Female Counselling in Mayfair, London

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Venetia Leonidaki
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mayfair, London W1K
We could all do with help sometimes. I get it. Our world is imperfect and challenging and there is no way to know what life throws next. You may have experienced a loss or trauma and others around you cannot grasp its magnitude. Or you may have resorted to ways of coping that harm you and cannot break free. Or perhaps you are tired of recurrent disappointments, rejections, criticism that have affected how you feel within yourself and your relationships. Forming a genuine connection with each other in therapy will hopefully make it possible for you to work toward changes or make what you cannot change easier to bear.
We could all do with help sometimes. I get it. Our world is imperfect and challenging and there is no way to know what life throws next. You may have experienced a loss or trauma and others around you cannot grasp its magnitude. Or you may have resorted to ways of coping that harm you and cannot break free. Or perhaps you are tired of recurrent disappointments, rejections, criticism that have affected how you feel within yourself and your relationships. Forming a genuine connection with each other in therapy will hopefully make it possible for you to work toward changes or make what you cannot change easier to bear.
020 3917 4668 View 020 3917 4668
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Tanya Refson Marks
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1K
Sometimes it may feel as though patterns are being repeated over and over again and each time you find yourself surprised at reaching the same result. However, people are in constant motion and I hold to the notion that therapy enables self reflection and transformation driving along the process of change. In practice, I will try to ensure you experience a sense of safety in the space for us to better explore your way of being in the world and consider the importance of relationships and memory which are a transformative and pivotal part of what it is you bring to the work and are encouraged to share
Sometimes it may feel as though patterns are being repeated over and over again and each time you find yourself surprised at reaching the same result. However, people are in constant motion and I hold to the notion that therapy enables self reflection and transformation driving along the process of change. In practice, I will try to ensure you experience a sense of safety in the space for us to better explore your way of being in the world and consider the importance of relationships and memory which are a transformative and pivotal part of what it is you bring to the work and are encouraged to share
020 3856 4497 View 020 3856 4497
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Dr Paula Bermudez
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mayfair, London W1B  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, relationships, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a qualified Counselling Psychologist, and I'd love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. My goal is to offer you an opportunity to explore and make sense of your past and present experiences, to empower you to know and understand yourself more deeply, so you can make conscious choices about how you want to live your life in a way that is meaningful to you.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, relationships, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a qualified Counselling Psychologist, and I'd love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. My goal is to offer you an opportunity to explore and make sense of your past and present experiences, to empower you to know and understand yourself more deeply, so you can make conscious choices about how you want to live your life in a way that is meaningful to you.
020 3962 0241 View 020 3962 0241
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Anna Kenny-Ginard
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mayfair, London W1W
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 room 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 room in the heart of London, we can make sense the feelings which have prompted you to seek support.
020 3838 0880 View 020 3838 0880
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Dr Madeleine Jago
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mayfair, London SW4
I offer psychological therapy online or face to face at the Seven Lion Yard Practice in Clapham. I have experience working with clients across the lifespan and within the NHS I currently work in a specialist burns unit with both adults and young people. In my private work, I see a broad range of difficulties such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I also help people who might be adjusting to a major life change or challenge, such as a health condition or the end of a relationship.
I offer psychological therapy online or face to face at the Seven Lion Yard Practice in Clapham. I have experience working with clients across the lifespan and within the NHS I currently work in a specialist burns unit with both adults and young people. In my private work, I see a broad range of difficulties such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I also help people who might be adjusting to a major life change or challenge, such as a health condition or the end of a relationship.
020 4538 4233 View 020 4538 4233
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Mayessi Maria Georgia Svoronou
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1G
I am an experienced psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapist seeing individual adults online and in person (South East and The West End), practicing both in Greek and in English. I have worked in several organisational settings, including the NHS primary and secondary care. Also I have lectured in several clinical educational institutions in London on aspects of psychopathology and psychoanalytic theory.
I am an experienced psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapist seeing individual adults online and in person (South East and The West End), practicing both in Greek and in English. I have worked in several organisational settings, including the NHS primary and secondary care. Also I have lectured in several clinical educational institutions in London on aspects of psychopathology and psychoanalytic theory.
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Jane Vujasin
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1W
With 16 years of private practice experience, I specialise exclusively in relationship counselling from my central London location. My approach is designed to help your relationship not just survive, but truly flourish. Through therapy, you and your partner can: • Deepen your emotional connection • Improve communication skills • Navigate conflicts constructively • Reignite passion and intimacy • Build a stronger, more resilient partnership I believe that every couple has the potential for growth and transformation. My role is to guide you towards rediscovering the joy and fulfilment in your relationship you once had.
With 16 years of private practice experience, I specialise exclusively in relationship counselling from my central London location. My approach is designed to help your relationship not just survive, but truly flourish. Through therapy, you and your partner can: • Deepen your emotional connection • Improve communication skills • Navigate conflicts constructively • Reignite passion and intimacy • Build a stronger, more resilient partnership I believe that every couple has the potential for growth and transformation. My role is to guide you towards rediscovering the joy and fulfilment in your relationship you once had.
020 7046 0434 View 020 7046 0434
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Shannon Ownhouse
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mayfair, London W1W
Hi, I'm Shannon. I have 12 years experience as a registered Clinical Psychologist (HCPC) and 20 years experience in the mental health field. It may be that you have a diagnosed mental health problem that you need to address, or maybe you are seeking a diagnosis? It may be that you don't suffer from a diagnosable mental health condition but experience significant difficulties in your relationships, at work, regulating your emotions, parenting, etc. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and collaborative space in which to explore your difficulties and develop strategies to make the changes you desire.
Hi, I'm Shannon. I have 12 years experience as a registered Clinical Psychologist (HCPC) and 20 years experience in the mental health field. It may be that you have a diagnosed mental health problem that you need to address, or maybe you are seeking a diagnosis? It may be that you don't suffer from a diagnosable mental health condition but experience significant difficulties in your relationships, at work, regulating your emotions, parenting, etc. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and collaborative space in which to explore your difficulties and develop strategies to make the changes you desire.
020 3879 1947 View 020 3879 1947
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Anita Sarin
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1K
Contacting a therapist might seem daunting at first but therapy can provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to make sense of current concerns. Speaking in confidence can help you less burdened and enable you to work towards living a more fulfilling life.
Contacting a therapist might seem daunting at first but therapy can provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to make sense of current concerns. Speaking in confidence can help you less burdened and enable you to work towards living a more fulfilling life.
020 3974 2529 View 020 3974 2529
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Lucy Roberts
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1W
Hello, I'm Lucy, I am a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, who can offer a private, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore and talk about your concerns and difficulties. Whatever is holding you back from living your life on your terms with meaning, peace and self-compassion is worth talking about: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, anger, chronic pain, breakdown of a relationship, grief, identity issues, phobias, or other life events. I respond intuitively and authentically and am able to creatively draw from a range of approaches to tailor the therapy to your needs.
Hello, I'm Lucy, I am a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, who can offer a private, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore and talk about your concerns and difficulties. Whatever is holding you back from living your life on your terms with meaning, peace and self-compassion is worth talking about: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, anger, chronic pain, breakdown of a relationship, grief, identity issues, phobias, or other life events. I respond intuitively and authentically and am able to creatively draw from a range of approaches to tailor the therapy to your needs.
020 3835 3743 View 020 3835 3743
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Anna Kelberg Phd
Psychotherapist, PhD, COSRT General
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mayfair, London W1K
In our modern world, many have encountered non-monogamy in its varied forms - from discovering a partner's affair, to managing the complexities of jealousy within an open relationship, or the rollercoaster of emotions while contemplating attractions outside a committed partnership. My specialty lies in assisting my clients, some of whom are just starting to explore non-monogamy, to navigate these intricate experiences. Under my gentle guidance you will be able to transform the potent energy of non-monogamy into avenues for personal growth, self-discovery, deeper emotional connection and greater intimacy with your partner.
In our modern world, many have encountered non-monogamy in its varied forms - from discovering a partner's affair, to managing the complexities of jealousy within an open relationship, or the rollercoaster of emotions while contemplating attractions outside a committed partnership. My specialty lies in assisting my clients, some of whom are just starting to explore non-monogamy, to navigate these intricate experiences. Under my gentle guidance you will be able to transform the potent energy of non-monogamy into avenues for personal growth, self-discovery, deeper emotional connection and greater intimacy with your partner.
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Janice Chan Therapy & Consulting
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1B  (Online Only)
Looking a therapist can feel daunting, and my hope is to offer a space for you to feel totally seen, heard and understood. We all find ourselves feeling stuck in thinking and behaviour patterns that we wish were different at times. Talking to friends and family isn't always useful, or an option. That's where therapy may be more effective. I am a BACP registered psychological therapist with over a decade of experience of working multi-culturally using CBT, CPT, IFS and solution-focused approaches. I provide a warm, confidential, non-judgmental space to support you to work through life's issues.
Looking a therapist can feel daunting, and my hope is to offer a space for you to feel totally seen, heard and understood. We all find ourselves feeling stuck in thinking and behaviour patterns that we wish were different at times. Talking to friends and family isn't always useful, or an option. That's where therapy may be more effective. I am a BACP registered psychological therapist with over a decade of experience of working multi-culturally using CBT, CPT, IFS and solution-focused approaches. I provide a warm, confidential, non-judgmental space to support you to work through life's issues.
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Dr Samina Khatun
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1K  (Online Only)
Dr Samina is a highly specialist counselling psychologist who treats people suffering from a wide spectrum of disorders. Her areas of expertise lie in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders, confidence and low self-esteem, relationship issues and trauma. She has over 10 years clinical experience within the NHS and private practice including the Priory in London Harley Street. Her integrative method will help you identify blocks and subconscious programming that are holding you back so that you can heal and shift into a more magnetic state and live your life with greater ease.
Dr Samina is a highly specialist counselling psychologist who treats people suffering from a wide spectrum of disorders. Her areas of expertise lie in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders, confidence and low self-esteem, relationship issues and trauma. She has over 10 years clinical experience within the NHS and private practice including the Priory in London Harley Street. Her integrative method will help you identify blocks and subconscious programming that are holding you back so that you can heal and shift into a more magnetic state and live your life with greater ease.
020 4538 3892 View 020 4538 3892
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Ailis Weir
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London SW1A  (Online Only)
I am a person-centred counsellor who primarily works with members of the LGBTQ+ community. While mental health issues can be a huge barrier for anyone, for LGBTQ+ people these issues can be magnified. Often LGBTQ+ folks struggle to feel understood, to feel heard, and can suffer social isolation as a result. Coming out, again and again, to ourselves, our friends, our partners all while finding one’s true sense of self, can be a lifelong mission. My outlook on counselling is based on compassion and honesty, and I work to foster an environment where collaboration is encouraged. Find out more at my website www.beyondlineartherapy.com.
I am a person-centred counsellor who primarily works with members of the LGBTQ+ community. While mental health issues can be a huge barrier for anyone, for LGBTQ+ people these issues can be magnified. Often LGBTQ+ folks struggle to feel understood, to feel heard, and can suffer social isolation as a result. Coming out, again and again, to ourselves, our friends, our partners all while finding one’s true sense of self, can be a lifelong mission. My outlook on counselling is based on compassion and honesty, and I work to foster an environment where collaboration is encouraged. Find out more at my website www.beyondlineartherapy.com.
0113 519 4367 View 0113 519 4367
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Luisa Escudero-Franco
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1B
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, questioning your purpose, or struggling to find deeper meaning in your experiences? I offer tailored therapy to help individuals like you who may be navigating emotional difficulties such as anxiety, or life transitions. With a background in CBT, existential therapy, and psychoanalysis, I provide a safe space where we can explore your inner world,sh negative thinking patterns, and uncover the underlying causes of your distress. Together we will work towards achieving emotional clarity, personal growth helping you build a more fulfilling life I offer services in English and spanish.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, questioning your purpose, or struggling to find deeper meaning in your experiences? I offer tailored therapy to help individuals like you who may be navigating emotional difficulties such as anxiety, or life transitions. With a background in CBT, existential therapy, and psychoanalysis, I provide a safe space where we can explore your inner world,sh negative thinking patterns, and uncover the underlying causes of your distress. Together we will work towards achieving emotional clarity, personal growth helping you build a more fulfilling life I offer services in English and spanish.
01480 772030 View 01480 772030
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Alexia Lonnoy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1W
I am a UKCP and BPA-accredited Psychotherapist specialised in psychodrama psychotherapy and holding an MSc in Theoretical Psychoanalysis from UCL where I graduated with Distinctions. I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups. In the NHS I offer psychotherapy to people considered to have complex and enduring psychological difficulties. Through an integration of traditional verbal techniques and modern embodied methods regulating the nervous system, I assist you in both uncovering the underlying reasons behind your behaviors as well as facilitating your healing process.
I am a UKCP and BPA-accredited Psychotherapist specialised in psychodrama psychotherapy and holding an MSc in Theoretical Psychoanalysis from UCL where I graduated with Distinctions. I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups. In the NHS I offer psychotherapy to people considered to have complex and enduring psychological difficulties. Through an integration of traditional verbal techniques and modern embodied methods regulating the nervous system, I assist you in both uncovering the underlying reasons behind your behaviors as well as facilitating your healing process.
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Kirstie Ashdown
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1G
I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor. I offer a confidential and safe space where we can think about what is troubling you in a non-judgemental setting. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons. Life can throw upsetting things at us and sometimes we find ourselves affected by events more than we expect. Psychodynamic therapy provides an opportunity to discover the unconscious processes that drive our responses and behaviours. Once these processes are acknowledged, we have the choice of changing how we react. This can help us to feel better about ourselves and live a more fulfilling life.
I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor. I offer a confidential and safe space where we can think about what is troubling you in a non-judgemental setting. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons. Life can throw upsetting things at us and sometimes we find ourselves affected by events more than we expect. Psychodynamic therapy provides an opportunity to discover the unconscious processes that drive our responses and behaviours. Once these processes are acknowledged, we have the choice of changing how we react. This can help us to feel better about ourselves and live a more fulfilling life.
020 3962 0162 View 020 3962 0162
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Helen Caro
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1K
I am fully qualified Integrative Relational Counsellor. This means that I draw upon a variety of skills and approaches depending on what your needs and personality requires. Above all else, I believe that it is the relationship between you and I that will offer the best opportunity for change. I see clients with a wide range of issues and rest assured no matter how big or small the problem seems to you, you will be treated with warmth and respect. Some of the challenges I work with include: Anxiety, Depression, General low mood, Bereavement, Low self-confidence and self-esteem and stress. This list is by no means exhaustive.
I am fully qualified Integrative Relational Counsellor. This means that I draw upon a variety of skills and approaches depending on what your needs and personality requires. Above all else, I believe that it is the relationship between you and I that will offer the best opportunity for change. I see clients with a wide range of issues and rest assured no matter how big or small the problem seems to you, you will be treated with warmth and respect. Some of the challenges I work with include: Anxiety, Depression, General low mood, Bereavement, Low self-confidence and self-esteem and stress. This list is by no means exhaustive.
07593 511810 View 07593 511810
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Mahboubeh (Mah) Fathabadi
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1S  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
“We almost always have choices, and the better the choice, the more we will be in control of our lives“. In my counseling sessions, I am committed to create a safe, warm, non-judgmental and confidential space within which you can freely address life's difficulties in a creative and meaningful way. My approach is integrative, derived from different therapeutic methods including third-waves cognitive therapy (such as schema therapy and ACT) and Mindfulness-based therapy. I also apply psychoeducation in order to optimise the effectiveness of my therapy sessions including self-awareness, anger management and stress management skills.
“We almost always have choices, and the better the choice, the more we will be in control of our lives“. In my counseling sessions, I am committed to create a safe, warm, non-judgmental and confidential space within which you can freely address life's difficulties in a creative and meaningful way. My approach is integrative, derived from different therapeutic methods including third-waves cognitive therapy (such as schema therapy and ACT) and Mindfulness-based therapy. I also apply psychoeducation in order to optimise the effectiveness of my therapy sessions including self-awareness, anger management and stress management skills.
020 4538 5392 View 020 4538 5392
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Miranda Jackson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1K
The ideal client is of course anyone ready to make real change in their lives, but I work with many seeking to reach that point. Clients see me asking “Why do I feel like this?” Once we have worked through why you do, the next goal is to see how you can change your mindset, rewrite the script so that your attitude to certain situations no longer causes you distress.
The ideal client is of course anyone ready to make real change in their lives, but I work with many seeking to reach that point. Clients see me asking “Why do I feel like this?” Once we have worked through why you do, the next goal is to see how you can change your mindset, rewrite the script so that your attitude to certain situations no longer causes you distress.
020 3962 1735 View 020 3962 1735
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.