Black Therapists in Teddington
As a third generation British Jamaican Psychologist, managing long-term conditions whilst being a mother of three, I warmly welcome clients of all ages and walks of life, and have a passion for supporting people living alongside mental, physical or neurological difficulties and trauma.
All therapies are tailor-made for you by my team, and evidence-based. We build connection, trust and authenticity within the therapy relationship. We offer effective therapy strategies that enhance self-awareness and help you achieve your goals for a clearer, happier, positive mindset. We can also help improve the quality of the relationships in your life.
As a third generation British Jamaican Psychologist, managing long-term conditions whilst being a mother of three, I warmly welcome clients of all ages and walks of life, and have a passion for supporting people living alongside mental, physical or neurological difficulties and trauma.
All therapies are tailor-made for you by my team, and evidence-based. We build connection, trust and authenticity within the therapy relationship. We offer effective therapy strategies that enhance self-awareness and help you achieve your goals for a clearer, happier, positive mindset. We can also help improve the quality of the relationships in your life.
You may be someone who thinks deeply about yourself and the world, yet still feel stuck. Perhaps you understand your patterns intellectually, but certain reactions, relationships, or ways of coping keep resurfacing. From the outside things may look fine, yet internally something feels conflicted, tense, or quietly out of place. Many of my clients want not just relief, but a deeper understanding of themselves and more freedom in how they live.
You may be someone who thinks deeply about yourself and the world, yet still feel stuck. Perhaps you understand your patterns intellectually, but certain reactions, relationships, or ways of coping keep resurfacing. From the outside things may look fine, yet internally something feels conflicted, tense, or quietly out of place. Many of my clients want not just relief, but a deeper understanding of themselves and more freedom in how they live.
On the surface, you project complete control and perfection. But below the surface, you are paddling fiercely to stay afloat. Are you a high- achiever tired of this race to relentlessly prove that you are worthy of success, validation, love, respect, accolades, etc? Have imposter syndrome, “what’s next” syndrome, inner loneliness, powerlessness, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, guilt, insecurity, relationship difficulties, or unresolved grief and loss become unbearable? Are you ready to take back control of your decision-making, life choices and relationships?
On the surface, you project complete control and perfection. But below the surface, you are paddling fiercely to stay afloat. Are you a high- achiever tired of this race to relentlessly prove that you are worthy of success, validation, love, respect, accolades, etc? Have imposter syndrome, “what’s next” syndrome, inner loneliness, powerlessness, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, guilt, insecurity, relationship difficulties, or unresolved grief and loss become unbearable? Are you ready to take back control of your decision-making, life choices and relationships?
To change an unhelpful pattern of thinking, feeling and behaving, it is often not enough to learn techniques for modifying our behaviour. To achieve lasting change, we need to understand why we internalised certain patterns that may repeatedly lead us into difficult situations - both with our environment, with people we love and, not least, with ourselves. Gaining this understanding requires us to examine our early relationships with significant others and the way we were brought up and learned to react and regulate ourselves.
To change an unhelpful pattern of thinking, feeling and behaving, it is often not enough to learn techniques for modifying our behaviour. To achieve lasting change, we need to understand why we internalised certain patterns that may repeatedly lead us into difficult situations - both with our environment, with people we love and, not least, with ourselves. Gaining this understanding requires us to examine our early relationships with significant others and the way we were brought up and learned to react and regulate ourselves.
As a multi award winning Executive Coach, psychotherapist, and business psychologist, I specialise in helping high-achieving professionals, particularly neurodivergent individuals (ADHD/ASD), navigate the unique challenges of their careers. My clients are often leaders or ambitious professionals facing issues such as workplace bullying, redundancy, burnout, perfectionism, or imposter syndrome, alongside broader challenges like low self-esteem, anxiety, or difficulties with work-life balance. I bring a unique, evidence-based approach to personal growth and change. I create a safe, collaborative space to explore your challenges.
As a multi award winning Executive Coach, psychotherapist, and business psychologist, I specialise in helping high-achieving professionals, particularly neurodivergent individuals (ADHD/ASD), navigate the unique challenges of their careers. My clients are often leaders or ambitious professionals facing issues such as workplace bullying, redundancy, burnout, perfectionism, or imposter syndrome, alongside broader challenges like low self-esteem, anxiety, or difficulties with work-life balance. I bring a unique, evidence-based approach to personal growth and change. I create a safe, collaborative space to explore your challenges.
My name is Ishpal and I am a Senior Counselling Psychologist and I offer individual and couple therapy. I have specialist experience in sexual health and HIV, as well as other long term health conditions, and sexual difficulties, depression and anxiety. I am an anti-racist psychologist and an active ally of the LGBTQ+ communities. I offer psychological therapy for individuals and couples and I work using an integrative approach, drawing on a number of theories, including: humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, narrative, and psychosexual therapies.
My name is Ishpal and I am a Senior Counselling Psychologist and I offer individual and couple therapy. I have specialist experience in sexual health and HIV, as well as other long term health conditions, and sexual difficulties, depression and anxiety. I am an anti-racist psychologist and an active ally of the LGBTQ+ communities. I offer psychological therapy for individuals and couples and I work using an integrative approach, drawing on a number of theories, including: humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, narrative, and psychosexual therapies.
I am specifically trained to work with children, adolescents, families and adults. I use an integrative approach that includes traditional talking therapy in combination with creative imagination through visualisations, breath work, dreams, art and play.
Underpinning my practice is the belief that we are made up of mind, body and soul. Our essential qualities can be covered over by the stress of life and our environment. Our work is to reveal the soul nature underneath and find ways to heal and nourish the true self.
I am specifically trained to work with children, adolescents, families and adults. I use an integrative approach that includes traditional talking therapy in combination with creative imagination through visualisations, breath work, dreams, art and play.
Underpinning my practice is the belief that we are made up of mind, body and soul. Our essential qualities can be covered over by the stress of life and our environment. Our work is to reveal the soul nature underneath and find ways to heal and nourish the true self.
I wonder if you have been feeling sad, stressed or anxious? Have these feelings been with you for a long time? Are you wondering when they will reappear? It’s like dreading what is around the corner and finding it hard to enjoy or feel good in the present. Other people look like they’re having fun but your world is a shade of grey. Things that you loved doing no longer give you happiness and it's hard to concentrate. At times it takes lots of energy to go out or spend time with people who care about you. Your confidence and ability to cope disappear as you become stuck and the people around you become as worn down as you feel.
I wonder if you have been feeling sad, stressed or anxious? Have these feelings been with you for a long time? Are you wondering when they will reappear? It’s like dreading what is around the corner and finding it hard to enjoy or feel good in the present. Other people look like they’re having fun but your world is a shade of grey. Things that you loved doing no longer give you happiness and it's hard to concentrate. At times it takes lots of energy to go out or spend time with people who care about you. Your confidence and ability to cope disappear as you become stuck and the people around you become as worn down as you feel.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to make decisions, or noticing a loss of motivation? If so, you’re in the right place. Life’s pressures can weigh heavily on the mind, and it’s easy to forget how vulnerable we can feel when challenges build up. In moments like these, having a compassionate, steady presence can make all the difference.
My name is Shirley Banton, and I am a qualified Psychotherapist offering online, telephone, and face-to-face counselling. I provide a gentle, grounded, and reassuring space for anyone navigating emotional difficulties, big or small.
If you’re ready to gain clarity, feel more supported, or take
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to make decisions, or noticing a loss of motivation? If so, you’re in the right place. Life’s pressures can weigh heavily on the mind, and it’s easy to forget how vulnerable we can feel when challenges build up. In moments like these, having a compassionate, steady presence can make all the difference.
My name is Shirley Banton, and I am a qualified Psychotherapist offering online, telephone, and face-to-face counselling. I provide a gentle, grounded, and reassuring space for anyone navigating emotional difficulties, big or small.
If you’re ready to gain clarity, feel more supported, or take
Let’s be real — life is hard and rarely straightforward, and our needs and challenges can be even more complex. Some people may not know where to begin, while for others, the cause feels clear. Wherever you find yourself, I’m here to help. As a Clinical Psychologist, I’ve gained extensive experience working across NHS, community, and specialist services. These experiences have equipped me to support a wide range of individuals — from those wanting to build confidence in a specific area of life, to those navigating more complex and enduring mental health difficulties.
Let’s be real — life is hard and rarely straightforward, and our needs and challenges can be even more complex. Some people may not know where to begin, while for others, the cause feels clear. Wherever you find yourself, I’m here to help. As a Clinical Psychologist, I’ve gained extensive experience working across NHS, community, and specialist services. These experiences have equipped me to support a wide range of individuals — from those wanting to build confidence in a specific area of life, to those navigating more complex and enduring mental health difficulties.
You don’t need to be falling apart to talk. You just need to admit something doesn’t feel right. Maybe you’re stressed, stuck in your head, angry, or feeling low. I work with men and teenage boys who are done bottling it up. Whether it's break-ups, fatherhood, race, identity, or just feeling lost, we talk it through—no judgement, no fluff. Just real, straight-talking therapy that helps you understand what’s going on and gives you tools to deal with it. You don’t have to do it alone.
You don’t need to be falling apart to talk. You just need to admit something doesn’t feel right. Maybe you’re stressed, stuck in your head, angry, or feeling low. I work with men and teenage boys who are done bottling it up. Whether it's break-ups, fatherhood, race, identity, or just feeling lost, we talk it through—no judgement, no fluff. Just real, straight-talking therapy that helps you understand what’s going on and gives you tools to deal with it. You don’t have to do it alone.
I offer Clinical Supervision using a psychodynamic, person centred lens with a Black empathic approach.
Questioning yourself? Feel like things aren't slowing down? Confused by your emotions? Let's find some calm for you to rebalance and catch your breath.
I want to be beside you while we explore what's going on with you and your identity. Let's find ways for you to express yourself freely, without judgement. Maybe you want to connect with family, friends or loved ones but feel like there's a barrier? We'll unpick thoughts and feelings whilst experimenting with new ways to see yourself.
I offer Clinical Supervision using a psychodynamic, person centred lens with a Black empathic approach.
Questioning yourself? Feel like things aren't slowing down? Confused by your emotions? Let's find some calm for you to rebalance and catch your breath.
I want to be beside you while we explore what's going on with you and your identity. Let's find ways for you to express yourself freely, without judgement. Maybe you want to connect with family, friends or loved ones but feel like there's a barrier? We'll unpick thoughts and feelings whilst experimenting with new ways to see yourself.
Accredited Counsellor Psychotherapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I Provide a non-judgmental counselling space for people to talk through challenging feelings and emotions, life experiences and relationships. I help people to think about how they can best facilitate their emotions and recover.
Accredited Counsellor Psychotherapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I Provide a non-judgmental counselling space for people to talk through challenging feelings and emotions, life experiences and relationships. I help people to think about how they can best facilitate their emotions and recover.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges and wondering whether you can enjoy a life of quality where you're in control rather than the mind bully. You're hoping for a compassionate, honest non- judgemental therapist with lived experience and clinical expertise.
You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears. You're hoping for a collaborative journey where your therapist is a true partner, guiding you through setbacks empowering you to understand your experiences and work towards recovery - not necessarily "free" of the struggles, but maybe a "little bit less" of them.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges and wondering whether you can enjoy a life of quality where you're in control rather than the mind bully. You're hoping for a compassionate, honest non- judgemental therapist with lived experience and clinical expertise.
You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears. You're hoping for a collaborative journey where your therapist is a true partner, guiding you through setbacks empowering you to understand your experiences and work towards recovery - not necessarily "free" of the struggles, but maybe a "little bit less" of them.
Could it be that you are trying to understand yourself better? At 'The Reflective Space' we believe in the importance of the therapeutic process and the therapeutic relationship. Whatever the difficulties or concerns our aim is to support you through it. By seeking therapy you are giving yourself the opportunity of an empathic, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can process difficult or painful thoughts and emotions. If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can understand yourself better and develop more helpful ways of dealing with challenges or suffering in your life, your journey start here.
Could it be that you are trying to understand yourself better? At 'The Reflective Space' we believe in the importance of the therapeutic process and the therapeutic relationship. Whatever the difficulties or concerns our aim is to support you through it. By seeking therapy you are giving yourself the opportunity of an empathic, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can process difficult or painful thoughts and emotions. If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can understand yourself better and develop more helpful ways of dealing with challenges or suffering in your life, your journey start here.
I'm a psychotherapeutic counsellor who offers short and long term therapy for adults and couples. Many of us experience times when life is challenging, many are also grappling with longer term mental health struggles, we are all continually learning about ourselves. My therapeutic approach is to meet what needs to be felt and expressed with compassion and curiosity. I see this process as integrating and empowering.
I'm a psychotherapeutic counsellor who offers short and long term therapy for adults and couples. Many of us experience times when life is challenging, many are also grappling with longer term mental health struggles, we are all continually learning about ourselves. My therapeutic approach is to meet what needs to be felt and expressed with compassion and curiosity. I see this process as integrating and empowering.
You have already made a brave and important step on the journey to well-being and self-discovery, by enquiring about having therapy. As a Clinical Psychologist, I am passionate about helping people to realise the values, knowledge, and skills that they already hold, and how the awareness of this can enable them to live full, vibrant and satisfying lives. I believe that it is important to learn skills to help people cope with the present and the future, as well as making sense of past experiences to understand patterns that are happening in your life currently.
You have already made a brave and important step on the journey to well-being and self-discovery, by enquiring about having therapy. As a Clinical Psychologist, I am passionate about helping people to realise the values, knowledge, and skills that they already hold, and how the awareness of this can enable them to live full, vibrant and satisfying lives. I believe that it is important to learn skills to help people cope with the present and the future, as well as making sense of past experiences to understand patterns that are happening in your life currently.
Hello there!
I'm Margaret, I want to introduce myself to you. As an accredited counsellor with over twenty years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of helping many people on their unique counselling journeys. I know that everyone faces life's challenges differently, which is why I take an integrative approach. This means I blend various therapeutic techniques to find what works best for you. I want to ensure that we explore the issues that matter to you, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I've worked extensively with people dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and more, call me.
Hello there!
I'm Margaret, I want to introduce myself to you. As an accredited counsellor with over twenty years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of helping many people on their unique counselling journeys. I know that everyone faces life's challenges differently, which is why I take an integrative approach. This means I blend various therapeutic techniques to find what works best for you. I want to ensure that we explore the issues that matter to you, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I've worked extensively with people dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and more, call me.
We provide counselling in the following areas: Anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, bereavement, self-esteem issues, marriage counselling, spiritual formation, interpersonal forgiveness, and adolescents counselling. Our Biblical counsellor accepts Scriptures as the word of God, and that it is fitting to resolve the human condition. We discuss the situation you are addressing, what it reveals about humanity, and the encouragement or reassurance that Scriptures gives. We work holistically with individual's brokenness, suffering, inner struggles and pain. Prayer, Christian meditation, informs our Biblical counselling practice.
We provide counselling in the following areas: Anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, bereavement, self-esteem issues, marriage counselling, spiritual formation, interpersonal forgiveness, and adolescents counselling. Our Biblical counsellor accepts Scriptures as the word of God, and that it is fitting to resolve the human condition. We discuss the situation you are addressing, what it reveals about humanity, and the encouragement or reassurance that Scriptures gives. We work holistically with individual's brokenness, suffering, inner struggles and pain. Prayer, Christian meditation, informs our Biblical counselling practice.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected?
You may be wrestling with relationship tension, a difficult relationship with your own body that makes intimacy feel impossible, or persistent worries that nothing will get better.
Perhaps you’ve tried to shoulder it all on your own because turning to friends or family feels too risky.
If body‑image concerns and challenges around emotional and sexual connection are weighing you down, you don’t have to face this alone-you’re not broken. Let’s create a supportive space where you can explore these feelings and move toward greater confidence and a deeper connection.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected?
You may be wrestling with relationship tension, a difficult relationship with your own body that makes intimacy feel impossible, or persistent worries that nothing will get better.
Perhaps you’ve tried to shoulder it all on your own because turning to friends or family feels too risky.
If body‑image concerns and challenges around emotional and sexual connection are weighing you down, you don’t have to face this alone-you’re not broken. Let’s create a supportive space where you can explore these feelings and move toward greater confidence and a deeper connection.
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FAQ - Black Counselling
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.