Couples Counselling in London
I support those recovering from abusive or emotionally unavailable relationships, and women juggling identity, faith, and expectations while tired of always being “the strong one.
Are you high-functioning on the outside but internally exhausted?
You manage work, family and expectations, yet feel constantly on edge, overthinking, emotionally reactive or close to shutting down. You appear capable, but your nervous system rarely feels calm.
This isn’t weakness … it’s survival mode that has lasted too long. I’m a London-based trauma-informed psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, burnout and chronic stress in women used to being “the strong one.”
Through structured, somatic, evidence-based therapy, I help you regulate your system, reduce overwhelm and build steady, lasting emotional resilience.
I support those recovering from abusive or emotionally unavailable relationships, and women juggling identity, faith, and expectations while tired of always being “the strong one.
Are you high-functioning on the outside but internally exhausted?
You manage work, family and expectations, yet feel constantly on edge, overthinking, emotionally reactive or close to shutting down. You appear capable, but your nervous system rarely feels calm.
This isn’t weakness … it’s survival mode that has lasted too long. I’m a London-based trauma-informed psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, burnout and chronic stress in women used to being “the strong one.”
Through structured, somatic, evidence-based therapy, I help you regulate your system, reduce overwhelm and build steady, lasting emotional resilience.
I can help with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse.
Hello, I understand that taking the first step towards seeking therapy can be daunting, but please know that it's also a courageous and empowering decision. Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or seeking profound, long-term change, the decision to talk is a transformative experience. My approach as a therapist is rooted in compassion, empathy, and empowerment. I believe in equipping you with the skills to find a profound sense of inner balance, tapping into the rich resources within you—body, spirit, mind, and emotion.
I can help with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse.
Hello, I understand that taking the first step towards seeking therapy can be daunting, but please know that it's also a courageous and empowering decision. Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or seeking profound, long-term change, the decision to talk is a transformative experience. My approach as a therapist is rooted in compassion, empathy, and empowerment. I believe in equipping you with the skills to find a profound sense of inner balance, tapping into the rich resources within you—body, spirit, mind, and emotion.
When things are troubling you and you're feeling anxious and stressed, talking with friends only goes so far. In their desire to help, they shower you with advice, try to cheer you up and distract you. But when distraction is no longer an option and you want or need to face what it is that is so troubling you, then I am here for you. I have been in private practice for over 20 years, as well as having worked in the NHS and Nightingale hospital, so have seen many people from teenagers to the elderly of different cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. I can help you explore & understand yourself in a new and constructive way.
When things are troubling you and you're feeling anxious and stressed, talking with friends only goes so far. In their desire to help, they shower you with advice, try to cheer you up and distract you. But when distraction is no longer an option and you want or need to face what it is that is so troubling you, then I am here for you. I have been in private practice for over 20 years, as well as having worked in the NHS and Nightingale hospital, so have seen many people from teenagers to the elderly of different cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. I can help you explore & understand yourself in a new and constructive way.
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with diverse experience working in various agency settings. Let me assist in alleviating your stress and anxiety and enable you to live a fuller and richer life personally and professionally. Through working with clients, I have utilised various counselling approaches tailored to meet each client's unique needs. By providing a safe and empathetic space, I aim to explore historic trauma that is holding you back from reaching your fullest potential. Together, we can delve into early experiences that may still impact you today.
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with diverse experience working in various agency settings. Let me assist in alleviating your stress and anxiety and enable you to live a fuller and richer life personally and professionally. Through working with clients, I have utilised various counselling approaches tailored to meet each client's unique needs. By providing a safe and empathetic space, I aim to explore historic trauma that is holding you back from reaching your fullest potential. Together, we can delve into early experiences that may still impact you today.
Working with relationship difficulties, problems at work, childhood trauma or experiences of abuse and anxiety and depression.
I am trained in psychoanalysis and I integrate different approaches such as art, music therapy and body awareness work. I prefer to work collaboratively to help us choose the best approach that will meet your needs. I have a high degree of skill and understanding of underlying issues and difficulties.
Working with relationship difficulties, problems at work, childhood trauma or experiences of abuse and anxiety and depression.
I am trained in psychoanalysis and I integrate different approaches such as art, music therapy and body awareness work. I prefer to work collaboratively to help us choose the best approach that will meet your needs. I have a high degree of skill and understanding of underlying issues and difficulties.
I specialize in working with couples.
I offer both Couple and Individual Counselling
I specialise in couples work, trauma, sex and porn addiction, bereavement, and relational or work related stress. My work is grounded, direct and shaped by a trauma informed approach
I specialize in working with couples.
I offer both Couple and Individual Counselling
I specialise in couples work, trauma, sex and porn addiction, bereavement, and relational or work related stress. My work is grounded, direct and shaped by a trauma informed approach
I am able to work collaboratively, and help us build a therapeutic relationship where your lived experience is validated and you can be empowered to go on.
Bereavement, displacement, loss and trauma are as real to you as you have experienced them. Whilst the thought of counselling can be overwhelming, it is important to allow yourself the permission to literally breathe through events as you talk about them. My Integrative practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy draws from the therapeutic approaches of Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT). Therefore as you decide on the issues that have brought you to therapy, I will endeavour to offer a safe, confidential and co-created space to help us explore what you share, as you navigate towards wholeness.
I am able to work collaboratively, and help us build a therapeutic relationship where your lived experience is validated and you can be empowered to go on.
Bereavement, displacement, loss and trauma are as real to you as you have experienced them. Whilst the thought of counselling can be overwhelming, it is important to allow yourself the permission to literally breathe through events as you talk about them. My Integrative practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy draws from the therapeutic approaches of Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT). Therefore as you decide on the issues that have brought you to therapy, I will endeavour to offer a safe, confidential and co-created space to help us explore what you share, as you navigate towards wholeness.
I am Yianna Kefala, a UKCP/MBACP registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist offering both long and short psychotherapy and counselling for adults and couples. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy enables people to develop a better understanding of themselves and feel more content with various aspects of themselves and their lives. It is usually seen as a journey towards self-discovery and introspection that involves patient and therapist working together. I provide individual sessions, couple counselling/psychotherapy and advice on parenting issues in English and Greek.
I am Yianna Kefala, a UKCP/MBACP registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist offering both long and short psychotherapy and counselling for adults and couples. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy enables people to develop a better understanding of themselves and feel more content with various aspects of themselves and their lives. It is usually seen as a journey towards self-discovery and introspection that involves patient and therapist working together. I provide individual sessions, couple counselling/psychotherapy and advice on parenting issues in English and Greek.
I believe with compassion, acceptance, non-judgement, the willingness to be present, and genuineness, a good therapeutic relationship can be built to facilitate the conditions where a psychological shift can take place.
I believe with compassion, acceptance, non-judgement, the willingness to be present, and genuineness, a good therapeutic relationship can be built to facilitate the conditions where a psychological shift can take place.
I see the therapeutic space as an opportunity to take a new look at current difficulties, taking into account old and often unconscious issues in order to promote the awareness that leads to more harmonious functioning and more satisfactory relationships.
My practice is based on the Transactional Analysis model combining elements of an integrative and relational approach. This allows me to adapt to each person's needs and to work towards building a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
I see the therapeutic space as an opportunity to take a new look at current difficulties, taking into account old and often unconscious issues in order to promote the awareness that leads to more harmonious functioning and more satisfactory relationships.
My practice is based on the Transactional Analysis model combining elements of an integrative and relational approach. This allows me to adapt to each person's needs and to work towards building a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
I specialise in working with trauma, whether it’s rooted in childhood experiences, difficult relationships, systemic harm, or overwhelming life events.
I draw on a range of approaches including CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic and Compassion Focused Therapy, alongside liberation-informed practices such as narrative therapy, somatic therapy, and body mapping. I work holistically, with deep awareness that mental health is shaped not only by our inner world but also by the systems and environments around us.
I specialise in working with trauma, whether it’s rooted in childhood experiences, difficult relationships, systemic harm, or overwhelming life events.
I draw on a range of approaches including CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic and Compassion Focused Therapy, alongside liberation-informed practices such as narrative therapy, somatic therapy, and body mapping. I work holistically, with deep awareness that mental health is shaped not only by our inner world but also by the systems and environments around us.
It may be connected with relationship difficulties, feeling lonely, suffering a bereavement, experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, struggling with depression, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or work issues.
I can offer sessions in the morning, during the day and evenings in my private practice located at London Bridge within close proximity of public transport links. I provide both long-term open ended psychotherapy and short-term focussed therapy (12 sessions).
It may be connected with relationship difficulties, feeling lonely, suffering a bereavement, experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, struggling with depression, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or work issues.
I can offer sessions in the morning, during the day and evenings in my private practice located at London Bridge within close proximity of public transport links. I provide both long-term open ended psychotherapy and short-term focussed therapy (12 sessions).
Hi, I’m Andrew, a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with experience working with, but not limited to, addiction & recovery, sex, relationships and couples, and the queer community.
I also have a deep understanding of the diverse experiences within the queer community, and I strive to provide affirming and inclusive support. In our sessions, you can expect a warm and supportive environment where we work collaboratively to explore your concerns and goals through a variety of therapeutic techniques.
Hi, I’m Andrew, a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with experience working with, but not limited to, addiction & recovery, sex, relationships and couples, and the queer community.
I also have a deep understanding of the diverse experiences within the queer community, and I strive to provide affirming and inclusive support. In our sessions, you can expect a warm and supportive environment where we work collaboratively to explore your concerns and goals through a variety of therapeutic techniques.
Are you finding it difficult to understand your feelings? Are you finding it difficult to understand why you behave the way you do, even when you have promised yourself to change? Seeing a psychotherapist can help you navigate through the darkness of the unexplored mind. I work deeply below the surface in order to find meaning. Therapy can be intense, but with supported guidance this can make the journey less daunting. Whatever your motivation and reason for therapy, we can work toward your goals to ensure that therapy works for you. My experience vary, but what is consistent is my dedication to provide the best support required.
Are you finding it difficult to understand your feelings? Are you finding it difficult to understand why you behave the way you do, even when you have promised yourself to change? Seeing a psychotherapist can help you navigate through the darkness of the unexplored mind. I work deeply below the surface in order to find meaning. Therapy can be intense, but with supported guidance this can make the journey less daunting. Whatever your motivation and reason for therapy, we can work toward your goals to ensure that therapy works for you. My experience vary, but what is consistent is my dedication to provide the best support required.
I work with individuals and couples- providing a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, experiences, relationships, or life challenges.
I offer short- and long-term therapy for individuals and couples. For individuals, I work in a Person-Centred way, focusing on the present, or with a Psychodynamic approach to explore how past experiences, and the unconscious, shape current behaviors. Both can be integrated. For couples, I use Psychodynamic, CBT, and IMAGO approaches.
I work with individuals and couples- providing a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, experiences, relationships, or life challenges.
I offer short- and long-term therapy for individuals and couples. For individuals, I work in a Person-Centred way, focusing on the present, or with a Psychodynamic approach to explore how past experiences, and the unconscious, shape current behaviors. Both can be integrated. For couples, I use Psychodynamic, CBT, and IMAGO approaches.
Are you in physical or emotional pain, working relentlessly in different areas of your life: at work, home or study, in relationships, caring or parental roles?
All therapies are tailor-made for you by my team, and evidence-based. We build connection, trust and authenticity within the therapy relationship. We offer effective therapy strategies that enhance self-awareness and help you achieve your goals for a clearer, happier, positive mindset. We can also help improve the quality of the relationships in your life.
Are you in physical or emotional pain, working relentlessly in different areas of your life: at work, home or study, in relationships, caring or parental roles?
All therapies are tailor-made for you by my team, and evidence-based. We build connection, trust and authenticity within the therapy relationship. We offer effective therapy strategies that enhance self-awareness and help you achieve your goals for a clearer, happier, positive mindset. We can also help improve the quality of the relationships in your life.
I work online with individuals and partners, on a long or short term basis.
I am a person-centred therapist who primarily works with people who are members of ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ communities. Each of these aspects of our identities are so multifaceted that it can feel overwhelming sometimes. I want to work with you to help you understand yourself, your needs and how to move towards that. Allowing ourselves to let go of who we were, embrace who we are and get out of old thinking patterns can be a lifelong mission, one that is much easier with support. I can work with you as you explore yourself. My practice is based on compassion and honesty, and collaboration is incredibly important to me.
I work online with individuals and partners, on a long or short term basis.
I am a person-centred therapist who primarily works with people who are members of ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ communities. Each of these aspects of our identities are so multifaceted that it can feel overwhelming sometimes. I want to work with you to help you understand yourself, your needs and how to move towards that. Allowing ourselves to let go of who we were, embrace who we are and get out of old thinking patterns can be a lifelong mission, one that is much easier with support. I can work with you as you explore yourself. My practice is based on compassion and honesty, and collaboration is incredibly important to me.
I practice counseling both online and offline for Turkish and English speakers and work with couples and individuals.
I put the uniqueness of the person at the center of my work and believe that the deep relational experience between therapist and each client is so important and valuable for the therapeutic process. I offer a creative space and a non-judgemental environment in which clients can develop self-awareness and find their authentic self.
I practice counseling both online and offline for Turkish and English speakers and work with couples and individuals.
I put the uniqueness of the person at the center of my work and believe that the deep relational experience between therapist and each client is so important and valuable for the therapeutic process. I offer a creative space and a non-judgemental environment in which clients can develop self-awareness and find their authentic self.
Her some certified trainings are; EMDR Therapy, Gottman Couple Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Trauma Specialization, Mindfulness
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 20 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..
Her some certified trainings are; EMDR Therapy, Gottman Couple Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Trauma Specialization, Mindfulness
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 20 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..
My focus in therapy is on a person's life and relationships, past and present.
My training is as a systemic therapist so I am concerned with connections and relationships. I bring this perspective to work with whole families, to couple therapy and to my work with individuals.
My focus in therapy is on a person's life and relationships, past and present.
My training is as a systemic therapist so I am concerned with connections and relationships. I bring this perspective to work with whole families, to couple therapy and to my work with individuals.
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Nearby Couples Counselling Searches for London
- Barking
- Barnet
- Beckenham
- Brentford
- Edgware
- Ilford
- Mitcham
- Morden
- Richmond
- Thornton Heath
- Wembley
- Woodford Green
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.