Counselling in West Kensington, London
Patricia Sandford Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
West Kensington, London W14
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling alone in your relationship? Can't figure out why your relationships aren't working out and you end up alone? You are not alone. If your relationships aren't working, are unhappy, are unsatisfying your quality of life isn't all it could be. It's sad. It's exhausting. It feels hopeless sometimes. You are already taking the first step looking for someone to help you. I hear from so many couples and individuals who felt ashamed or frustrated they couldn't figure it out for themselves. That it means their marriage must be over or somethings wrong with them if they need to see a relationship therapist. You are not alone.
Feeling alone in your relationship? Can't figure out why your relationships aren't working out and you end up alone? You are not alone. If your relationships aren't working, are unhappy, are unsatisfying your quality of life isn't all it could be. It's sad. It's exhausting. It feels hopeless sometimes. You are already taking the first step looking for someone to help you. I hear from so many couples and individuals who felt ashamed or frustrated they couldn't figure it out for themselves. That it means their marriage must be over or somethings wrong with them if they need to see a relationship therapist. You are not alone.
Pashmina Nanwani
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
West Kensington, London W14 (Online Only)
My name is Pashmina, I am an experienced Relational Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I am Indian by origin, and have lived in Africa, Spain, Middle East and the UK. With my experience and London being so ethnically diverse, cultural and social differences play a huge role in my practice and continues to be an area of focus. I have gained experience of working with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, and many other issues. I continue to work with clients at a centre affiliated with the NHS and as well as clients in my private practice. I offer both short-term and open ended therapy.
My name is Pashmina, I am an experienced Relational Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I am Indian by origin, and have lived in Africa, Spain, Middle East and the UK. With my experience and London being so ethnically diverse, cultural and social differences play a huge role in my practice and continues to be an area of focus. I have gained experience of working with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, and many other issues. I continue to work with clients at a centre affiliated with the NHS and as well as clients in my private practice. I offer both short-term and open ended therapy.
Keyong Ma
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
West Kensington, London W14 (Online Only)
With a diverse background in community psychological services, NHS secondary care affective disorder services, specialist eating disorder services, and NeuroDevelopmental Disorder services, I possess a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, borderline disorder, bipolar disorders and trauma. I aim to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of clients, rather than requiring clients to adapt to a pre-determined model.
With a diverse background in community psychological services, NHS secondary care affective disorder services, specialist eating disorder services, and NeuroDevelopmental Disorder services, I possess a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, borderline disorder, bipolar disorders and trauma. I aim to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of clients, rather than requiring clients to adapt to a pre-determined model.
Daniel Oppioli
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
West Kensington, London W14
Hello my name is Daniele Oppioli and I am fully qualified Clinical Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I offer counselling and psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, highly confidential, safe, accepting and affirmative environment where you will be fully supported in exploring your challenges at your own pace, getting to the sources of your concerns, doubts, anxieties and insecurities and allowing you to develop a reparative awareness of those patterns that were not available to you before. I work with LGBTQ, heterosexual and cysgender individuals of different age, gender identity, sexual orientation, origins, culture, profession etc.
Hello my name is Daniele Oppioli and I am fully qualified Clinical Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I offer counselling and psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, highly confidential, safe, accepting and affirmative environment where you will be fully supported in exploring your challenges at your own pace, getting to the sources of your concerns, doubts, anxieties and insecurities and allowing you to develop a reparative awareness of those patterns that were not available to you before. I work with LGBTQ, heterosexual and cysgender individuals of different age, gender identity, sexual orientation, origins, culture, profession etc.
Nadja Julia Rolli
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
West Kensington, London W14
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. Previous to the MA in Child Psychotherapy, I have been trained in Switzerland as Psychomotor Therapist, with a focus on Play Therapy and Body Work for Children and young adults. I have many years of experience working with my clients through play therapy and talking therapy but integrate EMDR, body awareness and symbolism, art materials, clay and sand into my work to facilitate unconscious emotional processes.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. Previous to the MA in Child Psychotherapy, I have been trained in Switzerland as Psychomotor Therapist, with a focus on Play Therapy and Body Work for Children and young adults. I have many years of experience working with my clients through play therapy and talking therapy but integrate EMDR, body awareness and symbolism, art materials, clay and sand into my work to facilitate unconscious emotional processes.
Sofia Ferreira
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
West Kensington, London W14 (Online Only)
Being listened to and understood by a caring professional in an empathic therapeutic relationship can bring tremendous relief from emotional conflict and pain, develop a stronger self, and promote constructive ways to live a more fulfilling and happy life. I have experience in treating a wide range of mental health or neuropsychological difficulties/conditions, such as: adjustment, abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, OCD, post-traumatic stress, perfectionism, self-esteem, trauma, phobias, stress, emotional regulation, sleep, eating multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, dementia, among others.
Being listened to and understood by a caring professional in an empathic therapeutic relationship can bring tremendous relief from emotional conflict and pain, develop a stronger self, and promote constructive ways to live a more fulfilling and happy life. I have experience in treating a wide range of mental health or neuropsychological difficulties/conditions, such as: adjustment, abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, OCD, post-traumatic stress, perfectionism, self-esteem, trauma, phobias, stress, emotional regulation, sleep, eating multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, dementia, among others.
Beverley Brown
Counsellor, GMBPsS
Verified
West Kensington, London W14
1 in 4 people are diagnosed with a mental illness each year in the UK. Indeed, 1 in 6 report to be living with anxiety and depression. As a mental health counsellor, my areas of expertise include a sound understanding of depression, self-esteem, anxiety and stress. If you feel that you are struggling with life's load or have, low self-esteem, a persistent sadness, burnout or other emotional strain and need someone to talk with, I offer a non-judgemental approach to listening. Integrative counselling describes my overall modality and provides the basis for the format I use in developing a therapeutic relationship with clients.
1 in 4 people are diagnosed with a mental illness each year in the UK. Indeed, 1 in 6 report to be living with anxiety and depression. As a mental health counsellor, my areas of expertise include a sound understanding of depression, self-esteem, anxiety and stress. If you feel that you are struggling with life's load or have, low self-esteem, a persistent sadness, burnout or other emotional strain and need someone to talk with, I offer a non-judgemental approach to listening. Integrative counselling describes my overall modality and provides the basis for the format I use in developing a therapeutic relationship with clients.
Maryam Bani- Sadr
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
West Kensington, London W14 (Online Only)
I am an integrative psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and certified life-coach. I have been practicing psychotherapy and hypnotherapy for the past 14 years. My experience comes from having worked as a psychotherapist, CBT and IAPT practitioner for the NHS, within the charity sector, as well as in private practice. I also offers EMDR, which is particularly useful when working with trauma.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and certified life-coach. I have been practicing psychotherapy and hypnotherapy for the past 14 years. My experience comes from having worked as a psychotherapist, CBT and IAPT practitioner for the NHS, within the charity sector, as well as in private practice. I also offers EMDR, which is particularly useful when working with trauma.
Kathleen King
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
West Kensington, London W14
I offer a confidential space and time to talk, explore feelings and deal with uncertainties or current problems in one’s life. Through our time we will explore together and bring an awareness of your inner world to help make sense out of your particular circumstances that are bringing you concern. I will offer you an empathic, warm, and non-judgmental space to listen to you. Through our reflections we can, together, help you find ways to work through your problems, and become more able and self-aware to cope in your future life. My practice is professional and confidential. I respect and am open to diversity and differences.
I offer a confidential space and time to talk, explore feelings and deal with uncertainties or current problems in one’s life. Through our time we will explore together and bring an awareness of your inner world to help make sense out of your particular circumstances that are bringing you concern. I will offer you an empathic, warm, and non-judgmental space to listen to you. Through our reflections we can, together, help you find ways to work through your problems, and become more able and self-aware to cope in your future life. My practice is professional and confidential. I respect and am open to diversity and differences.
MarcusNicholson.Global
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Verified
West Kensington, London W14
Whenever you're not willing to feel an emotion, your choices and behaviours stem from your avoidance of that emotion. Your resistance runs your life & is directly contrary to your overall best interest. Similarly, traumas are incidents unable to be completed. The energies of these traumas are stored in our body until they can be released. I assist you to unlock these traumas by reactivating the emotional responses to these trapped emotions, which unlocks the synapses in the brain, allowing new positive emotional learning to replace the old trauma. Your energy field then becomes less dense, & a new sense of freedom takes hold.
Whenever you're not willing to feel an emotion, your choices and behaviours stem from your avoidance of that emotion. Your resistance runs your life & is directly contrary to your overall best interest. Similarly, traumas are incidents unable to be completed. The energies of these traumas are stored in our body until they can be released. I assist you to unlock these traumas by reactivating the emotional responses to these trapped emotions, which unlocks the synapses in the brain, allowing new positive emotional learning to replace the old trauma. Your energy field then becomes less dense, & a new sense of freedom takes hold.
Piotr Jusik
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
West Kensington, London W14 (Online Only)
Do you belong to many cultures? Perhaps working in an international company? Are you a high-flyer who will benefit from a mixture of coaching & counselling? Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, anger problems, loneliness, low self-esteem, or navigating major life changes such as changing jobs or moving to a new country, I have successfully helped clients with these issues both in the UK NHS and in my private practice. If you are a multicultural professional working in high-pressure environments wanting to improve your mental health and grow personally, you have come to the right place.
Do you belong to many cultures? Perhaps working in an international company? Are you a high-flyer who will benefit from a mixture of coaching & counselling? Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, anger problems, loneliness, low self-esteem, or navigating major life changes such as changing jobs or moving to a new country, I have successfully helped clients with these issues both in the UK NHS and in my private practice. If you are a multicultural professional working in high-pressure environments wanting to improve your mental health and grow personally, you have come to the right place.
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Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
West Kensington, London W12 (Online Only)
Life can be really tough. Sometimes we just need some support. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to speak about anything that may be bothering you. Sometimes the way we view ourselves may be holding us back. We may feel overwhelmed, have lost sight of what we value, or perhaps we are finding it hard to see meaning in the life we live. I can help you to gain clarity, I work with your strengths and use empathy, kindness, and non-judgment to uplift and empower you.
Life can be really tough. Sometimes we just need some support. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to speak about anything that may be bothering you. Sometimes the way we view ourselves may be holding us back. We may feel overwhelmed, have lost sight of what we value, or perhaps we are finding it hard to see meaning in the life we live. I can help you to gain clarity, I work with your strengths and use empathy, kindness, and non-judgment to uplift and empower you.
Nalan Gurpinar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
West Kensington, London SW3
Welcome, I am Nalan. I believe that counselling helps us process difficult and challenging thoughts and feelings by focusing on developing the unique potential of each person. My integrative approach explores present experiences as well as gaining insight from past experiences that may influence the present world. I also use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alone or to compliment the above approaches helping to identify, challenge and replace automatic negative thoughts and behaviours with objective, realistic thoughts as well as Life Coaching to help identify goals, devise solutions, achieve growth and transformation.
Welcome, I am Nalan. I believe that counselling helps us process difficult and challenging thoughts and feelings by focusing on developing the unique potential of each person. My integrative approach explores present experiences as well as gaining insight from past experiences that may influence the present world. I also use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alone or to compliment the above approaches helping to identify, challenge and replace automatic negative thoughts and behaviours with objective, realistic thoughts as well as Life Coaching to help identify goals, devise solutions, achieve growth and transformation.
Carys Gabrielle Cole
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
West Kensington, London W14
I am a experienced, qualified Therapeutic Counsellor. I am able to work online and face 2 face. I have experience working with Children and Young people and men and women of all ages, backgrounds, cultures because of my work in a variety of sectors. I have worked within various counselling organisations and schools, offering individual therapy and support to those that need it most. Additionally, I also have experience as a Christian counsellor. Therefore I am comfortable talking about spiritual beliefs. I can help with a wide range of issues and conduct frequent reviews as the quality of the relationship is crucial to development
I am a experienced, qualified Therapeutic Counsellor. I am able to work online and face 2 face. I have experience working with Children and Young people and men and women of all ages, backgrounds, cultures because of my work in a variety of sectors. I have worked within various counselling organisations and schools, offering individual therapy and support to those that need it most. Additionally, I also have experience as a Christian counsellor. Therefore I am comfortable talking about spiritual beliefs. I can help with a wide range of issues and conduct frequent reviews as the quality of the relationship is crucial to development
Angie Gutierrez
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
West Kensington, London W14
Perhaps all in life is well, but there's an underlining feeling that "something is not right" or "I'm just not happy". This might be the point at which we turn within and ask ourselves some questions... In my experience, it can take some time and space to make sense of our thoughts and feelings and to discover what is truly important to us in our life.
Perhaps all in life is well, but there's an underlining feeling that "something is not right" or "I'm just not happy". This might be the point at which we turn within and ask ourselves some questions... In my experience, it can take some time and space to make sense of our thoughts and feelings and to discover what is truly important to us in our life.
Lifespace Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
West Kensington, London W14
From experience we find not all clients arrive with a clear goal in mind and that’s OK. Initially, we will listen to your story offering a supportive environment as you describe your experience and what brings you to counselling. Our style of working is compassionate and we respect that our clients are the experts of themselves. Through our interactions we will help you identify your source of pain or conflict. Likewise, we will encourage you to self-reflect and deepen your self-awareness, embrace your uniqueness and enhance your resilience so that you can move towards your desired outcomes.
From experience we find not all clients arrive with a clear goal in mind and that’s OK. Initially, we will listen to your story offering a supportive environment as you describe your experience and what brings you to counselling. Our style of working is compassionate and we respect that our clients are the experts of themselves. Through our interactions we will help you identify your source of pain or conflict. Likewise, we will encourage you to self-reflect and deepen your self-awareness, embrace your uniqueness and enhance your resilience so that you can move towards your desired outcomes.
Deirdre MacGinley Online Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
West Kensington, London W14 (Online Only)
Do you feel frightened that your world might fall apart if you look at your sexuality or gender? Maybe you have thoughts going round and round in your head, and feel like you’ve lost track of perspective. Maybe you: don't like sex/like sex 'too much' /wrong kind of sex? Your gender doesn't fit with other people's idea of you. You may feel you are betraying your family or culture by expressing yourself. You may believe that what’s inside you is too shocking, or wrong or too much for the people around you. You may feel like there’s no-one you can talk to, which can be very isolating.
Do you feel frightened that your world might fall apart if you look at your sexuality or gender? Maybe you have thoughts going round and round in your head, and feel like you’ve lost track of perspective. Maybe you: don't like sex/like sex 'too much' /wrong kind of sex? Your gender doesn't fit with other people's idea of you. You may feel you are betraying your family or culture by expressing yourself. You may believe that what’s inside you is too shocking, or wrong or too much for the people around you. You may feel like there’s no-one you can talk to, which can be very isolating.
Lynda Chebbihi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
West Kensington, London W14
Not accepting new clients
I provide trauma-informed counselling to individuals over the age of 16, in a confidential manner. You can explore whatever overwhelming or distressing feeling, thought or behaviour that you are experiencing. I use a non-medicalised growth-driven model which forms the fundamental basis of Person-Centred Approach to explore with you any trauma, attachment issues you have experienced, including developmental childhood trauma. I engage to meet your experiences with full acceptance, care, and empathic understanding to help you understand your experiences and find your own innate resources to adapt and feel good about yourself.
I provide trauma-informed counselling to individuals over the age of 16, in a confidential manner. You can explore whatever overwhelming or distressing feeling, thought or behaviour that you are experiencing. I use a non-medicalised growth-driven model which forms the fundamental basis of Person-Centred Approach to explore with you any trauma, attachment issues you have experienced, including developmental childhood trauma. I engage to meet your experiences with full acceptance, care, and empathic understanding to help you understand your experiences and find your own innate resources to adapt and feel good about yourself.
A CBT Psychotherapist and Supervisor Jayne Tamsett
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
West Kensington, London W14 (Online Only)
I have a passion for helping clients identify more of their true selves. You may have suffered trauma, neglect/emotional abuse but I can offer you a calm, gentle and caring safe space as a qualified trauma therapist. We work together to help you achieve your goals which may include setting time aside for experimental work outside of sessions. You may not know exactly what you want, so we could potentially discover together key areas missing from your emotional needs and experiment with tools and techniques from many therapeutic approaches I have studied.
I have a passion for helping clients identify more of their true selves. You may have suffered trauma, neglect/emotional abuse but I can offer you a calm, gentle and caring safe space as a qualified trauma therapist. We work together to help you achieve your goals which may include setting time aside for experimental work outside of sessions. You may not know exactly what you want, so we could potentially discover together key areas missing from your emotional needs and experiment with tools and techniques from many therapeutic approaches I have studied.
Charlotte Lucas
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
West Kensington, London W14
Hi, my name is Charlotte. I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with an MSc in Transactional Analysis. I know that coming to therapy can often feel difficult and scary. The desire to want to change often comes out of finding yourself stuck in the same place. This can feel confusing and even overwhelming, so finding the right therapist for you is essential. Together, we will work on making sense of the mental blocks you’ve hit to unlock new ways of thinking through the past in order to awaken present. I am a warm, empathic and direct counsellor who can offer you a confidential space to explore yourself deeply and in your own time.
Hi, my name is Charlotte. I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with an MSc in Transactional Analysis. I know that coming to therapy can often feel difficult and scary. The desire to want to change often comes out of finding yourself stuck in the same place. This can feel confusing and even overwhelming, so finding the right therapist for you is essential. Together, we will work on making sense of the mental blocks you’ve hit to unlock new ways of thinking through the past in order to awaken present. I am a warm, empathic and direct counsellor who can offer you a confidential space to explore yourself deeply and in your own time.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.