Counselling in Walworth, London

Starting therapy can be daunting. I view my role as supporting people in understanding themselves better or making changes in their lives. I have worked with a wide range of challenges such as depression and anxiety, difficult life events, relationship issues and trauma. I work with adults across the life-span, ages 18+. I have a professional doctorate in counselling psychology, which is the highest academic qualification, and means I am accredited with the HCPC, who regulate my profession as a psychologist.

I believe in a respectful, collaborative relationship which focuses on your individual history, context, personality and life situation in the here-and-now. Through empathic listening, I aim to enable us to explore your patterns and concerns at a safe pace, and in depth. Our thoughtful dialogue can help you build a more compassionate and insightful understanding, appreciation and acceptance of yourself. We will explore ways to enable you to connect with your feelings, wishes, needs and voice, and to build on strategies for managing your life in ways that feel more empowered, authentic, creative and meaningful.

I'm a counsellor who brings calm and peacefulness into the chaotic and hectic situations of modern times. I am able to maintain the calm and serenity required when dealing with issues and experiences that could bring painful feelings and overwhelming emotions. I use a Person-Centred approach to counselling. I believe that everyone has the innate ability to resolve their psycho-emotional issues and decide on the best direction to take in order to live a happy and fulfilling life. I can create the right environment so that each individual can explore the best way to achieve this for themselves.

The reasons behind people seeking therapy are vast. For some, there may be a specific question; for others, it may be the desire to understand some part of themselves that they have been struggling to grasp for some time. We all experience times of difficulty and struggle, and sometimes we may find that familiar ways of coping no longer seem to help, or we notice our patterns with others no longer serve us to feel safe and secure. Therapy is designed to create a safe space, with no agenda, so that we can think carefully about ourselves within the context of our lives to explore understanding and change.

Marcelo Matias (MBPsS, MNCP, CRP) psychotherapist, is a Doctorate student in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology (DPsych), having followed up his undergraduate degree in Psychology with postgraduate training in Career Counselling and Gestalt therapy. He lives in London, researching Occupational Burnout and Workplace Stress. Throughout his career, he has worked with people on various issues, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, sexuality, relationships, workplace stress, personal motivation and confidence, identity, and difficulties making decisions, accepting changes or facing dilemmas.

Hello, I'm Rachael. There could be many reasons why you’re looking for therapy. It could be due to a particular issue that feels clear to you or a number of issues that are troubling or causing distress; perhaps you’re experiencing a general sense of discontent or unease that’s more difficult to describe. Whatever brings you, I aspire to provide a consistent and safe environment where we can explore what’s most relevant for you and at your pace. If you would like to talk further about sessions, please feel free to contact me. Following that, we can arrange an initial session to discuss how you would like to use our time together.

A counselling environment with a warm and empathic space conducive to unravel what is troubling you, be it feeling stuck, low mood, stressed out, grieving or abused, is offered on a weekly basis. Sessions are client-led, which means that we will work at your own pace. Feeling heard and validated can help you find your voice, gain insight and make decisions that feel right for you.

I work in North & South London N1 & SE1 and Sheffield on a Thursday. I work with people who have had problems in their relationships, suffered with depression and anxiety, difficulty in managing emotions or have suffered bereavements. Others have work related stress and burnout as well as many other issues that impact on people & their psychological health. I provide weekly psychotherapy as well as referred to as offer Eye Movment Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people who have been exposed to traumatic events/suffered trauma, this is also effective for treating phobias.

I offer individual one-to-one therapy with adults and work in full-time private practice in Southwark, where I offer a confidential, secure and non-judgemental environment. My approach is collaborative and warm. I also believe, that through the relationship between us, I can help you to explore and develop new approaches to dealing with difficult, problematic and stressful situations.

Feeling stuck? The causes can be many: relationship issues, redundancy, bored in the job or even things sometimes termed as “mental illness.” I use that last term carefully because though it can help define the symptoms, if often fails to get at the human story beneath which is always there and needs addressing as well as any medical issues. In my sessions my aim is to help you past what eve holds you back into a better life- whatever that means to you.

I am originally from the West Coast of Africa, Ghana and lived for the most part of my years in London, UK. I am a UK trained Psychodynamics Therapist with experience of using in-depth therapy to support clients in addressing unresolved early-life experiences. I do have 8 years working experience within the mental health services in the UK.

It's ironic that a large part of psychotherapeutic work is around trying to convince people that their perceived 'abnormal' feelings and behaviours are a completely 'normal' reaction to a set of, often very difficult life circumstances. For instance, why wouldn't someone have a generalised feeling of persistent anxiety and low mood, when they have to live in what seems like a crazy and confusing world? We can work toward a more accepting and benevolent view of ourselves, exploring who you truly are and where you might truly want to go in life, without the harsh inner voices of the past.

Through counselling I provide a space just for you where you can gain insight, experience change, and realise your full potential. You may be experiencing difficulties, such as a relationship breakdown, struggling with depression or anxiety, or feeling shame or low self-esteem. Perhaps you sense something hasn’t felt right for a while, but you are unable to pin point why. Counselling gives you time each week to slow down and can help you recognise your own feelings and needs, and develop deeper connections and relationships. Counselling allows you the opportunity and space to get in touch with who you are and what you want in life.

Hello and welcome. I’m here to help you find the inner strengths you need to unblock what’s troubling you and move on with your life. My clients tell me I’m warm, kind and insightful – which is good, because my main aim is to offer a safe, welcoming place where you feel willing and able to consider making changes. Most of us aren’t used to reaching out for professional support. We’re brought up to think asking for help can be a sign of weakness. But whatever you’re facing, working together with a professional therapist can let you see a way forward.

I am a member of the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research (CFAR). I practice psychoanalysis in south central London (London Bridge).

I am a fully qualified and experienced BACP registered psychotherapy and counselling practitioner in individual therapy with extensive knowledge working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and crises. For over ten years I managed a welfare service for NHS and for Mind in Hackney running projects for Community Mental Health Team and clients who used psychiatric services. Part of my role was also to train social work students as a practice educator. For the last 9 years I have worked in private practice.

We believe that everyone is unique and therefore is dealt with in a way that best caters to his or her individual needs. We work with you by exploring your world to see how you engage with your life and the people around you. Along the journey, we will explore your past, look at your present and see how you perceive the future. We will help you become more aware of your values, beliefs and limitations and help you connect and improve your relationship with yourself. This process may be challenging, yet extremely rewarding as we access the changes you want to make towards living the life that you want to live.

Being able to share what is going on for you with someone who knows how to listen can bring enormous relief. Together we can explore what has brought you here and uncover the way back to feeling better and brighter about your life.

Life can be accompanied with stress and difficulties that can often leave you struggling to cope daily. Counselling provides support to people, allowing them to share these experiences in a comfortable, safe space in order to gain understanding and live a more fulfilled life.