Adults Counselling in London
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Maya von Spreckelsen
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am an HCPC registered, Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I have diverse and extensive experience working with children, adolescents,
adults
, and older
adults
(and their families) with complex and enduring mental, neurological and physical health difficulties. I have worked in NHS hospital in-patient and out-patient services, GP practice based mental health services and secondary care mental health services. I have also worked in community mental health teams, counselling services offering long term counselling and psychotherapy and occupational health services offering short term counselling and psychotherapy.

Aretha Moore
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an integrative therapist that qualified in 2008. I’ve worked with a range of clients with diverse presenting issues. I also have 16 years experience of working with
adults
presenting with historic, childhood sexual abuse. I have a passion to help those who feel defeated, but haven't quite learnt the tools to overcome. Finding the right counsellor can seem a bit overwhelming. This is why the counselling relationship is very important to me and is key in helping to achieve your goals. I initially use the Person Centred approach to create a safe, non-judgemental, contained, therapeutic space for you and will work at your pace.

Yannis Patkas
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist and I am based in London. I have more than 12 years of experience working within the NHS and in my current role I work as a Psychology Lead for a North London Psychological Therapy Service. I specialise in working with
adults
with complex mental health difficulties and I offer individual therapy and family work in addition to providing consultation, training and supervision to staff. Within the NHS I have worked in a variety of settings which has allowed me to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, complex emotional needs and relationship difficulties across the lifespan.
London E18
& Online

Emily Iniekio
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Verified
I work with both
adults
and children.
Hi I'm Emily and I'm here to help. Seeking help through therapy can feel like a daunting task, but it can also be the first big step to healing from within. Perhaps you're feeling stressed, having trouble sleeping or just generally out of sorts. This may even be affecting your relationships, work and health. I offer you a warm empathic space and a chance to talk about whatever is troubling you in a confidential supportive way. Simply put, it a chance for you to heal. I work with an integrative psychodynamic model, bringing in elements of CBT and minfulness.

Ruth Joanne Hunter
Psychologist, PsychD
Verified
Verified
I have experience with working with
adults
, young people and children, supporting them using a range of therapeutic approaches - based on what their needs and goals are and their preferences around therapy.
I work with clients to help them achieve their goals, working collaboratively with them to overcome, manage or move on from difficulties in their lives. I believe in supporting clients to realise and develop their skills in managing difficulties and living the life they are seeking.

Valerie Teller
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Whilst we are encouraged to be independent
adults
in many areas, it is very hard to work through problems with our mental health alone.
I use existential therapy in session with my clients, as this approach sees each client as someone with their own unique experiences, and therefore their own unique difficulties. I seek to obtain an understanding of each client's world enabling us to then work together towards making changes which are specifically tailored to you and which help you to find a way towards a better future. I am an integrative therapist and so am also trained in humanistic person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapies which add to my ability to understand people's differing experiences and tailor the work to each individual.
London SW19
& Online

Elif Öykü Tolun
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
I've been conducting therapies with
adults
and adolescents both Turkish and English. I mostly use CBT and Mindfulness to help my clients. I work on anxiety, depression, anger management, social anxiety, health anxiety, relationship problems as well as other mental health problems. When necessary, I use Solution Focused Therapy techniques which help patients to see their strong sides to achieve the desired goals and some Art Therapy techniques so that my clients can open up easier and see the things they are not aware of.

Circle Psychology Partners Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am Dr Christine Langhoff, Clinical Psychologist and the director of Clinical Psychology Partners. I have worked as a psychologist since 2008 and in private practice Dulwich Psychologist since 2013. I manage a team of more than 30 therapists (clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, family therapists, CBT therapists) who offer therapy for children, adolescents, families,
adults
and couples in Southeast London. We offer therapy incl. CBT, CFT, EMDR and ACT therapy for Depression (incl. Postnatal), Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Stress, Bereavement, Bereavement and More.

Attuned Psychology and Psychiatry
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Our therapy, provided to
adults
, children and young people, is grounded in compassion, and in the importance of developing a shared a understanding of your experiences and needs to help find a path out of your struggles.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in a national specialist CAMHS trauma service. My work within this team, specialist inpatient and outpatient CAMHS, as well as in adult mental health services, has given me experience in supporting
adults
, children, and young people with severe and complex mental health difficulties. Through my training I have developed high-level knowledge of the theory and practice of both CBT including CFT, ACT, DBT and trauma-focussed CBT, and systemic approaches. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Malak B Niakan
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with
adults
and couples from different backgrounds. With sixteen years of experience in this field I’ll be there to support you to look into your issue/s and make a better sense of it. Together we will focus on your life experiences that are still raw, and resurface when they are triggered. I will make sure that you will feel safe and comfortable enough to touch on your experiences and difficult feelings and will help you to get to the root causes of your problems and release your bottled up emotions, clear your mind and bring back joy and happiness into your life.

Reconnect Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with young people (16-19) and
adults
.
I believe that we have the inner capacity to heal. The first step is to understand our life story – how the past might be affecting us today, why we behave, think, and feel in the way we do, to gain self-awareness, and to understand what emotions and feelings are still unresolved in our internal system. The next step is to resolve & heal that which needs resolving & healing – whether it is depression, anxiety, low self-worth, panic attacks, traumatic life events, attachment injuries, relationship issues, suicidal ideation, as well as existential or spiritual matters.

Erinn T. Brown
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I currently provide individual therapy to both
adults
and teens, and I am able to offer online sessions and limited in-person sessions in my Marylebone office at the end of Harley Street.
Accepting New Clients - March 2023 • I specialize in working with clients experiencing low self-esteem, family of origin issues, childhood relational trauma, difficulties with assertiveness, exploration of sexual orientation, and existential concerns. I also work frequently with individuals who identify with the gifted, expat/international, and LGBTQ+ communities. Using an integrative approach tailored to the needs of each individual, I strive to help my clients understand and find practical ways to cope with their challenges. I primarily draw upon person-centred, psychodynamic, and solution-focused approaches to therapy in my work.
London W1G
& Online

Kanchen Shah
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified
Verified
Having worked in the private, public and charitable sectors and globally, I am experienced in working with
adults
from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
As an experienced psychodynamic therapist I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space in which we can think together about the issues you are struggling with. I am very happy to have a phone call to discuss with you what you might be looking for and how I work. If appropriate, we can then arrange an initial meeting. Please contact me if you feel I might be able to help.

Zehavit Milo
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an integrative therapist working with clients of various ages and cultural backgrounds, who have felt depressed and lonely, experienced different levels of anxiety, had relationship issues, suffered from trauma and loss, and searched for meaning and identity. I have a unique understanding of ADHD, as I have supported young
adults
and
adults
with ADHD with issues related to conflict resolution, motivation, impulsivity and self-esteem. I also have experience with helping those recovering from toxic and or narcissistic abuse in parental/romantic relationships.

Milo Brandon - accredited EMDR trauma therapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you living with PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, accident trauma, grief/loss, surgical trauma, phobias, performance anxiety, traumatic memories, low self-esteem, trust and relationship issues? For both
adults
and children, EMDR is an effective way to release you from the debilitating effects that trauma and anxiety are having on your mind and body, your personal and working life. Please look at my website for more details and videos that explain how I work and how I may be able to help you.

NOATerapi - Nuray Ozben Avsar
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
Nuray Ozben Avsar completed her undergraduate degree in Psychological Counseling at Bogazici University and obtained her postgraduate in Psychology. She is a mental health professional practicing for the past 15 years. Mrs. Avsar is highly skilled in working with people across all age groups, including, children, teenagers,
adults
and older
adults
who are experiencing a various type of cognitive, behavioural, emotional and physical difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, low-self-esteem, loss and adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, social anxiety, emotional dysregulation, panic disorder, perfectionism..

Sofia Robleda
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Dr Robleda has specialist expertise and training in supporting couples in distress, older
adults
, and people with brain injuries (and their families).
Bienvenidos & Welcome - to Wise Oak Psychology, an intimate, online private psychology practice run by Dr Sofia Robleda, who has over 10 years’ post-doctoral experience in using a range of evidence-based approaches to support
adults
experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and many other emotional and mental problems. Dr Robleda's values are to be compassionate, professional, and effective. She aims to support people to live a full, meaningful life in accordance to their values and beliefs, and to achieve this in as short a time as possible.

Victoria Richards
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am trained and experienced in working with both
adults
and young people.
Do you ever feel that life has become too overwhelming or that everyday tasks are a struggle? Is something from your past unresolved and affecting your life today? I believe we are all experts in our own lives and my role is to facilitate the exploration of those feelings with you together. I will support you in working towards any realistic goals that you would like to achieve. I understand that you may not know what support you need, what changes you want to happen or why you are feeling the way you do, but I am experienced to help you answer some of these questions so your life can begin to feel the way you would like it to.

Stephen Brown
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with
adults
and am ready to explore and think about your most painful and traumatic experiences in the context of a trusting and safe therapeutic alliance. I want to know your needs and goals, and to work closely with you to achieve them. What do you want from therapy? What is it that is making you so depressed, angry, unhappy with your life and your relationships? I'll listen, and, by challenging and interpreting the troubling thoughts and experiences you bring, help you identify and work through them to an improving life, where the possibility of inner growth is linked to a sense of accomplishment in your daily existence.
Waitlist for new clients

Ana Chacin
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist, with experience working in the public and private sector, including in the NHS with children, young people and
adults
. I provide assessment and treatment for a variety of situations. I have a passion for neurodevelopmental difficulties such as Autism and ADHD, alongside comorbidities such as anxiety and low mood. Additionally I work with families by helping improve their parenting skills, especially for managing behaviours that challenge.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counsellors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.