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Svetlana Balashova
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W1U
I am an experienced counsellor, working in the areas of personal relationships, family problems, immigration difficulties, work place problems with authorities, problems with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, unhelpful stereotypes of behaviour, childhood sexual abuse, gender uncertainty, sexual orientation problem My ideal client is somebody who is willing to to be able to walk and explore issues that difficult for them. Is somebody who is curious take risks and trust and it's able to
I am an experienced counsellor, working in the areas of personal relationships, family problems, immigration difficulties, work place problems with authorities, problems with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, unhelpful stereotypes of behaviour, childhood sexual abuse, gender uncertainty, sexual orientation problem My ideal client is somebody who is willing to to be able to walk and explore issues that difficult for them. Is somebody who is curious take risks and trust and it's able to
020 3985 5850 View 020 3985 5850
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Samantha McDonnell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW6
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, abuse, loss, or relationships? My approach is compassionate and holistic, incorporating Sensorimotor Psyhotherapy, Internal Family Systems and Emotional Freedom Technique, to treat the somatic, emotional and psychological elements of unresolved trauma. Such symptoms may lie deep within the body, often at an unconscious level, and which traditional talking therapies may fail to address. I value our uniqueness as individuals and believe that we each have an innate capacity for healing and growth. I work with adults and offer both short-term and open-ended work.
Are you struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, abuse, loss, or relationships? My approach is compassionate and holistic, incorporating Sensorimotor Psyhotherapy, Internal Family Systems and Emotional Freedom Technique, to treat the somatic, emotional and psychological elements of unresolved trauma. Such symptoms may lie deep within the body, often at an unconscious level, and which traditional talking therapies may fail to address. I value our uniqueness as individuals and believe that we each have an innate capacity for healing and growth. I work with adults and offer both short-term and open-ended work.
020 3973 9250 View 020 3973 9250
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Nichola Williams
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SE16
Understanding how your family patterns of relating or past trauma impacts your present day experience will mean you gain deeper insight into what steps are needed to move forward & begin to heal.
​Are your past difficulties or traumatic experiences holding you back from fully embracing the present? If you’re an adult looking for a safe and accepting place to work through childhood/adolescent trauma, domestic/sexual abuse or other challenges, do get in touch. I offer weekly face to face and online therapy sessions. The practice is located in Bermondsey, South London.
Understanding how your family patterns of relating or past trauma impacts your present day experience will mean you gain deeper insight into what steps are needed to move forward & begin to heal.
​Are your past difficulties or traumatic experiences holding you back from fully embracing the present? If you’re an adult looking for a safe and accepting place to work through childhood/adolescent trauma, domestic/sexual abuse or other challenges, do get in touch. I offer weekly face to face and online therapy sessions. The practice is located in Bermondsey, South London.
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Ondine Smulders
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London W1G  (Online Only)
Perhaps you find life overwhelming or maybe you are struggling with a sudden crisis? Do you feel down and is it affecting your quality of life, your relationships with family and friends? Maybe you are trying really hard to accept life as is, or no matter how hard you try to make changes, time and again you meet similar situations, recognisable patterns that seem to be repeating themselves?
Perhaps you find life overwhelming or maybe you are struggling with a sudden crisis? Do you feel down and is it affecting your quality of life, your relationships with family and friends? Maybe you are trying really hard to accept life as is, or no matter how hard you try to make changes, time and again you meet similar situations, recognisable patterns that seem to be repeating themselves?
020 3823 6931 View 020 3823 6931
Bethany Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London E14  (Online Only)
Are you wanting to explore or process things that have happened in your life and affected you in some sort of way? Whether that is a bereavement, a break up, family issues, trauma. anxiety, depression, loneliness, social anxiety etc, I am here to walk beside you and build a non-judgemental therapeutic relationship to enable us to work through whatever is troubling you. Do you need somewhere to offload and express thoughts, feelings, and emotions that you struggle to tell family and friends? Do you need to speak to someone who is going to listen, not judge, and be there for you unconditionally? Then this is the place to be.
Are you wanting to explore or process things that have happened in your life and affected you in some sort of way? Whether that is a bereavement, a break up, family issues, trauma. anxiety, depression, loneliness, social anxiety etc, I am here to walk beside you and build a non-judgemental therapeutic relationship to enable us to work through whatever is troubling you. Do you need somewhere to offload and express thoughts, feelings, and emotions that you struggle to tell family and friends? Do you need to speak to someone who is going to listen, not judge, and be there for you unconditionally? Then this is the place to be.
020 3761 7114 View 020 3761 7114
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Pauline Brown
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SE12  (Online Only)
I have a vast amount of experience sitting with trauma, ongoing difficulties at work and problems and conflicts within the family.
I am a BACP (Accred) Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor. I work particularly with attachment with our initial caregivers and how these relationships may cause us to experience difficulties in adult life. I offer affordable short and long-term counselling in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental environment where you can talk and feel heard. I specialise in generalised anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bereavement, alcohol addiction issues, trauma, low self esteem, anger management, issues of loneliness and isolation, ongoing family difficulties. I currently support clients via ZOOM and would love to hear from you.
I have a vast amount of experience sitting with trauma, ongoing difficulties at work and problems and conflicts within the family.
I am a BACP (Accred) Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor. I work particularly with attachment with our initial caregivers and how these relationships may cause us to experience difficulties in adult life. I offer affordable short and long-term counselling in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental environment where you can talk and feel heard. I specialise in generalised anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bereavement, alcohol addiction issues, trauma, low self esteem, anger management, issues of loneliness and isolation, ongoing family difficulties. I currently support clients via ZOOM and would love to hear from you.
01689 664643 View 01689 664643
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Christine Marie West
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London N8
I offer a confidential non- judgemental space where you can talk about what is concerning you. You may come because you have issues related to anxiety, stress, sadness, low self esteem or anger. You may have deep feelings of disappointment with yourself, and others, or feelings of pointlessness, conflict within relationships. You may be struggling with a personal crisis or life event and would like to talk through with someone who is outside your friendship or family group. I listen to what is concerning you and help you reflect and explore these issues from various angles so that you find a clearer way forward.
I offer a confidential non- judgemental space where you can talk about what is concerning you. You may come because you have issues related to anxiety, stress, sadness, low self esteem or anger. You may have deep feelings of disappointment with yourself, and others, or feelings of pointlessness, conflict within relationships. You may be struggling with a personal crisis or life event and would like to talk through with someone who is outside your friendship or family group. I listen to what is concerning you and help you reflect and explore these issues from various angles so that you find a clearer way forward.
020 8059 2248 View 020 8059 2248
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Dr Charlotte Airey
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW10  (Online Only)
Therapy can help you to deepen your awareness of who you are and better understand your relationships with family, friends, colleagues and romantic partners.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Most of us will experience times in our lives when we need support. Therapy can provide a non-judgemental, emotionally safe and confidential space to help you explore your problems and gain insight into the way you feel and behave. As your therapist, I have no agenda other than your support and emotional wellbeing and seeking support from someone outside your circle of family and friends can mean it feels easier to open up and be honest.
Therapy can help you to deepen your awareness of who you are and better understand your relationships with family, friends, colleagues and romantic partners.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Most of us will experience times in our lives when we need support. Therapy can provide a non-judgemental, emotionally safe and confidential space to help you explore your problems and gain insight into the way you feel and behave. As your therapist, I have no agenda other than your support and emotional wellbeing and seeking support from someone outside your circle of family and friends can mean it feels easier to open up and be honest.
020 4538 4934 View 020 4538 4934
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Simone Bose
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London WC1A
I am a BACP registered counsellor, with a Masters in Relationship Therapy. I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I’m very passionate about working with clients to help them resolve issues that are creating problems, stress and blocks in their lives. With me I hope you will find a secure space without judgement, I aim to get to know you and to listen with empathy, and work with you based on your personal needs in therapy. I am also a media spokesperson for Relate, regularly appearing on the BBC and contributing to articles in the national press.
I am a BACP registered counsellor, with a Masters in Relationship Therapy. I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I’m very passionate about working with clients to help them resolve issues that are creating problems, stress and blocks in their lives. With me I hope you will find a secure space without judgement, I aim to get to know you and to listen with empathy, and work with you based on your personal needs in therapy. I am also a media spokesperson for Relate, regularly appearing on the BBC and contributing to articles in the national press.
020 3962 1986 View 020 3962 1986
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Dan Skili - Creative Psychotherapy
MA
Verified Verified
London SE1
Dealing with many of life’s difficult issues and events such as bereavement, relationship breakdown, issues at work, with family or friends, uncertainty of the future or coming to terms with something from the past can leave us with feelings of stress, anxiety or depression.
I’m a registered Creative Psychotherapist who works extensively with talking therapy. I have 23 years experience working with individuals, groups and young people. Some of the issues I help people with are Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Addiction and Breavement. I offer my therapy service online and face to face at my practice in London Bridge, as well as walk & talk. My aim is to always offer you a confidential environment where you will feel respected, safe and not judged. I work with you as an individual working towards a more settled and fulfilling life. I see each person as a unique being and I work with people, not with problems.
Dealing with many of life’s difficult issues and events such as bereavement, relationship breakdown, issues at work, with family or friends, uncertainty of the future or coming to terms with something from the past can leave us with feelings of stress, anxiety or depression.
I’m a registered Creative Psychotherapist who works extensively with talking therapy. I have 23 years experience working with individuals, groups and young people. Some of the issues I help people with are Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Addiction and Breavement. I offer my therapy service online and face to face at my practice in London Bridge, as well as walk & talk. My aim is to always offer you a confidential environment where you will feel respected, safe and not judged. I work with you as an individual working towards a more settled and fulfilling life. I see each person as a unique being and I work with people, not with problems.
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Photo of Natasha Stojanovic, Psychotherapist in London, England
Natasha Stojanovic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W4
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, panic attacks, challenging life transitions, loss? Do you feel stuck? Do you have unresolved family issues? Talking to a counsellor/psychotherapist can help. I offer safe, warm and non-judgmental space where we can explore your difficulties with the aim of having more understanding about your feelings, thoughts and behavior, and, thus, moving forward in your life.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, panic attacks, challenging life transitions, loss? Do you feel stuck? Do you have unresolved family issues? Talking to a counsellor/psychotherapist can help. I offer safe, warm and non-judgmental space where we can explore your difficulties with the aim of having more understanding about your feelings, thoughts and behavior, and, thus, moving forward in your life.
07492 885970 View 07492 885970
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Marva Sherman
Psychotherapist, SNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
London N3  (Online Only)
I support clients who experience racial trauma, and microaggressions issues with identity. You may experience issues with identity, depression anxiety, or anger. Loss of motivation and loss of purpose. You may experience difficulties with your relationships with family members, lovers, or friends. I have over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and I enjoy working with clients to improve their lives and relationships.
I support clients who experience racial trauma, and microaggressions issues with identity. You may experience issues with identity, depression anxiety, or anger. Loss of motivation and loss of purpose. You may experience difficulties with your relationships with family members, lovers, or friends. I have over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and I enjoy working with clients to improve their lives and relationships.
07480 538331 View 07480 538331
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Farhana Moussa
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London SW10
Often it is very difficult to talk about our deepest darkest fears to our friends or family, fearing their reactions, worried about that will pass on their own assumptions or judgements.
In a therapeutic relationship we need to feel safe, where there is trust and unconditional acceptance, to allow us to explore difficult and challenging experiences. I am able to offer you a safe environment which is non-judgemental and a confidential space, this will allow you to explore your experiences to gain better insight. Life can often make us feel that we are unable cope, therefore we can become isolated, alone or set apart from society. I am here to share your exploration, supporting you to access better self-awareness; allowing you to implement good patterns of behaviours, leading to a healthier you.
Often it is very difficult to talk about our deepest darkest fears to our friends or family, fearing their reactions, worried about that will pass on their own assumptions or judgements.
In a therapeutic relationship we need to feel safe, where there is trust and unconditional acceptance, to allow us to explore difficult and challenging experiences. I am able to offer you a safe environment which is non-judgemental and a confidential space, this will allow you to explore your experiences to gain better insight. Life can often make us feel that we are unable cope, therefore we can become isolated, alone or set apart from society. I am here to share your exploration, supporting you to access better self-awareness; allowing you to implement good patterns of behaviours, leading to a healthier you.
07481 344650 View 07481 344650
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Deborah Colman
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SE1
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm an experienced, qualified integrative therapeutic counsellor. Effective counselling can be life-changing and I offer warmth, care, sensitivity and support for adults of any age and background in person in SE1 and via Zoom. Our sessions will involve us working together to explore your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, experiences and meanings. Whether you are struggling with big life issues from the past (eg childhood, family), present (eg relationships, loss), long-term difficulties (eg anxiety, depression, self-esteem) or feel lost, low or unsure of how you feel, counselling with me can help.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm an experienced, qualified integrative therapeutic counsellor. Effective counselling can be life-changing and I offer warmth, care, sensitivity and support for adults of any age and background in person in SE1 and via Zoom. Our sessions will involve us working together to explore your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, experiences and meanings. Whether you are struggling with big life issues from the past (eg childhood, family), present (eg relationships, loss), long-term difficulties (eg anxiety, depression, self-esteem) or feel lost, low or unsure of how you feel, counselling with me can help.
020 3835 2629 View 020 3835 2629
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Andy Rushton
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London N4
Problems are part of life, but sometimes you cannot handle your problems alone. Friends and family can help, but maybe you don’t want to burden them, maybe they don’t really help, or maybe they are the problem.
Problems are part of life, but sometimes you cannot handle your problems alone. Friends and family can help, but maybe you don’t want to burden them, maybe they don’t really help, or maybe they are the problem.
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Limor Tevet
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SE23
I believe that almost everyone can benefit from counselling. If you feel unhappy in your life, down and upset, or/and stressed, and you are ready to make a change in your life, counselling is for you; If you want to learn more about yourself, your behaviour, your patterns, and how to improve your life and your relationship with family, friends and work; If you want someone to listen and give you a safe, emphatic and non-judgemental space to reflect, to communicate your feelings and thoughts, while you are supported and guided during the process - counselling is for you!
I believe that almost everyone can benefit from counselling. If you feel unhappy in your life, down and upset, or/and stressed, and you are ready to make a change in your life, counselling is for you; If you want to learn more about yourself, your behaviour, your patterns, and how to improve your life and your relationship with family, friends and work; If you want someone to listen and give you a safe, emphatic and non-judgemental space to reflect, to communicate your feelings and thoughts, while you are supported and guided during the process - counselling is for you!
020 4538 6343 View 020 4538 6343
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Lara Just
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London NW3
Do you sometimes feel lost or unsure about what your purpose is? Why you are here? Why life has happened as it did so far? Are you struggling to get through a tough life transition, loss or grief? Are you at times not sure what you have to offer to the world; what you are meant to do or what you really want? Do you find it difficult to trust others or are wondering how to improve your relationships with others? I offer a safe, unbiased space to talk that is removed from your direct family and friends. This freedom to speak openly can be helpful when trying to talk through tricky and uncomfortable feelings.
Do you sometimes feel lost or unsure about what your purpose is? Why you are here? Why life has happened as it did so far? Are you struggling to get through a tough life transition, loss or grief? Are you at times not sure what you have to offer to the world; what you are meant to do or what you really want? Do you find it difficult to trust others or are wondering how to improve your relationships with others? I offer a safe, unbiased space to talk that is removed from your direct family and friends. This freedom to speak openly can be helpful when trying to talk through tricky and uncomfortable feelings.
020 3879 4156 View 020 3879 4156
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Family Constellation London
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London SW6
Family Constellation is a therapeutic process conducted in a single session to deal with difficulties you experience with your partner, family or work relationships. Family Constellations can be a stand-alone approach to Personal Growth, or a useful support to other forms of Counselling, Coaching, Therapy, in either an Individual Session or a Workshop or Online or Telephone . The actions of others in your family system can have significant , often deeply unconscious) effects on you - even across generations. In constellation we look at the connection of your current life issues and problems to the past generations in your family
Family Constellation is a therapeutic process conducted in a single session to deal with difficulties you experience with your partner, family or work relationships. Family Constellations can be a stand-alone approach to Personal Growth, or a useful support to other forms of Counselling, Coaching, Therapy, in either an Individual Session or a Workshop or Online or Telephone . The actions of others in your family system can have significant , often deeply unconscious) effects on you - even across generations. In constellation we look at the connection of your current life issues and problems to the past generations in your family
020 3962 2032 View 020 3962 2032
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Simon McKay
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W4
Get More Out of Life! People have contacted me when they were struggling with emotional problems such as: feeling stressed or anxious, feeling depressed, sad or empty, difficulties at work or with studies, trying to overcome an addiction, difficulties with their sexuality, an inability to make or sustain good relationships, repeatedly becoming involved in unsatisfactory or destructive relationships, family conflicts.Coming to terms with losses such as bereavement, divorce or redundancy lacking confidence, self-esteem or under achieving, lacking a sense of purpose in life, having unresolved issues from the past.
Get More Out of Life! People have contacted me when they were struggling with emotional problems such as: feeling stressed or anxious, feeling depressed, sad or empty, difficulties at work or with studies, trying to overcome an addiction, difficulties with their sexuality, an inability to make or sustain good relationships, repeatedly becoming involved in unsatisfactory or destructive relationships, family conflicts.Coming to terms with losses such as bereavement, divorce or redundancy lacking confidence, self-esteem or under achieving, lacking a sense of purpose in life, having unresolved issues from the past.
020 3910 8284 View 020 3910 8284
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Alex Monk
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
London E5
Psychotherapy can help you to gently gain a new perspective on your relationships, without judgement, in a confidential space. Although relational patterns may have served you well in the past, perhaps you feel they are not helpful to you any longer. You may feel that things are just not working out, without ever really understanding why. Perhaps you keep choosing particular people as friends or partners that you know are not healthy but can't resist anyway. Perhaps this makes you feel anxious, depressed or you can't sleep at night and well meaning advice from friends of family doesn't seem to help.
Psychotherapy can help you to gently gain a new perspective on your relationships, without judgement, in a confidential space. Although relational patterns may have served you well in the past, perhaps you feel they are not helpful to you any longer. You may feel that things are just not working out, without ever really understanding why. Perhaps you keep choosing particular people as friends or partners that you know are not healthy but can't resist anyway. Perhaps this makes you feel anxious, depressed or you can't sleep at night and well meaning advice from friends of family doesn't seem to help.
020 3948 6487 View 020 3948 6487

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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.