Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Counselling in Teddington

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Kate Bethell Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
I’m Kate, a qualified integrative counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist, Advanced EFT practitioner, qualified breathwork practitioner and mindfulness coach based in Hampton Hill and online. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can explore what’s going on for you, gently and at your pace. Life doesn’t always make sense. You may be feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or just not quite yourself. You might be navigating a big life change, wrestling with old patterns, or simply longing to feel more in control and at peace. I’m here to walk alongside you as we make sense of it together.
I’m Kate, a qualified integrative counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist, Advanced EFT practitioner, qualified breathwork practitioner and mindfulness coach based in Hampton Hill and online. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can explore what’s going on for you, gently and at your pace. Life doesn’t always make sense. You may be feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or just not quite yourself. You might be navigating a big life change, wrestling with old patterns, or simply longing to feel more in control and at peace. I’m here to walk alongside you as we make sense of it together.
020 3917 4457 View 020 3917 4457
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The Work Psychologists - ADHD Specalists
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
020 3375 2754 View 020 3375 2754
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Kathy Jaloussis
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
As an adolescent and adult Psychotherapist, my approach is tailored to your individual needs to help you explore challenges, increase self-awareness, and better understand patterns or barriers in your life. I offer short and long-term therapy through face to face and online methods with issues that may be impacting your life currently or something from the past that may continue to be impacting you in the present.
As an adolescent and adult Psychotherapist, my approach is tailored to your individual needs to help you explore challenges, increase self-awareness, and better understand patterns or barriers in your life. I offer short and long-term therapy through face to face and online methods with issues that may be impacting your life currently or something from the past that may continue to be impacting you in the present.
023 9433 0614 View 023 9433 0614
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Lina Elijose
Verified Verified
Serves Area
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or emotional struggles, you're not alone. You may feel trapped in negative thought patterns, burdened by painful memories, or unsure of your self-worth. An example in nature is the lovely lotus, which grows from a bed of mud and muddy water, yet blooms in purity and beauty. Like the lotus and the pearl, you too can transform from difficult circumstances into something beautiful. Just as an oyster turns a piece of dirt into a pearl, you have the power to grow, heal, and reclaim your inner strength, ultimately reconnecting with your authentic self.
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or emotional struggles, you're not alone. You may feel trapped in negative thought patterns, burdened by painful memories, or unsure of your self-worth. An example in nature is the lovely lotus, which grows from a bed of mud and muddy water, yet blooms in purity and beauty. Like the lotus and the pearl, you too can transform from difficult circumstances into something beautiful. Just as an oyster turns a piece of dirt into a pearl, you have the power to grow, heal, and reclaim your inner strength, ultimately reconnecting with your authentic self.
01372 677213 View 01372 677213
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Joanna Louise
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you're reading this profile, you may be ready for a shift in your life. I work with individuals and couples. I specialise in Grief, Loss, Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, Coping Skills, Self-Esteem & More. Together, we can create a calm, safe and relaxing environment to self discover without judgement. This is what helps bring clarity and awareness to my clients. Many people feel 'broken' when they have experienced and lived with trauma. I work with people to help those fractured parts, heal. I provide a space for those parts to be heard, and to move towards a sense of wholeness in time.
If you're reading this profile, you may be ready for a shift in your life. I work with individuals and couples. I specialise in Grief, Loss, Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, Coping Skills, Self-Esteem & More. Together, we can create a calm, safe and relaxing environment to self discover without judgement. This is what helps bring clarity and awareness to my clients. Many people feel 'broken' when they have experienced and lived with trauma. I work with people to help those fractured parts, heal. I provide a space for those parts to be heard, and to move towards a sense of wholeness in time.
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Retrain Your Brain
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Whether you are an adolescent, adult, sports person or busy executive there are some common themes that resonate with my clients: Finding it hard to make decisions - fear of getting it wrong and constantly worrying/Being less tolerant, irritable over things that wouldn't normally bother you/Needing to do everything perfectly and setting high unrealistic expectations resulting in procrastination/Never feeling you have done enough/A very critical internal voice - Exhausting! Most of my clients want to quieten that negative voice and find ways to achieve and live life without the gnawing anxiety and self-doubt
Whether you are an adolescent, adult, sports person or busy executive there are some common themes that resonate with my clients: Finding it hard to make decisions - fear of getting it wrong and constantly worrying/Being less tolerant, irritable over things that wouldn't normally bother you/Needing to do everything perfectly and setting high unrealistic expectations resulting in procrastination/Never feeling you have done enough/A very critical internal voice - Exhausting! Most of my clients want to quieten that negative voice and find ways to achieve and live life without the gnawing anxiety and self-doubt
01372 679022 View 01372 679022

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Prof Jo Lusher
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Health Psych.
1 Endorsed
London WC1R
I'm a Health Psychologist and Personal Coach who works with a wide range of clients. Often people come to me feeling stuck in unhealthy behavioural patterns, whether lifestyle habits, relationships, or how they see and relate to themselves & others. They might be struggling with confidence, self-esteem, or body image issues, obesity, problematic drinking, addictions, or other maladaptive coping behaviours. They want change, and to build a healthier, more empowered, happier life. I work holistically, supporting clients to overcome mental health challenges using evidence-based approaches rooted in the connection between mind and body.
I'm a Health Psychologist and Personal Coach who works with a wide range of clients. Often people come to me feeling stuck in unhealthy behavioural patterns, whether lifestyle habits, relationships, or how they see and relate to themselves & others. They might be struggling with confidence, self-esteem, or body image issues, obesity, problematic drinking, addictions, or other maladaptive coping behaviours. They want change, and to build a healthier, more empowered, happier life. I work holistically, supporting clients to overcome mental health challenges using evidence-based approaches rooted in the connection between mind and body.
020 4538 6804 View 020 4538 6804
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Alina Apopei
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
London SW19
Life can feel overwhelming if you are affected by anxiety, trauma, being highly sensitive or experience relationships challenges - with yourself or others. Sometimes, intrusive or negative thoughts can leave us feeling helpless, or anxious. You might feel trapped, wishing someone could truly see you, understand your struggles, and help ease your pain. If this resonates with you, together we can explore, understand, and manage your emotions in healthier ways, transform unhelpful patterns, build self-confidence, feel more in control, and enjoy richer, more loving relationships with yourself and others. Reach out to begin your journey
Life can feel overwhelming if you are affected by anxiety, trauma, being highly sensitive or experience relationships challenges - with yourself or others. Sometimes, intrusive or negative thoughts can leave us feeling helpless, or anxious. You might feel trapped, wishing someone could truly see you, understand your struggles, and help ease your pain. If this resonates with you, together we can explore, understand, and manage your emotions in healthier ways, transform unhelpful patterns, build self-confidence, feel more in control, and enjoy richer, more loving relationships with yourself and others. Reach out to begin your journey
01260 545137 View 01260 545137
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You Therapies
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Our mental health and wellbeing are paramount to us. It saddens me to sometimes to see what little care we take of it. We see our GP’s as soon as we have a physical ailment. However, tend to ignore how we feel emotionally, forgetting our emotional wellbeing is part of our whole-making. It has been my life long passion to encourage people to put themselves first and follow their dreams. I am a great believer in the power of our mind and what we can achieve if we dare to. We all experience some form of distress in our lives. We feel sad, angry, lonely, depressed, anxious, stressed, grief or even feeling that we cant always explain.
Our mental health and wellbeing are paramount to us. It saddens me to sometimes to see what little care we take of it. We see our GP’s as soon as we have a physical ailment. However, tend to ignore how we feel emotionally, forgetting our emotional wellbeing is part of our whole-making. It has been my life long passion to encourage people to put themselves first and follow their dreams. I am a great believer in the power of our mind and what we can achieve if we dare to. We all experience some form of distress in our lives. We feel sad, angry, lonely, depressed, anxious, stressed, grief or even feeling that we cant always explain.
0161 850 5916 View 0161 850 5916
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Lila Warren
Counsellor, MBACP
Staines TW18
Life can be hard at times and you can't always just simply get on with it, get a grip, or forget about it; you can get the right help to overcome difficulties. If you are you feeling worried, or confused by challenging events, or if you had a traumatic, distressing experience and moving on seems impossible. I can help you. Perhaps you are grieving and finding it hard to cope with a significant loss? Or you have difficulties with building or maintaining good relationships? Do you have anger issues? Do you feel stuck, sad, undervalued and finding it hard to be yourself? These are areas I specialise on, I'd like to help you.
Life can be hard at times and you can't always just simply get on with it, get a grip, or forget about it; you can get the right help to overcome difficulties. If you are you feeling worried, or confused by challenging events, or if you had a traumatic, distressing experience and moving on seems impossible. I can help you. Perhaps you are grieving and finding it hard to cope with a significant loss? Or you have difficulties with building or maintaining good relationships? Do you have anger issues? Do you feel stuck, sad, undervalued and finding it hard to be yourself? These are areas I specialise on, I'd like to help you.
07723 453262 View 07723 453262
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Joanna Dreher
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London W1W
Hello I’m Joanna I am trained as a therapist and coach and I combine the two to offer a solution focused approach. My specialities are working with anxiety and confidence but I also work with workplace coaching, stress reduction, childhood trauma and relationship issues. I offer online and face to face sessions in W1. A lot of my clients are from the creative industry and I also have a wealth of experience with ADHD/ASD clients. If what I offer sounds beneficial to you, contact me for a free 30 minute consultation that will give you a chance to ask questions and see if I am the right fit for you.
Hello I’m Joanna I am trained as a therapist and coach and I combine the two to offer a solution focused approach. My specialities are working with anxiety and confidence but I also work with workplace coaching, stress reduction, childhood trauma and relationship issues. I offer online and face to face sessions in W1. A lot of my clients are from the creative industry and I also have a wealth of experience with ADHD/ASD clients. If what I offer sounds beneficial to you, contact me for a free 30 minute consultation that will give you a chance to ask questions and see if I am the right fit for you.
020 3840 3922 View 020 3840 3922
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Samantha McNicholas
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London N20
I am a qualified integrative counsellor working in private practice and the charitable sector. The human experience is often characterized by moments of joy, excitement, and wonder, but it can also be unpredictable, challenging, and overwhelming. At times, we all need support to navigate the complexities of life and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves—our motivations, behaviours, and reactions to the world and the situations we encounter. I have experience working with a variety of issues and specialise in bereavement, trauma and life transitions.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor working in private practice and the charitable sector. The human experience is often characterized by moments of joy, excitement, and wonder, but it can also be unpredictable, challenging, and overwhelming. At times, we all need support to navigate the complexities of life and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves—our motivations, behaviours, and reactions to the world and the situations we encounter. I have experience working with a variety of issues and specialise in bereavement, trauma and life transitions.
020 4572 4863 View 020 4572 4863
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Yasmin Headley
Psychotherapist, PhD, COSRT Accred
London W5
I am a psychotherapist, 30 years’ experience supporting individuals and couples with depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. My integrative approach uses CBT, Imago and trauma-informed methods tailored to each person. Everything I work with is researched, studied, and grounded in my personal development and work supporting others. What I teach is what I do — I walk the talk. I offer a safe space to explore challenges and patterns that keep you stuck. Together we build practical tools for change and healthier relationships for clarity, resilience and lasting wellbeing.
I am a psychotherapist, 30 years’ experience supporting individuals and couples with depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. My integrative approach uses CBT, Imago and trauma-informed methods tailored to each person. Everything I work with is researched, studied, and grounded in my personal development and work supporting others. What I teach is what I do — I walk the talk. I offer a safe space to explore challenges and patterns that keep you stuck. Together we build practical tools for change and healthier relationships for clarity, resilience and lasting wellbeing.
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Victoria Penfold
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, or disconnected from yourself despite trying hard to cope. You may be living with anxiety, low mood, trauma, disordered eating, or low self-esteem, and looking for support that feels both safe and grounded. I’m Victoria Penfold, a Psychosynthesis therapist and BACP-registered practitioner. I offer a warm, honest, and compassionate space where you don’t have to perform or have everything figured out. We go at your pace, with all parts of you welcome — including those that feel hidden, unsure, or worn down.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, or disconnected from yourself despite trying hard to cope. You may be living with anxiety, low mood, trauma, disordered eating, or low self-esteem, and looking for support that feels both safe and grounded. I’m Victoria Penfold, a Psychosynthesis therapist and BACP-registered practitioner. I offer a warm, honest, and compassionate space where you don’t have to perform or have everything figured out. We go at your pace, with all parts of you welcome — including those that feel hidden, unsure, or worn down.
020 3835 6127 View 020 3835 6127
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Dr Susie Heggarty
Psychologist, MBBS, GMBPsS
Online Only
Looking for the headspace and a helping hand to break through the noise – the circular thoughts, the well-meaning advice? Trying to feel like the boss of your life again? Wanting to move forward but feeling stuck or questioning your direction? Maybe you know what you need to do, but doubt how you can get there? You want to gain real confidence, manage challenging relationships, or stop feeling overwhelmed by a complex decision. Hi there! I’m Dr Susie and I can help you with all of that. To build clarity and confidence, as well as, strategy, actionable steps and the personal tools to thrive amidst the unavoidable challenges of life.
Looking for the headspace and a helping hand to break through the noise – the circular thoughts, the well-meaning advice? Trying to feel like the boss of your life again? Wanting to move forward but feeling stuck or questioning your direction? Maybe you know what you need to do, but doubt how you can get there? You want to gain real confidence, manage challenging relationships, or stop feeling overwhelmed by a complex decision. Hi there! I’m Dr Susie and I can help you with all of that. To build clarity and confidence, as well as, strategy, actionable steps and the personal tools to thrive amidst the unavoidable challenges of life.
01483 967598 View 01483 967598
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Mark Lewenstein
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
You may want to talk about anxiety, addiction or depression; you may be looking to cope with some life event such as a bereavement, divorce, redundancy or a relationship problem; or you might be feeling stuck in a rut and that you want more out of life. You will be able to explore what might lie behind the feelings you're experiencing, or what might lie behind certain thoughts or behaviours that you're not finding helpful. All these things can be helped and supported by talking confidentially.
You may want to talk about anxiety, addiction or depression; you may be looking to cope with some life event such as a bereavement, divorce, redundancy or a relationship problem; or you might be feeling stuck in a rut and that you want more out of life. You will be able to explore what might lie behind the feelings you're experiencing, or what might lie behind certain thoughts or behaviours that you're not finding helpful. All these things can be helped and supported by talking confidentially.
01273 037768 View 01273 037768
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Sanna Wakefield
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
London W1G
Perhaps you manage a great deal - in relationships, family, or work - yet something doesn't feel quite right. You may have tried to make sense of things, even through therapy, yet nothing has really worked. At times, this can show up as unprocessed trauma, anxiety, anger or overwhelm. There may also be a sense of having lost touch with yourself, or a deeper feeling of not being enough. Or you may find yourself stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns - past or present - including betrayal or breakdown. Together, we can begin to make sense of these experiences, so things can start to shift in a more lasting and meaningful way.
Perhaps you manage a great deal - in relationships, family, or work - yet something doesn't feel quite right. You may have tried to make sense of things, even through therapy, yet nothing has really worked. At times, this can show up as unprocessed trauma, anxiety, anger or overwhelm. There may also be a sense of having lost touch with yourself, or a deeper feeling of not being enough. Or you may find yourself stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns - past or present - including betrayal or breakdown. Together, we can begin to make sense of these experiences, so things can start to shift in a more lasting and meaningful way.
020 3958 4008 View 020 3958 4008
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Tom Lecocq
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
Accepting NEW Patients NOW - Are you Feeling stuck? Let’s find a way forward. You’ve worked hard. Built a career. Handled life’s responsibilities. Yet deep down, something isn’t right. Maybe you feel trapped in a draining job. Maybe self-doubt, stress, or relationship struggles are piling up. Or maybe you just don’t recognise yourself anymore. Sometimes, it’s hard to name exactly what’s wrong—you simply know something needs to change. That feeling is worth listening to. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, facing a midlife crisis, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Accepting NEW Patients NOW - Are you Feeling stuck? Let’s find a way forward. You’ve worked hard. Built a career. Handled life’s responsibilities. Yet deep down, something isn’t right. Maybe you feel trapped in a draining job. Maybe self-doubt, stress, or relationship struggles are piling up. Or maybe you just don’t recognise yourself anymore. Sometimes, it’s hard to name exactly what’s wrong—you simply know something needs to change. That feeling is worth listening to. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, facing a midlife crisis, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
01273 944036 View 01273 944036
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Paul Hughes
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Reading RG1
I see clients from across all ages, ethnicities and with an extremely wide range of issues. I help clients to come to grips with substance abuse, depression, all forms of anxiety and much more besides. I help my clients to summon the strength to put their issues behind them. I help them to find new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving. Whatever their goals might be, I help them to realise that they're strong enough, good enough and able to achieve them. I particularly specialise in working with clients on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum.
I see clients from across all ages, ethnicities and with an extremely wide range of issues. I help clients to come to grips with substance abuse, depression, all forms of anxiety and much more besides. I help my clients to summon the strength to put their issues behind them. I help them to find new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving. Whatever their goals might be, I help them to realise that they're strong enough, good enough and able to achieve them. I particularly specialise in working with clients on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum.
0118 207 2581 View 0118 207 2581
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Kevin George
Counsellor, MBACP
My primary clients are at-risk teenage boys and men navigating identity, belonging, and disconnection. I also work with school-refusing young people, neurodivergent and excluded young men, and the parents and families trying to reach them. Often after everything else has been tried. My experience spans Premier League clubs, SEND schools, youth offenders institutes, prisons, private law family courts, and elite sport internationally. Whatever environment a young person or family has moved through, I have likely worked within it. That breadth is what helps clients move forward with someone who genuinely understands their world.
My primary clients are at-risk teenage boys and men navigating identity, belonging, and disconnection. I also work with school-refusing young people, neurodivergent and excluded young men, and the parents and families trying to reach them. Often after everything else has been tried. My experience spans Premier League clubs, SEND schools, youth offenders institutes, prisons, private law family courts, and elite sport internationally. Whatever environment a young person or family has moved through, I have likely worked within it. That breadth is what helps clients move forward with someone who genuinely understands their world.
020 4634 0580 View 020 4634 0580
Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Counsellors
How does neuro-linguistic programming work?
A therapist using Neuro-linguistic programming might start by building a strong rapport and gathering information about the client’s objectives and any problem areas. Then the NLP therapist will employ NLP techniques to guide their client toward healthier thoughts and behaviours. Clients will learn how to better manage their moods and hone their communication skills. NLP will conclude with the therapist and client making a plan for how to integrate the positive changes into their daily life in the future.

What are some techniques used in neuro-linguistic programming?
NLP therapists often employ anchoring, so the client begins to automatically associate their trigger with a healthier response. Clients also learn how to reframe a situation to change the way they react to it for the better, and how to replace the negative beliefs that are holding them back. Many NLP clients practice visualisation or forming a mental image of themselves attaining their goals. Every NLP therapist will have their own preferred approach with specific techniques that they have found to be helpful for their clients.

How long does neuro-linguistic programming take?
Since neuro-linguistic programming is not regulated, the length of treatment can vary greatly. Some therapists may only use NLP in a single session, while others may employ it over the course of weeks, months, or even years. It depends greatly on the type and severity of the problem being treated, as well as the individual client’s response to NLP treatment.

Is neuro-linguistic programming evidence-based?
While some people may find neuro-linguistic programming helpful, either in therapy or in their career or personal development, the science behind this approach is inconclusive. Most of the available studies are small in scale and have produced mixed results, and the commercial nature of NLP lends itself to conflicts of interest. More research is needed. In the meantime, practitioners must use their best judgment of whether NLP techniques will be helpful in meeting their clients’ individual needs.