Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in South East London
Hello, I'm Raisa - the clinical director of Nirvana Circle Therapy, a London-based collective of independent, trauma-informed clinicians. My practice reflects a thoughtful understanding of the intersections between race, culture, and gender, with a particular focus on supporting the psychological wellbeing of individuals and families from historically marginalized communities.
Hello, I'm Raisa - the clinical director of Nirvana Circle Therapy, a London-based collective of independent, trauma-informed clinicians. My practice reflects a thoughtful understanding of the intersections between race, culture, and gender, with a particular focus on supporting the psychological wellbeing of individuals and families from historically marginalized communities.
I have several years of clinical experience treating individuals, across the lifespan, experiencing a wide range of mental health and circumstantial difficulties in the UK, Australia and Malta. I am experienced as a clinical supervisor and continue to be involved in the training and supervision of psychologists and mental health clinicians.
My main areas of expertise are in the treatment of mental health conditions such as anxiety (including PTSD and OCD) and depression, as well as in the assessment of ADHD/autism. I am also a child and adolescent mental health specialist.
I have several years of clinical experience treating individuals, across the lifespan, experiencing a wide range of mental health and circumstantial difficulties in the UK, Australia and Malta. I am experienced as a clinical supervisor and continue to be involved in the training and supervision of psychologists and mental health clinicians.
My main areas of expertise are in the treatment of mental health conditions such as anxiety (including PTSD and OCD) and depression, as well as in the assessment of ADHD/autism. I am also a child and adolescent mental health specialist.
It's ironic that a large part of psychotherapeutic work is around trying to convince people that their perceived 'abnormal' feelings and behaviours are a completely 'normal' reaction to a set of, often very difficult life circumstances. For instance, why wouldn't someone have a generalised feeling of persistent anxiety and low mood, when they have to live in what seems like a crazy and confusing world? We can work toward a more accepting and benevolent view of ourselves, exploring who you truly are and where you might truly want to go in life, without the harsh inner voices of the past.
It's ironic that a large part of psychotherapeutic work is around trying to convince people that their perceived 'abnormal' feelings and behaviours are a completely 'normal' reaction to a set of, often very difficult life circumstances. For instance, why wouldn't someone have a generalised feeling of persistent anxiety and low mood, when they have to live in what seems like a crazy and confusing world? We can work toward a more accepting and benevolent view of ourselves, exploring who you truly are and where you might truly want to go in life, without the harsh inner voices of the past.
Integrative training incorporating various approaches, theories and skills through a mindfulness lens
Hello I'm Liann, I fully understand how life gets tough at times and we all need someone to speak to. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions or low-self-esteem I am here to help. Together we will embark on a transformative journey towards healing and growth. I believe in fostering a warm empathetic therapeutic relationship. I will actively listen to your concerns, validate your experiences, and provide guidance without judgement. Together we will work towards your goals and empower you to overcome obstacles.
Integrative training incorporating various approaches, theories and skills through a mindfulness lens
Hello I'm Liann, I fully understand how life gets tough at times and we all need someone to speak to. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions or low-self-esteem I am here to help. Together we will embark on a transformative journey towards healing and growth. I believe in fostering a warm empathetic therapeutic relationship. I will actively listen to your concerns, validate your experiences, and provide guidance without judgement. Together we will work towards your goals and empower you to overcome obstacles.
I work with adults and couples who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, the ongoing impact of past experiences, or a sense of feeling lost or disconnected. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or stuck, and seeking counselling can be a meaningful first step towards clarity and self-understanding.
I provide a warm, supportive, and confidential space where you can slow down, feel truly heard, and explore what is happening beneath the surface. Together, we will work collaboratively to help you gain insight, develop practical coping strategies, and strengthen your connections.
I work with adults and couples who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, the ongoing impact of past experiences, or a sense of feeling lost or disconnected. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or stuck, and seeking counselling can be a meaningful first step towards clarity and self-understanding.
I provide a warm, supportive, and confidential space where you can slow down, feel truly heard, and explore what is happening beneath the surface. Together, we will work collaboratively to help you gain insight, develop practical coping strategies, and strengthen your connections.
I am an Accredited Psychological Therapist with over twelve years of experience supporting adults, young people, and families. My work is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive, with a focus on helping people experiencing anxiety, trauma, loss, and life transitions. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I work collaboratively at a pace that feels comfortable, helping clients build emotional understanding, resilience, and practical coping strategies. I offer therapy in both English and Farsi (Persian) and welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
I am an Accredited Psychological Therapist with over twelve years of experience supporting adults, young people, and families. My work is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive, with a focus on helping people experiencing anxiety, trauma, loss, and life transitions. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I work collaboratively at a pace that feels comfortable, helping clients build emotional understanding, resilience, and practical coping strategies. I offer therapy in both English and Farsi (Persian) and welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Hi I'm Eirini. Do you find yourself overthinking, holding everything together, or feeling like you are never quite doing enough? You may look like you are coping on the outside, while inside you feel anxious, exhausted, or unsure how much longer you can keep going this way. Pressure can build in relationships, at work, or in the standards you set for yourself. Many of the people I work with come to therapy for anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, people-pleasing, burnout, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed.My work is supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping you understand what is happening beneath the surface.
Hi I'm Eirini. Do you find yourself overthinking, holding everything together, or feeling like you are never quite doing enough? You may look like you are coping on the outside, while inside you feel anxious, exhausted, or unsure how much longer you can keep going this way. Pressure can build in relationships, at work, or in the standards you set for yourself. Many of the people I work with come to therapy for anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, people-pleasing, burnout, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed.My work is supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping you understand what is happening beneath the surface.
I work with adults and couples experiencing sexual, intimacy, and relationship difficulties. Alongside my counselling practice, I am currently completing advanced postgraduate training in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy (Student Member of COSRT).
I support clients with concerns including low or mismatched desire, sexual anxiety, performance anxiety, erectile difficulties, premature (early) ejaculation, orgasm difficulties, painful sex, intimacy challenges, communication difficulties, infidelity, relationship conflict, compulsive sexual behaviours, sexual shame, sexual identity exploration, and consensual non-monogamy.
I work with adults and couples experiencing sexual, intimacy, and relationship difficulties. Alongside my counselling practice, I am currently completing advanced postgraduate training in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy (Student Member of COSRT).
I support clients with concerns including low or mismatched desire, sexual anxiety, performance anxiety, erectile difficulties, premature (early) ejaculation, orgasm difficulties, painful sex, intimacy challenges, communication difficulties, infidelity, relationship conflict, compulsive sexual behaviours, sexual shame, sexual identity exploration, and consensual non-monogamy.
CBT, EMDR, Psychological Coach & Mental Health
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
South East London, London SE24
Hey, I am Brenda, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, EMDR Therapist and a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and an award winner of the "Prestigious Mary Seacole Award". I offer 1:1 CBT therapy to help you to rediscover your self, to become "un-stuck", move forward and rebuild your life from past painful experiences. I use my professional expertise through a variety of evidence based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Coaching theories, plus my lived experiences of trauma, confidence and assertiveness challenges to help you rediscover your true self and reclaim your life. I also support with goal setting, as essential tool.
Hey, I am Brenda, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, EMDR Therapist and a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and an award winner of the "Prestigious Mary Seacole Award". I offer 1:1 CBT therapy to help you to rediscover your self, to become "un-stuck", move forward and rebuild your life from past painful experiences. I use my professional expertise through a variety of evidence based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Coaching theories, plus my lived experiences of trauma, confidence and assertiveness challenges to help you rediscover your true self and reclaim your life. I also support with goal setting, as essential tool.
My practice is currently open to partners (two or more) in sexual, intimate, romantic, sibling, parent/child, professional and/or friendship relationships. I am not currently accepting individual clients.
There’s no “right” reason to seek therapy. My clients come for many varied reasons including conflict, stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, disordered eating, addiction, compulsivity, issues around identity, anger, meaning-making, isolation, relationship challenges, life transitions, bereavement, trauma, and the effects of past trauma.
My practice is currently open to partners (two or more) in sexual, intimate, romantic, sibling, parent/child, professional and/or friendship relationships. I am not currently accepting individual clients.
There’s no “right” reason to seek therapy. My clients come for many varied reasons including conflict, stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, disordered eating, addiction, compulsivity, issues around identity, anger, meaning-making, isolation, relationship challenges, life transitions, bereavement, trauma, and the effects of past trauma.
I was going to say a few things about me, but that's not why you're here. You're here because you recognise it's time to talk about you. I can help with that. I have worked extensively with clients who experience professional "burn out", relationship issues, bereavement and loss. The list goes on. Having juggled work, family, personal loss, training and much more in recent years, I understand overwhelm. This experience means that I will listen without judgement, empathise and help you find ways to cope, moving on from the unhealthy habits and emotions you're stuck in. We'll work together towards your goals.
I was going to say a few things about me, but that's not why you're here. You're here because you recognise it's time to talk about you. I can help with that. I have worked extensively with clients who experience professional "burn out", relationship issues, bereavement and loss. The list goes on. Having juggled work, family, personal loss, training and much more in recent years, I understand overwhelm. This experience means that I will listen without judgement, empathise and help you find ways to cope, moving on from the unhealthy habits and emotions you're stuck in. We'll work together towards your goals.
I'm Sarah. I offer Online and in-person Therapy and Executive Coaching and am founder of Soul Writing coaching. I believe change is possible.
We may use meditation and inner transformation work which calms your nervous system and decreases anxiety, for clients open to this way of working.
After a brain injury in 2004 I developed my own approach to using creative writing, storytelling work, breath work and somatic work to calm the nervous system.
By re-imagining the stories which shape and drive your life, change is possible. I call this approach Soul Writing Coaching - you can find out more on my website.
I'm Sarah. I offer Online and in-person Therapy and Executive Coaching and am founder of Soul Writing coaching. I believe change is possible.
We may use meditation and inner transformation work which calms your nervous system and decreases anxiety, for clients open to this way of working.
After a brain injury in 2004 I developed my own approach to using creative writing, storytelling work, breath work and somatic work to calm the nervous system.
By re-imagining the stories which shape and drive your life, change is possible. I call this approach Soul Writing Coaching - you can find out more on my website.
My ideal clients are adults, parents, and professionals who are seeking to understand themselves more deeply, especially through the lens of attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, and relational patterns. Many come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, stuck in repeated relationship dynamics, or carrying the impact of childhood experiences that still shape their present life. Through attachment-informed, trauma-sensitive, somatic, and psychoeducational approaches, I support clients in developing greater self-awareness, nervous system regulation, emotional resilience.
My ideal clients are adults, parents, and professionals who are seeking to understand themselves more deeply, especially through the lens of attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, and relational patterns. Many come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, stuck in repeated relationship dynamics, or carrying the impact of childhood experiences that still shape their present life. Through attachment-informed, trauma-sensitive, somatic, and psychoeducational approaches, I support clients in developing greater self-awareness, nervous system regulation, emotional resilience.
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience across the NHS and private settings, I work with adults navigating emotional distress, long-term health conditions, identity struggles, relational trauma, anxiety, low mood, and moments of deep uncertainty.My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in your lived experience. Therapy, to me, is not just about symptom relief—it’s about being seen, heard, and understood. It’s a space where pain can be held gently, where parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away can slowly come into the light.
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience across the NHS and private settings, I work with adults navigating emotional distress, long-term health conditions, identity struggles, relational trauma, anxiety, low mood, and moments of deep uncertainty.My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in your lived experience. Therapy, to me, is not just about symptom relief—it’s about being seen, heard, and understood. It’s a space where pain can be held gently, where parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away can slowly come into the light.
Hello, I’m Dr Maren Kihle Svensen, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you don’t understand, or wanting a space to think more clearly about your life. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a place to slow down and explore what’s going on with curiosity rather than judgment. My approach to therapy is integrative; I draw on a range of psychological models to suit the person I’m working with rather than trying to fit you into one approach, including CBT, psychodynamic and person-centred therapy.
Hello, I’m Dr Maren Kihle Svensen, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you don’t understand, or wanting a space to think more clearly about your life. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a place to slow down and explore what’s going on with curiosity rather than judgment. My approach to therapy is integrative; I draw on a range of psychological models to suit the person I’m working with rather than trying to fit you into one approach, including CBT, psychodynamic and person-centred therapy.
I offer evidence based, compassionate and mindfulness based therapy to help you manage stress, feel more regulated and calm and able to enjoy your life.
I specialise in parental and carers mental health and wellbeing. Our own experience of been parented and growing up underpins and influences our confidence, identity, relationships and communication with our families and loved ones. The origins of many mental health challenges are often rooted in our early life experience.
I work collaboratively and compassionately, providing space to help you unpack, reflect and understand yourself to help you recover and move forward with your life. Therapy is as much about recognising our strengths and resilience as it is about meeting our needs and caring and nurturing ourselves.
I offer evidence based, compassionate and mindfulness based therapy to help you manage stress, feel more regulated and calm and able to enjoy your life.
I specialise in parental and carers mental health and wellbeing. Our own experience of been parented and growing up underpins and influences our confidence, identity, relationships and communication with our families and loved ones. The origins of many mental health challenges are often rooted in our early life experience.
I work collaboratively and compassionately, providing space to help you unpack, reflect and understand yourself to help you recover and move forward with your life. Therapy is as much about recognising our strengths and resilience as it is about meeting our needs and caring and nurturing ourselves.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck? Maybe you're constantly exhausted, struggling with low self-esteem, or feeling the pressure to “hold it all together.” You might not even know exactly what’s wrong – just that something doesn’t feel right. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences so you can begin to understand yourself better and move toward meaningful change.
I’m a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working with individuals and couples across a range of issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck? Maybe you're constantly exhausted, struggling with low self-esteem, or feeling the pressure to “hold it all together.” You might not even know exactly what’s wrong – just that something doesn’t feel right. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences so you can begin to understand yourself better and move toward meaningful change.
I’m a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working with individuals and couples across a range of issues.
I am Relate trained specialising in Relationship and Sex Therapy. In order to keep our relationships healthy we need to attend to them to ensure they remain respectful, trusting, sexual and happy. Because of the busyness of day to day life, we can easily disconnect from our partners without realising it leading to a lack of communication, conflict, affairs, and dissatisfaction. When married, or when children are involved, these problems become even more complex. It might even be that since the country's lockdown, you are now realising there are issues in your relationship. Now could be a good time to resolve these.
I am Relate trained specialising in Relationship and Sex Therapy. In order to keep our relationships healthy we need to attend to them to ensure they remain respectful, trusting, sexual and happy. Because of the busyness of day to day life, we can easily disconnect from our partners without realising it leading to a lack of communication, conflict, affairs, and dissatisfaction. When married, or when children are involved, these problems become even more complex. It might even be that since the country's lockdown, you are now realising there are issues in your relationship. Now could be a good time to resolve these.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist experienced in delivering face to face and online counselling.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist experienced in delivering face to face and online counselling.
I’m an integrative transpersonal therapist based in Borough/London Bridge. I draw on various psychotherapeutic disciplines, including Jungian, psychodynamic, Gestalt, and nervous-system focused approaches. I consider not only your life circumstance and history, but also the “bigger picture” of your life and the wider context in which you live, such as society, generational influence, hopes and ambitions.
I’m an integrative transpersonal therapist based in Borough/London Bridge. I draw on various psychotherapeutic disciplines, including Jungian, psychodynamic, Gestalt, and nervous-system focused approaches. I consider not only your life circumstance and history, but also the “bigger picture” of your life and the wider context in which you live, such as society, generational influence, hopes and ambitions.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
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.