Female Counselling in Bishopsgate, London
My specialist areas are relational difficulties and trauma. From these areas, we experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, and at times other harmful and/or repetitive behaviours. My focus will be on helping you understand the function they have served for you, where they come from, and how to bring about change I have experience of working with individuals who present with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, with one or more of the many different personality disorder, and with individuals who experience psychotic states of mind. That said, anyone can engage in therapy at any time, and, for any reason.
My specialist areas are relational difficulties and trauma. From these areas, we experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, and at times other harmful and/or repetitive behaviours. My focus will be on helping you understand the function they have served for you, where they come from, and how to bring about change I have experience of working with individuals who present with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, with one or more of the many different personality disorder, and with individuals who experience psychotic states of mind. That said, anyone can engage in therapy at any time, and, for any reason.
Michelle Williams - The Blackbird Clinic
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
Anxiety and burnout can make you feel stuck, but there is hope. I believe that recovery from adversity stimulates you to grow and to fulfil your full potential. My job is to help you to get back on your feet as quickly as possible and give you the tools to feel confident about your future. We will be a good fit if you are interested in: - a collaborative approach to therapy; - evidence-based treatment in an easily understandable and accessible way; - a professional who challenges you and is engaged and doesn’t sit back and nod; - open mind.
Anxiety and burnout can make you feel stuck, but there is hope. I believe that recovery from adversity stimulates you to grow and to fulfil your full potential. My job is to help you to get back on your feet as quickly as possible and give you the tools to feel confident about your future. We will be a good fit if you are interested in: - a collaborative approach to therapy; - evidence-based treatment in an easily understandable and accessible way; - a professional who challenges you and is engaged and doesn’t sit back and nod; - open mind.
citypsychologicalservices
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bishopsgate, London EC3A
Have you been struggling with intensive emotions? Have you found it difficult to relate to people? Have you noticed that you have a strong fear of being rejected? Have you noticed that you move between extremes -- either liking someone or hating them the next moment? If the answer to any of these questions is "Yes" then mine is the correct Service for you. There is a long queue for NHS treatment for clients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and I am able to offer the same treatment as NHS offers,
Have you been struggling with intensive emotions? Have you found it difficult to relate to people? Have you noticed that you have a strong fear of being rejected? Have you noticed that you move between extremes -- either liking someone or hating them the next moment? If the answer to any of these questions is "Yes" then mine is the correct Service for you. There is a long queue for NHS treatment for clients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and I am able to offer the same treatment as NHS offers,
I am a qualified Gestalt Counsellor, my approach is to create an environment that feels safe and holding. I will listen attentively, and empathically, offering reflection when needed. I provide counselling for clients from many different backgrounds with a variety of cultural diversities, genders, and sexualities which encompass a spectrum of identities and orientations. I support clients with various challenges who find it difficult to reach their full potential. I work inclusively, humanistically and relationally meaning you and I work together in the here and now acknowledging all parts of what you are bringing.
I am a qualified Gestalt Counsellor, my approach is to create an environment that feels safe and holding. I will listen attentively, and empathically, offering reflection when needed. I provide counselling for clients from many different backgrounds with a variety of cultural diversities, genders, and sexualities which encompass a spectrum of identities and orientations. I support clients with various challenges who find it difficult to reach their full potential. I work inclusively, humanistically and relationally meaning you and I work together in the here and now acknowledging all parts of what you are bringing.
Giorgia Garozzo
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bishopsgate, London EC2M (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Giorgia and I'm a passionate Psychologist! Through a safe, authentic, empathic and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, I help my clients to find a better way to see and accept themself while managing their life's challenges. We all go through hard moments in life, where emotional pain, lack of hope and feelings of being out of control, limit our ability to cope. One of the central core of my work is supporting my clients to feel in charge of thoughts, beliefs, attitudes and issues. These processes develop an awareness of how we think, how we perceive the world, and in particular, how we react to it.
Hello! My name is Giorgia and I'm a passionate Psychologist! Through a safe, authentic, empathic and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, I help my clients to find a better way to see and accept themself while managing their life's challenges. We all go through hard moments in life, where emotional pain, lack of hope and feelings of being out of control, limit our ability to cope. One of the central core of my work is supporting my clients to feel in charge of thoughts, beliefs, attitudes and issues. These processes develop an awareness of how we think, how we perceive the world, and in particular, how we react to it.
Mary-Anne Smyth
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bishopsgate, London EC2M (Online Only)
Therapy can be more than just a space to discuss difficulties, it can be a place of learning, healing, playing and growing. It can be a place where you can process the past, so that you're able to move forward into the life that you want to create for yourself.
Therapy can be more than just a space to discuss difficulties, it can be a place of learning, healing, playing and growing. It can be a place where you can process the past, so that you're able to move forward into the life that you want to create for yourself.
Dr Maria Smaga
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
As an established Principal Counseling Psychologist in London registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) I have over 16 years of clinical practice and rigorous NHS training in various psychological therapeutic approaches and modalities. The therapy approach I take is integrative drawing from Person Centred, CBT, and Psychodynamic theories and I have a special interest in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Mindfulness based practices.
As an established Principal Counseling Psychologist in London registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) I have over 16 years of clinical practice and rigorous NHS training in various psychological therapeutic approaches and modalities. The therapy approach I take is integrative drawing from Person Centred, CBT, and Psychodynamic theories and I have a special interest in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Mindfulness based practices.
If you're seeking clarity in relationships, be it intimate or work or with family, friends, or yourself, perhaps you need help or clarification about what is happening; we can explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and emotions together. Conflicts, miscommunications, life transitions, and change can deeply affect you. At times, we can become stuck and unsure of the next step. Sometimes, we lose sight of our needs and how to meet them. I offer you space to talk through what is holding you back, and together, we can develop strategies for a better future.
If you're seeking clarity in relationships, be it intimate or work or with family, friends, or yourself, perhaps you need help or clarification about what is happening; we can explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and emotions together. Conflicts, miscommunications, life transitions, and change can deeply affect you. At times, we can become stuck and unsure of the next step. Sometimes, we lose sight of our needs and how to meet them. I offer you space to talk through what is holding you back, and together, we can develop strategies for a better future.
Whether you are seeking therapy for a crisis situation, feel stuck or overwhelmed by a problem in your life – or simply find that life seems rather meaningless – I offer you a safe, objective and supportive space where you can express yourself without being judged. Through a relational and collaborative exploration of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours – and how you feel about the direction of your life – I can help you make sense of what is causing you distress and help you to develop more creative solutions and responses to living day-to-day.
Whether you are seeking therapy for a crisis situation, feel stuck or overwhelmed by a problem in your life – or simply find that life seems rather meaningless – I offer you a safe, objective and supportive space where you can express yourself without being judged. Through a relational and collaborative exploration of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours – and how you feel about the direction of your life – I can help you make sense of what is causing you distress and help you to develop more creative solutions and responses to living day-to-day.
Are you facing difficulties in life? Our experiences can make us pessimistic, assume the worst, be constantly worried about the past repeating itself and anxious about the future. Sometimes it can feel there’s no way out. It doesn’t have to be this way, you can change the way you think, in turn changing your outcomes, interactions, behaviours, and experiences. Well done for taking the first step to go to therapy, the next step is choosing the right therapist. I can help you explore your thoughts, where they stem from, work with you to build resiliency, healthy habits and help you achieve your therapy goals.
Are you facing difficulties in life? Our experiences can make us pessimistic, assume the worst, be constantly worried about the past repeating itself and anxious about the future. Sometimes it can feel there’s no way out. It doesn’t have to be this way, you can change the way you think, in turn changing your outcomes, interactions, behaviours, and experiences. Well done for taking the first step to go to therapy, the next step is choosing the right therapist. I can help you explore your thoughts, where they stem from, work with you to build resiliency, healthy habits and help you achieve your therapy goals.
Dr Afrah Abdullahi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, or weighed down by emotional pain? Are you ready to overcome past experiences and break free from unhelpful behaviours? Whatever brings you to therapy, you've just made a powerful move toward self-discovery and growth.
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, or weighed down by emotional pain? Are you ready to overcome past experiences and break free from unhelpful behaviours? Whatever brings you to therapy, you've just made a powerful move toward self-discovery and growth.
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Verified Verified
Bishopsgate, London EC2M (Online Only)
People seek therapy for many reasons at different times in their life, and finding the right fit with a therapist can be important. I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I specialise in trauma informed approaches, including EMDR. I identify as queer and mixed race. I have experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people who feel more comfortable working with a therapist from the same LGBTQI+ or POC community as them.
People seek therapy for many reasons at different times in their life, and finding the right fit with a therapist can be important. I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I specialise in trauma informed approaches, including EMDR. I identify as queer and mixed race. I have experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people who feel more comfortable working with a therapist from the same LGBTQI+ or POC community as them.
There are many reasons why people contact me. It may be anxiety, panic attacks, work related stress or burn out, depression, relationship difficulties or break-up, trauma, abuse, emotional distress, or bereavement. You may be experiencing low self-esteem, social anxiety, health anxiety, obsessive thoughts and feelings, difficulties following a trauma, phobias, life changes and other feelings that are hard to live with. Working together in an empathetic, safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment, I can help you with learning new helpful coping skills and strategies as well as helping you to reach the root of the problem
There are many reasons why people contact me. It may be anxiety, panic attacks, work related stress or burn out, depression, relationship difficulties or break-up, trauma, abuse, emotional distress, or bereavement. You may be experiencing low self-esteem, social anxiety, health anxiety, obsessive thoughts and feelings, difficulties following a trauma, phobias, life changes and other feelings that are hard to live with. Working together in an empathetic, safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment, I can help you with learning new helpful coping skills and strategies as well as helping you to reach the root of the problem
I can help you to access your creative potential by overcoming psychological challenges. Often our ability to live a fuller life is blocked by issues, such as physical and emotional difficulties, anxieties, phobias and relationship issues. Working together in therapy I will guide you to explore the source of your issue and help you to find solutions to your problems. Everyone arrives to the therapy process at different stages. I am committed to meeting you where you are at as an individual, and can provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, providing empathy and respect for you, your values and belief systems.
I can help you to access your creative potential by overcoming psychological challenges. Often our ability to live a fuller life is blocked by issues, such as physical and emotional difficulties, anxieties, phobias and relationship issues. Working together in therapy I will guide you to explore the source of your issue and help you to find solutions to your problems. Everyone arrives to the therapy process at different stages. I am committed to meeting you where you are at as an individual, and can provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, providing empathy and respect for you, your values and belief systems.
We get a sense of ourselves in the context of our relationships in childhood, and as we find our way in life, we can get trapped in dysfunctional patterns. The aim is to find a compassionate inner connection that would free us from these patterns in therapy. Openness and commitment are important qualities in making the most out of it. The process will get challenging from time to time, as life does as well. The important thing here is to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that would enable us to work through these challenges in a relational way as we transform ourselves and our lives based on our desires.
We get a sense of ourselves in the context of our relationships in childhood, and as we find our way in life, we can get trapped in dysfunctional patterns. The aim is to find a compassionate inner connection that would free us from these patterns in therapy. Openness and commitment are important qualities in making the most out of it. The process will get challenging from time to time, as life does as well. The important thing here is to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that would enable us to work through these challenges in a relational way as we transform ourselves and our lives based on our desires.
I am a multilingual Chartered Principal Counselling Psychologist (English, Italian and Spanish speaking) recognised by the professional bodies Health and Care Professions Council and British Psychology Society, currently offering online therapy which consistently shows itself to be as effective as traditional therapy. With over 15 years’ experience, I provide a range of evidence based psychological therapies in line with NICE recommendations guarantying a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space.
I am a multilingual Chartered Principal Counselling Psychologist (English, Italian and Spanish speaking) recognised by the professional bodies Health and Care Professions Council and British Psychology Society, currently offering online therapy which consistently shows itself to be as effective as traditional therapy. With over 15 years’ experience, I provide a range of evidence based psychological therapies in line with NICE recommendations guarantying a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space.
Maja Anna Kwiatkowski
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
I can imagine, given that you are here, there may be something in your life that is causing you discomfort. Welcome, and well done for taking the first step towards getting some support. Some people seek out therapy because they have felt depressed, anxious or angry for a long time; others may want help for relationship difficulties, self-destructive habits or a chronic illness that is interfering with their emotional or physical well-being. Sometimes, unexpected changes or circumstances also bring people into therapy - for example, going through a divorce, feeling overwhelmed by a new job, or grieving the loss of a family member.
I can imagine, given that you are here, there may be something in your life that is causing you discomfort. Welcome, and well done for taking the first step towards getting some support. Some people seek out therapy because they have felt depressed, anxious or angry for a long time; others may want help for relationship difficulties, self-destructive habits or a chronic illness that is interfering with their emotional or physical well-being. Sometimes, unexpected changes or circumstances also bring people into therapy - for example, going through a divorce, feeling overwhelmed by a new job, or grieving the loss of a family member.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor, with over fifteen years of experience working within the NHS, voluntary and private sectors. I trained at the Tavistock Centre and I am a member of Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists as well as a member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I am accredited by the British Psychoanalytical Council. My experience includes working at the Counselling and Psychotherapy Department at Kings College Hospital, the Adults Complex Needs Service at the Tavistock and Portman NHS, The Centre for Better Health Counselling Service and Islington Bereavement Service.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor, with over fifteen years of experience working within the NHS, voluntary and private sectors. I trained at the Tavistock Centre and I am a member of Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists as well as a member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I am accredited by the British Psychoanalytical Council. My experience includes working at the Counselling and Psychotherapy Department at Kings College Hospital, the Adults Complex Needs Service at the Tavistock and Portman NHS, The Centre for Better Health Counselling Service and Islington Bereavement Service.
I am an integrative therapist, working online and face-to-face. I offer a safe, confidential space for you to explore yourself and your experiences. Perhaps you have struggled for years, or more recent experiences have brought up challenges for you. Together we will address your own unique strengths and struggles, personality and history, whilst keeping in mind that our experiences are also shaped by our social, cultural and economic circumstances.
I am an integrative therapist, working online and face-to-face. I offer a safe, confidential space for you to explore yourself and your experiences. Perhaps you have struggled for years, or more recent experiences have brought up challenges for you. Together we will address your own unique strengths and struggles, personality and history, whilst keeping in mind that our experiences are also shaped by our social, cultural and economic circumstances.
I am an existential psychotherapist and a supervisor. My approach helps clients gain insight, facilitating change where necessary. Existential therapy offers clients a chance to engage with their emotions, reflect on their relationships and look at how they are living their lives. I have worked with anxiety, bereavement, identity crisis, gender dysphoria, and relationship issues amongst many other existential crises that most of us experience throughout our life span.
I am an existential psychotherapist and a supervisor. My approach helps clients gain insight, facilitating change where necessary. Existential therapy offers clients a chance to engage with their emotions, reflect on their relationships and look at how they are living their lives. I have worked with anxiety, bereavement, identity crisis, gender dysphoria, and relationship issues amongst many other existential crises that most of us experience throughout our life span.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.