Cigna and Evernorth Counselling in Harley Street
Dr Sharmin Aktar
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Harley Street, London W1G
Making the decision to start therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to navigate it alone. As a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist, I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where we can explore your emotions and experiences together. My approach focuses on understanding the 'here and now' while uncovering how childhood experiences may influence these current challenges. By making sense of these connections, we can identify new ways of thinking, behaving, and creating positive lasting changes.
Making the decision to start therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to navigate it alone. As a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist, I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where we can explore your emotions and experiences together. My approach focuses on understanding the 'here and now' while uncovering how childhood experiences may influence these current challenges. By making sense of these connections, we can identify new ways of thinking, behaving, and creating positive lasting changes.
I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and EMDR Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in mental health services. I offer in-person therapy at 96 Harley Street, London, in Walsall, and online. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, perfectionism, overthinking, trauma and feeling overwhelmed or stuck. My approach is warm, collaborative and evidence-based. Together, we explore what is maintaining your difficulties, develop practical strategies for change, and work towards improved wellbeing and a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling.
I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and EMDR Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in mental health services. I offer in-person therapy at 96 Harley Street, London, in Walsall, and online. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, perfectionism, overthinking, trauma and feeling overwhelmed or stuck. My approach is warm, collaborative and evidence-based. Together, we explore what is maintaining your difficulties, develop practical strategies for change, and work towards improved wellbeing and a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling.
Specialist in Sex Addiction, Compulsive Behaviour and Relationship Difficulties
Are you struggling to change behaviours that feel hard to control, or dealing with the impact of addiction or relationship issues? I offer focused, confidential therapy to help you regain clarity and control.
I am an accredited psychotherapist offering confidential counselling in Central London and online, working with individuals and couples seeking to understand and change patterns that feel difficult to control.
I work in a structured, focused and non-judgemental way, combining insight with practical strategies to help change your lifestyle.
Specialist in Sex Addiction, Compulsive Behaviour and Relationship Difficulties
Are you struggling to change behaviours that feel hard to control, or dealing with the impact of addiction or relationship issues? I offer focused, confidential therapy to help you regain clarity and control.
I am an accredited psychotherapist offering confidential counselling in Central London and online, working with individuals and couples seeking to understand and change patterns that feel difficult to control.
I work in a structured, focused and non-judgemental way, combining insight with practical strategies to help change your lifestyle.
“A good therapist is someone who joins you in your deepest darkness with a flashlight to help you find your way out”.—————————————————————— CBT and EMDR for Depressive or Anxiety disorders. Incorporating techniques of Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness for an integrative therapeutic experience. ———————————————————Problems and difficulties I work with: Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Panic, OCD, Health Anxiety, PTSD and trauma, Phobias, FND, Dissociative Disorders and more. —————————————————————-——- I am currently a senior clinician specialising in Neuropsychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital
“A good therapist is someone who joins you in your deepest darkness with a flashlight to help you find your way out”.—————————————————————— CBT and EMDR for Depressive or Anxiety disorders. Incorporating techniques of Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness for an integrative therapeutic experience. ———————————————————Problems and difficulties I work with: Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Panic, OCD, Health Anxiety, PTSD and trauma, Phobias, FND, Dissociative Disorders and more. —————————————————————-——- I am currently a senior clinician specialising in Neuropsychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital
I am an Integrative Counselling Psychologist with experience working within the NHS and the voluntary sector. I work with adults suffering with a range of different mental health and emotional difficulties. Difficulties worked with include i Depression, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, OCD, Trauma / PTSD, Health Anxiety, issues related to autism spectrum conditions, as well as any other emotional, relational or adjustment-related issues you may be struggling with. Whatever you may be experiencing, I will provide an empathetic, non-judgmental space for you to explore your difficulties.
I am an Integrative Counselling Psychologist with experience working within the NHS and the voluntary sector. I work with adults suffering with a range of different mental health and emotional difficulties. Difficulties worked with include i Depression, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, OCD, Trauma / PTSD, Health Anxiety, issues related to autism spectrum conditions, as well as any other emotional, relational or adjustment-related issues you may be struggling with. Whatever you may be experiencing, I will provide an empathetic, non-judgmental space for you to explore your difficulties.
My approach is psychoanalytic, with an emphasis on the meaningful relationship between the patient and the analyst, who curiously engage with the painful problem, symptom, or difficult behaviour. Both client and therapist work together to make valuable improvements to the client’s emotional world, within a stable, consistent setting.
My approach is psychoanalytic, with an emphasis on the meaningful relationship between the patient and the analyst, who curiously engage with the painful problem, symptom, or difficult behaviour. Both client and therapist work together to make valuable improvements to the client’s emotional world, within a stable, consistent setting.
Supervision & Counselling opportunity from a MNCPS (Acc)/BACP Therapist, & Clinical Supervisor that sharpens practice and protects practitioners.
The work encompasses developmental psychology which enables me to support clients to navigate challenges, develop coping mechanisms, resilience & growth. Such skills are then internalised over time which helps their situation to be more manageable. l offer a safe, non-judgemental & confidential, ethical space for our work, and bring skills of excellent empathy & observational skills and counter-transference into the clinical work, & broadens the experience for the client.
Supervision & Counselling opportunity from a MNCPS (Acc)/BACP Therapist, & Clinical Supervisor that sharpens practice and protects practitioners.
The work encompasses developmental psychology which enables me to support clients to navigate challenges, develop coping mechanisms, resilience & growth. Such skills are then internalised over time which helps their situation to be more manageable. l offer a safe, non-judgemental & confidential, ethical space for our work, and bring skills of excellent empathy & observational skills and counter-transference into the clinical work, & broadens the experience for the client.
I offer a free consultation prior to beginning work together and accept payment through Cigna and Bupa International.
Hello, I’m Catherine, a BACP-registered psychotherapist with an MSc, & also awarded Psychotherapist of the Year 2025, by Prestige Awards. I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them. I integrate clinical training with lived experience to offer compassionate, relational therapy. My work supports people to process trauma, rebuild self-worth, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional stability, self-understanding, and lasting change. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore whatever has brought you to therapy.
I offer a free consultation prior to beginning work together and accept payment through Cigna and Bupa International.
Hello, I’m Catherine, a BACP-registered psychotherapist with an MSc, & also awarded Psychotherapist of the Year 2025, by Prestige Awards. I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them. I integrate clinical training with lived experience to offer compassionate, relational therapy. My work supports people to process trauma, rebuild self-worth, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional stability, self-understanding, and lasting change. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore whatever has brought you to therapy.
Dr. Lindsay Ip is a Stanford trained Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing individual, couples and family psychotherapy in a variety of settings in the UK and US. These include private practice, primary care, inpatient, community outpatient, intensive day programs, emergency psychiatric services and university counselling centres. In her current private practice, she provides psychotherapy as well as conducts assessments for medico-legal reports.
Dr. Ip also works in the NHS as a consultant clinical lead in West London, serving those with comorbid mental heath and long-term medical conditions.
Dr. Lindsay Ip is a Stanford trained Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing individual, couples and family psychotherapy in a variety of settings in the UK and US. These include private practice, primary care, inpatient, community outpatient, intensive day programs, emergency psychiatric services and university counselling centres. In her current private practice, she provides psychotherapy as well as conducts assessments for medico-legal reports.
Dr. Ip also works in the NHS as a consultant clinical lead in West London, serving those with comorbid mental heath and long-term medical conditions.
The loss avoidance game becomes a finite cycle, where the pursuit of pleasure "always" wins. I am an HCPC-registered psychologist, CBT psychotherapist, supervisor, and author. My goal is to help you build a strong foundation and develop the skills needed to keep life within reach. Providing CBT interventions, including third-wave approaches: ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy. Certified in clinical, counselling, health, and occupational psychology. Progress requires change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or applying a range of strategies
that support your development safely. The result: a genuine approach for a better way forward.
The loss avoidance game becomes a finite cycle, where the pursuit of pleasure "always" wins. I am an HCPC-registered psychologist, CBT psychotherapist, supervisor, and author. My goal is to help you build a strong foundation and develop the skills needed to keep life within reach. Providing CBT interventions, including third-wave approaches: ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy. Certified in clinical, counselling, health, and occupational psychology. Progress requires change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or applying a range of strategies
that support your development safely. The result: a genuine approach for a better way forward.
I am a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a BACP registered Psychotherapist trained with Regent’s University London and Tavistock and Portman. I hold a PhD in Occupational Health Psychology at University of Nottingham, and a MSc. in Counselling at University of Edinburgh.
I am a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a BACP registered Psychotherapist trained with Regent’s University London and Tavistock and Portman. I hold a PhD in Occupational Health Psychology at University of Nottingham, and a MSc. in Counselling at University of Edinburgh.
I offer many payment options and work with the health insurance providers listed on my profile: including WPA, Cigna, Allianz, Vitality, BUPA and AXA
I specialise in working with neurodivergent adults — particularly women who have spent years feeling out of step with the world, exhausted by the effort of appearing fine. Diagnosed in my fifties, I bring genuine lived experience alongside over twenty years of clinical depth. I understand what it means to mask, to overachieve, and to struggle in ways that are invisible to others. That knowledge doesn't replace clinical training — it deepens it. I offer individual therapy and couples counselling that is unhurried, thoughtful, and tailored entirely to you.
I offer many payment options and work with the health insurance providers listed on my profile: including WPA, Cigna, Allianz, Vitality, BUPA and AXA
I specialise in working with neurodivergent adults — particularly women who have spent years feeling out of step with the world, exhausted by the effort of appearing fine. Diagnosed in my fifties, I bring genuine lived experience alongside over twenty years of clinical depth. I understand what it means to mask, to overachieve, and to struggle in ways that are invisible to others. That knowledge doesn't replace clinical training — it deepens it. I offer individual therapy and couples counselling that is unhurried, thoughtful, and tailored entirely to you.
Seeking support can feel like a significant step. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low mood, the impact of trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or adjusting to illness or loss, our multidisciplinary team is here to help.
No two people are the same, so neither is our approach. We are a team of experienced clinicians providing evidence-based, compassionate care for adults from convenient and private central London consulting rooms at The London Clinic in the heart of Harley Street’s medical district. If you're considering therapy, we'd be pleased to discuss how we can support you in taking the next step.
Seeking support can feel like a significant step. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low mood, the impact of trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or adjusting to illness or loss, our multidisciplinary team is here to help.
No two people are the same, so neither is our approach. We are a team of experienced clinicians providing evidence-based, compassionate care for adults from convenient and private central London consulting rooms at The London Clinic in the heart of Harley Street’s medical district. If you're considering therapy, we'd be pleased to discuss how we can support you in taking the next step.
An overly caring private psychiatrist with more than 25 years of experience in mental health disorders and drug misuse. Dr Helmy completed his Medical training in 1998, MSc and MD in psychiatry and substance misuse in 2009 and joined Royal College of Psychiatrists since 2013. During his medical practice, he was the medical director of inpatient and community services for mental health and drug misuse disorders. Dr Helmy is an International Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, an appointed fellow of the International Society of Addiction Medicine and a member of EMDR Association UK & Ireland.
An overly caring private psychiatrist with more than 25 years of experience in mental health disorders and drug misuse. Dr Helmy completed his Medical training in 1998, MSc and MD in psychiatry and substance misuse in 2009 and joined Royal College of Psychiatrists since 2013. During his medical practice, he was the medical director of inpatient and community services for mental health and drug misuse disorders. Dr Helmy is an International Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, an appointed fellow of the International Society of Addiction Medicine and a member of EMDR Association UK & Ireland.
If you’re feeling stuck in your relationships, struggling with anxiety, low mood, shame or intimacy, therapy can help you understand what’s happening and make meaningful changes. I work with individuals and couples to improve relationships, rebuild trust and change patterns that keep repeating. I also work with compulsive sexual behaviours, sex addiction, and LGBTQ+ relationships and identity. My approach is supportive, open and non-judgemental, while offering space to explore difficult things honestly, understand yourself and your relationships more deeply, and move forward with greater confidence and choice.
If you’re feeling stuck in your relationships, struggling with anxiety, low mood, shame or intimacy, therapy can help you understand what’s happening and make meaningful changes. I work with individuals and couples to improve relationships, rebuild trust and change patterns that keep repeating. I also work with compulsive sexual behaviours, sex addiction, and LGBTQ+ relationships and identity. My approach is supportive, open and non-judgemental, while offering space to explore difficult things honestly, understand yourself and your relationships more deeply, and move forward with greater confidence and choice.
I currently work with self-funding clients and Cigna, Bupa and WPA insurance
I am Counselling Psychologist with over 12yrs experience providing therapy in mental health settings. I will work collaboratively with you, to see your distress within the context of your life, offering a therapeutic approach best suited to you. Together we can build on your strengths, skills and resources and help you to feel more empowered. I am trained to doctoral level to work with a variety of therapy models and practice in a multi-theoretical way.
I currently work with self-funding clients and Cigna, Bupa and WPA insurance
I am Counselling Psychologist with over 12yrs experience providing therapy in mental health settings. I will work collaboratively with you, to see your distress within the context of your life, offering a therapeutic approach best suited to you. Together we can build on your strengths, skills and resources and help you to feel more empowered. I am trained to doctoral level to work with a variety of therapy models and practice in a multi-theoretical way.
I am one of a small number of practitioners in the UK who is dually qualified as a chartered psychologist and a clinical sexologist/sex therapist. My clients may seek help for a specific sexual difficulty such as desire or arousal concerns; or may experience broader distress such as anxiety, low self esteem or perfectionism which also manifests in their sexual and relational world. My specialist interest in sexual difficulties emerged naturally from my interdisciplinary background of psychology and physiology.
I am one of a small number of practitioners in the UK who is dually qualified as a chartered psychologist and a clinical sexologist/sex therapist. My clients may seek help for a specific sexual difficulty such as desire or arousal concerns; or may experience broader distress such as anxiety, low self esteem or perfectionism which also manifests in their sexual and relational world. My specialist interest in sexual difficulties emerged naturally from my interdisciplinary background of psychology and physiology.
I am a highly experienced psychosexual and relationship therapist and offer talking therapy for the following issues: relationship difficulties, erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, compulsive sexual behaviour, pain during sex, difficulties with orgasm, arousal or desire issues, sexuality or sex education. I specialize in helping clients achieve sober sex after chemsex. In addition, I offer the space to explore spirituality and faith (regardless of religion) within the framework of sexuality.
I am a highly experienced psychosexual and relationship therapist and offer talking therapy for the following issues: relationship difficulties, erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, compulsive sexual behaviour, pain during sex, difficulties with orgasm, arousal or desire issues, sexuality or sex education. I specialize in helping clients achieve sober sex after chemsex. In addition, I offer the space to explore spirituality and faith (regardless of religion) within the framework of sexuality.
Dr Hasina Sarwari-Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Harley Street, London W1G
I work with adults who may appear to be coping well on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck underneath. They may be struggling with trauma, health anxiety, panic, chronic health difficulties, burnout, perfectionism or persistent overthinking. Many have spent a long time managing on their own and are ready for something to change. Together, we make sense of what is happening, understand the patterns keeping them stuck and develop practical, sustainable ways forward. My approach is warm, collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs.
I work with adults who may appear to be coping well on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck underneath. They may be struggling with trauma, health anxiety, panic, chronic health difficulties, burnout, perfectionism or persistent overthinking. Many have spent a long time managing on their own and are ready for something to change. Together, we make sense of what is happening, understand the patterns keeping them stuck and develop practical, sustainable ways forward. My approach is warm, collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs.
My name is Dr Catherine Cheung. I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist trained at University College London. I qualified over 10 years ago and have worked extensively in the private sector and as a Service Lead and Principal Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. My experiences vary from working with clients with mild to complex mental health needs to supporting those with acute or long-term physical health issues. I am also committed to empowering autistic and neurodiverse individuals, often university students and adults in employment. Being creative, compassionate and empathic are key tenets of my therapy approach.
My name is Dr Catherine Cheung. I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist trained at University College London. I qualified over 10 years ago and have worked extensively in the private sector and as a Service Lead and Principal Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. My experiences vary from working with clients with mild to complex mental health needs to supporting those with acute or long-term physical health issues. I am also committed to empowering autistic and neurodiverse individuals, often university students and adults in employment. Being creative, compassionate and empathic are key tenets of my therapy approach.
Nearby Cigna and Evernorth Counsellors Searches for Harley Street, London
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Nearby Searches for Harley Street, London
- Bloomsbury
- Camden Town
- Charing Cross
- Chinatown
- Covent Garden
- Fitzrovia
- Marylebone
- Mayfair
- Soho
- St James's
- Westminster
Cigna and Evernorth Counsellors
Cigna and its healthcare division Evernorth provide behavioral health coverage though managed care plans and Medicare Advantage plans. Outside the U.S., Cigna provides insurance through Cigna Global Health Benefits.
Cigna and Evernorth HMO plans only cover services from in-network providers and require a referral from your primary care physician. EPO plans also utilize in-network providers but generally do not require a PCP referral. PPO plans offer the most flexibility and a larger network of providers, and may include some out of network benefits.
Occasionally Cigna or Evernorth Counsellors in Harley Street, London will only accept a limited number of in-network insurance patients in their practice, so it's important to check if your plan is accepted when you book a consultation.
Based in Connecticut, Cigna insures 180 million people in more than 30 countries around the world. Cigna rebraded its health services division as Evernorth in September 2021.
Here’s a link to more information on
how insurance works to cover behavioral health benefits.