Black British Counselling in Loughton
Louisa appreciates it may feel a little daunting to be here. As a qualified and experienced counsellor she is able to support with a range of issues including bereavement, depression anxiety, relationship difficulties and Autism. While exploring with you difficulties or changes life may present. Her approach is to come alongside you in a non-judgmental and empathic manner to work through these challenges together. In working in a flexible and integrative way we move towards your goals. Sessions are of a 50 minute duration.
Louisa appreciates it may feel a little daunting to be here. As a qualified and experienced counsellor she is able to support with a range of issues including bereavement, depression anxiety, relationship difficulties and Autism. While exploring with you difficulties or changes life may present. Her approach is to come alongside you in a non-judgmental and empathic manner to work through these challenges together. In working in a flexible and integrative way we move towards your goals. Sessions are of a 50 minute duration.
Do you often feel empty or invisible, searching for fulfillment in work or relationships? Past experiences of rejection or abandonment can make it hard to express yourself and connect with others. Social situations may feel overwhelming, and the pressure to succeed can leave you drained, leading to physical symptoms like skin issues or chronic pain. In our safe and compassionate space, we’ll work together to explore these feelings. I’ll help you understand the triggers of shame and guilt that contribute to self-critical thoughts, impacting your mood and confidence.
Do you often feel empty or invisible, searching for fulfillment in work or relationships? Past experiences of rejection or abandonment can make it hard to express yourself and connect with others. Social situations may feel overwhelming, and the pressure to succeed can leave you drained, leading to physical symptoms like skin issues or chronic pain. In our safe and compassionate space, we’ll work together to explore these feelings. I’ll help you understand the triggers of shame and guilt that contribute to self-critical thoughts, impacting your mood and confidence.
Hello, I'm Bola, thank you for stopping to read my profile. I work with individuals who find themselves wrestling with anxiety, loneliness, depression, trauma, stress, PTSD, abuse, relationship issues, emotional pain, imposter syndrome, despite achievements and things looking good on the outside.
Do you have a feeling that “something isn’t quite right” and no matter how hard you try, no matter what you do, nothing shifts that feeling.
I am here to help you uncover internal wounds, understand where they come from, how they were inflicted, heal from them and grow into the person that you have always tried too or wanted to be.
Hello, I'm Bola, thank you for stopping to read my profile. I work with individuals who find themselves wrestling with anxiety, loneliness, depression, trauma, stress, PTSD, abuse, relationship issues, emotional pain, imposter syndrome, despite achievements and things looking good on the outside.
Do you have a feeling that “something isn’t quite right” and no matter how hard you try, no matter what you do, nothing shifts that feeling.
I am here to help you uncover internal wounds, understand where they come from, how they were inflicted, heal from them and grow into the person that you have always tried too or wanted to be.
Feeling disconnected from yourself or the life you imagined?
Sometimes, life events such as separation, trauma, or loss can leave us feeling stuck. Even without a clear crisis, the weight of routine or unresolved experiences from the past can quietly shape the present, making it hard to move forward.
If you're finding it difficult to navigate day-to-day life or want to reconnect with a sense of purpose, counselling can offer a space to reflect, process, and begin to shift. My approach is thoughtful and collaborative, supporting you to explore what’s holding you back and what might help you move forward.
Feeling disconnected from yourself or the life you imagined?
Sometimes, life events such as separation, trauma, or loss can leave us feeling stuck. Even without a clear crisis, the weight of routine or unresolved experiences from the past can quietly shape the present, making it hard to move forward.
If you're finding it difficult to navigate day-to-day life or want to reconnect with a sense of purpose, counselling can offer a space to reflect, process, and begin to shift. My approach is thoughtful and collaborative, supporting you to explore what’s holding you back and what might help you move forward.
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The ideal client is someone who wants help, they may not understand exactly why but know that change is needed. They may need help with relationships, problems of everyday living or traumas and crises. They may experience depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or childhood issues.
The ideal client is someone who wants help, they may not understand exactly why but know that change is needed. They may need help with relationships, problems of everyday living or traumas and crises. They may experience depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or childhood issues.
Sometimes we reach a point in life where we struggle to see clearly and we even become uncertain about the future and even begin to question our relationships. For some of us, its unhealthy patterns and cycles that we keep on repeating, and find difficult to break free from. Our unresolved childhood trauma's can present in our day to day adult lives, showing up as strong depressive feelings, overwhelming anxiety, or a fragmented sense of self, leaving us feeling trapped and hopeless. Whatever the issues are that you are facing, change is certainly possible!
Sometimes we reach a point in life where we struggle to see clearly and we even become uncertain about the future and even begin to question our relationships. For some of us, its unhealthy patterns and cycles that we keep on repeating, and find difficult to break free from. Our unresolved childhood trauma's can present in our day to day adult lives, showing up as strong depressive feelings, overwhelming anxiety, or a fragmented sense of self, leaving us feeling trapped and hopeless. Whatever the issues are that you are facing, change is certainly possible!
As an Author and Certified Relationship Counselor trained in Gottman Methods, I blend counseling and life coaching to help you rediscover your inner strength.
Are you facing-
Relationship conflicts or marriage struggles-
- Job dissatisfaction or life stress -
- Low self-esteem or confidence issues -
- Grief from miscarriage -
- Communication challenges -
Together, we'll develop practical strategies to navigate these challenges and build a more fulfilling life. Your journey to healing starts with one conversation.
As an Author and Certified Relationship Counselor trained in Gottman Methods, I blend counseling and life coaching to help you rediscover your inner strength.
Are you facing-
Relationship conflicts or marriage struggles-
- Job dissatisfaction or life stress -
- Low self-esteem or confidence issues -
- Grief from miscarriage -
- Communication challenges -
Together, we'll develop practical strategies to navigate these challenges and build a more fulfilling life. Your journey to healing starts with one conversation.
I have extensive experience working with Black clients, male clients and students.
Hi, I'm Matthew and I am a MBACP Accredited Person-centred psychotherapist passionate about supporting people to live happier and healthier lives. I have been in practice for over 10 years and have worked in range of different settings (local authority, schools, universities and privately) with individuals from all walks of life. I aim to support my clients to develop the tools and resilience to better cope with the world around them, be at peace with the events of the past and more confident about approaching the future.
I have extensive experience working with Black clients, male clients and students.
Hi, I'm Matthew and I am a MBACP Accredited Person-centred psychotherapist passionate about supporting people to live happier and healthier lives. I have been in practice for over 10 years and have worked in range of different settings (local authority, schools, universities and privately) with individuals from all walks of life. I aim to support my clients to develop the tools and resilience to better cope with the world around them, be at peace with the events of the past and more confident about approaching the future.
I have more than 15 years working with adults and young people. I have worked with people from a diverse background. I am non-judgemental, acceptance and transparent. I understand how different cultures and languages can generate a unique way of working with the clients and helping them achieve their goals that are in line with their cultural background. My speciality is mental health and drugs and alcohol problems. I also have a wide experience of working with bereavement/loss and trauma caused by all sort of abuse.
I have more than 15 years working with adults and young people. I have worked with people from a diverse background. I am non-judgemental, acceptance and transparent. I understand how different cultures and languages can generate a unique way of working with the clients and helping them achieve their goals that are in line with their cultural background. My speciality is mental health and drugs and alcohol problems. I also have a wide experience of working with bereavement/loss and trauma caused by all sort of abuse.
In my private practice, I typically work with individuals experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and trauma. I also work with individuals from minoritised ethnic backgrounds seeking support to better understand and manage difficult experiences. My clients are usually looking for a safe space to talk about current difficulties, to make sense of these in relation to past experiences and to develop new skills that help them to feel better equipped to cope and to live their lives in the way that they would like to. I am trained in a range of approaches which I draw upon depending on individual needs.
In my private practice, I typically work with individuals experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and trauma. I also work with individuals from minoritised ethnic backgrounds seeking support to better understand and manage difficult experiences. My clients are usually looking for a safe space to talk about current difficulties, to make sense of these in relation to past experiences and to develop new skills that help them to feel better equipped to cope and to live their lives in the way that they would like to. I am trained in a range of approaches which I draw upon depending on individual needs.
Reaching out can be difficult. Maybe you feel stuck, anxious, unsettled, lost your way, or uncomfortable with whom you have become. The difficulties within our lives can change who we are or how we see the world. It can lead to thoughts or behaviours that take us away from who we are, resulting in a feeling of something not being right, struggling to cope or to make sense of things. When entering therapy, our life experiences enter too, and healing occurs within the processing. We will work together to build trust and explore your emotions and thoughts within a non-judgemental and safe environment, working at your own pace.
Reaching out can be difficult. Maybe you feel stuck, anxious, unsettled, lost your way, or uncomfortable with whom you have become. The difficulties within our lives can change who we are or how we see the world. It can lead to thoughts or behaviours that take us away from who we are, resulting in a feeling of something not being right, struggling to cope or to make sense of things. When entering therapy, our life experiences enter too, and healing occurs within the processing. We will work together to build trust and explore your emotions and thoughts within a non-judgemental and safe environment, working at your own pace.
Are you struggling to cope? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, confused, depressed or simply stuck? Have you experienced trauma that has left you feeling numb, detached or unable to process your feelings? Do you feel angry, ashamed, scared or unfulfilled? There are often a range of emotions that people feel when trying to cope with troubling situations and it is not always easy to reach out for help, as people, including family and friends do not necessarily understand how to support you. I believe I can help. I offer a safe, welcoming, confidential space, where I can support you to unpack what's on your mind.
Are you struggling to cope? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, confused, depressed or simply stuck? Have you experienced trauma that has left you feeling numb, detached or unable to process your feelings? Do you feel angry, ashamed, scared or unfulfilled? There are often a range of emotions that people feel when trying to cope with troubling situations and it is not always easy to reach out for help, as people, including family and friends do not necessarily understand how to support you. I believe I can help. I offer a safe, welcoming, confidential space, where I can support you to unpack what's on your mind.
You might seem like you’ve got it all together, but inside things feel heavy, stuck or unclear. Maybe you’ve always been the strong one, or you’ve had to shape-shift to fit into spaces that weren’t made with you in mind. You might be feeling disconnected from yourself, questioning your identity, or worn down from carrying too much for too long. You’re looking for space to breathe, reflect and reconnect with who you really are, on your own terms.
You might seem like you’ve got it all together, but inside things feel heavy, stuck or unclear. Maybe you’ve always been the strong one, or you’ve had to shape-shift to fit into spaces that weren’t made with you in mind. You might be feeling disconnected from yourself, questioning your identity, or worn down from carrying too much for too long. You’re looking for space to breathe, reflect and reconnect with who you really are, on your own terms.
Is your life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from trauma? I help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you. I provide a confidential,non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way. I am a yoga teacher and meditation facilitator, and qualified life coach which can help you in your healing process.
Is your life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from trauma? I help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you. I provide a confidential,non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way. I am a yoga teacher and meditation facilitator, and qualified life coach which can help you in your healing process.
Do you find yourself not saying or doing what you really want to out of fear for what other people would think? Do you struggle to make decisions, overthink and second guess yourself? Do you struggle to communicate your needs or experience lack of confidence in any area of your life? Do you feel that you have repeat cycles in certain areas of your life and you feel stuck? If so, I can help you work through these. I support you to find your own unique voice, self esteem, overcome long-standing confidence issues and break through those repeat cycles.
Do you find yourself not saying or doing what you really want to out of fear for what other people would think? Do you struggle to make decisions, overthink and second guess yourself? Do you struggle to communicate your needs or experience lack of confidence in any area of your life? Do you feel that you have repeat cycles in certain areas of your life and you feel stuck? If so, I can help you work through these. I support you to find your own unique voice, self esteem, overcome long-standing confidence issues and break through those repeat cycles.
I am a family therapist and I work with families, couple and individuals. We all face challenges and experience problems from time to time. Sometimes this can put pressure on individuals, families and couples. The latter affects relationships and mental Heath and wellbeing. Family therapist aims to promote understanding and collaboration in relationships and among family members and their community ( extended family and professionals involved with the family).
I am a family therapist and I work with families, couple and individuals. We all face challenges and experience problems from time to time. Sometimes this can put pressure on individuals, families and couples. The latter affects relationships and mental Heath and wellbeing. Family therapist aims to promote understanding and collaboration in relationships and among family members and their community ( extended family and professionals involved with the family).
My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
I understand that life can be difficult and challenging, and you may be struggling because you are going through a transitional period or feeling stuck which can be hard to deal with on your own, but it does not have to be. I provide a safe and supportive setting, free from intrusions and distractions that is confidential and respectful. Whilst maintaining impartiality, integrity, and reliability. "The journey to healing is a unique and personal one and you will need a guide, but the maps we are using do not identify the precise journey that we will take to get you there. However, I will be there with you to support you."
I understand that life can be difficult and challenging, and you may be struggling because you are going through a transitional period or feeling stuck which can be hard to deal with on your own, but it does not have to be. I provide a safe and supportive setting, free from intrusions and distractions that is confidential and respectful. Whilst maintaining impartiality, integrity, and reliability. "The journey to healing is a unique and personal one and you will need a guide, but the maps we are using do not identify the precise journey that we will take to get you there. However, I will be there with you to support you."
Sometimes we begin to recognise patterns or feelings in our lives that we're curious about or not particularly happy with. Be it the relationships we choose, the situations we find ourselves in or our response to challenges, therapy can help you to shed light on why this might be. At other times, we need a space to feel heard without all of the noise, bias and judgement that may come with speaking to friends and family. A space that is just for you. We are all deserving of this.
Sometimes we begin to recognise patterns or feelings in our lives that we're curious about or not particularly happy with. Be it the relationships we choose, the situations we find ourselves in or our response to challenges, therapy can help you to shed light on why this might be. At other times, we need a space to feel heard without all of the noise, bias and judgement that may come with speaking to friends and family. A space that is just for you. We are all deserving of this.
As a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist I have worked in various NHS and private settings: Anxiety, Depression, Panic, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, Perfectionism, Worry and Low Self Esteem are difficulties I regularly work with. Cultural sensitivity and diversity is important, including: Physical Health, LGBTQIA+, Ethnicity, Religion & other differences. I work with adults, young people and facilitate CBT groups (recently for social anxiety and also substance misuse). I'm open-minded, friendly, warm and approachable. I will help you learn useful strategies, tools and techniques; alongside providing space to process & understand yourself better
As a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist I have worked in various NHS and private settings: Anxiety, Depression, Panic, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, Perfectionism, Worry and Low Self Esteem are difficulties I regularly work with. Cultural sensitivity and diversity is important, including: Physical Health, LGBTQIA+, Ethnicity, Religion & other differences. I work with adults, young people and facilitate CBT groups (recently for social anxiety and also substance misuse). I'm open-minded, friendly, warm and approachable. I will help you learn useful strategies, tools and techniques; alongside providing space to process & understand yourself better
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As a Black British, why might I wish to see a therapist who is Black British?
Black British clients may seek out Black British therapists for several reasons, foremost being a sense of cultural understanding and the possibility of shared experiences. Cultural sensitivity and context on the part of the therapist may make it easier to form a therapeutic alliance and to focus on the work of therapy without the need to explain or educate a therapist on cultural matters. It may also be empowering to work with a therapist who shares one’s racial or ethnic background. It is important to note that a therapist who demonstrates cultural sensitivity can be highly effective even if they do not share a client’s background or race.
Can clients benefit from working with a therapist who shares their race or ethnicity?
Yes, having a therapist who shares a client’s race or ethnicity is often valuable, especially if it fosters a strong therapeutic alliance between the two. While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who has an understanding of a client’s background and perhaps also shared life experiences. It should be noted that many clients form a strong bond with their therapist regardless of their race or ethnicity. This is a personal decision, and it depends on the therapist, the client, and the connection between the two.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with Black British clients?
Clients can ask therapists directly about their experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including with Black British individuals. You may wish to inquire whether a therapist has undertaken training in cultural competence broadly, and how specifically they would ensure that their approach is sensitive to the needs of Black British clients. Therapy involves honesty and trust, so it’s best for clients to share concerns about their therapist’s cultural competence at the outset. And a good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals based on the concerns you articulate.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
It’s important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive because everyone comes to therapy with a unique background and set of experiences. Being aware of culture and cultural differences between people is important for understanding clients, as is coming to therapy with an open mind, recognising that the therapist doesn’t necessarily understand everything and that the client can help guide the way.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Black therapists?
The directory of Black therapists includes therapists who have self-identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profile, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. In situations where the number of therapists who have identified as Black is limited, the directory will also show therapists who have undergone specific multicultural training or have extensive experience working with clients from relevant cultural backgrounds.