In Person Counselling in Hampstead Heath

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Mandi Simons Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
If you would like to find out more about counselling/ psychotherapy in person in Hampstead or online, please get in touch.
Finding the right counsellor can feel daunting. At Mandi Simons Counselling and Psychotherapy, we offer personalised support in Hampstead and online. Our team includes CBT and integrative therapists, hypnotherapists and life coaches with expertise in depression, anxiety, bereavement, addiction, neurodiversity and relationship issues. Although our backgrounds differ, we share an empathic, individual approach, ensuring you receive support that fits your needs.
If you would like to find out more about counselling/ psychotherapy in person in Hampstead or online, please get in touch.
Finding the right counsellor can feel daunting. At Mandi Simons Counselling and Psychotherapy, we offer personalised support in Hampstead and online. Our team includes CBT and integrative therapists, hypnotherapists and life coaches with expertise in depression, anxiety, bereavement, addiction, neurodiversity and relationship issues. Although our backgrounds differ, we share an empathic, individual approach, ensuring you receive support that fits your needs.
020 3872 2042 View 020 3872 2042
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Dynamic Change Consultants Ltd
Psychologist, FMBPsS
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
Dynamic Change Consultants are specialists in modern psychological therapies and see clients in-person, online with offices in Harley Street and Hampstead.
We have specialists in a diverse range of fields; Aviation & Air Travel, Skin & Appearance, Trauma Management, LGBTQ+ Affirming Care & Relationships & Families.
Dynamic Change Consultants are specialists in modern psychological therapies and see clients in-person, online with offices in Harley Street and Hampstead.
We have specialists in a diverse range of fields; Aviation & Air Travel, Skin & Appearance, Trauma Management, LGBTQ+ Affirming Care & Relationships & Families.
020 4548 2731 View 020 4548 2731
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David Paul MacBryde
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
1 Endorsed
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
I have worked for over 30 years with people who have struggled with a range of internal, relational, & environmental challenges. This includes: difficult thoughts & experiences of madness; stuck behaviour patterns (such as addictions); persistent sadness & depression; drastic mood swings; relationship and family difficulties; loneliness; thoughts of life-and-death; trauma; identity and sexuality questions; and other difficult life situations. I focus on working with adults, including young adults (18-25) and their questions about the world-as-it-is. I also work with men of all ages on questions of masculinity and manhood.
I have worked for over 30 years with people who have struggled with a range of internal, relational, & environmental challenges. This includes: difficult thoughts & experiences of madness; stuck behaviour patterns (such as addictions); persistent sadness & depression; drastic mood swings; relationship and family difficulties; loneliness; thoughts of life-and-death; trauma; identity and sexuality questions; and other difficult life situations. I focus on working with adults, including young adults (18-25) and their questions about the world-as-it-is. I also work with men of all ages on questions of masculinity and manhood.
020 4634 4390 View 020 4634 4390
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Jordan Behnam
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
I have capacity for face-to-face and online sessions currently.
I have worked within the NHS for many years and now hold a senior role. During my time as an NHS psychologist I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues such as eating disorders, complex trauma, mood disorders, OCD, bereavement and others. Coming to therapy can feel daunting, but it is ultimately a very human and meaningful endeavour and it is my hope that all of my clients feel this way.
I have capacity for face-to-face and online sessions currently.
I have worked within the NHS for many years and now hold a senior role. During my time as an NHS psychologist I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues such as eating disorders, complex trauma, mood disorders, OCD, bereavement and others. Coming to therapy can feel daunting, but it is ultimately a very human and meaningful endeavour and it is my hope that all of my clients feel this way.
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Afonlinepsychotherapy Ltd Director
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
As a psychotherapist, I have a strong interest in the healing capacity of the arts and have worked in an NHS Mental Health Trust seeing individuals and facilitating therapeutic groups using clay & artwork Psychotherapy can help you cope with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and other trauma. I am a qualified psychotherapist specialising in online therapy with an interest of what it means to be human & to thrive I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
As a psychotherapist, I have a strong interest in the healing capacity of the arts and have worked in an NHS Mental Health Trust seeing individuals and facilitating therapeutic groups using clay & artwork Psychotherapy can help you cope with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and other trauma. I am a qualified psychotherapist specialising in online therapy with an interest of what it means to be human & to thrive I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
020 3838 0728 View 020 3838 0728
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Dr Nancy Hakim Dowek
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
My initial interest in Existential therapy was informed by my personal and professional experiences. Throughout the years I have explored diverse ways of supporting my clients, looking to improve their emotional and spiritual balance. Existential therapy encapsulates all my core beliefs about the therapeutic process and the powerful therapeutic connection between psychology and philosophy. It is anchored in the lived experiences (not their theoretical representation) and their relational context. It relates to human existence and predicaments, our choices and responsibilities, meaning and purpose, freedom and limitations.
My initial interest in Existential therapy was informed by my personal and professional experiences. Throughout the years I have explored diverse ways of supporting my clients, looking to improve their emotional and spiritual balance. Existential therapy encapsulates all my core beliefs about the therapeutic process and the powerful therapeutic connection between psychology and philosophy. It is anchored in the lived experiences (not their theoretical representation) and their relational context. It relates to human existence and predicaments, our choices and responsibilities, meaning and purpose, freedom and limitations.
020 3856 8809 View 020 3856 8809
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Nicholas Barker
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
Do you feel like you're stuck? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression or low self-esteem? Is procrastination heightening your stress levels? Perhaps you're struggling with relationships at home or work? I offer affordable, short and medium-term therapy aimed at rooting out the negative behaviour and thinking that maintains your unhappiness. With commitment and perseverance, we will restore your sense of balance, clarity of thought and mental well-being.
Do you feel like you're stuck? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression or low self-esteem? Is procrastination heightening your stress levels? Perhaps you're struggling with relationships at home or work? I offer affordable, short and medium-term therapy aimed at rooting out the negative behaviour and thinking that maintains your unhappiness. With commitment and perseverance, we will restore your sense of balance, clarity of thought and mental well-being.
020 3835 2479 View 020 3835 2479
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Yaela Orelowitz
Verified Verified
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
Navigating life is a challenging task at the best of times and there are times when life may feel like anything BUT the best. Hi, my name is Yaela, and I work with clients on finding their inner strength and wisdom in order to navigate through life and its challenges. Aloneness brings suffering and shame but in finding the language to make sense of your experience and sharing what you are going through with a professional, your struggles can be transformed and can create new depths in your life. As a therapist I am trained to listen deeply and ask questions that may encourage you to think differently about parts of yourself.
Navigating life is a challenging task at the best of times and there are times when life may feel like anything BUT the best. Hi, my name is Yaela, and I work with clients on finding their inner strength and wisdom in order to navigate through life and its challenges. Aloneness brings suffering and shame but in finding the language to make sense of your experience and sharing what you are going through with a professional, your struggles can be transformed and can create new depths in your life. As a therapist I am trained to listen deeply and ask questions that may encourage you to think differently about parts of yourself.
020 4634 0124 x27 View 020 4634 0124 x27
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Eleonora MacBryde
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
This is what I ultimately strive to create for my patients, in the human encounter of the therapy room (be it online or in person).
I am influenced by a range of modalities, but mainly existential philosophy and psychoanalysis. Litterature & psychiatry are important sources of inspirations in my therapy space. Personal agency, courage, and responsibility always have a fundamental role to play. "Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times" – Aeschylus
This is what I ultimately strive to create for my patients, in the human encounter of the therapy room (be it online or in person).
I am influenced by a range of modalities, but mainly existential philosophy and psychoanalysis. Litterature & psychiatry are important sources of inspirations in my therapy space. Personal agency, courage, and responsibility always have a fundamental role to play. "Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times" – Aeschylus
020 3856 8669 View 020 3856 8669
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Jonathan Kay
Psychotherapist, MHGI
1 Endorsed
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
I have particular success in treating anxiety, depression, sleep issues and trauma as quickly as possible. Using the most effective solution-focused techniques, I will empower you to deal with emotional distress, feel more positive about your life and take back control. I will help you understand depression and how to lift it and can assist in developing skills so that your needs for security, affection, friendship, intimacy, pleasure and connection can be better fulfilled. I will also help you relax deeply and feel better in each session. To support your progress, our time together will be structured, using measurable outcomes.
I have particular success in treating anxiety, depression, sleep issues and trauma as quickly as possible. Using the most effective solution-focused techniques, I will empower you to deal with emotional distress, feel more positive about your life and take back control. I will help you understand depression and how to lift it and can assist in developing skills so that your needs for security, affection, friendship, intimacy, pleasure and connection can be better fulfilled. I will also help you relax deeply and feel better in each session. To support your progress, our time together will be structured, using measurable outcomes.
020 3973 4002 View 020 3973 4002
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Andrew Royle
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
This can be provided online or in person in Hampstead, North London
Through talking and expressing, patients embark on a process - a move into new territory. Patterns that may seem unchangeable and fixed can become more fluid in therapy, allowing one to loosen up and potential create space for new understandings and ways of being to emerge. This is not often a quick or an easy journey. I often see patients for weekly sessions and sometimes over long periods. There are often unconscious (and conscious) motivations for remaining where we are and it can take time for this to become clear. I have a couch for patients to invite dreams and memories as a way of accessing other parts of the self. .
This can be provided online or in person in Hampstead, North London
Through talking and expressing, patients embark on a process - a move into new territory. Patterns that may seem unchangeable and fixed can become more fluid in therapy, allowing one to loosen up and potential create space for new understandings and ways of being to emerge. This is not often a quick or an easy journey. I often see patients for weekly sessions and sometimes over long periods. There are often unconscious (and conscious) motivations for remaining where we are and it can take time for this to become clear. I have a couch for patients to invite dreams and memories as a way of accessing other parts of the self. .
020 3857 8021 View 020 3857 8021
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EMDR, CBT & ACT for trauma, anxiety, stress - WPA
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
With friendly realness & 27 years expertise in holistic, evidence based therapies and coaching, I can help you move forward out of worry, fear and overwhelm in empowering ways, by healing or transforming self sabotaging beliefs, reactions and habits. We will focus on empowering you so you feel strong, confident - actually enjoying life! I’m passionate about helping people create more vitality and fulfilment in their life, work & relationships. We will do this by positive, active step by step change where you overcome procrastination and self criticism, build healthy boundaries and balance, self esteem, resilience and self respect.
With friendly realness & 27 years expertise in holistic, evidence based therapies and coaching, I can help you move forward out of worry, fear and overwhelm in empowering ways, by healing or transforming self sabotaging beliefs, reactions and habits. We will focus on empowering you so you feel strong, confident - actually enjoying life! I’m passionate about helping people create more vitality and fulfilment in their life, work & relationships. We will do this by positive, active step by step change where you overcome procrastination and self criticism, build healthy boundaries and balance, self esteem, resilience and self respect.
020 3823 6384 View 020 3823 6384
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Tara Gallagher
Counsellor, MBACP
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable and outwardly functioning, yet privately feel anxious, emotionally weighed down, or stuck in relationship patterns that don’t shift through insight alone. Since 2009, I've been committed to supporting clients in their healing journey by offering talking therapy, marriage counselling and conducting over 4000 successful EMDR sessions. Specialised training with Esther Perel enriches my marriage counselling approach, exploring issues like recurring arguments, struggles with intimacy and connection, emotional shutdowns.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable and outwardly functioning, yet privately feel anxious, emotionally weighed down, or stuck in relationship patterns that don’t shift through insight alone. Since 2009, I've been committed to supporting clients in their healing journey by offering talking therapy, marriage counselling and conducting over 4000 successful EMDR sessions. Specialised training with Esther Perel enriches my marriage counselling approach, exploring issues like recurring arguments, struggles with intimacy and connection, emotional shutdowns.
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Dr Victoria Simkin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
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, happier, and understood
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, happier, and understood
020 3763 8858 View 020 3763 8858
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Andreas Ioannou
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
I'm Andreas Ioannou, a London based psychotherapist offering in-person and online therapy to individuals and couples.
Clients usually come to me to discuss themes that they cannot openly share with friends or people they know – about their relationships, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, sexual identity or, as one of my clients likes to put it, just to talk about life’s everydayness.
I'm Andreas Ioannou, a London based psychotherapist offering in-person and online therapy to individuals and couples.
Clients usually come to me to discuss themes that they cannot openly share with friends or people they know – about their relationships, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, sexual identity or, as one of my clients likes to put it, just to talk about life’s everydayness.
020 8138 8403 View 020 8138 8403
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Dr Jamila Harkin
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
When we first meet, I want it to feel like a space where we can genuinely get to know each other. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is a priority for me, as I believe this foundation is key to creating a safe, trusting environment where you feel heard and understood. My goal is for you to feel comfortable and supported from the outset, knowing that you can express yourself openly without judgement. Together, we’ll set clear, achievable therapeutic goals, and we’ll revisit them as we move forward, adjusting along the way to ensure that we’re always working towards what matters most to you.
When we first meet, I want it to feel like a space where we can genuinely get to know each other. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is a priority for me, as I believe this foundation is key to creating a safe, trusting environment where you feel heard and understood. My goal is for you to feel comfortable and supported from the outset, knowing that you can express yourself openly without judgement. Together, we’ll set clear, achievable therapeutic goals, and we’ll revisit them as we move forward, adjusting along the way to ensure that we’re always working towards what matters most to you.
020 3697 0299 View 020 3697 0299
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Dr Marco Antonio Marques Cortez
Counsellor, PhD, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
online (video or phone) and in-person at my central London practice
I am Dr Marco Cortez, PhD, MBACP (Senior Accredited), UKCP Registered Supervisor, ACC (ICF Coach), CBT, EMDR, Couples and Family Therapist. With over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, supervisor and coach, I provide a safe, confidential and collaborative space for individuals, couples and families facing emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addiction, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+ issues, life transitions, and workplace challenges. I work with adults from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
online (video or phone) and in-person at my central London practice
I am Dr Marco Cortez, PhD, MBACP (Senior Accredited), UKCP Registered Supervisor, ACC (ICF Coach), CBT, EMDR, Couples and Family Therapist. With over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, supervisor and coach, I provide a safe, confidential and collaborative space for individuals, couples and families facing emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addiction, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+ issues, life transitions, and workplace challenges. I work with adults from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
07880 506565 View 07880 506565
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Helen Allman
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Hampstead Heath, London N6
I offer online therapy sessions via video, and in-person walking therapy in the green spaces around High Barnet.
If you're feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, I’m here to help. I’m a BACP-registered psychotherapist based in North London and I work online and outdoors. I'm neurodivergent (AuDHD) and I specialise in working with neurodivergent clients. People usually come to see me because they are deeply unhappy with their life and they want real, lasting change. It could be feeling like you've never belonged, or that you're lonely to your core, or believing that there's something wrong with you. I'll help you grow to feel more at home in yourself and to feel more present and content in your life and your relationships.
I offer online therapy sessions via video, and in-person walking therapy in the green spaces around High Barnet.
If you're feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, I’m here to help. I’m a BACP-registered psychotherapist based in North London and I work online and outdoors. I'm neurodivergent (AuDHD) and I specialise in working with neurodivergent clients. People usually come to see me because they are deeply unhappy with their life and they want real, lasting change. It could be feeling like you've never belonged, or that you're lonely to your core, or believing that there's something wrong with you. I'll help you grow to feel more at home in yourself and to feel more present and content in your life and your relationships.
020 3962 0883 View 020 3962 0883
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Dr Jessica Cronin
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
I am a counselling psychologist and have worked with a diverse range of clients in NHS, charity, and educational settings. You may be seeking support for a specific issue such as anxiety, depression, low mood, relationship or interpersonal difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, or loss. Or perhaps you're seeking a space to think more generally about your experiences, explore the impact they have on your life, and gain a better understanding of yourself. My aim is to provide a safe, empathic, and non-judgemental space where you can speak about your life in a way that feels most comfortable for you.
I am a counselling psychologist and have worked with a diverse range of clients in NHS, charity, and educational settings. You may be seeking support for a specific issue such as anxiety, depression, low mood, relationship or interpersonal difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, or loss. Or perhaps you're seeking a space to think more generally about your experiences, explore the impact they have on your life, and gain a better understanding of yourself. My aim is to provide a safe, empathic, and non-judgemental space where you can speak about your life in a way that feels most comfortable for you.
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Marcelle Little
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Hampstead Heath, London NW3
You moved to London thinking the hard part was behind you. But you're further from home than you expected — not just geographically. Maybe it's the loneliness no one warned you about, or the relationship strain you didn't see coming, or the anxiety that seems louder here than it ever was back home. As a fellow American living and working in London, I understand the particular ache of building a life abroad — and the complexity of doing inner work from the middle of it. I offer online therapy for American expats in the UK and Europe, and for those navigating anxiety, trauma, codependency, and life transitions — wherever they are.
You moved to London thinking the hard part was behind you. But you're further from home than you expected — not just geographically. Maybe it's the loneliness no one warned you about, or the relationship strain you didn't see coming, or the anxiety that seems louder here than it ever was back home. As a fellow American living and working in London, I understand the particular ache of building a life abroad — and the complexity of doing inner work from the middle of it. I offer online therapy for American expats in the UK and Europe, and for those navigating anxiety, trauma, codependency, and life transitions — wherever they are.
020 4634 3250 View 020 4634 3250
FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.

When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.

How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.