Weight Loss Counselling in South London

Dr Lauren Rockliffe
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Health Psych.
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You might be looking to make changes in your life to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Perhaps you've been struggling with your weight, sleep, exercise, or smoking - or maybe stress, low mood, or anxiety are making everyday life feel harder than it should. You may simply have a sense that life doesn’t quite feel how you want it to feel. Whatever has brought you here, my aim is to support you to better understand yourself - exploring the emotional, behavioural, and psychological factors that are keeping you stuck - and to help you make meaningful changes that improve your wellbeing and quality of life.
You might be looking to make changes in your life to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Perhaps you've been struggling with your weight, sleep, exercise, or smoking - or maybe stress, low mood, or anxiety are making everyday life feel harder than it should. You may simply have a sense that life doesn’t quite feel how you want it to feel. Whatever has brought you here, my aim is to support you to better understand yourself - exploring the emotional, behavioural, and psychological factors that are keeping you stuck - and to help you make meaningful changes that improve your wellbeing and quality of life.
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Dunja Mladenovic
Psychotherapist, MA
Online Only
Hello and welcome. I am a Transactional Analysis (TA) psychotherapist and clinical psychologist, integrating TA with body psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I work both individually and in groups, specializing in eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder). Many people come to therapy after trying numerous behavioral approaches—diet plans, discipline, exercise—with little lasting change. This makes sense, as eating disorders are not issues of willpower but of emotional regulation; the behaviors are symptoms, not the root.
Hello and welcome. I am a Transactional Analysis (TA) psychotherapist and clinical psychologist, integrating TA with body psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I work both individually and in groups, specializing in eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder). Many people come to therapy after trying numerous behavioral approaches—diet plans, discipline, exercise—with little lasting change. This makes sense, as eating disorders are not issues of willpower but of emotional regulation; the behaviors are symptoms, not the root.
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Justine Wiercimok, IFS Therapy, MA, JD(LLM), MBACP
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
You’ve built a life, achieved things and learned how to cope. Yet there may be one part of your life that simply isn’t working. Perhaps you keep repeating the same relationship patterns, have lost confidence in yourself, or find yourself at a crossroads wondering, “Is this really the life I want?” You may understand your patterns intellectually and still be unable to change them. I work particularly well with thoughtful, capable people who want more than simply managing symptoms. They want to understand what is happening underneath—and create meaningful change.
You’ve built a life, achieved things and learned how to cope. Yet there may be one part of your life that simply isn’t working. Perhaps you keep repeating the same relationship patterns, have lost confidence in yourself, or find yourself at a crossroads wondering, “Is this really the life I want?” You may understand your patterns intellectually and still be unable to change them. I work particularly well with thoughtful, capable people who want more than simply managing symptoms. They want to understand what is happening underneath—and create meaningful change.
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Ashlee Mulimba
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
South London, London SW9
I’m a Psychologist working with adults experiencing emotional distress, stress, and the psychological impact of health concerns. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful coping patterns, or struggling to manage daily life and poor health on their own. I support clients with anxiety, low mood, chronic stress, emotional eating, addiction-related difficulties, and long-term health conditions including chronic pain and fatigue. I also support people navigating perimenopause and hormonal changes affecting mood, confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
I’m a Psychologist working with adults experiencing emotional distress, stress, and the psychological impact of health concerns. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful coping patterns, or struggling to manage daily life and poor health on their own. I support clients with anxiety, low mood, chronic stress, emotional eating, addiction-related difficulties, and long-term health conditions including chronic pain and fatigue. I also support people navigating perimenopause and hormonal changes affecting mood, confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
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Maggie Bell Accredited EMDR Therapist
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
South London, London SE12
Highly qualified experienced Accredited EMDR 8-phase model for PTSD plus. Integrating Parts Therapy aka Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hypnotherapy, Hypno-analysis, Neurolinguistic Linguistic Programming (NLP), Psychotherapy based. Accredited BACP Therapist. General Hypnotherapy Registered. A Sophisticated multi-modalities approach to meet all your therapeutic needs.
Highly qualified experienced Accredited EMDR 8-phase model for PTSD plus. Integrating Parts Therapy aka Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hypnotherapy, Hypno-analysis, Neurolinguistic Linguistic Programming (NLP), Psychotherapy based. Accredited BACP Therapist. General Hypnotherapy Registered. A Sophisticated multi-modalities approach to meet all your therapeutic needs.
020 4634 6895 View 020 4634 6895
Uxshely Carcamo
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, registered nutritionist and ex-lawyer that helps individuals to re-build their relationship with food and their body. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder like binge eating disorder or ARFID or just want to get healthy, I can help you to get to the root cause of your issues around food and help you to make lasting changes. I understand how challenging it can be to struggle with your relationship with food. Nobody should have to spend their life worrying about food or their weight, obsessing over food choices, feeling guilty for eating or feeling out of control around food.
I am a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, registered nutritionist and ex-lawyer that helps individuals to re-build their relationship with food and their body. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder like binge eating disorder or ARFID or just want to get healthy, I can help you to get to the root cause of your issues around food and help you to make lasting changes. I understand how challenging it can be to struggle with your relationship with food. Nobody should have to spend their life worrying about food or their weight, obsessing over food choices, feeling guilty for eating or feeling out of control around food.
020 4572 0856 View 020 4572 0856
Maresa Louise Segura
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Many of my clients come to me because they face: Relationship, sex and family issues, anxieties and breakdown - Work and professional stress, anxiety and crisis - Alcoholism, drug dependency, sexual, relational and other addiction problems - Weight loss, smoking cessation and other life-goal issues - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other food dependency issues - LGBT, minority and other discrimination issues - Self-confidence, self-esteem and anxiety-related issues.
I serve all communities and all people in a non-judgemental way. I use an integrative approach putting the client, not the theory or philosophy, first. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing and Coaching for life-goal issues, as well as Integrative Psychotherapy (person-centred, existential, analysis, etc) for a host of mental wellbeing and health issues.
Many of my clients come to me because they face: Relationship, sex and family issues, anxieties and breakdown - Work and professional stress, anxiety and crisis - Alcoholism, drug dependency, sexual, relational and other addiction problems - Weight loss, smoking cessation and other life-goal issues - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other food dependency issues - LGBT, minority and other discrimination issues - Self-confidence, self-esteem and anxiety-related issues.
I serve all communities and all people in a non-judgemental way. I use an integrative approach putting the client, not the theory or philosophy, first. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing and Coaching for life-goal issues, as well as Integrative Psychotherapy (person-centred, existential, analysis, etc) for a host of mental wellbeing and health issues.
020 8103 0361 View 020 8103 0361
Sorin Floti
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
South London, London SW11
My ideal client is someone who looks capable on the outside but feels overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected inside – often juggling high-pressure work, big expectations, or a major life transition. They may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, self-criticism, relationship strain, or questions of meaning and direction. They want a confidential, non-judgmental space to be understood, alongside clear, coaching-informed steps to help them set boundaries, reconnect with values, and feel calmer, more resilient and more themselves. They’re ready to slow down, spot patterns, and choose a healthier, more fulfilling way forward.
My ideal client is someone who looks capable on the outside but feels overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected inside – often juggling high-pressure work, big expectations, or a major life transition. They may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, self-criticism, relationship strain, or questions of meaning and direction. They want a confidential, non-judgmental space to be understood, alongside clear, coaching-informed steps to help them set boundaries, reconnect with values, and feel calmer, more resilient and more themselves. They’re ready to slow down, spot patterns, and choose a healthier, more fulfilling way forward.
020 4538 2398 View 020 4538 2398
South Kensington Claudine van de Vyver
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
South 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.
020 3960 5321 View 020 3960 5321
Ruth Lewis Clarke
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
South London, London SW19
Hello! I am a qualified and accredited psychotherapist, working from a lovely studio in Wimbledon Village. I work with clients facing a range of difficult issues in their lives. This can be long or short-term work. I accompany my clients along their the journey of deeper self-knowledge, understanding how adverse childhood circumstances left their mark. I help people to discover lost parts of themselves, so they can show up more fully in the world. This involves finding new qualities, taking back projections, reconciling opposites in the psyche and finding balance.
Hello! I am a qualified and accredited psychotherapist, working from a lovely studio in Wimbledon Village. I work with clients facing a range of difficult issues in their lives. This can be long or short-term work. I accompany my clients along their the journey of deeper self-knowledge, understanding how adverse childhood circumstances left their mark. I help people to discover lost parts of themselves, so they can show up more fully in the world. This involves finding new qualities, taking back projections, reconciling opposites in the psyche and finding balance.
020 8059 4336 View 020 8059 4336
Dr Sanjivan Parhar
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
South London, London SW15
As a Counselling Psychologist, my training has allowed me to develop an integrative approach in my practice. I value the uniqueness of each individual and I have a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship. I believe in helping clients to access and process their difficult emotions. Together we will work towards meeting your emotional needs and resolving inter-relationtional dynamics. Through this, change is possible and resilience in mental health will be achieved.
As a Counselling Psychologist, my training has allowed me to develop an integrative approach in my practice. I value the uniqueness of each individual and I have a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship. I believe in helping clients to access and process their difficult emotions. Together we will work towards meeting your emotional needs and resolving inter-relationtional dynamics. Through this, change is possible and resilience in mental health will be achieved.
020 3835 3759 View 020 3835 3759
Tony Patterson
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
South London, London SE8
I have experience working with clients in areas such as stress, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues (self or others), sexual identity, sexuality, masculine embodiment, depression. I feel coming to therapy can be daunting as clients often do not know what to expect. I like to talk this through with clients and make sure that they feel safe and secure, and we can build a therapeutic relationship together. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which the you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others at your own pace.
I have experience working with clients in areas such as stress, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues (self or others), sexual identity, sexuality, masculine embodiment, depression. I feel coming to therapy can be daunting as clients often do not know what to expect. I like to talk this through with clients and make sure that they feel safe and secure, and we can build a therapeutic relationship together. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which the you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others at your own pace.
020 4538 4310 View 020 4538 4310
Munise Sabri
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
South London, London SE9
“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".
020 8103 8596 View 020 8103 8596
Sophie French
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
South London, London SE1
You might be needing a space to talk openly, where you can express thoughts and feelings that feel difficult to share elsewhere. Perhaps you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed by the challenges of today’s world and need support to make sense of it all. You may be navigating grief or facing other complex issues that require time and patience to explore. I am an integrative counsellor with a background of working in the creative industries for 25 years. I offer a warm, thoughtful and confidential space for you to explore life and navigate its challenges and share freely what has bought you to therapy.
You might be needing a space to talk openly, where you can express thoughts and feelings that feel difficult to share elsewhere. Perhaps you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed by the challenges of today’s world and need support to make sense of it all. You may be navigating grief or facing other complex issues that require time and patience to explore. I am an integrative counsellor with a background of working in the creative industries for 25 years. I offer a warm, thoughtful and confidential space for you to explore life and navigate its challenges and share freely what has bought you to therapy.
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Letishea McLean Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
South London, London SE15
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.
07481 345720 View 07481 345720
Sue Sichel Integrative Psychotherapist MA, MBACP,
Psychotherapist, MBACP
South London, London SE13
I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist and supervisor. My approach is to offer empathetic understanding and non-judgemental listening in a safe space. Everyone is unique and therefore I draw on many different methods to suit each person's needs. My aim is to connect my client with their own inner resources through authenticity and self-empowerment. I offer an integrative arts approach, based on the needs of the client, drawing upon psychodynamic, attachment and trauma therapy to enhance the therapeutic process.
I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist and supervisor. My approach is to offer empathetic understanding and non-judgemental listening in a safe space. Everyone is unique and therefore I draw on many different methods to suit each person's needs. My aim is to connect my client with their own inner resources through authenticity and self-empowerment. I offer an integrative arts approach, based on the needs of the client, drawing upon psychodynamic, attachment and trauma therapy to enhance the therapeutic process.
020 3828 7159 View 020 3828 7159
Deborah Colman
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
South London, London SE1
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm an experienced, qualified integrative therapeutic counsellor. Effective counselling can be life-changing and I offer warmth, care, sensitivity and support for adults of any age and background in person in SE1 and via Zoom. Our sessions will involve us working together to explore your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, experiences and meanings. Whether you are struggling with big life issues from the past (eg childhood, family), present (eg relationships, loss), long-term difficulties (eg anxiety, depression, self-esteem) or feel lost, low or unsure of how you feel, counselling with me can help.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm an experienced, qualified integrative therapeutic counsellor. Effective counselling can be life-changing and I offer warmth, care, sensitivity and support for adults of any age and background in person in SE1 and via Zoom. Our sessions will involve us working together to explore your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, experiences and meanings. Whether you are struggling with big life issues from the past (eg childhood, family), present (eg relationships, loss), long-term difficulties (eg anxiety, depression, self-esteem) or feel lost, low or unsure of how you feel, counselling with me can help.
020 3835 2629 View 020 3835 2629
Sophie Jamieson Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
South London, London SE15
Sometimes there isn’t one big reason for coming to therapy. You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in confidence, stuck in the same patterns, or finding that you spend so much time thinking about other people that you’ve lost sight of what you need. I work with adults who want a space to understand themselves better, make sense of past experiences and relationships, and feel more able to move forward. Together, we can explore what’s going on underneath things at a pace that feels manageable, without judgement or pressure to have all the answers.
Sometimes there isn’t one big reason for coming to therapy. You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in confidence, stuck in the same patterns, or finding that you spend so much time thinking about other people that you’ve lost sight of what you need. I work with adults who want a space to understand themselves better, make sense of past experiences and relationships, and feel more able to move forward. Together, we can explore what’s going on underneath things at a pace that feels manageable, without judgement or pressure to have all the answers.
020 4652 7995 View 020 4652 7995
Gaia Gambacciani
Counsellor, MSc, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
South London, London SW15
You must deal with a lot of difficult people, some people say to me. I don't. I work with people carrying difficult things, and doing it with more courage than they usually give themselves credit for. City professionals who look fine and feel anything but. People who've moved countries and are still figuring out where home is. People in the middle of a change they didn't choose, or one they did, trying to work out who they are on the other side of it. None of them are broken. They're doing something hard, mostly alone. My job is to sit with them while they find their own way through, at their own pace.
You must deal with a lot of difficult people, some people say to me. I don't. I work with people carrying difficult things, and doing it with more courage than they usually give themselves credit for. City professionals who look fine and feel anything but. People who've moved countries and are still figuring out where home is. People in the middle of a change they didn't choose, or one they did, trying to work out who they are on the other side of it. None of them are broken. They're doing something hard, mostly alone. My job is to sit with them while they find their own way through, at their own pace.
01748 906966 View 01748 906966
Robin Robinson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
South London, London SW7
Sometimes life can be challenging. The cost of living crisis has triggered uncertainty, anxiety, and stress in many. Perhaps you’ve suffered from workplace issues or a redundancy? You may have experienced traumatic loss or a bereavement and want to make sense of this? Do you feel anxious or under pressure about deadlines or exams? Maybe you are in the midst of a career change? If you don’t feel like yourself & need unbiased, confidential support, whatever the challenge, I will empower you to transform. I work in W1 in Central London, in SW7, Kensington, and Hammersmith, W6. Contact me for an initial free consultation.
Sometimes life can be challenging. The cost of living crisis has triggered uncertainty, anxiety, and stress in many. Perhaps you’ve suffered from workplace issues or a redundancy? You may have experienced traumatic loss or a bereavement and want to make sense of this? Do you feel anxious or under pressure about deadlines or exams? Maybe you are in the midst of a career change? If you don’t feel like yourself & need unbiased, confidential support, whatever the challenge, I will empower you to transform. I work in W1 in Central London, in SW7, Kensington, and Hammersmith, W6. Contact me for an initial free consultation.
020 3962 2369 View 020 3962 2369

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Weight Loss Counsellors
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.

What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counselling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilise behavioural coaching or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.

What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counselling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journalling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counsellors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilise the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.

Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counsellor. Prior to surgery, counsellors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counsellors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.