Counselling in Southwark, London
Hello, my name is Ladan Ghiami and I'm a counselling psychologist and psychotherapist.
I'm an experienced practitioner and have been working with clients for over 21 years in a range of settings including primary care in the NHS, student counselling in higher education and my private practice which I set up in 2008. I work with individuals and couples in a collaborative, relational and creative way. I view therapy as a holistic process and will encourage you to look at all aspects of your life and to be open to learning more about yourself and the potential you hold within you.
Hello, my name is Ladan Ghiami and I'm a counselling psychologist and psychotherapist.
I'm an experienced practitioner and have been working with clients for over 21 years in a range of settings including primary care in the NHS, student counselling in higher education and my private practice which I set up in 2008. I work with individuals and couples in a collaborative, relational and creative way. I view therapy as a holistic process and will encourage you to look at all aspects of your life and to be open to learning more about yourself and the potential you hold within you.
As a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, I provide compassionate and individualised psychological therapy for a range of difficulties, specialising in trauma and related difficulties, such as PTSD, attachment/relational difficulties, anxiety and low mood. My practice is largely informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and I also incorporate other modalities including Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition, I specialize in trauma-focused interventions, including EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
As a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, I provide compassionate and individualised psychological therapy for a range of difficulties, specialising in trauma and related difficulties, such as PTSD, attachment/relational difficulties, anxiety and low mood. My practice is largely informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and I also incorporate other modalities including Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition, I specialize in trauma-focused interventions, including EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
Past challenges and traumatic experiences can create barriers that prevent us from fully engaging with and appreciating the present. If you're an adult seeking a safe and supportive space to work through childhood or adolescent trauma, domestic or sexual abuse, or other personal challenges, I encourage you to reach out. I currently offer weekly face to face and online therapy sessions at my practice located in Bermondsey, South London.
Past challenges and traumatic experiences can create barriers that prevent us from fully engaging with and appreciating the present. If you're an adult seeking a safe and supportive space to work through childhood or adolescent trauma, domestic or sexual abuse, or other personal challenges, I encourage you to reach out. I currently offer weekly face to face and online therapy sessions at my practice located in Bermondsey, South London.
I have over 10 years experience supporting people with Anxiety and Depression. I can help you to break out of unhelpful patterns in the way you think and behave, and get you feeling better again. I have extensive experience in working with Trauma, OCD and Low Self-Esteem. I also have training in working with ADHD and Autism.
I have a special interest working with clients during the peri-natal period and with people trying to conceive. I can offer therapy to support with infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, as well as relationship difficulties impacting on your mood.
I have over 10 years experience supporting people with Anxiety and Depression. I can help you to break out of unhelpful patterns in the way you think and behave, and get you feeling better again. I have extensive experience in working with Trauma, OCD and Low Self-Esteem. I also have training in working with ADHD and Autism.
I have a special interest working with clients during the peri-natal period and with people trying to conceive. I can offer therapy to support with infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, as well as relationship difficulties impacting on your mood.
Hello, I’m Adela, a counselling psychologist with over ten years of clinical experience in both the NHS and private practice. I’m dedicated to helping individuals create meaningful change through a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to each person’s unique needs. I work in a way that is integrative, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches—including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ,and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT. I also incorporate psychodynamic knowledge to help us explore underlying patterns and influences that may be impacting your well-being.
Hello, I’m Adela, a counselling psychologist with over ten years of clinical experience in both the NHS and private practice. I’m dedicated to helping individuals create meaningful change through a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to each person’s unique needs. I work in a way that is integrative, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches—including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ,and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT. I also incorporate psychodynamic knowledge to help us explore underlying patterns and influences that may be impacting your well-being.
At certain points in everyone lives, there comes a time when life, work, family, loss, or the unhelpful ways you cope with stress can become overwhelming. I have worked with many people for over sixteen years who have experienced relational difficulties, I have experience in working with people who suffer with anxiety, depression, work related stress, relationship difficulties, addiction and addictive disorders, bereavement and loss. People who have been in recovery from addiction, and young people who have found self-isolation and lockdowns from Covid-19 too much to manage. Even though everyone has stopped talking about Covid.
At certain points in everyone lives, there comes a time when life, work, family, loss, or the unhelpful ways you cope with stress can become overwhelming. I have worked with many people for over sixteen years who have experienced relational difficulties, I have experience in working with people who suffer with anxiety, depression, work related stress, relationship difficulties, addiction and addictive disorders, bereavement and loss. People who have been in recovery from addiction, and young people who have found self-isolation and lockdowns from Covid-19 too much to manage. Even though everyone has stopped talking about Covid.
Feeling isolated, stuck, numb or in distress? Struggling with past experiences affecting your current connections? Close relationships lacking depth or intimacy? Or following a similar destructive pattern? Wrestling with worthlessness or asserting yourself? Facing a new crisis or transition? Life feeling empty and meaningless? Counselling can help remedy these issues. I specialise in exploring relationships, addressing communication challenges, conflicts, intimacy issues, family dynamics, and self-improvement. My compassionate, non-judgmental, client-centred approach creates a warm, inclusive, respectful, and confidential space.
Feeling isolated, stuck, numb or in distress? Struggling with past experiences affecting your current connections? Close relationships lacking depth or intimacy? Or following a similar destructive pattern? Wrestling with worthlessness or asserting yourself? Facing a new crisis or transition? Life feeling empty and meaningless? Counselling can help remedy these issues. I specialise in exploring relationships, addressing communication challenges, conflicts, intimacy issues, family dynamics, and self-improvement. My compassionate, non-judgmental, client-centred approach creates a warm, inclusive, respectful, and confidential space.
At the heart of my work, I strive to create a warm and compassionate space for clients from all walks of life. I work with clients presenting with various challenges including relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, anxiety and low mood. I also have experience working with complex mental health and co-morbid difficulties, including trauma and childhood abuse. Whether your issue feels vague or specific, therapy can help you understand how the past informs current patterns, develop coping skills to process difficult feelings, and nurture the internal strengths and resources that we all hold.
At the heart of my work, I strive to create a warm and compassionate space for clients from all walks of life. I work with clients presenting with various challenges including relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, anxiety and low mood. I also have experience working with complex mental health and co-morbid difficulties, including trauma and childhood abuse. Whether your issue feels vague or specific, therapy can help you understand how the past informs current patterns, develop coping skills to process difficult feelings, and nurture the internal strengths and resources that we all hold.
Searching online for a therapist might not be easy, but finding a good fit is essential to feel safe and get the most out of your effort, time, and money. If you are reading this... ...then the chances are, something is troubling you, something is not right, something is not working for you right now in your life. So, something needs to be addressed, acknowledged, processed, changed and healed in order for you to move forward with your life. You have the opportunity in therapy to learn how to reassert control over your heart, mind, body and soul. ...and that's where I can help!
Searching online for a therapist might not be easy, but finding a good fit is essential to feel safe and get the most out of your effort, time, and money. If you are reading this... ...then the chances are, something is troubling you, something is not right, something is not working for you right now in your life. So, something needs to be addressed, acknowledged, processed, changed and healed in order for you to move forward with your life. You have the opportunity in therapy to learn how to reassert control over your heart, mind, body and soul. ...and that's where I can help!
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.
I work with people who are stuck and want to get moving again in some area of their lives. They can be stuck for many reasons, but commonly this is anxiety, depression or life events, including the death of someone close, the loss of a job or illness, to name a few. To address these challenges, I offer a space and time to explore what is bothering you, what the best thing to focus on right now is, and how we can work together to get things moving again.
I work with people who are stuck and want to get moving again in some area of their lives. They can be stuck for many reasons, but commonly this is anxiety, depression or life events, including the death of someone close, the loss of a job or illness, to name a few. To address these challenges, I offer a space and time to explore what is bothering you, what the best thing to focus on right now is, and how we can work together to get things moving again.
Meet Our Counsellors
I am an integrative psychotherapist who can help with addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life changes. I will help you to make sense of life choices and to develop clearer thinking about your future decisions. I attune my way of working to the needs of my clients and adopt the most effective tools and techniques. You will benefit from clearer thinking and greater insight from working with me. I encourage my clients to bring about behavioural change in their lives by helping them to manifest positive qualities and stepping out of comfort zones.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who can help with addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life changes. I will help you to make sense of life choices and to develop clearer thinking about your future decisions. I attune my way of working to the needs of my clients and adopt the most effective tools and techniques. You will benefit from clearer thinking and greater insight from working with me. I encourage my clients to bring about behavioural change in their lives by helping them to manifest positive qualities and stepping out of comfort zones.
Dr Daisy Walton-Ellis
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Southwark, London SE1
Waitlist for new clients
As a senior clinical psychologist, I specialise in working with people experiencing low self-esteem, difficulty managing strong emotions and caught in unhelpful or destructive patterns in their relationships. Experiencing negative and traumatic events can lead us to develop ways of coping which allowed us to survive at the time, but now keep us stuck and keep our problems going.
I know how scary and shameful the idea of opening up about difficult experiences and self-destructive cycles can feel. I have a warm, genuine style, and make sure that you feel supported and never judged, so that you feel safe enough to do this work.
As a senior clinical psychologist, I specialise in working with people experiencing low self-esteem, difficulty managing strong emotions and caught in unhelpful or destructive patterns in their relationships. Experiencing negative and traumatic events can lead us to develop ways of coping which allowed us to survive at the time, but now keep us stuck and keep our problems going.
I know how scary and shameful the idea of opening up about difficult experiences and self-destructive cycles can feel. I have a warm, genuine style, and make sure that you feel supported and never judged, so that you feel safe enough to do this work.
I help individuals and couples who are interested in resolving issues from early life. You might have a clear idea about the problems or trauma you want to work on, or you may feel stuck, anxious, or angry without knowing what is causing you to feel this way. You may be looking for long term therapy to increase your self understanding or have a specific trauma you would like to work on in EMDR therapy.
You or your partner might have a sexual issue which is keeping you from a fulfilling sex life together, or you may want to work through conflicts that have arisen in your relationship.
I help individuals and couples who are interested in resolving issues from early life. You might have a clear idea about the problems or trauma you want to work on, or you may feel stuck, anxious, or angry without knowing what is causing you to feel this way. You may be looking for long term therapy to increase your self understanding or have a specific trauma you would like to work on in EMDR therapy.
You or your partner might have a sexual issue which is keeping you from a fulfilling sex life together, or you may want to work through conflicts that have arisen in your relationship.
Dr Chris MacGregor
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwark, London SE1
I work from a place of trying to support people in becoming unstuck and starting to move forward. Everybody comes to therapy with their own unique reasons. This can be due to specific psychological difficulties, such as depression or anxiety, feeling sad, difficult early life experiences, traumatic events, high-stress levels, or a general sense of feeling unfulfilled. I believe every person has a unique story, and psychological therapy should be adjusted appropriately as there is no “one-size-fits-all” in understanding our mental world.
I work from a place of trying to support people in becoming unstuck and starting to move forward. Everybody comes to therapy with their own unique reasons. This can be due to specific psychological difficulties, such as depression or anxiety, feeling sad, difficult early life experiences, traumatic events, high-stress levels, or a general sense of feeling unfulfilled. I believe every person has a unique story, and psychological therapy should be adjusted appropriately as there is no “one-size-fits-all” in understanding our mental world.
People seek counselling for many reasons. There is no rule for what you should and should not attend counselling for. Whether you are facing a challenging phase in your life, suffer from anxiety or depression, want to improve your emotional health, change recurring patterns of thought or behaviour, have relationship or sexual issues or perhaps need to talk to someone in a non-judgemental and confidential environment - counselling can help.
People seek counselling for many reasons. There is no rule for what you should and should not attend counselling for. Whether you are facing a challenging phase in your life, suffer from anxiety or depression, want to improve your emotional health, change recurring patterns of thought or behaviour, have relationship or sexual issues or perhaps need to talk to someone in a non-judgemental and confidential environment - counselling can help.
Lewis Daniel Alexander
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwark, London SE1
I completed my training as psychotherapist at the University of East London and have a psychology/social science background which also informs the work that I do with clients. I have experience working within the NHS and charity organisations as well working in private practice I am interested in social issues particularly those affecting marginalised groups and I am influenced by approaches such as feminism, gender & LGBT theory.
I completed my training as psychotherapist at the University of East London and have a psychology/social science background which also informs the work that I do with clients. I have experience working within the NHS and charity organisations as well working in private practice I am interested in social issues particularly those affecting marginalised groups and I am influenced by approaches such as feminism, gender & LGBT theory.
Reaching out for help can be hard but it is an important step in the right direction towards living your life fully. Sometimes trying to navigate through life alone can be confusing and speaking to friends or family can often be too difficult, this is why talking to a neutral professional counsellor can provide you with the support you need. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore the areas of your life that you are struggling with. By exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours of the past and present I can help you gain better self-awareness and overcome the obstacles weighing you down.
Reaching out for help can be hard but it is an important step in the right direction towards living your life fully. Sometimes trying to navigate through life alone can be confusing and speaking to friends or family can often be too difficult, this is why talking to a neutral professional counsellor can provide you with the support you need. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore the areas of your life that you are struggling with. By exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours of the past and present I can help you gain better self-awareness and overcome the obstacles weighing you down.
You might be feeling stuck or wondering whether you've made the right decision. You might not even know what the right decision is. You might even want to explore who it is that you are, why you do the things that you do, or why you're in the situation that you're in. If that is you, then consider what it is that counselling and psychotherapy might be able to do in helping you to consider all these questions that you might have about yourself and your situation.
You might be feeling stuck or wondering whether you've made the right decision. You might not even know what the right decision is. You might even want to explore who it is that you are, why you do the things that you do, or why you're in the situation that you're in. If that is you, then consider what it is that counselling and psychotherapy might be able to do in helping you to consider all these questions that you might have about yourself and your situation.
I am an experienced qualified Psychodynamic Psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council offering in-depth and short-term therapeutic treatment to adults. I work collaboratively with adults with a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, self-harm tendencies and feelings of isolation. I hold a BA Psych, HDip Ed and PG Dip Psychotherapy. Prior to individual based psychotherapy, I worked in the business sector for over 15 years, most recently in the development of psychology based performance solutions within organisations
I am an experienced qualified Psychodynamic Psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council offering in-depth and short-term therapeutic treatment to adults. I work collaboratively with adults with a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, self-harm tendencies and feelings of isolation. I hold a BA Psych, HDip Ed and PG Dip Psychotherapy. Prior to individual based psychotherapy, I worked in the business sector for over 15 years, most recently in the development of psychology based performance solutions within organisations
Nearby Searches for Southwark, London
- Aldgate
- Bermondsey
- Bishopsgate
- City of London
- Fleet Street
- Kennington
- Lambeth
- Moorgate
- South Bank
- Temple
- Tower Hill
- Walworth
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Number of Counsellors in Southwark, London
400+
Average cost per session
£75
Counsellors in Southwark, London who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 85% | Self Esteem |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
| 80% | Stress |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 67% | Aviva |
| 63% | AXA PPP |
| 62% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in Southwark, London see their clients
| 78% | In Person and Online | |
| 22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 66% | Female | |
| 33% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |