In Person Counselling in East Finchley, London

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Dr Bina Sharma
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
East Finchley, London N2
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and currently work in a specialist NHS service for people with learning disabilities. I also have a special interest in working with people with psychosis and unusual experiences and much of my pre-training experience was in this area.
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and currently work in a specialist NHS service for people with learning disabilities. I also have a special interest in working with people with psychosis and unusual experiences and much of my pre-training experience was in this area.
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Nina Jacobson
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
East Finchley, London N2
We all feel overwhelmed at times and these feelings can be transient or more long-lasting. It can be helpful to explore your thoughts and emotions in a safe, non-judgmental space. I am registered with both the UKCP and BACP. I have an MA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and will draw on a range of different theories to support our work together. Therapy offers an opportunity to look at your life, relationships and problems from a new perspective. I believe therapy can help people to understand their difficulties and experiences, and make positive changes in their lives.
We all feel overwhelmed at times and these feelings can be transient or more long-lasting. It can be helpful to explore your thoughts and emotions in a safe, non-judgmental space. I am registered with both the UKCP and BACP. I have an MA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and will draw on a range of different theories to support our work together. Therapy offers an opportunity to look at your life, relationships and problems from a new perspective. I believe therapy can help people to understand their difficulties and experiences, and make positive changes in their lives.
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Tim Williamson
Counsellor, MBACP
East Finchley, London N2
It was Mr Miyagi in the movie “The Karate Kid” who said, “You know, but you do not understand.” We are often aware of the feelings and thoughts we are having, the behaviours they are causing and the distress that can generate. We can even know the traumas that have happened that we can attribute them to. But we can’t understand or articulate them enough to change them and heal. Perhaps this is the way you feel? Maybe you have been struggling with anxiety, depression or both for some time and everyday life is more challenging than you want it to be? Maybe you’ve experienced a traumatic event that you can’t seem to get over?
It was Mr Miyagi in the movie “The Karate Kid” who said, “You know, but you do not understand.” We are often aware of the feelings and thoughts we are having, the behaviours they are causing and the distress that can generate. We can even know the traumas that have happened that we can attribute them to. But we can’t understand or articulate them enough to change them and heal. Perhaps this is the way you feel? Maybe you have been struggling with anxiety, depression or both for some time and everyday life is more challenging than you want it to be? Maybe you’ve experienced a traumatic event that you can’t seem to get over?
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Eva Kovacs
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
1 Endorsed
East Finchley, London N2
I’m Eva, an integrative trauma therapist passionate about helping women break free from people-pleasing, self-doubt, and past wounds to reclaim their true selves. I’ve always been drawn to understanding how trauma and early experiences shape the way we navigate the world. With a background in psychology, trauma therapy, and extensive work with children and families, I’ve supported many incredible women who feel exhausted from always putting others first—trapped by anxiety, guilt, and the fear of letting people down.
I’m Eva, an integrative trauma therapist passionate about helping women break free from people-pleasing, self-doubt, and past wounds to reclaim their true selves. I’ve always been drawn to understanding how trauma and early experiences shape the way we navigate the world. With a background in psychology, trauma therapy, and extensive work with children and families, I’ve supported many incredible women who feel exhausted from always putting others first—trapped by anxiety, guilt, and the fear of letting people down.
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Gaynor Spry
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
East Finchley, London N2
​Life is full of challenges. At times we cope well, but at other times we need help, and talking to family members and friends can be difficult. At points like this, talking confidentially in a safe space to a professional counsellor can make a real difference. Through a warm and supportive relationship, we will explore any difficulties you are having in your life right now. We will also look back into your past, to try to understand patterns of behaviour that might not be quite so effective for you today. By exploring feelings and experiences and building self-awareness, we will work together to move towards a positive change.
​Life is full of challenges. At times we cope well, but at other times we need help, and talking to family members and friends can be difficult. At points like this, talking confidentially in a safe space to a professional counsellor can make a real difference. Through a warm and supportive relationship, we will explore any difficulties you are having in your life right now. We will also look back into your past, to try to understand patterns of behaviour that might not be quite so effective for you today. By exploring feelings and experiences and building self-awareness, we will work together to move towards a positive change.
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Hannah Pamplin
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
East Finchley, London N2
I work online, and will be working in-person again soon!
Hi, I’m Hannah, an integrative counsellor and coach offering a flexible, trauma-informed space shaped around your needs. I work gently and without judgement, supporting issues like anxiety, trauma, relationships dynamics, and bereavement and loss. I have experience working with stigmatised topics such as bereavement by suicide, surviving sexual abuse, and navigating complex family dynamics. My work often includes includes elements of mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and psycho-education (if that feels helpful!) to help people understand their survival responses without shame, and with an embodied sense of confidence.
I work online, and will be working in-person again soon!
Hi, I’m Hannah, an integrative counsellor and coach offering a flexible, trauma-informed space shaped around your needs. I work gently and without judgement, supporting issues like anxiety, trauma, relationships dynamics, and bereavement and loss. I have experience working with stigmatised topics such as bereavement by suicide, surviving sexual abuse, and navigating complex family dynamics. My work often includes includes elements of mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and psycho-education (if that feels helpful!) to help people understand their survival responses without shame, and with an embodied sense of confidence.
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Peter Finn
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
East Finchley, London N2
I offer group and individual therapy in north and central London both in person and online via Zoom.
I am an experienced individual and group psychotherapist able to discuss a wide range of stresses and difficulties that might be preventing you enjoy life fully and flourish. I offer a safe and warm space in which people from a wide range of backgrounds can explore pressures that are weighing on daily life.
I offer group and individual therapy in north and central London both in person and online via Zoom.
I am an experienced individual and group psychotherapist able to discuss a wide range of stresses and difficulties that might be preventing you enjoy life fully and flourish. I offer a safe and warm space in which people from a wide range of backgrounds can explore pressures that are weighing on daily life.
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Matthew Benjamin Therapy
Psychotherapist, BACP
East Finchley, London N2
I am a Certified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer online therapy for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and more. My approach is warm and supportive, creating a safe space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll work to help you better understand your emotions, overcome challenges, and make lasting changes that improve your well-being.
I am a Certified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer online therapy for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and more. My approach is warm and supportive, creating a safe space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll work to help you better understand your emotions, overcome challenges, and make lasting changes that improve your well-being.
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Dr Danielle Baillieu
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
East Finchley, London N3
Author of ADHD Hacks- Tools that Help You Thrive- Available on Amazon now. I work primarily in an existential manner but also employ a range of techniques, including CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, FLASH and Brainspotting. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression or coping with bereavement, therapy will be tailor-made for your situation. I work with neurotypical and neurodiverse clients struggling with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, self-harm, or bullying. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for adults, children, couples and families where we can work on understanding the situation you are in and how to make changes in your life.
Author of ADHD Hacks- Tools that Help You Thrive- Available on Amazon now. I work primarily in an existential manner but also employ a range of techniques, including CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, FLASH and Brainspotting. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression or coping with bereavement, therapy will be tailor-made for your situation. I work with neurotypical and neurodiverse clients struggling with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, self-harm, or bullying. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for adults, children, couples and families where we can work on understanding the situation you are in and how to make changes in your life.
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Daria Modina
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
4 Endorsed
East Finchley, London N2
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist and offer face-to-face or online therapy.
Does life feel scattered, making the simplest tasks overwhelming? Are you disconnecting from others, longing for connection, but feeling safer alone? Do anxious thoughts keep you up at night, leaving you restless? Maybe you're weighed down by stress or the effects of past experiences or current life challenges (relationship struggles, work stress, burnout, big transitions, trauma, or ADHD diagnosis). All of it can leave us feeling stuck and disconnected. These feelings can be further shaped by cultural or identity-related pressures, adding layers of complexity to our struggles. If this resonates with you, know you're not alone.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist and offer face-to-face or online therapy.
Does life feel scattered, making the simplest tasks overwhelming? Are you disconnecting from others, longing for connection, but feeling safer alone? Do anxious thoughts keep you up at night, leaving you restless? Maybe you're weighed down by stress or the effects of past experiences or current life challenges (relationship struggles, work stress, burnout, big transitions, trauma, or ADHD diagnosis). All of it can leave us feeling stuck and disconnected. These feelings can be further shaped by cultural or identity-related pressures, adding layers of complexity to our struggles. If this resonates with you, know you're not alone.
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Fran Mullins
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
East Finchley, London N2
I am an integrative therapist and supervisor, with over 15 years experience, and I work with adults in East Finchley in North London and online. The kind of issues that I help clients with include; anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, depression, relationship problems, jealousy, stress, repeated unwanted patterns of behaviour, work problems, grief and loss, low self esteem, self-harming or suicidal thoughts, addictions, anger, and body image or eating issues.
I am an integrative therapist and supervisor, with over 15 years experience, and I work with adults in East Finchley in North London and online. The kind of issues that I help clients with include; anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, depression, relationship problems, jealousy, stress, repeated unwanted patterns of behaviour, work problems, grief and loss, low self esteem, self-harming or suicidal thoughts, addictions, anger, and body image or eating issues.
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Nicole Craig
Psychotherapist, MBACP
East Finchley, London N3
I have spaces available during the week (not weekends) I work both online via zoom and in person at my home.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to check me out. I’ve got over 20 years experience helping clients. My background ranges from supporting clients with a wide range of challenges, where we work towards meeting goals for lasting change. Breaking unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaviour needs awareness as to why we do as we do. Most people at one point in their lives recognises the need for insight, support with understanding and empathy to help make sense of ones internal world. Through our relationship healing occurs, with trust and empathy at the core, giving you a safe space to explore pain, and find peace.
I have spaces available during the week (not weekends) I work both online via zoom and in person at my home.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to check me out. I’ve got over 20 years experience helping clients. My background ranges from supporting clients with a wide range of challenges, where we work towards meeting goals for lasting change. Breaking unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaviour needs awareness as to why we do as we do. Most people at one point in their lives recognises the need for insight, support with understanding and empathy to help make sense of ones internal world. Through our relationship healing occurs, with trust and empathy at the core, giving you a safe space to explore pain, and find peace.
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Dr Amy Lyons
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
East Finchley, London N2
Hi! I’m Amy. I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I was very lucky to really enjoy going to university to study psychology. I quickly knew it was the area I wanted to work in and so began my journey in training to be one, completing masters and doctorate degrees along the way! I’ve worked with lots of different people, including children and young people, older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. I have also worked with include both child and adult eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, stroke rehabilitation and people who have offended who are staying in hospital.
Hi! I’m Amy. I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I was very lucky to really enjoy going to university to study psychology. I quickly knew it was the area I wanted to work in and so began my journey in training to be one, completing masters and doctorate degrees along the way! I’ve worked with lots of different people, including children and young people, older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. I have also worked with include both child and adult eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, stroke rehabilitation and people who have offended who are staying in hospital.
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Little Bee Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
East Finchley, London N2
Offering a fresh approach to psychological therapy from the young and vibrant Little Bee Clinic. We are here to support children, young people and families. Who are you? We are are a group of colleagues who aim to offer a modern approach to psychological therapy. We have all been trained as Clinical Psychologists, which means we have lots of experience working with children, young people and families.
Offering a fresh approach to psychological therapy from the young and vibrant Little Bee Clinic. We are here to support children, young people and families. Who are you? We are are a group of colleagues who aim to offer a modern approach to psychological therapy. We have all been trained as Clinical Psychologists, which means we have lots of experience working with children, young people and families.
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Laura Hunter
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
East Finchley, London N2
When life’s road feels bumpier and then bumpier again therapy can shine a light on the causes and the best way forward. I will provide a safe, warm confidential environment, where we will identify, explore and work through what’s troubling you. Through our relationship and by working together we will discover and develop new ways of approaching life that will serve you better-ways which are less compromised by the past.
When life’s road feels bumpier and then bumpier again therapy can shine a light on the causes and the best way forward. I will provide a safe, warm confidential environment, where we will identify, explore and work through what’s troubling you. Through our relationship and by working together we will discover and develop new ways of approaching life that will serve you better-ways which are less compromised by the past.
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Maggie Usher
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
East Finchley, London N2
I offer both on line and in person therapy: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
I work with couples and families with a comprehensive range of difficulties. Often couples or families are stuck in unhelpful patterns, perhaps of angry exchanges which escalate or withdrawal and disconnection. I help you to understand what might be lying behind such difficult behaviour and find more helpful ways of communicating so that distress and vulnerability can be better managed in relationships and you can feel more connected. I have 25 years experience in the field, including Child and Family services in the NHS. I am fully professionally insured and operate within the codes of practice laid out by AFT and UKCP.
I offer both on line and in person therapy: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
I work with couples and families with a comprehensive range of difficulties. Often couples or families are stuck in unhelpful patterns, perhaps of angry exchanges which escalate or withdrawal and disconnection. I help you to understand what might be lying behind such difficult behaviour and find more helpful ways of communicating so that distress and vulnerability can be better managed in relationships and you can feel more connected. I have 25 years experience in the field, including Child and Family services in the NHS. I am fully professionally insured and operate within the codes of practice laid out by AFT and UKCP.
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Judi Bauernfreund
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
East Finchley, London N2
It takes courage to seek support, therefore I offer a confidential space where you can safely explore the particular situation you find yourself in. This may mean you come with a specific problem, anxiety, crisis or perhaps a vaguer sense that something doesn't feel quite right for you. Everyday life does not always leave room for reflection or questioning, therefore carving out a regular space to wonder, alongside another person about yourself, can be a powerful way to uncover how past experiences and relationships may have impacted the way things are now, whilst identifying how you would like things to be in the future.
It takes courage to seek support, therefore I offer a confidential space where you can safely explore the particular situation you find yourself in. This may mean you come with a specific problem, anxiety, crisis or perhaps a vaguer sense that something doesn't feel quite right for you. Everyday life does not always leave room for reflection or questioning, therefore carving out a regular space to wonder, alongside another person about yourself, can be a powerful way to uncover how past experiences and relationships may have impacted the way things are now, whilst identifying how you would like things to be in the future.
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Rivka Gottlieb
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Music Therap.
1 Endorsed
East Finchley, London N2
I offer sessions in-person or online via video call.
I have over 20 years' experience and I am committed to supporting your wellbeing and mental health with understanding, empathy and compassion. I use an integrative approach, meaning that I draw on various models of therapy including psychodynamic and person-centred approaches to facilitate transformation, growth and well-being. Music interventions can be utilised as part of therapy, and you can choose to use music, talk or both. Music can provide non-verbal expression and can help people process, understand and regulate their emotions.
I offer sessions in-person or online via video call.
I have over 20 years' experience and I am committed to supporting your wellbeing and mental health with understanding, empathy and compassion. I use an integrative approach, meaning that I draw on various models of therapy including psychodynamic and person-centred approaches to facilitate transformation, growth and well-being. Music interventions can be utilised as part of therapy, and you can choose to use music, talk or both. Music can provide non-verbal expression and can help people process, understand and regulate their emotions.
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Ivana Sharp
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
East Finchley, London N2
After the first contact I will suggest we have a short phone or video call (free) or a full in-person consultation (charged at full fee) to discuss your concerns and whether I can help you.
I am a BACP accredited, experienced integrative therapist offering weekly one-to-one counselling sessions. My style is empathic and sensitive, responsive to what each person brings to the session. Rather than fixing what's wrong, we would try to achieve deeper understanding, more agency and intentionality in relation to your concern. In my view, the most powerful tool for change and healing is staying with experience which underpins everything that happens in therapy. I maintain ongoing regular mindfulness practice and bring this into sessions as a reliable way of reconnecting with our source of aliveness and deep knowing.
After the first contact I will suggest we have a short phone or video call (free) or a full in-person consultation (charged at full fee) to discuss your concerns and whether I can help you.
I am a BACP accredited, experienced integrative therapist offering weekly one-to-one counselling sessions. My style is empathic and sensitive, responsive to what each person brings to the session. Rather than fixing what's wrong, we would try to achieve deeper understanding, more agency and intentionality in relation to your concern. In my view, the most powerful tool for change and healing is staying with experience which underpins everything that happens in therapy. I maintain ongoing regular mindfulness practice and bring this into sessions as a reliable way of reconnecting with our source of aliveness and deep knowing.
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Carla Preston Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
East Finchley, London N2
Depending on what you would like to address you might chose to have short-term (6-20 sessions) or more open ended and in-depth therapy (20+). Sessions are typically 50 minutes long and weekly. I would recommend meeting initially to talk about what brings you for help at this time and for you to see how you feel talking to me. I usually review after six sessions when we can discuss whether we will carry on or not. I have worked for 20 years as an Integrative Humanistic and Relational counsellor and psychotherapist in a lovely variety of settings and and with people seeking therapy for many different issues.
Depending on what you would like to address you might chose to have short-term (6-20 sessions) or more open ended and in-depth therapy (20+). Sessions are typically 50 minutes long and weekly. I would recommend meeting initially to talk about what brings you for help at this time and for you to see how you feel talking to me. I usually review after six sessions when we can discuss whether we will carry on or not. I have worked for 20 years as an Integrative Humanistic and Relational counsellor and psychotherapist in a lovely variety of settings and and with people seeking therapy for many different issues.
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