Schema Therapy Counselling in Southwark
My approach is grounded in Schema Therapy and Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP).
Welcome! Are you ready for change? Let's figure it out together.
It's okay if you don't have all the words for what's bothering you yet. Whether your career demands high-performance or just someone looking for a more fulfilling life with better relationships, I've spent the last 15 years helping individuals break through self-sabotaging patterns and manage the anxiety that holds them back.
My approach is grounded in Schema Therapy and Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP).
Welcome! Are you ready for change? Let's figure it out together.
It's okay if you don't have all the words for what's bothering you yet. Whether your career demands high-performance or just someone looking for a more fulfilling life with better relationships, I've spent the last 15 years helping individuals break through self-sabotaging patterns and manage the anxiety that holds them back.
I mainly use CBT, EMDR (for trauma focused work) and third wave approaches such as Schema Therapy and compassion focused and mindfulness based therapies.
Hello, I am a counselling psychologist with 15+ years experience offering therapy in the NHS and private practice in London Bridge and Angel, Islington. I work from the premise that we are all humans trying to make sense of the world and our internal experiences. Life events and experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed and confused. Therapy can support you to make sense of what you have been through as well as develop coping strategies to move towards your life goals.
I mainly use CBT, EMDR (for trauma focused work) and third wave approaches such as Schema Therapy and compassion focused and mindfulness based therapies.
Hello, I am a counselling psychologist with 15+ years experience offering therapy in the NHS and private practice in London Bridge and Angel, Islington. I work from the premise that we are all humans trying to make sense of the world and our internal experiences. Life events and experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed and confused. Therapy can support you to make sense of what you have been through as well as develop coping strategies to move towards your life goals.
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.
Life can become overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, grief, depression, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties or major life changes begin to affect how you feel, think and cope day to day. You may feel stuck, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward. You may also be navigating immigration, cultural identity, family expectations, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, or the search for safety and belonging. I offer a warm, thoughtful and evidence-based space to help you feel understood and supported.
Life can become overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, grief, depression, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties or major life changes begin to affect how you feel, think and cope day to day. You may feel stuck, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward. You may also be navigating immigration, cultural identity, family expectations, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, or the search for safety and belonging. I offer a warm, thoughtful and evidence-based space to help you feel understood and supported.
To meet In therapy is to face your fears and vulnerability in a safe and non judgemental space. I love to create an alliance with you as a client to discover and challenge what lies Inside you, aim to have a deep understanding of your world, your hopes and your needs. Often people need to find their own truth and for this we may need to find questions that need answering , uncover pathways that feel blocked and make choices that can unlock you towards freedom and a more loving space for your self and your life.
To meet In therapy is to face your fears and vulnerability in a safe and non judgemental space. I love to create an alliance with you as a client to discover and challenge what lies Inside you, aim to have a deep understanding of your world, your hopes and your needs. Often people need to find their own truth and for this we may need to find questions that need answering , uncover pathways that feel blocked and make choices that can unlock you towards freedom and a more loving space for your self and your life.
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 have extensive experience adapting contemporary therapy and counselling and tailoring it to unique cultural nuances.
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 have extensive experience adapting contemporary therapy and counselling and tailoring it to unique cultural nuances.
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I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with experience in private practice and the NHS. I hold a PhD and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from King's College London. I integrate therapeutic models recommended by NICE Guidelines, including CBT, third-wave approaches, Psychodynamic, and Systemic models. I offer support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting struggles, life transitions, and neurodiversity.
Welcome!
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with experience in private practice and the NHS. I hold a PhD and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from King's College London. I integrate therapeutic models recommended by NICE Guidelines, including CBT, third-wave approaches, Psychodynamic, and Systemic models. I offer support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting struggles, life transitions, and neurodiversity.
Providing CBT interventions, including third-wave approaches: ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy.
An evidence-based approach leads to a better course of action, for transferable skills and meaningful insights. Experienced in entrepreneurship, publishing, organisational consultancy, and innovation management.
Providing CBT interventions, including third-wave approaches: ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy.
An evidence-based approach leads to a better course of action, for transferable skills and meaningful insights. Experienced in entrepreneurship, publishing, organisational consultancy, and innovation management.
I am a depth‑oriented integrative counsellor and psychedelic integration therapist supporting individuals in moving through psychological challenges into a deeper sense of coherence with themselves, others, and existence.
I believe that your symptoms are not errors. They are calling for your attention, calling you home. Together, we will trace the thread of your difficulties back to their origins and further to where they lead. Because the question is not only 'why?', but 'what for?'
A strong container of the therapeutic relationship is where I hold you & the process with deep attunement, fierce compassion, honesty, & humour.
I am a depth‑oriented integrative counsellor and psychedelic integration therapist supporting individuals in moving through psychological challenges into a deeper sense of coherence with themselves, others, and existence.
I believe that your symptoms are not errors. They are calling for your attention, calling you home. Together, we will trace the thread of your difficulties back to their origins and further to where they lead. Because the question is not only 'why?', but 'what for?'
A strong container of the therapeutic relationship is where I hold you & the process with deep attunement, fierce compassion, honesty, & humour.
Drawing on Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), EMDR, and CBT, I help clients gain meaningful change.
Are you wondering whether ADHD might explain some of the challenges you've experienced throughout your life? Perhaps you struggle with concentration, organisation, procrastination, emotional overwhelm, or a constant feeling of working harder than everyone else just to keep up. I provide comprehensive Adult ADHD Assessments and ADHD therapy for adults seeking clarity, understanding, and support. Alongside ADHD, many of the people I work with experience anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, loneliness, or depression. Together, we can help you build greater confidence and self-compassion.
Drawing on Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), EMDR, and CBT, I help clients gain meaningful change.
Are you wondering whether ADHD might explain some of the challenges you've experienced throughout your life? Perhaps you struggle with concentration, organisation, procrastination, emotional overwhelm, or a constant feeling of working harder than everyone else just to keep up. I provide comprehensive Adult ADHD Assessments and ADHD therapy for adults seeking clarity, understanding, and support. Alongside ADHD, many of the people I work with experience anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, loneliness, or depression. Together, we can help you build greater confidence and self-compassion.
My approach is evidence-based and grounded in Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, complemented by DBT coping skills coaching, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotion-focused Therapy for couples (EFT).
Perhaps you cope well in some areas of life but have been troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts or life patterns for a while. Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you. There are many times when speaking with a trained professional can help. I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist, certified MBT and Schema Therapist, and Supervisor with extensive experience in providing and leading therapy services in the NHS and private practice. I work with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, which may be rooted in adverse childhood experiences.
My approach is evidence-based and grounded in Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, complemented by DBT coping skills coaching, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotion-focused Therapy for couples (EFT).
Perhaps you cope well in some areas of life but have been troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts or life patterns for a while. Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you. There are many times when speaking with a trained professional can help. I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist, certified MBT and Schema Therapist, and Supervisor with extensive experience in providing and leading therapy services in the NHS and private practice. I work with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, which may be rooted in adverse childhood experiences.
I offer a range of different therapies including CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Schema Therapy and EMDR.
Whether you're dealing with low mood, anxiety, PTSD or relational problems, I will support you to better understand your difficulties and make changes so you feel calmer and more secure. I am registered with the HCPC & have over 10 years experience across the NHS & private practice.
I offer a range of different therapies including CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Schema Therapy and EMDR.
Whether you're dealing with low mood, anxiety, PTSD or relational problems, I will support you to better understand your difficulties and make changes so you feel calmer and more secure. I am registered with the HCPC & have over 10 years experience across the NHS & private practice.
Alongside EMDR and Schema Therapy, I integrate approaches including IFS, CBT, DBT, ACT, MBT, and MI to adapt therapy to your individual needs.
I’m a registered Principal Psychologist, EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and Consultant-in-training, and ISST Certified Schema Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship or family difficulties. My approach goes beyond simply understanding problems on an intellectual level. I believe deeper healing happens when we work with the emotional and bodily impact of our experiences, not just the thoughts around them. I help clients understand and break free from deeper patterns that keep them stuck and affect their relationships and wellbeing.
Alongside EMDR and Schema Therapy, I integrate approaches including IFS, CBT, DBT, ACT, MBT, and MI to adapt therapy to your individual needs.
I’m a registered Principal Psychologist, EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and Consultant-in-training, and ISST Certified Schema Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship or family difficulties. My approach goes beyond simply understanding problems on an intellectual level. I believe deeper healing happens when we work with the emotional and bodily impact of our experiences, not just the thoughts around them. I help clients understand and break free from deeper patterns that keep them stuck and affect their relationships and wellbeing.
If you have longer-lasting issues, that might feel almost impossible to change, we may also include the use of schema therapy
Hello! I'm Malcolm; I use a third-wave cognitive approach approach to therapy. I will work with you to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma or grief. Generally, I would expect to see a positive change in 8-10 sessions.
In terms of training, I am a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist, an Associate Member of ISST (International Schema Society) and am experienced in the use of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
If you have longer-lasting issues, that might feel almost impossible to change, we may also include the use of schema therapy
Hello! I'm Malcolm; I use a third-wave cognitive approach approach to therapy. I will work with you to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma or grief. Generally, I would expect to see a positive change in 8-10 sessions.
In terms of training, I am a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist, an Associate Member of ISST (International Schema Society) and am experienced in the use of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
If you are experiencing psychological distress and would like to understand a) what is happening to you and b) how you can cope more effectively with your symptoms - Then I am here to assist you. Initially, I will work with you to help you to understand what is making you feel the way you do. Following this, I will help you to develop coping strategies to reduce your distress. Finally, I will help you identify the route cause/causes of what makes you feel the way you do and assist you to move on from it using a variety of psychological interventions. (Psychological interventions will vary according to the route causes identified.)
If you are experiencing psychological distress and would like to understand a) what is happening to you and b) how you can cope more effectively with your symptoms - Then I am here to assist you. Initially, I will work with you to help you to understand what is making you feel the way you do. Following this, I will help you to develop coping strategies to reduce your distress. Finally, I will help you identify the route cause/causes of what makes you feel the way you do and assist you to move on from it using a variety of psychological interventions. (Psychological interventions will vary according to the route causes identified.)
I work integratively, where I combine approaches (such as MBT, Schema Therapy, CBT & EFT couples therapy) tailored to best fit with your needs and goals.
Are you experiencing challenges with your relationships, difficult feelings, such as anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns in your life? Perhaps you deal with your pressures so that others around you don’t seem to notice yet inwardly feel troubled or unsettled. Or you might have had a difficult recent life event or yet to deal fully with early life experiences that are impacting you now? I’m a Senior Counselling Psychologist and accredited Mentalisation Based Therapist. I can help you, as an individual or couple, to understand what is happening at a deeper level, so you can find new ways of moving forward.
I work integratively, where I combine approaches (such as MBT, Schema Therapy, CBT & EFT couples therapy) tailored to best fit with your needs and goals.
Are you experiencing challenges with your relationships, difficult feelings, such as anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns in your life? Perhaps you deal with your pressures so that others around you don’t seem to notice yet inwardly feel troubled or unsettled. Or you might have had a difficult recent life event or yet to deal fully with early life experiences that are impacting you now? I’m a Senior Counselling Psychologist and accredited Mentalisation Based Therapist. I can help you, as an individual or couple, to understand what is happening at a deeper level, so you can find new ways of moving forward.
As my ideal client, you're a professional, facing tricky obstacles at work or at home, who knows that you've got to grow to live better. You know about personal development, but are unconvinced by the usual solutions. You want to know how all your problems fit together, and develop a step by step programme for personal change, that addresses the difficulties you face in priority order. You don't see yourself as "mentallly ill"; rather, you're stuck in a difficult place on the journey of life. You're looking for the support, knowledge and skills to get to a better place, a map and a straightforward guide on the path to wellbeing.
As my ideal client, you're a professional, facing tricky obstacles at work or at home, who knows that you've got to grow to live better. You know about personal development, but are unconvinced by the usual solutions. You want to know how all your problems fit together, and develop a step by step programme for personal change, that addresses the difficulties you face in priority order. You don't see yourself as "mentallly ill"; rather, you're stuck in a difficult place on the journey of life. You're looking for the support, knowledge and skills to get to a better place, a map and a straightforward guide on the path to wellbeing.
I use CBT, Schema therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and trauma-informed CBT.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or struggling with thoughts and experiences that feel hard to understand or share. This might be during pregnancy or early parenthood, or while living with longer-term difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, bipolar disorder, or psychosis. Many people I work with have felt misunderstood or marginalised within services and are seeking a safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive space to make sense of their experiences and move towards greater stability and wellbeing.
I use CBT, Schema therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and trauma-informed CBT.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or struggling with thoughts and experiences that feel hard to understand or share. This might be during pregnancy or early parenthood, or while living with longer-term difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, bipolar disorder, or psychosis. Many people I work with have felt misunderstood or marginalised within services and are seeking a safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive space to make sense of their experiences and move towards greater stability and wellbeing.
I am a trauma-informed counsellor and EMDR practitioner working with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and chronic stress. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck after long periods of coping alone. I provide a safe, structured, and compassionate space to process experiences at a manageable pace. My approach includes evidence-based counselling to support emotional regulation, self-understanding, and long-term psychological resilience.
I am a trauma-informed counsellor and EMDR practitioner working with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and chronic stress. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck after long periods of coping alone. I provide a safe, structured, and compassionate space to process experiences at a manageable pace. My approach includes evidence-based counselling to support emotional regulation, self-understanding, and long-term psychological resilience.
Hello, my name is Nicole. I’m a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor working with individuals and groups within the NHS and privately. I recognise the importance of our need for connection and how we relate or what interrupts us relating with each other. I place importance on the client and therapist relationship which can work as a model for you to experiment with new ideas about relationships, explore the dynamics of your relationships and sustain mutually satisfying relationships with others, as essential to your health and well-being.
Hello, my name is Nicole. I’m a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor working with individuals and groups within the NHS and privately. I recognise the importance of our need for connection and how we relate or what interrupts us relating with each other. I place importance on the client and therapist relationship which can work as a model for you to experiment with new ideas about relationships, explore the dynamics of your relationships and sustain mutually satisfying relationships with others, as essential to your health and well-being.
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How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.