Parenting Counselling in Central London, London

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Dr Victoria Simkin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Central London, London WC2H
I specialise in anxiety, (including OCD), perinatal mental health, and trauma leading to attachment/relationship struggles. You might find yourself stuck in a loop of anxiety, or have thoughts that you feel too embarrassed to share. Maybe you have to force yourself out of bed, only to have another day that’s miserable. You might feel you’ve reached a stagnant point in life, feel anxious in your relationships, or maybe you’re going through huge change, like a break up or having a baby. Many people reach out to me to start therapy facing these problems. My aim is that you leave therapy feeling in control and happier.
I specialise in anxiety, (including OCD), perinatal mental health, and trauma leading to attachment/relationship struggles. You might find yourself stuck in a loop of anxiety, or have thoughts that you feel too embarrassed to share. Maybe you have to force yourself out of bed, only to have another day that’s miserable. You might feel you’ve reached a stagnant point in life, feel anxious in your relationships, or maybe you’re going through huge change, like a break up or having a baby. Many people reach out to me to start therapy facing these problems. My aim is that you leave therapy feeling in control and happier.
020 3763 8858 View 020 3763 8858
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Dr Dean Flanagan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Central London, London WC1B
I am a HCPC registered Psychologist who specialises in supporting teens and young adults 14 to 25 years old with various difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationships, loss as well as life transitions and identity. I offer both individual and group psychotherapy. My preferred therapeutic approach is psychodynamic, but I have the training, skills and experience to draw upon a range of psychological models to best meet your needs and goals.
I am a HCPC registered Psychologist who specialises in supporting teens and young adults 14 to 25 years old with various difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationships, loss as well as life transitions and identity. I offer both individual and group psychotherapy. My preferred therapeutic approach is psychodynamic, but I have the training, skills and experience to draw upon a range of psychological models to best meet your needs and goals.
020 3835 6408 View 020 3835 6408
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Dr Celia Sadie
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Central London, London EC1V
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 19 years' experience working with children, families and adults in private practice and in the NHS, offering psychological therapy that responds to each person's unique needs and goals. We can meet in person, in my consulting rooms in central London, or online. I have specialised in working with trauma, but also work with all kinds of psychological and relational issues and am trained in a range of evidence-based therapies. I am registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 19 years' experience working with children, families and adults in private practice and in the NHS, offering psychological therapy that responds to each person's unique needs and goals. We can meet in person, in my consulting rooms in central London, or online. I have specialised in working with trauma, but also work with all kinds of psychological and relational issues and am trained in a range of evidence-based therapies. I am registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
020 3907 3634 View 020 3907 3634
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Lucy Charlewood
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Central London, London EC1V
I'm an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist working with adult individuals. I am passionate about the process of change facilitated by a collaborative, confidential and safe therapeutic relationship. We can work together to help you understand the impact of your attachment history and transform patterns of relating and ways of being that may no longer serve you, so freeing you to live with greater fulfilment and self-acceptance, and to have more satisfying relationships. I practice in central London near Old Street and in east London near Stratford.
I'm an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist working with adult individuals. I am passionate about the process of change facilitated by a collaborative, confidential and safe therapeutic relationship. We can work together to help you understand the impact of your attachment history and transform patterns of relating and ways of being that may no longer serve you, so freeing you to live with greater fulfilment and self-acceptance, and to have more satisfying relationships. I practice in central London near Old Street and in east London near Stratford.
020 4572 5291 View 020 4572 5291
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Ann-Louise McCarthy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Central London, London WC1B
I am Ann McCarthy and I am a UKCP registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. I am also a member of CPJA (Council for Psychoanalytic and Jungian Analysts). I provide Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period. Our work together will focus on identifying, better understanding and working through the issues that are impacting negatively on your life so you are able to develop positive changes within yourself and in your ways of relating with others.
I am Ann McCarthy and I am a UKCP registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. I am also a member of CPJA (Council for Psychoanalytic and Jungian Analysts). I provide Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period. Our work together will focus on identifying, better understanding and working through the issues that are impacting negatively on your life so you are able to develop positive changes within yourself and in your ways of relating with others.
01227 931090 View 01227 931090
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Cate Hawke
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Central London, London EC1V
Would other people say that you’ve made a success of your life but you feel like there’s something missing? Would you like things to be different but have no idea what this would look like or where to begin? Perhaps you’ve realised that your trusted patterns of behaviour and coping strategies are no longer working for you, leaving you feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. Events in our lives can leave us feeling uncertain about the future and questioning who we are and where we would like to go next. Counselling and psychotherapy offer the breathing space to make sense of your life and what you might like to be different.
Would other people say that you’ve made a success of your life but you feel like there’s something missing? Would you like things to be different but have no idea what this would look like or where to begin? Perhaps you’ve realised that your trusted patterns of behaviour and coping strategies are no longer working for you, leaving you feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. Events in our lives can leave us feeling uncertain about the future and questioning who we are and where we would like to go next. Counselling and psychotherapy offer the breathing space to make sense of your life and what you might like to be different.
020 3389 6531 View 020 3389 6531
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Flavia Cigolla
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Central London, London EC1V
Life can feel overwhelming when perfectionism, self-doubt, or deep-rooted fears hold you back. Perhaps you find yourself overachieving but never feeling "good enough," or struggling with anxiety and self-criticism that drain your energy. You might be carrying the weight of trauma or difficult past experiences, repeating patterns that no longer serve you. If you feel stuck, exhausted, or disconnected from the life you want, know that you don’t have to navigate this alone. Therapy is a space where you can explore these struggles with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment.
Life can feel overwhelming when perfectionism, self-doubt, or deep-rooted fears hold you back. Perhaps you find yourself overachieving but never feeling "good enough," or struggling with anxiety and self-criticism that drain your energy. You might be carrying the weight of trauma or difficult past experiences, repeating patterns that no longer serve you. If you feel stuck, exhausted, or disconnected from the life you want, know that you don’t have to navigate this alone. Therapy is a space where you can explore these struggles with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment.
020 4572 0666 View 020 4572 0666
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Dr Violetta Papachristodoulou
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
2 Endorsed
Central London, London EC2M
Most people experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives and need to cope with pain and confusion. You may feel stuck and unmotivated or need to work through a traumatic experience from your past so you can move on with your life. You might also experience work related stress or be dealing with relationship difficulties. Self-development may also be the reason for seeking therapy. Therapy provides an opportunity to explore and make sense of your difficulties in a safe, non-judgmental environment, to develop your self-understanding and improve your relationships.
Most people experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives and need to cope with pain and confusion. You may feel stuck and unmotivated or need to work through a traumatic experience from your past so you can move on with your life. You might also experience work related stress or be dealing with relationship difficulties. Self-development may also be the reason for seeking therapy. Therapy provides an opportunity to explore and make sense of your difficulties in a safe, non-judgmental environment, to develop your self-understanding and improve your relationships.
023 8214 8365 View 023 8214 8365
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Dr Andy Adams
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I have over 14 years clinical experience, working with clients in England, Wales, Scotland and Canada! I work in both the NHS and in private practice, in a wide range of roles from Adult mental health to children and adolescent mental health. I have worked successfully with clients struggling with numerous mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, addictions, OCD, perinatal challenges, and sleep disorders. With child and adolescent mental health, I offer therapy and can provide a comprehensive assessment for ASD, ADHD, and other neurodiverse issues.
I have over 14 years clinical experience, working with clients in England, Wales, Scotland and Canada! I work in both the NHS and in private practice, in a wide range of roles from Adult mental health to children and adolescent mental health. I have worked successfully with clients struggling with numerous mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, addictions, OCD, perinatal challenges, and sleep disorders. With child and adolescent mental health, I offer therapy and can provide a comprehensive assessment for ASD, ADHD, and other neurodiverse issues.
01538 710704 View 01538 710704
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Dr Haneyeh Belyani
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Central London, London EC2M
My integrative training and years of experience enables me to draw on a range of psychological therapies in my work with children, adults, couples and families. I work with a range of difficulties including depressions, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties.
My integrative training and years of experience enables me to draw on a range of psychological therapies in my work with children, adults, couples and families. I work with a range of difficulties including depressions, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties.
020 3962 1652 View 020 3962 1652
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Dr Paul Kong
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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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Brigid MacCarthy
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Central London, London EC1A
I am a thoughtful practitioner with over 30 years of experience. I help adults experiencing emotional distress and mental health difficulties. This might include issues with low mood, anxiety and obsessional thinking, trauma, concerns about self image, identity and relationships. I am integrative and use CBT, narrative and psychodynamic approaches. I am also a qualified in dynamic interpersonal therapy (DIT). I adapt my therapeutic approach to your circumstances and am trained and experienced in working with psychological complexity and at depth if this is what you want and need.
I am a thoughtful practitioner with over 30 years of experience. I help adults experiencing emotional distress and mental health difficulties. This might include issues with low mood, anxiety and obsessional thinking, trauma, concerns about self image, identity and relationships. I am integrative and use CBT, narrative and psychodynamic approaches. I am also a qualified in dynamic interpersonal therapy (DIT). I adapt my therapeutic approach to your circumstances and am trained and experienced in working with psychological complexity and at depth if this is what you want and need.
020 3835 5191 View 020 3835 5191
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Erica Eassom
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Central London, London WC1N
I can help if you're struggling in your relationship to yourself or those around you. This might include feeling repeatedly let down, rejected, abandoned; feeling depressed, anxious, ashamed as well as self-critical; lacking in intimacy and trust or even fearing others. I can also help if you have been affected by past trauma. You might struggle with food and eating, self-harming or experience unstable emotions as well as substance abuse. You might have difficulty asserting yourself or consistently finding yourself in vulnerable situations and problematic relationships and have difficulty establishing long-term relationships.
I can help if you're struggling in your relationship to yourself or those around you. This might include feeling repeatedly let down, rejected, abandoned; feeling depressed, anxious, ashamed as well as self-critical; lacking in intimacy and trust or even fearing others. I can also help if you have been affected by past trauma. You might struggle with food and eating, self-harming or experience unstable emotions as well as substance abuse. You might have difficulty asserting yourself or consistently finding yourself in vulnerable situations and problematic relationships and have difficulty establishing long-term relationships.
020 8051 7910 View 020 8051 7910
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N'na Mariam Savadogo
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety, distressing or intrusive thoughts? Thoughts and feelings that stop you from getting out of bed, finishing this important school, home or office task; maybe you constantly feel terrified that something bad is going to happen? I hear you and I am here to help you. Together we will work in helping you understand the root causes and build healthy strategies to manage your thoughts and feelings which will eventually help you heal and feel empowered again.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety, distressing or intrusive thoughts? Thoughts and feelings that stop you from getting out of bed, finishing this important school, home or office task; maybe you constantly feel terrified that something bad is going to happen? I hear you and I am here to help you. Together we will work in helping you understand the root causes and build healthy strategies to manage your thoughts and feelings which will eventually help you heal and feel empowered again.
020 7123 5124 View 020 7123 5124
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Marek Sarnecki
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Central London, London EC4N
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.
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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Anna Gyorfi
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Central London, London WC1X
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist working with adults and couples. My clients usually seek help for specific reasons such as panic attacks, physical pain or discomfort without apparent medical reason, phobic anxieties or problems with eating, sleeping or sexuality. At other times help is sought because of more general underlying feelings of depression or anxiety, difficulties in concentrating, dissatisfaction in work or inability to form satisfactory relationships.
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist working with adults and couples. My clients usually seek help for specific reasons such as panic attacks, physical pain or discomfort without apparent medical reason, phobic anxieties or problems with eating, sleeping or sexuality. At other times help is sought because of more general underlying feelings of depression or anxiety, difficulties in concentrating, dissatisfaction in work or inability to form satisfactory relationships.
020 3826 8376 View 020 3826 8376
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Raluca Ursica
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Central London, London EC2V
Hello, I understand that taking the first step towards seeking therapy can be daunting, but please know that it's also a courageous and empowering decision. Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or seeking profound, long-term change, the decision to talk is a transformative experience. My approach as a therapist is rooted in compassion, empathy, and empowerment. I believe in equipping you with the skills to find a profound sense of inner balance, tapping into the rich resources within you—body, spirit, mind, and emotion.
Hello, I understand that taking the first step towards seeking therapy can be daunting, but please know that it's also a courageous and empowering decision. Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or seeking profound, long-term change, the decision to talk is a transformative experience. My approach as a therapist is rooted in compassion, empathy, and empowerment. I believe in equipping you with the skills to find a profound sense of inner balance, tapping into the rich resources within you—body, spirit, mind, and emotion.
020 3319 6334 View 020 3319 6334
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Joanna Wajszczuk
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Central London, London EC3V
I am a UKCP-accredited Gestalt and EMDR Psychotherapist, offering services in both English and Polish. I have over 14 years of experience in private practice, supporting clients with a range of mental health needs. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I worked across various mental health settings, including social care, outreach support, family support, supported living accommodations, project management, the NHS, and Mind.
I am a UKCP-accredited Gestalt and EMDR Psychotherapist, offering services in both English and Polish. I have over 14 years of experience in private practice, supporting clients with a range of mental health needs. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I worked across various mental health settings, including social care, outreach support, family support, supported living accommodations, project management, the NHS, and Mind.
020 3984 9798 View 020 3984 9798
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Talking Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Central London, London EC2M
Our online therapists provide effective treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma recovery. Our professional helps couples and indiviuals to rebuild meaningful connections and support them in facing life’s pressures and expectations. Talking Counselling changes lives. Call us for a FREE initial consultation on 07960333256 (Whatsapp).
Our online therapists provide effective treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma recovery. Our professional helps couples and indiviuals to rebuild meaningful connections and support them in facing life’s pressures and expectations. Talking Counselling changes lives. Call us for a FREE initial consultation on 07960333256 (Whatsapp).
020 3962 0491 View 020 3962 0491
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Robert Marshall
Counsellor, MBACP
Central London, London WC1V
Therapy can assist in a variety of ways, from being a place to express feelings and thoughts without judgment and in confidence, to exploring deeply traumatic experiences with professional support. It can be a form of personal development - an opportunity to increase your self-awareness, become more emotionally robust, learn about your life story and develop your understanding of how you came to be who you are today. Whatever brings you to therapy, I will provide a safe, professional and confidential space for you to explore, discover, grow and change.
Therapy can assist in a variety of ways, from being a place to express feelings and thoughts without judgment and in confidence, to exploring deeply traumatic experiences with professional support. It can be a form of personal development - an opportunity to increase your self-awareness, become more emotionally robust, learn about your life story and develop your understanding of how you came to be who you are today. Whatever brings you to therapy, I will provide a safe, professional and confidential space for you to explore, discover, grow and change.
020 3893 2791 View 020 3893 2791

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