Couples Counselling in South London, London
I believe that relationships - both with others and with ourselves - are central to mental wellbeing.
I work from a place of trying to support people in becoming unstuck and starting to move forward. Everybody comes to therapy with their own unique reasons. This can be due to specific psychological difficulties, such as depression or anxiety, feeling sad, difficult early life experiences, traumatic events, high-stress levels, or a general sense of feeling unfulfilled. I believe every person has a unique story, and psychological therapy should be adjusted appropriately as there is no “one-size-fits-all” in understanding our mental world.
I believe that relationships - both with others and with ourselves - are central to mental wellbeing.
I work from a place of trying to support people in becoming unstuck and starting to move forward. Everybody comes to therapy with their own unique reasons. This can be due to specific psychological difficulties, such as depression or anxiety, feeling sad, difficult early life experiences, traumatic events, high-stress levels, or a general sense of feeling unfulfilled. I believe every person has a unique story, and psychological therapy should be adjusted appropriately as there is no “one-size-fits-all” in understanding our mental world.
I offer a safe and confidential space and a therapeutic relationship to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back, to help you move forward from difficult experiences, and to gain more freedom, ease, and creativity in your life.
I offer you space to talk, but rather than being a silent "blank screen" I offer an engaged presence, so we can figure out together what is going on for you. My approach is transdiagnostic, bringing an awareness to your unique situation, both its troubles and strengths. My practice is trauma aware and we go at the pace that feels comfortable to you.
I offer a safe and confidential space and a therapeutic relationship to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back, to help you move forward from difficult experiences, and to gain more freedom, ease, and creativity in your life.
I offer you space to talk, but rather than being a silent "blank screen" I offer an engaged presence, so we can figure out together what is going on for you. My approach is transdiagnostic, bringing an awareness to your unique situation, both its troubles and strengths. My practice is trauma aware and we go at the pace that feels comfortable to you.
Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, bereavement, anxiety, depression, unresolved past experiences, relationship difficulties, social anxiety or low self-esteem?
My role is to provide a calm, confidential environment where you will feel heard, understood and supported. Your role is to set the pace and decide what to explore from your past and present and your hopes for the future. You are welcome just as you are with all your lived experiences.
Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, bereavement, anxiety, depression, unresolved past experiences, relationship difficulties, social anxiety or low self-esteem?
My role is to provide a calm, confidential environment where you will feel heard, understood and supported. Your role is to set the pace and decide what to explore from your past and present and your hopes for the future. You are welcome just as you are with all your lived experiences.
Specialised in interpersonal and relationship difficulties, cross-cultural issues, anxiety/depression and stress management.
Many reasons can bring us to therapy whether they are temporary difficulties, long-term struggles or the desire for personal development. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and confidential space in which you can talk openly about any aspects of your life in a way which might not be possible with friends or family. I am here to listen and to work with you so that you can start to make sense of your feelings and create positive change in your life.
Specialised in interpersonal and relationship difficulties, cross-cultural issues, anxiety/depression and stress management.
Many reasons can bring us to therapy whether they are temporary difficulties, long-term struggles or the desire for personal development. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and confidential space in which you can talk openly about any aspects of your life in a way which might not be possible with friends or family. I am here to listen and to work with you so that you can start to make sense of your feelings and create positive change in your life.
I use a Person/Client Centered approach to establish good working relationships, communication & empathy.
Reaching out can feel daunting - I offer empathy and a safe, supportive, environment in which we can explore issues and identify: your strengths, values, goals, alternative perspectives and potential changes. Many clients present with anxiety, depression, stress or lacking meaning/joy - we can address the issues that may feel overwhelming and disentangle them. We can either work on longer-term deeper changes or employ short-term strategies. Personal histories can impact on people and you have the option to address yours and change your lived experience. I work with diverse clients of all ethnicities/genders/sexualities/body shapes.
I use a Person/Client Centered approach to establish good working relationships, communication & empathy.
Reaching out can feel daunting - I offer empathy and a safe, supportive, environment in which we can explore issues and identify: your strengths, values, goals, alternative perspectives and potential changes. Many clients present with anxiety, depression, stress or lacking meaning/joy - we can address the issues that may feel overwhelming and disentangle them. We can either work on longer-term deeper changes or employ short-term strategies. Personal histories can impact on people and you have the option to address yours and change your lived experience. I work with diverse clients of all ethnicities/genders/sexualities/body shapes.
I recognise that therapy is most effective when built on a strong and trusting relationship.
Hi, i’m Fiayo, a Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 10 years’ experience supporting adults and children with a range of mental health difficulties. I use evidence-based therapies including CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). My approach is collaborative and compassionate, helping people make sense of their experiences, manage difficult emotions, and build confidence and skills for lasting change.
I recognise that therapy is most effective when built on a strong and trusting relationship.
Hi, i’m Fiayo, a Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 10 years’ experience supporting adults and children with a range of mental health difficulties. I use evidence-based therapies including CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). My approach is collaborative and compassionate, helping people make sense of their experiences, manage difficult emotions, and build confidence and skills for lasting change.
People come to psychotherapy when life seems too much, when they feel stuck, find emotions overwhelming, or when they lose the sense of who they are.
In therapy we explore together how life is for you, how you are living in the world, the choices you make, and what fears you may have around change.
Starting therapy can be hard. I provide a confidential space where we can work with difficult emotions.
People come to psychotherapy when life seems too much, when they feel stuck, find emotions overwhelming, or when they lose the sense of who they are.
In therapy we explore together how life is for you, how you are living in the world, the choices you make, and what fears you may have around change.
Starting therapy can be hard. I provide a confidential space where we can work with difficult emotions.
I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties, and I love working with children, teens, families and couples.
Drawing from my diverse educational, career, and life experiences, I strive to help you find the right tools to cope with life's stresses. I use a range of approaches, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and meaning-centred psychotherapy for cancer patients.
I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties, and I love working with children, teens, families and couples.
Drawing from my diverse educational, career, and life experiences, I strive to help you find the right tools to cope with life's stresses. I use a range of approaches, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and meaning-centred psychotherapy for cancer patients.
Relationship issues?
Life happens, and the majority of the time we seem to find a way to "happen" with it. We find a way to navigate through the motions of "doing" and get to a place of "being". Being excited, being present, being happy - but sometimes along the way it can get confusing, blurry and we can feel a bit lost. As a certified counsellor, I work with you through the confusion, to get to a place of clarity. I explore the past and present with you using an integrated therapeutic approach - blending the different skills I've learnt in practice to assist you with where you are right now. Many therapists talk about the varying styles of therapy
Relationship issues?
Life happens, and the majority of the time we seem to find a way to "happen" with it. We find a way to navigate through the motions of "doing" and get to a place of "being". Being excited, being present, being happy - but sometimes along the way it can get confusing, blurry and we can feel a bit lost. As a certified counsellor, I work with you through the confusion, to get to a place of clarity. I explore the past and present with you using an integrated therapeutic approach - blending the different skills I've learnt in practice to assist you with where you are right now. Many therapists talk about the varying styles of therapy
We hold an initial session with the individual and their family, partner or other supporters as appropriate, to discuss their options for diagnostic assessment and whether an assessment and diagnosis is what they need at this stage or if they just want to understand their own issues and need greater understanding and support to develop their life skills.
Knowledge about People - specialist Autism and ADHD/ ADD Psychology Services.
We hold an initial session with the individual and their family, partner or other supporters as appropriate, to discuss their options for diagnostic assessment and whether an assessment and diagnosis is what they need at this stage or if they just want to understand their own issues and need greater understanding and support to develop their life skills.
Knowledge about People - specialist Autism and ADHD/ ADD Psychology Services.
The focus in my private practice is on difficult relationships be that in the workplace, with friends or romantic relationships.
My style is compassionate and direct. I am straight talking and have a sense of humour. I help people understand how their past may impact their responses to current situations. I see therapy as a place to be creative and explore, trying out new things and finding practical ways forward to make desired changes.
The focus in my private practice is on difficult relationships be that in the workplace, with friends or romantic relationships.
My style is compassionate and direct. I am straight talking and have a sense of humour. I help people understand how their past may impact their responses to current situations. I see therapy as a place to be creative and explore, trying out new things and finding practical ways forward to make desired changes.
You’ve worked hard to build a successful life, career, relationships, responsibilities, but something feels off.
My practice offers a warm, collaborative space to explore relationships, emotions and life patterns. I help individuals and couples understand how past experiences and current dynamics shape how they connect with others. I work with you to support meaningful change.
Therapy with me is unique, creative and will help you live a happy and passionate life.
You’ve worked hard to build a successful life, career, relationships, responsibilities, but something feels off.
My practice offers a warm, collaborative space to explore relationships, emotions and life patterns. I help individuals and couples understand how past experiences and current dynamics shape how they connect with others. I work with you to support meaningful change.
Therapy with me is unique, creative and will help you live a happy and passionate life.
Many midlife couples reach a point where communication breaks down, resentment builds, and the relationship starts to feel lonely.
I specialise in helping midlife and long-term couples who feel stuck or unsure of the future. Drawing on Psychosynthesis and the Developmental Model for Couples, I support partners in slowing down, communicating differently and gaining clarity about what they want for their relationship.
Many midlife couples reach a point where communication breaks down, resentment builds, and the relationship starts to feel lonely.
I specialise in helping midlife and long-term couples who feel stuck or unsure of the future. Drawing on Psychosynthesis and the Developmental Model for Couples, I support partners in slowing down, communicating differently and gaining clarity about what they want for their relationship.
I’m a Relationship Counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals and couples in navigating life’s challenges, improving communication and building stronger, healthier relationships.
I support individuals and couples facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and major life transitions such as parenthood, separation and relocation.
I also work with couples to improve communication, rebuild emotional connection and navigate relationship difficulties like conflict, intimacy issues and infidelity.
I’m a Relationship Counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals and couples in navigating life’s challenges, improving communication and building stronger, healthier relationships.
I support individuals and couples facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and major life transitions such as parenthood, separation and relocation.
I also work with couples to improve communication, rebuild emotional connection and navigate relationship difficulties like conflict, intimacy issues and infidelity.
I'm a relational psychodynamic therapist, and I work with adults and couples.
I often work with people who are coming to terms with past trauma, or who are unsatisfied with their lives. Perhaps you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over, or perhaps you struggle to identify and express your feelings.
I offer an open minded space to think together and understand what is happening for you, and how you might go about changing things. I am interested in the ways in which our environment affects us, and pay attention to the impact of class, racialisation, disability, migration status, gender, etc.
I work with all kinds of people, including lgbtq+ people, and I am trans affirmative.
I'm a relational psychodynamic therapist, and I work with adults and couples.
I often work with people who are coming to terms with past trauma, or who are unsatisfied with their lives. Perhaps you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over, or perhaps you struggle to identify and express your feelings.
I offer an open minded space to think together and understand what is happening for you, and how you might go about changing things. I am interested in the ways in which our environment affects us, and pay attention to the impact of class, racialisation, disability, migration status, gender, etc.
I work with all kinds of people, including lgbtq+ people, and I am trans affirmative.
I have qualified as a Gestalt counsellor (Gestalt Centre London) in 2007 and have worked with individuals and couples since then.
People come to me usually when the circumstances of their life have moved them beyond their usual coping strategies and they are no longer able to orient themselves in their world. Together we make meaning so they can find their true North again and understand what is happening in their life. Usually, such crisis take us deeper into who we are and force us to get to know ourselves at a more profound level, and during this process self-compassion and self-love grow, as we get to know ourselves better and honour the process of maturation and growth we are on. So the pain tells us what we need to hear and integrate.
I have qualified as a Gestalt counsellor (Gestalt Centre London) in 2007 and have worked with individuals and couples since then.
People come to me usually when the circumstances of their life have moved them beyond their usual coping strategies and they are no longer able to orient themselves in their world. Together we make meaning so they can find their true North again and understand what is happening in their life. Usually, such crisis take us deeper into who we are and force us to get to know ourselves at a more profound level, and during this process self-compassion and self-love grow, as we get to know ourselves better and honour the process of maturation and growth we are on. So the pain tells us what we need to hear and integrate.
As a member of both COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) and ATSAC (Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity), I bring specialized training in sexual health and compulsivity recovery, combined with a strong foundation in relationship therapy.
I help couples and individuals figure out what kind of relationship they want, teach effective communication, offer relationships skills that create connection, and discernment counseling for divorce. I also work in the realm of sexuality and sexless couples and infidelity recovery.
As a member of both COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) and ATSAC (Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity), I bring specialized training in sexual health and compulsivity recovery, combined with a strong foundation in relationship therapy.
I help couples and individuals figure out what kind of relationship they want, teach effective communication, offer relationships skills that create connection, and discernment counseling for divorce. I also work in the realm of sexuality and sexless couples and infidelity recovery.
Rooted in existential analysis and logotherapy, somatic therapy, and spiritual traditions, my work supports individuals, couples and other relationship constellations in discovering what truly matters to them.
Transformation begins with awareness, listening deeply to what is already within, and expanding that awareness to unlock new possibilities. My work supports you in reconnecting with your authentic self in grounded, embodied, and profoundly human ways. Together, we explore the core motivations that drive your existence, guiding you to make authentic choices and live in alignment with your true self.
Rooted in existential analysis and logotherapy, somatic therapy, and spiritual traditions, my work supports individuals, couples and other relationship constellations in discovering what truly matters to them.
Transformation begins with awareness, listening deeply to what is already within, and expanding that awareness to unlock new possibilities. My work supports you in reconnecting with your authentic self in grounded, embodied, and profoundly human ways. Together, we explore the core motivations that drive your existence, guiding you to make authentic choices and live in alignment with your true self.
Working with you and your relationship with yourself and how the consequence impact you and those relationships with others.
I’m Chrissy, an integrative counsellor dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where you can search your feelings and emotions without apprehension of judgment. I recognise that reaching out for assistance can be challenging, but I believe it’s a courageous step you can take towards living the way you want to healing and growing.
Working with you and your relationship with yourself and how the consequence impact you and those relationships with others.
I’m Chrissy, an integrative counsellor dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where you can search your feelings and emotions without apprehension of judgment. I recognise that reaching out for assistance can be challenging, but I believe it’s a courageous step you can take towards living the way you want to healing and growing.
I provide supportive and empathic therapy, focusing on you as a unique individual with your own experiences in a wide range of areas including low mood, relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, lack of confidence and feelings of worthlessness.
I am Richard Schafer, a professionally trained registered counsellor (MBACP). I practice in London, Clapham SW4. In 2003 I qualified as a psychodynamic counsellor and began private practice in 2004. I also spent over 12 years working in the field of talking therapies as a clinical lead within statutory sector therapeutic residential settings.
I am a long term registered member (No. 107865 ) of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their code of conduct & ethics.
I provide supportive and empathic therapy, focusing on you as a unique individual with your own experiences in a wide range of areas including low mood, relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, lack of confidence and feelings of worthlessness.
I am Richard Schafer, a professionally trained registered counsellor (MBACP). I practice in London, Clapham SW4. In 2003 I qualified as a psychodynamic counsellor and began private practice in 2004. I also spent over 12 years working in the field of talking therapies as a clinical lead within statutory sector therapeutic residential settings.
I am a long term registered member (No. 107865 ) of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their code of conduct & ethics.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.