Adoption Counselling in Southwark, London
I help individuals overcome adoption, trauma, and rejection issues, by offering a safe, empathetic space to heal, grow, and find hope.
Do you ever feel that you are not good enough? Do you often question why you are even here? Do you struggle with self-esteem and self-worth? I help clients who have been adopted and struggle with feelings of rejection and abandonment, often without understanding why they have all these negative emotions.
I help individuals overcome adoption, trauma, and rejection issues, by offering a safe, empathetic space to heal, grow, and find hope.
Do you ever feel that you are not good enough? Do you often question why you are even here? Do you struggle with self-esteem and self-worth? I help clients who have been adopted and struggle with feelings of rejection and abandonment, often without understanding why they have all these negative emotions.
I am also trained in supporting adults impacted by adoption.
In our sessions, I will assist you empathically in identifying & understanding the root causes of your problems to strive to empower you by fostering emotional growth & helping you uncover your inner strengths. I also place emphasis on cultivating your resilience, one of the valuable tools that will equip you, to confidently navigate future life challenges.
I am also trained in supporting adults impacted by adoption.
In our sessions, I will assist you empathically in identifying & understanding the root causes of your problems to strive to empower you by fostering emotional growth & helping you uncover your inner strengths. I also place emphasis on cultivating your resilience, one of the valuable tools that will equip you, to confidently navigate future life challenges.
I have also done further professional development in the areas of Working with suicide, Sex & Shame, Bereavement, Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), Erotic Transference, Working with neurodiversity , and Working with adult adopted clients and adoption related issues
I work with individuals and couples. Are you facing challenges, fears, or struggles? Do you want to explore your feelings, experiences, and relationships or begin healing and growing? In therapy, we work toward your goals in a space of empathy, acceptance, and understanding. I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment, whether you seek deep reflection or a more solution-focused approach. Together, we create a path toward healing and self-discovery. For couples, every relationship has challenges, but with support, growth is possible. We can improve communication, manage conflict, navigate transitions, and heal from grief or trauma.
I have also done further professional development in the areas of Working with suicide, Sex & Shame, Bereavement, Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), Erotic Transference, Working with neurodiversity , and Working with adult adopted clients and adoption related issues
I work with individuals and couples. Are you facing challenges, fears, or struggles? Do you want to explore your feelings, experiences, and relationships or begin healing and growing? In therapy, we work toward your goals in a space of empathy, acceptance, and understanding. I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment, whether you seek deep reflection or a more solution-focused approach. Together, we create a path toward healing and self-discovery. For couples, every relationship has challenges, but with support, growth is possible. We can improve communication, manage conflict, navigate transitions, and heal from grief or trauma.
These include: improving relationships, communication; anxiety/depression; trauma; parenting issues; post- adoption; separation/divorce; loss/grief; education/work issues and other issues
I am a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, with over 25 years of experience. I work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds. I have trained in different modalities of therapy and previously worked in the NHS for over 16 years. I am fully bilingual and can offer therapy in both English and Spanish.
These include: improving relationships, communication; anxiety/depression; trauma; parenting issues; post- adoption; separation/divorce; loss/grief; education/work issues and other issues
I am a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, with over 25 years of experience. I work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds. I have trained in different modalities of therapy and previously worked in the NHS for over 16 years. I am fully bilingual and can offer therapy in both English and Spanish.
Welcome to a safe place to talk. There are many reasons why people reach out for help. It may be connected with relationship difficulties, feeling lonely, suffering a bereavement, experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, struggling with depression, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or work issues. Sometimes there is nothing specific to name. I am a qualified, registered and experienced therapist, holding a degree in psychology and I have been professionally trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am a member of the professional bodies UKCP and FPC.
Welcome to a safe place to talk. There are many reasons why people reach out for help. It may be connected with relationship difficulties, feeling lonely, suffering a bereavement, experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, struggling with depression, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or work issues. Sometimes there is nothing specific to name. I am a qualified, registered and experienced therapist, holding a degree in psychology and I have been professionally trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am a member of the professional bodies UKCP and FPC.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, self-doubt or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. Perhaps past experiences are affecting your present, or you’re navigating a difficult life transition. Whatever you’re facing, you want clarity, relief, and a way forward—you’re looking for a space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences in a way that feels safe, validating, and productive. As an integrative Therapist, I tailor my approach to your needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, self-doubt or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. Perhaps past experiences are affecting your present, or you’re navigating a difficult life transition. Whatever you’re facing, you want clarity, relief, and a way forward—you’re looking for a space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences in a way that feels safe, validating, and productive. As an integrative Therapist, I tailor my approach to your needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
SERVICES I PROVIDE: Like all forms of therapy, integrative therapy requires that you are open to exploring your fears, your hopes, your life, what is causing you challenges, and what you hope for your future. But if you like the idea of a therapy which is a bit more bespoke and less rigid than other forms, then integrative therapy might indeed be for you. Would you like to try this type of therapy?
SERVICES I PROVIDE: Like all forms of therapy, integrative therapy requires that you are open to exploring your fears, your hopes, your life, what is causing you challenges, and what you hope for your future. But if you like the idea of a therapy which is a bit more bespoke and less rigid than other forms, then integrative therapy might indeed be for you. Would you like to try this type of therapy?
Evidence-based psychotherapy and counselling in London Bridge (SE1), Marylebone (W1G) & Mayfair. Specialist support for individual adults with a range of emotional, psychological, interpersonal and behavioural issues. Record of positive outcomes with anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, sexuality & gender difficulties.
Evidence-based psychotherapy and counselling in London Bridge (SE1), Marylebone (W1G) & Mayfair. Specialist support for individual adults with a range of emotional, psychological, interpersonal and behavioural issues. Record of positive outcomes with anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, sexuality & gender difficulties.
Changing old patterns of behavior and core beliefs is often challenging and not immediately apparent. As the saying goes, "you can’t read the label from inside the jar," meaning it can be difficult to identify or solve your own problems when you are too close to them. I am here to help, support, and encourage you on your journey to self-healing and self-discovery, whether you are experiencing depression or anxiety, grieving a loss, wondering if a relationship will work out, or just do not feel like you are living the life you were meant to live.
Changing old patterns of behavior and core beliefs is often challenging and not immediately apparent. As the saying goes, "you can’t read the label from inside the jar," meaning it can be difficult to identify or solve your own problems when you are too close to them. I am here to help, support, and encourage you on your journey to self-healing and self-discovery, whether you are experiencing depression or anxiety, grieving a loss, wondering if a relationship will work out, or just do not feel like you are living the life you were meant to live.
Troubling thoughts, feelings, emotions, & repetitive behaviors can be safely explored & understood with the help of an experienced therapist. I work with individuals, couples & run workshops. I help people who are experiencing a broad range of issues such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, loneliness, rejection, infidelity, dependency, stuckness, eating disorders, abusive relationships, & seeking meaning in life. I use the psychodynamic model & CBT when necessary. Apart from being a therapist, I am a lecturer at the Institute of Couples Therapy where l teach on the postgrad course. Visit www.citysanctuarytherapy.com
Troubling thoughts, feelings, emotions, & repetitive behaviors can be safely explored & understood with the help of an experienced therapist. I work with individuals, couples & run workshops. I help people who are experiencing a broad range of issues such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, loneliness, rejection, infidelity, dependency, stuckness, eating disorders, abusive relationships, & seeking meaning in life. I use the psychodynamic model & CBT when necessary. Apart from being a therapist, I am a lecturer at the Institute of Couples Therapy where l teach on the postgrad course. Visit www.citysanctuarytherapy.com
Tired of asking the same questions? Feeling stuck? Let me guide you to find your answers. With a deep understanding and extensive experience in supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse and childhood trauma, I can help guide you through the process of healing and recovery. I provide evidence-based, trauma-informed care designed to help you heal and grow. Using proven techniques rooted in psychology, I empower you to rebuild self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, and foster emotional resilience.
Tired of asking the same questions? Feeling stuck? Let me guide you to find your answers. With a deep understanding and extensive experience in supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse and childhood trauma, I can help guide you through the process of healing and recovery. I provide evidence-based, trauma-informed care designed to help you heal and grow. Using proven techniques rooted in psychology, I empower you to rebuild self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, and foster emotional resilience.
As a psychodynamic therapist I offer once weekly face-to-face therapy in a supportive, understanding environment. My approach encourages self-reflection and self-examination, allowing you to understand the influence of the past on present behaviour and feelings. This enables you to examine unresolved conflicts and their consequences, giving you back more control in daily life. Working within the ethical framework of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, I provide confidential and non-judgemental counselling to individuals looking for short term and open ended therapy on a variety of issues, offering you space to take a positive step towards insight and awareness.
As a psychodynamic therapist I offer once weekly face-to-face therapy in a supportive, understanding environment. My approach encourages self-reflection and self-examination, allowing you to understand the influence of the past on present behaviour and feelings. This enables you to examine unresolved conflicts and their consequences, giving you back more control in daily life. Working within the ethical framework of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, I provide confidential and non-judgemental counselling to individuals looking for short term and open ended therapy on a variety of issues, offering you space to take a positive step towards insight and awareness.
After qualifying thirteen years ago I worked for City & Hackney Mind (Mental Health Charity) for seven years as the Clinical Services Manager of the Psychological Therapies Team as well as the Clinical Supervisor for a large team of trainee/qualified counsellors/psychotherapists. My approach mainly draws on Psychoanalysis, Somatic & Neurobiological approaches along with Philosophy & Critical Theory. My approach is GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirmative meaning i have a passion for and extensive experience supporting Queer & LGBTQI+ as well as other non-heteronormative ways of living/being.
After qualifying thirteen years ago I worked for City & Hackney Mind (Mental Health Charity) for seven years as the Clinical Services Manager of the Psychological Therapies Team as well as the Clinical Supervisor for a large team of trainee/qualified counsellors/psychotherapists. My approach mainly draws on Psychoanalysis, Somatic & Neurobiological approaches along with Philosophy & Critical Theory. My approach is GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirmative meaning i have a passion for and extensive experience supporting Queer & LGBTQI+ as well as other non-heteronormative ways of living/being.
I am a UKCP qualified Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP) and Chartered Counselling Psychologist (DCPsych, CPsychol., AFBPsS). Everyone deserves to have someone in their lives who can listen compassionately and hold a space of non-judgemental understanding. I try to offer that space, first and foremost. While doing this, I seek to understand where things may have been difficult and hold in mind your potential for growth and change. The underlying core of my approach is based on respecting your needs and safety, as well as helping you bring out your innate wisdom and strengths.
I am a UKCP qualified Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP) and Chartered Counselling Psychologist (DCPsych, CPsychol., AFBPsS). Everyone deserves to have someone in their lives who can listen compassionately and hold a space of non-judgemental understanding. I try to offer that space, first and foremost. While doing this, I seek to understand where things may have been difficult and hold in mind your potential for growth and change. The underlying core of my approach is based on respecting your needs and safety, as well as helping you bring out your innate wisdom and strengths.
Perhaps you’ve been through a challenging time recently, and you’re feeling anxious or low. Perhaps you have a feeling of stuckness or that things aren’t quite right. Or maybe you’ve been through something traumatic in your past that seems to affect you in your relationships with others, or with yourself.
Within the safe and confidential boundaries of our therapy sessions, I offer the opportunity to discuss and explore your feelings and to help raise awareness of what it means to be 'you', both within relationships and on your own.
Perhaps you’ve been through a challenging time recently, and you’re feeling anxious or low. Perhaps you have a feeling of stuckness or that things aren’t quite right. Or maybe you’ve been through something traumatic in your past that seems to affect you in your relationships with others, or with yourself.
Within the safe and confidential boundaries of our therapy sessions, I offer the opportunity to discuss and explore your feelings and to help raise awareness of what it means to be 'you', both within relationships and on your own.
Life is difficult. Do more, be more. Be what others want. I offer a space where we examine where you are in life, what's brought you here, what it's like being you and you in relation to others, and how you're contributing to where you're at. How will we do this? Through our relationship, where I'll offer support, care, empathy and challenge to help you examine life.
Life is difficult. Do more, be more. Be what others want. I offer a space where we examine where you are in life, what's brought you here, what it's like being you and you in relation to others, and how you're contributing to where you're at. How will we do this? Through our relationship, where I'll offer support, care, empathy and challenge to help you examine life.
Life can feel overwhelming. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship or family difficulties, unresolved trauma, or unexplained somatic symptoms. Maybe you struggle with pre and post natal depression. Perhaps you’ve noticed recurring patterns that hold you back but aren’t sure how to change them. With over 20 years of experience supporting adults, young people, and families, I offer a warm, accepting space where you can explore your challenges, gain insight, and move toward healing.
Life can feel overwhelming. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship or family difficulties, unresolved trauma, or unexplained somatic symptoms. Maybe you struggle with pre and post natal depression. Perhaps you’ve noticed recurring patterns that hold you back but aren’t sure how to change them. With over 20 years of experience supporting adults, young people, and families, I offer a warm, accepting space where you can explore your challenges, gain insight, and move toward healing.
I am Relate trained specialising in Relationship and Sex Therapy. In order to keep our relationships healthy we need to attend to them to ensure they remain respectful, trusting, sexual and happy. Because of the busyness of day to day life, we can easily disconnect from our partners without realising it leading to a lack of communication, conflict, affairs, and dissatisfaction. When married, or when children are involved, these problems become even more complex. It might even be that since the country's lockdown, you are now realising there are issues in your relationship. Now could be a good time to resolve these.
I am Relate trained specialising in Relationship and Sex Therapy. In order to keep our relationships healthy we need to attend to them to ensure they remain respectful, trusting, sexual and happy. Because of the busyness of day to day life, we can easily disconnect from our partners without realising it leading to a lack of communication, conflict, affairs, and dissatisfaction. When married, or when children are involved, these problems become even more complex. It might even be that since the country's lockdown, you are now realising there are issues in your relationship. Now could be a good time to resolve these.
Welcome! I'm Fiona, a qualified and experienced therapist specialising in working with adults, couples, young people and children. My goal is to help individuals navigate life’s challenges and find a path to well-being. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. I understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck, I'm here to support you in gaining clarity and achieving personal growth.
Welcome! I'm Fiona, a qualified and experienced therapist specialising in working with adults, couples, young people and children. My goal is to help individuals navigate life’s challenges and find a path to well-being. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. I understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck, I'm here to support you in gaining clarity and achieving personal growth.
I am a psychotherapist and supervisor and have been working with individuals and groups for the last twenty years. For several years I was on the training committee at AGIP including two years as chair. I am currently the course leader for the Guild's diploma in psychoanalytic supervision. I would describe my orientation as psychoanalytic from within a contemplative perspective. By this I mean that I subscribe to the idea of an unconscious and believe events and attitudes from early life can impact on our lives today. I understand that an awareness of these currents helps to increase the choices available to us.
I am a psychotherapist and supervisor and have been working with individuals and groups for the last twenty years. For several years I was on the training committee at AGIP including two years as chair. I am currently the course leader for the Guild's diploma in psychoanalytic supervision. I would describe my orientation as psychoanalytic from within a contemplative perspective. By this I mean that I subscribe to the idea of an unconscious and believe events and attitudes from early life can impact on our lives today. I understand that an awareness of these currents helps to increase the choices available to us.
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Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.