Emotionally Focused Counselling in Covent Garden, London
Kasia Cole
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2R
The app contains sessions where I teach you about crucial psychotherapeutic concepts and I guide you in meditation sessions, tapping and EFT, and in parts of EMDR sessions, to regulate your nervous system.
Hi, Kasia Cole here - a practising psychotherapist and an academic for over a decade in London. I created the Balance Psychotherapy APP for those who can’t be in psychotherapy, it’s not a right time at the moment, or you are in psychotherapy and you would like to deepen your experience in-between sessions or possibly speed up your healing. It is a unique programme that developed from the need of my clients to work with affect in depth and to balance it in their every day life. This is its strength and uniqueness - it works directly with emotions! Of course - I can always meet you for sessions.
The app contains sessions where I teach you about crucial psychotherapeutic concepts and I guide you in meditation sessions, tapping and EFT, and in parts of EMDR sessions, to regulate your nervous system.
Hi, Kasia Cole here - a practising psychotherapist and an academic for over a decade in London. I created the Balance Psychotherapy APP for those who can’t be in psychotherapy, it’s not a right time at the moment, or you are in psychotherapy and you would like to deepen your experience in-between sessions or possibly speed up your healing. It is a unique programme that developed from the need of my clients to work with affect in depth and to balance it in their every day life. This is its strength and uniqueness - it works directly with emotions! Of course - I can always meet you for sessions.
Marvin Blake
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2H
I work with a range of clients from different backgrounds and with a variety of presentations. Most of my work is with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and identity and relational difficulties. These may show up as intra or interpersonal difficulties, shame, fear or anxieties around health, performance and confidence, self-esteem and worth, and within social and relational contexts. I provide an open, non-judgemental, validating and conversational space that encourages curiosity, learning and growth, intrinsically and relationally.
I work with a range of clients from different backgrounds and with a variety of presentations. Most of my work is with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and identity and relational difficulties. These may show up as intra or interpersonal difficulties, shame, fear or anxieties around health, performance and confidence, self-esteem and worth, and within social and relational contexts. I provide an open, non-judgemental, validating and conversational space that encourages curiosity, learning and growth, intrinsically and relationally.
Emely Ostberg Msc (Counsl. Psychol).
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2A
Are you living with higher levels of anxiety than those around you would’ve guessed? Pouring over moves you make, wishing you said or did things differently? Are you worrying at nighttime, despite all your best efforts not to? When our internal alarm system gets activated and the button to turn it off seems to have gone missing, it has a way of taking over every area of our life. I'm guessing that if you're reading this you've probably tried many ways to control the way you're feeling. It can be a frustrating experience not to gain control over it, perhaps especially so, if you’re used to succeed in other areas of your life.
Are you living with higher levels of anxiety than those around you would’ve guessed? Pouring over moves you make, wishing you said or did things differently? Are you worrying at nighttime, despite all your best efforts not to? When our internal alarm system gets activated and the button to turn it off seems to have gone missing, it has a way of taking over every area of our life. I'm guessing that if you're reading this you've probably tried many ways to control the way you're feeling. It can be a frustrating experience not to gain control over it, perhaps especially so, if you’re used to succeed in other areas of your life.
Artful Retreats
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2N
The protective power of arts in health and mental health has been with us for millennia and today is evidence based. Daily life's emotional demands often go unnoticed and coping with anger, fear and sadness is socially accepted to happen in silence. Nourishing and protecting our mental health can get easily neglected. Although family and friends can play a wonderful supportive role in times of need they may not be enough in times of crisis. Making the choice to look after our mental health is our first step to personal growth. Making art is creative and fun. Being part of a supportive and safe group is therapeutic.
The protective power of arts in health and mental health has been with us for millennia and today is evidence based. Daily life's emotional demands often go unnoticed and coping with anger, fear and sadness is socially accepted to happen in silence. Nourishing and protecting our mental health can get easily neglected. Although family and friends can play a wonderful supportive role in times of need they may not be enough in times of crisis. Making the choice to look after our mental health is our first step to personal growth. Making art is creative and fun. Being part of a supportive and safe group is therapeutic.
Shannon Moore Mc. Advanced Child Adolescent Counsellor
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London SW1A (Online Only)
Welcome to Shannon's Safe Space! As a therapist with a Master's degree in Advanced Counselling Practice and experience working with over 2300 clients, as well as an additional background in teaching, I understand the challenges young people might face. Within this space, I provide Crisis and Emotional Wellbeing Counselling to children and young adults aged 5 – 25. Whether you're dealing with trauma, experiencing suicidal ideation, struggling with anxiety or relationship challenges, or just need someone to talk to, I'm here for you. Together, we'll develop strategies to help you
Welcome to Shannon's Safe Space! As a therapist with a Master's degree in Advanced Counselling Practice and experience working with over 2300 clients, as well as an additional background in teaching, I understand the challenges young people might face. Within this space, I provide Crisis and Emotional Wellbeing Counselling to children and young adults aged 5 – 25. Whether you're dealing with trauma, experiencing suicidal ideation, struggling with anxiety or relationship challenges, or just need someone to talk to, I'm here for you. Together, we'll develop strategies to help you
Lauran Ware
Psychotherapist, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2H (Online Only)
Lauran Ware BBS (Psych) BPsychSc (Hons) GMBPsS EMWT. I believe that heal emotional disturbances requires insight. My background in Psychology and Psychodyamic Psychotherapy has given me an amazing understanding of emotional wellness. I use a trauma informed approach and I believe true healing comes from looking at our emotional and mental lives and using the tools that keep us emotionally well. I have worked a lot with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, substance misuse, intimacy and relationship issues and disordered eating, anger, PTSD, CPTSD, BPD (in my experience these things can sometimes hang together too).
Lauran Ware BBS (Psych) BPsychSc (Hons) GMBPsS EMWT. I believe that heal emotional disturbances requires insight. My background in Psychology and Psychodyamic Psychotherapy has given me an amazing understanding of emotional wellness. I use a trauma informed approach and I believe true healing comes from looking at our emotional and mental lives and using the tools that keep us emotionally well. I have worked a lot with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, substance misuse, intimacy and relationship issues and disordered eating, anger, PTSD, CPTSD, BPD (in my experience these things can sometimes hang together too).
Dr Rozina Anwar
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2H
Hello, I'm Rozina. I'm a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer. I've worked in the NHS, educational and charitable sectors, and in academia. My doctorate training has equipped me with the academic and clinical expertise which guide me during practice. My role as a university lecturer also roots me in the theory and philosophy behind practice which aids me in understanding the lived experience of my clients.
Hello, I'm Rozina. I'm a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer. I've worked in the NHS, educational and charitable sectors, and in academia. My doctorate training has equipped me with the academic and clinical expertise which guide me during practice. My role as a university lecturer also roots me in the theory and philosophy behind practice which aids me in understanding the lived experience of my clients.
Dr Paul Kong
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, 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.
The London Practice
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2H
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 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.
Sarah Drewer
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Covent Garden, London W10 (Online Only)
I believe that we all have the capacity for growth and change given the right environment. Creating that environment starts with finding a therapist you can connect and feel safe with. As individual & unique beings it makes sense to me that there is no ‘one size fits all model’ when it comes to therapy. Naturally, different people need different things at different times. The wonderfully dynamic process of therapy is proven to work best when it is co-created (between therapist and client) in the presence of genuine warmth, open-mindedness, listening and acceptance. These qualities are always at the heart of my work.
I believe that we all have the capacity for growth and change given the right environment. Creating that environment starts with finding a therapist you can connect and feel safe with. As individual & unique beings it makes sense to me that there is no ‘one size fits all model’ when it comes to therapy. Naturally, different people need different things at different times. The wonderfully dynamic process of therapy is proven to work best when it is co-created (between therapist and client) in the presence of genuine warmth, open-mindedness, listening and acceptance. These qualities are always at the heart of my work.
Maria Thompson
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2H (Online Only)
Are you caught in a cycle of broken relationships, battling Self sabotage, shame, and low self-esteem? Does anger, addiction, or a yearning for change linger in your thoughts, yet you're uncertain where to begin? Perhaps your upbringing was marked by hostility, abuse or you felt unseen & unheard by emotionally distant parents. Whether your struggles stem from short-term or prolonged trauma, navigating its impact on your daily life leaves you feeling adrift, unsure how to separate the past from the present.
Are you caught in a cycle of broken relationships, battling Self sabotage, shame, and low self-esteem? Does anger, addiction, or a yearning for change linger in your thoughts, yet you're uncertain where to begin? Perhaps your upbringing was marked by hostility, abuse or you felt unseen & unheard by emotionally distant parents. Whether your struggles stem from short-term or prolonged trauma, navigating its impact on your daily life leaves you feeling adrift, unsure how to separate the past from the present.
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Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London NW1
Person-centred counselling puts you at the centre of our sessions, while I guide our discussions and support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to provide structure to your thinking. The guiding purpose is to allow you to discover the best way forward for you as an individual - we are all unique. There are a number of reasons why you might want to engage in therapy and often our conversations can cover unexpected topics. I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, registered with the BACP and NCPS.
Person-centred counselling puts you at the centre of our sessions, while I guide our discussions and support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to provide structure to your thinking. The guiding purpose is to allow you to discover the best way forward for you as an individual - we are all unique. There are a number of reasons why you might want to engage in therapy and often our conversations can cover unexpected topics. I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, registered with the BACP and NCPS.
Victoria Walford
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2A
Hello! I healed myself from Complex PTSD, to include flashbacks, anxiety, pain, sadness, anger, unwanted thoughts, sleepless nights and overwhelming feelings. I will teach you the tools to overcome your challenges via pocketstressbuster.com. What bothers you now? What do you want to achieve? This is your starting point. Your life experience shapes your behaviour and personality. Unwanted thoughts, feelings and habits are a product of your brain trying to help you, but by now that help is out of date. Learn how EMDR can 're-set yourself’ and strengthen your nervous system to build resilience for future happiness and success.
Hello! I healed myself from Complex PTSD, to include flashbacks, anxiety, pain, sadness, anger, unwanted thoughts, sleepless nights and overwhelming feelings. I will teach you the tools to overcome your challenges via pocketstressbuster.com. What bothers you now? What do you want to achieve? This is your starting point. Your life experience shapes your behaviour and personality. Unwanted thoughts, feelings and habits are a product of your brain trying to help you, but by now that help is out of date. Learn how EMDR can 're-set yourself’ and strengthen your nervous system to build resilience for future happiness and success.
Dr Ann Collins
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London W4
I am counselling psychologist and integrative psychotherapist that has worked with couples and individuals for over 20 years. Being an integrative psychotherapist means, I believe that different approaches are needed to deal with the individual needs of my client - one size does not fit all. With that in mind, I have trained within various approaches, so I can offer a more holistic and in-depth approach in how I work. Working with my clients, I see us finding ways of overcoming or addressing the issues that are presented, in a way that feels authentic to how they are as people.
I am counselling psychologist and integrative psychotherapist that has worked with couples and individuals for over 20 years. Being an integrative psychotherapist means, I believe that different approaches are needed to deal with the individual needs of my client - one size does not fit all. With that in mind, I have trained within various approaches, so I can offer a more holistic and in-depth approach in how I work. Working with my clients, I see us finding ways of overcoming or addressing the issues that are presented, in a way that feels authentic to how they are as people.
Leigh Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2A
Are you struggling with difficult, painful emotions? Do you ever feel you're drowning in the pressures and stresses of everyday life? It happens to all of us at some point. Talking about your personal concerns can help to put them into perspective and find a way forward. Perhaps you're dealing with a family bereavement or a personal crisis? Maybe you're a parent struggling with the challenges of living with a teenager? Sharing your feelings with someone who's understanding and empathic can be life-changing, Seeking out solutions to what is testing you will give you the focus to deal with those difficulties and motivate you forward.
Are you struggling with difficult, painful emotions? Do you ever feel you're drowning in the pressures and stresses of everyday life? It happens to all of us at some point. Talking about your personal concerns can help to put them into perspective and find a way forward. Perhaps you're dealing with a family bereavement or a personal crisis? Maybe you're a parent struggling with the challenges of living with a teenager? Sharing your feelings with someone who's understanding and empathic can be life-changing, Seeking out solutions to what is testing you will give you the focus to deal with those difficulties and motivate you forward.
Naomi Glover
MSc
Not Verified Not Verified
2 Endorsed
Covent Garden, London WC2B (Online Only)
To thrive at work and in life, we rely on having good concentration, focus, decision-making, memory, emotional agility, psychological flexibility and cognitive ability. Together, these functions can be described as 'good brain health'. However, these vital functions can be interrupted by stress, anxiety, neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia), hormonal changes, and viruses such as Long Covid. I work with people who want to proactively improve, protect and optimise their brain health, executive function, peak performance and mental wellbeing.
To thrive at work and in life, we rely on having good concentration, focus, decision-making, memory, emotional agility, psychological flexibility and cognitive ability. Together, these functions can be described as 'good brain health'. However, these vital functions can be interrupted by stress, anxiety, neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia), hormonal changes, and viruses such as Long Covid. I work with people who want to proactively improve, protect and optimise their brain health, executive function, peak performance and mental wellbeing.
Dr Jeffrey McDonnell
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2A
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist (trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London) and researcher (University College London, at present), offering CBT, DBT, EMDR and schema therapy, online and in-person in Central London. I am HCPC registered and BPS-chartered. I have over 15-years experience working across a range of clinical and academic contexts, publishing peer-reviewed research into mental health and receiving specialist, post-qualification training in a variety of therapeutic approaches.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist (trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London) and researcher (University College London, at present), offering CBT, DBT, EMDR and schema therapy, online and in-person in Central London. I am HCPC registered and BPS-chartered. I have over 15-years experience working across a range of clinical and academic contexts, publishing peer-reviewed research into mental health and receiving specialist, post-qualification training in a variety of therapeutic approaches.
Dr Christopher Lloyd
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2A
Practice Website: www.wearejustthinking.co.uk You may have come across my page as you're struggling with low mood, anxiety, or relationship issues. It may be that life has become difficult only recently or that you've realised you have been struggling over the longer term. I am an empathic and approachable psychologist, which advanced clinical and research training. I offer a warm, safe and affirming space where you can make sense of your difficulties and importantly, make positive changes which will enhance your quality of life. Please message me to find out more.
Practice Website: www.wearejustthinking.co.uk You may have come across my page as you're struggling with low mood, anxiety, or relationship issues. It may be that life has become difficult only recently or that you've realised you have been struggling over the longer term. I am an empathic and approachable psychologist, which advanced clinical and research training. I offer a warm, safe and affirming space where you can make sense of your difficulties and importantly, make positive changes which will enhance your quality of life. Please message me to find out more.
Déborah Racheal Ndagire
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London EC4A (Online Only)
Are you looking for a safe and confidential space, a place to help you break your silence about the challenges you face? Do you find yourself feeling like you have lost meaning in life or have difficulty forming or maintaining personal relationships? Are you looking for answers or struggling to find alternative ways of solving your current problems? You are not alone; I will provide you with a safe, warm and non- judgmental therapeutic space, where you are not only listened too but also heard and together we can begin to explore things that come up for you.
Are you looking for a safe and confidential space, a place to help you break your silence about the challenges you face? Do you find yourself feeling like you have lost meaning in life or have difficulty forming or maintaining personal relationships? Are you looking for answers or struggling to find alternative ways of solving your current problems? You are not alone; I will provide you with a safe, warm and non- judgmental therapeutic space, where you are not only listened too but also heard and together we can begin to explore things that come up for you.
Danielle D'Mello
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2B (Online Only)
My name is Danielle and I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC). I draw on a range of psychological interventions grounded in acceptance and compassion to help you to get a better understanding of yourself and support you towards greater well-being. Whatever you are looking for support with, I will try to understand your experiences from your perspective and work with you to think about what you want to change and how you can move towards this. Regardless of the modality, I believe the most important factor is creating a safe, non-judgemental space between us.
My name is Danielle and I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC). I draw on a range of psychological interventions grounded in acceptance and compassion to help you to get a better understanding of yourself and support you towards greater well-being. Whatever you are looking for support with, I will try to understand your experiences from your perspective and work with you to think about what you want to change and how you can move towards this. Regardless of the modality, I believe the most important factor is creating a safe, non-judgemental space between us.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.