Family Therapy Counselling in Mayfair, London

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Anita Sarin
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1S
Counselling and psychotherapy can help with a range of issues including - anxiety - bereavement - depression - divorce or separation - family and childhood difficulties - insomnia and sleep problems and relationship difficulties.
Contacting a therapist might seem daunting at first but therapy can provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to make sense of current concerns. Speaking in confidence can help you less burdened and enable you to work towards living a more fulfilling life.
Counselling and psychotherapy can help with a range of issues including - anxiety - bereavement - depression - divorce or separation - family and childhood difficulties - insomnia and sleep problems and relationship difficulties.
Contacting a therapist might seem daunting at first but therapy can provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to make sense of current concerns. Speaking in confidence can help you less burdened and enable you to work towards living a more fulfilling life.
020 3974 2529 View 020 3974 2529
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Dr Joshua Comyn
Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London SW1Y  (Online Only)
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
020 3841 7314 View 020 3841 7314
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Mahboubeh (Mah) Fathabadi
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1S  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My Background: I began my career as a psychotherapist 10 years ago when I completed a degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s degree in Family-Couple Therapy.
“We almost always have choices, and the better the choice, the more we will be in control of our lives“. In my counseling sessions, I am committed to create a safe, warm, non-judgmental and confidential space within which you can freely address life's difficulties in a creative and meaningful way. My approach is integrative, derived from different therapeutic methods including third-waves cognitive therapy (such as schema therapy and ACT) and Mindfulness-based therapy. I also apply psychoeducation in order to optimise the effectiveness of my therapy sessions including self-awareness, anger management and stress management skills.
My Background: I began my career as a psychotherapist 10 years ago when I completed a degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s degree in Family-Couple Therapy.
“We almost always have choices, and the better the choice, the more we will be in control of our lives“. In my counseling sessions, I am committed to create a safe, warm, non-judgmental and confidential space within which you can freely address life's difficulties in a creative and meaningful way. My approach is integrative, derived from different therapeutic methods including third-waves cognitive therapy (such as schema therapy and ACT) and Mindfulness-based therapy. I also apply psychoeducation in order to optimise the effectiveness of my therapy sessions including self-awareness, anger management and stress management skills.
020 4538 5392 View 020 4538 5392
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London Clinic Of Hypnotherapy
Not Verified Not Verified
Mayfair, London W1F
‘Best Hypnotherapist for the whole family' Evening Standard
‘Best Hypnotherapist for the whole family' Evening Standard
020 3909 8996 View 020 3909 8996
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Advanced Assessments Expert Witness Psychologists
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1J
Our panel of expert witnesses and psychologists complete medico-legal reports on mental health and neuropsychological injury for criminal, employment, personal injury, family, immigration and educational cases.
PSYCHOLOGY EXPERT SERVICES: Psychological assessment, educational testing services and occupational health assessments. EXPERT PSYCHOLOGIST ASSESSMENT OF SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY & NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CONDITIONS: Dyslexia tests, dyslexia in children, dyspraxia tests, autism spectrum disorder, autism spectrum, ADHD tests, and official IQ testing. MENTAL HEALTH: Personality disorder testing, mental health assessment online, wellbeing, and assessments of malingering disorders. We provide occupational health checks, undertake occupational health referrals, work capability assessments and advise on sickness absence policy.
Our panel of expert witnesses and psychologists complete medico-legal reports on mental health and neuropsychological injury for criminal, employment, personal injury, family, immigration and educational cases.
PSYCHOLOGY EXPERT SERVICES: Psychological assessment, educational testing services and occupational health assessments. EXPERT PSYCHOLOGIST ASSESSMENT OF SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY & NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CONDITIONS: Dyslexia tests, dyslexia in children, dyspraxia tests, autism spectrum disorder, autism spectrum, ADHD tests, and official IQ testing. MENTAL HEALTH: Personality disorder testing, mental health assessment online, wellbeing, and assessments of malingering disorders. We provide occupational health checks, undertake occupational health referrals, work capability assessments and advise on sickness absence policy.
020 3962 0179 View 020 3962 0179
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Suzie Quartermaine
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1G
The work sometimes involves exploring family upbringing and past relationships but may also be more focused on the here and now.
Do you find yourself following the same destructive patterns again and again and not understand why? Perhaps you feel intensely anxious, lonely, angry or misunderstood by those around you or have a feeling of being at odds with yourself in day-to-day life. You may find yourself in a relationship which feels emotionally dangerous or where communication has completely broken down. Therapy can offer a way out of these painful patterns.
The work sometimes involves exploring family upbringing and past relationships but may also be more focused on the here and now.
Do you find yourself following the same destructive patterns again and again and not understand why? Perhaps you feel intensely anxious, lonely, angry or misunderstood by those around you or have a feeling of being at odds with yourself in day-to-day life. You may find yourself in a relationship which feels emotionally dangerous or where communication has completely broken down. Therapy can offer a way out of these painful patterns.
020 3835 2512 View 020 3835 2512
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Richard Absalom
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1C  (Online Only)
You are free to discuss anything with me that concerns or worries you, whether it is an individual issue, relationship issue or family issue; whether your concern is depression, generalised anxiety, panic attacks, stress, or a work related issue; anger or anger management, bereavement, separation and divorce, trauma, or childhood related issues.
Experienced and established Integrative Individual and Couples Counsellor offering online appointments on Zoom or Skype. As well as my initial core training and qualification in Integrative Counselling (2006) I am additionally qualified in Sex and Relationship therapy. I have worked with individuals since 2006, and couples since 2009. Whatever your circumstances, I am passionate about helping people tap back into their own resources in order to solve problems and make changes. I can help, when unhelpful thoughts patterns and behaviours are keeping you stuck. The aim is to help you gain insight, and heighten self awareness.
You are free to discuss anything with me that concerns or worries you, whether it is an individual issue, relationship issue or family issue; whether your concern is depression, generalised anxiety, panic attacks, stress, or a work related issue; anger or anger management, bereavement, separation and divorce, trauma, or childhood related issues.
Experienced and established Integrative Individual and Couples Counsellor offering online appointments on Zoom or Skype. As well as my initial core training and qualification in Integrative Counselling (2006) I am additionally qualified in Sex and Relationship therapy. I have worked with individuals since 2006, and couples since 2009. Whatever your circumstances, I am passionate about helping people tap back into their own resources in order to solve problems and make changes. I can help, when unhelpful thoughts patterns and behaviours are keeping you stuck. The aim is to help you gain insight, and heighten self awareness.
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Sanaz Mehdipour
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1J
As your therapist I will take an active role in creating a private and safe space for you to consider your life in a way that is rarely possible with family or friends.
I am an existential psychotherapist working with individuals and couples who are looking to take meaningful steps towards living in more fulfilling ways. In seeking therapy, we are committing to invest in ourselves and the important relationships around us. This is a daunting task that requires courage, honesty and compassion from both the client and the therapist. Our most compelling emotional learnings occur through relationships, not on our own, therefore the therapist and the quality of the therapeutic relationship are fundamental to deeper emotional understanding and insight.
As your therapist I will take an active role in creating a private and safe space for you to consider your life in a way that is rarely possible with family or friends.
I am an existential psychotherapist working with individuals and couples who are looking to take meaningful steps towards living in more fulfilling ways. In seeking therapy, we are committing to invest in ourselves and the important relationships around us. This is a daunting task that requires courage, honesty and compassion from both the client and the therapist. Our most compelling emotional learnings occur through relationships, not on our own, therefore the therapist and the quality of the therapeutic relationship are fundamental to deeper emotional understanding and insight.
020 3962 1776 View 020 3962 1776
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Semeyra Sarwar
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1B
I have a special interest in working with individual people experiencing relationship and family difficulties ( issues around emotional intimacy, attachment, family estrangement, repetitive relationship patterns, relationship break-ups).
Hello, I'm Semeyra. I'm a BACP accredited counsellor & psychotherapist with 13 years experience of helping people cope with the full spectrum of life challenges and mental health problems. As an experienced therapist, I will help you to understand your difficulties, including your motivations, behaviour and what led you to where you are. We will explore what has caused your current problems (including any past/ childhood trauma that may continue to affect you now). Our work together will help you to move forward, make changes where they may be needed and, ultimately, feel less troubled by your difficulties.
I have a special interest in working with individual people experiencing relationship and family difficulties ( issues around emotional intimacy, attachment, family estrangement, repetitive relationship patterns, relationship break-ups).
Hello, I'm Semeyra. I'm a BACP accredited counsellor & psychotherapist with 13 years experience of helping people cope with the full spectrum of life challenges and mental health problems. As an experienced therapist, I will help you to understand your difficulties, including your motivations, behaviour and what led you to where you are. We will explore what has caused your current problems (including any past/ childhood trauma that may continue to affect you now). Our work together will help you to move forward, make changes where they may be needed and, ultimately, feel less troubled by your difficulties.
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Guy Trevers
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1S  (Online Only)
I am a qualified counsellor with experience of a broad range of ages and challenges, from depression and anxiety to family or work related issues.
Many of us find life challenging at times. Sometimes our thoughts, feelings or reactions can cause us distress. We may find ourselves repeating patterns, unable to understand why we feel or behave like we do. Counselling offers a safe space for people to explore the things that they find difficult, allowing room for greater clarity within a non-judgmental environment. Being curious about these parts of ourselves can give us a greater awareness of why we feel and behave as we do, allowing them to become easier to deal with.
I am a qualified counsellor with experience of a broad range of ages and challenges, from depression and anxiety to family or work related issues.
Many of us find life challenging at times. Sometimes our thoughts, feelings or reactions can cause us distress. We may find ourselves repeating patterns, unable to understand why we feel or behave like we do. Counselling offers a safe space for people to explore the things that they find difficult, allowing room for greater clarity within a non-judgmental environment. Being curious about these parts of ourselves can give us a greater awareness of why we feel and behave as we do, allowing them to become easier to deal with.
01689 661602 View 01689 661602
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Eva Koumpli
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1S
Are you experiencing sexuality or relationship challenges? Confusion about your sexual orientation and gender identity? Are you struggling with poor body image, an eating disorder or addiction? Do you need a highly experienced trauma-informed psychotherapist, who can help you in a safe and empathic way? Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviour, painful sex, unreliable erections, mismatched desire, infidelity, polyamory, gender identity, body image, loss, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, I'm here for you.
Are you experiencing sexuality or relationship challenges? Confusion about your sexual orientation and gender identity? Are you struggling with poor body image, an eating disorder or addiction? Do you need a highly experienced trauma-informed psychotherapist, who can help you in a safe and empathic way? Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviour, painful sex, unreliable erections, mismatched desire, infidelity, polyamory, gender identity, body image, loss, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, I'm here for you.
020 3962 0058 View 020 3962 0058
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Jack McKellar
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mayfair, London W1K
I have also worked in specialist services for people with physical health difficulties, learning disabilities, and family support.
Seeking therapy can be a difficult decision and often takes a great deal of courage. I believe therapy can benefit many aspects of our lives through discovering new perspectives and possibilities. In our meetings, I hope to create a collaborative relationship where we can engage in genuine, open and honest dialogue so that new meanings about your life and relationships can emerge. This will include a warm, compassionate and curious stance towards the concerns you bring. I offer a therapeutic style that encourages continuous feedback to ensure we are both working towards the same aim, and can adjust my approach to best support you.
I have also worked in specialist services for people with physical health difficulties, learning disabilities, and family support.
Seeking therapy can be a difficult decision and often takes a great deal of courage. I believe therapy can benefit many aspects of our lives through discovering new perspectives and possibilities. In our meetings, I hope to create a collaborative relationship where we can engage in genuine, open and honest dialogue so that new meanings about your life and relationships can emerge. This will include a warm, compassionate and curious stance towards the concerns you bring. I offer a therapeutic style that encourages continuous feedback to ensure we are both working towards the same aim, and can adjust my approach to best support you.
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Anya Gkrimpova
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1J
Together, we will create a warm family environment to welcome your child just the way they are, whatever their and your walk of life or family constituency. In this warm, safe bubble, your child can lead us to where we need to be in terms of understanding, empathising, hearing and feeling. They can shed a light on where they are hurting, and then we can attend and heal. This is in the wider context, that of your cultural and religious background. Cultural sensitivity lies in the heart of all I do, for I too arrive here to the UK. Check out my thesis, 'Navigating Home in Refugeedom and Navigating Refugeedom in Adolescence, Alone'.
Together, we will create a warm family environment to welcome your child just the way they are, whatever their and your walk of life or family constituency. In this warm, safe bubble, your child can lead us to where we need to be in terms of understanding, empathising, hearing and feeling. They can shed a light on where they are hurting, and then we can attend and heal. This is in the wider context, that of your cultural and religious background. Cultural sensitivity lies in the heart of all I do, for I too arrive here to the UK. Check out my thesis, 'Navigating Home in Refugeedom and Navigating Refugeedom in Adolescence, Alone'.
01892 489029 View 01892 489029
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Children & Adults Therapy Services Practice
PsychD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mayfair, London W1C
Clients across all ages are welcome to our practice and we can offer individual, child, family, couple, and group therapies (as well as neuropsychological assessments including but not limited to ADHD and ASC assessments).
Hello there! We hear that you are looking for a suitable therapist…someone with compassion, understanding, experience, and insight into the difficulties that you may be looking to overcome. Therapy is personal, and all of our needs are different. This is why our practice offers a range of approaches to therapy; low-fee, short-term/long-term therapy, online/in-person therapy, and psychology assessments we can help! Our practitioners are trained in multiple modalities, including CBT, EMDR, trauma-informed, psychodynamic therapy, ADHD/ ASC assessments etc. Please note: not all of our therapists are registered with insurance providers.
Clients across all ages are welcome to our practice and we can offer individual, child, family, couple, and group therapies (as well as neuropsychological assessments including but not limited to ADHD and ASC assessments).
Hello there! We hear that you are looking for a suitable therapist…someone with compassion, understanding, experience, and insight into the difficulties that you may be looking to overcome. Therapy is personal, and all of our needs are different. This is why our practice offers a range of approaches to therapy; low-fee, short-term/long-term therapy, online/in-person therapy, and psychology assessments we can help! Our practitioners are trained in multiple modalities, including CBT, EMDR, trauma-informed, psychodynamic therapy, ADHD/ ASC assessments etc. Please note: not all of our therapists are registered with insurance providers.
020 3984 9116 View 020 3984 9116
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Ruth Juster
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1C
I work with people from all backgrounds who need help with one or a variety of issues including painful childhood memories, low self-esteem, relationship (family or partner) issues, anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, loneliness, and low self-confidence.
If you’re searching this website for a counsellor or psychotherapist then there’s probably something that’s troubling you. Finding the right person to trust with your vulnerabilities is important and often scary. I am highly motivated by the joy of seeing my clients getting the breakthroughs they are looking for and freedom from what holds them back or hurts them. I focus on empowering my clients and ensuring they remain in control of the pace and outcomes they want to achieve. My clients often tell me they appreciate my warm, empathetic, compassionate, and non-judgemental style.
I work with people from all backgrounds who need help with one or a variety of issues including painful childhood memories, low self-esteem, relationship (family or partner) issues, anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, loneliness, and low self-confidence.
If you’re searching this website for a counsellor or psychotherapist then there’s probably something that’s troubling you. Finding the right person to trust with your vulnerabilities is important and often scary. I am highly motivated by the joy of seeing my clients getting the breakthroughs they are looking for and freedom from what holds them back or hurts them. I focus on empowering my clients and ensuring they remain in control of the pace and outcomes they want to achieve. My clients often tell me they appreciate my warm, empathetic, compassionate, and non-judgemental style.
01382 919580 View 01382 919580
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Rebecca Dalton -Motivating Minds
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1V
I also offer guidance and support to concerned friends and family.
Do you or a loved one have unhealthy habits that are becoming regular routines? Is anxiety, low mood or depression causing you to feel lost, helpless or worthless? Is drinking or using drugs becoming more frequent as a way of coping? Are personal and work relationships being affected? Is your mental or physical health affecting your motivation? Do you feel shame, remorse and loneliness? If you or someone you are supporting is experiencing any of these feelings then I can help.
I also offer guidance and support to concerned friends and family.
Do you or a loved one have unhealthy habits that are becoming regular routines? Is anxiety, low mood or depression causing you to feel lost, helpless or worthless? Is drinking or using drugs becoming more frequent as a way of coping? Are personal and work relationships being affected? Is your mental or physical health affecting your motivation? Do you feel shame, remorse and loneliness? If you or someone you are supporting is experiencing any of these feelings then I can help.
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Joshua Bourne
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mayfair, London W1J
Do you suffer from home and work-based anxiety, stress management, workplace performance, grief/bereavement and/or family conflict? Clients seeing me want help to succeed at work, help with achieving work/life balance from COVID-19, and help resolving communication difficulties with co-workers and family members. Clients who see me come for solutions to problems, not drawn out therapy or coaching. My aim is to help you in a minimal amount of time, for an affordable price that beats out most psychologists and coaches.
Do you suffer from home and work-based anxiety, stress management, workplace performance, grief/bereavement and/or family conflict? Clients seeing me want help to succeed at work, help with achieving work/life balance from COVID-19, and help resolving communication difficulties with co-workers and family members. Clients who see me come for solutions to problems, not drawn out therapy or coaching. My aim is to help you in a minimal amount of time, for an affordable price that beats out most psychologists and coaches.
01748 901850 View 01748 901850
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Dr Natasha Nascimento
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1C
I am a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, with over 25 years of experience.
Seeking help is brave, finding the right therapist essential. So, let me tell you about myself. I am passionate about helping families and individuals navigate a range of complexities/dilemmas/relationships. You might be feeling hopeless or too cautious around others. Occasionally we all experience these feelings, but gradually these wear us down. I specialise in helping people affected by emotional/relationship difficulties to change and reconnect. These include: improving relationships, communication; anxiety/depression; trauma; parenting issues; post-adoption; separation/divorce; loss/grief; education/work issues and other issues
I am a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, with over 25 years of experience.
Seeking help is brave, finding the right therapist essential. So, let me tell you about myself. I am passionate about helping families and individuals navigate a range of complexities/dilemmas/relationships. You might be feeling hopeless or too cautious around others. Occasionally we all experience these feelings, but gradually these wear us down. I specialise in helping people affected by emotional/relationship difficulties to change and reconnect. These include: improving relationships, communication; anxiety/depression; trauma; parenting issues; post-adoption; separation/divorce; loss/grief; education/work issues and other issues
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Serenity Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1C
As a Systemic and family therapist, some of my specialties are working with trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem difficulties, boundaries, family conflict, and adolescent behaviour challenges.
Welcome! My therapy approach comes from perspectives of holistic, systemic, and trauma-informed. In Systemic Therapy I examine patterns of interactions and behaviours to determine why the issues are presenting themselves, and support you in making changes. The aim is to help the individual, couple or family gain a better understanding of self not only from an individual level but a relational perspective as well
As a Systemic and family therapist, some of my specialties are working with trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem difficulties, boundaries, family conflict, and adolescent behaviour challenges.
Welcome! My therapy approach comes from perspectives of holistic, systemic, and trauma-informed. In Systemic Therapy I examine patterns of interactions and behaviours to determine why the issues are presenting themselves, and support you in making changes. The aim is to help the individual, couple or family gain a better understanding of self not only from an individual level but a relational perspective as well
020 3917 2288 View 020 3917 2288
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Yvette Vuaran
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
Mayfair, London W1K
Firstly, a warm welcome. You’ve taken the first step to improving things. You may feel stuck, unhappy and uncertain of how to change things. I work with a wide variety of mental health challenges, childhood and family issues and emotional difficulties. I have specialist expertise working with trauma and body image issues. Clients with trauma often have low self-esteem, anxiety, poor body image, and trouble managing intimacy in relationships. I can help you work through these difficulties, feel better and bring about positive change. I offer a safe, confidential, and caring environment to address the challenges you may be facing.
Firstly, a warm welcome. You’ve taken the first step to improving things. You may feel stuck, unhappy and uncertain of how to change things. I work with a wide variety of mental health challenges, childhood and family issues and emotional difficulties. I have specialist expertise working with trauma and body image issues. Clients with trauma often have low self-esteem, anxiety, poor body image, and trouble managing intimacy in relationships. I can help you work through these difficulties, feel better and bring about positive change. I offer a safe, confidential, and caring environment to address the challenges you may be facing.
020 3984 8126 View 020 3984 8126

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Family Therapy Counsellors

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.