Counselling in Southwark, London

We can all benefit from the space to focus entirely on our needs from time to time - it is not an indulgence or selfish act, but the most generous thing you can do to yourself. Counselling can be that special place that provides you with an anchor, a place to belong and be yourself while you are navigating through your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Whether you are going through challenging times, or it is events from the past that are stealing your joy, I am here to help.

Do you sometimes feel lost or stuck? It may feel like sometimes life lacks meaning. It can be a subtle feeling, or it can manifest in panic attacks, pervasive low mood, or anxiety. Although it is painful, this can be the starting point of change. Anxiety, depression, insomnia are signals that certain situations, relationships or identities no longer work, and something new is trying to emerge. I approach psychological struggles as an opportunity for development and I work to facilitate change.

What can you expect? A relationship, essentially. I truly believe in creating a relationship that works for you, that can support you in becoming more who you are. I believe the journey together leads towards more authenticity and more psychological freedom. It is an exciting exploration of what really matters to you, particularly what has been neglected so far. My Psychosynthesis practice blends the exploration of here-and-now problem solving with a focus on what is trying to emerge, how you have been in the world, and what has impacted the expression of your full potential and fulfillment.

Hello, my name is Ladan Ghiami and I am a counselling psychologist and artist. I am an experienced practitioner and have been working with clients for over 14 years in a range of settings including primary care in the NHS, student counselling in higher education and private practice which I set up in 2008. I offer brief (6-12 sessions) and longer term (open ended) counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational and creative. Therapy is essentially about internal change, and from there you will experience significant shifts in your external life as well.

I offer a safe, welcoming and supportive space to people who are facing difficulty in their lives. Some clients come to see me because of anxiety and stress, or are struggling with a lack of confidence and low self-esteem. Others come to therapy with relationship issues, such as, workplace challenges, loneliness, breakups, or loss. Sometimes, people come for personal development, feeling lost, stuck, or powerless. Working through challenges alone is difficult. Together we can help you manage how you feel, develop your inner resources, and explore the choices you have. Our time together is confidential and we work at your own pace.

Online psychotherapist with an eclectic and inventive approach. Practicing Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I believe that people already have within themselves what they need in order to overcome their struggles. All it takes is a bit of guidance and someone to ask the right questions. My wish for my clients is that they find the inner freedom to live the life that they want. I mostly work with expats, travelers, digital nomads, burners - I can relate to the lifestyle and can appreciate the need for flexibility and rescheduling sessions when necessary, however, anyone is welcome.

I was born and raised in multicultural societies all my life. Living in several different countries on 3 different continents (United Arab Emirates, Canada, Pakistan, Wales and England) has given me unique knowledge about culturally adapting therapy. It has also taught me to understand and work with many different kinds of people. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with the client to create a safe and comfortable space to address and potentially alleviate psychological trauma.

I provide counselling & psychotherapy and I would like to help you to feel better- whatever that means to you. Perhaps you want to relieve depression or anxiety? Heal from trauma? Work through difficulties in relationships or at work? Maybe you just want to feel more vitality, more connected to yourself & to live life more fully. I’m an experienced therapist and I’m passionate about providing professional & effective therapy. I offer a non-judgmental & supportive space where you can be yourself as we explore what is causing you suffering or holding you back. We will work as a team to help you to access your inner resources.

I work in North & South London N1 & SE1 and Sheffield on a Thursday. I work with people who have had problems in their relationships, suffered with depression and anxiety, difficulty in managing emotions or have suffered bereavements. Others have work related stress and burnout as well as many other issues that impact on people & their psychological health. I provide weekly psychotherapy as well as referred to as offer Eye Movment Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people who have been exposed to traumatic events/suffered trauma, this is also effective for treating phobias.

Being able to share what is going on for you with someone who knows how to listen can bring enormous relief. Together we can explore what has brought you here and uncover the way back to feeling better and brighter about your life.

I am a qualified, BACP-accredited integrative therapist with a warm and collaborative approach. I have a wide range of experience working in the charity sector, LGBTQIA community and HE. I can offer support with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, identity or sexuality issues, and much more. I see therapy as a co-operative venture between therapist & client and I endeavour to provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore the issues that are important to you. I can support you in accepting and understanding yourself as a whole person, with the power and freedom to make choices.

Extreme trauma exists in PTSD but in some way all of us experience trauma from the school bully to the manager who does not listen. We all have states of anxiety and depression. What is a normal state and how do we know if we are heading for a breakdown. What is a balanced happy life? We can have control of some things in our life and other things come along and smack us in the face. What therapy with me does is give you a space for observation without personal judgement or criticism , just questions from me so that I understand your motivations and help shape your goals. Sometimes your answers are in the past, often in the present.

During our lives we may have experience difficulties from early childhood that continue to impact into our adulthood, having someone to listen your problems with an understanding on life experiences and the expertise will benefit greatly to take you safely through a journey to confront and overcome these challenges towards a positive future. The most important support to give to someone is allowing them to feel safe, secure and a non -judgemental space to explore their problems through listening.

Do you feel alone with your problems? Stressed up and anxious? Lonely and depressed? Unhappy in relationships? Full of anger? Mourning a loss? Looking for meaning and direction? If so why not come for a chat to see how I can help? I have helped people from various walks of life and of different ages. I have assisted clients going through the midlife crisis to find meaning and a sense of purpose. I have made a difference to the lives of young people ridden with anxiety, searching for values and goals and uncertain of their personal and career choices.

Is something not quite 'right'? Are you feeling stressed? Anxious? Irritated? Mind racing 100 miles per hour? Rarely a good night sleep? Feeling down? Self critical? Having disproportionate anger? Numb? Scared? These feelings are not to be quickly 'fixed' with a few quick strategies; they need to be patiently understood because they are an important portal into understanding what needs to be attended to and healed in you, or, perhaps in your environment. They say, "The only way out is through", and I look forward to accompanying you on this journey where you start walking out of your difficulties and thrive.

I work with people who are stuck and want to get moving again in some area of their lives. They can be stuck for many reasons, but commonly this is anxiety, depression or life events, including the death of someone close, the loss of a job or illness, to name a few. To address these challenges, I offer a space and time to explore what is bothering you, what the best thing to focus on right now is, and how we can work together to get things moving again.

I qualified as Psychologist and Counsellor, gaining experiences with different clients and their emotional and psychological needs. My approach is integrative and can be adapted to the individual. I can support individuals in short and long time counselling.

You may have been thinking about reaching out for some time. Taking the first step into therapy can be intimidating, and the relationship with a therapist is unlike any other. It is essential that you find someone with whom you can feel safe. I am here to help make that transition as easy, comfortable, and rewarding as possible. I work with individual adults to help explore problems, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, grief/loss, compulsive sexual behaviour (including problematic viewing of pornography) and myriad other issues.

Therapy is a process where clients come to think and talk about their lives so that they develop greater insight and understanding of themselves.