Couples Counselling in South West London, London
I have experience in working cross-culturally with individuals, couples and families, including working with interpreters.
As well as working with adults, I have experience in the full range of child and adolescent mental health issues and enjoy working with all age groups. I also have a great deal of experience of working with stress and employment related issues.
I have experience in working cross-culturally with individuals, couples and families, including working with interpreters.
As well as working with adults, I have experience in the full range of child and adolescent mental health issues and enjoy working with all age groups. I also have a great deal of experience of working with stress and employment related issues.
I offer individuals and couples a warm, supportive, confidential setting to talk about emotional difficulties which may be troubling them in their lives and relationships.
Relationships come in all shapes and sizes, and I encourage couples to value what they have achieved together while addressing current challenges. Some of the work involves looking at assumptions that have gone unexplored between partners. Loss and regret, if approached reflectively, can be the precursor to an enhanced enjoyment of life and relationships.
I offer individuals and couples a warm, supportive, confidential setting to talk about emotional difficulties which may be troubling them in their lives and relationships.
Relationships come in all shapes and sizes, and I encourage couples to value what they have achieved together while addressing current challenges. Some of the work involves looking at assumptions that have gone unexplored between partners. Loss and regret, if approached reflectively, can be the precursor to an enhanced enjoyment of life and relationships.
I am a Psychosexual (Sex) and Relationship Therapist with additional training in Sex Addiction Counselling for compulsive sexual behaviour.
Psychosexual therapy is a talking therapy aimed at helping you to talk openly about your life, sexuality and/or preferences, to resolve specific sexual or relationship difficulties. Please see: www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/anthony-frost for more information.
I am a Psychosexual (Sex) and Relationship Therapist with additional training in Sex Addiction Counselling for compulsive sexual behaviour.
Psychosexual therapy is a talking therapy aimed at helping you to talk openly about your life, sexuality and/or preferences, to resolve specific sexual or relationship difficulties. Please see: www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/anthony-frost for more information.
I am a qualified and highly experienced UKCP Accredited Counselling Psychotherapist working with adults, couples and groups.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety & stress, neurodiversity (ADHD, autism), low self-esteem, relationship and commitment issues, family dynamics, addictions, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, bereavement & loss, trauma & PTSD, women's health (PMDD, menopause). Combining CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR & more to tailor care to individual needs.
I am a qualified and highly experienced UKCP Accredited Counselling Psychotherapist working with adults, couples and groups.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety & stress, neurodiversity (ADHD, autism), low self-esteem, relationship and commitment issues, family dynamics, addictions, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, bereavement & loss, trauma & PTSD, women's health (PMDD, menopause). Combining CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR & more to tailor care to individual needs.
My ideal clients are couples or individuals who would like a warm and competent counsellor to help them renew their relationship or deal with current and or sexual issues or goals.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Sex and Relationship Therapy and Emotionally Focussed Therapy. We go on an organic journey as each person learns to deeply listen to the other and understand their world. I can also help individuals and couples develop a flourishing sensual and sexual life.
My ideal clients are couples or individuals who would like a warm and competent counsellor to help them renew their relationship or deal with current and or sexual issues or goals.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Sex and Relationship Therapy and Emotionally Focussed Therapy. We go on an organic journey as each person learns to deeply listen to the other and understand their world. I can also help individuals and couples develop a flourishing sensual and sexual life.
Federica De Angelis
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW19
I specialise in Chronic and life-threatening health conditions, Personality and Psychosomatic Presentations, Relationship and Psychosexual issues (intimacy, desire, compulsive sexual behaviours, arousal disorders), and provide psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples in English and Italian.
Experienced in working with a wide range of highly complex issues including trauma, addiction, chronic and life threatening health conditions, and sexual health, I have provided counselling and psychotherapy in a variety of social and mental health settings including the UCL Student Psychological Services, The South London and Maudsley and Kingston NHS Trust
I specialise in Chronic and life-threatening health conditions, Personality and Psychosomatic Presentations, Relationship and Psychosexual issues (intimacy, desire, compulsive sexual behaviours, arousal disorders), and provide psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples in English and Italian.
Experienced in working with a wide range of highly complex issues including trauma, addiction, chronic and life threatening health conditions, and sexual health, I have provided counselling and psychotherapy in a variety of social and mental health settings including the UCL Student Psychological Services, The South London and Maudsley and Kingston NHS Trust
Basia Avgoustidis Ma Ukcp Rcst
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW1W
If you are feeling alone, overwhelmed and experiencing difficulties in relationship or noticing the same unwanted behaviors repeating, we can bring a sense of health and forward movement to your life.
Whatever may arise is held in the present moment in an empathetic, being to being relationship. We can combine Mindfulness and EMDR therapy to bring a sense of grounding and move toward freedom from your past trauma.
If you are feeling alone, overwhelmed and experiencing difficulties in relationship or noticing the same unwanted behaviors repeating, we can bring a sense of health and forward movement to your life.
Whatever may arise is held in the present moment in an empathetic, being to being relationship. We can combine Mindfulness and EMDR therapy to bring a sense of grounding and move toward freedom from your past trauma.
The experienced therapists at Lumo Health are trained in a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic psychotherapy, couples therapy & family therapy.
I'm a chartered clinical psychologist & accredited EMDR consultant specialising in helping people move on from traumatic events. I'm also the co-founder of Lumo Health: we help you find the psychologist or psychotherapist who'll be the best fit for you & the issues you want to work on, whether that be enhancing performance & wellbeing, improving relationships or tackling mental health difficulties. The team are all specialists in a variety of different areas with years of experience in the NHS. We offer sessions online & in person in a variety of locations throughout the UK.
The experienced therapists at Lumo Health are trained in a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic psychotherapy, couples therapy & family therapy.
I'm a chartered clinical psychologist & accredited EMDR consultant specialising in helping people move on from traumatic events. I'm also the co-founder of Lumo Health: we help you find the psychologist or psychotherapist who'll be the best fit for you & the issues you want to work on, whether that be enhancing performance & wellbeing, improving relationships or tackling mental health difficulties. The team are all specialists in a variety of different areas with years of experience in the NHS. We offer sessions online & in person in a variety of locations throughout the UK.
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.
BACP Registered ID: 01031898
Long Term Relationships, Marriage, and Intimacy are my areas of passion. I have been in private practice for over 16 years. Those of us who are in relationships understand the complexities and hardships that come along with trying to maintain love, closeness and intimacy.
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.
BACP Registered ID: 01031898
Long Term Relationships, Marriage, and Intimacy are my areas of passion. I have been in private practice for over 16 years. Those of us who are in relationships understand the complexities and hardships that come along with trying to maintain love, closeness and intimacy.
With 7+ years of experience in the NHS, Rehabilitation Centres, and hospices, I support individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and more, offering both short-term and long term therapy.
Shame dies when stories are shared in safe spaces. Each of us has our own unique story, and over my 7 years, I’ve had the privilege of hearing stories from people of all ages and backgrounds. The heart of my therapy is creating that safe space for you to share your story. Together, we can explore how you've arrived at this point in your life and what may be holding you back from moving forward. If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or past trauma, or find it hard to maintain relationships or confidence, I offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment to help you navigate life’s challenges and find clarity.
With 7+ years of experience in the NHS, Rehabilitation Centres, and hospices, I support individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and more, offering both short-term and long term therapy.
Shame dies when stories are shared in safe spaces. Each of us has our own unique story, and over my 7 years, I’ve had the privilege of hearing stories from people of all ages and backgrounds. The heart of my therapy is creating that safe space for you to share your story. Together, we can explore how you've arrived at this point in your life and what may be holding you back from moving forward. If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or past trauma, or find it hard to maintain relationships or confidence, I offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment to help you navigate life’s challenges and find clarity.
I work with individual adults and couples seeking support with their relationships.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stuck? Maybe fed up with trying to work things out by yourself and finding that you are going round in circles? Are you noticing difficulties in your relationships that are impacting you? I invite you to contact me for a free 20 minute consultation, where you can share what is happening and we can see how we might be able to work together to bring about some change. I will provide you with a non-judgemental, safe and confidential space where you can share what feels difficult for you and the impact this may be having on your own sense of wellbeing or your relationships.
I work with individual adults and couples seeking support with their relationships.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stuck? Maybe fed up with trying to work things out by yourself and finding that you are going round in circles? Are you noticing difficulties in your relationships that are impacting you? I invite you to contact me for a free 20 minute consultation, where you can share what is happening and we can see how we might be able to work together to bring about some change. I will provide you with a non-judgemental, safe and confidential space where you can share what feels difficult for you and the impact this may be having on your own sense of wellbeing or your relationships.
Meet Our Couples Counselling
I have particular experience in bereavement, loss and relationship difficulties.
I have considerable experience as a therapist and work with people from a broad range of backgrounds on a wide variety of issues and difficulties. I provide regular long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy and counselling, and short-term therapy, including CBT, Schema and Mentalisation based therapy and Couples therapy.
I have particular experience in bereavement, loss and relationship difficulties.
I have considerable experience as a therapist and work with people from a broad range of backgrounds on a wide variety of issues and difficulties. I provide regular long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy and counselling, and short-term therapy, including CBT, Schema and Mentalisation based therapy and Couples therapy.
Dr Caroline Douglas-Pennant
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW3
My special interest is working with couples and families using systemic training as well as Terry Neal, Ester Perel and Dr Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I have worked in the NHS for 25 years, across a variety of settings and am currently undertaking an MA in Family Therapy. Neuro-biology and Somatic psychology are also areas that inform my practice. This includes helping individuals to understand choices around mental health medication, how the body and mind are 'one' and are both informed by the 'fight or flight' response, attachment styles and survival strategies. I use NVR (Non-Violent Resolution) to support families and young people with challenging behaviours.
My special interest is working with couples and families using systemic training as well as Terry Neal, Ester Perel and Dr Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I have worked in the NHS for 25 years, across a variety of settings and am currently undertaking an MA in Family Therapy. Neuro-biology and Somatic psychology are also areas that inform my practice. This includes helping individuals to understand choices around mental health medication, how the body and mind are 'one' and are both informed by the 'fight or flight' response, attachment styles and survival strategies. I use NVR (Non-Violent Resolution) to support families and young people with challenging behaviours.
I work with individuals, couples and groups in W1, W6, and 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.
I work with individuals, couples and groups in W1, W6, and 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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or out of control with food or your relationship? Many of my clients come to me searching for a way to understand and heal from intense experiences.
Using a blend of relational therapy and evidence-based techniques, we’ll work together to uncover the roots of your struggles, explore healthier patterns, and rebuild trust, either with yourself or within your relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or out of control with food or your relationship? Many of my clients come to me searching for a way to understand and heal from intense experiences.
Using a blend of relational therapy and evidence-based techniques, we’ll work together to uncover the roots of your struggles, explore healthier patterns, and rebuild trust, either with yourself or within your relationships.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy.
I support people with a wide range of dilemmas, including: relationship difficulties, neurodivergence, including ADHD and/or autism (diagnosed or not), late diagnosis and work dilemmas. By focusing on what helps us to connect with others and to hold in mind intersectionality and how our similarities/ differences influences our relationships.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy.
I support people with a wide range of dilemmas, including: relationship difficulties, neurodivergence, including ADHD and/or autism (diagnosed or not), late diagnosis and work dilemmas. By focusing on what helps us to connect with others and to hold in mind intersectionality and how our similarities/ differences influences our relationships.
I believe all couples and individuals will face challenges in their relationships and seeking help from a professional can be transformational. I have over 20 years experience of being a psychotherapist, and therefore working with me you have the chance of gaining insight into patterns of communication that are not working and poisoning your relationship. Move from resentment to understanding; Identify and articulate your needs and wants; find out how to bring back intimacy and loving feelings; A consultation with me with help you think more clearly about the issues you are struggling with and whether you want to work with me.
I believe all couples and individuals will face challenges in their relationships and seeking help from a professional can be transformational. I have over 20 years experience of being a psychotherapist, and therefore working with me you have the chance of gaining insight into patterns of communication that are not working and poisoning your relationship. Move from resentment to understanding; Identify and articulate your needs and wants; find out how to bring back intimacy and loving feelings; A consultation with me with help you think more clearly about the issues you are struggling with and whether you want to work with me.
I support people with issues such as relationship difficulties, communication skills, anxiety, sexual orientation, anger management and women's health such as menopause, sexual issues, ADHD, loss and trauma.
I specialize in loss and trauma in all forms. Illness, relationships, immigration. I co-facilitated grief groups at The Maudsley and worked in oncology for a long period. I also have a special interest in existential concerns relating to how we derive meaning and purpose in our lives from difficult events and the importance of connection with others.
I support people with issues such as relationship difficulties, communication skills, anxiety, sexual orientation, anger management and women's health such as menopause, sexual issues, ADHD, loss and trauma.
I specialize in loss and trauma in all forms. Illness, relationships, immigration. I co-facilitated grief groups at The Maudsley and worked in oncology for a long period. I also have a special interest in existential concerns relating to how we derive meaning and purpose in our lives from difficult events and the importance of connection with others.
I work extensively with men, and women struggling with sexual issues such as low sexual desire, performance anxiety, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and sex/porn addiction as well as couples looking to fix relationship problems which include communication difficulties, mismatched libido, conflict and betrayal.
To help you make impactful changes in your sex and relationship life, I use a holistic and practical approach to therapy. As a sexologist, I combine tools such as coaching, NLP, hypnotherapy and mind-body connection to help you work through blockages. I have an engaging approach - it's not just showing up to sessions. Change only happens by doing the work.
I work extensively with men, and women struggling with sexual issues such as low sexual desire, performance anxiety, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and sex/porn addiction as well as couples looking to fix relationship problems which include communication difficulties, mismatched libido, conflict and betrayal.
To help you make impactful changes in your sex and relationship life, I use a holistic and practical approach to therapy. As a sexologist, I combine tools such as coaching, NLP, hypnotherapy and mind-body connection to help you work through blockages. I have an engaging approach - it's not just showing up to sessions. Change only happens by doing the work.
I work closely with people on their unique goals, including: building self esteem, working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career transitions and limiting behaviours.
Beyond the basics of talk-therapy, sessions may include: mindfulness, inner child work, or exploring your mind-body connection. I also like to work with our various 'parts' and how they function (IFS). My role is to help illuminate what limiting beliefs might be holding you back. I can offer you a supportive, confidential and encouraging ear.
I work closely with people on their unique goals, including: building self esteem, working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career transitions and limiting behaviours.
Beyond the basics of talk-therapy, sessions may include: mindfulness, inner child work, or exploring your mind-body connection. I also like to work with our various 'parts' and how they function (IFS). My role is to help illuminate what limiting beliefs might be holding you back. I can offer you a supportive, confidential and encouraging ear.
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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.