Attachment-based Counselling in West London, London
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or constantly in your own head. On the surface, life looks fine, but inside, there’s stress, self-doubt, or a sense that something just isn’t settled.
Maybe you’re noticing old patterns showing up again, or feeling disconnected from yourself and the people around you. You don’t need everything to be “fixed”, you just want some clarity, calm, and space to breathe.
This is a place to slow down, explore what’s been weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself at your own pace. You don’t have to have the right words or a clear goal just a sense that you’d like things to feel lighter.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or constantly in your own head. On the surface, life looks fine, but inside, there’s stress, self-doubt, or a sense that something just isn’t settled.
Maybe you’re noticing old patterns showing up again, or feeling disconnected from yourself and the people around you. You don’t need everything to be “fixed”, you just want some clarity, calm, and space to breathe.
This is a place to slow down, explore what’s been weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself at your own pace. You don’t have to have the right words or a clear goal just a sense that you’d like things to feel lighter.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I adopt a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating a diverse range of counselling and creative techniques tailored to meet your individual needs. My practice is grounded in humanistic and psychodynamic principles, and I offer methods such as visualization, dream exploration, sand tray therapy, and Embodied Psychotherapy, also mindfulness and breathwork as part of therapy. I hold a Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy from the CCPE and am accredited by the UKCP. I provide a warm and confidential environment where we can collaboratively explore your questions, concerns and anxieties.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I adopt a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating a diverse range of counselling and creative techniques tailored to meet your individual needs. My practice is grounded in humanistic and psychodynamic principles, and I offer methods such as visualization, dream exploration, sand tray therapy, and Embodied Psychotherapy, also mindfulness and breathwork as part of therapy. I hold a Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy from the CCPE and am accredited by the UKCP. I provide a warm and confidential environment where we can collaboratively explore your questions, concerns and anxieties.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, unseen, or at a crossroad in life. Many of my clients are driven, thoughtful, and deeply committed to what they do, but are quietly navigating exhaustion, self-doubt and loneliness, feeling things need to change.
At times it’s difficult to identify when repeated patterns that don’t seem to be working anymore could be related to difficult experiences from childhood and how they can still quietly shape how you feel about yourself and others.
I have worked with many insightful decision-makers who transformed their emotional struggles and burnout into mental clarity and emotional resilience.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, unseen, or at a crossroad in life. Many of my clients are driven, thoughtful, and deeply committed to what they do, but are quietly navigating exhaustion, self-doubt and loneliness, feeling things need to change.
At times it’s difficult to identify when repeated patterns that don’t seem to be working anymore could be related to difficult experiences from childhood and how they can still quietly shape how you feel about yourself and others.
I have worked with many insightful decision-makers who transformed their emotional struggles and burnout into mental clarity and emotional resilience.
I specialise in supporting individuals struggling with complex trauma, addiction, and compulsive behaviours. Together, we can explore relationship patterns, developmental and family dynamics, and behaviours that may be causing harm or distress to yourself or others.
My approach focuses on understanding the roots of certain coping mechanisms — why they began and how they have served you — while supporting you in creating meaningful and lasting change.
I specialise in supporting individuals struggling with complex trauma, addiction, and compulsive behaviours. Together, we can explore relationship patterns, developmental and family dynamics, and behaviours that may be causing harm or distress to yourself or others.
My approach focuses on understanding the roots of certain coping mechanisms — why they began and how they have served you — while supporting you in creating meaningful and lasting change.
I am a qualified integrative psychotherapist and counsellor offering a compassionate, relaxed and confidential space to explore current and past issues which may be impacting your life. I additionally hold a PhD in Psychology and have spent many years working across the NHS and private mental health services, as well as charitable organisations, bereavement services and the education sector. I have experience working with trauma, including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, women’s health, cancer support, bereavement, youth and adolescent development, and eating disorders.
I am a qualified integrative psychotherapist and counsellor offering a compassionate, relaxed and confidential space to explore current and past issues which may be impacting your life. I additionally hold a PhD in Psychology and have spent many years working across the NHS and private mental health services, as well as charitable organisations, bereavement services and the education sector. I have experience working with trauma, including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, women’s health, cancer support, bereavement, youth and adolescent development, and eating disorders.
I understand how it can feel challenging to begin work with a therapist, and I aim to create a space that feels safe, accepting and non-judgmental. I work closely with clients to understand their goals, so I can tailor treatment plans based on each client's unique needs. I focus on deepening my clients' understanding of themselves, with the goal of helping clients experience the sense of empowerment and freedom that often accompanies deeper self understanding. I have helped clients with a range of concerns, such as relationship difficulties, women's health, parental concerns, anxiety, life-transitions, grief and loss, depression
I understand how it can feel challenging to begin work with a therapist, and I aim to create a space that feels safe, accepting and non-judgmental. I work closely with clients to understand their goals, so I can tailor treatment plans based on each client's unique needs. I focus on deepening my clients' understanding of themselves, with the goal of helping clients experience the sense of empowerment and freedom that often accompanies deeper self understanding. I have helped clients with a range of concerns, such as relationship difficulties, women's health, parental concerns, anxiety, life-transitions, grief and loss, depression
Nick Wakefield
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
West London, London W1F
Waitlist for new clients
Offering adults therapy and psychological assessment in the centre of London and online. I think that every person’s therapy journey is different. Some people need skills and coping techniques to help deal with things in their current context. For others it is important to address the underlying psychological mechanisms that give rise to the problems or symptoms at different points in life. For some it is important to address childhood origins of problems so that they can break free of repeating, destructive life patterns. I want to help people find the journey that is right for them.
Offering adults therapy and psychological assessment in the centre of London and online. I think that every person’s therapy journey is different. Some people need skills and coping techniques to help deal with things in their current context. For others it is important to address the underlying psychological mechanisms that give rise to the problems or symptoms at different points in life. For some it is important to address childhood origins of problems so that they can break free of repeating, destructive life patterns. I want to help people find the journey that is right for them.
Beginning therapy is often daunting, but it can be the route to leading a happier and more meaningful existence. Life brings challenges, whether they involve questions of meaning, identity, or managing the unique experiences that come with neurodivergence. Together, we can explore your inner world, uncover resources for healing, and work toward personal growth in a safe, respectful, and judgment-free space. Whether you’re facing transitions, emotional struggles, or simply seeking greater clarity and balance, I’m here to support you at your own pace.
Beginning therapy is often daunting, but it can be the route to leading a happier and more meaningful existence. Life brings challenges, whether they involve questions of meaning, identity, or managing the unique experiences that come with neurodivergence. Together, we can explore your inner world, uncover resources for healing, and work toward personal growth in a safe, respectful, and judgment-free space. Whether you’re facing transitions, emotional struggles, or simply seeking greater clarity and balance, I’m here to support you at your own pace.
The longer I work as a therapist the more convinced I am that when I go into the therapy room I do not meet an issue, a problem, or a diagnosis, I meet a human being. And if we are going to work together, then I need to be seeing the client’s world (as far as I can) through the client’s eyes. So I hesitate to say that I specialise in any particular issue. I hope I specialise in listening deeply and with attention to human beings.
I like to think that therapy is like a guide that encourages you to see what you may have missed or ignored. I work with clients encouraging different aspects of the personality to find their voice.
The longer I work as a therapist the more convinced I am that when I go into the therapy room I do not meet an issue, a problem, or a diagnosis, I meet a human being. And if we are going to work together, then I need to be seeing the client’s world (as far as I can) through the client’s eyes. So I hesitate to say that I specialise in any particular issue. I hope I specialise in listening deeply and with attention to human beings.
I like to think that therapy is like a guide that encourages you to see what you may have missed or ignored. I work with clients encouraging different aspects of the personality to find their voice.
You may feel stuck in repeating sexual or relational patterns that no longer make sense. This might involve difficulties with desire, intimacy, trust, communication or compulsive behaviours used to manage stress, shame or disconnection. These struggles can arise in many relationships and life contexts, including around sexuality, LGBTQIA+ identity, mixed-orientation dynamics, faith or culture. You want clarity, honesty and support that leads to real change. I offer direct, practical and emotionally attuned therapy that bridges psychological depth with relational clarity
You may feel stuck in repeating sexual or relational patterns that no longer make sense. This might involve difficulties with desire, intimacy, trust, communication or compulsive behaviours used to manage stress, shame or disconnection. These struggles can arise in many relationships and life contexts, including around sexuality, LGBTQIA+ identity, mixed-orientation dynamics, faith or culture. You want clarity, honesty and support that leads to real change. I offer direct, practical and emotionally attuned therapy that bridges psychological depth with relational clarity
As an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist, chartered with the British Psychological Society, I aim to think with my clients about their current challenges and also about their hopes for the future. I offer compassionate psychological support, tailored to suit the needs of each individual. I approach each client gently and respectfully in order to identify helpful ways of working together, which will assist them in reaching their potential. If you are experiencing overwhelming emotions or you simply feel that you have lost direction, please feel free to make contact.
As an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist, chartered with the British Psychological Society, I aim to think with my clients about their current challenges and also about their hopes for the future. I offer compassionate psychological support, tailored to suit the needs of each individual. I approach each client gently and respectfully in order to identify helpful ways of working together, which will assist them in reaching their potential. If you are experiencing overwhelming emotions or you simply feel that you have lost direction, please feel free to make contact.
My ideal client feels stuck—whether in their personal life, career, or relationships. They may be dealing with stress, anxiety, OCD, depression, or navigating family or couples dynamics. Some are professionals seeking balance or relief from overwhelming demands. They want practical, evidence-based solutions to move forward, find peace, and develop self-compassion. Their goals are feeling healthy, achieving growth, self-awareness, and balance, seeking transformation beyond coping. I love guiding clients through their journey, helping them find clarity and sustainable change as they thrive personally and professionally. Panta-rei.
My ideal client feels stuck—whether in their personal life, career, or relationships. They may be dealing with stress, anxiety, OCD, depression, or navigating family or couples dynamics. Some are professionals seeking balance or relief from overwhelming demands. They want practical, evidence-based solutions to move forward, find peace, and develop self-compassion. Their goals are feeling healthy, achieving growth, self-awareness, and balance, seeking transformation beyond coping. I love guiding clients through their journey, helping them find clarity and sustainable change as they thrive personally and professionally. Panta-rei.
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist I practice ISTDP (Intensive Short- Term Dynamic Psychotherapy), which is a highly effective evidence based 'attachment focused therapy' that rapidly addresses your underlying issues at an emotional level. This allows you to pay closer attention to yourself and your emotions in ‘healthier’ ways, enabling you to experience your emotions to their fullest and allowing a natural healing process to occur. This not only brings symptomatic relief but more importantly it enables you to use your feelings to guide your decision making in all areas of your life, allowing you to blossom and reach your full
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist I practice ISTDP (Intensive Short- Term Dynamic Psychotherapy), which is a highly effective evidence based 'attachment focused therapy' that rapidly addresses your underlying issues at an emotional level. This allows you to pay closer attention to yourself and your emotions in ‘healthier’ ways, enabling you to experience your emotions to their fullest and allowing a natural healing process to occur. This not only brings symptomatic relief but more importantly it enables you to use your feelings to guide your decision making in all areas of your life, allowing you to blossom and reach your full
As an Accredited member of BACP, I adopt high standards, attentively working with client issues , exploring, encouraging engagement and their ability to feel confident and safe. This is vital to aid client sense of trust in the therapist as well as transition into the work. Through exploration and understanding of key issues, I raise awareness and with joint effort of client and counsellor, resolve symptoms and achieve greater understanding and wellbeing. I work in a manner that ensures all clients are treated respectfully and equally regardless of race, gender, religion, presenting disability and issues.
As an Accredited member of BACP, I adopt high standards, attentively working with client issues , exploring, encouraging engagement and their ability to feel confident and safe. This is vital to aid client sense of trust in the therapist as well as transition into the work. Through exploration and understanding of key issues, I raise awareness and with joint effort of client and counsellor, resolve symptoms and achieve greater understanding and wellbeing. I work in a manner that ensures all clients are treated respectfully and equally regardless of race, gender, religion, presenting disability and issues.
Dr Axel Löfgren, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
West London, London W1W
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, sad or worried? Maybe you’re struggling to juggle the many demands of life and feel like everything is getting to you. Taking the first step to getting help is a brave one and often one of the hardest parts. Together we will unpick what is going on for you and identify a way forward to help you get your life back on track. I know how difficult it can be finding a therapist who works with your schedule so I offer evening and weekend appointments.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, sad or worried? Maybe you’re struggling to juggle the many demands of life and feel like everything is getting to you. Taking the first step to getting help is a brave one and often one of the hardest parts. Together we will unpick what is going on for you and identify a way forward to help you get your life back on track. I know how difficult it can be finding a therapist who works with your schedule so I offer evening and weekend appointments.
Life can feel like a relentless sprint to keep up with everything and everyone. But what if you gave yourself permission to slow down and do the deep, grounding work required to become the best version of you? My approach to therapy is like building a timeless wardrobe: we'll identify the core, classic pieces of your identity while compassionately editing out what no longer serves you.
I believe that nurturing your inner self is the ultimate form of self-care. As a therapist with a background featured in publications like The Guardian and The Telegraph, I offer a supportive space that is both insightful and refreshingly authentic.
Life can feel like a relentless sprint to keep up with everything and everyone. But what if you gave yourself permission to slow down and do the deep, grounding work required to become the best version of you? My approach to therapy is like building a timeless wardrobe: we'll identify the core, classic pieces of your identity while compassionately editing out what no longer serves you.
I believe that nurturing your inner self is the ultimate form of self-care. As a therapist with a background featured in publications like The Guardian and The Telegraph, I offer a supportive space that is both insightful and refreshingly authentic.
If you are experiencing anxiety, navigating complex relationships, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m here to support you. By considering therapy, you took a courageous step towards positive change.
I offer a non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, reflect on your relationships, and understand the experiences that shape your life.
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship: my approach centres on building a strong rapport based on openness, honesty, trust, and empathy. Together, we will create a safe environment for your journey of self-discovery and healing.
If you are experiencing anxiety, navigating complex relationships, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m here to support you. By considering therapy, you took a courageous step towards positive change.
I offer a non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, reflect on your relationships, and understand the experiences that shape your life.
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship: my approach centres on building a strong rapport based on openness, honesty, trust, and empathy. Together, we will create a safe environment for your journey of self-discovery and healing.
Talid Khan MA, HCPC – Addiction Therapist
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
West London, London W1G
Are you struggling with alcohol or substance use, behavioural addictions, pornography use, or compulsive sexual behaviours that feel increasingly hard to control?
I’m Talid Khan, with over a decade of clinical experience, and one of the few clinicians in the UK accredited as an Addiction Therapist, qualified Sex Addiction Therapist, and HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist. Formerly a Senior Psychotherapist at the Priory Hospital Roehampton, with NHS experience, I provide discreet specialist psychotherapy in Harley Street, St Paul’s, and via secure online sessions across the UK and internationally.
Are you struggling with alcohol or substance use, behavioural addictions, pornography use, or compulsive sexual behaviours that feel increasingly hard to control?
I’m Talid Khan, with over a decade of clinical experience, and one of the few clinicians in the UK accredited as an Addiction Therapist, qualified Sex Addiction Therapist, and HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist. Formerly a Senior Psychotherapist at the Priory Hospital Roehampton, with NHS experience, I provide discreet specialist psychotherapy in Harley Street, St Paul’s, and via secure online sessions across the UK and internationally.
Struggling? Exhausted? Feel like you're drowning behind closed doors? Not frivolous enough for AI therapy? Other therapists seem judgmental, don't get you, won't listen? With me you can talk about anything. I'll treat you with compassion, empathy, and care. I’m also forthright and candid, and much more tools-oriented than schools-oriented. I believe you're the expert in you - even if you're not yet aware of it - and my role is to help you find that, and bring my own holistic vision, experience, training, and expertise to the table. I'm the specialist to help you become the best possible, most fulfilled version of you, starting now.
Struggling? Exhausted? Feel like you're drowning behind closed doors? Not frivolous enough for AI therapy? Other therapists seem judgmental, don't get you, won't listen? With me you can talk about anything. I'll treat you with compassion, empathy, and care. I’m also forthright and candid, and much more tools-oriented than schools-oriented. I believe you're the expert in you - even if you're not yet aware of it - and my role is to help you find that, and bring my own holistic vision, experience, training, and expertise to the table. I'm the specialist to help you become the best possible, most fulfilled version of you, starting now.
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Feel like your partner doesn't understand you? Do you wish you could turn the clock back to happier times in your relationship? Many couples face difficulties in their relationship at some time or other, and this can often be a stressful experience, leaving one or both partners feeling hurt, lonely or rejected. Relationship counselling can help you re-connect with each other, reduce conflict in the relationship, and regain the closeness and intimacy you once had.
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Feel like your partner doesn't understand you? Do you wish you could turn the clock back to happier times in your relationship? Many couples face difficulties in their relationship at some time or other, and this can often be a stressful experience, leaving one or both partners feeling hurt, lonely or rejected. Relationship counselling can help you re-connect with each other, reduce conflict in the relationship, and regain the closeness and intimacy you once had.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.