Counselling in London

Antonia Caplan
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
London NW3
I have over a decade of experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and full accreditation. I am also a trained in EMDR offer personalised and supportive care to help you overcome your mental health challenges. Whether you're dealing with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, or PTSD, I have the expertise to help you break free from these debilitating conditions. I'm passionate about helping people make meaningful changes in their lives.
I have over a decade of experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and full accreditation. I am also a trained in EMDR offer personalised and supportive care to help you overcome your mental health challenges. Whether you're dealing with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, or PTSD, I have the expertise to help you break free from these debilitating conditions. I'm passionate about helping people make meaningful changes in their lives.
020 4538 3395 View 020 4538 3395
Hampstead CBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
London NW3
My primary therapeutic grounding is in Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), an approach to change that’s solution focused, practical and geared towards achieving goals specific to your life circumstances and challenges you feel are holding you back. Over the years, I've done extensive professional training so I tailor my approach to each unique individual. My ideal client is curious, open to discussing and exploring ideas and keen to pursue lasting personal transformation. This a real challenge which takes great courage. Successful therapy requires some degree of trust in the process and collaborative therapeutic alliance.
My primary therapeutic grounding is in Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), an approach to change that’s solution focused, practical and geared towards achieving goals specific to your life circumstances and challenges you feel are holding you back. Over the years, I've done extensive professional training so I tailor my approach to each unique individual. My ideal client is curious, open to discussing and exploring ideas and keen to pursue lasting personal transformation. This a real challenge which takes great courage. Successful therapy requires some degree of trust in the process and collaborative therapeutic alliance.
020 3675 0147 View 020 3675 0147
Emily Pailthorpe
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
London W1G
If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling after a life event or trauma, I’d love to help you feel like yourself again. I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist specialising in IFS. I've worked in the NHS and have extensive experience working with all ages and different difficulties. I have particular experience working with people struggling with PTSD, relationship difficulties and creative blocks. Trust, empathy, communication and partnership are the foundations of my practice. I'm trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Coherent Breathing.
If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling after a life event or trauma, I’d love to help you feel like yourself again. I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist specialising in IFS. I've worked in the NHS and have extensive experience working with all ages and different difficulties. I have particular experience working with people struggling with PTSD, relationship difficulties and creative blocks. Trust, empathy, communication and partnership are the foundations of my practice. I'm trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Coherent Breathing.
020 4538 3740 View 020 4538 3740
Felix Callens
Psychotherapist, BPC
London EC4Y
Waitlist for new clients
Currently operating a waiting list only. I’m a psychodynamic psychotherapist accredited by both the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I work in English and French, and offer a reflective and containing space where we look together at what lies beneath your thoughts and feelings, and the patterns that shape your relationships. This work creates room for understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
Currently operating a waiting list only. I’m a psychodynamic psychotherapist accredited by both the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I work in English and French, and offer a reflective and containing space where we look together at what lies beneath your thoughts and feelings, and the patterns that shape your relationships. This work creates room for understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
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Victoria Kershaw
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London SW6
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, and finding the right support is important. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where individuals and couples can explore thoughts, feelings, and relationship dynamics at a pace that feels right for them. As a humanistic psychotherapist, I work with individual adults and couples. I support people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and low self-esteem, though my work is not limited to this list. Therapy can help you understand yourself, improve communication, and strengthen your relationships with yourself and others.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, and finding the right support is important. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where individuals and couples can explore thoughts, feelings, and relationship dynamics at a pace that feels right for them. As a humanistic psychotherapist, I work with individual adults and couples. I support people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and low self-esteem, though my work is not limited to this list. Therapy can help you understand yourself, improve communication, and strengthen your relationships with yourself and others.
01748 902134 View 01748 902134
Dan Armitage
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
London SE15
Every person comes to therapy with their own experiences and challenges. Therapy should offer a space that adapts to your needs. As an integrative therapist, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, allowing us to focus on what feels most important to you and what you hope to achieve. You may be experiencing anxiety, isolation, lowness, emotional distress, relationship issues, trauma, or have questions around identity and self-worth. You may also be looking to better understand yourself, your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, or patterns of coping. Whatever brings you to therapy, we can work at a pace that feels right for you.
Every person comes to therapy with their own experiences and challenges. Therapy should offer a space that adapts to your needs. As an integrative therapist, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, allowing us to focus on what feels most important to you and what you hope to achieve. You may be experiencing anxiety, isolation, lowness, emotional distress, relationship issues, trauma, or have questions around identity and self-worth. You may also be looking to better understand yourself, your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, or patterns of coping. Whatever brings you to therapy, we can work at a pace that feels right for you.
020 4634 6191 View 020 4634 6191
Esther Balmer
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
London SW11
I am an experienced, Master's level BACP (Accred) Psychotherapist. Research tells us that there isn’t just one approach to therapy that suits all. By meeting each client as an individual with their own unique life experience, I draw upon my advanced training and broad experience to offer a safe, supportive and collaborative space. Our first session is a chance to explore what you are seeking from therapy, your personal history, and for you to decide whether working with me feels like the right fit to help you achieve your goals.
I am an experienced, Master's level BACP (Accred) Psychotherapist. Research tells us that there isn’t just one approach to therapy that suits all. By meeting each client as an individual with their own unique life experience, I draw upon my advanced training and broad experience to offer a safe, supportive and collaborative space. Our first session is a chance to explore what you are seeking from therapy, your personal history, and for you to decide whether working with me feels like the right fit to help you achieve your goals.
020 3984 9582 View 020 3984 9582
Mohaia Amin
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
London E18
I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy training. I have also trained in Compassion Focused Therapy and ACT. My extensive work using CBT has been with clients with major psychological problems and I have until recently been working at The Priory. I have worked in outpatient and inpatient settings and have worked with clients from varied cultures and backgrounds. As a therapist I have worked with clients struggling with anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, anger management, generalised anxiety, depression and bereavement and have supported
I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy training. I have also trained in Compassion Focused Therapy and ACT. My extensive work using CBT has been with clients with major psychological problems and I have until recently been working at The Priory. I have worked in outpatient and inpatient settings and have worked with clients from varied cultures and backgrounds. As a therapist I have worked with clients struggling with anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, anger management, generalised anxiety, depression and bereavement and have supported
020 8103 9071 View 020 8103 9071
Frederic Vettard
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
London NW1
I offer integrative psychotherapy, drawing on a range of approaches. Rather than following a fixed method, I adapt to you – your needs, your pace and what feels most meaningful in your process. My work is grounded in a holistic view of the person, taking into account the psychological, emotional, physical, and, for some, spiritual aspects of your experience. I believe that, in an imperfect world, we often learn to adapt in ways that take us away from who we really are. Therapy offers a space to gently reconnect with yourself, integrate different parts of who you are, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling way of living.
I offer integrative psychotherapy, drawing on a range of approaches. Rather than following a fixed method, I adapt to you – your needs, your pace and what feels most meaningful in your process. My work is grounded in a holistic view of the person, taking into account the psychological, emotional, physical, and, for some, spiritual aspects of your experience. I believe that, in an imperfect world, we often learn to adapt in ways that take us away from who we really are. Therapy offers a space to gently reconnect with yourself, integrate different parts of who you are, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling way of living.
020 4572 6476 View 020 4572 6476
Isil Sansoy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London N1
We get a sense of ourselves in the context of our relationships in childhood, and as we find our way in life, we can get trapped in dysfunctional patterns. The aim is to find a compassionate inner connection that would free us from these patterns in therapy. Openness and commitment are important qualities in making the most out of it. The process will get challenging from time to time, as life does as well. The important thing here is to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that would enable us to work through these challenges in a relational way as we transform ourselves and our lives based on our desires.
We get a sense of ourselves in the context of our relationships in childhood, and as we find our way in life, we can get trapped in dysfunctional patterns. The aim is to find a compassionate inner connection that would free us from these patterns in therapy. Openness and commitment are important qualities in making the most out of it. The process will get challenging from time to time, as life does as well. The important thing here is to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that would enable us to work through these challenges in a relational way as we transform ourselves and our lives based on our desires.
020 4538 7606 View 020 4538 7606
Dr Georgia Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
London SE11
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 8 years' experience across the NHS and private practice. I specialise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, with particular expertise in OCD, health anxiety, social anxiety, and panic. Many of my clients feel trapped by racing thoughts, a constant sense of dread, or a mind that won't switch off, unable to fully engage with life and feeling as though they're missing out. I also provide specialist therapy for founders and business leaders, helping them build resilience, navigate high-pressure work environments, overcome imposter syndrome, and lead with clarity and purpose.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 8 years' experience across the NHS and private practice. I specialise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, with particular expertise in OCD, health anxiety, social anxiety, and panic. Many of my clients feel trapped by racing thoughts, a constant sense of dread, or a mind that won't switch off, unable to fully engage with life and feeling as though they're missing out. I also provide specialist therapy for founders and business leaders, helping them build resilience, navigate high-pressure work environments, overcome imposter syndrome, and lead with clarity and purpose.
020 3984 7585 View 020 3984 7585
Tom MacKay
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London N14
I specialise in working with anxiety (including social & performance anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and GAD), EMDR, couples therapy, depression, relationships, confidence & self-esteem, intimacy and finding direction in life. I provide a warm and safe space to help you explore any issues. I have also trained as a couples therapist and can help you work through any issues regarding your relationship.
I specialise in working with anxiety (including social & performance anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and GAD), EMDR, couples therapy, depression, relationships, confidence & self-esteem, intimacy and finding direction in life. I provide a warm and safe space to help you explore any issues. I have also trained as a couples therapist and can help you work through any issues regarding your relationship.
020 3824 1898 View 020 3824 1898
Harriet Brown
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Finding the right therapist for you is as much about their style and personality as their qualifications. I value warmth, collaboration, and humour when appropriate and I endeavour to bring these qualities to my practice. My work is integrative which means I can use different theories to suit each individual client's needs. I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches. I am also influenced by my interest in film and literature. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Finding the right therapist for you is as much about their style and personality as their qualifications. I value warmth, collaboration, and humour when appropriate and I endeavour to bring these qualities to my practice. My work is integrative which means I can use different theories to suit each individual client's needs. I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches. I am also influenced by my interest in film and literature. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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Jo Walker
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
London SE9
Hello, I'm Jo, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist specialising in supporting children and young people through family change. I support clients aged 9-21 through family separation, divorce, and care transitions, offering a space in which they can feel heard, process complex emotions such as grief, anxiety and guilt, and build coping skills, trust, and resilience as they navigate change. I offer online therapy across the UK, and outdoor therapy in natural spaces around Cornwall.
Hello, I'm Jo, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist specialising in supporting children and young people through family change. I support clients aged 9-21 through family separation, divorce, and care transitions, offering a space in which they can feel heard, process complex emotions such as grief, anxiety and guilt, and build coping skills, trust, and resilience as they navigate change. I offer online therapy across the UK, and outdoor therapy in natural spaces around Cornwall.
020 3871 5801 View 020 3871 5801
Alina Maria Badescu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Perhaps you feel anxious, and find yourself overthinking all the time. Maybe you’re stressed out, overwhelmed, desperate for a good night’s sleep, or finding yourself lashing out at loved ones. Sometimes is the critical internal voice that you wish you could silence. Have you experienced a loss and want to explore what that means for you? Maybe you feel stuck and unable to make the changes you long for. Maybe you feel lost, wishing you could regain some confidence or purpose. Or perhaps you want to heal, or want to explore the deepest, most vulnerable parts of yourself and understand who you really are.
Perhaps you feel anxious, and find yourself overthinking all the time. Maybe you’re stressed out, overwhelmed, desperate for a good night’s sleep, or finding yourself lashing out at loved ones. Sometimes is the critical internal voice that you wish you could silence. Have you experienced a loss and want to explore what that means for you? Maybe you feel stuck and unable to make the changes you long for. Maybe you feel lost, wishing you could regain some confidence or purpose. Or perhaps you want to heal, or want to explore the deepest, most vulnerable parts of yourself and understand who you really are.
020 4634 3752 View 020 4634 3752
John Britto Belevendran
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
London E13
I have worked as a psychotherapist for over twenty years and am informed by Humanistic and Integrative theory, philosophy and practice. My orientation is also underpinned by many years of reading, research and analytical work within the field of Analytical Psychology and the work of CG Jung. I can work with clients with many presenting issues including the challenges of every day life. My approach is based in human potential and encourages self-exploration through reflective dialogue, relational processes, creativity, the arts and dreams.
I have worked as a psychotherapist for over twenty years and am informed by Humanistic and Integrative theory, philosophy and practice. My orientation is also underpinned by many years of reading, research and analytical work within the field of Analytical Psychology and the work of CG Jung. I can work with clients with many presenting issues including the challenges of every day life. My approach is based in human potential and encourages self-exploration through reflective dialogue, relational processes, creativity, the arts and dreams.
01268 269906 View 01268 269906
Diana Ivankovic
Counsellor, MBACP
London E2
Navigating life transitions and carrying the impact of early years’ adverse life experiences can be hard. As a result, those can become a burden that grows heavier with each moment. Are you wondering how you learned to cope and how your environment shaped who you are? Your desires and ambitions may have taken a knock; it is hard to feel accomplished, when it seems you're your worst enemy. As your therapist I will use a variety of skills, helping you come to a place of better knowledge of yourself, to understand the role your beliefs and behaviours have in your relationships. The result will be a wise, confident and happy adult.
Navigating life transitions and carrying the impact of early years’ adverse life experiences can be hard. As a result, those can become a burden that grows heavier with each moment. Are you wondering how you learned to cope and how your environment shaped who you are? Your desires and ambitions may have taken a knock; it is hard to feel accomplished, when it seems you're your worst enemy. As your therapist I will use a variety of skills, helping you come to a place of better knowledge of yourself, to understand the role your beliefs and behaviours have in your relationships. The result will be a wise, confident and happy adult.
020 3984 8194 View 020 3984 8194
Angela J Brassett-Harknett
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
London W1G
I am an integrative psychotherapist, specialising in working with adults (18 years+) with eating disorders and body image problems, as well as with adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), often owing to current or historical abuse. I have been in private practice since 2006, and work with individuals, couples and with groups. Aside from these specialisms, I also work with people troubled by all manner of other psychological problems (e.g. depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, OCD, identity problems, etc.), and I welcome whatever issues a client chooses to bring to therapy.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, specialising in working with adults (18 years+) with eating disorders and body image problems, as well as with adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), often owing to current or historical abuse. I have been in private practice since 2006, and work with individuals, couples and with groups. Aside from these specialisms, I also work with people troubled by all manner of other psychological problems (e.g. depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, OCD, identity problems, etc.), and I welcome whatever issues a client chooses to bring to therapy.
020 3872 2576 View 020 3872 2576
Dede-Kossi Osakonor
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
London E17
I run an EMDR clinic on Wednesday evenings. I am a qualified counselling psychologist with more than 14 years experience of working in the NHS and in charities and 9 years of working with EMDR. I work in an integrative way to help you to find your own 'lightbulb' moment. I offer a humanistic psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural integrated approach which helps me to tailor therapy to ensure that the psychological therapy I offer meets your needs. I can also help you to explore what will be meaningful to you in therapy.
I run an EMDR clinic on Wednesday evenings. I am a qualified counselling psychologist with more than 14 years experience of working in the NHS and in charities and 9 years of working with EMDR. I work in an integrative way to help you to find your own 'lightbulb' moment. I offer a humanistic psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural integrated approach which helps me to tailor therapy to ensure that the psychological therapy I offer meets your needs. I can also help you to explore what will be meaningful to you in therapy.
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Gerhard Franz Payrhuber
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London W1W
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?
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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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in London

3,000+

Average cost per session

£80

Counsellors in London who prioritize treating:

90% Anxiety
84% Depression
82% Self Esteem
79% Relationship Issues
76% Stress
67% Trauma and PTSD
67% Complex PTSD

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

73% Aviva
66% AXA PPP
58% Vitality

How Counsellors in London see their clients

75% In Person and Online
25% Online Only

Gender breakdown

75% Female
24% Male
1% Non-Binary