Couples Counselling in Central London, London

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Mina De Pasquale
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC2R
Empathy, congruence and acceptance are central to creating a trusting relationship.
Counselling is a confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs or experiences over a period of time with the support of a trained listener. It is a non-judgmental, safe space, which helps to be able to reflect what is happening in your life and find alternative ways of handling them. Talking it through with a trusted counsellor helps to develop self-awareness and insight into how a person relates both to themselves and to those around them, along with finding new methods of dealing with everyday life experiences.
Empathy, congruence and acceptance are central to creating a trusting relationship.
Counselling is a confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs or experiences over a period of time with the support of a trained listener. It is a non-judgmental, safe space, which helps to be able to reflect what is happening in your life and find alternative ways of handling them. Talking it through with a trusted counsellor helps to develop self-awareness and insight into how a person relates both to themselves and to those around them, along with finding new methods of dealing with everyday life experiences.
07401 248158 View 07401 248158
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Elena Tatiana Kantartzis
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC2H  (Online Only)
I offer one-to-one and couples' therapy both exclusively online at the present time.
Being human, it is only natural we are continuously faced with life's numerous challenges. Painful emotions, such as fear, sadness, grief, frustration, anger and many more show up in response to life's challenges and we have all been 'well-trained' to go for 'fixing' or 'controlling' these responses in the quickest way possible. Ironically, it is this urge to control such painful internal experiences, that often creates and in fact exacerbates our struggles! I am here to help you gain new skills to manage difficult internal experiences in a more helpful manner so you can start living your life more fully.
I offer one-to-one and couples' therapy both exclusively online at the present time.
Being human, it is only natural we are continuously faced with life's numerous challenges. Painful emotions, such as fear, sadness, grief, frustration, anger and many more show up in response to life's challenges and we have all been 'well-trained' to go for 'fixing' or 'controlling' these responses in the quickest way possible. Ironically, it is this urge to control such painful internal experiences, that often creates and in fact exacerbates our struggles! I am here to help you gain new skills to manage difficult internal experiences in a more helpful manner so you can start living your life more fully.
020 3974 1829 View 020 3974 1829
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Marek Sarnecki
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central London, London EC4N
I specialise in depression and loss, managing life transitions, issues stemming from childhood, sexuality and sexual identity and relationship intimacy.
My name is Marek and I am a Psychotherapist and a Sex and Relationship Therapist who works in a private practice and in a higher education institution in London. I believe therapy helps people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. I strongly believe that we simply repeat what we don't repair. I have a heart and a passion for the work I do in creating effective change. My clinical experience includes working for: NHS, a community counselling services, and a suicidal respite centre.
I specialise in depression and loss, managing life transitions, issues stemming from childhood, sexuality and sexual identity and relationship intimacy.
My name is Marek and I am a Psychotherapist and a Sex and Relationship Therapist who works in a private practice and in a higher education institution in London. I believe therapy helps people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. I strongly believe that we simply repeat what we don't repair. I have a heart and a passion for the work I do in creating effective change. My clinical experience includes working for: NHS, a community counselling services, and a suicidal respite centre.
020 3962 2243 View 020 3962 2243
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Working Through
Counsellor, MA, COSRT General
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC2M
My goal is to help you come to a better understanding of you sexual and relationship difficulties and to work together facilitating the changes that will get you the sex life that you want.
I work with people who might be struggling with sexual or relationship difficulties such as erectile dysfunction, rapid or delayed ejaculation, anxiety around sex, relationships and intimacy issues, sexual abuse or assault, sexual health issues, compulsive sexual behaviours, vulval pain conditions, vaginismus, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), sexual orientation questions or insecurities, pornography issues, orgasmic or anorgasmic problems, sexual phobias or aversions, fears around lack of sexual experience, loss of desire, affairs, marital break ups, open relationships, kinks, bdsm, polyamory, addictions, codependency, trauma.
My goal is to help you come to a better understanding of you sexual and relationship difficulties and to work together facilitating the changes that will get you the sex life that you want.
I work with people who might be struggling with sexual or relationship difficulties such as erectile dysfunction, rapid or delayed ejaculation, anxiety around sex, relationships and intimacy issues, sexual abuse or assault, sexual health issues, compulsive sexual behaviours, vulval pain conditions, vaginismus, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), sexual orientation questions or insecurities, pornography issues, orgasmic or anorgasmic problems, sexual phobias or aversions, fears around lack of sexual experience, loss of desire, affairs, marital break ups, open relationships, kinks, bdsm, polyamory, addictions, codependency, trauma.
020 8103 5619 View 020 8103 5619
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Hannah Jackson-McCamley
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC4A
You might be navigating confusing feelings around your identity, relationship or career.
Whether you’re going through a major life change, reflecting on trauma from the past, grieving the loss of a loved one or of a dream, or something just doesn’t feel quite right, as an individual, group or couple, I’m here to help you explore your inner world, understand your patterns of behaviour and be the you you want to be. Together, we will work on you so that you feel seen, heard and understood. With over a decade of experience working in the creative industries, I understand the stress surrounding those careers. I also have expertise in bereavement, supporting hundreds of clients facing significant loss.
You might be navigating confusing feelings around your identity, relationship or career.
Whether you’re going through a major life change, reflecting on trauma from the past, grieving the loss of a loved one or of a dream, or something just doesn’t feel quite right, as an individual, group or couple, I’m here to help you explore your inner world, understand your patterns of behaviour and be the you you want to be. Together, we will work on you so that you feel seen, heard and understood. With over a decade of experience working in the creative industries, I understand the stress surrounding those careers. I also have expertise in bereavement, supporting hundreds of clients facing significant loss.
020 3835 4678 View 020 3835 4678
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Dr Mana Barnett
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central London, London WC1X
In my years of experience, I have worked for the NHS in a number of settings, including, primary care mental health service, weight management service, and Women’s Health at University Colleague Hospital (providing psychological therapies to people with intersex and complex gynecological conditions, and couples with fertility issues).
I view therapy as a collaborative enterprise between client and therapist, with the shared goal of gaining understanding and facilitating a process of acceptance or change. In recognising that we are all unique, each with our own beliefs, values and attitudes about ourselves, others, and the world, I believe that it is important to tailor therapy to the individual needs of my clients. I work with a range of psychological theories and approaches, including Existential-phenomenological therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement therapy, providing both short and longer-term therapy, where appropriate.
In my years of experience, I have worked for the NHS in a number of settings, including, primary care mental health service, weight management service, and Women’s Health at University Colleague Hospital (providing psychological therapies to people with intersex and complex gynecological conditions, and couples with fertility issues).
I view therapy as a collaborative enterprise between client and therapist, with the shared goal of gaining understanding and facilitating a process of acceptance or change. In recognising that we are all unique, each with our own beliefs, values and attitudes about ourselves, others, and the world, I believe that it is important to tailor therapy to the individual needs of my clients. I work with a range of psychological theories and approaches, including Existential-phenomenological therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement therapy, providing both short and longer-term therapy, where appropriate.
020 3984 9044 View 020 3984 9044
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Dr Nithura Sivarajah
Psychotherapist, PsychD, HCPC-Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC2H  (Online Only)
I am an experienced senior clinical psychologist (trained at Oxford University). I offer assessments and treatment for adolescents and adults facing a range of difficulties including, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties), anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, OCD, panic, psychosis), trauma (e.g., PTSD, attachment difficulties), ADHD and autism, personality disorders and low self esteem. The therapy I offer is integrative and draws on CBT, ACT, Compassion based therapies, DBT, EMDR and Systemic Therapy. I highly value the importance of developing a safe, trustworthy and empathic therapeutic relationship.
I am an experienced senior clinical psychologist (trained at Oxford University). I offer assessments and treatment for adolescents and adults facing a range of difficulties including, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties), anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, OCD, panic, psychosis), trauma (e.g., PTSD, attachment difficulties), ADHD and autism, personality disorders and low self esteem. The therapy I offer is integrative and draws on CBT, ACT, Compassion based therapies, DBT, EMDR and Systemic Therapy. I highly value the importance of developing a safe, trustworthy and empathic therapeutic relationship.
01235 639394 View 01235 639394
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David Weale
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC1H
I work with couples.
I am a transactional analysis psychotherapist and counsellor. I always appreciate that it takes courage to seek support and the first step can seem daunting. Therapy can help to organise your thoughts and feelings and free you from repeated patterns of behaviour that prevent you from leading a happier and more fulfilling life. You can learn to understand why those patterns are there and how to change them, so that they no longer control what you are trying to achieve for yourself. I work online and face to face (depending on availability of space). The virtual setting is calm, confidential and safe.
I work with couples.
I am a transactional analysis psychotherapist and counsellor. I always appreciate that it takes courage to seek support and the first step can seem daunting. Therapy can help to organise your thoughts and feelings and free you from repeated patterns of behaviour that prevent you from leading a happier and more fulfilling life. You can learn to understand why those patterns are there and how to change them, so that they no longer control what you are trying to achieve for yourself. I work online and face to face (depending on availability of space). The virtual setting is calm, confidential and safe.
020 3917 4167 View 020 3917 4167
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citypsychologicalservices
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central London, London EC3A
If you think that your partner or parents would like to know more about your struggle, and how best to help and support you, I can offer a BPD private Psycho-education session as a one-off, to help your partner or relatives to understand you better.
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,
If you think that your partner or parents would like to know more about your struggle, and how best to help and support you, I can offer a BPD private Psycho-education session as a one-off, to help your partner or relatives to understand you better.
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,
020 3667 2567 View 020 3667 2567
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Jon Sedarati
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC2B  (Online Only)
For you, that might mean finding a loving spouse, overcoming an addiction, or becoming more confident.
You’re here because you want something to change. You might not know exactly what that is but something feels wrong. Perhaps you feel anxious or depressed. Or maybe you’ve been getting into fights with your spouse, family, or colleagues. Whatever your problems, they are unique to you.
For you, that might mean finding a loving spouse, overcoming an addiction, or becoming more confident.
You’re here because you want something to change. You might not know exactly what that is but something feels wrong. Perhaps you feel anxious or depressed. Or maybe you’ve been getting into fights with your spouse, family, or colleagues. Whatever your problems, they are unique to you.
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Jess MacIntyre-Harrison
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC1A
I approach difficulties such as low mood, trauma, anxiety, and sexual or relationship problems with a curiosity about ‘what have you had to go through?’ rather than ‘what is wrong with you?’.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience working with people struggling with complex life & emotional difficulties. Through building a trusting relationship, I aim to sit alongside my clients & empower them in their journeys towards getting to know themselves better, understanding their difficulties, and compassionately making change. I centre compassion and non-judgement in my work, integrating ideas borrowed from Narrative Therapy (NT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Analytic Therapy (CAT) and body work.
I approach difficulties such as low mood, trauma, anxiety, and sexual or relationship problems with a curiosity about ‘what have you had to go through?’ rather than ‘what is wrong with you?’.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience working with people struggling with complex life & emotional difficulties. Through building a trusting relationship, I aim to sit alongside my clients & empower them in their journeys towards getting to know themselves better, understanding their difficulties, and compassionately making change. I centre compassion and non-judgement in my work, integrating ideas borrowed from Narrative Therapy (NT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Analytic Therapy (CAT) and body work.
020 3835 3331 View 020 3835 3331
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Dr Paul Kong
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC1V
Over 20 years of rich clinical experience. Long track record of serving patients with mental health problems in public hospitals in Hong Kong and held the role of Adult Psychiatry Service Team In-charge. Skilled in assessing and treating a wide variety of psychological problems of adolescents and adults, such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, addiction problem, eating disorders, couple relationship problem, emotional and stress problems, etc. Appointed as Guest Lecturer of the University of Hong Kong and Honorary Clinical Supervisor of the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Over 20 years of rich clinical experience. Long track record of serving patients with mental health problems in public hospitals in Hong Kong and held the role of Adult Psychiatry Service Team In-charge. Skilled in assessing and treating a wide variety of psychological problems of adolescents and adults, such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, addiction problem, eating disorders, couple relationship problem, emotional and stress problems, etc. Appointed as Guest Lecturer of the University of Hong Kong and Honorary Clinical Supervisor of the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
020 4538 3071 View 020 4538 3071
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Richard Absalom
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC4M  (Online Only)
I offer a safe, secure and professional space for individuals and couples to explore whatever it is that is causing suffering.
Experienced and established Integrative Individual and Couples Counsellor offering online appointments on Zoom or Skype. As well as my initial core training and qualification in Integrative Counselling (2006) I am additionally qualified in Sex and Relationship therapy. I have worked with individuals since 2006, and couples since 2009. Whatever your circumstances, I am passionate about helping people tap back into their own resources in order to solve problems and make changes. I can help, when unhelpful thoughts patterns and behaviours are keeping you stuck. The aim is to help you gain insight, and heighten self awareness.
I offer a safe, secure and professional space for individuals and couples to explore whatever it is that is causing suffering.
Experienced and established Integrative Individual and Couples Counsellor offering online appointments on Zoom or Skype. As well as my initial core training and qualification in Integrative Counselling (2006) I am additionally qualified in Sex and Relationship therapy. I have worked with individuals since 2006, and couples since 2009. Whatever your circumstances, I am passionate about helping people tap back into their own resources in order to solve problems and make changes. I can help, when unhelpful thoughts patterns and behaviours are keeping you stuck. The aim is to help you gain insight, and heighten self awareness.
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Neville Perrett
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC1N
ISSUES I WORK WITH ▪ Anxiety & panic attacks ▪ Depression ▪ Loneliness & isolation ▪ Low self esteem ▪ Relationship difficulties ▪ Post traumatic stress disorder ▪ Gay & lesbian isuues ▪ Bereavement & loss ▪ Sexual abuse ▪ Domestic abuse ▪ Drug and alcohol dependance THE WAY I WORK I am an integrative counsellor/psychotherapist which means I incor.
Counselling/Psychotherapy can help us understand better how we behave, what motivates us, and how past experiences can affect current behaviour. By expressing whatever is uppermost in our mind, feelings, thoughts, wishes, fears, memories and dreams can be explored within the safety of the therapeutic relationship. The aim being to enable us to find more appropriate ways of coping with our difficulties and to bring about changes in our thinking, feeling and behaviour. Through exploration therapy hopes to enable us to live a more fulfilling life and reach our full potential in the face of life's limitations.
ISSUES I WORK WITH ▪ Anxiety & panic attacks ▪ Depression ▪ Loneliness & isolation ▪ Low self esteem ▪ Relationship difficulties ▪ Post traumatic stress disorder ▪ Gay & lesbian isuues ▪ Bereavement & loss ▪ Sexual abuse ▪ Domestic abuse ▪ Drug and alcohol dependance THE WAY I WORK I am an integrative counsellor/psychotherapist which means I incor.
Counselling/Psychotherapy can help us understand better how we behave, what motivates us, and how past experiences can affect current behaviour. By expressing whatever is uppermost in our mind, feelings, thoughts, wishes, fears, memories and dreams can be explored within the safety of the therapeutic relationship. The aim being to enable us to find more appropriate ways of coping with our difficulties and to bring about changes in our thinking, feeling and behaviour. Through exploration therapy hopes to enable us to live a more fulfilling life and reach our full potential in the face of life's limitations.
020 3984 9843 View 020 3984 9843
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Lisa Home
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC4Y
Whatever your gender, sexual orientation, or relationship dynamic or status, I offer inclusive and affirming therapy to help with a range of difficult emotions, sexual issues, life-changing decisions, complicated relationship situations and personal identity issues.
MODERN RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPY Connecting with people and being intimate can stir up all sorts of anxieties or compound exiting issues. Struggling with relational or sexual difficulties, or navigating the complexities of trying find our sexual place in the world and becoming comfortable with who we are can be challenging. As as psychodynamic psychosexual therapist my aim is to help you improve emotional and physical intimacy either in the relationship with yourself or your connections with others, and to help you overcome or manage any sexual difficulties you're having.
Whatever your gender, sexual orientation, or relationship dynamic or status, I offer inclusive and affirming therapy to help with a range of difficult emotions, sexual issues, life-changing decisions, complicated relationship situations and personal identity issues.
MODERN RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPY Connecting with people and being intimate can stir up all sorts of anxieties or compound exiting issues. Struggling with relational or sexual difficulties, or navigating the complexities of trying find our sexual place in the world and becoming comfortable with who we are can be challenging. As as psychodynamic psychosexual therapist my aim is to help you improve emotional and physical intimacy either in the relationship with yourself or your connections with others, and to help you overcome or manage any sexual difficulties you're having.
020 4538 1632 View 020 4538 1632
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Jo Allen
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC2A  (Online Only)
I see individuals, couples and families and support people to think about how their relationships in life have impacted on them and support new understanding to improve relationships as well as improve mental health and move forward with ones life.
Hello, are you struggling with relationships, wanting to explore the dynamics in your family or how you have managed a difficult life transition or change in your life? I would hope to support you to explore these changes and how you have coped and support you to implement changes to support new understandings and improve your wellbeing. I am collaborative in my approach and balance supportive therapeutic conversations with suggestions for action depending on the clients needs.
I see individuals, couples and families and support people to think about how their relationships in life have impacted on them and support new understanding to improve relationships as well as improve mental health and move forward with ones life.
Hello, are you struggling with relationships, wanting to explore the dynamics in your family or how you have managed a difficult life transition or change in your life? I would hope to support you to explore these changes and how you have coped and support you to implement changes to support new understandings and improve your wellbeing. I am collaborative in my approach and balance supportive therapeutic conversations with suggestions for action depending on the clients needs.
020 4524 5560 View 020 4524 5560
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Alice Best
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC2A
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, working with individuals and couples. Experiencing an issue with sex or sexuality can be enormously upsetting and damaging to self esteem. Often relationships suffer as a result. Perhaps you have lived with a sexual issue or question about your sexuality for a while and have decided that now is the time to understand it better and work towards a goal. You may be in a relationship where the same argument or sequence plays out, or perhaps you find forming and maintaining relationships difficult and want to understand this better.
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, working with individuals and couples. Experiencing an issue with sex or sexuality can be enormously upsetting and damaging to self esteem. Often relationships suffer as a result. Perhaps you have lived with a sexual issue or question about your sexuality for a while and have decided that now is the time to understand it better and work towards a goal. You may be in a relationship where the same argument or sequence plays out, or perhaps you find forming and maintaining relationships difficult and want to understand this better.
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Ella Tekdag
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central London, London EC4R
My name is Ella and I am a therapist based in the UK. You may be struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelm, feelings of loneliness, significant loss and grief. Maybe you are struggling with important relationships in your life. Perhaps your struggle is not that clear and you have a feeling that something isn't quite right. I can help. I have helped clients find confidence, clarity, understanding, self-esteem, a way to express themselves and find meaning in an increasingly demanding world. I also work with couples helping them to find ways to better communicate, to feel seen and heard by each other.
My name is Ella and I am a therapist based in the UK. You may be struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelm, feelings of loneliness, significant loss and grief. Maybe you are struggling with important relationships in your life. Perhaps your struggle is not that clear and you have a feeling that something isn't quite right. I can help. I have helped clients find confidence, clarity, understanding, self-esteem, a way to express themselves and find meaning in an increasingly demanding world. I also work with couples helping them to find ways to better communicate, to feel seen and heard by each other.
020 4538 2160 View 020 4538 2160
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Iffat Akhtar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC2N  (Online Only)
I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
01923 961228 View 01923 961228
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Isil Sansoy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC2M
I offer an equal, open and accepting relationship space as well as specialised therapeutic techniques (EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, Focusing) within an existential framework.
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 offer an equal, open and accepting relationship space as well as specialised therapeutic techniques (EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, Focusing) within an existential framework.
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.
020 4538 7606 View 020 4538 7606
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Couples Counselling

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.