Self-Harming Counselling in Central London, London

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Alison Goolnik
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you depressed or self-harming?
Through therapy, we can explore your feelings, help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop effective coping strategies and help you overcome negative thoughts. My speciality is working with anxiety and self-esteem and my experience includes further education colleges, schools, hospitals, support services and helplines.
Are you depressed or self-harming?
Through therapy, we can explore your feelings, help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop effective coping strategies and help you overcome negative thoughts. My speciality is working with anxiety and self-esteem and my experience includes further education colleges, schools, hospitals, support services and helplines.
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Chrystal Therapy (Autism Specialist)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC2H
We have extensive experience working with children and young people (CYP) in schools, helping those who are struggling with: Self-Harming Behaviors, anxiey and low self esteem.
Are you, or someone you care for, navigating the challenges of ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? You’re not alone, at Chrystal Therapy, we are here to walk this journey with you. We understand how overwhelming these unique paths can feel. But we also know they can lead to incredible growth and uncover remarkable strengths. At Chrystal Therapy, our experienced team of therapists is dedicated to providing personalised care in a safe, supportive environment. We are proud to be registered members of the BACP.
We have extensive experience working with children and young people (CYP) in schools, helping those who are struggling with: Self-Harming Behaviors, anxiey and low self esteem.
Are you, or someone you care for, navigating the challenges of ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? You’re not alone, at Chrystal Therapy, we are here to walk this journey with you. We understand how overwhelming these unique paths can feel. But we also know they can lead to incredible growth and uncover remarkable strengths. At Chrystal Therapy, our experienced team of therapists is dedicated to providing personalised care in a safe, supportive environment. We are proud to be registered members of the BACP.
01905 975299 View 01905 975299
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Erica Eassom
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC1N
You might struggle with food and eating, self-harming or experience unstable emotions as well as substance abuse.
I have over a decade of experience working with people with complex emotional problems in academia, the NHS, and the third sector. I have a special interest in working with survivors of childhood abuse and domestic violence and work as an expert witness in the area of gender-based violence and complex trauma.
You might struggle with food and eating, self-harming or experience unstable emotions as well as substance abuse.
I have over a decade of experience working with people with complex emotional problems in academia, the NHS, and the third sector. I have a special interest in working with survivors of childhood abuse and domestic violence and work as an expert witness in the area of gender-based violence and complex trauma.
020 8051 7910 View 020 8051 7910
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Shana Laffy - Relationship Therapist
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed & based on cutting-edge neuroscience.
Connecting and relating to others is often one of life's hardest and most painful parts. Many people face challenges with their relationships, whether that's with a partner, friends, siblings, parents, or even the most important relationship—with themselves. People may come to therapy to talk about their sexuality or sexual challenges, communication blocks or trust issues. Partners may want to explore difficult topics such as a lack of desire or intimacy, or people might be curious to change aspects of their life that are no longer serving them.
My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed & based on cutting-edge neuroscience.
Connecting and relating to others is often one of life's hardest and most painful parts. Many people face challenges with their relationships, whether that's with a partner, friends, siblings, parents, or even the most important relationship—with themselves. People may come to therapy to talk about their sexuality or sexual challenges, communication blocks or trust issues. Partners may want to explore difficult topics such as a lack of desire or intimacy, or people might be curious to change aspects of their life that are no longer serving them.
020 3835 4910 View 020 3835 4910
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Szabolcs Gálvölgyi
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Serves Area
My competence is in working with: anxiety, low mood and depression, loss or bereavement, difficulties with emotional recognition/identification/expression, break ups, loneliness, isolation, living abroad/away from home, anger-management difficulties, different forms of abuse, eating- and sleeping difficulties, suicidal thoughts, and self-harming behaviour.
Welcome to my page! My name is Szabolcs - I acknowledge that it is a difficult name; do not worry if you do not know how to pronounce it. I am a fully qualified practitioner and I provide psychological therapy to adults and adolesents. I completed a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, a Master of Science degree in counselling psychology, and I also regularly attend further training. I offer my therapeutic services to women as well as to men, and in addition to working with the below difficulties, I am also open to hear about what you are seeking support for. You can book in for a FREE initial consultation as well.
My competence is in working with: anxiety, low mood and depression, loss or bereavement, difficulties with emotional recognition/identification/expression, break ups, loneliness, isolation, living abroad/away from home, anger-management difficulties, different forms of abuse, eating- and sleeping difficulties, suicidal thoughts, and self-harming behaviour.
Welcome to my page! My name is Szabolcs - I acknowledge that it is a difficult name; do not worry if you do not know how to pronounce it. I am a fully qualified practitioner and I provide psychological therapy to adults and adolesents. I completed a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, a Master of Science degree in counselling psychology, and I also regularly attend further training. I offer my therapeutic services to women as well as to men, and in addition to working with the below difficulties, I am also open to hear about what you are seeking support for. You can book in for a FREE initial consultation as well.
01296 323423 View 01296 323423
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Rebecca Stevenson
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC1V
I have over 15 years experience working with teenagers as well as families and adults. The types of issues that I treat include: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, anger management, self-injurious behaviour, low self-esteem, trauma, grief and life transitions. I believe that people are best able to make sense of how their experiences impact their present lives when they feel seen and heard within a respectful therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your emotional difficulties, identify any patterns, and draw on your strengths to move forward with your life.
I have over 15 years experience working with teenagers as well as families and adults. The types of issues that I treat include: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, anger management, self-injurious behaviour, low self-esteem, trauma, grief and life transitions. I believe that people are best able to make sense of how their experiences impact their present lives when they feel seen and heard within a respectful therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your emotional difficulties, identify any patterns, and draw on your strengths to move forward with your life.
020 7123 8466 View 020 7123 8466
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Rachel Milroy
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC1V
People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.
People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.
01952 780151 View 01952 780151
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Ed Sammons
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC2H
Hi, my name’s Ed, I’m a Therapist working online nationally. I work with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties from many different backgrounds, everyone’s story and reason for coming to therapy are different but all are equal. I offer both long and short term individual therapy, generally the length of therapy is something that we would discuss in our first session. In the case of longer term therapy we would frequently review as the therapy progresses to consider what work remains and when might it be appropriate to conclude therapy.
Hi, my name’s Ed, I’m a Therapist working online nationally. I work with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties from many different backgrounds, everyone’s story and reason for coming to therapy are different but all are equal. I offer both long and short term individual therapy, generally the length of therapy is something that we would discuss in our first session. In the case of longer term therapy we would frequently review as the therapy progresses to consider what work remains and when might it be appropriate to conclude therapy.
07445 308824 View 07445 308824
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Monika Vrbjarova
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE. THE TIME IS NOW. I have named my website as the Sacred Voice Therapy, because I truly believe we all have that innermost voice within us. Some call it "gut feeling" others "intuition". However we "label" it, it is always there for us to access it. Are you looking for a long lasting Change? Are you questioning the point of it all? Are you curious about your full potential? Do you want to live your life boldly and fully? Do you have questions around true emotional intimacy? Are you wondering about your inner peace and equanimity?
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE. THE TIME IS NOW. I have named my website as the Sacred Voice Therapy, because I truly believe we all have that innermost voice within us. Some call it "gut feeling" others "intuition". However we "label" it, it is always there for us to access it. Are you looking for a long lasting Change? Are you questioning the point of it all? Are you curious about your full potential? Do you want to live your life boldly and fully? Do you have questions around true emotional intimacy? Are you wondering about your inner peace and equanimity?
020 3910 6719 View 020 3910 6719
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First Intervention Therapy [FIT]
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Nem is a highly qualified Specialist Senior Mental Health Nurse Practitioner able to meet clients needs both children and adults who are experiencing mental health problems. Nem and his Team also offers Mental Health Assessments at £1150 per assessment and this includes formulation and report writing; We may also signpost you and provide you with a working diagnosis for ADHD and/or ASC/ASD depending on the assessment out outcome. The working diagnosis is separate. .Most important, you do not have to wait for a diagnosis to start your treatment. So why suffer, so why wait ? Call us immediately and we happy to help you.
Nem is a highly qualified Specialist Senior Mental Health Nurse Practitioner able to meet clients needs both children and adults who are experiencing mental health problems. Nem and his Team also offers Mental Health Assessments at £1150 per assessment and this includes formulation and report writing; We may also signpost you and provide you with a working diagnosis for ADHD and/or ASC/ASD depending on the assessment out outcome. The working diagnosis is separate. .Most important, you do not have to wait for a diagnosis to start your treatment. So why suffer, so why wait ? Call us immediately and we happy to help you.
020 8159 9730 View 020 8159 9730
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Dr Howard Winfield
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
I provide a confidential, ethical and transparent therapy service for adults and young adults. I can help people who want to understand themselves better, process relational trauma, navigate difficult feelings, build healthier self-esteem, live more meaningful lives, and feel more themselves again. To do so, I tailor my practice to you and your uniqueness. Ultimately, I aim to provide you with the safety, space and understanding needed for you to explore your difficulties and to experience change. No matter who you are or what has happened to you, I work at your pace, with respect, no judgment, and with your goals at heart.
I provide a confidential, ethical and transparent therapy service for adults and young adults. I can help people who want to understand themselves better, process relational trauma, navigate difficult feelings, build healthier self-esteem, live more meaningful lives, and feel more themselves again. To do so, I tailor my practice to you and your uniqueness. Ultimately, I aim to provide you with the safety, space and understanding needed for you to explore your difficulties and to experience change. No matter who you are or what has happened to you, I work at your pace, with respect, no judgment, and with your goals at heart.
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Alexandra Noel Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC1X
I am a proud Black non-binary lesbian woman with Epilepsy, an invisible disability. I am a qualified integrative therapist. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma and an MSc in Mental Health Psychology. I am also a BAATN anti-oppression trainer. I am a Counsellor and Therapist with longstanding experience working with clients with a range of difficulties, including anxiety; depression; domestic abuse; childhood trauma and sexual abuse; gender and sexual identity; inter and trans-generational trauma; racism, cultural and religious oppression; living with disability and long-term/ chronic illnesses.
I am a proud Black non-binary lesbian woman with Epilepsy, an invisible disability. I am a qualified integrative therapist. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma and an MSc in Mental Health Psychology. I am also a BAATN anti-oppression trainer. I am a Counsellor and Therapist with longstanding experience working with clients with a range of difficulties, including anxiety; depression; domestic abuse; childhood trauma and sexual abuse; gender and sexual identity; inter and trans-generational trauma; racism, cultural and religious oppression; living with disability and long-term/ chronic illnesses.
020 4538 8434 View 020 4538 8434
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Psikolog Londra Terapi Platformu
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC2M
We believe in the transformative power of therapy and the resilience inherent in every individual. Our dedicated team of experienced psychologists and psychiatrists provides compassionate support for those navigating mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relational difficulties. We understand that each person's journey is unique, and we are committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for exploration and healing. Through personalised care and tailored therapeutic approaches, we empower clients to find their paths to well-being. For appointments please call us at +44 7761 931518.
We believe in the transformative power of therapy and the resilience inherent in every individual. Our dedicated team of experienced psychologists and psychiatrists provides compassionate support for those navigating mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relational difficulties. We understand that each person's journey is unique, and we are committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for exploration and healing. Through personalised care and tailored therapeutic approaches, we empower clients to find their paths to well-being. For appointments please call us at +44 7761 931518.
020 3870 3437 View 020 3870 3437
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Joe Day
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC1R
I am a BACP registered integrative, humanistic and psychodynamic counsellor. I can help you to connect the dots, making sense of what has happened in your life and why/how it’s affecting you now. I will encourage you to explore feelings at your own pace, at times gently challenging you and enabling you to notice blind spots and patterns. By bringing awareness and insight to difficult aspects of your life you will be able to move towards effective change and self growth.
I am a BACP registered integrative, humanistic and psychodynamic counsellor. I can help you to connect the dots, making sense of what has happened in your life and why/how it’s affecting you now. I will encourage you to explore feelings at your own pace, at times gently challenging you and enabling you to notice blind spots and patterns. By bringing awareness and insight to difficult aspects of your life you will be able to move towards effective change and self growth.
020 3828 7056 View 020 3828 7056
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Victor Salvador
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central London, London EC4A
I work with people that often feel trapped in patterns they don’t fully understand, but who notice their impact on their relationships, work, and emotional well-being. They may struggle with persistent anxiety, low mood, or interpersonal tensions and want to make sense of what lies beneath these difficulties. They’re often seeking a reflective space to explore their experiences in depth, understand the unconscious factors shaping their present, and wanting to have a space to tend to their early, formative years, seeking understanding and fostering meaningful lasting change.
I work with people that often feel trapped in patterns they don’t fully understand, but who notice their impact on their relationships, work, and emotional well-being. They may struggle with persistent anxiety, low mood, or interpersonal tensions and want to make sense of what lies beneath these difficulties. They’re often seeking a reflective space to explore their experiences in depth, understand the unconscious factors shaping their present, and wanting to have a space to tend to their early, formative years, seeking understanding and fostering meaningful lasting change.
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Nick Wakefield
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC1H
Waitlist for new clients
Offering adults therapy and psychological assessment in the centre of London and online. I think that every person’s therapy journey is different. Some people need skills and coping techniques to help deal with things in their current context. For others it is important to address the underlying psychological mechanisms that give rise to the problems or symptoms at different points in life. For some it is important to address childhood origins of problems so that they can break free of repeating, destructive life patterns. I want to help people find the journey that is right for them.
Offering adults therapy and psychological assessment in the centre of London and online. I think that every person’s therapy journey is different. Some people need skills and coping techniques to help deal with things in their current context. For others it is important to address the underlying psychological mechanisms that give rise to the problems or symptoms at different points in life. For some it is important to address childhood origins of problems so that they can break free of repeating, destructive life patterns. I want to help people find the journey that is right for them.
020 8154 5412 View 020 8154 5412
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Emma Brown
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Central London, London WC1H
I offer accepting, warm, and inclusive counselling in person in Kings Cross, central London and online/ phone. Taking a first step towards counselling can be difficult and confusing. It takes a lot of guts to acknowledge you want some help. If you are feeling anxiety, depression, low mood, spiralling thoughts or struggling to cope, I offer a space to share your story and receive understanding, warmth and support. 
I offer accepting, warm, and inclusive counselling in person in Kings Cross, central London and online/ phone. Taking a first step towards counselling can be difficult and confusing. It takes a lot of guts to acknowledge you want some help. If you are feeling anxiety, depression, low mood, spiralling thoughts or struggling to cope, I offer a space to share your story and receive understanding, warmth and support. 
020 3947 9638 View 020 3947 9638
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Lucy da Silva
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC1M
I offer a warm, comfortable and calming environment to help you feel safe to share your troubles and concerns. I understand how difficult it can be to approach therapy so will help with whatever it is you feel you need support with. One of the bravest and hardest decisions in life is to look at oneself so I am here to walk with you whilst you make that journey. I always tread the steps you choose to take with you and will help you to face up to the difficulties that have been painful enough to lead you to seek healing.
I offer a warm, comfortable and calming environment to help you feel safe to share your troubles and concerns. I understand how difficult it can be to approach therapy so will help with whatever it is you feel you need support with. One of the bravest and hardest decisions in life is to look at oneself so I am here to walk with you whilst you make that journey. I always tread the steps you choose to take with you and will help you to face up to the difficulties that have been painful enough to lead you to seek healing.
020 4572 2962 View 020 4572 2962
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Antonia Ballantyne
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Central London, London EC2R
We all experience times of uncertainty, loss and change and I believe we all benefit from sharing our burdens with someone else, in a safe and non-judgemental way. I understand seeking psychological support can feel scary but my approach is open, warm and accepting. I work collaboratively with people, treating all information in the strictest confidence. My aim is to empower each person to develop their own skills, building resilience to manage difficulties, in the present and going forward.
We all experience times of uncertainty, loss and change and I believe we all benefit from sharing our burdens with someone else, in a safe and non-judgemental way. I understand seeking psychological support can feel scary but my approach is open, warm and accepting. I work collaboratively with people, treating all information in the strictest confidence. My aim is to empower each person to develop their own skills, building resilience to manage difficulties, in the present and going forward.
020 8138 8552 View 020 8138 8552
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Gold Oak Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialise in working with sexual abuse and anxiety. My experience as a therapist covers a diverse range of client experiences and backgrounds. I believe in equality and inclusivity. My approach is collaborative, neurodivergent affirmative, and adapted to the needs and experiences of gender, sexuality and relationship diverse clients. I am I a kink aware therapist. I offer individual sessions for teens and adults and relationship counselling online via zoom. I strive to be honest and empathic and provide an open and trusting space; through which clients can explore and achieve clarity, acceptance and make changes for the better
I specialise in working with sexual abuse and anxiety. My experience as a therapist covers a diverse range of client experiences and backgrounds. I believe in equality and inclusivity. My approach is collaborative, neurodivergent affirmative, and adapted to the needs and experiences of gender, sexuality and relationship diverse clients. I am I a kink aware therapist. I offer individual sessions for teens and adults and relationship counselling online via zoom. I strive to be honest and empathic and provide an open and trusting space; through which clients can explore and achieve clarity, acceptance and make changes for the better
020 3856 7957 View 020 3856 7957
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Self-Harming Counsellors

How does therapy for self-harm work?

A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behaviour therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.

Which therapies are best for self-harm?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.

Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?

Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.