Gottman Method Counselling in Southwark
Feeling uncertain in your relationship, stuck in repeated arguments, or navigating a major life transition? I help individuals and couples gain clarity, communicate more effectively, and make intentional decisions that strengthen connection and stability.
Feeling uncertain in your relationship, stuck in repeated arguments, or navigating a major life transition? I help individuals and couples gain clarity, communicate more effectively, and make intentional decisions that strengthen connection and stability.
I help individuals and couples navigate overwhelming situations when stress, trauma, or relationship difficulties take hold. I’m a psychotherapist and consultant with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and couples across the UK and internationally. I have helped clients from all walks of life including professionals from corporate, medical, and academic sectors, as well as those working within NGOs and international organisations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization.
I help individuals and couples navigate overwhelming situations when stress, trauma, or relationship difficulties take hold. I’m a psychotherapist and consultant with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and couples across the UK and internationally. I have helped clients from all walks of life including professionals from corporate, medical, and academic sectors, as well as those working within NGOs and international organisations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling stuck, navigating relationship challenges, grieving a loss, or simply need someone to talk to—you don't have to face life's challenges alone.
We're a team of compassionate, experienced Christian counsellors who offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly without fear of judgement—a space to be heard, understood, and supported. Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of the counselling journey, so we'll take the time to understand your story and match you with a counsellor who's the best fit for your needs.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling stuck, navigating relationship challenges, grieving a loss, or simply need someone to talk to—you don't have to face life's challenges alone.
We're a team of compassionate, experienced Christian counsellors who offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly without fear of judgement—a space to be heard, understood, and supported. Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of the counselling journey, so we'll take the time to understand your story and match you with a counsellor who's the best fit for your needs.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship? You may find that the current situation in your relationship is affecting your confidence, commitment and communication. And all you really want is to get back to a more loving connection. Maybe you are a young couple dealing with growing pains in your relationship. Some of the growing pains could be managing expectations, family and social pressures, fear of commitment, financial pressure, intimacy and sexual compatibility, amongst others. And what you want is to learn how to journey through the challenges of life together and develop a deeper love for one another.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship? You may find that the current situation in your relationship is affecting your confidence, commitment and communication. And all you really want is to get back to a more loving connection. Maybe you are a young couple dealing with growing pains in your relationship. Some of the growing pains could be managing expectations, family and social pressures, fear of commitment, financial pressure, intimacy and sexual compatibility, amongst others. And what you want is to learn how to journey through the challenges of life together and develop a deeper love for one another.
I work with executives, business partners and couples who want a place where we can make sense of what is going on and make meaningful changes in their work and relationships.
I have a background as a senior leader and executive coach in the City and work regularly with senior professionals, executives, business partners and couples who are often high-functioning but find themselves dealing with something that their usual approach cannot solve.
I work with executives, business partners and couples who want a place where we can make sense of what is going on and make meaningful changes in their work and relationships.
I have a background as a senior leader and executive coach in the City and work regularly with senior professionals, executives, business partners and couples who are often high-functioning but find themselves dealing with something that their usual approach cannot solve.
Whether you're facing a major life change, grieving a loss, processing past trauma, or struggling with difficult relationship dynamics, I’m here to walk alongside you. Trauma can leave us feeling disconnected- from ourselves, others and our sense of direction. It can make the world and even our own bodies feel unsafe. Together, we can work to gently rebuild that connection, helping you move toward greater self-understanding, safety and purpose.
I also support couples to navigate conflict, affairs, life transitions and disconnection in order to create more positive patterns in their relationship.
Whether you're facing a major life change, grieving a loss, processing past trauma, or struggling with difficult relationship dynamics, I’m here to walk alongside you. Trauma can leave us feeling disconnected- from ourselves, others and our sense of direction. It can make the world and even our own bodies feel unsafe. Together, we can work to gently rebuild that connection, helping you move toward greater self-understanding, safety and purpose.
I also support couples to navigate conflict, affairs, life transitions and disconnection in order to create more positive patterns in their relationship.
I am a COSRT Registered Sex and Relationship Therapist based in London (Peckham & London Fields) and Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. I work with individuals, couples (new or long-term), and people in multi-partnered relationships who are navigating challenges in their sex lives, relationships, or sense of themselves.
I was drawn to this work because I'm fascinated by how we love and relate. I support people in developing relational resilience, feeling rooted in themselves while remaining open to intimacy, vulnerability and connection.
I am a COSRT Registered Sex and Relationship Therapist based in London (Peckham & London Fields) and Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. I work with individuals, couples (new or long-term), and people in multi-partnered relationships who are navigating challenges in their sex lives, relationships, or sense of themselves.
I was drawn to this work because I'm fascinated by how we love and relate. I support people in developing relational resilience, feeling rooted in themselves while remaining open to intimacy, vulnerability and connection.
I offer assessment, formulation and evidence based psychological intervention for adults, adolescents and couples. I approach therapy with a compassionate, authentic, non-judgemental stance. I am experienced in working with a broad range of clinical presentations including anxiety (e.g. GAD, social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD) and depression as well as supporting people through difficult life circumstances (e.g. divorce, bereavement, stress, burnout) and ill health (e.g. MS, persistent pain, cancer, etc). I offer neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent people.
I offer assessment, formulation and evidence based psychological intervention for adults, adolescents and couples. I approach therapy with a compassionate, authentic, non-judgemental stance. I am experienced in working with a broad range of clinical presentations including anxiety (e.g. GAD, social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD) and depression as well as supporting people through difficult life circumstances (e.g. divorce, bereavement, stress, burnout) and ill health (e.g. MS, persistent pain, cancer, etc). I offer neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent people.
I offer a confidential, warm, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your problems and help you work towards feeling happier. I work with individuals to address a range of issues including confidence/self esteem, loneliness, stress/anxiety, dating and relationship challenges, body image, low desire, compulsive sexual behaviours, recovery from abuse and sexual function problems (erection, pain and penetration difficulties). I also work with couples on issues such as communication, sex, open relationships, infidelity and divorce. I identify as a heterosexual woman and practise in an LGBTQ+ affirmative and kink-friendly way.
I offer a confidential, warm, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your problems and help you work towards feeling happier. I work with individuals to address a range of issues including confidence/self esteem, loneliness, stress/anxiety, dating and relationship challenges, body image, low desire, compulsive sexual behaviours, recovery from abuse and sexual function problems (erection, pain and penetration difficulties). I also work with couples on issues such as communication, sex, open relationships, infidelity and divorce. I identify as a heterosexual woman and practise in an LGBTQ+ affirmative and kink-friendly way.
Creative Embodied Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and people in polyamorous relationships - in Brighton & Hove, Lewes, East Sussex, and online (Zoom) across the UK.
I welcome people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people who are neurodivergent, including late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed autistic adults. I provide inclusive, non-judgemental support - particularly for people who have experienced stigma or discrimination in the past.
I use talking therapy, mindfulness, body awareness, and creative expression - to help you to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings.
Creative Embodied Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and people in polyamorous relationships - in Brighton & Hove, Lewes, East Sussex, and online (Zoom) across the UK.
I welcome people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people who are neurodivergent, including late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed autistic adults. I provide inclusive, non-judgemental support - particularly for people who have experienced stigma or discrimination in the past.
I use talking therapy, mindfulness, body awareness, and creative expression - to help you to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
Online Therapists
Hi I'm Laura. I have experience working with clients from gender, sexual & relationship diverse backgrounds. I'm sex positive, sex worker allied and have experience of kink dynamics. Importantly I wont assume anything about you or your experiences, I listen to You as we work together to uncover patterns, develop insights, and build strategies for healing & growth.
Hi I'm Laura. I have experience working with clients from gender, sexual & relationship diverse backgrounds. I'm sex positive, sex worker allied and have experience of kink dynamics. Importantly I wont assume anything about you or your experiences, I listen to You as we work together to uncover patterns, develop insights, and build strategies for healing & growth.
Using therapies like Psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, and Gottman Method, sessions are tailored to each client to foster positive change.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable and outwardly functioning, yet privately feel anxious, emotionally weighed down, or stuck in relationship patterns that don’t shift through insight alone.
Since 2009, I've been committed to supporting clients in their healing journey by offering talking therapy, marriage counselling and conducting over 4000 successful EMDR sessions.
Specialised training with Esther Perel enriches my marriage counselling approach, exploring issues like recurring arguments, struggles with intimacy and connection, emotional shutdowns.
Using therapies like Psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, and Gottman Method, sessions are tailored to each client to foster positive change.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable and outwardly functioning, yet privately feel anxious, emotionally weighed down, or stuck in relationship patterns that don’t shift through insight alone.
Since 2009, I've been committed to supporting clients in their healing journey by offering talking therapy, marriage counselling and conducting over 4000 successful EMDR sessions.
Specialised training with Esther Perel enriches my marriage counselling approach, exploring issues like recurring arguments, struggles with intimacy and connection, emotional shutdowns.
Many of my clients are expert copers. People who have been "getting on with it" and "pushing through" all of their lives. They may have lives that look great from the outside, and feel lonely, disconnected and overwhelmed on the inside. Eventually that way of living becomes unsustainable. My clients want some inner peace and calm, connection with others, and freedom and confidence in being themselves. They leave therapy with a greater understanding of their lives, compassion for their struggles, and joy in who they have revealed themselves to be. I love the work - whether its with individuals, couples, triads, or groups.
Many of my clients are expert copers. People who have been "getting on with it" and "pushing through" all of their lives. They may have lives that look great from the outside, and feel lonely, disconnected and overwhelmed on the inside. Eventually that way of living becomes unsustainable. My clients want some inner peace and calm, connection with others, and freedom and confidence in being themselves. They leave therapy with a greater understanding of their lives, compassion for their struggles, and joy in who they have revealed themselves to be. I love the work - whether its with individuals, couples, triads, or groups.
I help both individuals and couples work through relational and sexual difficulties. I’m a culturally sensitive practitioner and work with clients of many different backgrounds, sexualities and religions.
I help both individuals and couples work through relational and sexual difficulties. I’m a culturally sensitive practitioner and work with clients of many different backgrounds, sexualities and religions.
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years' experience. I work with men and women in Central London and Surrey on sexual difficulties, relationship issues, and a loss of confidence around dating and intimacy. You might be dealing with erectile dysfunction, pain during sex, low desire, infidelity, or rebuilding after a separation.
I'm a registered member of COSRT (the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) and an accredited sex educator through ACET UK. I've worked in the NHS psychosexual department, and my work has been featured in ITV News and Cosmopolitan.
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years' experience. I work with men and women in Central London and Surrey on sexual difficulties, relationship issues, and a loss of confidence around dating and intimacy. You might be dealing with erectile dysfunction, pain during sex, low desire, infidelity, or rebuilding after a separation.
I'm a registered member of COSRT (the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) and an accredited sex educator through ACET UK. I've worked in the NHS psychosexual department, and my work has been featured in ITV News and Cosmopolitan.
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with an MSc in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Sexology, with a strong foundation in integrative and trauma-informed therapeutic work. I am currently undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. My research examines the conceptualisation and treatment of Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder.
My academic background includes training in Psychotherapy at Regent’s University London and Psychosexual and Relationship Postgraduate Diploma at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology in Cambridge.
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with an MSc in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Sexology, with a strong foundation in integrative and trauma-informed therapeutic work. I am currently undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. My research examines the conceptualisation and treatment of Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder.
My academic background includes training in Psychotherapy at Regent’s University London and Psychosexual and Relationship Postgraduate Diploma at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology in Cambridge.
As an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a Trauma therapist, I have have been providing therapeutic support to individuals and couples from various backgrounds since 2011. Whether we want to accept it or not, we all go through tough times, finding ourselves in a need of support. From my professional and personal experience, this is perfectly normal. Asking for support can feel like too much for some of us, and for others it comes naturally. Whether you are thinking of therapy, or have some questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
As an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a Trauma therapist, I have have been providing therapeutic support to individuals and couples from various backgrounds since 2011. Whether we want to accept it or not, we all go through tough times, finding ourselves in a need of support. From my professional and personal experience, this is perfectly normal. Asking for support can feel like too much for some of us, and for others it comes naturally. Whether you are thinking of therapy, or have some questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Engaging with Counselling and Psychotherapy can be a powerful way to make sense of our lives. When we explore our inner world with the right therapist (suited to us), amazing things can happen.
A warm welcome to my profile here at Psychology Today. Are you ready to begin to feel differently about yourself or a situation?
Engaging with Counselling and Psychotherapy can be a powerful way to make sense of our lives. When we explore our inner world with the right therapist (suited to us), amazing things can happen.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor offering a safe, inclusive space for individuals or couples if you are feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts, relationship or family difficulties, living with ADHD, separated and co-parenting, trauma, sexual abuse, self-harm and more. My approach is grounded in care, respect and empathy. I draw on a range of theories including person centred, attachment, trauma-informed, Gottman techniques, whilst focussing on your individual situation, supporting you to find ways to cope in a more manageable way. I may offer suggestions and techniques if this feels helpful to you.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor offering a safe, inclusive space for individuals or couples if you are feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts, relationship or family difficulties, living with ADHD, separated and co-parenting, trauma, sexual abuse, self-harm and more. My approach is grounded in care, respect and empathy. I draw on a range of theories including person centred, attachment, trauma-informed, Gottman techniques, whilst focussing on your individual situation, supporting you to find ways to cope in a more manageable way. I may offer suggestions and techniques if this feels helpful to you.
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Gottman Method Counsellors
How does the Gottman method work?
One of the core doctrines of the Gottman method is that negative emotions hurt relationships about five times more than positive emotions help them. Thus, couples require five times more positive interactions than negative interactions with each other. The therapist will guide clients on how to improve communication and understanding of each other to manage conflict and have their emotional needs met. The therapist will also advise couples on how to repair relations with each other when conflict arises, and therefore avoid lasting damage.
Is the Gottman method evidence-based?
Yes, this method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy. The method is based on more than 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the psychologists who developed the method. The Gottmans analysed decades of data to draw conclusions about what types of interactions are likely to lead to specific results, and which interventions are most likely to lead to success. Studies have found that this approach leads to improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, communication skills, and a lower rate of divorce.
How long does the Gottman method take?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and an average course of treatment is around 10 sessions. In some cases, such as for couples dealing with a critical problem, the therapist will suggest an intensive course of treatment, with daily sessions over the first two to four days. Treatment is complete when the couple is satisfied and has met the goals they’ve set, and when the therapist believes they have the skills to continue on their own.
Is the Gottman method effective?
Through the Gottman method, couples can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. This treatment has been used for more than 40 years; the method is supported by empirical research, including randomised controlled trials that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving relationship outcomes for couples. Like any talk therapy, success or failure depends in large part on how committed the clients are to making positive changes and working toward results.