Play Therapy Counselling in London

Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.

I work with children aged five and older, adolescents, and adults. I am compassionate and warm. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, along with attachment issues, substance use, divorce, aggression, self-esteem, anxiety, and/or difficulty with trust. I have worked at non-profit and for profit organizations, including foster homes, a domestic violence organization, and a national adolescent treatment centre for mental health and substance use. I am skilled at working with children. I approach the therapeutic relationship with genuineness, curiosity, and openness.

If you are suffering with the loss of a loved one and are finding that there is no where to turn to and no one understands the pain which you are going through I can offer the space and time to listen. When we experience loss things can become overwhelming and having someone who will hold the emotions that feel too much for others can be crucial for moving through the process of grief. If you are struggling with parenting and looking for help to find clarity and understanding, I can help you reflect and identify patterns of behaviour within family dynamics that are causing disfunction and look at how to move forward with compassion.

I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor that works with Children and Young People from ages 3-18 As a Psychodynamic Counsellor I believe that unconscious processes guide our ways of relating to each other. At the centre of my practice is the child’s well-being and safety. I aim to create a safe space for children to feel able to be themselves without judgment, what Winnicott refers as the 'facilitating environment’, where the child’s inner world can be explored.

I am a warm, compassionate psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience supporting children, young adults, parents and families from diverse backgrounds. I understand that it is difficult to take the first step to speak to someone who you've not met especially when feeling depressed, lonely or fearful. My work is centered around in a respectful and in an attuned manner in order to support and help reduce distress and find ways to manage emotional and psychological issues. By creating a caring, nuturing and facilitating environment, my aim is to understand children/y.adults to find their voice and tell their stories.

You may come to therapy to speak about issues that make you angry, afraid or unhappy or that simply don't make sense. Understanding that we are all unique, with our own strengths, qualities and interests, as well as challenges, is hugely important for our well-being. We also know that through having a balanced view of ourselves, we can feel better equipped to cope with difficult emotional and psychological experiences and make positive connections with others. In our sessions, we will have the chance to explore whatever is troubling you to help you identify and confront such issues and feel more confident about yourself.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or helpless? Do you feel lost or not sure know how to cope with life’s difficulties and negative feelings? I can support you and/or your children, and family to get better and grow.

Over the years, I have work with clients on short-term and long-term arrangements, dealing with depression, anxiety, suicidal crisis, anger, low self-esteem, panic disorders, relationship issues, trauma, questions of spirituality and meaning, such as Who am I?. From my own experience of therapy, insight some times is not enough. Therefore I might ask you to complete certain tasks designed to help you develop more effective skills. This approach often involves homework assignments. I draw on many techniques, including visualisation, dream exploration, drawing, role- play , and the most familiar method: conversation between two people.

I am a UKCP registered child, adolescent and adult psychotherapist currently offering online sessions via zoom. Psychotherapy provides a safe space for you to explore whatever is troubling you. I believe in making deep and warm connection with my clients and helping them make sense of their unwanted feelings. The goal is to overcome the obstacles that prevent you from thriving and reaching your full potential by processing your feelings. My approach is integrative and my practice is informed by advances in neuroscience, attachment theories and trauma research together with elements of play and art therapy.

I am an Adult, Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Counsellor with over a decade of training in mental health, working with an integrative approach. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a MSc in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience (Psychology). I have trained integratively in the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Children. I also hold relevant training in CBT. I am currently completing the UKCP approved MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy at Metanoia Insitute and Middlesex University. I am a member of the BPS, a Registered Member of the BACP and hold a DBS check certificate on the Update Service.

Hi, You are here. I know this may take you a lot of thinking and courage to come. Life can be challenging, sometimes make us feel out of control. You may feel depressed, anxious, angry or sad; you may find it’s difficult to make sense of things happened on you or others; perhaps you are experiencing a big life change which bring you difficulty to cope with; you may struggle within a relationship or feel lost of meanings. I am here to help, you don’t have to do this all on your own, we can walk together on this journey of clarify, healing and change.

As an Arts therapist I work with a particular focus on the persons whole experience; body, mind, and spirit. The expressive arts are a gentle way for you to share your story in alternate ways, sometimes for the first time, expressing your thoughts and feelings using verbal and non-verbal communication. My approach incorporates art forms such as writing, image-making, role- play , and movement, with mindful awareness. By becoming more aware, we start to recognise that we have more choices. This process is a lot less directive than conventional talking therapies, and can offer a refreshing new way of exploring challenging issues.

I work as a Child, Adolescent and Adult Counsellor based in East London. As well as my own private practice, I work in schools, offering 1:1 counselling with children from 4 years - 18 years old, and in the domestic abuse sector with victim-survivors of domestic abuse. I am a fully registered BACP member and integrate a variety of different therapeutic modalities, such as psychodynamic , humanistic, art/ play therapy , mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to meet each person’s specific needs.

Are you dealing with trauma, bereavement, addiction, depression, anxiety or major life changes? Sometimes it may be necessary to seek help from an expert to cope with life's difficulties. As a specialist psychologist in London serving people in many parts of the world through face-to-face and online therapy, I am here to support you on your path to recovery and self-discovery. My goal is for my clients to be satisfied with themselves, increase their psychological well-being and not be harmed. For this purpose, with the awareness that every person is unique, I try to do my job without leaving scientific, ethical and human values.

Hi! I’m Amy. I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I was very lucky to really enjoy going to university to study psychology. I quickly knew it was the area I wanted to work in and so began my journey in training to be one, completing masters and doctorate degrees along the way! I’ve worked with lots of different people, including children and young people, older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. I have also worked with include both child and adult eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, stroke rehabilitation and people who have offended who are staying in hospital.

My main approach is to encourage you to explore your feelings and take responsibility for your thoughts and actions. As I work in a way that empowers the client, I always work with what you present. Bottled up feelings such as anger, anxiety, grief, jealousy, sadness, shame and pain can become very overwhelming.The opportunity to express them can make it much easier to understand yourself and others. As I acknowledge your feelings and respect you as a person in your own right, you gain self-respect and a sense of being valued. This leads to building trust between counsellor and client, which is an essential part of the process.

I work with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds and draw on different tools and modalities to best suit each individual according to their needs. Talking forms the foundation of my work, but I weave in many practices, such as play , art and mindfulness. I also use movement at times to drop deeper into the wisdom of the body and work with it as a means of gentle inquiry and expression.

My ideal clients are couples or individuals who would like a warm and competent counsellor to help them renew their relationship or deal with current and or sexual issues or goals. As a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual Therapist and Couples Counsellor I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focussed Couple's Therapy and Encounter based Therapy by Hedy Schliefer. My background in play , dance and creativity means I also encourage people to find new parts of themselves or their relationships. My web site is also full of videos and articles.

I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. Previous to the MA in Child Psychotherapy, I have been trained in Switzerland as Psychomotor Therapist, with a focus on Play Therapy and Body Work for Children and young adults. I have many years of experience working with my clients through play therapy and talking therapy but integrate EMDR, body awareness and symbolism, art materials, clay and sand into my work to facilitate unconscious emotional processes.