Couples Counselling in London

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Poppy Mellor
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
London W1T
I am a qualified sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years experience of working with individual and couples wanting to improve, repair or develop their relationships.
I work with all aspects of relationship difficulties including communication issues, arguing, conflict over parenting or life changes and sexual difficulties . Common sexual issues such as desire (not feeling it, feeling too much of it or feeling uncomfortable with it) to difficulties having sex or difficulties feeling fulfilment through sex.
I am a qualified sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years experience of working with individual and couples wanting to improve, repair or develop their relationships.
I work with all aspects of relationship difficulties including communication issues, arguing, conflict over parenting or life changes and sexual difficulties . Common sexual issues such as desire (not feeling it, feeling too much of it or feeling uncomfortable with it) to difficulties having sex or difficulties feeling fulfilment through sex.
020 3290 2875 View 020 3290 2875
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Robert James Cuming
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London W1G
My in person Couples work draws on relationship approaches; the Gottman and Imago models, providing Couples with dynamic exercises to practice outside of sessions.
Are you feeling stuck with past traumas, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or facing the unique pressures of entrepreneurship? My therapy aims to guide you toward healing, meaningful connections, and personal growth. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on creating lasting change. I offer innovative and impactful therapeutic solutions for individuals, couples, & business professionals. With over 15 years of both clinical expertise and leadership experience, I aim to support clients overcome trauma, and build meaningful relationships, through cutting-edge methods such as EMDR and Couples therapy.
My in person Couples work draws on relationship approaches; the Gottman and Imago models, providing Couples with dynamic exercises to practice outside of sessions.
Are you feeling stuck with past traumas, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or facing the unique pressures of entrepreneurship? My therapy aims to guide you toward healing, meaningful connections, and personal growth. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on creating lasting change. I offer innovative and impactful therapeutic solutions for individuals, couples, & business professionals. With over 15 years of both clinical expertise and leadership experience, I aim to support clients overcome trauma, and build meaningful relationships, through cutting-edge methods such as EMDR and Couples therapy.
020 3835 6219 View 020 3835 6219
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Mary Chubb
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
London SW19
Waitlist for new clients
I am experienced in helping with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, bereavement, alcohol related issues and relationship problems.
Couples counselling - relationships can be challenging and couples can drift into patterns of behaving and relating to each other that damage the intimacy and connection between them. It can be difficult to see what is happening from inside the relationship and counselling can help untangle confusion and offer a different perspective.
I am experienced in helping with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, bereavement, alcohol related issues and relationship problems.
Couples counselling - relationships can be challenging and couples can drift into patterns of behaving and relating to each other that damage the intimacy and connection between them. It can be difficult to see what is happening from inside the relationship and counselling can help untangle confusion and offer a different perspective.
020 4572 5642 View 020 4572 5642
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Ben Blair
Counsellor, MBACP
London EC1V
I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement.
I'm a specialist in working with anger and anxiety, and have extensive experience working with depression, trauma, addictions, relationships & breakups, divorce, parenting, abuse, illness & injury, self-harm and grief. I offer both open-ended and short-term therapy for individuals and couples, working both in person and online.
I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement.
I'm a specialist in working with anger and anxiety, and have extensive experience working with depression, trauma, addictions, relationships & breakups, divorce, parenting, abuse, illness & injury, self-harm and grief. I offer both open-ended and short-term therapy for individuals and couples, working both in person and online.
020 4538 8235 View 020 4538 8235
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Beatrice Norville Reflective Dawn Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I help women untangle the emotional knots that stem from complex family dynamics, relationship anxiety, and unhealed past experiences—so they can feel grounded, clear, and connected again.
I am trained in person centred, creative and systemic theories. I offer you empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence. I also seek to understand the systems within which you live such as your family, friendships, your heritage, culture, work, profession and any other systems that are important to you such as your faith.
I help women untangle the emotional knots that stem from complex family dynamics, relationship anxiety, and unhealed past experiences—so they can feel grounded, clear, and connected again.
I am trained in person centred, creative and systemic theories. I offer you empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence. I also seek to understand the systems within which you live such as your family, friendships, your heritage, culture, work, profession and any other systems that are important to you such as your faith.
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Michael Atar
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
London NW4
I work with whole families of any size, couples, individuals, parents or single parents, carers of any gender, together with their babies, infants, or toddlers.
I am Professor Michael Atar, a psychoanalytic parent-infant psychotherapist. I work with families, parents, carers, and their children, drawing on my expertise from various life experiences such as my medical background, working as a paediatric dentist for over 25 years, and being a father of a large family with children of various ages. Whilst I do adopt a psychoanalytic observational stance, I don’t approach therapy from the position of “expert”. My belief in therapy focuses on awareness, understanding, and gentle support. As the word therapy suggests facilitating and serving, my work emphasises a collaborative experience.
I work with whole families of any size, couples, individuals, parents or single parents, carers of any gender, together with their babies, infants, or toddlers.
I am Professor Michael Atar, a psychoanalytic parent-infant psychotherapist. I work with families, parents, carers, and their children, drawing on my expertise from various life experiences such as my medical background, working as a paediatric dentist for over 25 years, and being a father of a large family with children of various ages. Whilst I do adopt a psychoanalytic observational stance, I don’t approach therapy from the position of “expert”. My belief in therapy focuses on awareness, understanding, and gentle support. As the word therapy suggests facilitating and serving, my work emphasises a collaborative experience.
020 3816 3545 View 020 3816 3545
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Naomi Segal - Couples Counselling Online
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
London W1W
SPECIALIST ONLINE COUPLES COUNSELLING HELPING YOU CREATE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU WANT “How do we communicate better
Get support with managing arguments better, trust issues, communication difficulties, cross-cultural differences, getting over an affair, separation & divorce, parenting differences, preparing for marriage, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, managing finances together, difficulties with your sexual relationship & more. Contact me to see how I can help.
SPECIALIST ONLINE COUPLES COUNSELLING HELPING YOU CREATE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU WANT “How do we communicate better
Get support with managing arguments better, trust issues, communication difficulties, cross-cultural differences, getting over an affair, separation & divorce, parenting differences, preparing for marriage, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, managing finances together, difficulties with your sexual relationship & more. Contact me to see how I can help.
020 3984 9676 View 020 3984 9676
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Maria Goga
Psychotherapist, MBACP
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I work in an integrative way with a focus on the therapeutic relationship.
I adapt my way of working based on each individual client's needs, personality, and what therapeutic approach they respond the best to. I also integrate psycho-education into my practice - I talk to my clients about the various theories I apply in our work together and help them gain a better understanding of their inner psychological processes.
I work in an integrative way with a focus on the therapeutic relationship.
I adapt my way of working based on each individual client's needs, personality, and what therapeutic approach they respond the best to. I also integrate psycho-education into my practice - I talk to my clients about the various theories I apply in our work together and help them gain a better understanding of their inner psychological processes.
020 7870 2740 View 020 7870 2740
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Lisa Home
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London EC4Y
I am a sex-positive, kink-knowledgeable psychotherapist and am familiar working with a range of relationship models and gender dynamics.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups to help with a range of difficult emotions, life-changing decisions, complicated relationship situations and personal identity issues. Whatever your circumstances, I have the experience to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, make sense of your concerns, and find a way forward.
I am a sex-positive, kink-knowledgeable psychotherapist and am familiar working with a range of relationship models and gender dynamics.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups to help with a range of difficult emotions, life-changing decisions, complicated relationship situations and personal identity issues. Whatever your circumstances, I have the experience to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, make sense of your concerns, and find a way forward.
020 3872 0713 View 020 3872 0713
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Justyna Kulczyk-Lewinska
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT Accred
1 Endorsed
London W5
I’ve spent my career working with individuals and couples who are navigating some of life’s most complex and intimate challenges.
My ideal client is someone ready to explore their authentic self and navigate challenges in their sexual and relational lives. They may face issues such as dissatisfaction in their relationships, struggles with sexual identity, trauma, or compulsive sexual behaviours. Their needs include a non-judgmental, affirming space to process complex feelings.
I’ve spent my career working with individuals and couples who are navigating some of life’s most complex and intimate challenges.
My ideal client is someone ready to explore their authentic self and navigate challenges in their sexual and relational lives. They may face issues such as dissatisfaction in their relationships, struggles with sexual identity, trauma, or compulsive sexual behaviours. Their needs include a non-judgmental, affirming space to process complex feelings.
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Vasviye Yusuf
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London W10
I prioritise the therapeutic relationship and foster client healing and growth through ongoing, consistant care, psychoeducation, support, and guidance.
I am a flexible, modern & inclusive practitioner, integrating various modaliites to suit individual need & preference, incl; Person Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy & DBT. I provide support for many issues, including; Helping individuals move from a place of “Stuckness” or feeling Overwhelmed; Exploring how Current or Past Events have affected their Life & Well Being; Anger, Sadness, Irritability, difficulty Regulating Emotions; Life Transitions. Managing Complex Mental Health needs. I offer an Unbiased Perspective and Safe Space to talk through sensitive Issues in Complete Confidence
I prioritise the therapeutic relationship and foster client healing and growth through ongoing, consistant care, psychoeducation, support, and guidance.
I am a flexible, modern & inclusive practitioner, integrating various modaliites to suit individual need & preference, incl; Person Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy & DBT. I provide support for many issues, including; Helping individuals move from a place of “Stuckness” or feeling Overwhelmed; Exploring how Current or Past Events have affected their Life & Well Being; Anger, Sadness, Irritability, difficulty Regulating Emotions; Life Transitions. Managing Complex Mental Health needs. I offer an Unbiased Perspective and Safe Space to talk through sensitive Issues in Complete Confidence
020 3835 5692 View 020 3835 5692
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Shokoufeh Basset
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
London NW3
As an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, I provide counselling to adults and couples.
In other words, thinking about past experiences may help us to understand current relationships, emotional and behavioural responses. Besides, I draw on theories from different schools of thought, including interpersonal, object relations and attachment-based principles to psychotherapy.
As an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, I provide counselling to adults and couples.
In other words, thinking about past experiences may help us to understand current relationships, emotional and behavioural responses. Besides, I draw on theories from different schools of thought, including interpersonal, object relations and attachment-based principles to psychotherapy.
020 7870 3160 View 020 7870 3160
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Tranquil Minds Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London SW1W
Your self-esteem has been eroded in your relationship.
My areas of expertise include: Attachment related issues, Boundaries, Loss or Grief, Postpartum Care (depression and or/anxiety), Emotional, Sexual or Physical Abuse. I am also experienced in supporting individuals struggling with enforcing healthy boundaries, relationship difficulties, burn out, issues arising from childhood and cultural identity issues.
Your self-esteem has been eroded in your relationship.
My areas of expertise include: Attachment related issues, Boundaries, Loss or Grief, Postpartum Care (depression and or/anxiety), Emotional, Sexual or Physical Abuse. I am also experienced in supporting individuals struggling with enforcing healthy boundaries, relationship difficulties, burn out, issues arising from childhood and cultural identity issues.
020 3962 1812 View 020 3962 1812
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David Clifford
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
2 Endorsed
London SW4
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I'm David, a relationship therapist, clinical sexologist and counsellor with experience at leading UK sexual health organisations like 56 Dean Street and Controlling Chemsex.
As a gay man I bring a deep, empathetic and sensitive perspective to sex and relationships. With this perspective, I employ a wide range of techniques that best suit each individual or couple. My goal is to empower individuals and couples to gain insight into their behaviours, help them understand the underlying reasons, and to facilitate positive change.
Hello, I'm David, a relationship therapist, clinical sexologist and counsellor with experience at leading UK sexual health organisations like 56 Dean Street and Controlling Chemsex.
As a gay man I bring a deep, empathetic and sensitive perspective to sex and relationships. With this perspective, I employ a wide range of techniques that best suit each individual or couple. My goal is to empower individuals and couples to gain insight into their behaviours, help them understand the underlying reasons, and to facilitate positive change.
020 3879 3502 View 020 3879 3502
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Margery Parsons, d.c.t.p., UKCP reg.
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
London W1G
I work well with men and women who are lonely, depressed and feel isolated. People who have suffered some form of trauma in their lives. People who have had to be overly independent from a very early age and who have trouble maintaining trust in personal relationships including those with family members, spouses, partners, friends and work colleagues. I have good success in helping people actualize: good self-esteem; fulfilling relationships and creative self-expression. I work with private individuals, couples and families.
I work well with men and women who are lonely, depressed and feel isolated. People who have suffered some form of trauma in their lives. People who have had to be overly independent from a very early age and who have trouble maintaining trust in personal relationships including those with family members, spouses, partners, friends and work colleagues. I have good success in helping people actualize: good self-esteem; fulfilling relationships and creative self-expression. I work with private individuals, couples and families.
020 3835 3273 View 020 3835 3273
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Trish Riley
Counsellor, COSRT General
London SE3
I am a registered Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist.
I have experience working in both mental and sexual and mental health as a therapist. I am an integrative therapist applying different therapeutic modalities using proven tools and techniques when working with clients. I have worked with Private organisations, charitable organisations, and psychosexual clinics in the NHS.
I am a registered Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist.
I have experience working in both mental and sexual and mental health as a therapist. I am an integrative therapist applying different therapeutic modalities using proven tools and techniques when working with clients. I have worked with Private organisations, charitable organisations, and psychosexual clinics in the NHS.
020 7046 0130 View 020 7046 0130
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Gerhard Franz Payrhuber
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London W1W
I offer an effective integrative therapeutic relationship tailored to your specific personality and issue at hand.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression or traumatic experiences? Do you have a psychiatric diagnosis? Can't you work out why you feel so unhappy, confused or helpless? Want to improve your confidence or build a more resilient way of living? Want to stop addictive behaviours or just need someone to help you through disturbing or a crisis? Are you met with enough understanding and encouragement?
I offer an effective integrative therapeutic relationship tailored to your specific personality and issue at hand.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression or traumatic experiences? Do you have a psychiatric diagnosis? Can't you work out why you feel so unhappy, confused or helpless? Want to improve your confidence or build a more resilient way of living? Want to stop addictive behaviours or just need someone to help you through disturbing or a crisis? Are you met with enough understanding and encouragement?
020 3910 7758 View 020 3910 7758
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B Well Ness
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
My clinical experience includes working with a diverse population and range of issues, such as domestic violence, trauma issues, couple relationship , anxiety, depression, and divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, panic attacks bereavement...
My treatment focuses on helping people to reach their full potential, feel fulfilled, and help them make sense of their world and manage their suffering. I employ an Integrative approach that includes Existential therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic.
My clinical experience includes working with a diverse population and range of issues, such as domestic violence, trauma issues, couple relationship , anxiety, depression, and divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, panic attacks bereavement...
My treatment focuses on helping people to reach their full potential, feel fulfilled, and help them make sense of their world and manage their suffering. I employ an Integrative approach that includes Existential therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic.
020 3835 5943 View 020 3835 5943
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Sapience Psychology Associates
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London SW15
We hold an initial session with the individual and their family, partner or other supporters as appropriate, to discuss their options for diagnostic assessment and whether an assessment and diagnosis is what they need at this stage or if they just want to understand their own issues and need greater understanding and support to develop their life skills.
Knowledge about People - specialist Autism and ADHD/ ADD Psychology Services.
We hold an initial session with the individual and their family, partner or other supporters as appropriate, to discuss their options for diagnostic assessment and whether an assessment and diagnosis is what they need at this stage or if they just want to understand their own issues and need greater understanding and support to develop their life skills.
Knowledge about People - specialist Autism and ADHD/ ADD Psychology Services.
020 4572 0548 View 020 4572 0548
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Konstantina Panoutsopoulou
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London N22
In my practice as a Gestalt Psychotherapist I am aspiring to engage in the therapeutic relationship with sensitivity, authenticity, an embodied approach and with the intention to be fully present and relational with the people I work with.
I have experience of working with trauma, emotional, sexual and physical abuse, neglect, depression, anxiety, bereavement, separation and loss, relationship matters, anger, self esteem, work related stress and life transitions. I also have experience with foster care and adoption issues.
In my practice as a Gestalt Psychotherapist I am aspiring to engage in the therapeutic relationship with sensitivity, authenticity, an embodied approach and with the intention to be fully present and relational with the people I work with.
I have experience of working with trauma, emotional, sexual and physical abuse, neglect, depression, anxiety, bereavement, separation and loss, relationship matters, anger, self esteem, work related stress and life transitions. I also have experience with foster care and adoption issues.
07449 829963 View 07449 829963

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Couples Counselling

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.