Cigna and Evernorth Counselling in Marylebone
I have been working in psychotherapy since 2003. My background encompasses both private mental health sectors and NHS Mental Health Trusts, working both 1:1 and in groups, and includes working in a cutting-edge therapeutic community. I have seen a diverse range of clients from many differing backgrounds and cultures, and with a wide range of presenting problems. I continue to enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and presentations, from personal development goals to mental health spectrum based work. I also work as a clinical supervisor, and head up Beverley Blackman Associates (please see website for more details).
I have been working in psychotherapy since 2003. My background encompasses both private mental health sectors and NHS Mental Health Trusts, working both 1:1 and in groups, and includes working in a cutting-edge therapeutic community. I have seen a diverse range of clients from many differing backgrounds and cultures, and with a wide range of presenting problems. I continue to enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and presentations, from personal development goals to mental health spectrum based work. I also work as a clinical supervisor, and head up Beverley Blackman Associates (please see website for more details).
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.
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.
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.
I’m a UKCP-Registered Neurodiverse Psychotherapist trained in Transactional Analysis which has its roots in Psychodynamic and Humanistic psychotherapy, and share similarities with Schema therapy. Transactional Analysis (TA) examines an individual's personality and how this has been shaped by experiences. This means I’m able to help clients understand the root of their issues and therefore make lasting changes.
I’m a UKCP-Registered Neurodiverse Psychotherapist trained in Transactional Analysis which has its roots in Psychodynamic and Humanistic psychotherapy, and share similarities with Schema therapy. Transactional Analysis (TA) examines an individual's personality and how this has been shaped by experiences. This means I’m able to help clients understand the root of their issues and therefore make lasting changes.
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.
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 specialise in mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress and men's related issues. Men's issues include ED, low sex drive, pornography addiction, alcohol addiction and relationship or social challenges. In psychotherapy sessions I provide a supportive setting that encourages you to reflect. We will explore the feelings, emotions and impact significant events have had on your life and their on the way you experience day-to-day life. We will work through your thought process moving towards the version of you that you've always wanted to be. Who is that person? Do they allow themselves to smile, laugh and be happy?
I specialise in mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress and men's related issues. Men's issues include ED, low sex drive, pornography addiction, alcohol addiction and relationship or social challenges. In psychotherapy sessions I provide a supportive setting that encourages you to reflect. We will explore the feelings, emotions and impact significant events have had on your life and their on the way you experience day-to-day life. We will work through your thought process moving towards the version of you that you've always wanted to be. Who is that person? Do they allow themselves to smile, laugh and be happy?
Billi Silverstein Psychotherapy & Supervision
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
1 Endorsed
Marylebone, London W1G
I am a senior accredited integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I use my experience to help my clients expand and improve their emotional skills. I have spent several years working with addiction, especially food addiction, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and eating disorders. I have worked with dual diagnosis clients in both addiction and other mental health organisations. I am committed to providing counselling with the most up-to-date techniques to build a healing and therapeutic relationship with clients. More recently my client group has covered stress, anxiety, trauma and loss.
I am a senior accredited integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I use my experience to help my clients expand and improve their emotional skills. I have spent several years working with addiction, especially food addiction, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and eating disorders. I have worked with dual diagnosis clients in both addiction and other mental health organisations. I am committed to providing counselling with the most up-to-date techniques to build a healing and therapeutic relationship with clients. More recently my client group has covered stress, anxiety, trauma and loss.
Axa, Vitality, WPA, Cigna,Aviva
Durante 30 años en psicología, mi objetivo ha sido siempre ofrecer a mis clientes un espacio seguro y de confianza donde poder trabajar juntos para descubrir sus fortalezas y adquirir las herramientas y técnicas necesarias para hacer frente a las dificultades y problemas. Estoy especializada en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de problemas de salud mental en los cuales se incluye depresión, ansiedad, trauma y estrés postraumático, trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC), crisis de pánico y problemas de pareja. Mis áreas de intervención son Terapia Cognitivo Conductual (CBT), Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT) y Terapia Humanista
Axa, Vitality, WPA, Cigna,Aviva
Durante 30 años en psicología, mi objetivo ha sido siempre ofrecer a mis clientes un espacio seguro y de confianza donde poder trabajar juntos para descubrir sus fortalezas y adquirir las herramientas y técnicas necesarias para hacer frente a las dificultades y problemas. Estoy especializada en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de problemas de salud mental en los cuales se incluye depresión, ansiedad, trauma y estrés postraumático, trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC), crisis de pánico y problemas de pareja. Mis áreas de intervención son Terapia Cognitivo Conductual (CBT), Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT) y Terapia Humanista
Are you struggling with sexual urges or behaviours that feel out of control? Perhaps you’ve tried to stop but keep returning to patterns of secrecy, guilt or shame-affecting your relationships, confidence and wellbeing. You’re not alone, and recovery is possible.
I specialise in sex addiction therapy and support for Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD), including porn addiction, infidelity and intimacy difficulties. My approach is compassionate, confidential and evidence-based, helping you understand what drives these behaviours and build tools for lasting change.
After completing my own rehabilitation programme, I founded
Are you struggling with sexual urges or behaviours that feel out of control? Perhaps you’ve tried to stop but keep returning to patterns of secrecy, guilt or shame-affecting your relationships, confidence and wellbeing. You’re not alone, and recovery is possible.
I specialise in sex addiction therapy and support for Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD), including porn addiction, infidelity and intimacy difficulties. My approach is compassionate, confidential and evidence-based, helping you understand what drives these behaviours and build tools for lasting change.
After completing my own rehabilitation programme, I founded
I specialise in trauma-informed therapy for anxiety, depression, and emotional difficulties linked to past experiences. I work particularly with high-performing professionals who appear to be coping externally but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or burnt out internally. My approach integrates EMDR and evidence-based therapy to support deep, lasting change. I also offer Cognitive behaviour therapy, ACT, DBT, Compassion focused therapy and somatic techniques for mind-body holistic healing.
Alongside my clinical practice in the NHS, I have worked as a university lecturer, keeping my work grounded in current research.
I specialise in trauma-informed therapy for anxiety, depression, and emotional difficulties linked to past experiences. I work particularly with high-performing professionals who appear to be coping externally but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or burnt out internally. My approach integrates EMDR and evidence-based therapy to support deep, lasting change. I also offer Cognitive behaviour therapy, ACT, DBT, Compassion focused therapy and somatic techniques for mind-body holistic healing.
Alongside my clinical practice in the NHS, I have worked as a university lecturer, keeping my work grounded in current research.
Over the last 14 years I have helped many people achieve a sense of well being, integration and wholeness in their personal & professional life. I can help you achieve the same. Life does not need to be a struggle. The process begins with you taking that scary first step to have an initial session or even just to call me to have a chat. In this first session or chat you can experience me and how I work and if we are a good fit, we can take it from there. I look forward to talking to you.
Over the last 14 years I have helped many people achieve a sense of well being, integration and wholeness in their personal & professional life. I can help you achieve the same. Life does not need to be a struggle. The process begins with you taking that scary first step to have an initial session or even just to call me to have a chat. In this first session or chat you can experience me and how I work and if we are a good fit, we can take it from there. I look forward to talking to you.
I see clients individually or in couples, who are suffering from all kinds of anxiety and unhappiness,or are feeling lost or stuck. You may be having problems at work, with self-esteem or in your relationship with a partner or friends. You may need to work through trauma, including bullying and relationship loss. If you are a couple, I will help you to analyze what has gone wrong; and have you learn to nurture your relationship by thinking together and working out how to support each other.
I see clients individually or in couples, who are suffering from all kinds of anxiety and unhappiness,or are feeling lost or stuck. You may be having problems at work, with self-esteem or in your relationship with a partner or friends. You may need to work through trauma, including bullying and relationship loss. If you are a couple, I will help you to analyze what has gone wrong; and have you learn to nurture your relationship by thinking together and working out how to support each other.
Struggling with eating, body image, or self-esteem issues? The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image offers specialist, holistic care across London, Richmond, Manchester, and Hertford. Our team of psychologists, dieticians, family therapists, and occupational therapists provide personalised, evidence-based treatments. No prior diagnosis needed. Choose from face-to-face or online sessions tailored to your needs. Start your journey to well-being with us.
Struggling with eating, body image, or self-esteem issues? The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image offers specialist, holistic care across London, Richmond, Manchester, and Hertford. Our team of psychologists, dieticians, family therapists, and occupational therapists provide personalised, evidence-based treatments. No prior diagnosis needed. Choose from face-to-face or online sessions tailored to your needs. Start your journey to well-being with us.
Reaching out for help or support when you need to is both courageous and necessary. Have you been feeling low, or battling anxiety in your day-to-day life? Perhaps you feel lost or stuck, sensing a need for some sort of change yet unsure how to move forward. Maybe some of your behaviours are worrying you? As a highly qualified psychotherapist with experience across a wide spectrum of challenges, I can offer you a comfortable, confidential space where, together, we can search for the answers you need. From my welcoming rooms in the heart of London, we can make sense the feelings which have prompted you to seek support.
Reaching out for help or support when you need to is both courageous and necessary. Have you been feeling low, or battling anxiety in your day-to-day life? Perhaps you feel lost or stuck, sensing a need for some sort of change yet unsure how to move forward. Maybe some of your behaviours are worrying you? As a highly qualified psychotherapist with experience across a wide spectrum of challenges, I can offer you a comfortable, confidential space where, together, we can search for the answers you need. From my welcoming rooms in the heart of London, we can make sense the feelings which have prompted you to seek support.
Have you have experienced 'big T' or 'small t' traumas that leave you feeling overwhelmed. Are you struggling to manage overwhelming emotions, feeling hopeless, low or anxious. Do you feel unheard, misunderstood or lost. I can offer you a safe space to explore and process difficult events. Provide you with practical tools to help you cope and assist you to reconnect with yourself and find balance in life.
Have you have experienced 'big T' or 'small t' traumas that leave you feeling overwhelmed. Are you struggling to manage overwhelming emotions, feeling hopeless, low or anxious. Do you feel unheard, misunderstood or lost. I can offer you a safe space to explore and process difficult events. Provide you with practical tools to help you cope and assist you to reconnect with yourself and find balance in life.
Dr Valérie Wendorff-CPsychol/Psychotherapist
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Marylebone, London W1G
I have 18 years of experience and have worked in a variety of settings across the lifespan in both public and private sectors. My roles were not limited to clinical work but also at a management level such as being the Supervisor and Training Manager at an eating disorders facility and head of a disability department at a school. I have extensive experience in different presentations: OCD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, and psychological assessments. I am recognised by Bupa Global, Aviva and WPA.
I have 18 years of experience and have worked in a variety of settings across the lifespan in both public and private sectors. My roles were not limited to clinical work but also at a management level such as being the Supervisor and Training Manager at an eating disorders facility and head of a disability department at a school. I have extensive experience in different presentations: OCD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, and psychological assessments. I am recognised by Bupa Global, Aviva and WPA.
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.
Comfort Shields, PhD (ClinPsy), MPhil
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Marylebone, London W1W
I accept health insurance providers: Aviva, Bupa Global (but not Bupa UK) Cigna, Cigna Global, and WPA.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who appear to function well on the outside while privately struggling with trauma, anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, or a painful sense of disconnection from themselves. Often, the problem is not simply symptoms, but years spent adapting, performing, or surviving. My work is depth-oriented and emotionally engaged. I integrate psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, existential psychology, and cultural understanding to help clients process trauma, understand unconscious patterns, and develop a more authentic and meaningful way of living.
I accept health insurance providers: Aviva, Bupa Global (but not Bupa UK) Cigna, Cigna Global, and WPA.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who appear to function well on the outside while privately struggling with trauma, anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, or a painful sense of disconnection from themselves. Often, the problem is not simply symptoms, but years spent adapting, performing, or surviving. My work is depth-oriented and emotionally engaged. I integrate psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, existential psychology, and cultural understanding to help clients process trauma, understand unconscious patterns, and develop a more authentic and meaningful way of living.
Nearby Cigna and Evernorth Counsellors Searches for Marylebone, London
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- Mayfair
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- St. John's Wood
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Nearby Searches for Marylebone, London
- Bloomsbury
- Charing Cross
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- Covent Garden
- Fitzrovia
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- Mayfair
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- 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 Marylebone, 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.