Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in North London, London
Dr Theodora Ioannides
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North London, London N7
I incorporate different therapy approaches , including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Practice, Systemic theory, Trauma Informed approaches, and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Hello, and welcome. Whether this is your first time in therapy, or you are simply looking for a new therapy space, starting therapy and finding the right therapist for you can feel overwhelming. I'm a psychologist and work with people who are experiencing a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, and relationship difficulties. I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and I work in a gender-informed way, supporting with explorations of sexual and/or gender identity and associated experiences.
I incorporate different therapy approaches , including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Practice, Systemic theory, Trauma Informed approaches, and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Hello, and welcome. Whether this is your first time in therapy, or you are simply looking for a new therapy space, starting therapy and finding the right therapist for you can feel overwhelming. I'm a psychologist and work with people who are experiencing a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, and relationship difficulties. I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and I work in a gender-informed way, supporting with explorations of sexual and/or gender identity and associated experiences.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and I have eight years of experience working within the mental health field in Australia and the UK. My approach is person centred, supportive and non-judgemental and is designed to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work holistically, utilising a range of different therapeutic techniques unique to the individual. I offer support for a number of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD. I support clients to understand the root cause of their anxiety and provide effective coping strategies including body and mindfulness based techniques.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and I have eight years of experience working within the mental health field in Australia and the UK. My approach is person centred, supportive and non-judgemental and is designed to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work holistically, utilising a range of different therapeutic techniques unique to the individual. I offer support for a number of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD. I support clients to understand the root cause of their anxiety and provide effective coping strategies including body and mindfulness based techniques.
I use mindfulness and meditation techniques, as well as traditional counselling techniques.
I offer counselling to people who are in some sort of transition in their lives. Often people come to me when they're feeling stuck, isolated or low. I often work with people in their twenties, thirties and forties who are facing some sort of mid-life transition. You might be weighing up what is important to you, and how to take the next steps in your life. I work with people who are often from marginalised groups, for example, LGBTQ+ people and/or people from Black and ethnic minorities. You might want to find out a way to live your life that feels authentic and unblock energy to achieve your goals.
I use mindfulness and meditation techniques, as well as traditional counselling techniques.
I offer counselling to people who are in some sort of transition in their lives. Often people come to me when they're feeling stuck, isolated or low. I often work with people in their twenties, thirties and forties who are facing some sort of mid-life transition. You might be weighing up what is important to you, and how to take the next steps in your life. I work with people who are often from marginalised groups, for example, LGBTQ+ people and/or people from Black and ethnic minorities. You might want to find out a way to live your life that feels authentic and unblock energy to achieve your goals.
I use CBT and IPT and favor an experiential approach to therapy such as chairwork, imagery and mindfulness.
Has there been a lot of change in your life recently, that maybe feels overwhelming, making you feel exhausted and unsure about the future? Are you concerned about your mental health? Are there changes you would like to make, to live a more fulfilling life, but find it difficult to figure out how? My name is Barbara Pizl, and I am a Cognitive-Behavioural and Interpersonal Therapist. I specialise in depression, low self-esteem, anxiety disorders, PTSD and Trauma. I believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life, be truly themselves and look after their mental health.
I use CBT and IPT and favor an experiential approach to therapy such as chairwork, imagery and mindfulness.
Has there been a lot of change in your life recently, that maybe feels overwhelming, making you feel exhausted and unsure about the future? Are you concerned about your mental health? Are there changes you would like to make, to live a more fulfilling life, but find it difficult to figure out how? My name is Barbara Pizl, and I am a Cognitive-Behavioural and Interpersonal Therapist. I specialise in depression, low self-esteem, anxiety disorders, PTSD and Trauma. I believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life, be truly themselves and look after their mental health.
I am an integrative counsellor/psychotherapist specialise in counselling children, adolescent and parents. I help children of all ages cope with their emotional distress through the use of play, art, creative therapy, mindfulness and CBT therapeutic techniques. I also offer guidance to parents and provide them with the necessary knowledge and tools needed to improve their relationship with their children and deal with their possible changes. My aim is to provide a sensitive and confidential space for you to be open and explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and others.
I am an integrative counsellor/psychotherapist specialise in counselling children, adolescent and parents. I help children of all ages cope with their emotional distress through the use of play, art, creative therapy, mindfulness and CBT therapeutic techniques. I also offer guidance to parents and provide them with the necessary knowledge and tools needed to improve their relationship with their children and deal with their possible changes. My aim is to provide a sensitive and confidential space for you to be open and explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and others.
I provide cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy (CBH) integrating CBT, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, coaching, and some art therapy.
Hello! I'm Tiffany, a CBT hypnotherapist and coach. Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming, so I offer a complimentary 15mins consultation, obligation-free. I specialise in helping individuals address and manage issues they are facing such as anxiety, stress, sleep, confidence, self-esteem, and purpose. My approach focuses on creating a supportive and encouraging environment, where you'll learn and develop tools, skills, and strategies such as self-hypnosis, mindfulness, and psychoeducation to help you overcome the hurdles holding you back. Gaining clarity and a better understanding of yourself in the process.
I provide cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy (CBH) integrating CBT, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, coaching, and some art therapy.
Hello! I'm Tiffany, a CBT hypnotherapist and coach. Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming, so I offer a complimentary 15mins consultation, obligation-free. I specialise in helping individuals address and manage issues they are facing such as anxiety, stress, sleep, confidence, self-esteem, and purpose. My approach focuses on creating a supportive and encouraging environment, where you'll learn and develop tools, skills, and strategies such as self-hypnosis, mindfulness, and psychoeducation to help you overcome the hurdles holding you back. Gaining clarity and a better understanding of yourself in the process.
CFT, ACT and mindfulness can be incorporated into protocols.
I am an experienced, BABCP-accred cognitive & behavioural psychotherapist and a BANT- accred nutritionist. Clients have CBT for a variety or reasons: it could be to help a specific mental health problem such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, an eating disorder or addiction. Others are going through major life events such as divorce or bereavement, and may be suffering from stress, insomnia and guilt. Perhaps you are not coping with relationship issues, or are finding your life is badly effected by anger issues, perfectionism or low self-esteem. CBT is evidence-based, effective and the therapy of choice for the NHS, NICE and WHO.
CFT, ACT and mindfulness can be incorporated into protocols.
I am an experienced, BABCP-accred cognitive & behavioural psychotherapist and a BANT- accred nutritionist. Clients have CBT for a variety or reasons: it could be to help a specific mental health problem such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, an eating disorder or addiction. Others are going through major life events such as divorce or bereavement, and may be suffering from stress, insomnia and guilt. Perhaps you are not coping with relationship issues, or are finding your life is badly effected by anger issues, perfectionism or low self-esteem. CBT is evidence-based, effective and the therapy of choice for the NHS, NICE and WHO.
I specialise in behavioural activation and mindfulness, working collaboratively with clients to create personalized strategies tailored to their unique needs.
Hi I’m Alan Garber, an accredited CBT therapist dedicated to guiding individuals through their well-being journeys with empathy, compassion, and professional expertise. Utilising the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), I provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to improve their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural well-being. My therapeutic practice is enriched by a diverse background, including my experience as a hospital chaplain. This role deepened my appreciation for the significant role spiritual and emotional support plays in the healing process.
I specialise in behavioural activation and mindfulness, working collaboratively with clients to create personalized strategies tailored to their unique needs.
Hi I’m Alan Garber, an accredited CBT therapist dedicated to guiding individuals through their well-being journeys with empathy, compassion, and professional expertise. Utilising the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), I provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to improve their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural well-being. My therapeutic practice is enriched by a diverse background, including my experience as a hospital chaplain. This role deepened my appreciation for the significant role spiritual and emotional support plays in the healing process.
Marianne Rabassa
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
North London, London N19 (Online Only)
I mainly use CBT, EMDR (for trauma focused work) and third wave approaches such as compassion focused and mindfulness based therapies.
Hello, I am a counselling psychologist with 15+ years experience offering therapy in the NHS and private practice. I work from the premise that we are all humans trying to make sense of the world and our internal experiences. Life events and experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed and confused. Therapy can support you to make sense of what you have been through as well as develop coping strategies to move towards your life goals.
I mainly use CBT, EMDR (for trauma focused work) and third wave approaches such as compassion focused and mindfulness based therapies.
Hello, I am a counselling psychologist with 15+ years experience offering therapy in the NHS and private practice. I work from the premise that we are all humans trying to make sense of the world and our internal experiences. Life events and experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed and confused. Therapy can support you to make sense of what you have been through as well as develop coping strategies to move towards your life goals.
My core approach is humanistic with elements of solution-focused and mindfulness techniques to help you apply the insights received through counselling into your daily life.
Concerns I regularly work with are: low moods & depression, anxiety & panic attacks, workplace difficulties, early childhood experiences, sexuality & sexual identity, bereavement & loss, relationship break-down, inter-personal relationship difficulties, anger issues, domestic violence & abuse, low self-esteem & confidence and lack of motivation.
My core approach is humanistic with elements of solution-focused and mindfulness techniques to help you apply the insights received through counselling into your daily life.
Concerns I regularly work with are: low moods & depression, anxiety & panic attacks, workplace difficulties, early childhood experiences, sexuality & sexual identity, bereavement & loss, relationship break-down, inter-personal relationship difficulties, anger issues, domestic violence & abuse, low self-esteem & confidence and lack of motivation.
Tiffany Psychotherapy Ltd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North London, London N1 (Online Only)
BABCP accredited psychotherapist in Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapy. Specialising in anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, PTSD, multiple/complex trauma. DBT psychotherapist specialising in personality disorders. EUPD/BPD presentations. Emotional regulation difficulties. Clinical supervision for qualified and trainee CBT therapists. Holistic psychotherapist incorporating mindfulness techniques, schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Specialising in child and adolescent mental health. Attachment and trauma focused approach.
BABCP accredited psychotherapist in Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapy. Specialising in anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, PTSD, multiple/complex trauma. DBT psychotherapist specialising in personality disorders. EUPD/BPD presentations. Emotional regulation difficulties. Clinical supervision for qualified and trainee CBT therapists. Holistic psychotherapist incorporating mindfulness techniques, schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Specialising in child and adolescent mental health. Attachment and trauma focused approach.
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I am clinically trained to work with multiple therapeutic models, including (but not limited to) Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
Hi there, I'm Laura. I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) with over fifteen years experience working in the NHS and charity sector. I currently work within two specialist services in London working with individuals experiencing emotional difficulties. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I offer a safe and non-judgemental space, which is your time to explore some of the difficulties you have been facing and work together to find ways forward in your life.
I am clinically trained to work with multiple therapeutic models, including (but not limited to) Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
Hi there, I'm Laura. I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) with over fifteen years experience working in the NHS and charity sector. I currently work within two specialist services in London working with individuals experiencing emotional difficulties. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I offer a safe and non-judgemental space, which is your time to explore some of the difficulties you have been facing and work together to find ways forward in your life.
Dr Stephanie Minchin
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North London, London N16
Psychological therapy involves exploring one’s life story, the current difficulties and their contexts, making sense of the difficulties together, identifying what you would like help and support with, defining individualised goals, applying specialist therapeutic interventions to help transform, heal and make change, with regular review of progress. Yoga Therapy is the science of applying yoga to overcome health difficulties, integrating mind, body, emotional and spiritual influences through breathing techniques, embodied movement, yoga postures, meditation, mindfulness-based approaches and lifestyle guidance.
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Katy Filer Jackson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
North London, London N22 (Online Only)
This includes: trauma-focussed counselling, EMDR, somatic therapy, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions.
I am a fully qualified chartered health psychologist, psychotherapist and trauma specialist with 25 years’ clinical experience helping people overcome a wide range of physical and emotional problems. I have a strong background in holistic health. I have a special interest in working with: trauma (including PTSD, childhood abuse and domestic violence) acute & chronic illness, anxiety disorders, women’s health & fertility work-related stress and burnout depression self-esteem and identity issues neurodiversity. I also work in the City of London with corporate clients and frequently present webinars and corporate podcasts.
This includes: trauma-focussed counselling, EMDR, somatic therapy, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions.
I am a fully qualified chartered health psychologist, psychotherapist and trauma specialist with 25 years’ clinical experience helping people overcome a wide range of physical and emotional problems. I have a strong background in holistic health. I have a special interest in working with: trauma (including PTSD, childhood abuse and domestic violence) acute & chronic illness, anxiety disorders, women’s health & fertility work-related stress and burnout depression self-esteem and identity issues neurodiversity. I also work in the City of London with corporate clients and frequently present webinars and corporate podcasts.
I also am trained in Mindfulness-based Approaches for the treatment of a wide range of issues.
I am a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist registered with the BPS, HCPC and EMDR UK. I offer psychotherapy sessions to adults in a variety of formats from brief therapy (6-20 sessions), where I take a targeted approach on specific issues, to longer term therapy where a more exploratory approach is used. I have 15 years' experience working in clinical settings, including the NHS, higher education, bereavement service and women's health. I now work exclusively in private practice, both in-person and online. I also offer clinical supervision for trainees and qualified psychotherapists.
I also am trained in Mindfulness-based Approaches for the treatment of a wide range of issues.
I am a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist registered with the BPS, HCPC and EMDR UK. I offer psychotherapy sessions to adults in a variety of formats from brief therapy (6-20 sessions), where I take a targeted approach on specific issues, to longer term therapy where a more exploratory approach is used. I have 15 years' experience working in clinical settings, including the NHS, higher education, bereavement service and women's health. I now work exclusively in private practice, both in-person and online. I also offer clinical supervision for trainees and qualified psychotherapists.
Dr Danielle Baillieu
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
North London, London N3
While I work mainly in an existential and phenomenological way I also use a range of techniques, including CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, FLASH and Brainspotting. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for adults, children, couples and families where we can work on understanding the situation you are in and how to make changes in your life. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression or coping with bereavement, therapy will be tailor-made for your situation. I work with neurotypical and neurodiverse clients struggling with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, self-harm or bullying.
While I work mainly in an existential and phenomenological way I also use a range of techniques, including CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, FLASH and Brainspotting. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for adults, children, couples and families where we can work on understanding the situation you are in and how to make changes in your life. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression or coping with bereavement, therapy will be tailor-made for your situation. I work with neurotypical and neurodiverse clients struggling with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, self-harm or bullying.
Luka is an experienced psychotherapist, intensively trained dialectical behaviour therapist and mindfulness teacher. As part of his commitment to support people in breaking out of stuckness and chronic suffering, he was trained and supervised by some of the leading therapists in the fields of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals and most recently Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
Luka is an experienced psychotherapist, intensively trained dialectical behaviour therapist and mindfulness teacher. As part of his commitment to support people in breaking out of stuckness and chronic suffering, he was trained and supervised by some of the leading therapists in the fields of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals and most recently Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
My practice has a foundation in Mindfulness and a radical acceptance of the human condition.
There are times in everyone's life when things can feel overwhelming. At others, we can find ourselves repeating unhelpful or destructive patterns in our behaviour or relationships. At these difficult, and sometimes very distressing times, therapy can, quite literally, be a life-saver. For others, therapy can be an exciting and challenging space for personal development, growth and exploration. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I work in both the NHS and as a consultant in Private Practice. I am also a senior tutor at the Minster Centre a pre-eminent training organisation for Psychotherapists.
My practice has a foundation in Mindfulness and a radical acceptance of the human condition.
There are times in everyone's life when things can feel overwhelming. At others, we can find ourselves repeating unhelpful or destructive patterns in our behaviour or relationships. At these difficult, and sometimes very distressing times, therapy can, quite literally, be a life-saver. For others, therapy can be an exciting and challenging space for personal development, growth and exploration. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I work in both the NHS and as a consultant in Private Practice. I am also a senior tutor at the Minster Centre a pre-eminent training organisation for Psychotherapists.
London Counselling Centre
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
North London, London N4
My name is Bogumila.I am BACP& NCPS accredited counsellor/psychotherapist,authorised mindfulness/ Zen Master for individual and couple clients.I use:Neuroscience,NLP,Gestalt,EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing)modified if you struggle with your negative thinking,expressing feelings,making decissions,with self esteem,feeling not good enough, grief, addiction ,bereavement AHDH.Build up motivation,improve daily routine, deal with your addiction, sexual issues,depression,anxiety,self worth. Build your support network.Integrative, Relational Process& Differentiation,A Gestalt Integrative Models,sex and couple therapist.
My name is Bogumila.I am BACP& NCPS accredited counsellor/psychotherapist,authorised mindfulness/ Zen Master for individual and couple clients.I use:Neuroscience,NLP,Gestalt,EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing)modified if you struggle with your negative thinking,expressing feelings,making decissions,with self esteem,feeling not good enough, grief, addiction ,bereavement AHDH.Build up motivation,improve daily routine, deal with your addiction, sexual issues,depression,anxiety,self worth. Build your support network.Integrative, Relational Process& Differentiation,A Gestalt Integrative Models,sex and couple therapist.
Hannah Stringer
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North London, London N19 (Online Only)
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years of experience working in the field of mental health and social inequalities. I work as the lead for an innovative NHS emotional wellbeing pilot for young people and families. Alongside this, I co-founded A Time and Space (www.atimeandspace.com) to offer therapy for adults. My practice is centred around collaboration and an acknowledgement that people are the experts in their own lives. I seek to develop shared understandings of people’s difficulties and make visible possibilities for preferred ways of living.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years of experience working in the field of mental health and social inequalities. I work as the lead for an innovative NHS emotional wellbeing pilot for young people and families. Alongside this, I co-founded A Time and Space (www.atimeandspace.com) to offer therapy for adults. My practice is centred around collaboration and an acknowledgement that people are the experts in their own lives. I seek to develop shared understandings of people’s difficulties and make visible possibilities for preferred ways of living.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.