you’re living with trauma or a traumatic event, I can help you through the process, examining your choices to help you move forward more positively in your life.
When we sit together, we begin with whatever you would like to share. If you don’t know what to say, we can simply begin with that. Maybe you are seeking clarity around a specific problem. Maybe you are suffering a bereavement, or a separation. Maybe you’re hoping for a space in which you can simply cry, or rage, without being judged. It is all welcome.
When we sit together, we begin with whatever you would like to share. If you don’t know what to say, we can simply begin with that. Maybe you are seeking clarity around a specific problem. Maybe you are suffering a bereavement, or a separation. Maybe you’re hoping for a space in which you can simply cry, or rage, without being judged. It is all welcome.
I am genuine, calm, and reliable psychotherapist, who believes the therapeutic process can be empowering for clients. We can work together at your pace, exploring and reflecting on your unique experiences and the meaning you have given to them, untangling what feels complex and overwhelming. This may give you a deeper understanding of yourself that can lead to growth and change. There are many reasons why we might go to therapy, challenging relationships, a life changing event or everyday concerns about behaviours and feelings.
I am genuine, calm, and reliable psychotherapist, who believes the therapeutic process can be empowering for clients. We can work together at your pace, exploring and reflecting on your unique experiences and the meaning you have given to them, untangling what feels complex and overwhelming. This may give you a deeper understanding of yourself that can lead to growth and change. There are many reasons why we might go to therapy, challenging relationships, a life changing event or everyday concerns about behaviours and feelings.
With more than 30 years' experience I offer an insightful and friendly space to talk about anything that is troubling you. Together we’ll add light to darkness and replace confusion with clarity and confidence. Much of my work is with couples, as well as coaching in the legal/professional services sector, and working as a supervisor.
With more than 30 years' experience I offer an insightful and friendly space to talk about anything that is troubling you. Together we’ll add light to darkness and replace confusion with clarity and confidence. Much of my work is with couples, as well as coaching in the legal/professional services sector, and working as a supervisor.