Relationship Issues Counselling in West London, London

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Besa Aliti
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
West London, London W2
Therapy is an investment in yourself and your relationships.
In our work, we’ll explore the emotional cycles and inner narratives that often hold you back. By bringing awareness to these patterns, we can reframe limiting beliefs and shift perspectives that no longer serve your growth. Through this process, you'll begin to cultivate new, empowering ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to others.
Therapy is an investment in yourself and your relationships.
In our work, we’ll explore the emotional cycles and inner narratives that often hold you back. By bringing awareness to these patterns, we can reframe limiting beliefs and shift perspectives that no longer serve your growth. Through this process, you'll begin to cultivate new, empowering ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to others.
020 3835 6153 View 020 3835 6153
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Sara Tookey
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I support people navigating challenges of living, including with identity and relationships so they can live a more satisfying and meaningful life.
My approach is evidence-based and theory-driven, tailored to your unique needs. I identify with you the most suitable therapeutic methods (e.g., CBT, CFT, ACT, Psychodynamic, EMDR) for you. In our non-judgmental space, you can explore your authentic self, learn ways to thrive, and connect so that you can make lasting positive change in your life.
I support people navigating challenges of living, including with identity and relationships so they can live a more satisfying and meaningful life.
My approach is evidence-based and theory-driven, tailored to your unique needs. I identify with you the most suitable therapeutic methods (e.g., CBT, CFT, ACT, Psychodynamic, EMDR) for you. In our non-judgmental space, you can explore your authentic self, learn ways to thrive, and connect so that you can make lasting positive change in your life.
020 4538 9363 View 020 4538 9363
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Gina Phillips
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I believe that the most important aspect of counselling is a strong therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client.
From my previous experience in the world of media and the creative industries I understand the pressures on the individual in the workplace and home, and the impact it can have. This informs my practice which includes working with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, relationship and workplace issues and bereavement
I believe that the most important aspect of counselling is a strong therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client.
From my previous experience in the world of media and the creative industries I understand the pressures on the individual in the workplace and home, and the impact it can have. This informs my practice which includes working with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, relationship and workplace issues and bereavement
020 4572 2995 View 020 4572 2995
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Dr Connie Geyer
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
6 Endorsed
West London, London W1G
I work with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, which may be rooted in adverse childhood experiences.
My approach is evidence-based and grounded in Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, complemented by DBT coping skills coaching, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotion-focused Therapy for couples (EFT). I work collaboratively and integrate models to best suit your individual needs and goals. I offer services in English and German.
I work with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, which may be rooted in adverse childhood experiences.
My approach is evidence-based and grounded in Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, complemented by DBT coping skills coaching, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotion-focused Therapy for couples (EFT). I work collaboratively and integrate models to best suit your individual needs and goals. I offer services in English and German.
020 8138 9538 View 020 8138 9538
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Matt Davies
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT Accred
West London, London W1G
My relationship with my wife was great.
I help individuals and couples come to terms with their relationship to self and each other. I hold an MSc from Tavistock Relationships and also trained with Relate.
My relationship with my wife was great.
I help individuals and couples come to terms with their relationship to self and each other. I hold an MSc from Tavistock Relationships and also trained with Relate.
020 8106 2463 View 020 8106 2463
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Pashmina Nanwani
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
West London, London W14
My name is Pashmina, I am an experienced Relational Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
I can offer a safe and empathic space to reflect upon and gain insight into issues affecting you. The reasons that bring one to therapy could be due to the result of day-to-day stresses, or as a result of specific events in ones life. We will explore together your patterns of thinking, behaviour as well as ways of being in relationships and in the world.
My name is Pashmina, I am an experienced Relational Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
I can offer a safe and empathic space to reflect upon and gain insight into issues affecting you. The reasons that bring one to therapy could be due to the result of day-to-day stresses, or as a result of specific events in ones life. We will explore together your patterns of thinking, behaviour as well as ways of being in relationships and in the world.
020 4538 6596 View 020 4538 6596
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Dr Ema Exnerova
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I work with both individuals and couples experiencing a range of issues including anxiety and depression, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, addiction and bereavement.
My therapeutic approach is highly individualised, recognising that each client is unique. My training and experience encompass cognitive-behavioral, existential, humanistic, psychodynamic approaches and schema therapy.
I work with both individuals and couples experiencing a range of issues including anxiety and depression, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, addiction and bereavement.
My therapeutic approach is highly individualised, recognising that each client is unique. My training and experience encompass cognitive-behavioral, existential, humanistic, psychodynamic approaches and schema therapy.
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Simone Simonetti
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
West London, London W12
If you are experiencing anxiety, navigating complex relationships, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m here to support you.
Therapy can be a catalyst for change, whether it involves transforming how you perceive yourself, your emotions, your life, or your relationships. We can explore past and present events, developing and strengthening awareness of how experiences interconnect and influence each other. This process can help you feel more empowered, balanced, and fulfilled.
If you are experiencing anxiety, navigating complex relationships, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m here to support you.
Therapy can be a catalyst for change, whether it involves transforming how you perceive yourself, your emotions, your life, or your relationships. We can explore past and present events, developing and strengthening awareness of how experiences interconnect and influence each other. This process can help you feel more empowered, balanced, and fulfilled.
020 7123 8532 View 020 7123 8532
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Poppy Mellor
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
West London, London W1T
I am a qualified sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years experience of working with individual and couples wanting to improve, repair or develop their relationships.
I work with all aspects of relationship difficulties including communication issues, arguing, conflict over parenting or life changes and sexual difficulties . Common sexual issues such as desire (not feeling it, feeling too much of it or feeling uncomfortable with it) to difficulties having sex or difficulties feeling fulfilment through sex.
I am a qualified sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years experience of working with individual and couples wanting to improve, repair or develop their relationships.
I work with all aspects of relationship difficulties including communication issues, arguing, conflict over parenting or life changes and sexual difficulties . Common sexual issues such as desire (not feeling it, feeling too much of it or feeling uncomfortable with it) to difficulties having sex or difficulties feeling fulfilment through sex.
020 3290 2875 View 020 3290 2875
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Dr Michael Acton
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP Accred
West London, London W8
, MICF - is a relationship consultant and author known for his ability to cause intense shifts in his clients.
Dr. Acton has accumulated many academic degrees, learnt immensely from those who have come to him for help and has undergone extensive training in therapeutic disciplines. These approaches include applied clinical and counselling psychology; CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy); psychoanalysis and psychodynamic, Jungian, Gestalt and logo therapies.
, MICF - is a relationship consultant and author known for his ability to cause intense shifts in his clients.
Dr. Acton has accumulated many academic degrees, learnt immensely from those who have come to him for help and has undergone extensive training in therapeutic disciplines. These approaches include applied clinical and counselling psychology; CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy); psychoanalysis and psychodynamic, Jungian, Gestalt and logo therapies.
020 3879 4419 View 020 3879 4419
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Natalia Maciel
Psychologist, GMBPsS
3 Endorsed
West London, London W1G
My practice is focused on listening and creating a space for exploring, understanding and help.I have trained as a psychologist in Argentina for 5 years and registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS). My training included different kinds of therapy, research, working in placements in the community, reflective practice and personal therapy. I have been working with adults in public mental health/community settings and in the charity and private sectors for just over ten years.
My practice is focused on listening and creating a space for exploring, understanding and help.I have trained as a psychologist in Argentina for 5 years and registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS). My training included different kinds of therapy, research, working in placements in the community, reflective practice and personal therapy. I have been working with adults in public mental health/community settings and in the charity and private sectors for just over ten years.
020 4634 0141 View 020 4634 0141
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Bonnie Sue Wims
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Therapy is the effort to address a mental health concern or behavioral issue through communication and transparency within a therapeutic relationship.
Are you still trying to outrun your fear and prove your worth? If so, I see you. I know you because this was me before I made friends with my demons and put them to work for me. In fact, I moved across the ocean to try and outrun them. But you see, no matter where you are in the world; no matter where you are in your life; no matter where you are in your head; your demons remain right there with you.
Therapy is the effort to address a mental health concern or behavioral issue through communication and transparency within a therapeutic relationship.
Are you still trying to outrun your fear and prove your worth? If so, I see you. I know you because this was me before I made friends with my demons and put them to work for me. In fact, I moved across the ocean to try and outrun them. But you see, no matter where you are in the world; no matter where you are in your life; no matter where you are in your head; your demons remain right there with you.
020 3835 6282 View 020 3835 6282
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Valerie Manners
Counsellor, MBACP
West London, London W1G
Most common areas are: Generalised Anxiety Disorder; Social anxiety; Health anxiety; Depression; Feeling sad; Low self-esteem; Social media anxiety; Panic attacks; Adjusting to major life transitions, Relationship challenges and endings; Work stress and redundancy; Low mood; Low motivation; Loss of a loved one; Retirement concerns; Eating disorders; LGBTQIA;
On-line CBT Counselling Specialist, Therapeutic Coach and Online Face to Face Practitioner - MBACP. For 17 years I have been in private practice in Harley Street, Central London and in Islington & Haringey in North London. I have been offering video consultations via Zoom, WhatsApp, Face Time and Teams for many years. This has the advantage of being conducted at your convenience from your own home/office environment. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is proven to make a big difference to general anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder and depression, and CBT Counselling is also approved by the NHS.
Most common areas are: Generalised Anxiety Disorder; Social anxiety; Health anxiety; Depression; Feeling sad; Low self-esteem; Social media anxiety; Panic attacks; Adjusting to major life transitions, Relationship challenges and endings; Work stress and redundancy; Low mood; Low motivation; Loss of a loved one; Retirement concerns; Eating disorders; LGBTQIA;
On-line CBT Counselling Specialist, Therapeutic Coach and Online Face to Face Practitioner - MBACP. For 17 years I have been in private practice in Harley Street, Central London and in Islington & Haringey in North London. I have been offering video consultations via Zoom, WhatsApp, Face Time and Teams for many years. This has the advantage of being conducted at your convenience from your own home/office environment. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is proven to make a big difference to general anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder and depression, and CBT Counselling is also approved by the NHS.
01494 360824 View 01494 360824
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Dr Ruxandra Anghel
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
West London, London W1G
Ruxandra specialises in helping people navigate identity, meaning, relationships, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Who I Work With • Individuals: Young adults, professionals, creatives, and deep thinkers who feel stuck, lost, or disconnected from themselves. Those who want more than just symptom management—they want truth, depth, and real transformation. ​• People Navigating Life After Neurological Injury: Those adjusting to a new sense of self after brain injury
Ruxandra specialises in helping people navigate identity, meaning, relationships, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Who I Work With • Individuals: Young adults, professionals, creatives, and deep thinkers who feel stuck, lost, or disconnected from themselves. Those who want more than just symptom management—they want truth, depth, and real transformation. ​• People Navigating Life After Neurological Injury: Those adjusting to a new sense of self after brain injury
020 3667 9848 View 020 3667 9848
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Dimitri Raftopoulos
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
West London, London W1W
I work with men, women and couples with relationship issues.
Over the last 14 years I have helped many people achieve a sense of well being, integration and wholeness in their personal & professional life. I can help you achieve the same. Life does not need to be a struggle. The process begins with you taking that scary first step to have an initial session or even just to call me to have a chat. In this first session or chat you can experience me and how I work and if we are a good fit, we can take it from there. I look forward to talking to you.
I work with men, women and couples with relationship issues.
Over the last 14 years I have helped many people achieve a sense of well being, integration and wholeness in their personal & professional life. I can help you achieve the same. Life does not need to be a struggle. The process begins with you taking that scary first step to have an initial session or even just to call me to have a chat. In this first session or chat you can experience me and how I work and if we are a good fit, we can take it from there. I look forward to talking to you.
020 3879 4670 View 020 3879 4670
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Gillian Beckwith
Psychotherapist, MA, COSRT Accred
Online Only
Fully qualified and highly experienced with all sexual and relational dilemmas, and especially when matters are usually fuelled by anxiety/depression which can come with a sense of loneliness or isolation.
Communicating about intimacy is problematic for many. Whatever orientation, I offer help towards sexual wellbeing. It can include arousal and desire, orgasm (rapid, delayed, not achieving), erectile sufficiency, pain on penetrative sex, non-consummation, sexual identity, change from the impact of illness, disability, ageing, fertility challenges.
Fully qualified and highly experienced with all sexual and relational dilemmas, and especially when matters are usually fuelled by anxiety/depression which can come with a sense of loneliness or isolation.
Communicating about intimacy is problematic for many. Whatever orientation, I offer help towards sexual wellbeing. It can include arousal and desire, orgasm (rapid, delayed, not achieving), erectile sufficiency, pain on penetrative sex, non-consummation, sexual identity, change from the impact of illness, disability, ageing, fertility challenges.
01748 902286 View 01748 902286
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Wafaa Mf Eltantawy
Counsellor, MA, COSRT Accred
West London, London W1G
I am an accredited Psychosexual Therapist (sex therapist), Relationship Counsellor and Gynaecologist licensed by the GMC and am member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT), the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) and the Middle East Society of Sexual Medicine (MESSM).
I am an expert in vaginismus (difficulty in penetration), dyspareunia (painful sex), and offer treatment of the following problems: Relationship and communication problems, erection difficulties, ejaculation concerns, orgasm problems, loss of sexual desire, sex anxiety, including non-consummation, sexual abuse trauma and domestic violence, sex addiction.
I am an accredited Psychosexual Therapist (sex therapist), Relationship Counsellor and Gynaecologist licensed by the GMC and am member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT), the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) and the Middle East Society of Sexual Medicine (MESSM).
I am an expert in vaginismus (difficulty in penetration), dyspareunia (painful sex), and offer treatment of the following problems: Relationship and communication problems, erection difficulties, ejaculation concerns, orgasm problems, loss of sexual desire, sex anxiety, including non-consummation, sexual abuse trauma and domestic violence, sex addiction.
020 4538 7882 View 020 4538 7882
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Dr Didem Altay
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
West London, London W2
Areas of expertise include early childhood trauma, traumatic stress, anxiety, adult counselling/therapy, play therapy, child/teen counselling, family counselling and child-parent relationship.
I am a Registered Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK, Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) by the BPS, Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Europe Accredited EMDR Therapist. In addition to clinical practice and academic, I provide workshops and supervisions/consultations to professionals and colleagues.
Areas of expertise include early childhood trauma, traumatic stress, anxiety, adult counselling/therapy, play therapy, child/teen counselling, family counselling and child-parent relationship.
I am a Registered Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK, Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) by the BPS, Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Europe Accredited EMDR Therapist. In addition to clinical practice and academic, I provide workshops and supervisions/consultations to professionals and colleagues.
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Teresa Mortell-Stevens
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
West London, London W13
Are you struggling in a difficult relationship?
I work with adults struggling in their relationships, helping them feel heard, break unhelpful patterns, and gain deeper understanding about themselves and their connections with others. With a decade of experience in coaching and counselling, I provide a compassionate, structured space where you can reflect, grow, and move forward with confidence.
Are you struggling in a difficult relationship?
I work with adults struggling in their relationships, helping them feel heard, break unhelpful patterns, and gain deeper understanding about themselves and their connections with others. With a decade of experience in coaching and counselling, I provide a compassionate, structured space where you can reflect, grow, and move forward with confidence.
020 3835 2495 View 020 3835 2495
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Mahboubeh (Mah) Fathabadi
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
It shapes the depth of the therapeutic relationship and the direction of the therapeutic journey.
My own approach is grounded in neuropsychoanalysis, an integration of affective neuroscience and psychoanalytic work. I pay close attention to the emotional themes that emerge, what is repeated, what is avoided, and how the past continues to echo in the present to move beyond suffering towards emotional growth, and new ways of being and responding.
It shapes the depth of the therapeutic relationship and the direction of the therapeutic journey.
My own approach is grounded in neuropsychoanalysis, an integration of affective neuroscience and psychoanalytic work. I pay close attention to the emotional themes that emerge, what is repeated, what is avoided, and how the past continues to echo in the present to move beyond suffering towards emotional growth, and new ways of being and responding.
020 4538 5392 View 020 4538 5392

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