Relationship Issues Counselling in South London
I am a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, passionate about helping individuals and couples create fulfilling relationships.
I work collaboratively with you to create a therapeutic approach tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, sexual concerns, communication challenges, or seeking deeper intimacy and connection, I provide a compassionate space to explore, grow, and heal together.
I am a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, passionate about helping individuals and couples create fulfilling relationships.
I work collaboratively with you to create a therapeutic approach tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, sexual concerns, communication challenges, or seeking deeper intimacy and connection, I provide a compassionate space to explore, grow, and heal together.
I can provide support for clients with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, those who experienced trauma, supporting clients who are neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD), issues around self-esteem and self-worth, identity, multicultural upbringing, sense of belonging, life transitions, relationships, loss, existential themes and more.
I tailor my approach to best suit your needs, always respecting your pace, whether it's a gentle or more challenging way of working. I am a humanistic, integrative counsellor who combines theories and techniques of Person-Centred, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis.
I can provide support for clients with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, those who experienced trauma, supporting clients who are neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD), issues around self-esteem and self-worth, identity, multicultural upbringing, sense of belonging, life transitions, relationships, loss, existential themes and more.
I tailor my approach to best suit your needs, always respecting your pace, whether it's a gentle or more challenging way of working. I am a humanistic, integrative counsellor who combines theories and techniques of Person-Centred, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis.
This is why the counselling relationship is very important to me and is key in helping to achieve your goals.
I am an MBACP Accredited Therapist and I have experience of providing short term (6 - 12 weeks) and long term therapy, as I have worked within the NHS service and I have also provided long term therapy for a registered charity.
This is why the counselling relationship is very important to me and is key in helping to achieve your goals.
I am an MBACP Accredited Therapist and I have experience of providing short term (6 - 12 weeks) and long term therapy, as I have worked within the NHS service and I have also provided long term therapy for a registered charity.
I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches.
My experience includes working with: anxiety: panic attacks, chronic worry/intrusive thoughts, low self-esteem, impact of experiencing childhood bullying/violence, relationship/sexuality issues, stress, CPTSD. I did an MA in and still work in the arts. I bring to my practice an understanding of the pressures creative and/or high pressure jobs can present.
I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches.
My experience includes working with: anxiety: panic attacks, chronic worry/intrusive thoughts, low self-esteem, impact of experiencing childhood bullying/violence, relationship/sexuality issues, stress, CPTSD. I did an MA in and still work in the arts. I bring to my practice an understanding of the pressures creative and/or high pressure jobs can present.
I work with clients presenting with various challenges including relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, anxiety and low mood.
I have lived experiences and specialist training in OCD. I know how all-consuming it can feel and can help you cope with intrusive thoughts.
I am also passionate about helping clients nurture more healthy relationships by understanding yourself and your patterns in relationships better, and helping you feel more self-confident.
I work with clients presenting with various challenges including relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, anxiety and low mood.
I have lived experiences and specialist training in OCD. I know how all-consuming it can feel and can help you cope with intrusive thoughts.
I am also passionate about helping clients nurture more healthy relationships by understanding yourself and your patterns in relationships better, and helping you feel more self-confident.
Dr Vahishta Pardiwalla
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
South London, London SE1
From individual and couples counselling to trauma-focused therapy and dynamic group workshops, I offer a comprehensive range of services to suit your needs.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I'm Dr. Vahishta Pardiwalla, a seasoned Senior Counselling Psychologist committed to guiding you toward a fulfilling life. With a wealth of experience in both the NHS and private sectors, including complex care, I bring a depth of knowledge to help you navigate life's challenges. I adapt my therapeutic methods to fit your specific needs, ensuring that your journey is as unique as you are. drawing from diverse techniques like CBT, person-centered, and psychodynamic therapy.
From individual and couples counselling to trauma-focused therapy and dynamic group workshops, I offer a comprehensive range of services to suit your needs.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I'm Dr. Vahishta Pardiwalla, a seasoned Senior Counselling Psychologist committed to guiding you toward a fulfilling life. With a wealth of experience in both the NHS and private sectors, including complex care, I bring a depth of knowledge to help you navigate life's challenges. I adapt my therapeutic methods to fit your specific needs, ensuring that your journey is as unique as you are. drawing from diverse techniques like CBT, person-centered, and psychodynamic therapy.
I specialise in relationship issues, separation, loss, bereavement, divorce, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, identity and work stress.
Do you feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed by what is happening to you? Counselling & psychotherapy doesn’t have to be a last resort attempt at making sense of what is happening in your life, it can also be a great tool for personal development and growth.
I specialise in relationship issues, separation, loss, bereavement, divorce, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, identity and work stress.
Do you feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed by what is happening to you? Counselling & psychotherapy doesn’t have to be a last resort attempt at making sense of what is happening in your life, it can also be a great tool for personal development and growth.
In my experience, many clients come for counselling for help with depression and anxiety caused by difficulties within relationships, friendships, work-based stress as well as isolation and loneliness.
I provide a safe and confidential space in which clients can begin to feel empowered to look at things in a different way and re-think old patterns of thinking and acting. I actively listen in an open and non-judgemental way fostering a therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect. I accept what the client tells me without offering advice or opinions.
In my experience, many clients come for counselling for help with depression and anxiety caused by difficulties within relationships, friendships, work-based stress as well as isolation and loneliness.
I provide a safe and confidential space in which clients can begin to feel empowered to look at things in a different way and re-think old patterns of thinking and acting. I actively listen in an open and non-judgemental way fostering a therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect. I accept what the client tells me without offering advice or opinions.
Our relationships can sometimes become a source of pain and frustration.
I’m an integrative therapist and my approach is tailor-made to suit your needs. I work relationally and value the therapeutic relationship - our relationship. It would be the foundation of our work together and can bring about the change you might be needing. I work with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss and various diagnoses.
Our relationships can sometimes become a source of pain and frustration.
I’m an integrative therapist and my approach is tailor-made to suit your needs. I work relationally and value the therapeutic relationship - our relationship. It would be the foundation of our work together and can bring about the change you might be needing. I work with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss and various diagnoses.
Are you struggling to understand your emotions, experiencing difficulties in your relationships that you want to resolve or finding life challenging?
I'm Joanna, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Cognitive Analytic Therapist with over 12 years experience in both the NHS and private sector. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the difficulties you're facing so that you can create lasting change in your life and experience improved emotional wellbeing.
Are you struggling to understand your emotions, experiencing difficulties in your relationships that you want to resolve or finding life challenging?
I'm Joanna, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Cognitive Analytic Therapist with over 12 years experience in both the NHS and private sector. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the difficulties you're facing so that you can create lasting change in your life and experience improved emotional wellbeing.
I offer psychodynamic therapy, CBT, Gender Sexuality and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy, Intimate Partner Therapy (IPT) & Psychosexual Therapy or a combination of them tailored accordingly to the client’s needs or a combination of them tailored accordingly to the client’s needs.
Psychodynamic therapy explores how your early childhood experiences and early relationships can shape your present relationships and circumstances. Intimate Partner therapist (IPT) I will help you and your partner(s) to open up and highlight the strengths in your relationship alongside what might be causing you distress. I offer low cost supervision .
I offer psychodynamic therapy, CBT, Gender Sexuality and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy, Intimate Partner Therapy (IPT) & Psychosexual Therapy or a combination of them tailored accordingly to the client’s needs or a combination of them tailored accordingly to the client’s needs.
Psychodynamic therapy explores how your early childhood experiences and early relationships can shape your present relationships and circumstances. Intimate Partner therapist (IPT) I will help you and your partner(s) to open up and highlight the strengths in your relationship alongside what might be causing you distress. I offer low cost supervision .
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.
People often come to see me when something in their life feels off - thoughts that won’t quiet down, relationships that feel tense, or a sense that they’re out of sync with themselves.
I won’t sit back in silence, but I won’t dominate the space either. Expect a conversation that’s thoughtful, sometimes challenging, and grounded in what matters to you rather than what “should” matter.
If you’re after something more honest, reflective, and real, this might suit you.
People often come to see me when something in their life feels off - thoughts that won’t quiet down, relationships that feel tense, or a sense that they’re out of sync with themselves.
I won’t sit back in silence, but I won’t dominate the space either. Expect a conversation that’s thoughtful, sometimes challenging, and grounded in what matters to you rather than what “should” matter.
If you’re after something more honest, reflective, and real, this might suit you.
Have imposter syndrome, “what’s next” syndrome, inner loneliness, powerlessness, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, guilt, insecurity, relationship difficulties, or unresolved grief and loss become unbearable?
I am an integrative psychotherapist with sound personal and professional acumen. In our true encounter, you may explore your vision of the world, your attachment patterns, what underpins your decision making, or how you deal with losses and setbacks. You will be empowered to challenge your inner critic to limit its influences in all aspects of your life.
Have imposter syndrome, “what’s next” syndrome, inner loneliness, powerlessness, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, guilt, insecurity, relationship difficulties, or unresolved grief and loss become unbearable?
I am an integrative psychotherapist with sound personal and professional acumen. In our true encounter, you may explore your vision of the world, your attachment patterns, what underpins your decision making, or how you deal with losses and setbacks. You will be empowered to challenge your inner critic to limit its influences in all aspects of your life.
Taking the first steps toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but a trusting, compassionate, and non-judgmental relationship is at the heart of my approach.
As a clinical psychologist, I hold expertise in working with various challenges, including anxiety (social anxiety, health anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic and OCD) low mood, low self-esteem, and trauma. I work with individuals and couples facing relationship difficulties, life transitions, identity issues, and the effects of grief and loss.
Taking the first steps toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but a trusting, compassionate, and non-judgmental relationship is at the heart of my approach.
As a clinical psychologist, I hold expertise in working with various challenges, including anxiety (social anxiety, health anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic and OCD) low mood, low self-esteem, and trauma. I work with individuals and couples facing relationship difficulties, life transitions, identity issues, and the effects of grief and loss.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational and creative, drawing on Internal Family Systems alongside arts-based, attachment-focused and neurodivergent-affirming practices.
I specialise in childhood/ relational trauma and working with neurodivergent clients. I consider various theoretical and trauma-informed approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), that may benefit our work as you explore how your past shapes your present and heal the parts of yourself that may feel wounded, stuck, or caught in unhelpful patterns.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational and creative, drawing on Internal Family Systems alongside arts-based, attachment-focused and neurodivergent-affirming practices.
I specialise in childhood/ relational trauma and working with neurodivergent clients. I consider various theoretical and trauma-informed approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), that may benefit our work as you explore how your past shapes your present and heal the parts of yourself that may feel wounded, stuck, or caught in unhelpful patterns.
I offer a caring, relational approach to help you navigate life's challenges, understand yourself better, and improve mental well-being.
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, supporting adults from diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, I am a UKCP-registered MSc student in Humanistic Psychotherapy, using Gestalt, TA, and Person-Centred approaches, complemented by yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. I gained experience in private and charity clinics, including work with LGBTQiA.
I offer a caring, relational approach to help you navigate life's challenges, understand yourself better, and improve mental well-being.
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, supporting adults from diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, I am a UKCP-registered MSc student in Humanistic Psychotherapy, using Gestalt, TA, and Person-Centred approaches, complemented by yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. I gained experience in private and charity clinics, including work with LGBTQiA.
I have a wide variety of experience working with both individuals and couples in the private, charitable and NHS sectors.
Having successfully completed my original training in Integrative counselling at Roehampton University I went on to specialise as a psychosexual and relationship counsellor after completing a 2 year Diploma validated by Middlesex University. I work with both individuals and couples with a wide variety of sexual and relational difficulties.
I have a wide variety of experience working with both individuals and couples in the private, charitable and NHS sectors.
Having successfully completed my original training in Integrative counselling at Roehampton University I went on to specialise as a psychosexual and relationship counsellor after completing a 2 year Diploma validated by Middlesex University. I work with both individuals and couples with a wide variety of sexual and relational difficulties.
I am a qualified integrative, relational counsellor based in South East London.
Being integrative means I draw from a range of different approaches and traditions to assist with your unique needs as my client. It is my view that no single approach holds the ‘key’ to all problems. It helps to have multiple perspectives to address what might be bothering you. I am a diversity inclusive therapist and welcome all clients to my practice.
I am a qualified integrative, relational counsellor based in South East London.
Being integrative means I draw from a range of different approaches and traditions to assist with your unique needs as my client. It is my view that no single approach holds the ‘key’ to all problems. It helps to have multiple perspectives to address what might be bothering you. I am a diversity inclusive therapist and welcome all clients to my practice.
The therapeutic process helps identify and understand what is happening in your inner world, in your relationships, your behavioural patterns and the difficulties in you experience.
My work is grounded in relational, phenomenological and psychodynamic training, and is continuously informed by developments in research. This evidence-based theoretical framework allows me to carefully meet each client’s needs, including all dimensions of the process – mind, emotions, body and spirit.
The therapeutic process helps identify and understand what is happening in your inner world, in your relationships, your behavioural patterns and the difficulties in you experience.
My work is grounded in relational, phenomenological and psychodynamic training, and is continuously informed by developments in research. This evidence-based theoretical framework allows me to carefully meet each client’s needs, including all dimensions of the process – mind, emotions, body and spirit.
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Relationship Issues Counsellors
What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialise in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.
What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.
What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.
How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialise in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counselling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counselling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.