Self-Harming Counselling in South East London
I am an Integrative Systemic Counsellor Therapist with 6 years of experience supporting and addressing mental health and well being matters at hospitals, schools and communities through counselling, Therapy s and Coervices. I work with children, Young people, adults and families in various capacities providing and supporting their psychosocial and mental health needs. I provide individial and Group Coaching and therapy services to the Armed forces personals and their immediate families, migrants, and communities addressing their mental health and well being needs through coaching activites, counselling and therapy services.
I am an Integrative Systemic Counsellor Therapist with 6 years of experience supporting and addressing mental health and well being matters at hospitals, schools and communities through counselling, Therapy s and Coervices. I work with children, Young people, adults and families in various capacities providing and supporting their psychosocial and mental health needs. I provide individial and Group Coaching and therapy services to the Armed forces personals and their immediate families, migrants, and communities addressing their mental health and well being needs through coaching activites, counselling and therapy services.
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi Therapy is a tool to resolve the challenges in your life, to help you feel more confident and more in control, providing insight and showing you a path through the experiences that are part of being human. Life can put you in a lonely place, maybe too hard to cope with, complicated,challenging or confusing. I offer you the space for your story to be told, heard and understood in a confidential, non-judgmental safe space. There is nothing that cannot be "worked with and worked through".
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi Therapy is a tool to resolve the challenges in your life, to help you feel more confident and more in control, providing insight and showing you a path through the experiences that are part of being human. Life can put you in a lonely place, maybe too hard to cope with, complicated,challenging or confusing. I offer you the space for your story to be told, heard and understood in a confidential, non-judgmental safe space. There is nothing that cannot be "worked with and worked through".
I offer a service to children, adolescents, and young adults to allow them to begin to understand and explore how their past experiences have impacted on their lives, to be able to regulate their emotions and behaviours in order to cope with life’s challenges. Often the problems experienced are related to or are the result of past traumas or even just finding it hard to cope with life generally with all its pressures and difficulties. I can also see families and parents who can sometimes struggle to understand the problems facing them as a family unit. I am offering a safe and non-judgemental space, where we can begin to understand
I offer a service to children, adolescents, and young adults to allow them to begin to understand and explore how their past experiences have impacted on their lives, to be able to regulate their emotions and behaviours in order to cope with life’s challenges. Often the problems experienced are related to or are the result of past traumas or even just finding it hard to cope with life generally with all its pressures and difficulties. I can also see families and parents who can sometimes struggle to understand the problems facing them as a family unit. I am offering a safe and non-judgemental space, where we can begin to understand
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 + years’ experience working in various roles within the NHS, including a mainstream Child and Adolescent Service (CAMHS), an Adolescent Service and a Neurodevelopmental Service, where I specialised in diagnosing Autism & ADHD and supporting families and children post diagnosis. I provide support to young people and specialise in working with adolescents & young adults. The people I work with tend to be struggling with issues such as low mood, anxiety (including OCD/phobias) and self-harm. I also provide Cognitive/Learning Assessments for children and young people aged 6+ years.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 + years’ experience working in various roles within the NHS, including a mainstream Child and Adolescent Service (CAMHS), an Adolescent Service and a Neurodevelopmental Service, where I specialised in diagnosing Autism & ADHD and supporting families and children post diagnosis. I provide support to young people and specialise in working with adolescents & young adults. The people I work with tend to be struggling with issues such as low mood, anxiety (including OCD/phobias) and self-harm. I also provide Cognitive/Learning Assessments for children and young people aged 6+ years.
Hello, I'm Michelle, a culturally informed Psychotherapist (BACP registered) and Trainee Counselling Psychologist, currently working across NHS secondary care and inpatient services, as well as in private practice for over 5 years. It takes strength to seek support and I commend you for taking the first step. Often we may arrive at therapy with a goal in mind, however what is more important is allowing self-permission to trust and place faith in the process of being, encouraging personal growth and self-awareness.
Hello, I'm Michelle, a culturally informed Psychotherapist (BACP registered) and Trainee Counselling Psychologist, currently working across NHS secondary care and inpatient services, as well as in private practice for over 5 years. It takes strength to seek support and I commend you for taking the first step. Often we may arrive at therapy with a goal in mind, however what is more important is allowing self-permission to trust and place faith in the process of being, encouraging personal growth and self-awareness.
I aim to provide a safe welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can freely express their thoughts, feelings and truly be heard. I am here to listen to you and help you find the best way forward. I use a collaborative approach where we examine thoughts and feelings from the past and examine how those past feelings affect the client in the here and now. My hope is to help clients realise that they have the tools to help themselves move forward in life and I’ll assist in finding new perspectives that help to bring self-awareness, strength, self-belief and enable positive change.
I aim to provide a safe welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can freely express their thoughts, feelings and truly be heard. I am here to listen to you and help you find the best way forward. I use a collaborative approach where we examine thoughts and feelings from the past and examine how those past feelings affect the client in the here and now. My hope is to help clients realise that they have the tools to help themselves move forward in life and I’ll assist in finding new perspectives that help to bring self-awareness, strength, self-belief and enable positive change.
Sometimes we reach a point in life where we struggle to see clearly and we even become uncertain about the future and even begin to question our relationships. For some of us, its unhealthy patterns and cycles that we keep on repeating, and find difficult to break free from. Our unresolved childhood trauma's can present in our day to day adult lives, showing up as strong depressive feelings, overwhelming anxiety, or a fragmented sense of self, leaving us feeling trapped and hopeless. Whatever the issues are that you are facing, change is certainly possible!
Sometimes we reach a point in life where we struggle to see clearly and we even become uncertain about the future and even begin to question our relationships. For some of us, its unhealthy patterns and cycles that we keep on repeating, and find difficult to break free from. Our unresolved childhood trauma's can present in our day to day adult lives, showing up as strong depressive feelings, overwhelming anxiety, or a fragmented sense of self, leaving us feeling trapped and hopeless. Whatever the issues are that you are facing, change is certainly possible!
South Kensington Claudine van de Vyver
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
South East London, London SE1
When life’s wounds run deep—whether from the weight of anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, neuro diversity or depression. Finding the right support can be transformative. If you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions, grappling with past experiences, or feeling stuck, I offer a safe, supportive environment where you can begin to unravel your story and uncover the patterns that have shaped you.
With both professional expertise and genuine empathy, I work alongside you to identify healthier ways to process your emotions and manage stress, where you can feel understood.
Lambeth North/Waterloo and South Kensington Tube stations.
When life’s wounds run deep—whether from the weight of anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, neuro diversity or depression. Finding the right support can be transformative. If you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions, grappling with past experiences, or feeling stuck, I offer a safe, supportive environment where you can begin to unravel your story and uncover the patterns that have shaped you.
With both professional expertise and genuine empathy, I work alongside you to identify healthier ways to process your emotions and manage stress, where you can feel understood.
Lambeth North/Waterloo and South Kensington Tube stations.
I am a psychotherapist and supervisor and have been working with individuals and groups for the last twenty years. For several years I was on the training committee at AGIP including two years as chair. I am currently the course leader for the Guild's diploma in psychoanalytic supervision. I would describe my orientation as psychoanalytic from within a contemplative perspective. By this I mean that I subscribe to the idea of an unconscious and believe events and attitudes from early life can impact on our lives today. I understand that an awareness of these currents helps to increase the choices available to us.
I am a psychotherapist and supervisor and have been working with individuals and groups for the last twenty years. For several years I was on the training committee at AGIP including two years as chair. I am currently the course leader for the Guild's diploma in psychoanalytic supervision. I would describe my orientation as psychoanalytic from within a contemplative perspective. By this I mean that I subscribe to the idea of an unconscious and believe events and attitudes from early life can impact on our lives today. I understand that an awareness of these currents helps to increase the choices available to us.
I am currently not accepting any new couples or in person referrals. Online sessions are available.
I am currently not accepting any new couples or in person referrals. Online sessions are available.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and psychoanalyst seeing individual adults online and in person, practicing both in Greek and in English. I have worked in several organisational settings, including the NHS primary and secondary care. Also, I have lectured in several clinical educational institutions in London on aspects of psychopathology and psychoanalytic theory. I am currently a senior lecturer at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and psychoanalyst seeing individual adults online and in person, practicing both in Greek and in English. I have worked in several organisational settings, including the NHS primary and secondary care. Also, I have lectured in several clinical educational institutions in London on aspects of psychopathology and psychoanalytic theory. I am currently a senior lecturer at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.
Many people I work with appear to be functioning well on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, drained or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. You may find yourself carrying a lot beneath the surface — self-critical, conflicted, or disconnected from your deeper needs and feelings.
I offer a calm, empathetic and non-judgemental space where we can slow things down together and begin to explore your inner experience. Rather than pushing for quick change or “fixing”, therapy becomes a place to understand what is happening beneath the surface — including the parts of you that may feel stuck, protective or wounded.
Many people I work with appear to be functioning well on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, drained or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. You may find yourself carrying a lot beneath the surface — self-critical, conflicted, or disconnected from your deeper needs and feelings.
I offer a calm, empathetic and non-judgemental space where we can slow things down together and begin to explore your inner experience. Rather than pushing for quick change or “fixing”, therapy becomes a place to understand what is happening beneath the surface — including the parts of you that may feel stuck, protective or wounded.
I am a HCPC registered psychotherapist with 10 years experience of working with adults, young people and groups. I work with a psychodynamic, creative approach and offer you a space that is non-judgemental, empathic and safe.
Clients come to therapy with me for many and varied reasons: sometimes for support to address a specific mental health problem, such as anxiety (panic attacks or social anxiety) or low mood; sometimes because of a dilemma or difficult experience: the end of a relationship, a bereavement, becoming a parent, struggling at work; sometimes for support with relationship or attachment issues.
I am a HCPC registered psychotherapist with 10 years experience of working with adults, young people and groups. I work with a psychodynamic, creative approach and offer you a space that is non-judgemental, empathic and safe.
Clients come to therapy with me for many and varied reasons: sometimes for support to address a specific mental health problem, such as anxiety (panic attacks or social anxiety) or low mood; sometimes because of a dilemma or difficult experience: the end of a relationship, a bereavement, becoming a parent, struggling at work; sometimes for support with relationship or attachment issues.
I am an experienced psychologist in providing psychology therapies and behavioural change/health interventions to promote mental wellbeing and healthy behaviours. I worked in a wide range of psychology contexts including clinical mental health, forensics, health, communities, and universities. My work with the NHS specialises in chronic pain management and other long-term health conditions. Throughout my clinical practice, I specialise in working with people presenting difficulties in mental health and physical health, as well as in major life adjustments/transitions (e.g. bereavement, relationships, settling in a new environment).
I am an experienced psychologist in providing psychology therapies and behavioural change/health interventions to promote mental wellbeing and healthy behaviours. I worked in a wide range of psychology contexts including clinical mental health, forensics, health, communities, and universities. My work with the NHS specialises in chronic pain management and other long-term health conditions. Throughout my clinical practice, I specialise in working with people presenting difficulties in mental health and physical health, as well as in major life adjustments/transitions (e.g. bereavement, relationships, settling in a new environment).
Hi I'm Daniel (He/Him). I'm a counsellor who provides support for people that are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety and grief. I work with people seeking support with difficult life decisions and challenges in their relationships. Often people attend because they are feeling 'stuck'; finding themselves arriving at the same place, despite trying really hard to change. Perhaps they are drinking, shopping or eating to cope or escape. The sex and relationships they're having has stopped feeling safe or fulfilling. They're doing things to 'feel better' while avoiding people, places or decisions due to fear or shame.
Hi I'm Daniel (He/Him). I'm a counsellor who provides support for people that are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety and grief. I work with people seeking support with difficult life decisions and challenges in their relationships. Often people attend because they are feeling 'stuck'; finding themselves arriving at the same place, despite trying really hard to change. Perhaps they are drinking, shopping or eating to cope or escape. The sex and relationships they're having has stopped feeling safe or fulfilling. They're doing things to 'feel better' while avoiding people, places or decisions due to fear or shame.
I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapist (BAAT). I specialise working with children, adolescents, families and mothers. Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making as a way to express yourself, as well as speaking. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, respected and supporting trauma safely, emotional expression and psychological well-being. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice, based on trust to grow confident to explore feelings, experiences and relationships.
I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapist (BAAT). I specialise working with children, adolescents, families and mothers. Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making as a way to express yourself, as well as speaking. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, respected and supporting trauma safely, emotional expression and psychological well-being. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice, based on trust to grow confident to explore feelings, experiences and relationships.
UPDATES: I offer 1:1/group low-cost Supervision sessions while I am completing my qualification. My practice: I truly believe in creating a relationship that works for you and that can support you safely in becoming more who you want to be, with more authenticity and psychological freedom. Therapy is a meaningful exploration of what deeply matters and particularly what has been neglected. My Psychosynthesis practice blends the exploration of issues in the here-and-now with a focus on what is trying to emerge, how you have been in the world, and what has impacted the expression of your full potential.
UPDATES: I offer 1:1/group low-cost Supervision sessions while I am completing my qualification. My practice: I truly believe in creating a relationship that works for you and that can support you safely in becoming more who you want to be, with more authenticity and psychological freedom. Therapy is a meaningful exploration of what deeply matters and particularly what has been neglected. My Psychosynthesis practice blends the exploration of issues in the here-and-now with a focus on what is trying to emerge, how you have been in the world, and what has impacted the expression of your full potential.
Welcome! I’m a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor offering therapy in Peckham, South East London and online. I provide a welcoming, safe space for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Psychodynamic therapy helps you understand how your past experiences and unconscious patterns influence your current feelings and relationships. It’s all about getting to the root of the problem to create long-lasting change. I often work with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, shame, intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, attachment and identity issues, guilt, substance abuse and more.
Welcome! I’m a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor offering therapy in Peckham, South East London and online. I provide a welcoming, safe space for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Psychodynamic therapy helps you understand how your past experiences and unconscious patterns influence your current feelings and relationships. It’s all about getting to the root of the problem to create long-lasting change. I often work with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, shame, intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, attachment and identity issues, guilt, substance abuse and more.
Sometimes the issues we carry feel too big or painful to put into words. Other times, they feel too small or strange to bring to therapy. You might worry you won’t be taken seriously—or that you’re “too much,” or “not enough.”
As a systemic therapist, I consider not just your internal world but also the relationships, histories, and wider social and cultural contexts that shape it. This means we might look together at recurring patterns, family dynamics, identity, or past experiences. My approach is collaborative and non-pathologising. I don’t offer quick fixes—but I do offer a space to think, feel, and be alongside.
Sometimes the issues we carry feel too big or painful to put into words. Other times, they feel too small or strange to bring to therapy. You might worry you won’t be taken seriously—or that you’re “too much,” or “not enough.”
As a systemic therapist, I consider not just your internal world but also the relationships, histories, and wider social and cultural contexts that shape it. This means we might look together at recurring patterns, family dynamics, identity, or past experiences. My approach is collaborative and non-pathologising. I don’t offer quick fixes—but I do offer a space to think, feel, and be alongside.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behaviour therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.