Couples Counselling in Richmond

Will Llewellyn
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Online Only
I am interested in exploring meaning in the context of peoples own lived experiences, their relationships and belief systems.
I have been working in the NHS for more than 7 years and split my time between working in the NHS and Private Practice. I am experienced working with people with a wide range of mental health difficulties including those who have been admitted to hospital. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment planning with individuals to help guide interventions that are meaningful for the them. I also carry out Autism assessments virtually at the cost of £1600, please contact for further information
I am interested in exploring meaning in the context of peoples own lived experiences, their relationships and belief systems.
I have been working in the NHS for more than 7 years and split my time between working in the NHS and Private Practice. I am experienced working with people with a wide range of mental health difficulties including those who have been admitted to hospital. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment planning with individuals to help guide interventions that are meaningful for the them. I also carry out Autism assessments virtually at the cost of £1600, please contact for further information
01748 901738 View 01748 901738
Liselle Van Zyl
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
I work with individuals and couples to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I work with trauma and PTSD, predominantly with Brainspotting as developed by David Grand. I like to work with people in transition, whether that is relationship, life stages, parenting, retirement, menopause, and personal crisis.
I work with individuals and couples to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I work with trauma and PTSD, predominantly with Brainspotting as developed by David Grand. I like to work with people in transition, whether that is relationship, life stages, parenting, retirement, menopause, and personal crisis.
07475 660023 View 07475 660023
Dr Savin Bapir-Tardy
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
As a Counselling Psychologist, I use a variety of psychotherapeutic methods that are supported by clinical research. My work focuses on helping people who are experiencing a variety of psychological issues such as anxiety, worry, depression, betrayal trauma or have been subjected to harmful practices such as ‘Honour’ Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. I work with clients wanting to begin a journey of healing, rebuild self-esteem, build a self that is independent of their past or space for reflection. I work collaboratively with my clients gaining an insight into their coping responses towards a variety of concerns.
As a Counselling Psychologist, I use a variety of psychotherapeutic methods that are supported by clinical research. My work focuses on helping people who are experiencing a variety of psychological issues such as anxiety, worry, depression, betrayal trauma or have been subjected to harmful practices such as ‘Honour’ Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. I work with clients wanting to begin a journey of healing, rebuild self-esteem, build a self that is independent of their past or space for reflection. I work collaboratively with my clients gaining an insight into their coping responses towards a variety of concerns.
01748 901690 View 01748 901690
Delphine Léger McComb
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
I am Delphine a qualified Systemic Psychotherapist and Family & Couple Psychotherapist, accredited by the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the Association of Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (AFSP), with over 20 years’ experience working in the NHS and in private practice.
I work with individuals and groups facing challenges such as: relationship conflict and breakdown, communication difficulties, separation, divorce and step-family life, parenting challenges and family stress, loss, bereavement and life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-harm and emotional distress, illness, trauma and major life changes, & migration.
I am Delphine a qualified Systemic Psychotherapist and Family & Couple Psychotherapist, accredited by the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the Association of Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (AFSP), with over 20 years’ experience working in the NHS and in private practice.
I work with individuals and groups facing challenges such as: relationship conflict and breakdown, communication difficulties, separation, divorce and step-family life, parenting challenges and family stress, loss, bereavement and life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-harm and emotional distress, illness, trauma and major life changes, & migration.
01748 905790 View 01748 905790
Martin Phillip Edwards
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hello I'm Martin, I work with couples and individuals and offer a confidential space should you be facing any kind of challenge.
I am a relational therapist which means that I will focus on helping you build more authentic and mutual relationships with others . I trained in Transactional Analysis which offers an equal relationship between therapist and client . I offer both short and long term therapy. I have recently completed an integrative diploma in supervision .
Hello I'm Martin, I work with couples and individuals and offer a confidential space should you be facing any kind of challenge.
I am a relational therapist which means that I will focus on helping you build more authentic and mutual relationships with others . I trained in Transactional Analysis which offers an equal relationship between therapist and client . I offer both short and long term therapy. I have recently completed an integrative diploma in supervision .
07480 485213 View 07480 485213
VMB Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Richmond TW10
I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship conflict, and difficult life transitions.
I specialise in trauma-informed care, relational therapy, and anxiety management. I offer tailored individual therapy (£90/session) and expert couples counselling (£140/session). Through a mix of CBT, somatic practices, and psychodynamic therapy, I give you concrete, actionable tools to manage stress, heal from the past, and communicate effectively.
I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship conflict, and difficult life transitions.
I specialise in trauma-informed care, relational therapy, and anxiety management. I offer tailored individual therapy (£90/session) and expert couples counselling (£140/session). Through a mix of CBT, somatic practices, and psychodynamic therapy, I give you concrete, actionable tools to manage stress, heal from the past, and communicate effectively.
020 3870 2462 View 020 3870 2462
Petar Rodic
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Richmond TW10
I work with adults who appear to cope well on the outside, yet privately struggle with anxiety, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm or a persistent sense of inner tension.
I offer a steady, depth-oriented therapeutic relationship, integrating psychodynamic understanding with somatic, body-based work. Together we explore not only insight, but also emotional patterns and nervous system responses, supporting change that feels integrated, embodied and sustainable.
I work with adults who appear to cope well on the outside, yet privately struggle with anxiety, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm or a persistent sense of inner tension.
I offer a steady, depth-oriented therapeutic relationship, integrating psychodynamic understanding with somatic, body-based work. Together we explore not only insight, but also emotional patterns and nervous system responses, supporting change that feels integrated, embodied and sustainable.
07481 343868 View 07481 343868
Bob Lynton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I specialise in working with individuals and couples on relationship and sexual issues.
Areas of particular interest include pre-marital counselling, the sexual relationship, pressures of parenthood, infertility, and long-term relationship challenges. I also have expertise in reducing depression and anxiety caused by relationship problems.
I specialise in working with individuals and couples on relationship and sexual issues.
Areas of particular interest include pre-marital counselling, the sexual relationship, pressures of parenthood, infertility, and long-term relationship challenges. I also have expertise in reducing depression and anxiety caused by relationship problems.
01748 901685 View 01748 901685
Cara Johnston
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
I'm Cara, a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, offering therapy in West London and online. I believe that whatever our current problems, we have the drive and potential to heal and grow.
I'm Cara, a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, offering therapy in West London and online. I believe that whatever our current problems, we have the drive and potential to heal and grow.
01748 900132 View 01748 900132
Vesna Mandic-Bozic
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Richmond TW10
I can provide both short and long-term therapy support to individuals, couples and groups.
Most people feel anxious, stressed or low at some point in their lives, but often try to struggle through on their own. I understand how daunting it can be to seek professional advice, but I have successfully helped many people with a wide variety of problems.
I can provide both short and long-term therapy support to individuals, couples and groups.
Most people feel anxious, stressed or low at some point in their lives, but often try to struggle through on their own. I understand how daunting it can be to seek professional advice, but I have successfully helped many people with a wide variety of problems.
020 4539 4504 View 020 4539 4504
Nicola Bald
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
They may be managing work, relationships and responsibilities, yet privately feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted or unlike themselves.
My approach is calm, attentive and thoughtful, drawing on conversation, creativity and experiential work, always at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we explore the patterns and stories that shape your life, making room for greater clarity, self-understanding and, when you're ready, meaningful change.
They may be managing work, relationships and responsibilities, yet privately feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted or unlike themselves.
My approach is calm, attentive and thoughtful, drawing on conversation, creativity and experiential work, always at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we explore the patterns and stories that shape your life, making room for greater clarity, self-understanding and, when you're ready, meaningful change.
01748 906916 View 01748 906916
Francesca Jackson
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Richmond TW10
Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, facing relationship challenges, or simply unsure of your next steps, we can work at your pace to find a way forward.
Together, we might explore how your past connects with the present, and how insight can help shift things in a meaningful way. I have experience working with range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, family troubles and relationship struggles.
Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, facing relationship challenges, or simply unsure of your next steps, we can work at your pace to find a way forward.
Together, we might explore how your past connects with the present, and how insight can help shift things in a meaningful way. I have experience working with range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, family troubles and relationship struggles.
01748 906364 View 01748 906364
Dr Emma Ostrovskaya
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I am an accredited chartered Doctor of Counselling Psychology with more than 18 years of experience working in private and public sectors in the UK and Europe. I tend to work with people from all walks of life, so my approach is tailor-made to suit individual needs. My method consists of neuroscience-led techniques, to work with PTSD, complex trauma and early attachment trauma. I also use analytical approaches such as Existential analysis, Psychoanalysis, and Phenomenology.
I am an accredited chartered Doctor of Counselling Psychology with more than 18 years of experience working in private and public sectors in the UK and Europe. I tend to work with people from all walks of life, so my approach is tailor-made to suit individual needs. My method consists of neuroscience-led techniques, to work with PTSD, complex trauma and early attachment trauma. I also use analytical approaches such as Existential analysis, Psychoanalysis, and Phenomenology.
01748 905135 View 01748 905135
Jillian Hoppins
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
I support individuals and couples to understand what's happening beneath the surface, break unhelpful patterns, and move towards greater confidence, connection, intimacy and emotional wellbeing.
Couples counselling is a particular focus of my practice. Trained by Relate, I help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, resolve conflict, and strengthen emotional connection. I also support individuals experiencing anxiety, bereavement, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
I support individuals and couples to understand what's happening beneath the surface, break unhelpful patterns, and move towards greater confidence, connection, intimacy and emotional wellbeing.
Couples counselling is a particular focus of my practice. Trained by Relate, I help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, resolve conflict, and strengthen emotional connection. I also support individuals experiencing anxiety, bereavement, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
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Vernon Stokoe
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
1 Endorsed
My private practice is directly opposite Richmond station and I work with both individuals and couples.
I offer relationship counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and partners. I work collaboratively with individuals and partners to address emotional and relational difficulties as they show up in everyday life. This involves understanding unhelpful patterns and developing clearer, more effective ways of relating to yourself and others.
My private practice is directly opposite Richmond station and I work with both individuals and couples.
I offer relationship counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and partners. I work collaboratively with individuals and partners to address emotional and relational difficulties as they show up in everyday life. This involves understanding unhelpful patterns and developing clearer, more effective ways of relating to yourself and others.
01748 902129 View 01748 902129
Lorna Francis
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Building a trusting relationship with me can support you with trauma, anxiety or relationship issues.
I'm an experienced therapist and work with trauma, depression, loss, anger and shame within the NHS, in prisons, a psychiatric hospital, council and charity for 15 years. Together we can discuss your concerns and explore what is happening for you now. As every person is unique, every way of working is too, so I tailor therapy to the needs of each client.
Building a trusting relationship with me can support you with trauma, anxiety or relationship issues.
I'm an experienced therapist and work with trauma, depression, loss, anger and shame within the NHS, in prisons, a psychiatric hospital, council and charity for 15 years. Together we can discuss your concerns and explore what is happening for you now. As every person is unique, every way of working is too, so I tailor therapy to the needs of each client.
01748 902557 View 01748 902557
Karen Spencer
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist who works with both individuals and couples.
I hope you feel able to be yourself with me and be accepted and seen. I have an interest in intercultural dynamics and working with diversity. I welcome difference and challenge shame and hope through our alliance and therapy to build scaffolding and self-acceptance.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist who works with both individuals and couples.
I hope you feel able to be yourself with me and be accepted and seen. I have an interest in intercultural dynamics and working with diversity. I welcome difference and challenge shame and hope through our alliance and therapy to build scaffolding and self-acceptance.
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Petra Titlbachova
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
I am a UKCP-accredited systemic psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
I have worked with children and adolescents that have been treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Since 2012 I have worked as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with individuals, couples and families in my private practice, The Brandon Centre and The Tavistock Centre, a specialist mental health trust based in north London.
I am a UKCP-accredited systemic psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
I have worked with children and adolescents that have been treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Since 2012 I have worked as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with individuals, couples and families in my private practice, The Brandon Centre and The Tavistock Centre, a specialist mental health trust based in north London.
01372 235693 View 01372 235693
Lucy Shimmens
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
I have extensive clinical experience of supporting adults presenting with issues which have included; a general sense that things are 'not right' with you, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, low mood, bereavement, experiences of all types of abuse, family difficulties, relationship struggles, low self-worth, personality disorders, feeling stuck or experiencing trauma.
You might feel like you’re holding everything together on the outside, while inside things feel messy, heavy, or hard to make sense of. My clinical masters level informed approach offers a space for you to explore your experiences at your own pace, within a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. Together, we’ll gently make sense of what’s happening for you and begin to uncover what might be keeping you feeling stuck, with the aim of opening up the possibility for change. I centre my work on the belief that healing happens through a genuine, trusting connection, so that meaningful and lasting change can take place.
I have extensive clinical experience of supporting adults presenting with issues which have included; a general sense that things are 'not right' with you, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, low mood, bereavement, experiences of all types of abuse, family difficulties, relationship struggles, low self-worth, personality disorders, feeling stuck or experiencing trauma.
You might feel like you’re holding everything together on the outside, while inside things feel messy, heavy, or hard to make sense of. My clinical masters level informed approach offers a space for you to explore your experiences at your own pace, within a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. Together, we’ll gently make sense of what’s happening for you and begin to uncover what might be keeping you feeling stuck, with the aim of opening up the possibility for change. I centre my work on the belief that healing happens through a genuine, trusting connection, so that meaningful and lasting change can take place.
020 3962 2012 View 020 3962 2012
Martina Crivelli
Psychotherapist, BACP
I support individuals and couples navigating stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or major life changes.
I help adults explore thoughts, feelings, and life challenges in a safe, supportive space. Using integrative and Equine Assisted approaches, I guide clients to build insight, trust their instincts, and deepen emotional connection. Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
I support individuals and couples navigating stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or major life changes.
I help adults explore thoughts, feelings, and life challenges in a safe, supportive space. Using integrative and Equine Assisted approaches, I guide clients to build insight, trust their instincts, and deepen emotional connection. Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
01748 906906 View 01748 906906

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FAQ - About Couples Therapy
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.