Relationship Issues Counselling in South West London

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Elizabeth Akindutire
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW9
You may notice familiar patterns showing up in relationships, in how you speak to yourself, or in moments where you feel stuck or disconnected.
My work is relational and psychodynamic. Which mean I pay attention to how past experiences continue to shape present relationships, including the one we build together. I offer a safe and confidential space that allows you to speak freely, to notice emotional patterns, and to explore what’s happening beneath the surface without shame or judgement.
You may notice familiar patterns showing up in relationships, in how you speak to yourself, or in moments where you feel stuck or disconnected.
My work is relational and psychodynamic. Which mean I pay attention to how past experiences continue to shape present relationships, including the one we build together. I offer a safe and confidential space that allows you to speak freely, to notice emotional patterns, and to explore what’s happening beneath the surface without shame or judgement.
020 4634 2244 View 020 4634 2244
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Darragh Kirk
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
South West London, London SW9
Relationships can provide us with support and also lead to stress, conflict and misunderstandings.
I have over 18 years’ experience working in the public sector. I am currently employed in specialist mental health services in the NHS as a senior systemic psychotherapist, where I undertake therapy, consultation, teaching and supervision. I have additional training in a variety of approaches to parenting, conflict resolution and managing difficult emotions.
Relationships can provide us with support and also lead to stress, conflict and misunderstandings.
I have over 18 years’ experience working in the public sector. I am currently employed in specialist mental health services in the NHS as a senior systemic psychotherapist, where I undertake therapy, consultation, teaching and supervision. I have additional training in a variety of approaches to parenting, conflict resolution and managing difficult emotions.
020 4572 6308 View 020 4572 6308
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Liam Watson
Counsellor, MBACP
South West London, London SW17
I work with clients on a wide variety of issues, such as relationships, sexuality and gender, anxiety, depression, understanding major life events, childhood abuse, intergenerational trauma, family history and self-esteem.
We can look at discrete issues, such as grief at a recent or not-so-recent bereavement, long-term problems with relationships, or coming to terms with family history. However, at this point it may be that you’re not exactly sure what needs to be addressed, rather that you are experiencing a more general sense of things not being right.
I work with clients on a wide variety of issues, such as relationships, sexuality and gender, anxiety, depression, understanding major life events, childhood abuse, intergenerational trauma, family history and self-esteem.
We can look at discrete issues, such as grief at a recent or not-so-recent bereavement, long-term problems with relationships, or coming to terms with family history. However, at this point it may be that you’re not exactly sure what needs to be addressed, rather that you are experiencing a more general sense of things not being right.
020 4572 1489 View 020 4572 1489
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Máire Stedman
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
South West London, London SW1W
I am a qualified and experienced Individual, Couple, Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience of working in the NHS; not for profit sector and the social care sectors, as well as working in private practice.
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 am a qualified and experienced Individual, Couple, Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience of working in the NHS; not for profit sector and the social care sectors, as well as working in private practice.
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.
020 3871 8422 View 020 3871 8422
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Dominic Palmer-Brown
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
South West London, London SW1Y
I have experience with clients who are undergoing significant changes and difficulties in personal relationships, employment or life in general.
I pay careful attention to the way patterns of your experience shed light on your concerns, how they relate to past events, to present circumstances, and to the uncertainties of the future. This is existentialist therapy that builds an understanding of your way of being and relating. We explore meaningful change and how you can be 'at home' in the world.
I have experience with clients who are undergoing significant changes and difficulties in personal relationships, employment or life in general.
I pay careful attention to the way patterns of your experience shed light on your concerns, how they relate to past events, to present circumstances, and to the uncertainties of the future. This is existentialist therapy that builds an understanding of your way of being and relating. We explore meaningful change and how you can be 'at home' in the world.
020 3984 9340 View 020 3984 9340
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Margitta Detjen
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
South West London, London SW1W
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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Family Constellation London
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
South West London, London SW6
Family Constellation is a therapeutic process conducted in a single session to deal with difficulties you experience with your partner, family or work relationships.
Family Constellation addresses the unconscious motivation that can lead to some important decision in your life like choosing the career or a particular type of a partner or relationships or attitudes towards money, sex parenthood, All these hidden loyalties are limiting the freedom of choice and options for living a fulfilled life
Family Constellation is a therapeutic process conducted in a single session to deal with difficulties you experience with your partner, family or work relationships.
Family Constellation addresses the unconscious motivation that can lead to some important decision in your life like choosing the career or a particular type of a partner or relationships or attitudes towards money, sex parenthood, All these hidden loyalties are limiting the freedom of choice and options for living a fulfilled life
020 3962 2032 View 020 3962 2032
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James Costigan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
I am a genuine, caring, and insightful professional who creates a safe therapeutic space in which to foster self-awareness, mindfulness, personal growth, and transformation. The decision to seek therapy is often not a simple one. Yet once made, it marks a meaningful commitment to care for yourself — a commitment that we can nurture together in our work. Over time, this process can help you meet your challenges with greater understanding, compassion, and ease. I am now based in Phuket and currently work exclusively with UK-based clients online. This allows you to access consistent, high-quality support from the comfort and privacy
I am a genuine, caring, and insightful professional who creates a safe therapeutic space in which to foster self-awareness, mindfulness, personal growth, and transformation. The decision to seek therapy is often not a simple one. Yet once made, it marks a meaningful commitment to care for yourself — a commitment that we can nurture together in our work. Over time, this process can help you meet your challenges with greater understanding, compassion, and ease. I am now based in Phuket and currently work exclusively with UK-based clients online. This allows you to access consistent, high-quality support from the comfort and privacy
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Tranquil Minds Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW1W
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship difficulties?
My areas of expertise include: Attachment related issues, Boundaries, Loss or Grief, Postpartum Care (depression and or/anxiety), Emotional, Sexual or Physical Abuse. I am also experienced in supporting individuals struggling with enforcing healthy boundaries, relationship difficulties, burn out, issues arising from childhood and cultural identity issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship difficulties?
My areas of expertise include: Attachment related issues, Boundaries, Loss or Grief, Postpartum Care (depression and or/anxiety), Emotional, Sexual or Physical Abuse. I am also experienced in supporting individuals struggling with enforcing healthy boundaries, relationship difficulties, burn out, issues arising from childhood and cultural identity issues.
020 3962 1812 View 020 3962 1812
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John Taggart
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW11
When we meet I will discuss what sort of therapy will be best for you . I am a therapist who listens with intelligence and compassion, but I am not one who just sits in silence. I am sensitive to how difficult it can be to share personal issues. Sometimes the work will be challenging, but the experience of being heard and understood can be very powerful.
When we meet I will discuss what sort of therapy will be best for you . I am a therapist who listens with intelligence and compassion, but I am not one who just sits in silence. I am sensitive to how difficult it can be to share personal issues. Sometimes the work will be challenging, but the experience of being heard and understood can be very powerful.
07858 423738 View 07858 423738
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Zaira Guerra
Counsellor, MBACP
South West London, London SW11
Experiencing problems in important relationships in your life, or struggling to connect with people, can make you feel isolated.
I truly believe that you have the potential to start your self-healing journey when you are supported and listened to in a non-judgmental way and when encouraged to be yourself. I am an integrative humanistic therapist, which means that I integrate elements of different approaches. My work is flexible and adaptable to what you need.
Experiencing problems in important relationships in your life, or struggling to connect with people, can make you feel isolated.
I truly believe that you have the potential to start your self-healing journey when you are supported and listened to in a non-judgmental way and when encouraged to be yourself. I am an integrative humanistic therapist, which means that I integrate elements of different approaches. My work is flexible and adaptable to what you need.
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Joanna Scott
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
You may be navigating grief, family tensions, a relationship breakdown, anxiety, money worries, or the pressures of parenting — often it’s a combination of these challenges that leads to overwhelm or burnout.
As a psychotherapist, I take a tailored, compassionate approach, recognising that our emotional, interpersonal and financial worlds are deeply connected. Whether you're feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, under strain at work or at home, or simply in need of space to reflect, therapy can offer clarity, relief, and a way forward
You may be navigating grief, family tensions, a relationship breakdown, anxiety, money worries, or the pressures of parenting — often it’s a combination of these challenges that leads to overwhelm or burnout.
As a psychotherapist, I take a tailored, compassionate approach, recognising that our emotional, interpersonal and financial worlds are deeply connected. Whether you're feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, under strain at work or at home, or simply in need of space to reflect, therapy can offer clarity, relief, and a way forward
020 4538 7111 View 020 4538 7111
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Andrew Morrison
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
South West London, London SW19
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are affecting your work, relationships, or day-to-day life.
I’m Andrew, an integrative psychotherapist working in South West London (Wimbledon, Clapham) and online. I support adults experiencing anxiety, workplace stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, and low mood or depression. My integrative approach means I draw on different therapeutic perspectives depending on each person’s needs.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are affecting your work, relationships, or day-to-day life.
I’m Andrew, an integrative psychotherapist working in South West London (Wimbledon, Clapham) and online. I support adults experiencing anxiety, workplace stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, and low mood or depression. My integrative approach means I draw on different therapeutic perspectives depending on each person’s needs.
020 4634 9404 View 020 4634 9404
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Lori White
Counsellor, MBACP
South West London, London SW19
Maybe it's anxiety, depression, a relationship problem, a loss or a bereavement.
I am a qualified 'intergrative' counsellor which means I have a range of counselling skills to tailor-make an approach for you. I have been an Approved Counsellor for the charity, Anxiety UK. Together we will work out how you want your future to look and we'll find ways to make it a reality.
Maybe it's anxiety, depression, a relationship problem, a loss or a bereavement.
I am a qualified 'intergrative' counsellor which means I have a range of counselling skills to tailor-make an approach for you. I have been an Approved Counsellor for the charity, Anxiety UK. Together we will work out how you want your future to look and we'll find ways to make it a reality.
01798 305065 View 01798 305065
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Negin Raghemi
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW19
We focus on the parts of your life that feel difficult, relationship tensions, low confidence, anxiety, or life changes.
I’m Negin, an integrative psychotherapist offering a calm and reflective space for exploration and growth. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to make sense of their inner experience. You might be carrying a heaviness, anxiety, numbness, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself or others. Perhaps you’ve learned to hold everything together while something inside longs for understanding and relief. Therapy can provide a space to explore these feelings, understand recurring patterns, and get a better sense of what you’re feeling and what you might need.
We focus on the parts of your life that feel difficult, relationship tensions, low confidence, anxiety, or life changes.
I’m Negin, an integrative psychotherapist offering a calm and reflective space for exploration and growth. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to make sense of their inner experience. You might be carrying a heaviness, anxiety, numbness, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself or others. Perhaps you’ve learned to hold everything together while something inside longs for understanding and relief. Therapy can provide a space to explore these feelings, understand recurring patterns, and get a better sense of what you’re feeling and what you might need.
020 4634 4423 View 020 4634 4423
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Katrine Turner
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW11
I have helped clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, loss, trauma and also helped clients who have wanted someone to hear what they are currently living through – for example, relationship difficulties or not feeling like themselves any more.
I pay particular attention to the relationship between you and me during therapy sessions as this echoes relationships that you have outside the room. I believe that our relationship can be the catalyst for change for you. I have a special interest in the effects that a boarding school education has on relationships. I am an Anxiety UK approved counsellor
I have helped clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, loss, trauma and also helped clients who have wanted someone to hear what they are currently living through – for example, relationship difficulties or not feeling like themselves any more.
I pay particular attention to the relationship between you and me during therapy sessions as this echoes relationships that you have outside the room. I believe that our relationship can be the catalyst for change for you. I have a special interest in the effects that a boarding school education has on relationships. I am an Anxiety UK approved counsellor
020 4572 3364 View 020 4572 3364
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Paul Carslake
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
South West London, London SW11
This can be true of any of our relationships, within friendship groups, family, and in the workplace.
Hi there. I provide face-to-face and online counselling (from £55) with the first session free of charge. Together, we can work on helping you cope with what's going on in your life right now, and take time to explore how you might feel better about yourself. My approach is broadly 'psychodynamic', which means we pay close attention to the feelings and beliefs that we hold about ourselves and others, and which have typically taken shape at some earlier time in our lives. We can quickly become stuck in set ways of 'being me', without realising that all of us have a capacity to change in all kinds of unexpected ways.
This can be true of any of our relationships, within friendship groups, family, and in the workplace.
Hi there. I provide face-to-face and online counselling (from £55) with the first session free of charge. Together, we can work on helping you cope with what's going on in your life right now, and take time to explore how you might feel better about yourself. My approach is broadly 'psychodynamic', which means we pay close attention to the feelings and beliefs that we hold about ourselves and others, and which have typically taken shape at some earlier time in our lives. We can quickly become stuck in set ways of 'being me', without realising that all of us have a capacity to change in all kinds of unexpected ways.
020 8103 5638 View 020 8103 5638
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Patrick Ralph
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
South West London, London SW6
Problems often center around relationships.
I offer a warm and supportive space to people who feel stuck in their relationships, or worn down by work. We work with anger, betrayal, breakdowns, depression, anxiety, relationships. Anything that drives stress and conflict. We focus on understanding what’s really happening beneath the surface. Breathing and mindfulness exercises may be introduced.
Problems often center around relationships.
I offer a warm and supportive space to people who feel stuck in their relationships, or worn down by work. We work with anger, betrayal, breakdowns, depression, anxiety, relationships. Anything that drives stress and conflict. We focus on understanding what’s really happening beneath the surface. Breathing and mindfulness exercises may be introduced.
01748 906982 View 01748 906982
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Jane Klauber
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
South West London, London SW11
My clients typically experience depression, anxiety and problems with relationships.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space in which we can explore your anxieties and concerns. I will encourage you to be curious about yourself and together we will think about how you have got to where you are and we will try to identify unhelpful patterns of behaviour that may hold you back . I am a trained psychodynamic psychotherapist.
My clients typically experience depression, anxiety and problems with relationships.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space in which we can explore your anxieties and concerns. I will encourage you to be curious about yourself and together we will think about how you have got to where you are and we will try to identify unhelpful patterns of behaviour that may hold you back . I am a trained psychodynamic psychotherapist.
020 3675 0531 View 020 3675 0531
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Claire (Montefiore) Mankowitz
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW6
People may come for therapy because of specific issues such as recent or past trauma, loss, relationship difficulties or for support with making life changes.
With extensive trainings in Integrative Psychotherapy, Somatic Trauma Therapy and IFS, my focus is on building a relationship in which we can work together - I have experience in working with clients from all sorts of different backgrounds, with a whole range of different issues - especially trauma of any sort. Diversity warmly welcomed.
People may come for therapy because of specific issues such as recent or past trauma, loss, relationship difficulties or for support with making life changes.
With extensive trainings in Integrative Psychotherapy, Somatic Trauma Therapy and IFS, my focus is on building a relationship in which we can work together - I have experience in working with clients from all sorts of different backgrounds, with a whole range of different issues - especially trauma of any sort. Diversity warmly welcomed.
020 3856 8449 View 020 3856 8449

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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.