Counselling in Stepney, London
I’m an experienced psychotherapist working in Central London, with in-person availability in the City and Pimlico, as well as online and from my home in Chiswick. I’ve worked in the NHS and private practice over the past 16 years, offering a warm, relational and affirming space for clients navigating a range of issues. While many people begin therapy to manage symptoms, I support clients in going deeper – exploring attachment patterns, family dynamics, and self-critical thinking. My approach is integrative, drawing on neuroscience, mindfulness, and existential therapy.
I’m an experienced psychotherapist working in Central London, with in-person availability in the City and Pimlico, as well as online and from my home in Chiswick. I’ve worked in the NHS and private practice over the past 16 years, offering a warm, relational and affirming space for clients navigating a range of issues. While many people begin therapy to manage symptoms, I support clients in going deeper – exploring attachment patterns, family dynamics, and self-critical thinking. My approach is integrative, drawing on neuroscience, mindfulness, and existential therapy.
About me: I combine a rigorous training at the University of Oxford with a gentle and compassionate approach to each individual client. We are all unique. So are the things we find painful or meaningful. The way forward will also be unique. I aim to provide a non-judgemental space in which we can identify how you might live a more rounded life. This is a gradual and meaningful journey towards some sense of healing, rather than a short-term alleviation of symptoms.
About me: I combine a rigorous training at the University of Oxford with a gentle and compassionate approach to each individual client. We are all unique. So are the things we find painful or meaningful. The way forward will also be unique. I aim to provide a non-judgemental space in which we can identify how you might live a more rounded life. This is a gradual and meaningful journey towards some sense of healing, rather than a short-term alleviation of symptoms.
You may come to therapy to speak about issues that make you angry, afraid or unhappy or that simply don't make sense. Understanding that we are all unique, with our own strengths, qualities and interests, as well as challenges, is hugely important for our well-being. We also know that through having a balanced view of ourselves, we can feel better equipped to cope with difficult emotional and psychological experiences and make positive connections with others. In our sessions, we will have the chance to explore whatever is troubling you to help you identify and confront such issues and feel more confident about yourself.
You may come to therapy to speak about issues that make you angry, afraid or unhappy or that simply don't make sense. Understanding that we are all unique, with our own strengths, qualities and interests, as well as challenges, is hugely important for our well-being. We also know that through having a balanced view of ourselves, we can feel better equipped to cope with difficult emotional and psychological experiences and make positive connections with others. In our sessions, we will have the chance to explore whatever is troubling you to help you identify and confront such issues and feel more confident about yourself.
Counselling/Psychotherapy can help us understand better how we behave, what motivates us, and how past experiences can affect current behaviour. By expressing whatever is uppermost in our mind, feelings, thoughts, wishes, fears, memories and dreams can be explored within the safety of the therapeutic relationship. The aim being to enable us to find more appropriate ways of coping with our difficulties and to bring about changes in our thinking, feeling and behaviour. Through exploration therapy hopes to enable us to live a more fulfilling life and reach our full potential in the face of life's limitations.
Counselling/Psychotherapy can help us understand better how we behave, what motivates us, and how past experiences can affect current behaviour. By expressing whatever is uppermost in our mind, feelings, thoughts, wishes, fears, memories and dreams can be explored within the safety of the therapeutic relationship. The aim being to enable us to find more appropriate ways of coping with our difficulties and to bring about changes in our thinking, feeling and behaviour. Through exploration therapy hopes to enable us to live a more fulfilling life and reach our full potential in the face of life's limitations.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, and counsellor offering online therapy for adults and couples in English and Italian. I support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and sexual concerns, and life transitions. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, tailored to each individual. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space, working inclusively with all identities, including LGBTQ+ clients. I am here to help you feel understood, build resilience, and move towards meaningful and lasting change.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, and counsellor offering online therapy for adults and couples in English and Italian. I support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and sexual concerns, and life transitions. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, tailored to each individual. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space, working inclusively with all identities, including LGBTQ+ clients. I am here to help you feel understood, build resilience, and move towards meaningful and lasting change.
I am a UKCP qualified Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP) and Chartered Counselling Psychologist (DCPsych, CPsychol., AFBPsS). Everyone deserves to have someone in their lives who can listen compassionately and hold a space of non-judgemental understanding. I try to offer that space, first and foremost. While doing this, I seek to understand where things may have been difficult and hold in mind your potential for growth and change. The underlying core of my approach is based on respecting your needs and safety, as well as helping you bring out your innate wisdom and strengths.
I am a UKCP qualified Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP) and Chartered Counselling Psychologist (DCPsych, CPsychol., AFBPsS). Everyone deserves to have someone in their lives who can listen compassionately and hold a space of non-judgemental understanding. I try to offer that space, first and foremost. While doing this, I seek to understand where things may have been difficult and hold in mind your potential for growth and change. The underlying core of my approach is based on respecting your needs and safety, as well as helping you bring out your innate wisdom and strengths.
Thank you for taking a look at my page. You are probably here because you are struggling with something life has thrown at you. I hope I can help. It is important when embarking on a therapeutic journey that you feel comfortable working with your therapist of choice. I offer a free initial consultation so you can get a feel for how I work and if I am the right therapist for you. I work with individuals, couples and I run groups. I tend to start by working weekly but am flexible depending on your needs. Some clients are looking for long-term counselling, others might only need a few sessions.
Thank you for taking a look at my page. You are probably here because you are struggling with something life has thrown at you. I hope I can help. It is important when embarking on a therapeutic journey that you feel comfortable working with your therapist of choice. I offer a free initial consultation so you can get a feel for how I work and if I am the right therapist for you. I work with individuals, couples and I run groups. I tend to start by working weekly but am flexible depending on your needs. Some clients are looking for long-term counselling, others might only need a few sessions.
The most important thing I can do for you is to help you understand yourself better, to know why you do the things you do and find certain situations difficult. I work with people who want to understand why they can't assert themselves, find enjoyment in life, make friends, recover from bereavement or the end of a relationship, why they get so angry, have addictions, obsessions and intrusive thoughts or why they don't know what to do about a partner who is controllling or abusive. Alternatively, I can offer EMDR, which is a treatment for trauma and other experiences from the recent or distant past which have adversely affected you.
The most important thing I can do for you is to help you understand yourself better, to know why you do the things you do and find certain situations difficult. I work with people who want to understand why they can't assert themselves, find enjoyment in life, make friends, recover from bereavement or the end of a relationship, why they get so angry, have addictions, obsessions and intrusive thoughts or why they don't know what to do about a partner who is controllling or abusive. Alternatively, I can offer EMDR, which is a treatment for trauma and other experiences from the recent or distant past which have adversely affected you.
I am a qualified person-centred therapist. I work with individuals who are straight, gay, queer, bi, asexual, questioning and all genders including cis, trans, intersex, non-binary, genderqueer and gender questioning people. I am sex-positive and kink friendly. I have experience of a wide variety of different issues such as; anxiety, Neurodiversity, low mood, end of life, chronic illness, disability, parenting, break up, trauma, sexual abuse, addictions, low self esteem and relationship issues. The people I have helped have had feelings that range from mild upset or worry, through intense levels of distress and despair.
I am a qualified person-centred therapist. I work with individuals who are straight, gay, queer, bi, asexual, questioning and all genders including cis, trans, intersex, non-binary, genderqueer and gender questioning people. I am sex-positive and kink friendly. I have experience of a wide variety of different issues such as; anxiety, Neurodiversity, low mood, end of life, chronic illness, disability, parenting, break up, trauma, sexual abuse, addictions, low self esteem and relationship issues. The people I have helped have had feelings that range from mild upset or worry, through intense levels of distress and despair.
I am a chartered psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) practitioner and Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) practitioner with the Metacognitive Therapy Institute (MCT-I). In my practice I focus on developing a collaborative and client centred understanding of presenting problems together with tailor-making treatment programmes using either CBT or MCT. I have over 25 years experience working as a clinician.
I am a chartered psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) practitioner and Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) practitioner with the Metacognitive Therapy Institute (MCT-I). In my practice I focus on developing a collaborative and client centred understanding of presenting problems together with tailor-making treatment programmes using either CBT or MCT. I have over 25 years experience working as a clinician.
Sarah is a successful paralegal in the City who struggled with shameful feelings and self-disgust most of her life. Typically as Christmas was approaching and lots of parties invitations started to arrive on her desk, she would surrender into procrastination and self-criticism, in order to avoid a situation she felt likely to fail, supported by an exaggerated set of predictions about social embarrassment or other social disasters. Sarah struggles to improve her confidence and esteem - in spite of a successful academic and professional life. Her efforts are genuine but exhausting and she often is trapped by episodes of depression.
Sarah is a successful paralegal in the City who struggled with shameful feelings and self-disgust most of her life. Typically as Christmas was approaching and lots of parties invitations started to arrive on her desk, she would surrender into procrastination and self-criticism, in order to avoid a situation she felt likely to fail, supported by an exaggerated set of predictions about social embarrassment or other social disasters. Sarah struggles to improve her confidence and esteem - in spite of a successful academic and professional life. Her efforts are genuine but exhausting and she often is trapped by episodes of depression.
If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of finding a therapist and I understand that this is a courageous step. A step towards change and commitment to yourself. Maybe you are wanting to understand yourself better? Looking for an opportunity to have a deeper knowledge of yourself and your behaviour? You might want more satisfaction in your career or be struggling with a personal or business relationship? Experiencing a loss? Recent diagnosis of life limiting illness? Or seeking a professional relationship with someone that will allow space for talking about your problems/challenges and explore these experiences?
If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of finding a therapist and I understand that this is a courageous step. A step towards change and commitment to yourself. Maybe you are wanting to understand yourself better? Looking for an opportunity to have a deeper knowledge of yourself and your behaviour? You might want more satisfaction in your career or be struggling with a personal or business relationship? Experiencing a loss? Recent diagnosis of life limiting illness? Or seeking a professional relationship with someone that will allow space for talking about your problems/challenges and explore these experiences?
I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy to adults on a short-term or a long-term basis. I'm committed to the values of equality, diversity and inclusion and I welcome clients from all backgrounds and identities.
I work with clients who come for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem or body confidence issues. I have specialist experience of working with disability, neurodiversity and chronic ill health.
I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy to adults on a short-term or a long-term basis. I'm committed to the values of equality, diversity and inclusion and I welcome clients from all backgrounds and identities.
I work with clients who come for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem or body confidence issues. I have specialist experience of working with disability, neurodiversity and chronic ill health.
Hi, my name is Monowara Khatun, founder of SageCBT. I am a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) working with children, young people, and parents who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate emotional and mental health challenges such as anxiety, low mood, behavioural difficulties, or neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, autism). I have over 9 working experience working in mental health services including CAMHS. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space and use tailored, evidence-based approaches to help them feel heard, build resilience, and develop the tools and confidence to move forward.
Hi, my name is Monowara Khatun, founder of SageCBT. I am a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) working with children, young people, and parents who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate emotional and mental health challenges such as anxiety, low mood, behavioural difficulties, or neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, autism). I have over 9 working experience working in mental health services including CAMHS. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space and use tailored, evidence-based approaches to help them feel heard, build resilience, and develop the tools and confidence to move forward.
I work with adults who may be struggling with anxiety-related difficulties such as social anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, or PTSD, as well as low mood, low self-esteem, or ongoing stress. You might notice feeling caught in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, avoidance, or feeling stuck, and want to take a step back and understand how these patterns are being maintained so you can begin to change them. This is the place for you if you're looking to build practical skills and greater psychological flexibility, so you can move toward living in ways that feel more meaningful and aligned with what matters to you.
I work with adults who may be struggling with anxiety-related difficulties such as social anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, or PTSD, as well as low mood, low self-esteem, or ongoing stress. You might notice feeling caught in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, avoidance, or feeling stuck, and want to take a step back and understand how these patterns are being maintained so you can begin to change them. This is the place for you if you're looking to build practical skills and greater psychological flexibility, so you can move toward living in ways that feel more meaningful and aligned with what matters to you.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Your mind may not switch off, your body may feel constantly on edge, or you may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships. I specialise in working with Muslims navigating anxiety, trauma, and intimacy struggles, especially when mainstream therapy has not felt like the right fit.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Your mind may not switch off, your body may feel constantly on edge, or you may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships. I specialise in working with Muslims navigating anxiety, trauma, and intimacy struggles, especially when mainstream therapy has not felt like the right fit.
I work with adults and couples from different backgrounds. With 19 years of experience in this field I’ll be there to support you to look into your issue/s and make a better sense of it. Together we will focus on your life experiences. I will make sure that you will feel safe and comfortable enough to touch on your experiences and difficult feelings and will help you to get to the root causes of your problems and release your bottled up emotions, clear your mind and bring back joy and happiness into your life.
I work with adults and couples from different backgrounds. With 19 years of experience in this field I’ll be there to support you to look into your issue/s and make a better sense of it. Together we will focus on your life experiences. I will make sure that you will feel safe and comfortable enough to touch on your experiences and difficult feelings and will help you to get to the root causes of your problems and release your bottled up emotions, clear your mind and bring back joy and happiness into your life.
I have been lucky enough in my career to date to work with some incredibly inspiring and brave individuals who have been at a crossroads in their life. Sometimes making change felt frightening or impossible due to past beliefs, stuck patterns of behaviour or limiting thought processes. Others were struggling to move on after devastation, illness, loss or identity crisis. I believe it is a privilege to be able to guide those in need at these times due to the courage and vulnerability they show. They are asking from the heart for a new beginning - to break from the past, not feel scared by the future and live truly in the present.
I have been lucky enough in my career to date to work with some incredibly inspiring and brave individuals who have been at a crossroads in their life. Sometimes making change felt frightening or impossible due to past beliefs, stuck patterns of behaviour or limiting thought processes. Others were struggling to move on after devastation, illness, loss or identity crisis. I believe it is a privilege to be able to guide those in need at these times due to the courage and vulnerability they show. They are asking from the heart for a new beginning - to break from the past, not feel scared by the future and live truly in the present.
Thank you for looking at my profile. I have over 30 years experience as a Person Centred Therapist.. I offer a non judgmental therapeutic space where you can safely and confidentially explore anything that you want to talk about. No issue is too difficult or too small. It all matters. Together we can find ways for you to feel happier, resolve issues, and live a more satisfying life. I have a wide range of experience of all different issues and will meet you with total acceptance. I may have heard similar stories but you are unique and what you need will be unique to you.
Thank you for looking at my profile. I have over 30 years experience as a Person Centred Therapist.. I offer a non judgmental therapeutic space where you can safely and confidentially explore anything that you want to talk about. No issue is too difficult or too small. It all matters. Together we can find ways for you to feel happier, resolve issues, and live a more satisfying life. I have a wide range of experience of all different issues and will meet you with total acceptance. I may have heard similar stories but you are unique and what you need will be unique to you.
Finding the right therapist for you is as much about their style and personality as their qualifications. I value warmth, collaboration, and humour when appropriate and I endeavour to bring these qualities to my practice. My work is integrative which means I can use different theories to suit each individual client's needs. I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches. I am also influenced by my interest in film and literature. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Finding the right therapist for you is as much about their style and personality as their qualifications. I value warmth, collaboration, and humour when appropriate and I endeavour to bring these qualities to my practice. My work is integrative which means I can use different theories to suit each individual client's needs. I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches. I am also influenced by my interest in film and literature. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Nearby Searches for Stepney, London
- Aldgate
- Bethnal Green
- Bishopsgate
- Canary Wharf
- Haggerston
- Shadwell
- Shoreditch
- Spitalfields
- Tower Hamlets
- Tower Hill
- Wapping
- Whitechapel
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Stepney, London
40+
Average cost per session
£80
Counsellors in Stepney, London who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 85% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Stress |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Aviva |
| 60% | AXA PPP |
| 55% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Counsellors in Stepney, London see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 61% | Female | |
| 34% | Male | |
| 5% | Non-Binary |