Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Ealing, London

I am Dr Samantha Richards and I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) based in Ealing, West London. I am a member of the EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Association of UK and Ireland. I have over 10 years’ experience and have worked in various settings including NHS Mental Health Services. In my private practice I aim to provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to explore any challenges, difficult thoughts and emotions you may be experiencing currently or which may have links to the past.

I am trained in both Psychodynamic Counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I use both modalities in my practice, offering a flexible approach to psychotherapy and counselling. I offer both short and long term therapy which depends on the needs that you may have. I offer a safe therapeutic space which will enable you to work towards personal goals, as well as providing an opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgements. I also provide clinical supervision.

I am a registered and qualified mental health counselling professional who helps individuals gain psychological awareness to improve their overall health and wellbeing. I am motivated by a curiosity in people and their capacity to grow and develop. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and the client is a co-creation that can be a dynamic vehicle for growth. I take an integrative approach to therapy with a primary focus on the modalities of Existential, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT ). This means that as a therapist I tailor my approach relative to your emotional and psychological needs.

Having mental health needs is a challenge for anybody. Unfortunately, more and more individuals are suffering from mental ill health despite various programmes and access to psychological therapies. Most common problems I have seen and dealt with are anxiety and depression. Anxiety forms the basis of many mental disorders. My clients approach me to help them deal with their anxiety and low mood as it has become so debilitating they they are not able to function well in the society and they struggle to carry out their day to day tasks.

The areas of expertise are anxiety and anxiety related issues (e.g. panic attacks, phobias and/or obsessions). Also, I work with clients who expereinced trauma and mild depression, or would like to learn how to manage their emotions in a healthy way.

Are you experiencing challenges that have been with you so long it feels hopeless to confront them? Are you feeling down or anxious about circumstances that seem out of your control? Together, we will develop models and draw on theories to explore your specific goals and apply principles that will establish a clear pathway to rediscovering your needs. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental environment to facilitate thought provoking discussions and help empower you to take back your quality of life. Through integration of techniques, we will open discussions and unravel untapped beliefs to help you transition towards your values.

I am integrative psychotherapist that has worked with couples and individuals for 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. They lead and pace how they work with me and through that, we find the best way that

Starting counselling can seem hard for some but those first steps can have a positive lasting impact. I understand that things can feel overwhelming at first but hopefully I can help you to work through any anxieties about counselling so that I can support you through your personal journey. With me, your therapeutic journey is the priority. I work with you to help understand your difficulties better and find ways of managing similar difficulties in the future. I work with children, adolescents and adults using various approaches depending on the individual's needs, largely person centred and cognitive behaviour approaches.

I have spent most of my working life working with people suffering from varying degrees of mental health issues and also people with alcohol, substance misuse and other addictions, so I can draw upon a vast and varied experience to support you through your journey.

I am a licensed Psychotherapist, with experience in a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, life changes, relationship issues and addiction. Whether you have been in counselling before, or this the first time you are approaching counselling, it can be a big step to take and I am here to support you in the process.

Great to meet you! You may have been thinking about therapy for a while or wonder if it's for you. I am happy to talk this through and answer any questions you may have. I am a HCPC registered clinical psychologist, experienced in working with people with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and emotion regulation difficulties. You might be struggling in response to current life circumstances or have longer standing issues which are causing distress. I look forward to hearing from you. We can discuss your goals for therapy and what I can offer to meet your needs.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, panic attacks, challenging life transitions, loss? Do you feel stuck? Do you have unresolved family issues? Talking to a counsellor/psychotherapist can help. I offer safe, warm and non-judgmental space where we can explore your difficulties with the aim of having more understanding about your feelings, thoughts and behavior, and, thus, moving forward in your life.

I offer open-ended, long-term psychotherapy and time-limited, short-term counselling. Together, we can untangle troublesome thoughts and emotions, developing strategies to manage and triumph over roadblocks and reconnect with joy. We will work in a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic space. We will call upon your innate resources and empower you to live the life you desire - and deserve and discuss the skills needed to achieve the goals you set yourself.

Experienced and friendly psychologist and psychotherapist offering relaxed and confidential psychotherapy/counselling to adults. I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties (past and present), life transitions, low self-esteem, and trauma. My work incorporates thinking and techniques from psychodynamic theory, Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ( CBT ) and Eye Movement Densensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with older teenagers (16+) and adults to address mild to severe psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD and Bipolar Affective Disorder. I can also help with concerns around stress, relationships, challenging life events, loss, adjustment to illness, low self-esteem, and unresolved childhood issues. Since becoming a mother, I have developed a specific interest in working with maternal mental health and wellbeing. I frequently support parents as they navigate the new demands, change in role and stresses that come with pregnancy and parenthood.

My commitment is to provide a confidential, non-judgmental and empathetic environment. In my practice, I employ trauma therapy approaches to enhance the healing process. For the best possible outcome, I integrate different approaches. Amongst others, I have been specifically trained in The Existential Approach, CBT , EMDR, ImTT and CRM.

I am a chartered psychologist, an associate fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and an accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a Senior Lecturer in Counselling Psychology where I teach cognitive behavioural therapy on the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.