AEDP Counselling in London
I am CPsychol, psycho-dynamic and experiential psychotherapist (Certified in AEDP, AB-ISTDP, EMDR; DBR - assistant level and IFS).
Hello and welcome. I’m here to help you find the inner strengths you need to unblock what’s troubling you and move on with your life. My clients tell me I’m warm, kind and insightful – which is good, because my main aim is to offer a safe, welcoming place where you feel willing and able to consider making changes. Most of us aren’t used to reaching out for professional support. We’re brought up to think asking for help can be a sign of weakness. But whatever you’re facing, working together with a professional therapist can let you see a way forward.
I am CPsychol, psycho-dynamic and experiential psychotherapist (Certified in AEDP, AB-ISTDP, EMDR; DBR - assistant level and IFS).
Hello and welcome. I’m here to help you find the inner strengths you need to unblock what’s troubling you and move on with your life. My clients tell me I’m warm, kind and insightful – which is good, because my main aim is to offer a safe, welcoming place where you feel willing and able to consider making changes. Most of us aren’t used to reaching out for professional support. We’re brought up to think asking for help can be a sign of weakness. But whatever you’re facing, working together with a professional therapist can let you see a way forward.
With a background in literature, an MBA, and creative arts work, I then trained in psychodynamic and existential therapy, later specialising in trauma informed therapy through CAT and now AEDP
You may be in a moment of transition; something ending, shifting, or a growing sense that the old ways no longer fit. You might feel familiar patterns are on repeat, disconnected from yourself or others, or overwhelmed by strong emotions. Often, it’s when these feelings are most intense that people become most open to change. My clients come with deep questions about who they are and what they want, not just seeking relief but longing to feel more like themselves and move forward with honesty, clarity, and ease.
With a background in literature, an MBA, and creative arts work, I then trained in psychodynamic and existential therapy, later specialising in trauma informed therapy through CAT and now AEDP
You may be in a moment of transition; something ending, shifting, or a growing sense that the old ways no longer fit. You might feel familiar patterns are on repeat, disconnected from yourself or others, or overwhelmed by strong emotions. Often, it’s when these feelings are most intense that people become most open to change. My clients come with deep questions about who they are and what they want, not just seeking relief but longing to feel more like themselves and move forward with honesty, clarity, and ease.
Hi, I’m Irena.
Clients describe me as warm, compassionate, and direct. I create a safe, supportive space to empower you to find your voice, gain clarity, and restore balance. Together, we’ll work through what feels heavy or stuck, so you can move beyond old ways and start creating a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. My experience includes work in private practice and charities, supporting individuals with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I trained (MA, PGDip) at Regent’s University, known for its rigorous and thorough approach.
Hi, I’m Irena.
Clients describe me as warm, compassionate, and direct. I create a safe, supportive space to empower you to find your voice, gain clarity, and restore balance. Together, we’ll work through what feels heavy or stuck, so you can move beyond old ways and start creating a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. My experience includes work in private practice and charities, supporting individuals with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I trained (MA, PGDip) at Regent’s University, known for its rigorous and thorough approach.
Hi, I'm Josh, a BACP registered integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. I provide a safe, supportive, engaging space where we can work together to examine the things that are troubling you. I have worked extensively with people dealing with: anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, ADHD and neurodiversity, gender and sexuality, and trauma. I’m someone who has been on their own journey of self-discovery, which has been at times painful and at times beautiful.
Hi, I'm Josh, a BACP registered integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. I provide a safe, supportive, engaging space where we can work together to examine the things that are troubling you. I have worked extensively with people dealing with: anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, ADHD and neurodiversity, gender and sexuality, and trauma. I’m someone who has been on their own journey of self-discovery, which has been at times painful and at times beautiful.
My training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) and other therapy approaches, allows me to tailor the sessions to best support your specific needs.
I provide psychotherapeutic counselling and I would like to help you to feel better- whatever that means to you. Perhaps you want to relieve depression or anxiety? Heal from trauma? Work through difficulties in relationships or at work? Maybe you just want to feel more vitality, more connected to yourself & to live life more fully. I’m an experienced therapist and I’m passionate about providing professional & effective therapy. I offer a non-judgmental & supportive space where you can be yourself as we explore what is causing you suffering or holding you back. We will work as a team to help you to access your inner resources.
My training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) and other therapy approaches, allows me to tailor the sessions to best support your specific needs.
I provide psychotherapeutic counselling and I would like to help you to feel better- whatever that means to you. Perhaps you want to relieve depression or anxiety? Heal from trauma? Work through difficulties in relationships or at work? Maybe you just want to feel more vitality, more connected to yourself & to live life more fully. I’m an experienced therapist and I’m passionate about providing professional & effective therapy. I offer a non-judgmental & supportive space where you can be yourself as we explore what is causing you suffering or holding you back. We will work as a team to help you to access your inner resources.
A Principal Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience of working in and leading NHS Psychology Services, and an expert in CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Emotion-focused therapy, EMDR, Acceptance-commitment Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. I offer incisive, experiential, and highly effective treatments designed to help you overcome your distress and effect lasting changes. Seeking help is a major life step. I commit to providing a safe, professional and personalized treatment experience to sensitively support and empower you, deepen your self-understanding and create positive changes for a life that you can truly value.
A Principal Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience of working in and leading NHS Psychology Services, and an expert in CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Emotion-focused therapy, EMDR, Acceptance-commitment Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. I offer incisive, experiential, and highly effective treatments designed to help you overcome your distress and effect lasting changes. Seeking help is a major life step. I commit to providing a safe, professional and personalized treatment experience to sensitively support and empower you, deepen your self-understanding and create positive changes for a life that you can truly value.
Hello I'm Liann, I fully understand how life gets tough at times and we all need someone to speak to. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions or low-self-esteem I am here to help. Together we will embark on a transformative journey towards healing and growth. I believe in fostering a warm empathetic therapeutic relationship. I will actively listen to your concerns, validate your experiences, and provide guidance without judgement. Together we will work towards your goals and empower you to overcome obstacles.
Hello I'm Liann, I fully understand how life gets tough at times and we all need someone to speak to. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions or low-self-esteem I am here to help. Together we will embark on a transformative journey towards healing and growth. I believe in fostering a warm empathetic therapeutic relationship. I will actively listen to your concerns, validate your experiences, and provide guidance without judgement. Together we will work towards your goals and empower you to overcome obstacles.
In my experience every client comes to therapy with a unique set of life circumstances. Sometimes these contribute to personal and emotional problems which can feel overwhelming or even insurmountable. Often, it is at this point that a person reaches out for professional help. They may identify that low mood, negative thinking, stress or relationship problems are impediments to living a good life and they will want help to restore healthy self-esteem, confidence, balance and self-worth. Often clients are looking for a supportive, non-judgmental, compassionate and caring professional to guide them on their journey to wellbeing.
In my experience every client comes to therapy with a unique set of life circumstances. Sometimes these contribute to personal and emotional problems which can feel overwhelming or even insurmountable. Often, it is at this point that a person reaches out for professional help. They may identify that low mood, negative thinking, stress or relationship problems are impediments to living a good life and they will want help to restore healthy self-esteem, confidence, balance and self-worth. Often clients are looking for a supportive, non-judgmental, compassionate and caring professional to guide them on their journey to wellbeing.
I am a Clinical supervisor with a social service background and have been working with families for over 20 years. I realise that it can often be difficult for children to understand or express their emotions. This can lead to overwhelming, confusing, or stuck feelings, perhaps resulting in low esteem and struggles with relationships with others, and themselves. I offer a safe and supportive environment where children can express their emotional and relational difficulties by using their natural language of communication, PLAY, with the facilitation of various play and creative materials in the playroom.
I am a Clinical supervisor with a social service background and have been working with families for over 20 years. I realise that it can often be difficult for children to understand or express their emotions. This can lead to overwhelming, confusing, or stuck feelings, perhaps resulting in low esteem and struggles with relationships with others, and themselves. I offer a safe and supportive environment where children can express their emotional and relational difficulties by using their natural language of communication, PLAY, with the facilitation of various play and creative materials in the playroom.
My integrative approach uses interventions and techniques from MBET, AEDP, ACT, SENSORIMOTOR and IFS to help you develop a greater awareness and understanding of your inner world, your thoughts, feelings and processes.
My role as therapist is to work alongside you, creating a supported, non-judgemental space, where we can explore together what you are experiencing, at a pace that feels safe. Together we can tackle themes like anxiety, hypervigilance, depression, dissociation, intrusive thoughts, or a combination of all. I will work with you to create a greater sense of internal balance, help you manage stress, resolve the impact of trauma, heal from, and navigate life transitions, relationships and through a new awareness, build a greater resilience,feeling better able to regulate emotions and less overwhelmed with the complexities of modern life.
My integrative approach uses interventions and techniques from MBET, AEDP, ACT, SENSORIMOTOR and IFS to help you develop a greater awareness and understanding of your inner world, your thoughts, feelings and processes.
My role as therapist is to work alongside you, creating a supported, non-judgemental space, where we can explore together what you are experiencing, at a pace that feels safe. Together we can tackle themes like anxiety, hypervigilance, depression, dissociation, intrusive thoughts, or a combination of all. I will work with you to create a greater sense of internal balance, help you manage stress, resolve the impact of trauma, heal from, and navigate life transitions, relationships and through a new awareness, build a greater resilience,feeling better able to regulate emotions and less overwhelmed with the complexities of modern life.
Hi, my name is Simon and I work as a Psychotherapist in Private Practice in London. Clients who come to me for help usually have high levels of anxiety or depression and find themselves in repeating patterns within their relationships or at work that make them unhappy. I would offer you a safe, containing space where you could talk about and explore anything that’s difficult or overwhelming. We all have emotional needs and problems often arise when those needs are unmet. I would carefully explore which of your emotional needs were unmet during your childhood and possibly in your present life.
Hi, my name is Simon and I work as a Psychotherapist in Private Practice in London. Clients who come to me for help usually have high levels of anxiety or depression and find themselves in repeating patterns within their relationships or at work that make them unhappy. I would offer you a safe, containing space where you could talk about and explore anything that’s difficult or overwhelming. We all have emotional needs and problems often arise when those needs are unmet. I would carefully explore which of your emotional needs were unmet during your childhood and possibly in your present life.
I help conscientious people struggling with trauma, anxiety, stress & confidence heal, address their needs, gain healthy control and fulfilment back in life. With 27 years’ specialist experience, a connecting chuckle, and strategies from Evidence Based Therapies, Embodied Coaching and Somatic / Mindful Stress Reduction, we’ll create empowering paths out of your current struggles. We’ll find healthy solutions in your wellbeing, work and relationships so you feel freer and positively on track. I’m passionate about sharing proven tools & insights that make big differences to people’s long term quality of life and others around them
I help conscientious people struggling with trauma, anxiety, stress & confidence heal, address their needs, gain healthy control and fulfilment back in life. With 27 years’ specialist experience, a connecting chuckle, and strategies from Evidence Based Therapies, Embodied Coaching and Somatic / Mindful Stress Reduction, we’ll create empowering paths out of your current struggles. We’ll find healthy solutions in your wellbeing, work and relationships so you feel freer and positively on track. I’m passionate about sharing proven tools & insights that make big differences to people’s long term quality of life and others around them
With friendly realness & 27 years expertise in holistic, evidence based therapies & coaching, I’d love to help you move forward in a way that’s empowering & self aligned, by healing or transforming limiting patterns and restoring your wellbeing. Imagine feeling strong, steady - actually enjoying life! I’m passionate about helping people create genuine wisdom & fulfilment in their life, work & relationships - with far less stress, doubt, self criticism or inauthenticity, by building EQ skills, clarity, balance, boundaries & self respect. l’ll help you get true change positively accomplished, step by step, no longer avoided!
With friendly realness & 27 years expertise in holistic, evidence based therapies & coaching, I’d love to help you move forward in a way that’s empowering & self aligned, by healing or transforming limiting patterns and restoring your wellbeing. Imagine feeling strong, steady - actually enjoying life! I’m passionate about helping people create genuine wisdom & fulfilment in their life, work & relationships - with far less stress, doubt, self criticism or inauthenticity, by building EQ skills, clarity, balance, boundaries & self respect. l’ll help you get true change positively accomplished, step by step, no longer avoided!
I work with a number of experiential and emotion-focused modalities including Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), which aim to help people access and process deep emotional truths in a safe, accelerated, and relational way.
Therapy is a relational and collaborative process. My aim is to create a safe and respectful space where you can explore both your struggles and your potential. Often, the parts of us that need healing the most are also the most protective guarding us against further hurt. In therapy, we can begin to gently build trust with these parts, so they no longer have to carry the burden alone.
I work with a number of experiential and emotion-focused modalities including Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), which aim to help people access and process deep emotional truths in a safe, accelerated, and relational way.
Therapy is a relational and collaborative process. My aim is to create a safe and respectful space where you can explore both your struggles and your potential. Often, the parts of us that need healing the most are also the most protective guarding us against further hurt. In therapy, we can begin to gently build trust with these parts, so they no longer have to carry the burden alone.
I’m an AEDP therapist, which means our work will be relational, experiential, and emotion-focused.
You might be carrying the weight of old experiences that still shape how you feel, think, and connect. Maybe anxiety shows up often - tension in your body, racing thoughts, or a constant sense that you’re never fully at ease. Therapy with me is a place to slow down, feel safe, and begin healing the impact of those experiences so you can reconnect with your authentic self.
I’m an AEDP therapist, which means our work will be relational, experiential, and emotion-focused.
You might be carrying the weight of old experiences that still shape how you feel, think, and connect. Maybe anxiety shows up often - tension in your body, racing thoughts, or a constant sense that you’re never fully at ease. Therapy with me is a place to slow down, feel safe, and begin healing the impact of those experiences so you can reconnect with your authentic self.
I’m a psychotherapist, lecturer & supervisor specialising in trauma and longer term therapy. I was the trauma lead for the counselling service of TfL for 6 years & currently teach psychotherapy at Regent’s University London. I integrate different approaches to therapy including EMDR, psychoanalytic and humanistic ways of working. A primary focus of the work tends to be on relationships, recognising patterns and exploring different ways to relate to yourself and others.
I’m a psychotherapist, lecturer & supervisor specialising in trauma and longer term therapy. I was the trauma lead for the counselling service of TfL for 6 years & currently teach psychotherapy at Regent’s University London. I integrate different approaches to therapy including EMDR, psychoanalytic and humanistic ways of working. A primary focus of the work tends to be on relationships, recognising patterns and exploring different ways to relate to yourself and others.
Personal crisis and suffering provide opportunities for self-awareness and for supporting you in discovering patterns of behaviour and their underlying causes. Regardless of the intensity of your dilemma or the depth of your distress, I help you to stand back and explore your inner world. Gaining greater insight, discovering new perspectives, finding acceptance and emotional resolution from your suffering. I specialise in anxiety, abuse, trauma and addiction, areas that are so often interlinked. If you would just like to ask a question in confidence or make an arrangement to meet in person or online, please make contact.
Personal crisis and suffering provide opportunities for self-awareness and for supporting you in discovering patterns of behaviour and their underlying causes. Regardless of the intensity of your dilemma or the depth of your distress, I help you to stand back and explore your inner world. Gaining greater insight, discovering new perspectives, finding acceptance and emotional resolution from your suffering. I specialise in anxiety, abuse, trauma and addiction, areas that are so often interlinked. If you would just like to ask a question in confidence or make an arrangement to meet in person or online, please make contact.
I have additional training in the treatment of trauma, in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), as well as in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Currently accepting new clients. As a counsellor, I collaboratively facilitate growth and change in the persons with whom I work. I am passionate about working with persons who have experienced trauma, with a specific focus on healing from relational trauma. I also work with individuals who experience rejection sensitivity, anxiety, depression, body image concerns, or who have experienced religious trauma.
I have additional training in the treatment of trauma, in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), as well as in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Currently accepting new clients. As a counsellor, I collaboratively facilitate growth and change in the persons with whom I work. I am passionate about working with persons who have experienced trauma, with a specific focus on healing from relational trauma. I also work with individuals who experience rejection sensitivity, anxiety, depression, body image concerns, or who have experienced religious trauma.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps? Maybe you’re navigating a big change, questioning aspects of yourself or your relationships, or simply feeling like life isn’t quite how you’d like it to be.
You might be struggling with stress or burnout, stuck in patterns of perfectionism or self-criticism, or finding it hard to set boundaries and put your own needs first. Perhaps you’re exploring your identity, sexuality, or rethinking your faith or spirituality. Maybe you are adjusting to becoming a parent, trying to conceive, or navigating changing relationships with your own ageing parents.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps? Maybe you’re navigating a big change, questioning aspects of yourself or your relationships, or simply feeling like life isn’t quite how you’d like it to be.
You might be struggling with stress or burnout, stuck in patterns of perfectionism or self-criticism, or finding it hard to set boundaries and put your own needs first. Perhaps you’re exploring your identity, sexuality, or rethinking your faith or spirituality. Maybe you are adjusting to becoming a parent, trying to conceive, or navigating changing relationships with your own ageing parents.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by depression after a difficult life event or relationship struggle? Perhaps you’re stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand — reacting strongly, shutting down, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. You don’t have to keep navigating this alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by depression after a difficult life event or relationship struggle? Perhaps you’re stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand — reacting strongly, shutting down, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. You don’t have to keep navigating this alone.
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Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioural avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behaviour play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.