Female Counselling in Notting Hill, London
I work with men, women and young people of all ages, races and sexual orientations who may have been referred to me by companies, local authorities, schools, GPs, health insurers and through personal recommendations.
OVERVIEW Integrative psychotherapist and supervisor Experienced Workplace Counsellor Available for short term focussed counselling and longer term psychotherapy in Soho Square or Primrose Hill. EAP counselling and On site Critical Incident work at short notice. Supervision of front line Counsellors and case workers offering vicarious trauma package of support including EAP. Ongoing industrial research with Sydney University into increasing the uptake of psychological services by men in the workplace.
I work with men, women and young people of all ages, races and sexual orientations who may have been referred to me by companies, local authorities, schools, GPs, health insurers and through personal recommendations.
OVERVIEW Integrative psychotherapist and supervisor Experienced Workplace Counsellor Available for short term focussed counselling and longer term psychotherapy in Soho Square or Primrose Hill. EAP counselling and On site Critical Incident work at short notice. Supervision of front line Counsellors and case workers offering vicarious trauma package of support including EAP. Ongoing industrial research with Sydney University into increasing the uptake of psychological services by men in the workplace.
I have a particular interest in perinatal psychological wellbeing and aim to support women and/or their partners who are dealing with postnatal depression, loss of a pregnancy or baby, or even those trying to adjust to their family’s new dynamics and all the stress that this can cause.
The approach i use is evidence-based and tailored to each individual’s needs usually following a CBT or integrative model of therapy. Following an initial assessment and gauging which modality is mostly suited to the presenting issue and client, i aim to be transparent in what therapy will involve, always remaining open to my clients’ needs and wants.
I have a particular interest in perinatal psychological wellbeing and aim to support women and/or their partners who are dealing with postnatal depression, loss of a pregnancy or baby, or even those trying to adjust to their family’s new dynamics and all the stress that this can cause.
The approach i use is evidence-based and tailored to each individual’s needs usually following a CBT or integrative model of therapy. Following an initial assessment and gauging which modality is mostly suited to the presenting issue and client, i aim to be transparent in what therapy will involve, always remaining open to my clients’ needs and wants.
I am a trained Integrative Therapist working with individual adults and couples ranging in age from teenagers to the elderly. My integrative approach combines an empathic, non-judgmental attitude with relevant analytic theory, drawing from both traditional and modern techniques.
I am a trained Integrative Therapist working with individual adults and couples ranging in age from teenagers to the elderly. My integrative approach combines an empathic, non-judgmental attitude with relevant analytic theory, drawing from both traditional and modern techniques.
Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to explore difficult feelings, relationships, or experiences? We all encounter difficulties at some points in our lives: problems with relationships, anxiety or depression, sexual concerns, low self-esteem, addiction to alcohol or drugs, bereavement, trauma or feelings of anger, grief or panic. As a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, I offer a non-judgemental, confidential space in which to explore the conflicts and issues that bring you to therapy and to start to address the underlying patterns that may prevent you from moving forward in your life.
Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to explore difficult feelings, relationships, or experiences? We all encounter difficulties at some points in our lives: problems with relationships, anxiety or depression, sexual concerns, low self-esteem, addiction to alcohol or drugs, bereavement, trauma or feelings of anger, grief or panic. As a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, I offer a non-judgemental, confidential space in which to explore the conflicts and issues that bring you to therapy and to start to address the underlying patterns that may prevent you from moving forward in your life.
There are periods of time when our lives and choices feel difficult and it can seem quite overwhelming. Whether that is presented in feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, isolation, feelings of not being able to cope, a general feeling of dissatisfaction or relying on external elements such as alcohol or drugs for relief. I am here to provide support and to offer a non-judgemental empathic approach. The goal is to assist you in making the changes you need by talking things through in a safe environment.
There are periods of time when our lives and choices feel difficult and it can seem quite overwhelming. Whether that is presented in feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, isolation, feelings of not being able to cope, a general feeling of dissatisfaction or relying on external elements such as alcohol or drugs for relief. I am here to provide support and to offer a non-judgemental empathic approach. The goal is to assist you in making the changes you need by talking things through in a safe environment.
Choosing a counsellor is an important step. I offer a free 15-minute chat to support you in this process. Whether you are going through a crisis in your life or experiencing anxiety, depression or a difficult emotional time, or have been through traumatic experiences, speaking to a counsellor can be life-changing. I have been told by my clients that they initially feel relief, deeper self-understanding and acceptance, followed by a sense of being more resourceful, creative and happy in themselves.
Choosing a counsellor is an important step. I offer a free 15-minute chat to support you in this process. Whether you are going through a crisis in your life or experiencing anxiety, depression or a difficult emotional time, or have been through traumatic experiences, speaking to a counsellor can be life-changing. I have been told by my clients that they initially feel relief, deeper self-understanding and acceptance, followed by a sense of being more resourceful, creative and happy in themselves.
Therapy is an investment in yourself and your relationships. It can reveal aspects of yourself that you have taken for granted, for example, people-pleasing, self-criticism, overworking, over-rationalizing, dismissing your own needs or emotions. Such patterns of thinking and behaving emerge, because they serve us at different points of our lives. However, what might have served us in adolescence, does not necessarily serve us in adult relationships. My high-achieving clients are often motivated to explore what their specific 'autopilot' entails.
Therapy is an investment in yourself and your relationships. It can reveal aspects of yourself that you have taken for granted, for example, people-pleasing, self-criticism, overworking, over-rationalizing, dismissing your own needs or emotions. Such patterns of thinking and behaving emerge, because they serve us at different points of our lives. However, what might have served us in adolescence, does not necessarily serve us in adult relationships. My high-achieving clients are often motivated to explore what their specific 'autopilot' entails.
I am an integrative and humanistic counselling psychotherapist working at HQ Therapy in Hackney and also in West London. I hold an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent’s University, complimented with a BA in psychology. I am currently working towards UKCP accreditation. As an integrative therapist, I draw on a range of theories from different schools of thought to best meet your individual needs and situation. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all method; instead, I work collaboratively and holistically to tailor the therapeutic process to your needs. I pride myself on being non- judgmental and open.
I am an integrative and humanistic counselling psychotherapist working at HQ Therapy in Hackney and also in West London. I hold an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent’s University, complimented with a BA in psychology. I am currently working towards UKCP accreditation. As an integrative therapist, I draw on a range of theories from different schools of thought to best meet your individual needs and situation. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all method; instead, I work collaboratively and holistically to tailor the therapeutic process to your needs. I pride myself on being non- judgmental and open.
Being trained psychodynamically, enables me to look at patterns & coping mechanisms that may have been set down in the past but that are repeating, unconsciously and often unhelpfully, in the present. Often these come to light when a crisis - bereavement; the end of a relationship; redundancy; illness - occurs. Perhaps an overwhelm of anxiety, depression & panic attacks have led you to this page now... By offering an authentic, non- judgemental & confidential space I can help you to explore the difficult feelings which you are experiencing, to enable you to understand and process what is occurring now, so as to navigate the future.
Being trained psychodynamically, enables me to look at patterns & coping mechanisms that may have been set down in the past but that are repeating, unconsciously and often unhelpfully, in the present. Often these come to light when a crisis - bereavement; the end of a relationship; redundancy; illness - occurs. Perhaps an overwhelm of anxiety, depression & panic attacks have led you to this page now... By offering an authentic, non- judgemental & confidential space I can help you to explore the difficult feelings which you are experiencing, to enable you to understand and process what is occurring now, so as to navigate the future.
I provide highly specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Person Centred Experiential Therapy. Working as a Senior Psychotherapist/Supervisor in the NHS I have helped many people overcome depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, phobias, eating disorders, relationship issues, as well as helping to manage living with Long Term Conditions such as IBS and Long Covid. My postgraduate training was at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College, London, where I received tuition from world leading experts in CBT.
I provide highly specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Person Centred Experiential Therapy. Working as a Senior Psychotherapist/Supervisor in the NHS I have helped many people overcome depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, phobias, eating disorders, relationship issues, as well as helping to manage living with Long Term Conditions such as IBS and Long Covid. My postgraduate training was at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College, London, where I received tuition from world leading experts in CBT.
Dr Christina Mansour
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Notting Hill, London W11
Hello! I am a counselling psychologist with over six years of clinical experience in the diverse UK mental health system. I hold a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, with training across the NHS, third sector, and private practice settings. I work with a wide range of mental heath, emotional, and psychological difficulties including but not limited to anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and eating disorders. I also support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and offer therapy in both Arabic and Russian, helping clients navigate the complexities of cultural transition and adjustment.
Hello! I am a counselling psychologist with over six years of clinical experience in the diverse UK mental health system. I hold a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, with training across the NHS, third sector, and private practice settings. I work with a wide range of mental heath, emotional, and psychological difficulties including but not limited to anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and eating disorders. I also support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and offer therapy in both Arabic and Russian, helping clients navigate the complexities of cultural transition and adjustment.
Rebecca Otero Smith Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Notting Hill, London W11
As a trauma-informed therapist my approach is rooted in understanding how early relational experiences shape emotional patterns and affect the nervous system, often leading to developmental trauma. Working with adult survivors of abuse, complex PTSD (CPTSD), and emotional dysregulation. I support clients in healing attachment wounds, helping them cultivate greater self-regulation, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships. Through a compassionate and integrative approach, I create a safe, supportive non-judgemental space, where clients can reconnect with themselves.
As a trauma-informed therapist my approach is rooted in understanding how early relational experiences shape emotional patterns and affect the nervous system, often leading to developmental trauma. Working with adult survivors of abuse, complex PTSD (CPTSD), and emotional dysregulation. I support clients in healing attachment wounds, helping them cultivate greater self-regulation, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships. Through a compassionate and integrative approach, I create a safe, supportive non-judgemental space, where clients can reconnect with themselves.
I am a BACP Accredited Gestalt therapist who works holistically and creatively, accompanying you in getting to know and accept all sides of yourself and live a joyous life. I believe that every symptom that manifests in our body (physical, emotional or spiritual) is not separate from our whole existence. Gestalt is a german word that the closest translation is "whole" or "pattern" and as a Gestalt therapist I work with the whole person. I am a long-term yoga and meditation practicioner and I bring my knowledge and experience of the link between mind and body into my sessions.
I am a BACP Accredited Gestalt therapist who works holistically and creatively, accompanying you in getting to know and accept all sides of yourself and live a joyous life. I believe that every symptom that manifests in our body (physical, emotional or spiritual) is not separate from our whole existence. Gestalt is a german word that the closest translation is "whole" or "pattern" and as a Gestalt therapist I work with the whole person. I am a long-term yoga and meditation practicioner and I bring my knowledge and experience of the link between mind and body into my sessions.
Together with my cat assistant Luna, I provide trauma-informed psychotherapeutic services complemented with holistic approaches, spiritually-based therapy, and growth and transformation techniques. These specialties focus on addressing deep emotional wounds, promoting overall well-being, and facilitating personal growth and transformation. In my practice, psychology is approached as an Art and a Science. Guided by intuition, creativity, and curiosity, I aim to bring a unique and holistic perspective to my work in order to accompany compassionate healing journeys.
Together with my cat assistant Luna, I provide trauma-informed psychotherapeutic services complemented with holistic approaches, spiritually-based therapy, and growth and transformation techniques. These specialties focus on addressing deep emotional wounds, promoting overall well-being, and facilitating personal growth and transformation. In my practice, psychology is approached as an Art and a Science. Guided by intuition, creativity, and curiosity, I aim to bring a unique and holistic perspective to my work in order to accompany compassionate healing journeys.
I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adolescents and young people since 2015. I have worked in NHS CAMHS, the third sector and schools, and currently work in private practice and the Nightingale Hospital. I support adolescents and young adults with a range of emotional, behavioural, social and mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, self-destructive thoughts and low self-esteem. I work collaboratively to explore and make sense of some of the difficulties that individuals are experiencing and how it might be affecting their behaviour, thoughts or feelings.
I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adolescents and young people since 2015. I have worked in NHS CAMHS, the third sector and schools, and currently work in private practice and the Nightingale Hospital. I support adolescents and young adults with a range of emotional, behavioural, social and mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, self-destructive thoughts and low self-esteem. I work collaboratively to explore and make sense of some of the difficulties that individuals are experiencing and how it might be affecting their behaviour, thoughts or feelings.
I am a Couple and Individual Psychotherapist with over 25yrs experience both in private practice and the NHS. I work with couples and individuals who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including stress, depression and anxiety, OCD, BPD etc. In a supportive and confidential setting I regularly help clients with relationship and communication difficulties, trust issues, sexuality, infidelity, stress and problems at work, children/family issues, financial concerns, infidelity etc. I also have lots of experience working with individuals for both short-term and long-term work and I run a Private Practice in Notting Hill.
I am a Couple and Individual Psychotherapist with over 25yrs experience both in private practice and the NHS. I work with couples and individuals who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including stress, depression and anxiety, OCD, BPD etc. In a supportive and confidential setting I regularly help clients with relationship and communication difficulties, trust issues, sexuality, infidelity, stress and problems at work, children/family issues, financial concerns, infidelity etc. I also have lots of experience working with individuals for both short-term and long-term work and I run a Private Practice in Notting Hill.
Acknowledging you need help and contacting a therapist takes courage and wisdom. It might be a current crisis or on-going emotional difficulties stopping you from enjoying life. Therapy can be a unique experience which can be transformative, and in which we can safely access the true essence of ourselves. It is a meaningful journey on many levels. Many of life's challenges which are seen as "normal "by society actually involve trauma. These wounds left unattended to can lead to many issues such as anxiety, shame, anger, depression, addiction.
Acknowledging you need help and contacting a therapist takes courage and wisdom. It might be a current crisis or on-going emotional difficulties stopping you from enjoying life. Therapy can be a unique experience which can be transformative, and in which we can safely access the true essence of ourselves. It is a meaningful journey on many levels. Many of life's challenges which are seen as "normal "by society actually involve trauma. These wounds left unattended to can lead to many issues such as anxiety, shame, anger, depression, addiction.
Whatever issues you are facing right now, I offer a safe, confidential and judgement-free space in which we can reflect on them and, by better understanding your conflicts and experiences, grow in self-awareness and autonomy. I believe in the importance of building a trusting relationship with my clients, so that we can work together toward constructing meaningful relationships. Talking freely about whatever comes to mind is the main way to explore what is beyond our logical, rational mind.
Whatever issues you are facing right now, I offer a safe, confidential and judgement-free space in which we can reflect on them and, by better understanding your conflicts and experiences, grow in self-awareness and autonomy. I believe in the importance of building a trusting relationship with my clients, so that we can work together toward constructing meaningful relationships. Talking freely about whatever comes to mind is the main way to explore what is beyond our logical, rational mind.
Taking the first step by asking for help is a significant and courageous moment. I am an experienced qualified psychotherapist, for almost a decade I have conducted psychotherapy groups and offered psychodynamic therapy to individuals within the NHS. I am a registered BACP psychotherapist, a group work practitioner and an Associate Member of the Institute of Group Analysis.
Taking the first step by asking for help is a significant and courageous moment. I am an experienced qualified psychotherapist, for almost a decade I have conducted psychotherapy groups and offered psychodynamic therapy to individuals within the NHS. I am a registered BACP psychotherapist, a group work practitioner and an Associate Member of the Institute of Group Analysis.
Problems with a particular relationship is often what brings individuals and couples to relationship counselling and psychotherapy. As an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist I offer a non judgmental space where we can think together about the interaction and the conflicts of this relationship, seek to understand the recurrent patterns of difficulties you are facing and resolve the underlying issues. Counselling and psychotherapy may involve exploring the past to the extent that it influences the present.
Problems with a particular relationship is often what brings individuals and couples to relationship counselling and psychotherapy. As an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist I offer a non judgmental space where we can think together about the interaction and the conflicts of this relationship, seek to understand the recurrent patterns of difficulties you are facing and resolve the underlying issues. Counselling and psychotherapy may involve exploring the past to the extent that it influences the present.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
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 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.