Suicidal Ideation Counselling in West London, London

After several years of working predominantly with clients who are considering suicide and/or who have been victims of abuse and crimes.
Regardless of whether in a crisis or not, therapy is a carved out space solely for you. A space of exploration, reflection and contemplation. I am here to honour that space and walk alongside you as we explore together the foundations that make you who are. I offer a versatile, updated form of therapy that adapts to our every day nomadic and digital needs. My work is focused on empowering victims of abuse through their own narrative and working in preventative measures with perpetrators. My online digital therapy practice, ONIS, provides a special focus on therapy for those in the Entertainment Service Industries.
After several years of working predominantly with clients who are considering suicide and/or who have been victims of abuse and crimes.
Regardless of whether in a crisis or not, therapy is a carved out space solely for you. A space of exploration, reflection and contemplation. I am here to honour that space and walk alongside you as we explore together the foundations that make you who are. I offer a versatile, updated form of therapy that adapts to our every day nomadic and digital needs. My work is focused on empowering victims of abuse through their own narrative and working in preventative measures with perpetrators. My online digital therapy practice, ONIS, provides a special focus on therapy for those in the Entertainment Service Industries.

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 offer you a safe and confidential space to explore any posttraumatic responses, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues and grief.
My professional, personal, and volunteering journeys enabled me to understand the impacts of traumatic events like war, childhood abuse, and sexual abuse. Even the loss of something that matters to you that is shattering everything you believed in.
You might feel suicical, lost, not knowing who you are anymore. I can help you make new meanings, heal and grow to be you again.
I am very flexible in my practice where I can offer you various therapeutic tools and interventions tailored to your unique needs to foster healing and growth.
For children, we explore what bothers you and makes you sad or upset through play or drawing.
I offer you a safe and confidential space to explore any posttraumatic responses, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues and grief.
My professional, personal, and volunteering journeys enabled me to understand the impacts of traumatic events like war, childhood abuse, and sexual abuse. Even the loss of something that matters to you that is shattering everything you believed in.
You might feel suicical, lost, not knowing who you are anymore. I can help you make new meanings, heal and grow to be you again.
I am very flexible in my practice where I can offer you various therapeutic tools and interventions tailored to your unique needs to foster healing and growth.
For children, we explore what bothers you and makes you sad or upset through play or drawing.

London Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W5
As a team of professionally accredited counsellors and psychotherapists we have a variety of specialities, including working with, LGBT+ issues, trauma, identity, sexual issues, anxiety, depression, confidence & self-esteem issues, suicidal ideations, bereavement, anger issues and many more.
Our modern world has become a very tough place for many people over recent years. With the Covid-19 pandemic, uncertainty and fear around the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the cost of living crisis and numerous other personal struggles have left many people battling with their mental health and well being. But how has it affected you? Here at West London Counselling, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Services, we have a highly experienced team of therapists who are here to help you through whatever you're struggling with. Your wellbeing will always be our number one priority.
As a team of professionally accredited counsellors and psychotherapists we have a variety of specialities, including working with, LGBT+ issues, trauma, identity, sexual issues, anxiety, depression, confidence & self-esteem issues, suicidal ideations, bereavement, anger issues and many more.
Our modern world has become a very tough place for many people over recent years. With the Covid-19 pandemic, uncertainty and fear around the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the cost of living crisis and numerous other personal struggles have left many people battling with their mental health and well being. But how has it affected you? Here at West London Counselling, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Services, we have a highly experienced team of therapists who are here to help you through whatever you're struggling with. Your wellbeing will always be our number one priority.

Murad Bukhari
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West London, London W2
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a wide variety of issues including: depression; anxiety; sexual, emotional and physical abuse; complex trauma; suicidal ideation; addictions; issues of cultural diversity, intersectionality and experiences as “other”; life crises; relationship problems; personal grief, bereavement and loss; climate anxiety and ecological grief.
I am a transpersonal/integrative and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist that creates a space where you are invited to experience yourself fully, freely, safely, confidentially and without judgement. Together we will explore your dreams, what brings you joy, aspirations, struggles and your deepest fears. You will come to a deeper understanding of how past experiences have shaped your feelings about life today. Psychotherapy helps us welcome in and integrate all aspects of ourselves, with conscious awareness. With work, you will experience an authentic acceptance of your whole Self, and the myriad possibilities that this brings.
I work with a wide variety of issues including: depression; anxiety; sexual, emotional and physical abuse; complex trauma; suicidal ideation; addictions; issues of cultural diversity, intersectionality and experiences as “other”; life crises; relationship problems; personal grief, bereavement and loss; climate anxiety and ecological grief.
I am a transpersonal/integrative and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist that creates a space where you are invited to experience yourself fully, freely, safely, confidentially and without judgement. Together we will explore your dreams, what brings you joy, aspirations, struggles and your deepest fears. You will come to a deeper understanding of how past experiences have shaped your feelings about life today. Psychotherapy helps us welcome in and integrate all aspects of ourselves, with conscious awareness. With work, you will experience an authentic acceptance of your whole Self, and the myriad possibilities that this brings.

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.

I work with cultural awareness and sensitivity, particularly working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, thoughts of suicide/self harm with adults, children and adolescents.
Starting counselling can seem hard for some but those first steps can have a positive lasting impact. I understand that things can feel overwhelming at first but hopefully I can help you to work through any anxieties about counselling so that I can support you through your personal journey. With me, your therapeutic journey is the priority. I work with you to help understand your difficulties better and find ways of managing similar difficulties in the future. I work with children, adolescents and adults using various approaches depending on the individual's needs, largely person centred and cognitive behaviour approaches.
I work with cultural awareness and sensitivity, particularly working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, thoughts of suicide/self harm with adults, children and adolescents.
Starting counselling can seem hard for some but those first steps can have a positive lasting impact. I understand that things can feel overwhelming at first but hopefully I can help you to work through any anxieties about counselling so that I can support you through your personal journey. With me, your therapeutic journey is the priority. I work with you to help understand your difficulties better and find ways of managing similar difficulties in the future. I work with children, adolescents and adults using various approaches depending on the individual's needs, largely person centred and cognitive behaviour approaches.

I have specialist training and a lot of experience supporting individuals with mental health issues such as; Depression, PTSD, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and supporting people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
I'm a compassionate and fully qualified Person-Centred / Humanistic Counsellor with extensive experience guiding individuals overcome significant life challenges: divorce, affairs, relationship problems, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence... Whether you're seeking greater motivation, emotional stability, or a stronger sense of self-worth, I'm here to support you. Through our collaborative journey, I'll create a safe space for you to explore your unique experiences and discover your own inner strength. Together, we can navigate your challenges and unlock your potential for a more fulfilling life.
I have specialist training and a lot of experience supporting individuals with mental health issues such as; Depression, PTSD, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and supporting people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
I'm a compassionate and fully qualified Person-Centred / Humanistic Counsellor with extensive experience guiding individuals overcome significant life challenges: divorce, affairs, relationship problems, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence... Whether you're seeking greater motivation, emotional stability, or a stronger sense of self-worth, I'm here to support you. Through our collaborative journey, I'll create a safe space for you to explore your unique experiences and discover your own inner strength. Together, we can navigate your challenges and unlock your potential for a more fulfilling life.

I work with both children and adults and have a keen interest in working with those who have experienced complex/relational trauma with or without self harming/ suicidal behaviour.
The initial sessions should focus on developing a shared understanding of what is going on psychologically that is giving rise to these difficulties, or perpetuating them. A shared understanding of what is the matter provides a focus for psychotherapy. Effective therapy has a focus. It will evolve and change as therapy progresses and is dynamic, not static.
I work with both children and adults and have a keen interest in working with those who have experienced complex/relational trauma with or without self harming/ suicidal behaviour.
The initial sessions should focus on developing a shared understanding of what is going on psychologically that is giving rise to these difficulties, or perpetuating them. A shared understanding of what is the matter provides a focus for psychotherapy. Effective therapy has a focus. It will evolve and change as therapy progresses and is dynamic, not static.

It could be that you are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, suicidal thoughts, and you do not quite know what to do with them.
Whilst having a support network is very important, speaking to somebody who is trained to sit in the midst of pain with you and support you in your healing journey can be incredibly helpful.
It could be that you are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, suicidal thoughts, and you do not quite know what to do with them.
Whilst having a support network is very important, speaking to somebody who is trained to sit in the midst of pain with you and support you in your healing journey can be incredibly helpful.

This range of experiences has seen me work with people who are suicidal and have been labelled in a variety of ways - ultimately all of them have been looking for a greater understanding of life.
Life is difficult. Do more, be more. Be what others want. I offer a space where we examine where you are in life, what's brought you here, what it's like being you and you in relation to others, and how you're contributing to where you're at. How will we do this? Through our relationship, where I'll offer support, care, empathy and challenge to help you examine life.
This range of experiences has seen me work with people who are suicidal and have been labelled in a variety of ways - ultimately all of them have been looking for a greater understanding of life.
Life is difficult. Do more, be more. Be what others want. I offer a space where we examine where you are in life, what's brought you here, what it's like being you and you in relation to others, and how you're contributing to where you're at. How will we do this? Through our relationship, where I'll offer support, care, empathy and challenge to help you examine life.
Meet Our Suicidal Ideation Counsellors

I am very open to discussing thoughts and feelings related to suicide and self harm.
I have been working within the field of mental health for almost 30 years, predominantly within the NHS, and have a wealth of training and experience. I provide both long and short term counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, and work to an exceptional standard of confidentiality. I work with a variety of problems and issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and relationship difficulties. However, if you'd like to discuss what is troubling you, you are very welcome to call or e-mail me before committing to making an appointment.
I am very open to discussing thoughts and feelings related to suicide and self harm.
I have been working within the field of mental health for almost 30 years, predominantly within the NHS, and have a wealth of training and experience. I provide both long and short term counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, and work to an exceptional standard of confidentiality. I work with a variety of problems and issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and relationship difficulties. However, if you'd like to discuss what is troubling you, you are very welcome to call or e-mail me before committing to making an appointment.

During this time I worked with a range of mental health issues from stress, anxiety, depression, relationships through to self harm, suicidal thoughts, gender, autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more.
My Offer To You: Being heard, understood, believed in and supported. We all need this kind of support at some point in our lives. This is my offer to you. I am an accredited professional registrant counsellor psychotherapist (PNCPS acc.) registered through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP reg) which means I am held on the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register thus ensuring protection to the public. I am a BUPA and Harley Street Online registered therapist and I have a particular interest in those with later in life ADHD diagnosis or suspect they might be
During this time I worked with a range of mental health issues from stress, anxiety, depression, relationships through to self harm, suicidal thoughts, gender, autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more.
My Offer To You: Being heard, understood, believed in and supported. We all need this kind of support at some point in our lives. This is my offer to you. I am an accredited professional registrant counsellor psychotherapist (PNCPS acc.) registered through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP reg) which means I am held on the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register thus ensuring protection to the public. I am a BUPA and Harley Street Online registered therapist and I have a particular interest in those with later in life ADHD diagnosis or suspect they might be

I offer a safe, confidential space to support individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation and more.
As a Registered Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I am committed to providing a supportive, empathetic, and tailored approach to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. My integrative therapeutic style means that I adapt my methods to meet each client’s unique needs, drawing from a diverse range of tools and techniques that encourage self-awareness, personal growth, and healing.
I offer a safe, confidential space to support individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation and more.
As a Registered Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I am committed to providing a supportive, empathetic, and tailored approach to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. My integrative therapeutic style means that I adapt my methods to meet each client’s unique needs, drawing from a diverse range of tools and techniques that encourage self-awareness, personal growth, and healing.

We have experience with a wide variety of issues, including: Relationship, Family issues, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, HIV, Sexuality, Life threatening illness, Addiction, Bereavement, Loss of meaning and purpose, Identity issues, Low self-esteem, Relationship issues, Sexual abuse, Suicidal thoughts and Employment issues.
We believe that everyone is unique and therefore is dealt with in a way that best caters to his or her individual needs. We work with you by exploring your world to see how you engage with your life and the people around you. Along the journey, we will explore your past, look at your present and see how you perceive the future. We will help you become more aware of your values, beliefs and limitations and help you connect and improve your relationship with yourself. This process may be challenging, yet extremely rewarding as we access the changes you want to make towards living the life that you want to live.
We have experience with a wide variety of issues, including: Relationship, Family issues, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, HIV, Sexuality, Life threatening illness, Addiction, Bereavement, Loss of meaning and purpose, Identity issues, Low self-esteem, Relationship issues, Sexual abuse, Suicidal thoughts and Employment issues.
We believe that everyone is unique and therefore is dealt with in a way that best caters to his or her individual needs. We work with you by exploring your world to see how you engage with your life and the people around you. Along the journey, we will explore your past, look at your present and see how you perceive the future. We will help you become more aware of your values, beliefs and limitations and help you connect and improve your relationship with yourself. This process may be challenging, yet extremely rewarding as we access the changes you want to make towards living the life that you want to live.

With experience supporting individuals facing a variety of challenges, including LGBTQ+, identity, trauma, PTSD, bereavement, OCD, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, work-related stress, loneliness.
Welcome, I'm Piers, a Person-Centered therapist. Creating a safe, accepting environment where you feel increasingly comfortable and confident in exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours is what I am here for. Together, we will work collaboratively to cultivate a trusting relationship built on mutual respect. My approach emphasises genuine understanding of one's outer (social context) and inner complexities that influence our being as a whole. It also emphasises awareness, clarity, and acceptance, with the intention of promoting self-empowerment, discovery of your inner self, and fostering personal growth.
With experience supporting individuals facing a variety of challenges, including LGBTQ+, identity, trauma, PTSD, bereavement, OCD, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, work-related stress, loneliness.
Welcome, I'm Piers, a Person-Centered therapist. Creating a safe, accepting environment where you feel increasingly comfortable and confident in exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours is what I am here for. Together, we will work collaboratively to cultivate a trusting relationship built on mutual respect. My approach emphasises genuine understanding of one's outer (social context) and inner complexities that influence our being as a whole. It also emphasises awareness, clarity, and acceptance, with the intention of promoting self-empowerment, discovery of your inner self, and fostering personal growth.

I specialise in loss and bereavement, particularly through suicide, loss of pregnancy, baby or child.
As well as bereavement I have great experience with the elderly. I offer home/care home visits. I specialise in is Dementia, counselling sufferers and their loved ones. Research, including that of my own, has shown that therapy can prove very beneficial especially at diagnosis and in the early stages. I also provide end of life therapeutic support.
I specialise in loss and bereavement, particularly through suicide, loss of pregnancy, baby or child.
As well as bereavement I have great experience with the elderly. I offer home/care home visits. I specialise in is Dementia, counselling sufferers and their loved ones. Research, including that of my own, has shown that therapy can prove very beneficial especially at diagnosis and in the early stages. I also provide end of life therapeutic support.

My clinical experience includes working for: NHS, a community counselling services, and a suicidal respite centre.
I specialise in depression and loss, managing life transitions, issues stemming from childhood, sexuality and sexual identity and relationship intimacy. I have an extensive experience in working with and supporting the LGBTQ+ community and their unique life challenges like coming out, internalised homophobia, self-esteem issues and other day-to-day struggles
My clinical experience includes working for: NHS, a community counselling services, and a suicidal respite centre.
I specialise in depression and loss, managing life transitions, issues stemming from childhood, sexuality and sexual identity and relationship intimacy. I have an extensive experience in working with and supporting the LGBTQ+ community and their unique life challenges like coming out, internalised homophobia, self-esteem issues and other day-to-day struggles

Offering long & short term therapy specialising in, Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Family issues, Early years parenting, Suicide, Bereavement & Relationship issues.
My humanistic approach places a strong emphasis on the importance of our therapeutic relationship and your self-exploration. I believe that each individual possesses an innate drive towards personal growth and self-actualisation. My role is to create a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, & emotions freely.
Offering long & short term therapy specialising in, Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Family issues, Early years parenting, Suicide, Bereavement & Relationship issues.
My humanistic approach places a strong emphasis on the importance of our therapeutic relationship and your self-exploration. I believe that each individual possesses an innate drive towards personal growth and self-actualisation. My role is to create a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, & emotions freely.

My research interests include risk-taking, flow, suicide ideation, vulnerability, sexual fantasies and success expectancies.
My goal is to enable a strong mental foundation where mindful skills will help you keep your life in reach. Progress means change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or a range of strategies to iterate development safely. The result, a genuine approach for you to always find a better way forward. I am HCPC-registered in clinical, counselling, health and occupational psychology. Supervisor, providing services for individuals, couples and organisations beginning from eclectic CBT interventions (ACT, DBT, ST) - the most effective and intuitive psychological framework.
My research interests include risk-taking, flow, suicide ideation, vulnerability, sexual fantasies and success expectancies.
My goal is to enable a strong mental foundation where mindful skills will help you keep your life in reach. Progress means change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or a range of strategies to iterate development safely. The result, a genuine approach for you to always find a better way forward. I am HCPC-registered in clinical, counselling, health and occupational psychology. Supervisor, providing services for individuals, couples and organisations beginning from eclectic CBT interventions (ACT, DBT, ST) - the most effective and intuitive psychological framework.
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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.