Trauma and PTSD Counselling in North London

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Ilze Rieba
Counsellor
Online Only
When we live with trauma, it can shape how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we move through life.
I offer gentle, trauma-informed somatic therapy that supports you in reconnecting with yourself - your body, your emotions, and your sense of who you are. We go at your pace, learning to meet whatever comes up with curiosity and care, so that healing can unfold in a way that feels grounded and supportive.
When we live with trauma, it can shape how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we move through life.
I offer gentle, trauma-informed somatic therapy that supports you in reconnecting with yourself - your body, your emotions, and your sense of who you are. We go at your pace, learning to meet whatever comes up with curiosity and care, so that healing can unfold in a way that feels grounded and supportive.
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Barbara Elaine Finch
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
North London, London N12
I know how hard it can be to reach out and take the first step when you need help. A problem can become so large that it takes over most of your life. It can be something from the past that refuses to stay buried or a current situation that you can't move beyond. Whether it's depression, anxiety, bereavement, stress or a relationship breaking down, you can't see a way out and you feel overwhelmed. Sometimes it's different, you've reached a point in your life when you know that something needs to change, or maybe change is being forced on you. You feel trapped or stuck. You want to live life, but don't know how.
I know how hard it can be to reach out and take the first step when you need help. A problem can become so large that it takes over most of your life. It can be something from the past that refuses to stay buried or a current situation that you can't move beyond. Whether it's depression, anxiety, bereavement, stress or a relationship breaking down, you can't see a way out and you feel overwhelmed. Sometimes it's different, you've reached a point in your life when you know that something needs to change, or maybe change is being forced on you. You feel trapped or stuck. You want to live life, but don't know how.
07445 444029 View 07445 444029
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Sharon Oris
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
I support adults navigating trauma, whether from childhood or more recent experiences, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, anxiety and life transitions.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or repeating old patterns? You don’t have to carry it all alone. There are times in life when keeping it all together becomes too heavy. You may find yourself repeating old patterns, feeling stuck in relationships, or carrying a quiet pain others can’t see. My work is about meeting you at a deeper place, exploring the roots of what you’re experiencing so that real, lasting change becomes possible. I offer a relational, compassionate space where you don’t have to perform or hold it all together.
I support adults navigating trauma, whether from childhood or more recent experiences, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, anxiety and life transitions.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or repeating old patterns? You don’t have to carry it all alone. There are times in life when keeping it all together becomes too heavy. You may find yourself repeating old patterns, feeling stuck in relationships, or carrying a quiet pain others can’t see. My work is about meeting you at a deeper place, exploring the roots of what you’re experiencing so that real, lasting change becomes possible. I offer a relational, compassionate space where you don’t have to perform or hold it all together.
01992 927977 View 01992 927977
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Victoria J Valliere
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
1 Endorsed
North London, London N1
Somatic tools support body awareness, presence, and the mind-body connection, which I use when working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and feelings of being separated from yourself.
I believe you are the expert in your own life and experiences, and I work in a person-centred way to come alongside you in your journey towards mental health, empowerment, wellness, and the life you want. I am passionate about supporting my clients in reclaiming their sense of self, belonging, wellness, relationships, narrative, needs, agency, and voice. As a HCPC registered Psychotherapist in Drama and Movement therapy, I offer sessions that are uniquely crafted for your needs, which can include a combination of psychodynamic talking therapy, somatic body work, non-verbal therapies, and drama, art, and movement therapy.
Somatic tools support body awareness, presence, and the mind-body connection, which I use when working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and feelings of being separated from yourself.
I believe you are the expert in your own life and experiences, and I work in a person-centred way to come alongside you in your journey towards mental health, empowerment, wellness, and the life you want. I am passionate about supporting my clients in reclaiming their sense of self, belonging, wellness, relationships, narrative, needs, agency, and voice. As a HCPC registered Psychotherapist in Drama and Movement therapy, I offer sessions that are uniquely crafted for your needs, which can include a combination of psychodynamic talking therapy, somatic body work, non-verbal therapies, and drama, art, and movement therapy.
020 3947 8986 View 020 3947 8986
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Nevena Valcheva-Trainer
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
North London, London N3
You may be struggling with ADHD, difficult emotions, relational challenges or the impact of earlier life experiences, including trauma and abuse.
My work is integrative, with a relational, existential and trauma informed approach. I work in a culturally attuned and individualised way, supporting people who feel overwhelmed or stuck, including those affected by trauma or neurodivergence, with attention to emotional experience, relationships, and the connection between mind and body.
You may be struggling with ADHD, difficult emotions, relational challenges or the impact of earlier life experiences, including trauma and abuse.
My work is integrative, with a relational, existential and trauma informed approach. I work in a culturally attuned and individualised way, supporting people who feel overwhelmed or stuck, including those affected by trauma or neurodivergence, with attention to emotional experience, relationships, and the connection between mind and body.
020 4538 0317 View 020 4538 0317
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Eliza Cinna
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
North London, London N3
I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore whatever challenges you’re facing, including anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationship difficulties, and trauma.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in trust. With children and teens, I often use creativity, play, and metaphor when words feel hard to find. With adults, I offer a reflective space to explore past experiences, old patterns, and parts of yourself that might have been hidden or lost, to find healthier and more supportive ways of coping.
I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore whatever challenges you’re facing, including anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationship difficulties, and trauma.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in trust. With children and teens, I often use creativity, play, and metaphor when words feel hard to find. With adults, I offer a reflective space to explore past experiences, old patterns, and parts of yourself that might have been hidden or lost, to find healthier and more supportive ways of coping.
020 4572 7040 View 020 4572 7040
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Marin Yeats Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
North London, London N1
I specialise and have most interest and experience in working with trauma ( including relational trauma), abuse, PTSD, childhood emotional neglect, anxiety, sexual and porn addiction and attachment and relationship issues .
I believe that we tend to access therapy when it’s no longer possible for us to travel alone on our journey, hidden from ourselves and others, stuck in familiar and/or unfamiliar patterns that can no longer contain us, and when the way in which we are relating (or not relating) to ourselves, others and the world around us, is no longer making us feel fully alive. Something tells us it's time to look inwards. Looking inwards can feel daunting but it is necessary in order to instigate meaningful and lasting changes ( both external and internal ).
I specialise and have most interest and experience in working with trauma ( including relational trauma), abuse, PTSD, childhood emotional neglect, anxiety, sexual and porn addiction and attachment and relationship issues .
I believe that we tend to access therapy when it’s no longer possible for us to travel alone on our journey, hidden from ourselves and others, stuck in familiar and/or unfamiliar patterns that can no longer contain us, and when the way in which we are relating (or not relating) to ourselves, others and the world around us, is no longer making us feel fully alive. Something tells us it's time to look inwards. Looking inwards can feel daunting but it is necessary in order to instigate meaningful and lasting changes ( both external and internal ).
020 3962 0980 View 020 3962 0980
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Amanda McDermott
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I work with a range of issues, including childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, trauma and complex trauma, as well as stress and anger management.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space where you can explore both your present challenges and past experiences. As an Integrative Therapist, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor our work together, ensuring that counselling is shaped around you, your circumstances and your goals. I provide a supportive environment where you can feel heard, respected and understood.
I work with a range of issues, including childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, trauma and complex trauma, as well as stress and anger management.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space where you can explore both your present challenges and past experiences. As an Integrative Therapist, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor our work together, ensuring that counselling is shaped around you, your circumstances and your goals. I provide a supportive environment where you can feel heard, respected and understood.
01992 929891 View 01992 929891
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Ornela Kapetani
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
North London, London N4
I am a clinically certified trauma practitioner.
Are you stuck in repetitive, unhealthy patterns and feel as if life happens to you? Dramatherapy can provide the tools and context to engage your imagination in telling your story, solve problems, express feelings and achieve insight. Being active in personal healing is transforming and life affirming experience. Through this technique the life journey of an individual/ couple/ family can be actively explored and interpersonal skills increased. Participants expand and integrate parts of themselves for a more functional self to emerge. Dramatherapy's creative flexibility makes it an appropriate intervention for people of all ages.
I am a clinically certified trauma practitioner.
Are you stuck in repetitive, unhealthy patterns and feel as if life happens to you? Dramatherapy can provide the tools and context to engage your imagination in telling your story, solve problems, express feelings and achieve insight. Being active in personal healing is transforming and life affirming experience. Through this technique the life journey of an individual/ couple/ family can be actively explored and interpersonal skills increased. Participants expand and integrate parts of themselves for a more functional self to emerge. Dramatherapy's creative flexibility makes it an appropriate intervention for people of all ages.
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Lea Misan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
North London, London N3
My clients are typically committed to their own personal development. They often come looking for relief from a particular problem in their lives. Typically, they become curious about and want to disentangle the collective and family issues from who they are and to explore new patterns of being in the world through which they can be more of themselves. I am interested in engaging with diversity issues that both enrich and trouble us. I have been active for many years in community building between communities, organisations and institutions of learning.
My clients are typically committed to their own personal development. They often come looking for relief from a particular problem in their lives. Typically, they become curious about and want to disentangle the collective and family issues from who they are and to explore new patterns of being in the world through which they can be more of themselves. I am interested in engaging with diversity issues that both enrich and trouble us. I have been active for many years in community building between communities, organisations and institutions of learning.
020 8106 2502 View 020 8106 2502
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Dr Romila Ragaven
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
You might be navigating significant life transitions, such as pregnancy, motherhood or recovery from personal trauma.
Drawing from evidence-based practices like EMDR, ACT, CFT, and CBT, we'll explore attachment styles, inner child healing, and self-care, guiding you towards lasting emotional balance and fulfillment. Pregnancy and motherhood may add a unique layer to your experience, and I'm dedicated to addressing these intricacies with care and compassion.
You might be navigating significant life transitions, such as pregnancy, motherhood or recovery from personal trauma.
Drawing from evidence-based practices like EMDR, ACT, CFT, and CBT, we'll explore attachment styles, inner child healing, and self-care, guiding you towards lasting emotional balance and fulfillment. Pregnancy and motherhood may add a unique layer to your experience, and I'm dedicated to addressing these intricacies with care and compassion.
07403 932129 View 07403 932129
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Polly Sloan
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
North London, London N6
My work in the NHS supports adults from all different cultures and life experiences with challenges, particularly trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues.
My work integrates mindfulness, psychodynamic thinking about how early life shapes us, the mind–body connection, trauma theory, and engagement with subtle implicit experiences using the creative process. You don't need any experience in creating art or to consider yourself creative to participate in art therapy. Sometimes people prefer to stay with talking.
My work in the NHS supports adults from all different cultures and life experiences with challenges, particularly trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues.
My work integrates mindfulness, psychodynamic thinking about how early life shapes us, the mind–body connection, trauma theory, and engagement with subtle implicit experiences using the creative process. You don't need any experience in creating art or to consider yourself creative to participate in art therapy. Sometimes people prefer to stay with talking.
020 4634 3008 View 020 4634 3008
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Siobhan Campbell Therapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
I also help clients to navigate the emotionally painful and challenging experiences that life brings to us all, to process past traumas and to explore relationship issues.
As a highly trained therapist with twenty years of experience I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. Having worked for various charities and in private practice, I specialise in working with trauma, sexual violence and dissociative disorders. I am particularly interested in loss and depression, and using creative approaches.
I also help clients to navigate the emotionally painful and challenging experiences that life brings to us all, to process past traumas and to explore relationship issues.
As a highly trained therapist with twenty years of experience I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. Having worked for various charities and in private practice, I specialise in working with trauma, sexual violence and dissociative disorders. I am particularly interested in loss and depression, and using creative approaches.
01322 949191 View 01322 949191
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Laurent L M Lagasse
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
North London, London N7
This is why my work is Trauma Focused.
True growth requires us to develop a true adult self. The strength of our adult self is determined by how present we can be in our bodies. I will teach you various ways of being present, using imagery, breathing, body sensations.
This is why my work is Trauma Focused.
True growth requires us to develop a true adult self. The strength of our adult self is determined by how present we can be in our bodies. I will teach you various ways of being present, using imagery, breathing, body sensations.
020 4572 0604 View 020 4572 0604
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Dr Lucy Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
North London, London N3
Starting therapy can feel daunting, and I understand what a brave step it is to begin this process. I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental space where we can explore what’s bringing you to therapy, including any feelings ‘stuck-ness’ or overwhelm that you may be experiencing. We’ll work together to set meaningful therapy goals, and I’ll regularly check-in with you throughout the process to ensure the therapy is helpful and aligned with your needs.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, and I understand what a brave step it is to begin this process. I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental space where we can explore what’s bringing you to therapy, including any feelings ‘stuck-ness’ or overwhelm that you may be experiencing. We’ll work together to set meaningful therapy goals, and I’ll regularly check-in with you throughout the process to ensure the therapy is helpful and aligned with your needs.
020 4634 8771 View 020 4634 8771
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North London Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
North London, London N4
I provide a one-to-one, face-to-face counselling and personal development service. The setting is a safe, comfortable, quiet and confidential place where you can explore and gain a deeper understanding of the issues you bring to counselling. I will support you in finding your own solutions to the problems that prevent you from leading a satisfying and resourceful life. My way of working recognises the similarities and differences between people, because no two people will react to the same situation in the same way. I use an integrative approach, drawing from psychodynamic, person-centred and trans-cultural theories of counselling.
I provide a one-to-one, face-to-face counselling and personal development service. The setting is a safe, comfortable, quiet and confidential place where you can explore and gain a deeper understanding of the issues you bring to counselling. I will support you in finding your own solutions to the problems that prevent you from leading a satisfying and resourceful life. My way of working recognises the similarities and differences between people, because no two people will react to the same situation in the same way. I use an integrative approach, drawing from psychodynamic, person-centred and trans-cultural theories of counselling.
020 4538 0106 View 020 4538 0106
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Dr Jonathan O'Keeffe
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am trained to work with a variety of difficulties from low mood, anxiety and adjustment to trauma, low esteem and family difficulties, amongst many others!
I work in a client-led manner, integrating a range of techniques that best fit with the individual. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), and aspects from Psychodynamic, Systemic, Narrative, and attachment informed therapies.
I am trained to work with a variety of difficulties from low mood, anxiety and adjustment to trauma, low esteem and family difficulties, amongst many others!
I work in a client-led manner, integrating a range of techniques that best fit with the individual. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), and aspects from Psychodynamic, Systemic, Narrative, and attachment informed therapies.
020 4538 2549 View 020 4538 2549
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Emmalyn Williams
Psychotherapist, MSc, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
North London, London N13
I am an integrative Clinical practitioner and a qualified Clinical supervisor Sometimes it's hard to reach out when you need help. Its takes a brave to come forward. I offer my clients a space to express and explore the issues. The importance of a therapeutic relationship is to build an alliance and a connection to work together. They will develop trust and security as we make sense of your current challenges and difficulties. Over 20 years studying psychology and counselling worked as a human trafficking officer, Domestic Violence officer, Youth worker, family officer many more. Clinical supervisor and an Doctor of Psychanalytic
I am an integrative Clinical practitioner and a qualified Clinical supervisor Sometimes it's hard to reach out when you need help. Its takes a brave to come forward. I offer my clients a space to express and explore the issues. The importance of a therapeutic relationship is to build an alliance and a connection to work together. They will develop trust and security as we make sense of your current challenges and difficulties. Over 20 years studying psychology and counselling worked as a human trafficking officer, Domestic Violence officer, Youth worker, family officer many more. Clinical supervisor and an Doctor of Psychanalytic
020 8138 8507 View 020 8138 8507
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Sophie Spiegler
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
North London, London N3
Specialising in trauma, including relational trauma, family dysfunction, childhood & adult sexual trauma.
Specialising in childhood trauma & family dysfunction, I can help you make sense of your experiences & learn skills to thrive. Learning emotional intelligence & understanding your needs we work towards healing your wounding, relationship with self & with others. I offer psychotherapy and facilitate conscious connected breathwork sessions. I am LGBTQ aligned.
Specialising in trauma, including relational trauma, family dysfunction, childhood & adult sexual trauma.
Specialising in childhood trauma & family dysfunction, I can help you make sense of your experiences & learn skills to thrive. Learning emotional intelligence & understanding your needs we work towards healing your wounding, relationship with self & with others. I offer psychotherapy and facilitate conscious connected breathwork sessions. I am LGBTQ aligned.
020 3909 9880 View 020 3909 9880
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Oliver Awin
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
North London, London N5
If you are navigating anxiety, past trauma, relationship challenges, depression, or a life transition, I am here to support you in living more fully and finding a way forward.
I practice Gestalt Therapy, a creative, experiential, and body-based approach that supports reconnection with your authentic self. Together, we explore your present experience: your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. As awareness develops, we can begin to understand how old patterns may be shaping your relationships, work, or sense of purpose.
If you are navigating anxiety, past trauma, relationship challenges, depression, or a life transition, I am here to support you in living more fully and finding a way forward.
I practice Gestalt Therapy, a creative, experiential, and body-based approach that supports reconnection with your authentic self. Together, we explore your present experience: your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. As awareness develops, we can begin to understand how old patterns may be shaping your relationships, work, or sense of purpose.
020 3835 6479 View 020 3835 6479

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