Suicidal Ideation Counselling in West London
Do you ever feel anxious, numb, or like you’re carrying a weight you can’t quite name? Many of the people I work with describe feeling stuck, distant from themselves, or quietly believing they’re not good enough, a feeling that echoes through their relationships, work, and inner world. Sometimes they’re navigating grief, loss, or a painful ending, or carrying early experiences of neglect or disconnection that have left them feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
Do you ever feel anxious, numb, or like you’re carrying a weight you can’t quite name? Many of the people I work with describe feeling stuck, distant from themselves, or quietly believing they’re not good enough, a feeling that echoes through their relationships, work, and inner world. Sometimes they’re navigating grief, loss, or a painful ending, or carrying early experiences of neglect or disconnection that have left them feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
Hiya, I'm Berith and thank you for being here. My aim is to help you discover and embrace yourself, while navigating the challenges that led you to seek counselling. Life can be overwhelming, with lote of thoughts; both positive and negative which affect our emotions and actions. But know your feelings are valid, and deserve to be acknowledged and validated. Knowing this, everything will be done at your pace. I understand that seeking counselling can be intimidating, but I'm here to offer a safe and supportive space where our energies match and you feel at ease to go through this process. It’s a safe space!
Hiya, I'm Berith and thank you for being here. My aim is to help you discover and embrace yourself, while navigating the challenges that led you to seek counselling. Life can be overwhelming, with lote of thoughts; both positive and negative which affect our emotions and actions. But know your feelings are valid, and deserve to be acknowledged and validated. Knowing this, everything will be done at your pace. I understand that seeking counselling can be intimidating, but I'm here to offer a safe and supportive space where our energies match and you feel at ease to go through this process. It’s a safe space!
I have extensive experience working privately and in the charity sector, addressing a wide range of issues such as suicidal thoughts, grief, loss, isolation, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity struggles, trauma, and abuse.
I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential space where my clients can feel comfortable opening up, allowing us to explore the challenges that have led them to therapy.
I have extensive experience working privately and in the charity sector, addressing a wide range of issues such as suicidal thoughts, grief, loss, isolation, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity struggles, trauma, and abuse.
I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential space where my clients can feel comfortable opening up, allowing us to explore the challenges that have led them to therapy.
I offer concessionary rates for low income, past and present military personnel, emergency responders and those experiencing suicidal ideation.
My experience as an emergency responder, in life-threatening situations, shapes the way I work as a therapist: providing a grounding presence, with expertise and candour, and able to stay with you through what is difficult without retreating from it.
I have over twenty years’ experience working with people whose lives have been impacted by stress, anxiety, abuse, war, addiction, homelessness, abandonment, pressure to provide, phobias, social media and fame, and depression. I also work with people who struggle with behaviours they’re not proud of, want to understand themselves better so they can be kinder to themselves and others.
I offer concessionary rates for low income, past and present military personnel, emergency responders and those experiencing suicidal ideation.
My experience as an emergency responder, in life-threatening situations, shapes the way I work as a therapist: providing a grounding presence, with expertise and candour, and able to stay with you through what is difficult without retreating from it.
I have over twenty years’ experience working with people whose lives have been impacted by stress, anxiety, abuse, war, addiction, homelessness, abandonment, pressure to provide, phobias, social media and fame, and depression. I also work with people who struggle with behaviours they’re not proud of, want to understand themselves better so they can be kinder to themselves and others.
These adverse events can shatter everything you believe in, leaving you feeling lost, suicidal, not knowing who you are anymore.
I am a qualified Psychologist, Trauma-Focused Psychotherapist and a Person-Centred Counsellor, specialised in complex trauma and associated PTSD. I offe a safe confidential space to explore any posttraumatic responses, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues and grief. I engage to meet your experiences with full acceptance, care and empathic understanding.
These adverse events can shatter everything you believe in, leaving you feeling lost, suicidal, not knowing who you are anymore.
I am a qualified Psychologist, Trauma-Focused Psychotherapist and a Person-Centred Counsellor, specialised in complex trauma and associated PTSD. I offe a safe confidential space to explore any posttraumatic responses, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues and grief. I engage to meet your experiences with full acceptance, care and empathic understanding.
I work with adults, children and young people who want to be able to explore their feelings and their thoughts in a safe place. Have you been struggling with feelings that are overwhelming? Maybe you know what is bothering you and you would like to explore the past and how it is affecting your present situation? Sometimes we just don’t know why we are experiencing anxiety/ depression or why each day is such a struggle. Maybe you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships? I am here to offer you a guiding hand to enable you to explore in a space that is full of love and understanding and not judgemental.
I work with adults, children and young people who want to be able to explore their feelings and their thoughts in a safe place. Have you been struggling with feelings that are overwhelming? Maybe you know what is bothering you and you would like to explore the past and how it is affecting your present situation? Sometimes we just don’t know why we are experiencing anxiety/ depression or why each day is such a struggle. Maybe you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships? I am here to offer you a guiding hand to enable you to explore in a space that is full of love and understanding and not judgemental.
I specialise in depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal feelings and self-injury.
I offer a space that is inclusive, collaborative and trauma-informed. With my background in Gestalt therapy, I will be noticing how you're bringing yourself in, not just what you're sharing, as our dynamic can offer helpful insight into other relational patterns occurring in your life. Clients are also welcome to use visual and writing tools if helpful.
I specialise in depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal feelings and self-injury.
I offer a space that is inclusive, collaborative and trauma-informed. With my background in Gestalt therapy, I will be noticing how you're bringing yourself in, not just what you're sharing, as our dynamic can offer helpful insight into other relational patterns occurring in your life. Clients are also welcome to use visual and writing tools if helpful.
If you're not sure why you're here, then maybe I can help find out why.
You may feel sad or confused, or you may just want to understand what's on your mind. Therapy can help you explore the issues you are currently having. Talking to a neutral, non-judgmental person can help you understand your feelings.
My approach is flexible, which I believe helps meet the individual's desired outcomes. I am gentle and self-effacing, and I offer a caring environment to help you openly share your process.
If you're not sure why you're here, then maybe I can help find out why.
You may feel sad or confused, or you may just want to understand what's on your mind. Therapy can help you explore the issues you are currently having. Talking to a neutral, non-judgmental person can help you understand your feelings.
My approach is flexible, which I believe helps meet the individual's desired outcomes. I am gentle and self-effacing, and I offer a caring environment to help you openly share your process.
In a therapeutic relationship we need to feel safe, where there is trust and unconditional acceptance, to allow us to explore difficult and challenging experiences. I am able to offer you a safe environment which is non-judgemental and a confidential space, this will allow you to explore your experiences to gain better insight. Life can often make us feel that we are unable cope, therefore we can become isolated, alone or set apart from society. I am here to share your exploration, supporting you to access better self-awareness; allowing you to implement good patterns of behaviours, leading to a healthier you.
In a therapeutic relationship we need to feel safe, where there is trust and unconditional acceptance, to allow us to explore difficult and challenging experiences. I am able to offer you a safe environment which is non-judgemental and a confidential space, this will allow you to explore your experiences to gain better insight. Life can often make us feel that we are unable cope, therefore we can become isolated, alone or set apart from society. I am here to share your exploration, supporting you to access better self-awareness; allowing you to implement good patterns of behaviours, leading to a healthier you.
I have worked with adult survivors of sexual abuse and people struggling with ideas of suicide as well as supporting clients to overcome low self esteem, anxiety, and manage the pressures life brings to us all.
The first step towards asking for help can be the hardest. Get in touch and we can take it together. My name is Claudine Astles and I work with clients in the Victoria area of central London, SW1, and also online. I am committed to offering a safe, non-judgemental space in which we can use counselling and therapy to explore your concerns, fears, and anxieties, and work together to help you reconnect with joy. I work with individuals on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully.
I have worked with adult survivors of sexual abuse and people struggling with ideas of suicide as well as supporting clients to overcome low self esteem, anxiety, and manage the pressures life brings to us all.
The first step towards asking for help can be the hardest. Get in touch and we can take it together. My name is Claudine Astles and I work with clients in the Victoria area of central London, SW1, and also online. I am committed to offering a safe, non-judgemental space in which we can use counselling and therapy to explore your concerns, fears, and anxieties, and work together to help you reconnect with joy. I work with individuals on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully.
I'm a Psychodynamic Therapist & Counsellor, with a Masters degree and CHE from Birkbeck University of London together with Bachelors degree in Drama. I work with a broad range of clients, but my work at an LGBTQ+ counselling charity gave me a much closer insight into some of the challenges and experiences of people in this group.
I'm a Psychodynamic Therapist & Counsellor, with a Masters degree and CHE from Birkbeck University of London together with Bachelors degree in Drama. I work with a broad range of clients, but my work at an LGBTQ+ counselling charity gave me a much closer insight into some of the challenges and experiences of people in this group.
Therapy is a space to talk freely and explore what matters to you.
I am experienced at supporting people with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression and mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, as well as attachment and relationship/interpersonal difficulties. I have extensive clinical experience within secondary care settings and my practice is enriched by ongoing professional development, including specialist training in relationships.
Therapy is a space to talk freely and explore what matters to you.
I am experienced at supporting people with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression and mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, as well as attachment and relationship/interpersonal difficulties. I have extensive clinical experience within secondary care settings and my practice is enriched by ongoing professional development, including specialist training in relationships.
My therapeutic approach is largely transpersonal integrative, which means I am able to integrate other approaches into my work, including humanistic, CBT, solution-focused and expressive/art therapy. How I work is entirely dependent on the needs of the client I am working with. Transpersonal therapy is a holistic healing intervention that evolved from the humanistic work of American psychologist Abraham Maslow in the 1960s. I am a registered member of the UKCP, and I work in accordance with their ethical guidelines. I offer both face-to-face sessions as well as online therapy which is accessible to all regardless of location.
My therapeutic approach is largely transpersonal integrative, which means I am able to integrate other approaches into my work, including humanistic, CBT, solution-focused and expressive/art therapy. How I work is entirely dependent on the needs of the client I am working with. Transpersonal therapy is a holistic healing intervention that evolved from the humanistic work of American psychologist Abraham Maslow in the 1960s. I am a registered member of the UKCP, and I work in accordance with their ethical guidelines. I offer both face-to-face sessions as well as online therapy which is accessible to all regardless of location.
Whatever the reason you choose to come to therapy, I offer a warm, relational approach in a space of absolute privacy. The stories we tell ourselves about our lives define us. They can both empower and trap us. I offer a place to explore the narratives we live within, both those we create ourselves and those which are created for us.
Whatever the reason you choose to come to therapy, I offer a warm, relational approach in a space of absolute privacy. The stories we tell ourselves about our lives define us. They can both empower and trap us. I offer a place to explore the narratives we live within, both those we create ourselves and those which are created for us.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming. Relationships become strained, emotions feel hard to manage, or you’re not sure how you got to where you are. Whatever has brought you here, I’m here to help you find your way through.
I’m an integrative psychotherapist registered with the NCPS, working with individuals, couples, children, and young people. I am particularly rooted in nervous system and attachment-based approaches, recognising that our emotions, life experiences, and physical wellbeing are deeply intertwined.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming. Relationships become strained, emotions feel hard to manage, or you’re not sure how you got to where you are. Whatever has brought you here, I’m here to help you find your way through.
I’m an integrative psychotherapist registered with the NCPS, working with individuals, couples, children, and young people. I am particularly rooted in nervous system and attachment-based approaches, recognising that our emotions, life experiences, and physical wellbeing are deeply intertwined.
You may have occasional suicidal thoughts, or spend a lot of time searching for answers and wondering what might be wrong with you.
If this sounds like you, I can help you reconnect with a sense of purpose and meaning. Together we can explore how and why you may have gone off-track, what values are not being honoured, and/or which innate gifts have been forgotten. I am trained in an integrative approach with an interest in Jungian psychology and existential philosophy.
You may have occasional suicidal thoughts, or spend a lot of time searching for answers and wondering what might be wrong with you.
If this sounds like you, I can help you reconnect with a sense of purpose and meaning. Together we can explore how and why you may have gone off-track, what values are not being honoured, and/or which innate gifts have been forgotten. I am trained in an integrative approach with an interest in Jungian psychology and existential philosophy.
Perhaps you cope well in some areas of life but have been troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts or life patterns for a while. Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you. There are many times when speaking with a trained professional can help. I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist, certified MBT and Schema Therapist, and Supervisor with extensive experience in providing and leading therapy services in the NHS and private practice. 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.
Perhaps you cope well in some areas of life but have been troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts or life patterns for a while. Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you. There are many times when speaking with a trained professional can help. I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist, certified MBT and Schema Therapist, and Supervisor with extensive experience in providing and leading therapy services in the NHS and private practice. 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.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re carrying too much on your own?
Are you looking for somewhere you can talk openly and be properly heard?
I offer counselling for young people and adults that focuses on real-life struggles, not perfect textbook solutions. I don’t believe in quick fixes or telling you how you should feel. I work alongside you to help you understand what you are carrying, reconnect with who you are, and find ways to move through life’s difficulties with more support and clarity.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re carrying too much on your own?
Are you looking for somewhere you can talk openly and be properly heard?
I offer counselling for young people and adults that focuses on real-life struggles, not perfect textbook solutions. I don’t believe in quick fixes or telling you how you should feel. I work alongside you to help you understand what you are carrying, reconnect with who you are, and find ways to move through life’s difficulties with more support and clarity.
Supervision & Counselling opportunity from a MNCPS (Acc)/BACP Therapist, & Clinical Supervisor that sharpens practice and protects practitioners.
The work encompasses developmental psychology which enables me to support clients to navigate challenges, develop coping mechanisms, resilience & growth. Such skills are then internalised over time which helps their situation to be more manageable. l offer a safe, non-judgemental & confidential, ethical space for our work, and bring skills of excellent empathy & observational skills and counter-transference into the clinical work, & broadens the experience for the client.
Supervision & Counselling opportunity from a MNCPS (Acc)/BACP Therapist, & Clinical Supervisor that sharpens practice and protects practitioners.
The work encompasses developmental psychology which enables me to support clients to navigate challenges, develop coping mechanisms, resilience & growth. Such skills are then internalised over time which helps their situation to be more manageable. l offer a safe, non-judgemental & confidential, ethical space for our work, and bring skills of excellent empathy & observational skills and counter-transference into the clinical work, & broadens the experience for the client.
If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed due to relationship difficulties, psychological therapy may be able to help. Therapy can help us to better understand repeating patterns of relating to others, in the context of early life relationships, and then use this awareness to create more fulfilling personal and professional relationships.
If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed due to relationship difficulties, psychological therapy may be able to help. Therapy can help us to better understand repeating patterns of relating to others, in the context of early life relationships, and then use this awareness to create more fulfilling personal and professional relationships.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.