Bupa Counselling in London
You may look like you’re coping well on the outside, but inside you feel stretched thin, exhausted, and disconnected from yourself. You’re likely a high achiever, professional, or caregiver who carries a lot of responsibility and holds yourself to very high standards. Perhaps you’re experiencing burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, or the lingering impact of past experiences that your body hasn’t fully let go of. You might struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, relationship patterns that leave you feeling unseen, or a sense that you’ve lost touch with your own needs and inner voice. You are seeking relief, clarity, and wholeness.
You may look like you’re coping well on the outside, but inside you feel stretched thin, exhausted, and disconnected from yourself. You’re likely a high achiever, professional, or caregiver who carries a lot of responsibility and holds yourself to very high standards. Perhaps you’re experiencing burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, or the lingering impact of past experiences that your body hasn’t fully let go of. You might struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, relationship patterns that leave you feeling unseen, or a sense that you’ve lost touch with your own needs and inner voice. You are seeking relief, clarity, and wholeness.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience working in the NHS in a range of settings. I worked for 6 years with children and families living with a child diagnosed with a range of health conditions and I currently work with adults promoting adjustment to and coping with a cardiac condition. I have extensive experience working with children, young people and adults with a range of difficult feelings including anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement. I have supported people who want space to understand themselves and their lives better or to work through relationship difficulties or other issues.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience working in the NHS in a range of settings. I worked for 6 years with children and families living with a child diagnosed with a range of health conditions and I currently work with adults promoting adjustment to and coping with a cardiac condition. I have extensive experience working with children, young people and adults with a range of difficult feelings including anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement. I have supported people who want space to understand themselves and their lives better or to work through relationship difficulties or other issues.
Dr Alison Pak completed her BSc (Hons) at University College, London, a Masters in Social and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College, London. She has experience working in various NHS settings and in private practice, and is currently based in a practice in South West London. Dr Pak draws on a range of therapeutic models (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy), often including creativity as one of her core competencies.
Dr Alison Pak completed her BSc (Hons) at University College, London, a Masters in Social and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College, London. She has experience working in various NHS settings and in private practice, and is currently based in a practice in South West London. Dr Pak draws on a range of therapeutic models (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy), often including creativity as one of her core competencies.
I’m an active, creative, and compassionate therapist, with a background in sport and theatre, and over 15 years of experience.
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns — in themselves or in their relationships — that don’t shift despite insight or effort. This can include work stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life changes and decisions, questions around identity, including LGBTQ+ experiences and more. I help make sense of what’s happening and support change that feels real and workable in everyday life.
I’m an active, creative, and compassionate therapist, with a background in sport and theatre, and over 15 years of experience.
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns — in themselves or in their relationships — that don’t shift despite insight or effort. This can include work stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life changes and decisions, questions around identity, including LGBTQ+ experiences and more. I help make sense of what’s happening and support change that feels real and workable in everyday life.
Mental health difficulties come in many forms and can impact our lives profoundly. Struggles may have been with us for years, even forming part of our identity, or they may have appeared as if from nowhere. Our attempts to cope often draw from the same well that feeds the problem, making it difficult to change things alone. One of the many ways therapy works is by unlocking different thinking, awareness and experience, allowing problems to be truly addressed in a new, meaningful way.
Mental health difficulties come in many forms and can impact our lives profoundly. Struggles may have been with us for years, even forming part of our identity, or they may have appeared as if from nowhere. Our attempts to cope often draw from the same well that feeds the problem, making it difficult to change things alone. One of the many ways therapy works is by unlocking different thinking, awareness and experience, allowing problems to be truly addressed in a new, meaningful way.
I offer payment via bank transfer, Paypal and health insurance with Aviva, Bupa, WPA, Cigna and Vitality.
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Low self-esteem? I offer a safe space to adults and adolescents, free of judgement, where shame, embarrassment, sadness and anger are welcome. I (she/her) am a trained integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, ecopsychotherapist and practising artist. I will answer your questions and also challenge you. I work with grief, relationships, divorce, life direction, stress, burnout, trauma, attachment, creative blocks, insecurity, intimacy, abuse, sexuality, OCD, religion, body issues, family problems, money, spiritual disconnection, psychedelic integration, retirement and living abroad.
I offer payment via bank transfer, Paypal and health insurance with Aviva, Bupa, WPA, Cigna and Vitality.
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Low self-esteem? I offer a safe space to adults and adolescents, free of judgement, where shame, embarrassment, sadness and anger are welcome. I (she/her) am a trained integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, ecopsychotherapist and practising artist. I will answer your questions and also challenge you. I work with grief, relationships, divorce, life direction, stress, burnout, trauma, attachment, creative blocks, insecurity, intimacy, abuse, sexuality, OCD, religion, body issues, family problems, money, spiritual disconnection, psychedelic integration, retirement and living abroad.
Essentially, counselling and psychotherapy offers us an opportunity to learn about ourselves. And none more so than when faced with the emotional challenges that are often part of everyday life. At these times we may feel on our own, stuck and unsure of which way to turn. It may also be difficult to find someone we can trust and who will understand, or, in such a busy world, someone who has the time to listen. This is when a counsellor or a psychotherapist can help. I offer a calm, caring, safe, respectful and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings.
Essentially, counselling and psychotherapy offers us an opportunity to learn about ourselves. And none more so than when faced with the emotional challenges that are often part of everyday life. At these times we may feel on our own, stuck and unsure of which way to turn. It may also be difficult to find someone we can trust and who will understand, or, in such a busy world, someone who has the time to listen. This is when a counsellor or a psychotherapist can help. I offer a calm, caring, safe, respectful and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings.
I am a counselling psychologist experienced in working with a range of human experiences such as life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, issues around faith and spirituality, low mood and self-esteem issues. I have a keen interest in attachment, trauma, and neurodivergence. As a practitioner I would describe my style as warm and empathic, and my objective is that you feel seen, heard, and empowered to navigate your choices.
I am a counselling psychologist experienced in working with a range of human experiences such as life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, issues around faith and spirituality, low mood and self-esteem issues. I have a keen interest in attachment, trauma, and neurodivergence. As a practitioner I would describe my style as warm and empathic, and my objective is that you feel seen, heard, and empowered to navigate your choices.
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with experience of 37 years and a practice in London, NW6. I work with individuals seeking counselling for a variety of reasons including relationship issues, addictions, anger management, anxiety and depression, bereavement, life-transitions, panic attacks, post natal depression, blocked creativity, low self esteem/assertiveness and stress. I provide a safe and confidential, emphatic and non-judgmental environment in which we can together explore your issues and gain an understanding of your experience and the best way to change what can be changed.
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with experience of 37 years and a practice in London, NW6. I work with individuals seeking counselling for a variety of reasons including relationship issues, addictions, anger management, anxiety and depression, bereavement, life-transitions, panic attacks, post natal depression, blocked creativity, low self esteem/assertiveness and stress. I provide a safe and confidential, emphatic and non-judgmental environment in which we can together explore your issues and gain an understanding of your experience and the best way to change what can be changed.
I work as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and I have consulting rooms in Central London. I have more than 30 years’ experience of working in the NHS as well as in independent practice. In my experience people seek therapy for many different reasons. They may be facing a predicament, be anxious, depressed or confused, or feel stuck in repeating patterns of thoughts and behaviour that have adverse effects on their lives. They may have relationship difficulties or questions about their sexuality; they may be finding it difficult to deal with the loss of a person, a position or an identity.
I work as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and I have consulting rooms in Central London. I have more than 30 years’ experience of working in the NHS as well as in independent practice. In my experience people seek therapy for many different reasons. They may be facing a predicament, be anxious, depressed or confused, or feel stuck in repeating patterns of thoughts and behaviour that have adverse effects on their lives. They may have relationship difficulties or questions about their sexuality; they may be finding it difficult to deal with the loss of a person, a position or an identity.
Are you struggling to understand your emotions, experiencing difficulties in your relationships that you want to resolve or finding life challenging? Perhaps you wished you felt less anxious and less overwhelmed by your feelings. Therapy with me can help you to make sense of your emotional experiences, recognise patterns of behaviour that are linked to your past and look forward with more clarity and confidence.
I specialise in effective therapy to help you with adjusting to motherhood (postnatal anxiety, postnatal depression, maternal rage), relationship issues, anxiety and low mood and unresolved issues from childhood.
Are you struggling to understand your emotions, experiencing difficulties in your relationships that you want to resolve or finding life challenging? Perhaps you wished you felt less anxious and less overwhelmed by your feelings. Therapy with me can help you to make sense of your emotional experiences, recognise patterns of behaviour that are linked to your past and look forward with more clarity and confidence.
I specialise in effective therapy to help you with adjusting to motherhood (postnatal anxiety, postnatal depression, maternal rage), relationship issues, anxiety and low mood and unresolved issues from childhood.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and clinical supervisor based in Clapham/ Balham. I provide psychological therapy to adults experiencing a range emotional and psychological problems such as Depression, Post-Natal depression, OCD, Perfectionism and Anxiety. They can be struggling to cope with life transitions like parenthood, divorce, redundancy, relationship difficulties and cultural transitions. I also provide goal focussed interventions for time management and achieving work-life balance. My clients come from diverse backgrounds like law, medicine, finance, media, journalism, fashion and politics. I have a special interest in parental mental health (e.g. pregnancy, becoming a new parent).
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and clinical supervisor based in Clapham/ Balham. I provide psychological therapy to adults experiencing a range emotional and psychological problems such as Depression, Post-Natal depression, OCD, Perfectionism and Anxiety. They can be struggling to cope with life transitions like parenthood, divorce, redundancy, relationship difficulties and cultural transitions. I also provide goal focussed interventions for time management and achieving work-life balance. My clients come from diverse backgrounds like law, medicine, finance, media, journalism, fashion and politics. I have a special interest in parental mental health (e.g. pregnancy, becoming a new parent).
I’m Dr Maria Pournara, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and HCPC registered clinician, offering appointments in Central London (W1), Canary Wharf (E14) and online. I work with high-functioning adults and professionals who are doing well externally but feel anxious, low or depleted internally, often caught in cycles of worry, overthinking, perfectionism or self-criticism.
Alongside anxiety, stress and depression, I have a particular focus on attachment and relationship difficulties.
I’m Dr Maria Pournara, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and HCPC registered clinician, offering appointments in Central London (W1), Canary Wharf (E14) and online. I work with high-functioning adults and professionals who are doing well externally but feel anxious, low or depleted internally, often caught in cycles of worry, overthinking, perfectionism or self-criticism.
Alongside anxiety, stress and depression, I have a particular focus on attachment and relationship difficulties.
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 am a licensed health psychologist and CBT therapist with several years of clinical experience in providing psychological services mostly focusing on adults (NHS setting - since 2014). I specialise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, stress, depression and have also worked with groups on managing chronic pain and long-term conditions. I have a particular interest in perinatal psychological wellbeing and aim to support women and/or their partners who are dealing with postnatal depression, loss of a pregnancy or baby, or even those trying to adjust to their family’s new dynamics and all the stress that this can cause.
I am a licensed health psychologist and CBT therapist with several years of clinical experience in providing psychological services mostly focusing on adults (NHS setting - since 2014). I specialise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, stress, depression and have also worked with groups on managing chronic pain and long-term conditions. I have a particular interest in perinatal psychological wellbeing and aim to support women and/or their partners who are dealing with postnatal depression, loss of a pregnancy or baby, or even those trying to adjust to their family’s new dynamics and all the stress that this can cause.
I help high-functioning adults who are exhausted by anxiety, shame and self-criticism build a steadier, more meaningful relationship with themselves. I have a specialist interest in high-achieving individuals who find themselves unhappy and burnt out, as well as adults adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis and people dealing with existential questions. I have previously worked at Maggie’s, an organisation supporting people with cancer and their loved ones, and the Nightingale Hospital in Marylebone. I really enjoy helping people to improve their well-being and create lives that are meaningful to them.
I help high-functioning adults who are exhausted by anxiety, shame and self-criticism build a steadier, more meaningful relationship with themselves. I have a specialist interest in high-achieving individuals who find themselves unhappy and burnt out, as well as adults adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis and people dealing with existential questions. I have previously worked at Maggie’s, an organisation supporting people with cancer and their loved ones, and the Nightingale Hospital in Marylebone. I really enjoy helping people to improve their well-being and create lives that are meaningful to them.
I offer counselling and supervision face-to-face in London and online.
You may be feeling anxious, depressed, angry, confused, struggling in relationships or with bereavement, or simply be curious about yourself.
I offer counselling and supervision face-to-face in London and online.
You may be feeling anxious, depressed, angry, confused, struggling in relationships or with bereavement, or simply be curious about yourself.
Are you experiencing challenges with your relationships, difficult feelings, such as anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns in your life? Perhaps you deal with your pressures so that others around you don’t seem to notice yet inwardly feel troubled or unsettled. Or you might have had a difficult recent life event or yet to deal fully with early life experiences that are impacting you now? I’m a Senior Counselling Psychologist and accredited Mentalisation Based Therapist. I can help you, as an individual or couple, to understand what is happening at a deeper level, so you can find new ways of moving forward.
Are you experiencing challenges with your relationships, difficult feelings, such as anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns in your life? Perhaps you deal with your pressures so that others around you don’t seem to notice yet inwardly feel troubled or unsettled. Or you might have had a difficult recent life event or yet to deal fully with early life experiences that are impacting you now? I’m a Senior Counselling Psychologist and accredited Mentalisation Based Therapist. I can help you, as an individual or couple, to understand what is happening at a deeper level, so you can find new ways of moving forward.
I accept self-fund clients and I am registered with BUPA, WPA and AVIVA healthcare as a provider.
I work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with both children, adolescents and families as well as with adults across the age range. When emotional problems arise it can be difficult to acknowledge them and know where to turn. Your search for help, for yourself or for your child, may have begun with difficulties in relationships or feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed or frustrated. I seek to understand these feelings and understand them as signposts to underlying challenges. I work at multiple levels to affect change and aim to help you have an increased sense of freedom and enjoyment in individual and/or family life.
I accept self-fund clients and I am registered with BUPA, WPA and AVIVA healthcare as a provider.
I work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with both children, adolescents and families as well as with adults across the age range. When emotional problems arise it can be difficult to acknowledge them and know where to turn. Your search for help, for yourself or for your child, may have begun with difficulties in relationships or feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed or frustrated. I seek to understand these feelings and understand them as signposts to underlying challenges. I work at multiple levels to affect change and aim to help you have an increased sense of freedom and enjoyment in individual and/or family life.
As a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, I provide compassionate and individualised psychological therapy for a range of difficulties, specialising in trauma and related difficulties, such as PTSD, attachment/relational difficulties, anxiety and low mood. My practice is largely informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and I also incorporate other modalities including Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition, I specialize in trauma-focused interventions, including EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
As a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, I provide compassionate and individualised psychological therapy for a range of difficulties, specialising in trauma and related difficulties, such as PTSD, attachment/relational difficulties, anxiety and low mood. My practice is largely informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and I also incorporate other modalities including Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition, I specialize in trauma-focused interventions, including EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
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