Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in Sutton

Trust in you therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sutton SM1
I am a MBACP Registered member. I have experience working in establishments such as; MIND, Place2be and secondary school, working with vulnerable adults and children from diverse backgrounds. My experience includes supporting individuals with; - Trauma - ADHD & ASD - Grief & bereavement - Family & relationships - Anxiety & depression - Suicide & self harm - Current/historical abuse - Low self-esteem, identity issues, cultural problems, childhood trauma and more. I pride myself on the ability to work openly and non-judgementally cross-culturally & have been successful counselling children and adults with SEN.
I am a MBACP Registered member. I have experience working in establishments such as; MIND, Place2be and secondary school, working with vulnerable adults and children from diverse backgrounds. My experience includes supporting individuals with; - Trauma - ADHD & ASD - Grief & bereavement - Family & relationships - Anxiety & depression - Suicide & self harm - Current/historical abuse - Low self-esteem, identity issues, cultural problems, childhood trauma and more. I pride myself on the ability to work openly and non-judgementally cross-culturally & have been successful counselling children and adults with SEN.
01798 303559 View 01798 303559
Nadira Chettiar
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Sutton SM1
When our brains are working tirelessly to unscramble our complicated lives, it can feel overwhelming at times and in turn, affect our mental and physical health. The first step towards improving our wellbeing, is to recognise that we need support. I can offer that to you in a caring, safe, non-judgmental and empathic environment. Exploring your emotions and developing greater self-awareness, can help with making the changes you would like to achieve, in order to have more fulfilling connections and reach your full potential in other areas of your life.
When our brains are working tirelessly to unscramble our complicated lives, it can feel overwhelming at times and in turn, affect our mental and physical health. The first step towards improving our wellbeing, is to recognise that we need support. I can offer that to you in a caring, safe, non-judgmental and empathic environment. Exploring your emotions and developing greater self-awareness, can help with making the changes you would like to achieve, in order to have more fulfilling connections and reach your full potential in other areas of your life.
020 3728 8857 View 020 3728 8857
AS Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Sutton SM1
You may find yourself overthinking conversations, worrying about other people’s reactions, struggling to say no or putting your own needs aside to keep the peace. Perhaps you feel anxious, low, overwhelmed, burnt out or simply not quite yourself & you're tired of going round in the same patterns. I work with adults & older adolescents 16+ experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief & life changes. Together, we can make sense of what’s happening and find ways forward. I offer in-person therapy in Sutton, with appointments currently available on Thursdays at Oru Sutton. I also offer online therapy across the UK.
You may find yourself overthinking conversations, worrying about other people’s reactions, struggling to say no or putting your own needs aside to keep the peace. Perhaps you feel anxious, low, overwhelmed, burnt out or simply not quite yourself & you're tired of going round in the same patterns. I work with adults & older adolescents 16+ experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief & life changes. Together, we can make sense of what’s happening and find ways forward. I offer in-person therapy in Sutton, with appointments currently available on Thursdays at Oru Sutton. I also offer online therapy across the UK.
020 3962 1279 View 020 3962 1279
Helen Capanda
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck, struggling with life, work or relationships. Or perhaps you’re worried about your child or teenager, their emotions, behaviour, school or friendships, and unsure how best to help. I work with children, teenagers, adults and parents, offering an accepting space where you can feel seen and understood. Together, we can explore what’s happening, make sense of what’s holding you back and begin finding a way forward with greater confidence and kindness towards yourself.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck, struggling with life, work or relationships. Or perhaps you’re worried about your child or teenager, their emotions, behaviour, school or friendships, and unsure how best to help. I work with children, teenagers, adults and parents, offering an accepting space where you can feel seen and understood. Together, we can explore what’s happening, make sense of what’s holding you back and begin finding a way forward with greater confidence and kindness towards yourself.
020 4538 3293 View 020 4538 3293
Vicky Dawkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Do you feel like you're constantly overthinking, putting everyone else first or struggling to switch off? Maybe you're tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck in the same patterns, particularly in your relationships. Or perhaps you and your partner keep having the same arguments, struggle to communicate or feel like you've drifted apart. You might be ADHD or autistic, or still trying to understand why certain things have always felt harder for you. Whether you're coming on your own or as a couple, you don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Do you feel like you're constantly overthinking, putting everyone else first or struggling to switch off? Maybe you're tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck in the same patterns, particularly in your relationships. Or perhaps you and your partner keep having the same arguments, struggle to communicate or feel like you've drifted apart. You might be ADHD or autistic, or still trying to understand why certain things have always felt harder for you. Whether you're coming on your own or as a couple, you don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
020 4652 9579 View 020 4652 9579
Toni Clarke
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
You may have had experience of counselling or therapy , or none at all. Sometimes it is hard to make the first step into talking therapy. You may be feeling that it could be helpful to have some time to talk about what is going on in your life, about feelings of loss, unhappiness, anxiety or maybe that things are just not 'right'. Feelings of loneliness and isolation are particularly difficult at this time. Working with the right counsellor can help to work through issues from the past , present day problems or looking towards the future and what you may want to change in your life.
You may have had experience of counselling or therapy , or none at all. Sometimes it is hard to make the first step into talking therapy. You may be feeling that it could be helpful to have some time to talk about what is going on in your life, about feelings of loss, unhappiness, anxiety or maybe that things are just not 'right'. Feelings of loneliness and isolation are particularly difficult at this time. Working with the right counsellor can help to work through issues from the past , present day problems or looking towards the future and what you may want to change in your life.
01260 542103 View 01260 542103
British Hongkongers Psychological Services英國港僑心理服務
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Online Only
英國港僑心理服務(BHKPS)為在英港人提供可信賴及高質素的網上廣東話和英語心理輔導及評估服務。英國港僑心理服務為在英國的香港人提供值得信賴、了解文化及以實證為本的心理服務。我們的廣東話和英語治療師會以關懷和理解的方式幫助您應對生活中的各種挑戰。British Hong Kongers Psychological Service (BHKPS) provides culturally informed, high quality and evidence-based online counselling and assessment services in Cantonese and English for children, adolescents, and adults in the UK.
英國港僑心理服務(BHKPS)為在英港人提供可信賴及高質素的網上廣東話和英語心理輔導及評估服務。英國港僑心理服務為在英國的香港人提供值得信賴、了解文化及以實證為本的心理服務。我們的廣東話和英語治療師會以關懷和理解的方式幫助您應對生活中的各種挑戰。British Hong Kongers Psychological Service (BHKPS) provides culturally informed, high quality and evidence-based online counselling and assessment services in Cantonese and English for children, adolescents, and adults in the UK.
020 3870 3057 View 020 3870 3057

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Liz Polonsky
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
London SE1
I specialise in supporting children and young people facing personal challenges, learning or physical disadvantages and family adversity.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist who uses a creative and relational approach to support children and young people who have experienced life differently to their peers. This can be due to neurodiversity, physical difficulties, an early parental death or a host of other experiences. I focus on nurturing the psychological wellbeing of my clients using the knowledge that I have gained working in the education and mental health sectors for over twenty years. My goal is to help each child or young person understand themselves well enough to navigate the world around them.
I specialise in supporting children and young people facing personal challenges, learning or physical disadvantages and family adversity.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist who uses a creative and relational approach to support children and young people who have experienced life differently to their peers. This can be due to neurodiversity, physical difficulties, an early parental death or a host of other experiences. I focus on nurturing the psychological wellbeing of my clients using the knowledge that I have gained working in the education and mental health sectors for over twenty years. My goal is to help each child or young person understand themselves well enough to navigate the world around them.
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Gemma Fisk
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Horsham RH12
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting children and young people, and their families. I work with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem and behavioural difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting children and young people, and their families. I work with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem and behavioural difficulties.
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Roxanne Ashley
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have over 10 years’ experience working with learning disabilities and autism, and I adapt my approach to ensure counselling is accessible, flexible and tailored to your individual needs.
I focus on understanding what it’s like to be you. When you feel safe, accepted and understood, growth and meaningful change become possible. I have particular experience supporting clients of colour and adults with learning disabilities and autism, as well as those navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self‑esteem and general life challenges
I have over 10 years’ experience working with learning disabilities and autism, and I adapt my approach to ensure counselling is accessible, flexible and tailored to your individual needs.
I focus on understanding what it’s like to be you. When you feel safe, accepted and understood, growth and meaningful change become possible. I have particular experience supporting clients of colour and adults with learning disabilities and autism, as well as those navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self‑esteem and general life challenges
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Tavis Ryan King
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Online Only
Additionally, I work well with those who struggle with learning disabilities.
Culture constrains our growth and personal development. Conforming to social norms places immense pressure on us to please others and perform... so much so that we endure trauma, create defenses and make ourselves sick with worry trying to fit in with others' image of ourselves.
Additionally, I work well with those who struggle with learning disabilities.
Culture constrains our growth and personal development. Conforming to social norms places immense pressure on us to please others and perform... so much so that we endure trauma, create defenses and make ourselves sick with worry trying to fit in with others' image of ourselves.
020 4652 7106 View 020 4652 7106
Michelle Marquis-Wood
Counsellor, MBACP
Are you feeling completely exhausted from trying to navigate a world that was not built for your neurotype? Perhaps you are quietly carrying the invisible, heavy weight of past trauma, or trying to rebuild your sense of self after the confusion of narcissistic or domestic abuse. When you are caught in life’s storms, finding a genuinely safe place to land can feel impossible. It would be a true privilege to walk alongside you, offering deep understanding, compassion, and a non-judgmental space tailored entirely at your pace. I practice as an Integrative counsellor, which means I adapt my therapeutic approach to your unique needs.
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Sally Elizabeth Kemp
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Tonbridge TN11
I support students who experience learning difficulties of all kinds.
I carry out full cognitive assessments of students with a view to identifying any cognitive or behavioural issues. From the results of that assessment, strategies can be developed to improve the child's experience of, and achievement at, school. I can also advise on strategies for dealing with a variety of behavioural issues.
I support students who experience learning difficulties of all kinds.
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Jo Hitch
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello, I am Jo, a Compassionate and experienced counsellor working with Adults, children & young people. I have a strong background in education and supporting children and young people with additional needs. Proven ability to provide empathetic, client-focused therapy using person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, and mindfulness-based & creative approaches. Experienced in working therapeutically with individuals in agencies and both primary and secondary school settings, and also in private practice.
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Fawn Psychology - Jenny Gray
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
Educational psychology assessment, therapeutic support and coaching for children and young people can provide clarity, support and direction when learning feels harder than it should, or when anxiety, low confidence or emotional overwhelm begin to affect daily life.
I am an Educational Psychologist offering assessment, therapeutic support and coaching. I provide strengths-based educational and neurodevelopmental assessments to clarify learning profiles, therapy to reduce distress, strengthen coping skills, and coaching to build confidence and achieve desired goals. My approach is relational and developmentally informed.
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I am an Educational Psychologist offering assessment, therapeutic support and coaching. I provide strengths-based educational and neurodevelopmental assessments to clarify learning profiles, therapy to reduce distress, strengthen coping skills, and coaching to build confidence and achieve desired goals. My approach is relational and developmentally informed.
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Sufia Rahman Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
I am a registered and accredited therapeutic counsellor of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) working with individuals and couples. I am insured and hold an enhanced DBS certificate for adults and children.My aim as a counsellor is building a therapeutic relationship with my clients on mutual trust whilst providing a space where you feel listened, comfortable, and supported whilst we explore together as you find a more fulfilled future.
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Grace Kuhl
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Music Therap.
London E2
Maybe you keep finding yourself in the same painful patterns — in relationships, at work, or in how you feel about yourself — and you're not sure why. Perhaps you're neurodivergent or highly sensitive, and the world often feels like too much. Or you've tried talking things through before, but something deeper still hasn't been reached. You don't need to have the words for it yet. That sense that something needs attention is enough of a place to start — and you're very welcome here.
Maybe you keep finding yourself in the same painful patterns — in relationships, at work, or in how you feel about yourself — and you're not sure why. Perhaps you're neurodivergent or highly sensitive, and the world often feels like too much. Or you've tried talking things through before, but something deeper still hasn't been reached. You don't need to have the words for it yet. That sense that something needs attention is enough of a place to start — and you're very welcome here.
020 8129 6475 View 020 8129 6475
Kim Gregory Counselling Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am very experience working with adults and teenagers with special needs/ learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism, Gender issues, LGBT+, disabilities & illness.
I am a caring, kind, compassionate and easy to talk to therapist. I work with you to support you in exploring your difficulties and goals. I will provide a safe, confidential environment. in-person or online, to talk about and work on any worries, issues or thoughts affecting you. The time we spend together will be responsive to and guided by you. I don't shy away from challenge in helping you explore and understand yourself, your thoughts and actions but do this always in a gentle, collaborative investigative way, helping you to challenge and understand yourself. Therapy will be directed towards your goals, aims and wishes.
I am very experience working with adults and teenagers with special needs/ learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism, Gender issues, LGBT+, disabilities & illness.
I am a caring, kind, compassionate and easy to talk to therapist. I work with you to support you in exploring your difficulties and goals. I will provide a safe, confidential environment. in-person or online, to talk about and work on any worries, issues or thoughts affecting you. The time we spend together will be responsive to and guided by you. I don't shy away from challenge in helping you explore and understand yourself, your thoughts and actions but do this always in a gentle, collaborative investigative way, helping you to challenge and understand yourself. Therapy will be directed towards your goals, aims and wishes.
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Greg Quee
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
London W11
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Charles Soyombo
Counsellor, MBACP
Romford RM3
Before becoming a therapist, I managed a supported living care home and worked as a support worker with both adults and youths with learning disabilities.
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Before becoming a therapist, I managed a supported living care home and worked as a support worker with both adults and youths with learning disabilities.
I am deeply committed to helping those who have experienced loss, specialising in bereavement and loss counselling. Over the years, I have devoted myself to assisting numerous clients in navigating the complex emotions associated with grief. My extensive experience in bereavement services has equipped me to provide effective support.
01708 205460 View 01708 205460
Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.

When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.

What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.

Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.