Family Counselling in Central London

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James Byrne
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
You feel different, and you have for a long time. You have carried silence, or shame, or questions that never quite let go. Many of the people I work with are queer, neurodiverse, or moving through change that feels heavier than they let on. Together we step outside the box of just talking. We cannot always think our way out of what hurts, we have to feel it, move with it, and live our way into something new. I work online, wherever you are in the UK. If you are ready for a space that welcomes the whole of you, I offer a free 15 minute consultation. As Tagore wrote, the butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.
You feel different, and you have for a long time. You have carried silence, or shame, or questions that never quite let go. Many of the people I work with are queer, neurodiverse, or moving through change that feels heavier than they let on. Together we step outside the box of just talking. We cannot always think our way out of what hurts, we have to feel it, move with it, and live our way into something new. I work online, wherever you are in the UK. If you are ready for a space that welcomes the whole of you, I offer a free 15 minute consultation. As Tagore wrote, the butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.
020 4652 6897 View 020 4652 6897
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Dr Sonam Patel
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Online Only
In therapy, I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about the challenges you may be facing – whether that’s anxiety, depression, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, or the aftermath of trauma. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you understand both what may have triggered these difficulties and what keeps them feeling stuck. We will also work towards meaningful goals that help you overcome these difficulties. In doing so, I hope to help you reconnect with your sense of agency and resilience, and with the important things you value in life.
In therapy, I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about the challenges you may be facing – whether that’s anxiety, depression, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, or the aftermath of trauma. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you understand both what may have triggered these difficulties and what keeps them feeling stuck. We will also work towards meaningful goals that help you overcome these difficulties. In doing so, I hope to help you reconnect with your sense of agency and resilience, and with the important things you value in life.
020 8016 3916 View 020 8016 3916
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Andreas Economides
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I hold a Masters degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and I’ve been trained in various therapies including CBT, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems and EMDR.
In our sessions, you can expect a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can openly express your concerns without fear of judgement. Together, we can explore and process difficult thoughts and feelings, helping you recognize unhelpful habits, resolve painful emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies and communication skills.
I hold a Masters degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and I’ve been trained in various therapies including CBT, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems and EMDR.
In our sessions, you can expect a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can openly express your concerns without fear of judgement. Together, we can explore and process difficult thoughts and feelings, helping you recognize unhelpful habits, resolve painful emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies and communication skills.
020 8629 1202 View 020 8629 1202
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British Hongkongers Psychological Services英國港僑心理服務
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Online Only
英國港僑心理服務(BHKPS)為在英港人提供可信賴及高質素的網上廣東話和英語心理輔導及評估服務。英國港僑心理服務為在英國的香港人提供值得信賴、了解文化及以實證為本的心理服務。我們的廣東話和英語治療師會以關懷和理解的方式幫助您應對生活中的各種挑戰。British Hong Kongers Psychological Service (BHKPS) provides culturally informed, high quality and evidence-based online counselling and assessment services in Cantonese and English for children, adolescents, and adults in the UK.
英國港僑心理服務(BHKPS)為在英港人提供可信賴及高質素的網上廣東話和英語心理輔導及評估服務。英國港僑心理服務為在英國的香港人提供值得信賴、了解文化及以實證為本的心理服務。我們的廣東話和英語治療師會以關懷和理解的方式幫助您應對生活中的各種挑戰。British Hong Kongers Psychological Service (BHKPS) provides culturally informed, high quality and evidence-based online counselling and assessment services in Cantonese and English for children, adolescents, and adults in the UK.
020 3870 3057 View 020 3870 3057
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The London Practice
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Central London, London WC2H
We have experience with a wide variety of issues, including: Relationship, Family issues, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, HIV, Sexuality, Life threatening illness, Addiction, Bereavement, Loss of meaning and purpose, Identity issues, Low self-esteem, Relationship issues, Sexual abuse, Suicidal thoughts and Employment issues.
We believe that everyone is unique and therefore is dealt with in a way that best caters to his or her individual needs. We work with you by exploring your world to see how you engage with your life and the people around you. Along the journey, we will explore your past, look at your present and see how you perceive the future. We will help you become more aware of your values, beliefs and limitations and help you connect and improve your relationship with yourself. This process may be challenging, yet extremely rewarding as we access the changes you want to make towards living the life that you want to live.
We have experience with a wide variety of issues, including: Relationship, Family issues, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, HIV, Sexuality, Life threatening illness, Addiction, Bereavement, Loss of meaning and purpose, Identity issues, Low self-esteem, Relationship issues, Sexual abuse, Suicidal thoughts and Employment issues.
We believe that everyone is unique and therefore is dealt with in a way that best caters to his or her individual needs. We work with you by exploring your world to see how you engage with your life and the people around you. Along the journey, we will explore your past, look at your present and see how you perceive the future. We will help you become more aware of your values, beliefs and limitations and help you connect and improve your relationship with yourself. This process may be challenging, yet extremely rewarding as we access the changes you want to make towards living the life that you want to live.
020 3962 0673 View 020 3962 0673
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Becky Wright
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Central London, London EC2M
I am an integrative psychotherapist, couples therapist, and psychosexual therapist offering therapy in Shoreditch, London, Bishop's Stortford and online. I support individuals, couples and partners to understand themselves and their relationships, work through challenges, and find practical ways forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection. My approach is warm, supportive, and non-judgemental, while also gently challenging when needed. Therapy with me is a space where you can speak openly, feel truly heard, and explore yourself and your relationships more deeply.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, couples therapist, and psychosexual therapist offering therapy in Shoreditch, London, Bishop's Stortford and online. I support individuals, couples and partners to understand themselves and their relationships, work through challenges, and find practical ways forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection. My approach is warm, supportive, and non-judgemental, while also gently challenging when needed. Therapy with me is a space where you can speak openly, feel truly heard, and explore yourself and your relationships more deeply.
020 3962 0644 View 020 3962 0644
Karen Hopkins
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Central London, London WC1B
Are you seeking healing and relief from the effects of complex trauma? As an experienced EMDR therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can embark on your journey towards recovery. Complex trauma can have a profound impact on various areas of your life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and disconnected. Through the powerful and evidence-based approach of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I can help you navigate the complexities of your traumatic experiences and find a path towards healing and growth.
Are you seeking healing and relief from the effects of complex trauma? As an experienced EMDR therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can embark on your journey towards recovery. Complex trauma can have a profound impact on various areas of your life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and disconnected. Through the powerful and evidence-based approach of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I can help you navigate the complexities of your traumatic experiences and find a path towards healing and growth.
020 3962 1075 View 020 3962 1075
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Kate Crawford
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Central London, London WC1H
I help individuals and couples improve their relationships, recover from past trauma and abuse, overcome sexual problems, manage their anxiety and more. I have lovely therapy rooms, conveniently located in Kings Cross and Oxford Circus, and I'm also happy to have sessions online. Clients find me easy to talk to, kind and insightful. They often stay with me long-term but I'm also happy to work short-term. I've been a therapist for over 15 years, so I'm very experienced and a much stronger therapist as a result. A really good therapist remains calm and steady, whatever clients throw at them! It takes years to develop that strength.
I help individuals and couples improve their relationships, recover from past trauma and abuse, overcome sexual problems, manage their anxiety and more. I have lovely therapy rooms, conveniently located in Kings Cross and Oxford Circus, and I'm also happy to have sessions online. Clients find me easy to talk to, kind and insightful. They often stay with me long-term but I'm also happy to work short-term. I've been a therapist for over 15 years, so I'm very experienced and a much stronger therapist as a result. A really good therapist remains calm and steady, whatever clients throw at them! It takes years to develop that strength.
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Carole Simpkins
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Central London, London EC4R
I offer counselling and supervision face-to-face in London and online. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, angry, confused, struggling in relationships or with bereavement, or simply be curious about yourself.
I offer counselling and supervision face-to-face in London and online. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, angry, confused, struggling in relationships or with bereavement, or simply be curious about yourself.
020 4634 3564 View 020 4634 3564
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Elaine Conway MBACP (Accred)
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Online Only
My primary approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS), supported by Polyvagal-informed practice to foster safety, regulation, and connection.
Our sessions will move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you. We will always seek permission from your system before approaching areas of pain or wounding. Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and somatic experience, while accessing the wisdom and strengths within to support healing, growth, and greater self-understanding.
My primary approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS), supported by Polyvagal-informed practice to foster safety, regulation, and connection.
Our sessions will move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you. We will always seek permission from your system before approaching areas of pain or wounding. Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and somatic experience, while accessing the wisdom and strengths within to support healing, growth, and greater self-understanding.
020 4538 5035 View 020 4538 5035
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Joanne Marks
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Central London, London EC1V
Hello - I am a warm empathic counsellor with ten years experience working with couples and individuals. I imagine you are looking for a therapist to support you with an internal struggle or difficulties in relationships. Whatever is on your mind I am here to listen without judgement and support you to process your thoughts and feelings. We may work towards new goals or finding different ways of being which may help you to move on with your life journey feeling less burden. We can work together to understand what will serve you best and support you to work with the new awareness you may gain through counselling.
Hello - I am a warm empathic counsellor with ten years experience working with couples and individuals. I imagine you are looking for a therapist to support you with an internal struggle or difficulties in relationships. Whatever is on your mind I am here to listen without judgement and support you to process your thoughts and feelings. We may work towards new goals or finding different ways of being which may help you to move on with your life journey feeling less burden. We can work together to understand what will serve you best and support you to work with the new awareness you may gain through counselling.
01263 801371 View 01263 801371
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Stefani Ross-Steen
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Central London, London EC4R
You may be doing your best to keep going, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense -which is exhausting. I’m Stefani, a warm yet dynamic therapist. I work with people to feel steadier and more connected to themselves. I support a broad range of concerns, particularly anxiety (racing thoughts, tension, a sense of foreboding), OCD (intrusive thoughts, compulsions, confusing rituals), and low self-esteem (self-criticism, people-pleasing, feeling undervalued). I also help with perfectionism, over-achieving, addictions, and neurodivergent ways of thinking, processing, and sensing the world.
You may be doing your best to keep going, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense -which is exhausting. I’m Stefani, a warm yet dynamic therapist. I work with people to feel steadier and more connected to themselves. I support a broad range of concerns, particularly anxiety (racing thoughts, tension, a sense of foreboding), OCD (intrusive thoughts, compulsions, confusing rituals), and low self-esteem (self-criticism, people-pleasing, feeling undervalued). I also help with perfectionism, over-achieving, addictions, and neurodivergent ways of thinking, processing, and sensing the world.
020 3962 0406 View 020 3962 0406
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Lorna Dunn
Counsellor, MBACP
Central London, London WC2H
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, and transitions.
You may be here because something in your life no longer feels quite right. Perhaps you find yourself returning to familiar difficulties, feeling stuck in old patterns, or carrying questions you can't quite answer on your own. This might follow a loss, a relationship ending, a career shift, becoming a parent, or simply a sense that something needs attention. Life may be carrying on as usual, and underneath there is a sense of feeling stuck, unsettled or unsure of what comes next.
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, and transitions.
You may be here because something in your life no longer feels quite right. Perhaps you find yourself returning to familiar difficulties, feeling stuck in old patterns, or carrying questions you can't quite answer on your own. This might follow a loss, a relationship ending, a career shift, becoming a parent, or simply a sense that something needs attention. Life may be carrying on as usual, and underneath there is a sense of feeling stuck, unsettled or unsure of what comes next.
020 4572 6589 View 020 4572 6589
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Dr Afrah Abdullahi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Central London, London EC4Y
Through collaborative efforts with individuals and families, I provide personalised therapy strategies, drawing from therapeutic models listed below.
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.
Through collaborative efforts with individuals and families, I provide personalised therapy strategies, drawing from therapeutic models listed below.
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.
020 3873 1577 View 020 3873 1577
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Cameron Ayres
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Central London, London WC1H
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel like a big one. So, congratulations on making the decision to come here and look for help. I can help you take the next steps towards a better future. You might be coming to therapy for help with a specific problem, such as coping with anxiety or depression or an earlier traumatic experience. Maybe something in your life has changed: a relationship has broken down or you are facing a loss, and you need help to process it and get through this difficult phase. Or you might be feeling lonely or lost yourself, or simply stuck in life, and need help finding where to go now.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel like a big one. So, congratulations on making the decision to come here and look for help. I can help you take the next steps towards a better future. You might be coming to therapy for help with a specific problem, such as coping with anxiety or depression or an earlier traumatic experience. Maybe something in your life has changed: a relationship has broken down or you are facing a loss, and you need help to process it and get through this difficult phase. Or you might be feeling lonely or lost yourself, or simply stuck in life, and need help finding where to go now.
020 3667 9233 View 020 3667 9233
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Gina Frattallone
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Central London, London WC1X
Hello, I'm Gina, a psychotherapist working in central London, in English, Spanish, and Italian. People come to me for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes there's something specific: a relationship, a loss, a transition. Sometimes it's harder to name than that. Just a quiet sense that something isn't quite right, or that the same things keep happening no matter how hard you try. In our work together, we slow down and pay attention to what is happening in the present, what the past is still asking, and what might be ready to shift.
Hello, I'm Gina, a psychotherapist working in central London, in English, Spanish, and Italian. People come to me for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes there's something specific: a relationship, a loss, a transition. Sometimes it's harder to name than that. Just a quiet sense that something isn't quite right, or that the same things keep happening no matter how hard you try. In our work together, we slow down and pay attention to what is happening in the present, what the past is still asking, and what might be ready to shift.
020 4572 8236 View 020 4572 8236
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Priscilla Vivian - Therapy For Founders
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, I'm Priscilla: a therapist, wellbeing consultant, and mindfulness facilitator passionate about helping entrepreneurs thrive. You’re ambitious, driven, and deeply committed to your work, but stress, self-doubt, or burnout may be getting in the way. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, grappling with imposter syndrome, or carrying the emotional weight of leadership. You want to feel more in control and confident in your decisions, able to set boundaries, and build a successful business without compromising your wellbeing. I'm here to help you make that a reality.
Hello, I'm Priscilla: a therapist, wellbeing consultant, and mindfulness facilitator passionate about helping entrepreneurs thrive. You’re ambitious, driven, and deeply committed to your work, but stress, self-doubt, or burnout may be getting in the way. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, grappling with imposter syndrome, or carrying the emotional weight of leadership. You want to feel more in control and confident in your decisions, able to set boundaries, and build a successful business without compromising your wellbeing. I'm here to help you make that a reality.
020 3728 8676 View 020 3728 8676
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Joseph Madden
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Central London, London EC2A
I'm interested in patterns from childhood and patterns from family histories as well as authenticity.
I am a qualified psychodynamic and Jungian-informed psychotherapist. I help adults explore the past experiences, unconscious patterns, and inner conflicts that lead to depression, stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck in life and relationships. Together, we work towards greater clarity and emotional balance. To help you find the right fit, I offer a free initial consultation, and I only charge for our first full session if we decide to work together.
I'm interested in patterns from childhood and patterns from family histories as well as authenticity.
I am a qualified psychodynamic and Jungian-informed psychotherapist. I help adults explore the past experiences, unconscious patterns, and inner conflicts that lead to depression, stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck in life and relationships. Together, we work towards greater clarity and emotional balance. To help you find the right fit, I offer a free initial consultation, and I only charge for our first full session if we decide to work together.
020 3857 3987 View 020 3857 3987
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Christopher Burke
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Central London, London EC2A
My ideal client is someone who feels disconnected, whether from themselves, others, or their environment. They might struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, but deep down, they seek growth and a more authentic life. They want to break free from old patterns, embrace their true feelings, and live more fully in the present. Their goal is to feel more alive, connected, and at peace with who they are. They're not just solving problems; they're on a journey to discover and embrace their true selves.
My ideal client is someone who feels disconnected, whether from themselves, others, or their environment. They might struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, but deep down, they seek growth and a more authentic life. They want to break free from old patterns, embrace their true feelings, and live more fully in the present. Their goal is to feel more alive, connected, and at peace with who they are. They're not just solving problems; they're on a journey to discover and embrace their true selves.
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Dr Lee-Anne Meleagrou-Hitchens
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Central London, London WC1H
Do you feel stressed or worried or perhaps stuck in some way and need someone to talk to? Life can get especially hard when you are struggling but keep going, pretending to the world that you’re ok but finding things difficult or overwhelming inside of yourself. Talking therapy offers a way out of this and my role is to facilitate a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can begin to address problem areas in your life. I work with a wide range of mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, relationship conflict and difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, burnout and bereavement.
Do you feel stressed or worried or perhaps stuck in some way and need someone to talk to? Life can get especially hard when you are struggling but keep going, pretending to the world that you’re ok but finding things difficult or overwhelming inside of yourself. Talking therapy offers a way out of this and my role is to facilitate a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can begin to address problem areas in your life. I work with a wide range of mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, relationship conflict and difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, burnout and bereavement.
020 4538 7801 View 020 4538 7801

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FAQ - About Family Therapy
What issues does family therapy help with?
Family therapy can help families navigate the complex dynamics of family life, including communication challenges and recurring conflict between family members. A therapist can help family members identify dysfunctional patterns in communication and develop healthier ways of relating. Family therapy may also be helpful during major life transitions or stressful events that affect the family system, such as grief, divorce, trauma, relocation, or a serious illness. In some cases, family therapy can support families coping with specific mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, alcohol or substance use disorders, and eating disorders. In these situations, therapy can provide education and support to family members, as well as to the individual with the mental health diagnosis.

How do I know if my family needs counselling?
Family therapy may be helpful if a family consistently struggles with conflict or communication in a way that affects daily life or relationships. It can also be beneficial when someone in the family is experiencing significant emotional or behavioural changes, such as a family member becoming aggressive, withdrawing, or struggling to cope after a traumatic event. Additionally, some concerns, such as addiction or eating disorders, may be especially important to address in the context of the family unit.

Who attends family counselling sessions?
Family counselling sessions are often attended by members of the immediate family, such as parents, caregivers, children, or siblings. However, other family members may attend when appropriate, including grandparents, stepparents, stepsiblings, or co-parents. Who attends may depend on the family’s needs, the therapist’s recommendations, and the goals of treatment.

Can family therapy be done online?
Family therapy can often be done online. Virtual sessions may be especially convenient when family members live in different locations, have busy schedules, or live in a rural area or part of the country where family therapists are less accessible. However, online therapy may not be the best fit for every family. In-person care may be more appropriate when there are safety concerns, severe conflict, limited privacy at home, or when young children have difficulty engaging through a screen.

What therapeutic approaches are used in family counselling?
Family therapy can take different forms, including systemic family therapy (exploring how individual actions affect the family), structural family therapy (uncovering the structure and relationship dynamics of the family unit), and attachment-based family therapy (focusing on how bonds between family members shape relationships). Family therapy may also include psychoeducation, which helps family members learn more about a mental health condition and how to respond to it more effectively.

How much does family therapy cost and is it covered by insurance?
Family therapy sessions, which typically last about 50 minutes to an hour, often range from around £75 to £150 or more, depending on factors such as location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. Family therapy often costs more than individual therapy because it involves multiple participants and more complex treatment planning. The NHS may cover family therapy, but access is often subject to local availability and waiting times. As a result, many families pay privately or use private health insurance or employee assistance benefits, if available. Before starting therapy, it is important to confirm how you will pay for sessions and whether family therapy is covered, which provider types are eligible, whether a referral is required, and whether there are limits on the number of sessions. ****