Anxiety Counselling in South East London

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Dr Daniel O'Toole - Citadel Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
South East London, London SE5
I have worked with patients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties including complex trauma, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), substance use, psychosis, addiction, stopping smoking, suicidality, loss and bereavement, acute and long-term physical health conditions, relationship problems and weight issues.
My name is Dr Daniel O’Toole (Danny) and I am the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Citadel Psychology. I have over 20 years experience working in the NHS and have also worked in the private and voluntary sectors. As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with patients experiencing a variety of psychological difficulties. I take a person-centred approach to my therapeutic work and draw on a number of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I have worked with patients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties including complex trauma, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), substance use, psychosis, addiction, stopping smoking, suicidality, loss and bereavement, acute and long-term physical health conditions, relationship problems and weight issues.
My name is Dr Daniel O’Toole (Danny) and I am the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Citadel Psychology. I have over 20 years experience working in the NHS and have also worked in the private and voluntary sectors. As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with patients experiencing a variety of psychological difficulties. I take a person-centred approach to my therapeutic work and draw on a number of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
020 3856 8683 View 020 3856 8683
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Raphaela Fontenelle
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe in our constant adaptation to change and I draw on years of experience in the NHS to support people through anxiety, loss, trauma, and transitions — guiding you toward a more grounded, authentic way of being.
With over ten years of academic and clinical experience, I bring both depth and balance to my work. Trained in Clinical Psychology, Counselling, and Psychotherapy, I’m a registered member of the BACP and UKCP – two of the most respected and demanding professional bodies in the UK. Gaining these registrations required years of rigorous study, supervised clinical practice, and a thorough professional assessment, ensuring that my work meets the highest ethical and clinical standards. This journey has shaped a grounded yet flexible approach that adapts to the unique needs of each person I meet.
I believe in our constant adaptation to change and I draw on years of experience in the NHS to support people through anxiety, loss, trauma, and transitions — guiding you toward a more grounded, authentic way of being.
With over ten years of academic and clinical experience, I bring both depth and balance to my work. Trained in Clinical Psychology, Counselling, and Psychotherapy, I’m a registered member of the BACP and UKCP – two of the most respected and demanding professional bodies in the UK. Gaining these registrations required years of rigorous study, supervised clinical practice, and a thorough professional assessment, ensuring that my work meets the highest ethical and clinical standards. This journey has shaped a grounded yet flexible approach that adapts to the unique needs of each person I meet.
07546 811374 View 07546 811374
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Dr Juli Jolly
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE1
I am experienced in working with anxiety, mood, and personality disorder diagnoses, and my aim is to understand your specific needs and to develop an approach that suits you.
Trauma-, neurodiversity-, and attachment-informed practitioner. Whether you are struggling with complex mental or emotional difficulties or want to gain a better understanding of yourself and your existence, I aim to provide an inviting, encouraging, and confidential space for us to make sense of your present situation. You may have noticed behavioural or emotional patterns that seem to hold you back; recent life events may have led you to feel destabilised or unable to cope. You may have always struggled with emotional distress, or may be encountering this for the first time.
I am experienced in working with anxiety, mood, and personality disorder diagnoses, and my aim is to understand your specific needs and to develop an approach that suits you.
Trauma-, neurodiversity-, and attachment-informed practitioner. Whether you are struggling with complex mental or emotional difficulties or want to gain a better understanding of yourself and your existence, I aim to provide an inviting, encouraging, and confidential space for us to make sense of your present situation. You may have noticed behavioural or emotional patterns that seem to hold you back; recent life events may have led you to feel destabilised or unable to cope. You may have always struggled with emotional distress, or may be encountering this for the first time.
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Diana Dan
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
South East London, London SE7
Sometimes life feels stuck, like there are no good options left. You might look capable to others, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
Sometimes life feels stuck, like there are no good options left. You might look capable to others, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
020 3962 0314 View 020 3962 0314
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Dan Skili - Creative Psychotherapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE1
Some of the issues I help people with are stress, anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, loneliness, burnout and feeling stuck.
I work with professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, including those managing demanding careers, workplace pressures and significant life changes. I work with you as an individual, supporting you towards a more settled and fulfilling life. I see each person as unique and work with people, not problems. Therapy is always client-led.
Some of the issues I help people with are stress, anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, loneliness, burnout and feeling stuck.
I work with professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, including those managing demanding careers, workplace pressures and significant life changes. I work with you as an individual, supporting you towards a more settled and fulfilling life. I see each person as unique and work with people, not problems. Therapy is always client-led.
020 3974 2397 View 020 3974 2397
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Luke Gosset
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
I can assist whether the problem is depression, low self-esteem, anxiety (health, panic, agoraphobia, social, OCD) trauma, anger, chronic pain or mood complications due to a difficult relationship with the body/illness/injury.
Therapy is a partnership where I listen carefully to you so the sessions are hopefully productive in your own circumstances - and you move forward with your life in a new and satisfying way. We break down the issues maintaining the problem as I draw upon skills and experience as a therapist and as a person to look to get you to where you want to be.
I can assist whether the problem is depression, low self-esteem, anxiety (health, panic, agoraphobia, social, OCD) trauma, anger, chronic pain or mood complications due to a difficult relationship with the body/illness/injury.
Therapy is a partnership where I listen carefully to you so the sessions are hopefully productive in your own circumstances - and you move forward with your life in a new and satisfying way. We break down the issues maintaining the problem as I draw upon skills and experience as a therapist and as a person to look to get you to where you want to be.
020 8176 6769 View 020 8176 6769
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Ezgi Erik
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
4 Endorsed
South East London, London SE1
Patterns, anxiety, depression, past trauma, grief, or uncertainty in relationships can make it hard to feel grounded or connected to yourself.
At the heart of my practice is an atmosphere of safety, warmth, empathy, and acceptance. I believe that feeling truly heard and understood is an essential part of the healing process. My aim is to accompany you in exploring your experiences, deepening self-awareness, and supporting your journey toward growth and change.
Patterns, anxiety, depression, past trauma, grief, or uncertainty in relationships can make it hard to feel grounded or connected to yourself.
At the heart of my practice is an atmosphere of safety, warmth, empathy, and acceptance. I believe that feeling truly heard and understood is an essential part of the healing process. My aim is to accompany you in exploring your experiences, deepening self-awareness, and supporting your journey toward growth and change.
020 4634 0917 View 020 4634 0917
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Joy Brown
Counsellor, MBACP
South East London, London SE10
I am an Integrative Counsellor working with clients from age 7 to beyond retirement age with issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, loss, bereavement, low self-esteem, family issues, relationship or work-related issues.
I am a Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists and abide by their code of practice. I can offer you a safe, non-judgemental, confidential space. You decide what and how much you wish to share with me. I will follow your lead and go with you at a pace that is comfortable for you. I offer face-face, telephone and online sessions.
I am an Integrative Counsellor working with clients from age 7 to beyond retirement age with issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, loss, bereavement, low self-esteem, family issues, relationship or work-related issues.
I am a Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists and abide by their code of practice. I can offer you a safe, non-judgemental, confidential space. You decide what and how much you wish to share with me. I will follow your lead and go with you at a pace that is comfortable for you. I offer face-face, telephone and online sessions.
020 4538 5224 View 020 4538 5224
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Selin Akarsu - OCD Specialist & Couples Therapist
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE1
Perhaps you’re feeling trapped in cycles of intrusive thoughts, constant anxiety and self-doubt.
I am an experienced and accredited CBT and Couples Psychotherapist with over a decade of NHS, schools and the third sector. I act as a guest lecturer part-time on graduate university programmes and offer supervision for qualified and trainee therapists. I specialise in couples work, OCD, self-esteem, body image, anxiety disorders and trauma.
Perhaps you’re feeling trapped in cycles of intrusive thoughts, constant anxiety and self-doubt.
I am an experienced and accredited CBT and Couples Psychotherapist with over a decade of NHS, schools and the third sector. I act as a guest lecturer part-time on graduate university programmes and offer supervision for qualified and trainee therapists. I specialise in couples work, OCD, self-esteem, body image, anxiety disorders and trauma.
020 4634 2694 View 020 4634 2694
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Jo Shaw
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
South East London, London SE1
They might wake each day to a feeling of anxiety or dread, drained of energy and facing depression.
Everyone has the right to happiness. We all face challenges in life. Some, because of the cards they're dealt, face many. But we all have inner resilience and resourcefulness inside, even if they seem to have gone missing. I had to find these things in my own life, digging deep to get through a time of confusion and despair. My job is to help you do it too.
They might wake each day to a feeling of anxiety or dread, drained of energy and facing depression.
Everyone has the right to happiness. We all face challenges in life. Some, because of the cards they're dealt, face many. But we all have inner resilience and resourcefulness inside, even if they seem to have gone missing. I had to find these things in my own life, digging deep to get through a time of confusion and despair. My job is to help you do it too.
020 3805 6870 View 020 3805 6870
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Laurentiu Trandafir
Psychotherapist, BACP
South East London, London SE2
I have experience working with people dealing with depression, anxiety, various forms of trauma, as well as broader questions around identity, sexuality and relationship issues.
The aim of psychoanalytic therapy is to help you to tell your own story and articulate your truth. Feeling comfortable to speak freely with your therapist is essential to the outcome of the therapy. I am able to provide a safe and confidential space for you to voice your thoughts, fears, or concerns.
I have experience working with people dealing with depression, anxiety, various forms of trauma, as well as broader questions around identity, sexuality and relationship issues.
The aim of psychoanalytic therapy is to help you to tell your own story and articulate your truth. Feeling comfortable to speak freely with your therapist is essential to the outcome of the therapy. I am able to provide a safe and confidential space for you to voice your thoughts, fears, or concerns.
020 4538 7067 View 020 4538 7067
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Nick Stewart
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
I like helping people resolve trauma & also helping people with anxiety such as health concerns.
I provide high quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) by zoom/phone or in person.
 i am a friendly & empathic therapist with over ten years' experience in talking therapies. For the past five years i have been working in a top London NHS talking therapies service. Throughout this time i’ve helped hundreds of people using evidence based treatment.
I like helping people resolve trauma & also helping people with anxiety such as health concerns.
I provide high quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) by zoom/phone or in person.
 i am a friendly & empathic therapist with over ten years' experience in talking therapies. For the past five years i have been working in a top London NHS talking therapies service. Throughout this time i’ve helped hundreds of people using evidence based treatment.
020 4538 9059 View 020 4538 9059
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Irina Timonina
Psychotherapist, MBACP
South East London, London SE1
Are you feeling stuck in painful relationship dynamics, struggling with intimacy or sexual challenges, or navigating the complexities of cultural transition and identity? Do you feel like some parts of you are lost, wounded, or out of sync - with your partner, your body, or your sense of self? You may be carrying stories that no longer serve you, shaped by culture, past relationships, or unspoken wounds. As an integrative counsellor, psychosexual and relationship therapist, I offer a space where all of you is welcome - where we slow down, listen deeply, and gently reconnect you with who you are, and how you want to live and love.
Are you feeling stuck in painful relationship dynamics, struggling with intimacy or sexual challenges, or navigating the complexities of cultural transition and identity? Do you feel like some parts of you are lost, wounded, or out of sync - with your partner, your body, or your sense of self? You may be carrying stories that no longer serve you, shaped by culture, past relationships, or unspoken wounds. As an integrative counsellor, psychosexual and relationship therapist, I offer a space where all of you is welcome - where we slow down, listen deeply, and gently reconnect you with who you are, and how you want to live and love.
020 3870 3817 View 020 3870 3817
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Siobhan Foster
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE6
Feeling anxious and overwhelmed?
I offer a safe and friendly, confidential non-judgemental environment to those seeking a space for self-exploration and understanding. I will work with you using person-centred and psychodynamic approach. I will walk alongside you in your journey of self-discovery working through your issues at your pace.
Feeling anxious and overwhelmed?
I offer a safe and friendly, confidential non-judgemental environment to those seeking a space for self-exploration and understanding. I will work with you using person-centred and psychodynamic approach. I will walk alongside you in your journey of self-discovery working through your issues at your pace.
01689 664684 View 01689 664684
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Natalie McCandless
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
South East London, London SE1
I work with adults, with a particular interest in women and mothers who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves.
Whether you’re coming to therapy with a specific concern, or you’re feeling generally overwhelmed and want support with your wellbeing, I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s going on for you. I work using a CBT approach, which means we’ll focus on understanding your thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behaviour, and how these might be keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll clarify what you want to change and work towards goals that feel realistic, meaningful, and right for you.
I work with adults, with a particular interest in women and mothers who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves.
Whether you’re coming to therapy with a specific concern, or you’re feeling generally overwhelmed and want support with your wellbeing, I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s going on for you. I work using a CBT approach, which means we’ll focus on understanding your thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behaviour, and how these might be keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll clarify what you want to change and work towards goals that feel realistic, meaningful, and right for you.
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NuVista Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
South East London, London SE10
Specialising in LGBTQ+ issues Addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Issues.
I keep my fees low, because I am mindful of the current cost of living. My business is named NuVista (new view/Horizon) because it was born from my vision and indeed my own personal journey that counselling or talking therapy can give people a new view of life once they, with my help have explored and untangled the issues that are currently having a negative impact on your life or your work, your relationships or your family life, it could be your sexuality or even historical events that have been rendered unconscious or hidden and never spoken about. For me the goal or vision was to have a new outlook on life - a New View.
Specialising in LGBTQ+ issues Addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Issues.
I keep my fees low, because I am mindful of the current cost of living. My business is named NuVista (new view/Horizon) because it was born from my vision and indeed my own personal journey that counselling or talking therapy can give people a new view of life once they, with my help have explored and untangled the issues that are currently having a negative impact on your life or your work, your relationships or your family life, it could be your sexuality or even historical events that have been rendered unconscious or hidden and never spoken about. For me the goal or vision was to have a new outlook on life - a New View.
020 8051 4918 View 020 8051 4918
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Dom Alvarez
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE1
I work with individuals and couples- providing a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, experiences, relationships, or life challenges. Whether you need a compassionate listener or a deeply reflective and analytical approach, I am here to support you. For couples, every relationship has challenges, but with support, growth is possible. We can improve communication, manage conflict, navigate transitions, and heal from grief or trauma.
I work with individuals and couples- providing a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, experiences, relationships, or life challenges. Whether you need a compassionate listener or a deeply reflective and analytical approach, I am here to support you. For couples, every relationship has challenges, but with support, growth is possible. We can improve communication, manage conflict, navigate transitions, and heal from grief or trauma.
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Paul Moody
Counsellor, BACP
South East London, London SE22
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile — I’m truly glad you’re here. I am a qualified counsellor with many years of experience supporting individuals, couples, young people, and children across my private practices in Southeast and West London. My work is grounded in extensive experience within mental health services, domestic abuse support, weight-management programmes, and education. This diverse background enables me to offer a flexible, compassionate, and highly responsive approach that meets each client’s unique emotional and psychological needs.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile — I’m truly glad you’re here. I am a qualified counsellor with many years of experience supporting individuals, couples, young people, and children across my private practices in Southeast and West London. My work is grounded in extensive experience within mental health services, domestic abuse support, weight-management programmes, and education. This diverse background enables me to offer a flexible, compassionate, and highly responsive approach that meets each client’s unique emotional and psychological needs.
020 3835 5987 View 020 3835 5987
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Grace Thurgood
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
South East London, London SE3
Hi I'm Grace (She/Her), an Integrative Psychotherapist with a passion for helping people live happier lives through better relationships with themselves and others. You might be navigating midlife questions, relationship difficulties, the impact of past experiences, or living with an illness or disability. Maybe you are exploring your sexuality or gender identity or figuring out what it means for you to be neurodivergent. Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer a thoughtful, non-judgemental space where we can explore what's going on for you and how we can work together on your journey of healing and self-discovery.
Hi I'm Grace (She/Her), an Integrative Psychotherapist with a passion for helping people live happier lives through better relationships with themselves and others. You might be navigating midlife questions, relationship difficulties, the impact of past experiences, or living with an illness or disability. Maybe you are exploring your sexuality or gender identity or figuring out what it means for you to be neurodivergent. Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer a thoughtful, non-judgemental space where we can explore what's going on for you and how we can work together on your journey of healing and self-discovery.
020 4634 5527 View 020 4634 5527
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Sapna Lakhani
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Online Only
Many people come to therapy when stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, or long-standing emotional patterns begin to feel difficult to manage alone.
I offer integrative psychotherapy, tailoring the work to you rather than relying on a single approach. We explore patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to better understand what may be maintaining current difficulties. The work focuses on increasing clarity and making sense of your experience, identifying what feels possible and for you.
Many people come to therapy when stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, or long-standing emotional patterns begin to feel difficult to manage alone.
I offer integrative psychotherapy, tailoring the work to you rather than relying on a single approach. We explore patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to better understand what may be maintaining current difficulties. The work focuses on increasing clarity and making sense of your experience, identifying what feels possible and for you.
07480 739372 View 07480 739372

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