Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Counselling in Virginia Water

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Virginia Toole
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Are you navigating a period where life no longer feels familiar, after loss, separation, relocation, illness, or a major life transition? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together for a long time, yet quietly feel unmoored, uncertain, or unlike yourself. You don’t have to face this period of change alone. I work with adults facing significant change who want a calm, thoughtful space to make sense of what has shifted. Many of the people I support are capable, reflective individuals who find themselves at an unexpected crossroads — grieving not only what has been lost, but questioning who they are now and how to move forward.
Are you navigating a period where life no longer feels familiar, after loss, separation, relocation, illness, or a major life transition? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together for a long time, yet quietly feel unmoored, uncertain, or unlike yourself. You don’t have to face this period of change alone. I work with adults facing significant change who want a calm, thoughtful space to make sense of what has shifted. Many of the people I support are capable, reflective individuals who find themselves at an unexpected crossroads — grieving not only what has been lost, but questioning who they are now and how to move forward.
01254 781838 View 01254 781838
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Gemma Autumn
Counsellor, MBABCP
Serves Area
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Low self-esteem? I offer a safe space to adults and adolescents, free of judgement, where shame, embarrassment, sadness and anger are welcome. I (she/her) am a trained integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, ecopsychotherapist and practising artist. I will answer your questions and also challenge you. I work with grief, relationships, divorce, life direction, stress, burnout, trauma, attachment, creative blocks, insecurity, intimacy, abuse, sexuality, OCD, religion, body issues, family problems, money, spiritual disconnection, psychedelic integration, retirement and living abroad.
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Low self-esteem? I offer a safe space to adults and adolescents, free of judgement, where shame, embarrassment, sadness and anger are welcome. I (she/her) am a trained integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, ecopsychotherapist and practising artist. I will answer your questions and also challenge you. I work with grief, relationships, divorce, life direction, stress, burnout, trauma, attachment, creative blocks, insecurity, intimacy, abuse, sexuality, OCD, religion, body issues, family problems, money, spiritual disconnection, psychedelic integration, retirement and living abroad.
020 4538 2317 View 020 4538 2317
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Rob Millist Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life feels harder than it should right now. You might be masking, overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out - maybe navigating trauma, ADHD, autism, or identity. You’re looking for someone who truly gets you and how everything connects. You want clarity, relief, and a safe space to work things through at your own pace. I offer affirming support to help you feel more grounded, understood, and in control of your life again.
Life feels harder than it should right now. You might be masking, overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out - maybe navigating trauma, ADHD, autism, or identity. You’re looking for someone who truly gets you and how everything connects. You want clarity, relief, and a safe space to work things through at your own pace. I offer affirming support to help you feel more grounded, understood, and in control of your life again.
01784 918298 View 01784 918298
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Lila Warren
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
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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Ursula Christina Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with people living through loss — not only bereavement, but the quieter, often unspoken losses that come with relationship endings and life or career transitions, especially when life no longer feels like it fits. Grief doesn’t always look how people expect. Loss can be the sense that everyone else has carried on while you feel caught somewhere in between who you were, who you are now and the future you imagined. My work sits alongside you in that space, to help you make sense of what has changed and how it’s living in you now. What tends to happen over time isn’t that the loss disappears, but that it becomes more understood.
I work with people living through loss — not only bereavement, but the quieter, often unspoken losses that come with relationship endings and life or career transitions, especially when life no longer feels like it fits. Grief doesn’t always look how people expect. Loss can be the sense that everyone else has carried on while you feel caught somewhere in between who you were, who you are now and the future you imagined. My work sits alongside you in that space, to help you make sense of what has changed and how it’s living in you now. What tends to happen over time isn’t that the loss disappears, but that it becomes more understood.
01903 947083 View 01903 947083
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Patricia Valentina
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Online Only
You don't have to sit on your own with your struggles. Therapy is an amazing journey in which you can learn about yourself, make sense of the things you are experiencing, and learn new ways to overcome your difficulties.
You don't have to sit on your own with your struggles. Therapy is an amazing journey in which you can learn about yourself, make sense of the things you are experiencing, and learn new ways to overcome your difficulties.
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Sarah Kinlen
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
This world may be on fire and often totally unfair, but if we have the access to a good-enough therapeutic alliance, we may start to build the resilience needed to live in this world, resisting and changing what we need as we go. Therapy isn’t an easy choice, but then neither is suffering. Suffering may not be a choice, but once there is more awareness of what is not working in our thinking and in our lives, we may start to realise we hold the potency for change and growth to happen. Therapy is a brave place where we can perhaps get more in touch with the roots of our suffering so we can work towards a more harmonious way of being
This world may be on fire and often totally unfair, but if we have the access to a good-enough therapeutic alliance, we may start to build the resilience needed to live in this world, resisting and changing what we need as we go. Therapy isn’t an easy choice, but then neither is suffering. Suffering may not be a choice, but once there is more awareness of what is not working in our thinking and in our lives, we may start to realise we hold the potency for change and growth to happen. Therapy is a brave place where we can perhaps get more in touch with the roots of our suffering so we can work towards a more harmonious way of being
020 4572 7193 View 020 4572 7193
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Sondous @ yatb.uk (English/Farsi)
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Online Only
Are you seeking assistance to improve your relationship as a couple? With over a decade of experience as a certified Integrative Counselor, specializing in Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approaches since 2009, I possess a comprehensive skill set to support you. I also bring expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Life Coaching. I offer interventions on both an individual and group basis, accessible via phone, Skype, Zoom, and WhatsApp, in English and Farsi. For more information, visit www.yatb.uk, a platform promoting self-development and unleashing your "best self."
Are you seeking assistance to improve your relationship as a couple? With over a decade of experience as a certified Integrative Counselor, specializing in Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approaches since 2009, I possess a comprehensive skill set to support you. I also bring expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Life Coaching. I offer interventions on both an individual and group basis, accessible via phone, Skype, Zoom, and WhatsApp, in English and Farsi. For more information, visit www.yatb.uk, a platform promoting self-development and unleashing your "best self."
020 3095 4703 View 020 3095 4703
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Damian Hourican
Psychotherapist, MBACP
3 Endorsed
London SW19
Are you someone who looks like they’re coping on the outside, but inside things feel harder than they should. Anxiety, past experiences, or self-doubt can quietly shape how you think, feel, and respond, even when you’re trying your best to move forward. I offer a space where we can slow things down and make sense of what’s happening, without judgement or pressure. From there, we begin to work through it. Using approaches such as CBT, EMDR & counselling, the aim isn’t just to talk, but to help you experience change in how you feel, think, and respond so life begins to feel more manageable and more like your own again.
Are you someone who looks like they’re coping on the outside, but inside things feel harder than they should. Anxiety, past experiences, or self-doubt can quietly shape how you think, feel, and respond, even when you’re trying your best to move forward. I offer a space where we can slow things down and make sense of what’s happening, without judgement or pressure. From there, we begin to work through it. Using approaches such as CBT, EMDR & counselling, the aim isn’t just to talk, but to help you experience change in how you feel, think, and respond so life begins to feel more manageable and more like your own again.
020 3962 0501 View 020 3962 0501
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Dr Lee Martin
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
London SE24
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
020 4538 6246 View 020 4538 6246
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Trauma & Distress Specialist. FND & DID.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Trauma & Burnout are repairable conditions. The nervous system has become exhausted & burdened, causing symptoms from extreme anxiety & inability to think, unexplained pain, through to tremors, seizures, fatigue and paralysis. Trauma cannot be repaired just by talking. I apply Somatic Psychotherapy, EMDR, Neuro-effective processes, NLP, Parts Work, CBT & Nutrition. I have witnessed a return to health and work in many clients . 60 mins - £60 90 mins - £70 20% discount over 70yrs Trained in suicide support, digestive disorders, pain relief & FND & DID recovery. Trauma & Shock Specialist Therapy
Trauma & Burnout are repairable conditions. The nervous system has become exhausted & burdened, causing symptoms from extreme anxiety & inability to think, unexplained pain, through to tremors, seizures, fatigue and paralysis. Trauma cannot be repaired just by talking. I apply Somatic Psychotherapy, EMDR, Neuro-effective processes, NLP, Parts Work, CBT & Nutrition. I have witnessed a return to health and work in many clients . 60 mins - £60 90 mins - £70 20% discount over 70yrs Trained in suicide support, digestive disorders, pain relief & FND & DID recovery. Trauma & Shock Specialist Therapy
07830 840798 View 07830 840798
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Byron Athene
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
020 3828 7728 View 020 3828 7728
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Esther Hastings
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
If you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, overworked or confused or if you are experiencing specific difficulties and would benefit from help and support, please get in touch. Perhaps you are faced with an impossible decision? Asking for help can be the hardest step to take in a fast-paced world where you are just expected to cope and to 'get on with it.' Whether you want to make changes in your life, reach milestone decisions, set new goals or simply find a space to be heard and explore your feelings and thoughts without judgement, expectation or agenda then I can offer you just what you need.
If you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, overworked or confused or if you are experiencing specific difficulties and would benefit from help and support, please get in touch. Perhaps you are faced with an impossible decision? Asking for help can be the hardest step to take in a fast-paced world where you are just expected to cope and to 'get on with it.' Whether you want to make changes in your life, reach milestone decisions, set new goals or simply find a space to be heard and explore your feelings and thoughts without judgement, expectation or agenda then I can offer you just what you need.
01476 851095 View 01476 851095
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Mark Bailey
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
London W1B
I am a UKCP Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and have been in Clinical Practice since 2003. I am down to earth, friendly and believe therapy is a collaborative process - my job is to help you find in a way that works for you not somebody else. No one type of therapy suits everyone so I deliberately integrate a number of approaches into my work to suit each individual's needs. I know life can be tough and sometimes overwhelming so offer a place where we can talk about what is most difficult so we can make sense of it for you. I offer in person and online therapy (using Zoom or Teams).
I am a UKCP Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and have been in Clinical Practice since 2003. I am down to earth, friendly and believe therapy is a collaborative process - my job is to help you find in a way that works for you not somebody else. No one type of therapy suits everyone so I deliberately integrate a number of approaches into my work to suit each individual's needs. I know life can be tough and sometimes overwhelming so offer a place where we can talk about what is most difficult so we can make sense of it for you. I offer in person and online therapy (using Zoom or Teams).
020 7078 9450 View 020 7078 9450
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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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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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Bea Salter
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London N3
Clients know me for my warmth, natural optimism and deep understanding, which they say, comes from the wealth of knowledge and life experience. I aim to connect in a real and authentic way, which puts both of us at ease and allows us to feel safe enough to discuss issues you wanted to talk about for a long time, but never felt you were able to. That includes relationship problems, anger issues, depression, lack of confidence, abuse, depression, bereavement, anxiety, addiction and personality disorders. Working together might help you to draw on your own internal resources, bringing clarity and creating options in your life.
Clients know me for my warmth, natural optimism and deep understanding, which they say, comes from the wealth of knowledge and life experience. I aim to connect in a real and authentic way, which puts both of us at ease and allows us to feel safe enough to discuss issues you wanted to talk about for a long time, but never felt you were able to. That includes relationship problems, anger issues, depression, lack of confidence, abuse, depression, bereavement, anxiety, addiction and personality disorders. Working together might help you to draw on your own internal resources, bringing clarity and creating options in your life.
07588 704642 View 07588 704642
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Tamsin Haskins
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sometimes it can feel hard to put into words what’s wrong, only knowing that things feel overwhelming, exhausting, or difficult to carry alone. You may feel stuck in patterns, struggling in relationships, experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, burnout, or navigating difficult life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel supported, and begin making sense of your experiences with compassion and care. Drawing on attachment based, trauma informed therapy and nervous system regulation, informed by polyvagal theory,
Sometimes it can feel hard to put into words what’s wrong, only knowing that things feel overwhelming, exhausting, or difficult to carry alone. You may feel stuck in patterns, struggling in relationships, experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, burnout, or navigating difficult life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel supported, and begin making sense of your experiences with compassion and care. Drawing on attachment based, trauma informed therapy and nervous system regulation, informed by polyvagal theory,
01273 974232 View 01273 974232
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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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Faizah Malik
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
My clients appreciate my holistic approach to mental health. Their goal is usually to find their authentic selves, to become more self aware and to thrive and find joy and purpose, not just survive and settle for a life that is not working for them. We all want to be seen, heard and understood and that is often at the very heart of Healing.
My clients appreciate my holistic approach to mental health. Their goal is usually to find their authentic selves, to become more self aware and to thrive and find joy and purpose, not just survive and settle for a life that is not working for them. We all want to be seen, heard and understood and that is often at the very heart of Healing.
01794 337506 View 01794 337506
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.