Adoption Counselling in North London, London

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Lola Fasehun
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
North London, London N10  (Online Only)
Would you like a safe space where your difficulties can be explored and real change can happen? My name's Lola and I've been a qualified psychotherapist for over 19 years with experience in assisting anyone who needs a reliable & confidential space in which to explore issues & difficulties. I can work with you on a range of issues including; Anxiety, Depression, Low moods, Trauma, Bereavement, Abuse (sexual/physical/psychological) Self esteem, Race & identity, Adoption & Smoking cessation. I offer online or telephone sessions. Fee is £70 a session (lower for those on low incomes). Currently taking bookings for mornings/evenings
Would you like a safe space where your difficulties can be explored and real change can happen? My name's Lola and I've been a qualified psychotherapist for over 19 years with experience in assisting anyone who needs a reliable & confidential space in which to explore issues & difficulties. I can work with you on a range of issues including; Anxiety, Depression, Low moods, Trauma, Bereavement, Abuse (sexual/physical/psychological) Self esteem, Race & identity, Adoption & Smoking cessation. I offer online or telephone sessions. Fee is £70 a session (lower for those on low incomes). Currently taking bookings for mornings/evenings
07723 496194 View 07723 496194
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Uniquely Designed Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North London, London N9
I hold the CPCAB Dip in Therapeutic Counselling. I am an integrative therapist & my specialism is in adoption support for adults who have experienced the care system on any level. This can be from being an adoptee, birth/forever parent, birth child with adopted/fostered sibiling or grandparents etc. I am registered with Barnardo’s. I provide a safe, non-judgmental & confidential space for all struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, adoptiin, family & life problems issues to start cultivating tools that will equip them to deal with life’s problems, build stronger resilience and feel healthier mentally.
I hold the CPCAB Dip in Therapeutic Counselling. I am an integrative therapist & my specialism is in adoption support for adults who have experienced the care system on any level. This can be from being an adoptee, birth/forever parent, birth child with adopted/fostered sibiling or grandparents etc. I am registered with Barnardo’s. I provide a safe, non-judgmental & confidential space for all struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, adoptiin, family & life problems issues to start cultivating tools that will equip them to deal with life’s problems, build stronger resilience and feel healthier mentally.
07445 851146 View 07445 851146
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Liselle Van Zyl
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North London, London N7
I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with over 22 years experience in the mental health field. I trained in gestalt psychotherapy at Metanoia Institute in London. My practice is also informed by transpersonal, eco-psychology, and am trained in Brainspotting for trauma and addictions. I work with individuals on a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, adoption, and self-development. I particularly enjoy facilitating clients through deep personal transformations. Your therapy with me will be tailored specifically to your needs, and where you are at this moment in time.
I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with over 22 years experience in the mental health field. I trained in gestalt psychotherapy at Metanoia Institute in London. My practice is also informed by transpersonal, eco-psychology, and am trained in Brainspotting for trauma and addictions. I work with individuals on a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, adoption, and self-development. I particularly enjoy facilitating clients through deep personal transformations. Your therapy with me will be tailored specifically to your needs, and where you are at this moment in time.
07475 660023 View 07475 660023
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Dr Natasha Nascimento
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North London, London N6
Seeking help is brave, finding the right therapist essential. So, let me tell you about myself. I am passionate about helping families and individuals navigate a range of complexities/dilemmas/relationships. You might be feeling hopeless or too cautious around others. Occasionally we all experience these feelings, but gradually these wear us down. I specialise in helping people affected by emotional/relationship difficulties to change and reconnect. These include: improving relationships, communication; anxiety/depression; trauma; parenting issues; post-adoption; separation/divorce; loss/grief; education/work issues and other issues
Seeking help is brave, finding the right therapist essential. So, let me tell you about myself. I am passionate about helping families and individuals navigate a range of complexities/dilemmas/relationships. You might be feeling hopeless or too cautious around others. Occasionally we all experience these feelings, but gradually these wear us down. I specialise in helping people affected by emotional/relationship difficulties to change and reconnect. These include: improving relationships, communication; anxiety/depression; trauma; parenting issues; post-adoption; separation/divorce; loss/grief; education/work issues and other issues
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Petya Milcheva
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
North London, London N3
I am experienced in working with loss and trauma, psychosomatic symptoms and difficulties in relationships - intimate or parent-child, adoption.
I offer psychodynamic counselling to adults. Whether you harbour interest in the unconscious because you have noticed repetitive patterns in your life and have no clue how you always get there, or psychodynamic work is your last resort in a series of interventions - dedicating time and effort to a deeper process might be a sign that you decided to put more value on yourself. To all that you are – the successful professional, or the caring parent and a partner, but also to those parts of your being that are usually excluded and feel unrecognized or unappreciated, who often suffer in silence the burden of “carry on”.
I am experienced in working with loss and trauma, psychosomatic symptoms and difficulties in relationships - intimate or parent-child, adoption.
I offer psychodynamic counselling to adults. Whether you harbour interest in the unconscious because you have noticed repetitive patterns in your life and have no clue how you always get there, or psychodynamic work is your last resort in a series of interventions - dedicating time and effort to a deeper process might be a sign that you decided to put more value on yourself. To all that you are – the successful professional, or the caring parent and a partner, but also to those parts of your being that are usually excluded and feel unrecognized or unappreciated, who often suffer in silence the burden of “carry on”.
020 3962 1193 View 020 3962 1193
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Henrietta Priddie
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North London, London N1
I have experience of working with clients of all ages on various issues affecting their well-being, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-harm, anger, identity, body dysphoria, neurodiversity, trauma, abuse, PTSD, bereavement and loss, divorce and separation, family conflict, and fostering and adoption.
I am a UKCP-qualified integrative child, adolescent, parent and adult psychotherapist working across a wide range of areas and interests and have over 20 years of experience working in the mental health sector. I offer a safe space to allow clients the opportunity to explore presenting issues freely and in depth. I believe that compassion, empathy and the alliance between the therapist and client are the keys to therapeutic change. I am also passionate about supporting women in their journey through life and parents struggling with the complexities of raising a child in an ever-changing world.
I have experience of working with clients of all ages on various issues affecting their well-being, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-harm, anger, identity, body dysphoria, neurodiversity, trauma, abuse, PTSD, bereavement and loss, divorce and separation, family conflict, and fostering and adoption.
I am a UKCP-qualified integrative child, adolescent, parent and adult psychotherapist working across a wide range of areas and interests and have over 20 years of experience working in the mental health sector. I offer a safe space to allow clients the opportunity to explore presenting issues freely and in depth. I believe that compassion, empathy and the alliance between the therapist and client are the keys to therapeutic change. I am also passionate about supporting women in their journey through life and parents struggling with the complexities of raising a child in an ever-changing world.
020 3987 1816 View 020 3987 1816
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Jason Oddi
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, COSRT General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North London, London N1
My career as a counselor began over 17 years ago within the NHS and a Post-adoption charity.
As an Integrative Counsellor, Psychosexual & Relationship/Marriage therapist, I weave different therapies to support clients in their uniqueness to manage and heal from struggles that affect their emotional, and mental health & happiness. Ruptures in one's mental wellness can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, and sexual functioning/ identity concerns that hinder emotional self-esteem and ongoing happiness within and in our relationship with ourselves and others.
My career as a counselor began over 17 years ago within the NHS and a Post-adoption charity.
As an Integrative Counsellor, Psychosexual & Relationship/Marriage therapist, I weave different therapies to support clients in their uniqueness to manage and heal from struggles that affect their emotional, and mental health & happiness. Ruptures in one's mental wellness can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, and sexual functioning/ identity concerns that hinder emotional self-esteem and ongoing happiness within and in our relationship with ourselves and others.
020 8103 3827 View 020 8103 3827
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Amy Catherine Walshe
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
North London, London N4
Coming to counselling can be a scary (and brave) step to take! It involves opening up to a complete stranger about things you may have kept inside for many years. The people I work with come with a variety of issues. Some may want to speak about a specific issue such as relationship or work difficulties but others come with a feeling that they have been a bit stuck for a while and are not sure why.
Coming to counselling can be a scary (and brave) step to take! It involves opening up to a complete stranger about things you may have kept inside for many years. The people I work with come with a variety of issues. Some may want to speak about a specific issue such as relationship or work difficulties but others come with a feeling that they have been a bit stuck for a while and are not sure why.
020 3871 7988 View 020 3871 7988
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Michael Henry
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North London, London N7
you have ended up here... so let me just say that whatever you are going through can be surmounted... whatever need, issue or goal you have, you have all the resources you need to reach there... and I am confident that I can collaborate with you and help you get to that 'place' on the other side whereas this need, issue or goal can either be gone, managed or achieved...
you have ended up here... so let me just say that whatever you are going through can be surmounted... whatever need, issue or goal you have, you have all the resources you need to reach there... and I am confident that I can collaborate with you and help you get to that 'place' on the other side whereas this need, issue or goal can either be gone, managed or achieved...
020 8167 3627 View 020 8167 3627
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Laura Hunter
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
North London, London N2
When life’s road feels bumpier and then bumpier again therapy can shine a light on the causes and the best way forward. I will provide a safe, warm confidential environment, where we will identify, explore and work through what’s troubling you. Through our relationship and by working together we will discover and develop new ways of approaching life that will serve you better-ways which are less compromised by the past.
When life’s road feels bumpier and then bumpier again therapy can shine a light on the causes and the best way forward. I will provide a safe, warm confidential environment, where we will identify, explore and work through what’s troubling you. Through our relationship and by working together we will discover and develop new ways of approaching life that will serve you better-ways which are less compromised by the past.
07586 776023 View 07586 776023
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Little Bee Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North London, London N2
Offering a fresh approach to psychological therapy from the young and vibrant Little Bee Clinic. We are here to support children, young people and families. Who are you? We are are a group of colleagues who aim to offer a modern approach to psychological therapy. We have all been trained as Clinical Psychologists, which means we have lots of experience working with children, young people and families.
Offering a fresh approach to psychological therapy from the young and vibrant Little Bee Clinic. We are here to support children, young people and families. Who are you? We are are a group of colleagues who aim to offer a modern approach to psychological therapy. We have all been trained as Clinical Psychologists, which means we have lots of experience working with children, young people and families.
020 3974 1825 View 020 3974 1825
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Sarah Aldridge
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
North London, London N2
Many people now have therapy, for different reasons and from a range of backgrounds. You might be feeling overwhelmed and not wanting to handle difficulties without support anymore; or be feeling confused, conflicted and just need help to understand things more clearly. Therapy provides a safe, confidential and consistent space to start exploring some of the things about ourselves that can be difficult to understand. People come with depression, anxiety, family issues, relationship dynamics, trauma or wanting to understand repeated patterns.
Many people now have therapy, for different reasons and from a range of backgrounds. You might be feeling overwhelmed and not wanting to handle difficulties without support anymore; or be feeling confused, conflicted and just need help to understand things more clearly. Therapy provides a safe, confidential and consistent space to start exploring some of the things about ourselves that can be difficult to understand. People come with depression, anxiety, family issues, relationship dynamics, trauma or wanting to understand repeated patterns.
07480 789792 View 07480 789792
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Psychology for Success
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
North London, London N9
Do you feel like you are struggling with life? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Perhaps you are experiencing relationship or work-related problems or have noticed that you tend to fall into the same emotional traps again and again? Taking some time out to explore your thoughts and feelings and develop strategies for moving your life forward could be of long-term benefit to you. I am more than happy to support you with your journey.
Do you feel like you are struggling with life? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Perhaps you are experiencing relationship or work-related problems or have noticed that you tend to fall into the same emotional traps again and again? Taking some time out to explore your thoughts and feelings and develop strategies for moving your life forward could be of long-term benefit to you. I am more than happy to support you with your journey.
020 8138 0502 View 020 8138 0502
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Donna Raphael
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
North London, London N4
I specialise in anxiety and depression, but whatever brings you to therapy right now I can support you and together we can explore what is the cause. I am passionate about empowering clients to develop and strengthen their own sense of agency in the world, so that they feel in control. I work collaboratively with clients rather than acting as an expert. I help my clients consider new ways of viewing the world and guidance on ways they may consider changing their behaviours. The most important thing to me as a therapist is that I provide a warm and non-judgemental space for you to feel truly seen, heard and understood.
I specialise in anxiety and depression, but whatever brings you to therapy right now I can support you and together we can explore what is the cause. I am passionate about empowering clients to develop and strengthen their own sense of agency in the world, so that they feel in control. I work collaboratively with clients rather than acting as an expert. I help my clients consider new ways of viewing the world and guidance on ways they may consider changing their behaviours. The most important thing to me as a therapist is that I provide a warm and non-judgemental space for you to feel truly seen, heard and understood.
020 4538 6941 View 020 4538 6941
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Verity Alexis
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
North London, London N18
I support children, young people, parents and carers, families, schools and communities through an integrated approach using psychodynamic psychotherapy and child, community and educational psychology. I love working with individuals, groups and organisations. You may want to focus on exploring and healing past life experiences, understanding present ones and planning for the future. We can weave between the three organically as I work therapeutically, psychologically and life coaching style in response to empowering your voice, bolstering your self esteem and self care, highlighting your strengths and supporting your arising needs.
I support children, young people, parents and carers, families, schools and communities through an integrated approach using psychodynamic psychotherapy and child, community and educational psychology. I love working with individuals, groups and organisations. You may want to focus on exploring and healing past life experiences, understanding present ones and planning for the future. We can weave between the three organically as I work therapeutically, psychologically and life coaching style in response to empowering your voice, bolstering your self esteem and self care, highlighting your strengths and supporting your arising needs.
020 7870 1559 View 020 7870 1559
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London Counselling Centre
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
North London, London N4
My name is Bogumila.I am counsellor/psychotherapist and authorised mindfulness/ zen teacher. I use in my work therapeutic skills rutted in modern psychotherapy including Gestalt and EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing and ancient meditation techniques. If you struggle with your negative thinking, difficult feelings and expressing them on daily bases ,with your self esteem and constant feeling not being good enough I will help you overcome this. Do you want to change your daily routine, to deal effectively with your addiction, anxiety, depression, low self esteem or self har? Don't wait longer, build your support network
My name is Bogumila.I am counsellor/psychotherapist and authorised mindfulness/ zen teacher. I use in my work therapeutic skills rutted in modern psychotherapy including Gestalt and EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing and ancient meditation techniques. If you struggle with your negative thinking, difficult feelings and expressing them on daily bases ,with your self esteem and constant feeling not being good enough I will help you overcome this. Do you want to change your daily routine, to deal effectively with your addiction, anxiety, depression, low self esteem or self har? Don't wait longer, build your support network
020 3319 5265 View 020 3319 5265
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Daniel Hutton Liens
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North London, London N7  (Online Only)
I have been working as a therapist for five years, working with a diverse client base and range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and more. I have extensive experience working with Black and Asian clients, as well as with those identifying as LGBTQIA+ and/or neurodiverse.
I have been working as a therapist for five years, working with a diverse client base and range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and more. I have extensive experience working with Black and Asian clients, as well as with those identifying as LGBTQIA+ and/or neurodiverse.
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Marzia Podda
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
North London, London N19
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 15 years experience in the mental health field. If you have found your way here, you might be wrestling with a sense of meaninglessness in your life, feeling trapped in a cycle of frustration, or struggling to build and sustain meaningful personal relationships. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a powerful tool for uncovering the hidden forces that shape and guide you. Together, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, shedding light on the complexities that have held you back, and empowering you to move forward towards a more fulfilling life.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 15 years experience in the mental health field. If you have found your way here, you might be wrestling with a sense of meaninglessness in your life, feeling trapped in a cycle of frustration, or struggling to build and sustain meaningful personal relationships. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a powerful tool for uncovering the hidden forces that shape and guide you. Together, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, shedding light on the complexities that have held you back, and empowering you to move forward towards a more fulfilling life.
020 3917 4266 View 020 3917 4266
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Patricia Almohalla Alvarez
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
North London, London N4
Waitlist for new clients
I am a very compassionate person, supportive and warm who will help you to deal with the difficulties of life.
I am a very compassionate person, supportive and warm who will help you to deal with the difficulties of life.
020 3962 1865 View 020 3962 1865
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Niki Stavrianou
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
North London, London N17
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
0113 733 6703 View 0113 733 6703

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Adoption Counsellors

Does my adopted child need therapy?

Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.

When should adoptive parents seek therapy?

Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.

Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?

Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.

What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?

A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.