Imago Counselling in Southwark

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Adil Qureshi
Counsellor, MBACP
Southwark, London SE1
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist experienced in delivering face to face and online counselling.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist experienced in delivering face to face and online counselling.
020 4572 6596 View 020 4572 6596
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Andrew Christodoulou
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Southwark, London SE1
I pull from various therapeutic models including person-centered, humanistic, psychodynamic and imago.
Hi, I’m Andrew, a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with experience working with, but not limited to, addiction & recovery, sex, relationships and couples, and the queer community. My practice is built on a foundation of empathy, respect, and a commitment to offer support through unique challenges. My approach is client-centered, meaning that I view you as the expert in your own life. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of addiction, seeking guidance on sexual health and relationships, or looking to strengthen your partnership, I’m here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space.
I pull from various therapeutic models including person-centered, humanistic, psychodynamic and imago.
Hi, I’m Andrew, a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with experience working with, but not limited to, addiction & recovery, sex, relationships and couples, and the queer community. My practice is built on a foundation of empathy, respect, and a commitment to offer support through unique challenges. My approach is client-centered, meaning that I view you as the expert in your own life. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of addiction, seeking guidance on sexual health and relationships, or looking to strengthen your partnership, I’m here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space.
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Dom Alvarez
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Southwark, London SE1
For couples, I use Psychodynamic, CBT, and IMAGO approaches.
I work with individuals and couples- providing a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, experiences, relationships, or life challenges. Whether you need a compassionate listener or a deeply reflective and analytical approach, I am here to support you. 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.
For couples, I use Psychodynamic, CBT, and IMAGO approaches.
I work with individuals and couples- providing a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, experiences, relationships, or life challenges. Whether you need a compassionate listener or a deeply reflective and analytical approach, I am here to support you. 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.
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Rachel Seymour
Psychotherapist, MA, COSRT General
Southwark, London SE1
Hi, I'm Rachel. I am a psychosexual and relationship therapist. I work with people from all backgrounds and walks of life, although most often I work with clients who fall into the category of gender, sexuality or relationship diverse (GSRD), whether that means someone is kinky, polyamorous, a sex worker, queer (or a combination!). I work with people on a wide variety of issues: I see couples who want to work on improving communication in their relationship; I see individuals who are struggling to identify what they want sexually; I see people who want a space to process their feelings more generally.
Hi, I'm Rachel. I am a psychosexual and relationship therapist. I work with people from all backgrounds and walks of life, although most often I work with clients who fall into the category of gender, sexuality or relationship diverse (GSRD), whether that means someone is kinky, polyamorous, a sex worker, queer (or a combination!). I work with people on a wide variety of issues: I see couples who want to work on improving communication in their relationship; I see individuals who are struggling to identify what they want sexually; I see people who want a space to process their feelings more generally.
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Chui-Yee Cheung
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
Southwark, London SE1
Embarking on therapy for the first time can feel daunting, especially when navigating the deeply personal terrain of sex and relationships. Taking the first step is often the most difficult part, but within that initial apprehension lies the profound potential for transformation and healing. As a sex & relationship therapist, and a qualified Yoga teacher, I work with individuals & couples on their mind-body connection, through somatic awareness and psychosexual therapy, to help foster greater wellbeing in sexual expression and pleasure. I offer a flexible, tailor-made approach that evolves alongside you.
Embarking on therapy for the first time can feel daunting, especially when navigating the deeply personal terrain of sex and relationships. Taking the first step is often the most difficult part, but within that initial apprehension lies the profound potential for transformation and healing. As a sex & relationship therapist, and a qualified Yoga teacher, I work with individuals & couples on their mind-body connection, through somatic awareness and psychosexual therapy, to help foster greater wellbeing in sexual expression and pleasure. I offer a flexible, tailor-made approach that evolves alongside you.
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Malgorzata Zglinska
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Southwark, London SE1
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.
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.
07713 147711 View 07713 147711
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Gillian Carmichael
Counsellor, MBACP
Southwark, London SE1
I specialize in working with couples. Whether you’re navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, or feeling disconnected, counselling offers a space for both of you to explore challenges and create meaningful change together. Relationships are complex, shaped by shared history, individual experiences, and the way we respond to one another. Sometimes, uncovering patterns from the past can lead to powerful breakthroughs in the present. I also work with individuals, helping to address a wide range of issues. The act of naming and exploring a challenge in a safe, non-judgmental space can bring relief and open the door to lasting growth.
I specialize in working with couples. Whether you’re navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, or feeling disconnected, counselling offers a space for both of you to explore challenges and create meaningful change together. Relationships are complex, shaped by shared history, individual experiences, and the way we respond to one another. Sometimes, uncovering patterns from the past can lead to powerful breakthroughs in the present. I also work with individuals, helping to address a wide range of issues. The act of naming and exploring a challenge in a safe, non-judgmental space can bring relief and open the door to lasting growth.
020 4538 5965 View 020 4538 5965
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Alexandra Tarr
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Southwark, London SE1
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.
020 8016 2229 View 020 8016 2229
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Shivon Genus
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Welcome to ReDiscover & Bloom Therapy! Life can feel overwhelming. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or facing the challenges of fertility and parenting, including raising a child with special educational needs. You might be neurodivergent, including living with ADHD or autism, or undiagnosed and seeking understanding of how neurodivergence affects your life. Low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and pressures at work, in study, or in your career can make it even harder to feel grounded. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience and create change.
Welcome to ReDiscover & Bloom Therapy! Life can feel overwhelming. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or facing the challenges of fertility and parenting, including raising a child with special educational needs. You might be neurodivergent, including living with ADHD or autism, or undiagnosed and seeking understanding of how neurodivergence affects your life. Low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and pressures at work, in study, or in your career can make it even harder to feel grounded. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience and create change.
01992 662570 View 01992 662570
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David Clifford
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, I’m David, a relationship therapist, clinical sexologist and psychotherapist. I offer a confidential, warm, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your difficulties and move towards feeling happier. I work with clients to address relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, sexual anxiety, recovery from abuse and sexual function problems (erection, ejaculation, pain and penetration difficulties), concerns around porn or sexual behaviours, LGBTQ+ experiences, and chemsex. I also work with couples on issues such as infidelity, sex, loss of intimacy, mismatched or low desire, communication, or alternative relationships.
Hello, I’m David, a relationship therapist, clinical sexologist and psychotherapist. I offer a confidential, warm, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your difficulties and move towards feeling happier. I work with clients to address relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, sexual anxiety, recovery from abuse and sexual function problems (erection, ejaculation, pain and penetration difficulties), concerns around porn or sexual behaviours, LGBTQ+ experiences, and chemsex. I also work with couples on issues such as infidelity, sex, loss of intimacy, mismatched or low desire, communication, or alternative relationships.
020 3879 3502 View 020 3879 3502
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Alison Letlow
Psychotherapist, MBACP
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
020 4538 0432 View 020 4538 0432
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Rebecca Wilson Green
Psychotherapist, MA
Serves Area
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.
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Teo Dascal
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT Reg.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a sex and relationship therapist offering sessions in London (Peckham & London Fields) and Leigh on Sea, Essex. I work with individuals, new or long-term couples, and multi-partnered relationships. I support clients who are struggling with sex and/or relationships to find more connection, pleasure, understanding and ease. I also recognise that intimacy, sex and relationships can hold pain, shame, trauma, numbness, confusion and it can feel hard to approach this alone. I believe therapy offers a safe container to explore these experiences at your pace, with care and curiosity, and I aim to offer this in my practice.
I am a sex and relationship therapist offering sessions in London (Peckham & London Fields) and Leigh on Sea, Essex. I work with individuals, new or long-term couples, and multi-partnered relationships. I support clients who are struggling with sex and/or relationships to find more connection, pleasure, understanding and ease. I also recognise that intimacy, sex and relationships can hold pain, shame, trauma, numbness, confusion and it can feel hard to approach this alone. I believe therapy offers a safe container to explore these experiences at your pace, with care and curiosity, and I aim to offer this in my practice.
020 4634 2787 View 020 4634 2787
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Suzanne Lunn
Psychotherapist, MA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
For example: CBT and mindfulness techniques to address anxiety and sexual function issues; psychodynamic approaches to working through childhood experiences, traumas, and relationships; or using Imago tools to improve communication between partners.
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.
For example: CBT and mindfulness techniques to address anxiety and sexual function issues; psychodynamic approaches to working through childhood experiences, traumas, and relationships; or using Imago tools to improve communication between partners.
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.
020 3597 6612 View 020 3597 6612
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Tatiana Ryklina
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Accredited member of the Counselling Psychology Division, a special group of Coaching Psychology in the British Psychological Society (BPS) I am an experienced psychologist, accredited by the BPS and the Health Professional Council (HPCP). I believe that many people can benefit from counselling and coaching, depending on their needs and goals. My philosophy is based around a contextual approach that means there is no one perfect way to work with everyone. Therefore, I am committed to finding the best approach to meet your unique needs, your individual circumstances, and what brings you to therapy at this time.
Accredited member of the Counselling Psychology Division, a special group of Coaching Psychology in the British Psychological Society (BPS) I am an experienced psychologist, accredited by the BPS and the Health Professional Council (HPCP). I believe that many people can benefit from counselling and coaching, depending on their needs and goals. My philosophy is based around a contextual approach that means there is no one perfect way to work with everyone. Therefore, I am committed to finding the best approach to meet your unique needs, your individual circumstances, and what brings you to therapy at this time.
020 4572 2478 View 020 4572 2478

Online Therapists

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Simone Bienne
Counsellor, COSRT Accred
London W4
Are you struggling to stop the kind of thinking and feeling that stops you from moving forward and having what you want in life, love and sex? Do you want to create happy, healthy relationships rooted in confidence and security? Do you want an exciting sex life you enjoy? For 20 years I’ve been in private practice and an expert on UK/US TV helping thousands of people just like you have whole-life success and happiness. You too can let go of the past, overcome limiting beliefs, reset thinking patterns, transform trauma, feel positive emotions, increase sexual enjoyment, and create a new version of yourself, one that you LOVE.
Are you struggling to stop the kind of thinking and feeling that stops you from moving forward and having what you want in life, love and sex? Do you want to create happy, healthy relationships rooted in confidence and security? Do you want an exciting sex life you enjoy? For 20 years I’ve been in private practice and an expert on UK/US TV helping thousands of people just like you have whole-life success and happiness. You too can let go of the past, overcome limiting beliefs, reset thinking patterns, transform trauma, feel positive emotions, increase sexual enjoyment, and create a new version of yourself, one that you LOVE.
020 4538 9870 View 020 4538 9870
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Thomas Sherry Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
London SW4
I have worked as a psychotherapist for over 20 years. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxeity, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome. I'm here to help you understand the lables given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system and which can be supportive or undermining. I love seeing how clients thrive by having a confidential space to express themselves honestly and gain a deep perspective on their life.
I have worked as a psychotherapist for over 20 years. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxeity, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome. I'm here to help you understand the lables given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system and which can be supportive or undermining. I love seeing how clients thrive by having a confidential space to express themselves honestly and gain a deep perspective on their life.
020 3835 4688 View 020 3835 4688
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Audrey Stephenson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London W1W
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.
020 3835 6182 View 020 3835 6182
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Alexander Isaksson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
London E1
Welcome. This is a space for you where your voice matters and deserves to be heard. The core of my work is Integrative Psychotherapy (Mindfulness-based) in a one-to-one setting from Shoreditch, Hackney Central and Highbury Fields. Therapy can be thought of as a return home to ourselves. However the journey is not an instant fix. It is more helpful to think of it as a process of uncovering our histories, current struggles, how we get our needs met, and the ways we compromise ourselves. Through increased awareness, new possibilities and ways of being naturally emerge. In turn, our person finds itself more at home in life.
Welcome. This is a space for you where your voice matters and deserves to be heard. The core of my work is Integrative Psychotherapy (Mindfulness-based) in a one-to-one setting from Shoreditch, Hackney Central and Highbury Fields. Therapy can be thought of as a return home to ourselves. However the journey is not an instant fix. It is more helpful to think of it as a process of uncovering our histories, current struggles, how we get our needs met, and the ways we compromise ourselves. Through increased awareness, new possibilities and ways of being naturally emerge. In turn, our person finds itself more at home in life.
020 3319 6682 View 020 3319 6682
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Intima Therapy
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
London W4
Imago, Bader pearson model, Gottmans, PAIRs, CBT
We bring together a collective of hand-picked, qualified psychosexual and relationship therapists who are passionate about supporting individuals and couples.
Imago, Bader pearson model, Gottmans, PAIRs, CBT
We bring together a collective of hand-picked, qualified psychosexual and relationship therapists who are passionate about supporting individuals and couples.
020 4652 3839 View 020 4652 3839

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How does Imago therapy work?
Imago relationship therapy is a form of couples counseling meant to help partners address conflict, communication problems, and related issues. Imago sessions typically involve couples sitting facing each other and participating in guided conversations. Therapy will also involve exercises such as re-imagining one’s partner as a wounded child; re-romanticising a relationship through appreciation, surprises, and even gift-giving and restructuring frustrations by transforming complaints into requests. The ultimate goal is to re-envision the relationship as a source of safety and happiness.

What is the Imago method?
A core technique of Imago therapy is the Imago dialogue, in which partners learn to avoid hurtful statements and establish ways to interact based on each having equal space and power. In the dialogue, partners take turns as the “sender,” who shares their thoughts, and the “receiver.” The receiver is asked to “mirror,” or paraphrase, what their partner has said, without response or rebuttal, and then validate their statements, acknowledging understanding even if they do not personally agree with it. Finally, the receiver displays empathy by stating what they imagine the other is feeling, and showing appreciation for it.

How long does Imago therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for Imago therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core techniques of Imago coaching, some couples quickly make progress, but most should expect sessions to extend for months, encompassing at least 12 to 20 sessions, along with extensive “homework” from their therapist.

Does Imago therapy work?
There is limited empirical evidence to support the benefits of Imago therapy, but some smaller studies suggest that it does help couples, at least in the short-term. A 2017 study found that marital satisfaction increased significantly after couples completed 12 sessions of Imago therapy, and remained higher for some time after that, but did not always result in “complete recovery.” Other studies found greater empathy and fewer feelings of relationship burnout in couples after therapy. Some research suggests that Imago therapy can aid individuals as well as couples; people with ADHD in particular may benefit from the development of communication, self-control, and listening skills that form the basis of the technique.