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Ina Spellings
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello- I’m Ina -an experienced and accredited Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor. .I have experience of providing short term-solution focused counselling-within the NHS- as well as working with young people for a wide range of mental health matters.I am able to work multilingualy-providing therapy in English, Romanian,Spanish. It is my personal belief that spending time with an empathic, non-judgemental therapist, offers you the opportunity to feel truly seen and heard, perhaps for the first time, gaining insight into the matters that brought you here.
Aleksandra Amoev
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My name is Aleks and I am an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor practising in Purley. I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor working with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, loss, stress, low self-esteem and other psychological difficulties. I offer both short term and open-ended counselling and my aim is to help you make sense of whatever is happening in your life and empower you to make positive and lasting changes.
Dr Gabriella Haeems
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Having worked within the NHS since 2010, I have experience supporting children, young people and adults with a range of concerns. More recently, I have specialist experience supporting young people and families impacted by a physical health condition. I am able to offer flexible and individualised evidence based support in a time sensitive manner.
Laura Sutton
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I provide a confidential and comfortable space, whether you have never been to therapy before or consider yourself an experienced client. I offer short or long term counselling and work closely with my clients to understand how they want to approach their sessions. I am easily accessible by train and there is parking readily available. I am experienced in dealing with, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Sexuality, Depression, Self Harm and Anxiety. I offer Zoom sessions also. You don’t have to feel alone, we can go on this journey together.
Sushil Mitchell
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
When it comes to therapy, the process can be life changing or sometimes just very necessary. When clients need to confront issues or make changes, this can be daunting, overwhelming or even confusing. My role as a therapist is not to judge you or tell you what to do; instead I aim to help you see your situation more clearly and guide you towards your own innate wisdom. The clients I work with are ready to embark on this inner journey of transformation gaining better self-awareness, improved self-acceptance and greater authenticity.
Nicola Farrow
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome, my name is Nicola. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and relationship counsellor. I support and work with individuals and couples who are experiencing a wide range of issues from, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, separation, divorce, low self-esteem, anger and bereavement. I have worked in a variety of settings including the Relate institute, counselling agencies, and as part of a mental health team. I now work mainly in private practice. My practices are situated in Coulsdon Surrey CR5 and Balham.London SW17.
Jason Valenti
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Thanks for looking at my profile. I am a highly experienced counsellor, seeing individuals, couples and teenagers. What makes someone choose a counsellor, because it seems we all pretty much offer the same therapies. Is it the warm photograph to promote ourselves or the letters after our name. At this point most people have stopped reading, but if you continue you may see how I can help you.
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Raquel Silva
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am a natural empath, and will be attuned and sensitive to your emotional needs and seek to understand your individual difficulties through your own lens, by stepping into your world in a person-centred way. I may facilitate your self-awareness and understanding of possible unconscious thoughts, fears and beliefs, by drawing from psychodynamic ideas. Or I may integrate CBT to help you identify possible unhelpful negative thinking patterns and explore new, more supportive ways in which you could respond to your difficulties, by focussing on your strengths.
Sarah Jane Allen
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
In today's world, life can sometimes appear to be demanding which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and anxious. I am able to offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to support in the free exploration of what is happening to you. I am here to listen to you.
Mags Giza
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m Mags. I'm a BABCP Accredited Senior CBT Therapist, Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor with over 10 years experience with the NHS, as well as offering psychotherapy in private practice. A lot of my clients come to therapy when the emotional pain or anxiety have taken over their life; they seek my help to reclaim it, and start living to the full again. I will always strive to put all my knowledge and experience into our shared effort to help you heal, make changes and feel fulfilled, if you choose to embark on your therapeutic journey with me.
Dr Shahnaz Akhtar
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about creating a therapy space where clients feel safe and validated as I believe that people need to feel understood, seen and heard before change can happen. I work with clients to help them understand how their past links to the present, as well as focusing on what we can do about improving the here and now. I incorporate my knowledge of neuroscience and psychology, to help clients learn more about their mind and I integrate various psychological therapy modalities in my work including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
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Purley CR8 & Online
Hannah Downing
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
There are many reasons why we find ourselves in search of a therapist. You might have come to a point in life where you are in search of answers that you would like to explore together in therapy. Perhaps you have noticed patterns over time that you would like to understand better. It could be that you have come to a realisation that something just needs to change. Having a confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore parts of yourself together with your therapist can be challenging, but also immensely rewarding.
Gill Clay
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello my name is Gill, I have been counselling for over 10 years and am also an EMDR therapist. I am passionate about supporting my clients to work through issues that trouble them. It may be that you are struggling with relationship issues or low self-esteem. You may be suffering from anxiety or depression, or maybe you lack confidence and feel this is holding you back in life. You may have been through a loss or bereavement or other traumatic events that continue to affect you in a negative way. I offer a warm, non-judgemental setting and my way of working is integrative to suit your specific needs.
Reema Patel
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have 20+ years experience working with clients who have complex mental health needs and a forensic past, and those who are highly sensitive and experience their emotions more intensely than the average person. I support clients who present with a wide range of interpersonal and relationship difficulties, emotion regulation disorders such as BPD, childhood abuse, bereavement and loss, eating disorders, depression and anxiety and suicidal and self-harming behaviours. I offer clients a thorough assessment of their life history as well as identifying current needs and goals, and a clear, well-defined treatment package.
Nina Guha
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer F2F & Online client-led sessions to individuals of different ethnicity, race, gender, colour & ages (Adults, Couples, Families & Students). I am Accredited with the BACP & NCPS, have 20 years experience & also offer Clinical Supervision to Counsellors & healthcare professionals. I am particularly interested in working with Clients who have experienced trauma & relational difficulties in their childhood due to their heritage & sexuality. For more info, visit - https://ninaguha.com/about/
David Butlin
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified
Verified
You may be finding life difficult or painful. This may be due to a relationship problem or something that you experienced in the past. You may feel you can barely cope with the demands and responsibilities of life. You may be suffering from low mood or a general sense of dissatisfaction. You may feel a sense of bereavement or loss. Perhaps you are aware of being angry a lot of the time. You could have noticed patterns of behaviour in your life and you wonder why. You may feel you have issues connected with spirituality or religion. These feelings and thoughts can be explored in the safety and containment of counselling.
Dominik Czekman
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As an integrative therapist, I utilise a range of techniques from various theoretical models, tailored to your individual needs. I have experience providing short term and long term therapy for adults, children and young adults from various backgrounds and cultures and my expertise can help support those with a variety of concerns.
Dr Ivanka Ezhova
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello and thank you for reading my bio. My name is Dr Ivanka Ezhova and I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist. I have 15 years extensive international experience of clinical practice, multidisciplinary research and education across the United Kingdom, France, and Bulgaria. I have worked in a number of clinical settings, including specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), acute in-patient care, primary and secondary care, and the private sector.
Pia Hansen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Right now, as you read this, you are likely not in a good place. You may be feeling distressed and hopeless or overwhelmed. This may have been going on for a long time and you may have tried to cope in different ways - but it's no longer working? You have tried talking to friends and family but that isn't working either? Maybe there are things that happened a long time ago in your childhood and this is still affecting you today - therapy can be a place to begin to look at all of this and can be the start of beginning to feel better and with improving self-esteem.
Chrysalis Wellbeing
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life is a challenge, at times we are woken up to the impact of emotional and psychological stress on our personal and professional lives which can suddenly hit us or, creep upon us in the cold light of day. I can help you to explore and take action to cope with those feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, stress and self-esteem. My experience with parenting issues, bullying or childhood sexual abuse recognises the challenges this presents to live authentically and experience genuine relationships lifting the cloud of despair. Together we can explore, identify goals to transform and help you live your life more successfully.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.