Counselling in Whetstone, London

As a clinical psychologist,I work with adolescents , couples and families and adults of all ages to overcome challenges, build resilience, and create more fulfilling lives. I see therapy as an important opportunity for growth and approach our work together with warmth and enthusiasm. I specialize in working with adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol addiction and difficult life transitions in addition to other issues. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from medical science university of Tehran and schema Matrix treatment Certificate for drug abuse from university of Tehran.

I am a counsellor specialising in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, issues with self-esteem or relationships, and repeating patterns of behaviour you’d like to change. I believe wholeheartedly that change and growth is possible in us all, and I work hard with my clients to help achieve that. Having been diagnosed with Combined-Type ADHD in 2021, I lead monthly support groups for the charity ADHD UK, and work with numerous ADHD clients and those across the neurodiversity spectrum.

I am a counsellor and psychotherapist who is interested in helping clients find a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives, coping with anxiety and depression and helping them find more fulfilling relationships. I enjoy working with people who feel like 'outsiders', and also have a wealth of experience in working with addictions and integrating disturbing experiences - including clients who want to integrate experiences with psychedelic substances, or have recovered from psychosis. I am also interested in working with people who have been in relationships which have been abusive, helping them to learn to move forward into new more healthy relationships.

Life can sometimes feel hard. You may be struggling with your relationships, work or life in general. If you are finding it difficult to get through this, and to make a change for the better, I can help you. I know how earlier experiences can influence current feelings and actions, and by understanding them yourself you can start to make positive changes. I also have additional training and understanding of working with couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties and anyone who is struggling with loss and grief.

If you wish to bring clarity to your situation, to change your perspectives and feelings about yourself and your life, to combat your difficulties and to create positive changes for yourself, perhaps the therapy with me could be a first step in the right direction. I provide a professional and confidential space where you can feel welcomed; where your thoughts and feelings can be talked about without a fear of being judged or criticised; where we can explore the reasons that brought you to therapy, your present difficulties and influences from the past; where you can achieve greater insights and understanding of yourself.

I am a counselling psychologist working with children, young people and families. I can support you with a range of challenges including trauma, anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem and relational difficulties. I have worked in this field for over 15 years, in CAMHS, schools and charities.

I have a long career working with those struggling to make sense of their difficulties. The decision to start therapy can be challenging, I therefore provide a space where your experiences can be explored in a compassionate, confidential and collaborative way. At a time when it seems hard to make sense of things in your life that are causing you distress this can be difficult and life can feel unfulfilling.

Are you looking for support around anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, repetitive patterns or other challenging feelings, experiences and thoughts? Or perhaps more general feelings where it is difficult to precisely describe or understand what the problem may be. Maybe you have a sense of something not being quite right but find it difficult to know where this has come from? Counselling can help develop awareness, leading to new possibilities and the chance to lead a more productive and fulfilled way of life. Please feel free to make contact and see if you think counselling could help you.

Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, confused knowing there must be more to life but feeling stuck in survival. Maybe you feel in the depths of despair with feelings of stress, depression and anxiety or recently grieving from a bereavement, a loss of some kind or simply can’t make sense of a general flatness and loss of meaning. You know changes need to be made and seeking a safe supportive space to work through your process to find greater balance and meaning to life, allowing you to really live your life fully.

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with British Psychological Society(BPS). I am also an associate fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS) I offer therapy to individuals and couples in Central and west london. Being a counselling psychologist means that I have worked with people experiencing a broad variety of difficulties and dissatisfactions in their daily lives to enhance their emotional well-being. I am professionally trained in providing short term counselling, including CBT, and long term psychotherapy. My practice is based in SW11 near chelsea, pimlico, victoria, vauxhall.

Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or depression? Let me help you take control of your life. With over a decade of experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and accreditation by the BABCP, I offer personalised and supportive care to help you overcome your mental health challenges. Whether you're dealing with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, or PTSD, I have the expertise to help you break free from these debilitating conditions. I'm passionate about helping people make meaningful changes in their lives.

Navigating today's world doesn't get any easier, does it? Social media tells us how to look and feel and yet many of us can end up feeling shamed and inadequate. We may have goals we want to achieve yet it's all too easy to feel discouraged, out of control, and feel we will never get there. Sometimes the only thing we feel we can have control over is our eating or other addictions. But this usually leads into a downward spiral. What my clients have found is that by joining me in a course of psychological therapy they can unravel the twists and turns they have found themselves in.

If you are feeling anxious or depressed or generally feeling stuck in your life or struggling with unhelpful thoughts and feelings I can teach you a practical strategy that will result in a more rational and balanced way of thinking which you can apply to many issues. This will achieve long lasting change and teach you how to be your own therapist.

Sometimes we lose our way a little in life. Perhaps there are aspects in your life that are causing you anxiety, distress, or preventing you from moving forward? In a world full of uncertainty we can often feel overwhelmed, fearful and unsure where to move next. Redundancy, illness, relationship issues, depression and anxiety can often leave us feeling unsafe and lost, and sometimes we just need a helping hand in working through these emotions and patterns in order to start to make sense of the world and ourselves again.

Maybe you would like to understand your inner feelings and accept yourself more. Sometimes we feel depressed, sad or anxious. We may experience relationship problems (at home or work) or lack of self confidence. Childhood experiences impact our beliefs and can affect our feelings and actions. We all need coping skills for dealing with situations. Through building a trusting relationship in a safe, non- judgemental environment, I can help and support you in addressing your fears, make the right choices for you. In developing self esteem you can growth within and find contentment. ‘It’s the relationship that heals’ (Yalom)

I work with young people and adults who are experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety; sometimes feeling overwhelmed, low in mood or lacking in confidence. You may have had upsetting experiences that you are trying to process, or finding it difficult to get on with people close to you? Some of my clients are feeling overwhelmed at work, and looking for support. When we meet, I will listen carefully to try to understand why you may be struggling and what changes you would like to make. After the assessment we will make a clear plan of what you would like to achieve and what a successful outcome from therapy looks like.

I am a Qualified Person-Centred Therapist, a registered member of the BACP. (MBACP). My practice has centred on, working with the BAME community, Trauma, FGM, Bereavement, Depression and Anxiety, people living with Sexual Health issues. My work also encompasses; Schools, Further Education Colleges, Sexual Health Clinics, Faith Communities and the LGBTQi+ community I use a client centred approach as a collaborative process to bring about holistic change for positive life outcomes.

I understand that there can be times when it may feel difficult to cope with what life brings. These feelings could be anxiety, depression, anger or grief and they can be overwhelming and confusing. I am here to listen to you in a confidential and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to talk and where we can explore together to make sense of what you are feeling. My goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Personal challenges occur through every stage of life, and they can be difficult to manage alone. In fact, our emotions can lead us to push others away, and isolate ourselves when we may be most in need. Tuning in to how we feel and asking for support is an important first step, and through an initial session we can understand your feelings and perspective and think together about a way forward; importantly this can be your opportunity to see if I am the right ‘fit’ for you. I seek to create a safe and confidential space, developing a trusting relationship so that together we can approach and reach your goals.