Hoarding Counselling in Bloomsbury, London

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Shamiso Mazaiwana
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1A  (Online Only)
***I currently have 4 low cost spaces available from January for students. Please contact me directly for more information.*** I provide counselling and support people who experience mental challenges both face to face and through telephone counselling. I have worked with and supported clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement and loss, relationship issues, pregnancy issues/complications, hoarding disorder, and OCD. I provide CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person-centered, Psychodynamic, Relational.
***I currently have 4 low cost spaces available from January for students. Please contact me directly for more information.*** I provide counselling and support people who experience mental challenges both face to face and through telephone counselling. I have worked with and supported clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement and loss, relationship issues, pregnancy issues/complications, hoarding disorder, and OCD. I provide CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person-centered, Psychodynamic, Relational.
020 4538 7954 View 020 4538 7954
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Mind Hubs
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1A
I desire to see you healed and whole. I provide weekly one-to-one psychotherapy in person from Central London or online. With over 15 years clinical experience working for many years with complex trauma & PTSD in one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts. Specialising in addictions and eating disorders. For the last 8 years, I have been in private practice and mostly working with ADHD, PTSD & racial trauma. I also run a monthly group to explore the intersectionality of ethnicity & gender for diverse corporate women creating a safe, welcoming space where you can explore, grow, and thrive. Can't wait to meet you!
I desire to see you healed and whole. I provide weekly one-to-one psychotherapy in person from Central London or online. With over 15 years clinical experience working for many years with complex trauma & PTSD in one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts. Specialising in addictions and eating disorders. For the last 8 years, I have been in private practice and mostly working with ADHD, PTSD & racial trauma. I also run a monthly group to explore the intersectionality of ethnicity & gender for diverse corporate women creating a safe, welcoming space where you can explore, grow, and thrive. Can't wait to meet you!
020 3893 3290 View 020 3893 3290
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Danny Olive
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1A
I'm an integrative counsellor working both online and in-person with individuals. In addition to helping my clients with various mental and emotional challenges, I have a special interest in working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship issues. You may be experiencing relationship problems - with a partner, family and friends or colleagues and wondering why particular patterns keep occurring. Perhaps you are struggling with low self-worth, or that negative voice within you has become so loud that you are finding it difficult to relate to others and the world around you.
I'm an integrative counsellor working both online and in-person with individuals. In addition to helping my clients with various mental and emotional challenges, I have a special interest in working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship issues. You may be experiencing relationship problems - with a partner, family and friends or colleagues and wondering why particular patterns keep occurring. Perhaps you are struggling with low self-worth, or that negative voice within you has become so loud that you are finding it difficult to relate to others and the world around you.
020 4538 6486 View 020 4538 6486
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Paola Casotti Cook
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomsbury, London WC1B
You may experience anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and sexuality difficulties, addictive behavior. Talking therapy helps to understand our emotions so that we can identify and manage negative feelings or unwanted habits. When working together, client and therapist explore present and past events to identify the relation between the present emotions and the early life experiences. By understanding how childhood experiences affect our emotions and behavior as adults, it is possible to understand the root of the problem.
You may experience anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and sexuality difficulties, addictive behavior. Talking therapy helps to understand our emotions so that we can identify and manage negative feelings or unwanted habits. When working together, client and therapist explore present and past events to identify the relation between the present emotions and the early life experiences. By understanding how childhood experiences affect our emotions and behavior as adults, it is possible to understand the root of the problem.
07480 535177 View 07480 535177
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Lixson J Cyriac
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC2A
I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor accredited with the BACP (British Council of counsellors and psychotherapists). I have many years of experience in working with adults. I know from my own experience that counselling provides a space to open up and get to know yourself a bit more closely and that way to live more fully and happily. If you are faced with a difficult situation or want to address something that you have been carrying for a long time, I can offer you a safe space to explore them.
I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor accredited with the BACP (British Council of counsellors and psychotherapists). I have many years of experience in working with adults. I know from my own experience that counselling provides a space to open up and get to know yourself a bit more closely and that way to live more fully and happily. If you are faced with a difficult situation or want to address something that you have been carrying for a long time, I can offer you a safe space to explore them.
01260 541116 View 01260 541116
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Helen Bougas
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1B  (Online Only)
Every day living can be overwhelming for everyone. Are you feeling that life is getting on top of you? Is there a gap between what you want and what you've got? Are you feeling physically / emotionally tired at your work or in your relationships? Or you want to live a great life and achieve great things? We can work together to make sense of these experiences and how you can use them in order to challenge self-limiting beliefs and make the progress you want. We will work together within the framework of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy.
Every day living can be overwhelming for everyone. Are you feeling that life is getting on top of you? Is there a gap between what you want and what you've got? Are you feeling physically / emotionally tired at your work or in your relationships? Or you want to live a great life and achieve great things? We can work together to make sense of these experiences and how you can use them in order to challenge self-limiting beliefs and make the progress you want. We will work together within the framework of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy.
020 4538 9794 View 020 4538 9794
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Dr Morvwen Duncan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1N
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties in children and young people. This includes supporting those who are experiencing low mood, anxiety and challenges in forming or maintaining relationships. ​I specialise in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to understand a young person's learning strengths and areas of difficulty, and to identify general or specific learning difficulties, such as Dyslexia. I also provide assessment of neurodevelopmental difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties in children and young people. This includes supporting those who are experiencing low mood, anxiety and challenges in forming or maintaining relationships. ​I specialise in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to understand a young person's learning strengths and areas of difficulty, and to identify general or specific learning difficulties, such as Dyslexia. I also provide assessment of neurodevelopmental difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Michael Onslow
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomsbury, London WC1B
I became a psychotherapist after a long career in the arts. It was a job that allowed me to see life through other people’s eyes and gave me an inside understanding of the anxieties, depression, trauma or doubt you may be experiencing. As an Integrative therapist, I use strands from various theoretical approaches to give you a bespoke therapy that is unique to you and always puts your needs at the heart everything. Whatever you are facing, you will find me to be a warm, caring person who offers a calm, relaxed environment for you to talk about anything that's causing you concern.
I became a psychotherapist after a long career in the arts. It was a job that allowed me to see life through other people’s eyes and gave me an inside understanding of the anxieties, depression, trauma or doubt you may be experiencing. As an Integrative therapist, I use strands from various theoretical approaches to give you a bespoke therapy that is unique to you and always puts your needs at the heart everything. Whatever you are facing, you will find me to be a warm, caring person who offers a calm, relaxed environment for you to talk about anything that's causing you concern.
020 3835 2067 View 020 3835 2067
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Naz Altinok Green
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1B
Life can get difficult and overwhelming at times and we may need support to find clarity, emotional fulfilment and happiness. My services aim to help people who are going through a difficult time in their lives or who simply want to understand themselves better. Whether you are feeling sad, going through a significant separation or bereavement, experiencing difficulties in relationships, feel anxious and overwhelmed, you would like to explore or there is anything that is bothering you, I can offer an accepting and warm space to talk through these issues.
Life can get difficult and overwhelming at times and we may need support to find clarity, emotional fulfilment and happiness. My services aim to help people who are going through a difficult time in their lives or who simply want to understand themselves better. Whether you are feeling sad, going through a significant separation or bereavement, experiencing difficulties in relationships, feel anxious and overwhelmed, you would like to explore or there is anything that is bothering you, I can offer an accepting and warm space to talk through these issues.
020 3870 2659 View 020 3870 2659
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Eli Pines
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
88 Endorsed
Bloomsbury, London WC1A  (Online Only)
It is often hard for a lot of us to be motivated enough to reach out for help, but it is a important and vital part of getting helped. So you have taken the first step in the right direction! I would be glad to hear from you to see if I can help you."What to expect? I have a flexible approach to our sessions, I offer brief intervention work for short term problems which may be a reaction to a life event. Longer term therapy for difficulties you may have been experiencing over a long period of time.
It is often hard for a lot of us to be motivated enough to reach out for help, but it is a important and vital part of getting helped. So you have taken the first step in the right direction! I would be glad to hear from you to see if I can help you."What to expect? I have a flexible approach to our sessions, I offer brief intervention work for short term problems which may be a reaction to a life event. Longer term therapy for difficulties you may have been experiencing over a long period of time.
020 8176 6735 View 020 8176 6735
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Dr Lucia Giombini
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1B  (Online Only)
I have dedicated the majority of my career as Clinical Psychologist thus far to helping people suffering from various forms of eating disorder, such anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or emotional eating. By working with these conditions, I have developed a deeper understanding of the difficulties connected to them, such as different types of anxiety disorders and depression, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. I use different interventions deriving from a wide range of psychological theories, including motivational enhancement therapy, interpersonal therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. Please, for more information visit my website: www.luciagiombini.com
I have dedicated the majority of my career as Clinical Psychologist thus far to helping people suffering from various forms of eating disorder, such anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or emotional eating. By working with these conditions, I have developed a deeper understanding of the difficulties connected to them, such as different types of anxiety disorders and depression, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. I use different interventions deriving from a wide range of psychological theories, including motivational enhancement therapy, interpersonal therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. Please, for more information visit my website: www.luciagiombini.com
020 3962 0172 View 020 3962 0172
Photo of Christopher J Alderton, Counsellor in Bloomsbury, London, England
Christopher J Alderton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1A
Hi and welcome, I’m Chris and I am a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with a wide variety of clients from all walks of life, with particular experience working with those in The Arts. Life can be challenging, but whatever you are facing you don’t have to face it alone. I’ll work with you to create a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship that will help you to flourish. I am here for you and your wellbeing, and humour, creativity, and sensitivity will be central pillars of our journey together.
Hi and welcome, I’m Chris and I am a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with a wide variety of clients from all walks of life, with particular experience working with those in The Arts. Life can be challenging, but whatever you are facing you don’t have to face it alone. I’ll work with you to create a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship that will help you to flourish. I am here for you and your wellbeing, and humour, creativity, and sensitivity will be central pillars of our journey together.
020 3871 8689 View 020 3871 8689
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Bernard I Horsford
Counsellor, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1A
Dr Bernard Horsford, PhD, D Occ Psych, MBA, M.Sc, LLB, BA, DipAdEd, DipM, FCIPD, MAPM, MIoD, FIC, MAE, C Psychol, AFBPsS I have worked as a psychologist in a variety of clinical settings dealing with occupational, clinical and forensic issues. In these settings, I have provided individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and psychological assessment services. I have an extensive background in working with culturally diverse populations. My practice is geared towards adolescents and adults grappling employment, personal, family work, educational or health issues.
Dr Bernard Horsford, PhD, D Occ Psych, MBA, M.Sc, LLB, BA, DipAdEd, DipM, FCIPD, MAPM, MIoD, FIC, MAE, C Psychol, AFBPsS I have worked as a psychologist in a variety of clinical settings dealing with occupational, clinical and forensic issues. In these settings, I have provided individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and psychological assessment services. I have an extensive background in working with culturally diverse populations. My practice is geared towards adolescents and adults grappling employment, personal, family work, educational or health issues.
020 8103 0403 View 020 8103 0403
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Jonathan Hugo Edwards
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1N
With over 25 years of experience, ranging from addiction through to sexual and emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, anger and numbness, I'd like to support you. In recent years I have moved my work focus to integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) as I find this way of working empowering to the client, engaging and highly effective. It may be you hear a loud critical voice inside or joy and fun may be fleeting or missing, you might like to access them again (or for the first time!). If your goal is a compassionate, connected, creative Self then maybe Internal Family systems be what you are looking for in therapy.
With over 25 years of experience, ranging from addiction through to sexual and emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, anger and numbness, I'd like to support you. In recent years I have moved my work focus to integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) as I find this way of working empowering to the client, engaging and highly effective. It may be you hear a loud critical voice inside or joy and fun may be fleeting or missing, you might like to access them again (or for the first time!). If your goal is a compassionate, connected, creative Self then maybe Internal Family systems be what you are looking for in therapy.
07989 444563 View 07989 444563
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Christian Murphy
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1A
I like to offer a safe, calm and supportive space to people who are facing difficulty in their lives. Do you have a sense of feeling confused, stuck or disappointed in relationships? Perhaps you want to talk about a disturbing loss or new circumstances. You might be facing change as you take on an unfamiliar role or pursue a new goal. Some people come to see me suffering from a lack of meaning or enjoyment in their lives. I've worked with people who don’t yet know what the matter is – or who feel like everything has gone wrong.
I like to offer a safe, calm and supportive space to people who are facing difficulty in their lives. Do you have a sense of feeling confused, stuck or disappointed in relationships? Perhaps you want to talk about a disturbing loss or new circumstances. You might be facing change as you take on an unfamiliar role or pursue a new goal. Some people come to see me suffering from a lack of meaning or enjoyment in their lives. I've worked with people who don’t yet know what the matter is – or who feel like everything has gone wrong.
020 3984 9182 View 020 3984 9182
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Dr Ruth Rose
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1A  (Online Only)
I work online with trauma (EMDR), depression and anxiety problems. Maybe you're finding the day harder than it used to be and would benefit from a therapeutic space to explore and resolve these issues. Or maybe you have a clear idea of your problems and goals to focus on. I am Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years clinical experience within mental health services. All sessions are online. My private therapy practice provides a safe and supportive space to help clients explore and address issues and find strategies to better the day-to-day. I have included more information below but please also see my website, Rosepractice.com
I work online with trauma (EMDR), depression and anxiety problems. Maybe you're finding the day harder than it used to be and would benefit from a therapeutic space to explore and resolve these issues. Or maybe you have a clear idea of your problems and goals to focus on. I am Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years clinical experience within mental health services. All sessions are online. My private therapy practice provides a safe and supportive space to help clients explore and address issues and find strategies to better the day-to-day. I have included more information below but please also see my website, Rosepractice.com
020 4524 3337 View 020 4524 3337
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Working Through
Counsellor, MA, COSRT General
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1A
I work with people who might be struggling with sexual or relationship difficulties such as erectile dysfunction, rapid or delayed ejaculation, anxiety around sex, relationships and intimacy issues, sexual abuse or assault, sexual health issues, compulsive sexual behaviours, vulval pain conditions, vaginismus, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), sexual orientation questions or insecurities, pornography issues, orgasmic or anorgasmic problems, sexual phobias or aversions, fears around lack of sexual experience, loss of desire, affairs, marital break ups, open relationships, kinks, bdsm, polyamory, addictions, codependency, trauma.
I work with people who might be struggling with sexual or relationship difficulties such as erectile dysfunction, rapid or delayed ejaculation, anxiety around sex, relationships and intimacy issues, sexual abuse or assault, sexual health issues, compulsive sexual behaviours, vulval pain conditions, vaginismus, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), sexual orientation questions or insecurities, pornography issues, orgasmic or anorgasmic problems, sexual phobias or aversions, fears around lack of sexual experience, loss of desire, affairs, marital break ups, open relationships, kinks, bdsm, polyamory, addictions, codependency, trauma.
020 8103 5619 View 020 8103 5619
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Dr Nazee Akbari
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1A
With over 23 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring expertise as a bilingual psychotherapist with a Doctorate-level qualification. Providing therapy in English and Farsi, I tailor an integrative approach to meet each client's unique needs. My extensive background encompasses Humanistic, Psychoanalytic, Existential,and Cognitive Behavioural approaches, with a focus on CBT and Cross-Cultural therapy. As a cross-cultural therapist, I specialise in supporting individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, including those navigating mixed cultural relationships and identity challenges within different cultures.
With over 23 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring expertise as a bilingual psychotherapist with a Doctorate-level qualification. Providing therapy in English and Farsi, I tailor an integrative approach to meet each client's unique needs. My extensive background encompasses Humanistic, Psychoanalytic, Existential,and Cognitive Behavioural approaches, with a focus on CBT and Cross-Cultural therapy. As a cross-cultural therapist, I specialise in supporting individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, including those navigating mixed cultural relationships and identity challenges within different cultures.
020 4538 7865 View 020 4538 7865
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Delilah Zabaneh
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1A
Sometimes life feels very difficult, with no obvious relief or source of support. You might be seeking therapy because you are feeling stuck, have problems relating to people, anxious or depressed, or maybe you just want support while going through a difficult phase. Counselling and therapy can help through providing a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to look into the possible sources of feelings and behavioural patterns that might be the underlying causes of distress, facilitating healthy effective ways of making changes in your life.
Sometimes life feels very difficult, with no obvious relief or source of support. You might be seeking therapy because you are feeling stuck, have problems relating to people, anxious or depressed, or maybe you just want support while going through a difficult phase. Counselling and therapy can help through providing a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to look into the possible sources of feelings and behavioural patterns that might be the underlying causes of distress, facilitating healthy effective ways of making changes in your life.
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Dr Sherylin Thompson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bloomsbury, London WC1A
Offering sessions in person in Canary Wharf as well as online therapy or a blend of face-to-face and virtual appointments. Whichever suits your circumstances. I am trained to doctoral level and recognised by leading professional organisations: The British Psychological Society (BPS), and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as well the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP). I work generally with individuals facing common human struggles as well as couples seeking insight and change in their relationship.
Offering sessions in person in Canary Wharf as well as online therapy or a blend of face-to-face and virtual appointments. Whichever suits your circumstances. I am trained to doctoral level and recognised by leading professional organisations: The British Psychological Society (BPS), and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as well the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP). I work generally with individuals facing common human struggles as well as couples seeking insight and change in their relationship.
020 8106 0846 View 020 8106 0846

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Hoarding Counsellors

What is the most effective treatment for hoarding?

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) has been well-studied in the treatment of hoarding. This type of therapy includes changing beliefs surrounding possessions, as well as learning how to discard items and reduce acquisitions. The hoarder may also gain much-needed organizational skills. Another useful therapy may be compassion-focused therapy, which can address emotion regulation and negative self-perception.

How long does therapy for hoarding take?

Although treatment can vary, most people demonstrate improvement after 23 sessions, with some showing improvement after just a few sessions. Researchers have developed a 26-session cognitive behavioral program. People who hoard may need “maintenance” sessions over the years if the problem arises repeatedly.

Are there medications for hoarding?

The more commonly-prescribed medications for hoarding are including antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). This can include drugs such as venlafaxine and paroxetine. And because hoarding disorder is related to obsessive-compulsive disorder, medications for OCD, such as clomipramine, may be effective for hoarding as well.

Can hoarding come back after treatment?

Hoarding is a chronic disorder and it can last throughout an individual’s lifetime. Regularly checking in with a psychotherapist can help manage symptoms long-term. A good therapist will help the person learn needed skills including decision-making, organization, and stress reduction. The patient will gain a better perspective and the need to cling to useless items will lessen.