Black British Counselling in Upminster
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, or stress in your relationships, family, or work life? You're not alone and don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a warm, compassionate, and confidential space where you can feel truly heard and supported.
Having a safe space to talk can bring a real sense of relief, especially when life feels heavy or uncertain. I’ll offer you empathy, kindness, and practical support to help you process what’s troubling you. Whether you're feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or simply unsure where to turn next, I can help you gain clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of ease.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, or stress in your relationships, family, or work life? You're not alone and don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a warm, compassionate, and confidential space where you can feel truly heard and supported.
Having a safe space to talk can bring a real sense of relief, especially when life feels heavy or uncertain. I’ll offer you empathy, kindness, and practical support to help you process what’s troubling you. Whether you're feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or simply unsure where to turn next, I can help you gain clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of ease.
How many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years have you spent wanting to change the way you live your life? How many different methods have you tried to silence your inner critic ? But failed because self doubt, guilt, anger, shame, procrastination or fear has kept you psychologically paralysed? How many times have you told yourself that you are going to stop your self destructive behaviour, only to find yourself embroiled in the same self defeating habits the next day, week or month? Do you see yourself ebbing further and further away from your life goals, dreams and ambitions?
How many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years have you spent wanting to change the way you live your life? How many different methods have you tried to silence your inner critic ? But failed because self doubt, guilt, anger, shame, procrastination or fear has kept you psychologically paralysed? How many times have you told yourself that you are going to stop your self destructive behaviour, only to find yourself embroiled in the same self defeating habits the next day, week or month? Do you see yourself ebbing further and further away from your life goals, dreams and ambitions?
My Approach
I offer an Integrative approach to counselling, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic theories and techniques tailored to suit each individual’s unique needs. My sessions are client-led, providing a safe and supportive space where you can express yourself freely and experience a sense of autonomy within the therapeutic relationship.
Counselling offers a valuable opportunity to explore difficult or challenging life experiences. Each of us develops our own ways of coping with what life throws at us, and through therapy, we can begin to uncover deeper meaning, gain clarity, and reconnect with our true selves.
My Approach
I offer an Integrative approach to counselling, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic theories and techniques tailored to suit each individual’s unique needs. My sessions are client-led, providing a safe and supportive space where you can express yourself freely and experience a sense of autonomy within the therapeutic relationship.
Counselling offers a valuable opportunity to explore difficult or challenging life experiences. Each of us develops our own ways of coping with what life throws at us, and through therapy, we can begin to uncover deeper meaning, gain clarity, and reconnect with our true selves.
More Therapists Nearby
Welcome to my page, I am Belly Elisabeth and I would be happy to assist you. My clinical experience includes working with a diverse population and range of issues, such as domestic violence, trauma issues, couple relationship , anxiety, depression, and divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, panic attacks bereavement... As a French citizen, I am also able to offer therapy in French.
Welcome to my page, I am Belly Elisabeth and I would be happy to assist you. My clinical experience includes working with a diverse population and range of issues, such as domestic violence, trauma issues, couple relationship , anxiety, depression, and divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, panic attacks bereavement... As a French citizen, I am also able to offer therapy in French.
My name is Ade. I am a qualified counsellor with over sixteen years of counselling experience. I am committed to my therapeutic work, supporting others in building resilience, emotional well-being, and good mental health. During your sessions, I am available to explore options and provide support to make informed decisions and implement positive changes.
My name is Ade. I am a qualified counsellor with over sixteen years of counselling experience. I am committed to my therapeutic work, supporting others in building resilience, emotional well-being, and good mental health. During your sessions, I am available to explore options and provide support to make informed decisions and implement positive changes.
Hello and welcome! I am Peter Royal, a licensed and registered counsellor/psychotherapist. I understand that finding a counsellor can be daunting. But rest assured, I aim to make the process smooth for you to start your journey.
Hello and welcome! I am Peter Royal, a licensed and registered counsellor/psychotherapist. I understand that finding a counsellor can be daunting. But rest assured, I aim to make the process smooth for you to start your journey.
Hi, I’m Charlene, an experienced therapist who works with people wanting to confront what isn't working out for them in life. Facing ourselves and where we've landed in life can be daunting. It's possible that you're feeling discouraged, a constant sense of pressure, or some other troubling feeling. Life can feel confusing, even scary at times. I'm here to help.
My work with clients includes the following: relationships difficulties, low self-esteem, self-critical thinking, workplace challenges, singleness, transitions, depression, loss, fatigue, perfectionism, anxiety, overthinking, overwhelm, people-pleasing.
Hi, I’m Charlene, an experienced therapist who works with people wanting to confront what isn't working out for them in life. Facing ourselves and where we've landed in life can be daunting. It's possible that you're feeling discouraged, a constant sense of pressure, or some other troubling feeling. Life can feel confusing, even scary at times. I'm here to help.
My work with clients includes the following: relationships difficulties, low self-esteem, self-critical thinking, workplace challenges, singleness, transitions, depression, loss, fatigue, perfectionism, anxiety, overthinking, overwhelm, people-pleasing.
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?
We are always striving to keep all of our responsibilities in balance - work, relationships, our own expectations, and those of others. This constant juggling doesn't leave much time to process our emotions. If you come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, wanting a space to explore something, or simply wanting to talk, I am here to help. Perhaps you have noticed patterns in your behavior or dynamics within relationships, intimate or family, that you feel stuck in, but you want to make a change. Together, we can build confidence through self-awareness, kindness, compassion, and psychoeducation.
We are always striving to keep all of our responsibilities in balance - work, relationships, our own expectations, and those of others. This constant juggling doesn't leave much time to process our emotions. If you come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, wanting a space to explore something, or simply wanting to talk, I am here to help. Perhaps you have noticed patterns in your behavior or dynamics within relationships, intimate or family, that you feel stuck in, but you want to make a change. Together, we can build confidence through self-awareness, kindness, compassion, and psychoeducation.
Life's journey can present difficult challenges. I believe that therapy aids clients to deal with these challenges, implements change and enables clients to move forward in their lives.
Hi, I am Karen, a BACP registered Integrative counsellor, who has experience in working with people who have encountered self esteem issues, anxiety, bereavement and more. I am warm, supportive and empathetic, have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and understand that all individuals are unique. My aim is to work with you to look deeper into your thoughts and feelings, whilst also helping to support you with your healing process.
Life's journey can present difficult challenges. I believe that therapy aids clients to deal with these challenges, implements change and enables clients to move forward in their lives.
Hi, I am Karen, a BACP registered Integrative counsellor, who has experience in working with people who have encountered self esteem issues, anxiety, bereavement and more. I am warm, supportive and empathetic, have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and understand that all individuals are unique. My aim is to work with you to look deeper into your thoughts and feelings, whilst also helping to support you with your healing process.
Welcome to Essence Therapy!
I'm Rachel Turner, a qualified counsellor and hypnotherapist offering a safe, supportive space to help you navigate life’s challenges. Whatever challenge you’re dealing, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey toward clarity and emotional resilience.
With a background in healthcare and a compassionate, person-centred approach, my goal is to help you reconnect with your inner strength and make meaningful changes at your own pace.
You don’t have to face it all alone. Let’s take the next step together.
Welcome to Essence Therapy!
I'm Rachel Turner, a qualified counsellor and hypnotherapist offering a safe, supportive space to help you navigate life’s challenges. Whatever challenge you’re dealing, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey toward clarity and emotional resilience.
With a background in healthcare and a compassionate, person-centred approach, my goal is to help you reconnect with your inner strength and make meaningful changes at your own pace.
You don’t have to face it all alone. Let’s take the next step together.
My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
I am a young black Muslim female who can relate to you and understand your issues deeply.
I have years of experience with working with both individuals and couples I help partners improve their relationship by facilitating communication, resolving conflict, and strengthening emotional bonds. I guide couples through challenging situations, assess their needs, and develop individualised treatment plans. I assess the strengths and weakness of each relationship, and identify patterns of interaction and communication. I also conduct an individual assessment to understand each partner's emotional state and needs within the relationship. For individuals we work through whatever presenting issue they came to therapy for.
I am a young black Muslim female who can relate to you and understand your issues deeply.
I have years of experience with working with both individuals and couples I help partners improve their relationship by facilitating communication, resolving conflict, and strengthening emotional bonds. I guide couples through challenging situations, assess their needs, and develop individualised treatment plans. I assess the strengths and weakness of each relationship, and identify patterns of interaction and communication. I also conduct an individual assessment to understand each partner's emotional state and needs within the relationship. For individuals we work through whatever presenting issue they came to therapy for.
My aim is to provide a
trusting therapeutic relationship with you, as I believe that it is essential to develop a good and healthy relationship with you to support you with navigating life’s challenges. I also provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgemental environment to help you explore and have the opportunity to process your own thoughts, feelings, and patterns of relations. My goal is to support clients in various ways, depending on your needs, whether it may be helping you to identify your own goals, struggles, unresolved issues, choices, aspirations, build coping strategies or any other presenting issues.
My aim is to provide a
trusting therapeutic relationship with you, as I believe that it is essential to develop a good and healthy relationship with you to support you with navigating life’s challenges. I also provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgemental environment to help you explore and have the opportunity to process your own thoughts, feelings, and patterns of relations. My goal is to support clients in various ways, depending on your needs, whether it may be helping you to identify your own goals, struggles, unresolved issues, choices, aspirations, build coping strategies or any other presenting issues.
I am a BACP accredited female counsellor and psychotherapist, offering a warm, reflective and inclusive space to support your growth and well-being.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in Psychodynamic and CBT frameworks. I work exploring our inner world—often shaped by early life experiences—to foster emotional change and self-understanding. Together, we can look at what’s holding you back, identify unhelpful patterns, and create space for healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. My approach by developing a positive therapeutic relationship, with empathy, non-judgemental and compassion, will facilitate your change.
I am a BACP accredited female counsellor and psychotherapist, offering a warm, reflective and inclusive space to support your growth and well-being.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in Psychodynamic and CBT frameworks. I work exploring our inner world—often shaped by early life experiences—to foster emotional change and self-understanding. Together, we can look at what’s holding you back, identify unhelpful patterns, and create space for healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. My approach by developing a positive therapeutic relationship, with empathy, non-judgemental and compassion, will facilitate your change.
I offer a calm, confidential space where you can explore what’s been weighing on your mind and reconnect with your sense of self and relationships. My approach is person-centred, grounded in empathy, understanding, and respect for your unique experience.
I work with individuals and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, communication breakdowns, infidelity, and loss. Whether you’re feeling stuck, or struggling to rebuild trust and closeness, we’ll work together to uncover what’s beneath the surface and move toward healing and self-acceptance.
My role is to walk alongside you with openness and honesty.
I offer a calm, confidential space where you can explore what’s been weighing on your mind and reconnect with your sense of self and relationships. My approach is person-centred, grounded in empathy, understanding, and respect for your unique experience.
I work with individuals and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, communication breakdowns, infidelity, and loss. Whether you’re feeling stuck, or struggling to rebuild trust and closeness, we’ll work together to uncover what’s beneath the surface and move toward healing and self-acceptance.
My role is to walk alongside you with openness and honesty.
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with diverse experience working in various agency settings. Let me assist in alleviating your stress and anxiety and enable you to live a fuller and richer life personally and professionally. Through working with clients, I have utilised various counselling approaches tailored to meet each client's unique needs. By providing a safe and empathetic space, I aim to explore historic trauma that is holding you back from reaching your fullest potential. Together, we can delve into early experiences that may still impact you today.
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with diverse experience working in various agency settings. Let me assist in alleviating your stress and anxiety and enable you to live a fuller and richer life personally and professionally. Through working with clients, I have utilised various counselling approaches tailored to meet each client's unique needs. By providing a safe and empathetic space, I aim to explore historic trauma that is holding you back from reaching your fullest potential. Together, we can delve into early experiences that may still impact you today.
As a Black British woman, I have experienced racism and developed both a personal and professional understanding of the harm that discrimination causes at individual and systemic levels.
I am interested in working with complex emotional and relational difficulties and trauma, supporting people to heal from the lasting impact of adverse experiences and to move towards recovery and fulfil their potential. I am also passionate about improving access to services for marginalised populations. Over time, my professional and personal journey has shaped how I view emotional distress. Rather than asking “what is wrong with you?”, I ask “what has happened to you?”. This shift allows me to see beyond presenting problems to the person behind the distress. It also enables me to bring kindness and compassion into my work.
As a Black British woman, I have experienced racism and developed both a personal and professional understanding of the harm that discrimination causes at individual and systemic levels.
I am interested in working with complex emotional and relational difficulties and trauma, supporting people to heal from the lasting impact of adverse experiences and to move towards recovery and fulfil their potential. I am also passionate about improving access to services for marginalised populations. Over time, my professional and personal journey has shaped how I view emotional distress. Rather than asking “what is wrong with you?”, I ask “what has happened to you?”. This shift allows me to see beyond presenting problems to the person behind the distress. It also enables me to bring kindness and compassion into my work.
I offer consultations, 1:1 & group online therapy sessions for young people between 11-25yr. Life is a journey & can have various struggles along the way. It's ok to need support to break through some painful and frustrating day to day barriers. If there's a struggle with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief or anger, it's time to take a step forward -so let's work through it together! I explore early/recent experiences which may drive presenting behaviours or feelings & explore unconscious processes contributing towards unhealthy patterns/behaviours.
I offer consultations, 1:1 & group online therapy sessions for young people between 11-25yr. Life is a journey & can have various struggles along the way. It's ok to need support to break through some painful and frustrating day to day barriers. If there's a struggle with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief or anger, it's time to take a step forward -so let's work through it together! I explore early/recent experiences which may drive presenting behaviours or feelings & explore unconscious processes contributing towards unhealthy patterns/behaviours.
My approach is integrative, and person centred, recognising the close connection between physical well-being and mental health. I am here to support you in working towards a more resilient and balanced version of yourself. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
As a qualified psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in mental health, I have worked with a wide range of complex cases, including but not limited to depression, general anxiety and low self esteem. I also support individuals and couples with difficulties in intimacy and relationships.
My approach is integrative, and person centred, recognising the close connection between physical well-being and mental health. I am here to support you in working towards a more resilient and balanced version of yourself. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
As a qualified psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in mental health, I have worked with a wide range of complex cases, including but not limited to depression, general anxiety and low self esteem. I also support individuals and couples with difficulties in intimacy and relationships.
Nearby Black British Counsellors Searches for Upminster
- Barking
- Bexleyheath
- Billericay
- Brentwood
- Chigwell
- Dagenham
- Grays
- Hornchurch
- Ilford
- Rainham
- Romford
- South Ockendon
Black British Counsellors
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.