Counselling in Stoke Newington, London

Ela Smith
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Stoke Newington, London N16
I am an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, committed to providing an accepting and caring space for you to explore what you are struggling with. I have found that when you feel valued and understood by someone, you naturally become better at being able to offer that to yourself. I prioritise working to build trust, so I can be there to support you through painful and vulnerable moments. I believe that therapy can be a place where you get to explore parts of yourself that you might not often get to express. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and sexual trauma.
I am an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, committed to providing an accepting and caring space for you to explore what you are struggling with. I have found that when you feel valued and understood by someone, you naturally become better at being able to offer that to yourself. I prioritise working to build trust, so I can be there to support you through painful and vulnerable moments. I believe that therapy can be a place where you get to explore parts of yourself that you might not often get to express. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and sexual trauma.

Samira Belrhazi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16 (Online Only)
Being stuck in a pattern of relating to the self or others that is not serving us any longer is a common human experience. My approach is integrative mainly psychodynamic, meaning I work with a person's defences and resistance in a gentle but challenging way, examining early childhood experiences and relationships. I create a safe non-judgemental space for frank, open and intimate discussions about your issues and struggles.
Being stuck in a pattern of relating to the self or others that is not serving us any longer is a common human experience. My approach is integrative mainly psychodynamic, meaning I work with a person's defences and resistance in a gentle but challenging way, examining early childhood experiences and relationships. I create a safe non-judgemental space for frank, open and intimate discussions about your issues and struggles.

Liz Malpass
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I specialise in working with children, young people, families, and in supporting parents perinatally and beyond. I work with a wide range of issues that may have you or your child/family feeling unhappy, struggling, worried, or experiencing difficulties in relationships. I have experience of working with parents during pregnancy and perinatally where there may be struggles with mood and anxiety, or the transition to parenthood. I will provide an empathetic and confidential space to help you explore the challenges that have brought you to therapy, and to consider ways of of moving forward.
I specialise in working with children, young people, families, and in supporting parents perinatally and beyond. I work with a wide range of issues that may have you or your child/family feeling unhappy, struggling, worried, or experiencing difficulties in relationships. I have experience of working with parents during pregnancy and perinatally where there may be struggles with mood and anxiety, or the transition to parenthood. I will provide an empathetic and confidential space to help you explore the challenges that have brought you to therapy, and to consider ways of of moving forward.

Zaneta Masionis
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
My main aim as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgemental environment in which you as a client feel safe to explore and build trust. I offer a welcoming, confidential space for you to talk and explore any problems or challenges in your life that may be causing you to experience psychological and emotional pain in a safe setting at a pace that works for you. It doesn’t matter how problematic your life is or what form, or size the problems or challenges in your life take, if they are causing you to be unhappy then I can help you.
My main aim as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgemental environment in which you as a client feel safe to explore and build trust. I offer a welcoming, confidential space for you to talk and explore any problems or challenges in your life that may be causing you to experience psychological and emotional pain in a safe setting at a pace that works for you. It doesn’t matter how problematic your life is or what form, or size the problems or challenges in your life take, if they are causing you to be unhappy then I can help you.

Sophie Rae
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I offer a safe and confidential space to understand and work collaboratively to address a range of issues such as mood, self-esteem, unhelpful ways of coping and relationships. I tailor my approach to each individual, using the most appropriate, evidence-based models of psychological therapy.
I offer a safe and confidential space to understand and work collaboratively to address a range of issues such as mood, self-esteem, unhelpful ways of coping and relationships. I tailor my approach to each individual, using the most appropriate, evidence-based models of psychological therapy.

Rosemary Gomes
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I am a compassionate and insightful mental health professional possessing a broad range of clinical experience with people with mental health conditions. I have gained this from over 10 years of working therapeutically. I am passionate about using evidence-based psychological techniques that are grounded in a tailored understanding of a person’s distress. I do this by constructing and continually refining a formulation to make sense of someone’s difficulties, drawing on both theoretical models and information that presents during therapy. I am proactive and enthusiastic about achieving successful therapy outcomes.
I am a compassionate and insightful mental health professional possessing a broad range of clinical experience with people with mental health conditions. I have gained this from over 10 years of working therapeutically. I am passionate about using evidence-based psychological techniques that are grounded in a tailored understanding of a person’s distress. I do this by constructing and continually refining a formulation to make sense of someone’s difficulties, drawing on both theoretical models and information that presents during therapy. I am proactive and enthusiastic about achieving successful therapy outcomes.

Hannah Prytherch
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Stoke Newington, London N16
I’m a clinical psychologist offering private therapy alongside my role as a senior psychologist in the NHS. I draw on personal and professional experience to offer guidance within a warm, non-judgemental space. I like to work together with my client, exploring their needs and preferences and then offering ideas informed by a range of psychological models. The models I draw on most are Schema Therapy and third-wave CBT therapies such as ACT and CFT. Often our work involves uncovering and strengthening resources that people already have or getting in touch with lost values.
I’m a clinical psychologist offering private therapy alongside my role as a senior psychologist in the NHS. I draw on personal and professional experience to offer guidance within a warm, non-judgemental space. I like to work together with my client, exploring their needs and preferences and then offering ideas informed by a range of psychological models. The models I draw on most are Schema Therapy and third-wave CBT therapies such as ACT and CFT. Often our work involves uncovering and strengthening resources that people already have or getting in touch with lost values.

Phoebe Weiland
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
Do you feel anxious, depressed or ‘stuck’? Perhaps you are struggling to move on from difficult experiences, feel overwhelmed or in constant physical pain. Or maybe you'd just like to find a calm space to untangle your thoughts. I use a wide range of tried and tested counselling and meditative techniques to help you feel more hopeful and optimistic right from the first session...
Do you feel anxious, depressed or ‘stuck’? Perhaps you are struggling to move on from difficult experiences, feel overwhelmed or in constant physical pain. Or maybe you'd just like to find a calm space to untangle your thoughts. I use a wide range of tried and tested counselling and meditative techniques to help you feel more hopeful and optimistic right from the first session...

Gail Wilkinson Pgdip Mbacp
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Perhaps you’ve felt stuck for a while, or have been feeling that something isn’t right but can’t quite identify what that is. You may be anxious, depressed, have low self-esteem. Maybe you are struggling in relationships, or finding it difficult getting your needs met? You may have often felt that you don’t belong, or that you’re not supposed to be doing the work you do. Perhaps you’d like to feel less frustrated, angry or alone? You may be experiencing grief, or struggling with addiction, you might have low libido, or want to explore your sexuality. It might be a family or historic issue you’d like to make sense of. I can help.
Perhaps you’ve felt stuck for a while, or have been feeling that something isn’t right but can’t quite identify what that is. You may be anxious, depressed, have low self-esteem. Maybe you are struggling in relationships, or finding it difficult getting your needs met? You may have often felt that you don’t belong, or that you’re not supposed to be doing the work you do. Perhaps you’d like to feel less frustrated, angry or alone? You may be experiencing grief, or struggling with addiction, you might have low libido, or want to explore your sexuality. It might be a family or historic issue you’d like to make sense of. I can help.

Nadia Somers
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in private and NHS practice at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust. I support people to navigate a broad range of problems such as low mood, anxiety, burnout and stress, bereavement, loss, life transitions, fertility issues, parenting challenges, the effects of traumatic experiences, living with health conditions and new diagnoses, difficulty making decisions or feeling without a sense of purpose in life. I support people to feel they are living in a way that fits with their values and to depart from ways of being that no longer suit them.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in private and NHS practice at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust. I support people to navigate a broad range of problems such as low mood, anxiety, burnout and stress, bereavement, loss, life transitions, fertility issues, parenting challenges, the effects of traumatic experiences, living with health conditions and new diagnoses, difficulty making decisions or feeling without a sense of purpose in life. I support people to feel they are living in a way that fits with their values and to depart from ways of being that no longer suit them.

Phillippa Chinery
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with self-acceptance? Do you hide parts of yourself that you’re scared may be rejected by loved ones? Is it hard to share your vulnerability with those closest to you? We can all feel like this at times and it can be challenging to sort through these feelings alone. Deciding to seek help is a courageous choice to take and is an important first step in improving your relationship with yourself and others.
Do you struggle with self-acceptance? Do you hide parts of yourself that you’re scared may be rejected by loved ones? Is it hard to share your vulnerability with those closest to you? We can all feel like this at times and it can be challenging to sort through these feelings alone. Deciding to seek help is a courageous choice to take and is an important first step in improving your relationship with yourself and others.
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Benjamin Roux
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I am a psychotherapist, with over twelve years' experience and, offer a private, strictly confidential and non-judgemental service. In my practice, I treat established conditions, such as depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also work with less defined relational issues and repetitive destructive behaviours - tendencies that prevent connection or intimacy, and behaviours that sabotage desired outcomes.
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Dr Argyro (Iro) Ioannou
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I am an experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I am currently working as a psychotherapist in the NHS and in private practice. I have extensive experience in working with clients facing a variety of psychological concerns, ranging in severity and intensity. Holding a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, and striving for continuous professional development, I offer therapy with the highest level of knowledge and skills. I value your unique and subjective experience and our therapeutic sessions will be tailored to meet your unique needs, offering you the beginning of a healing process and a more fulfilling life.
I am an experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I am currently working as a psychotherapist in the NHS and in private practice. I have extensive experience in working with clients facing a variety of psychological concerns, ranging in severity and intensity. Holding a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, and striving for continuous professional development, I offer therapy with the highest level of knowledge and skills. I value your unique and subjective experience and our therapeutic sessions will be tailored to meet your unique needs, offering you the beginning of a healing process and a more fulfilling life.

Olivier Droillard
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
You may be turning to therapy with a specific issue in mind; feelings of loss, loneliness, anxiety or shame. You may simply be experiencing a vague disenchantment with your current situation. I am a warm and thoughtful integrative psychotherapist who aim to bring the appropriate mix of challenge and support to my work. I will work alongside you in a supportive atmosphere to help you find a new sense of clarity, enthusiasm and confidence in your life. Together we will look at your unhelpful or outdated patterns of behaviours to make way for renewed energy towards cherished long-term goals.
You may be turning to therapy with a specific issue in mind; feelings of loss, loneliness, anxiety or shame. You may simply be experiencing a vague disenchantment with your current situation. I am a warm and thoughtful integrative psychotherapist who aim to bring the appropriate mix of challenge and support to my work. I will work alongside you in a supportive atmosphere to help you find a new sense of clarity, enthusiasm and confidence in your life. Together we will look at your unhelpful or outdated patterns of behaviours to make way for renewed energy towards cherished long-term goals.

John Goddard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I am a Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I focus on the relational issues in your life. Why are your relationships not working? Why do you feel isolated and misunderstood? Would you like to understand yourself better?
I am a Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I focus on the relational issues in your life. Why are your relationships not working? Why do you feel isolated and misunderstood? Would you like to understand yourself better?

Songul Guler
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
Hello, and welcome to my side. My main focus areas are anxiety, depression and PTSD in one-to-one therapy. As a family and couple therapist, I also offer systemic therapy in which I provide a reflexive, curious, non-judgmental, and confidential space for you to explore your patterns of relationship that has been an issue over time and the area of concern you like to make a difference in your relationship. I have helped thousands of people who wanted to address their struggles with mental, psychological, emotional state and relationship issues in the last 20 years with positive outcomes.
Hello, and welcome to my side. My main focus areas are anxiety, depression and PTSD in one-to-one therapy. As a family and couple therapist, I also offer systemic therapy in which I provide a reflexive, curious, non-judgmental, and confidential space for you to explore your patterns of relationship that has been an issue over time and the area of concern you like to make a difference in your relationship. I have helped thousands of people who wanted to address their struggles with mental, psychological, emotional state and relationship issues in the last 20 years with positive outcomes.

Matthew Lawrence Gorner
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I help creatives and professionals struggling with career and self-esteem related issues. Low confidence, imposter syndrome or self-sabotage, for example, can manifest in behaviours such as workaholism and burnout or conversely procrastination and under-achievement. I’m familiar with these issues helping clients work through and overcome them.
I help creatives and professionals struggling with career and self-esteem related issues. Low confidence, imposter syndrome or self-sabotage, for example, can manifest in behaviours such as workaholism and burnout or conversely procrastination and under-achievement. I’m familiar with these issues helping clients work through and overcome them.

DBT North London
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Stoke Newington, London N16
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach, originally designed for individuals with borderline personality disorder. Its efficacy stems from several key principles: Skills Training: DBT imparts essential life skills in areas such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools empower individuals to manage emotional intensities, navigate challenging situations, and foster better relationships. Validation: By acknowledging and validating patients' experiences, DBT creates a trusting therapist-client bond, making clients more receptive to change.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach, originally designed for individuals with borderline personality disorder. Its efficacy stems from several key principles: Skills Training: DBT imparts essential life skills in areas such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools empower individuals to manage emotional intensities, navigate challenging situations, and foster better relationships. Validation: By acknowledging and validating patients' experiences, DBT creates a trusting therapist-client bond, making clients more receptive to change.

Kate Pryce
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years' experience of working in the NHS. As a clinical psychologist I am trained to provide a range of psychological therapies for many different problems. In my private practice I focus on using a form of psychological therapy called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Research evidence indicates that CBT can help with many difficulties which include: · Anxiety based problems including: · panic attacks · post-traumatic stress disorder · obsessive compulsive disorder · social anxiety · health anxiety · phobias · Depression and low mood · Sleep difficulties · Low self esteem · Problematic perfectionism · Eating disorders · Sleep difficulties · Anger
I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years' experience of working in the NHS. As a clinical psychologist I am trained to provide a range of psychological therapies for many different problems. In my private practice I focus on using a form of psychological therapy called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Research evidence indicates that CBT can help with many difficulties which include: · Anxiety based problems including: · panic attacks · post-traumatic stress disorder · obsessive compulsive disorder · social anxiety · health anxiety · phobias · Depression and low mood · Sleep difficulties · Low self esteem · Problematic perfectionism · Eating disorders · Sleep difficulties · Anger

Anna Cope
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I practice an integrative, relational style of therapy which draws on different approaches to provide counseling suited to the individual needs of the client. I have experiences working with a range of clients and issues. I have also gained specialist experience within the LGBT community. I am currently working face to face and online. Please look at my website for further information, https://www.annacopepsychotherapy.co.uk/
I practice an integrative, relational style of therapy which draws on different approaches to provide counseling suited to the individual needs of the client. I have experiences working with a range of clients and issues. I have also gained specialist experience within the LGBT community. I am currently working face to face and online. Please look at my website for further information, https://www.annacopepsychotherapy.co.uk/
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