Counselling in HR4
For so many of us, life can be challenging. You might feel anxious, depressed, frustrated, stuck, alone, angry, stressed, sad, or many of these at once, and I understand that it can sometimes be difficult opening up to family or friends. Perhaps you have had a recent change in your life that has brought on these feelings; maybe you feel you’d like to know more about yourself, or things might have been getting increasingly difficult for you over time. Whatever's going on for you, my role is to support you in working through your difficulties, helping you to strengthen and grow your coping mechanisms.
For so many of us, life can be challenging. You might feel anxious, depressed, frustrated, stuck, alone, angry, stressed, sad, or many of these at once, and I understand that it can sometimes be difficult opening up to family or friends. Perhaps you have had a recent change in your life that has brought on these feelings; maybe you feel you’d like to know more about yourself, or things might have been getting increasingly difficult for you over time. Whatever's going on for you, my role is to support you in working through your difficulties, helping you to strengthen and grow your coping mechanisms.
You might be feeling stuck in the same patterns, where no matter what you do, things don’t seem to change. Life and relationships can feel exhausting, and you may be struggling with feelings of hopelessness. You might be tired from trying to hold everything together or feel overwhelmed and anxious whenever you try to think about what’s going on. If any of this sounds familiar, therapy can be a helpful place to start making sense of it all. Together, we can explore what’s going on for you, without pressure or judgment. We’ll begin to unpack the patterns that might be keeping you stuck, including those rooted in early experiences.
You might be feeling stuck in the same patterns, where no matter what you do, things don’t seem to change. Life and relationships can feel exhausting, and you may be struggling with feelings of hopelessness. You might be tired from trying to hold everything together or feel overwhelmed and anxious whenever you try to think about what’s going on. If any of this sounds familiar, therapy can be a helpful place to start making sense of it all. Together, we can explore what’s going on for you, without pressure or judgment. We’ll begin to unpack the patterns that might be keeping you stuck, including those rooted in early experiences.
Hi, I'm Della and I have been where you are now, looking for some help to ease emotional pain. Having found the support I needed in Person-centred therapy, now, as a therapist myself I would like the opportunity to help you. I understand how difficult it can be to: accept that help is needed, expose vulnerabilities to a stranger, explore patterns of thinking, or even just work out what it is that's making this chapter of life so difficult. I appreciate how seeking therapy, and consequently engaging in it can feel pretty daunting, and as such requires both courage and commitment to take that first step.
Hi, I'm Della and I have been where you are now, looking for some help to ease emotional pain. Having found the support I needed in Person-centred therapy, now, as a therapist myself I would like the opportunity to help you. I understand how difficult it can be to: accept that help is needed, expose vulnerabilities to a stranger, explore patterns of thinking, or even just work out what it is that's making this chapter of life so difficult. I appreciate how seeking therapy, and consequently engaging in it can feel pretty daunting, and as such requires both courage and commitment to take that first step.
I specialise in working with couples and individuals from a holistic/mindfulness perspective. I have over 25 years of experience of accompanying people of all ages with every kind of issue on their journeys of self-exploration. My original training was with Relate and I have since trained in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Somatic Trauma Work, Whole Body Focusing and Craniosacral Therapy. I have an interest in working with family relationship issues with Family Systems, Family Constellations and Non-Violent Communication approaches. I have a longstanding meditation and spiritual practice which is the foundation for my work.
I specialise in working with couples and individuals from a holistic/mindfulness perspective. I have over 25 years of experience of accompanying people of all ages with every kind of issue on their journeys of self-exploration. My original training was with Relate and I have since trained in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Somatic Trauma Work, Whole Body Focusing and Craniosacral Therapy. I have an interest in working with family relationship issues with Family Systems, Family Constellations and Non-Violent Communication approaches. I have a longstanding meditation and spiritual practice which is the foundation for my work.
Welcome, you may have arrived here feeling somewhat overwhelmed as you look for the support you need. Specialist psychological therapy may offer you helpful and meaningful ways of understanding your difficulties as well as resources and ways of coping to support you to move towards your valued direction for your mental health and wellbeing. Many people experience trauma reactions following highly stressful and distressing experiences in their life. You may be struggling to make sense of and cope with what has happened to you and the ways that this affects how you think, feel, behave and your relationships.
Welcome, you may have arrived here feeling somewhat overwhelmed as you look for the support you need. Specialist psychological therapy may offer you helpful and meaningful ways of understanding your difficulties as well as resources and ways of coping to support you to move towards your valued direction for your mental health and wellbeing. Many people experience trauma reactions following highly stressful and distressing experiences in their life. You may be struggling to make sense of and cope with what has happened to you and the ways that this affects how you think, feel, behave and your relationships.
Hi I’m Emma and I specialise in working with Children and Young people and couples. I work with adults also, both online and Face to Face. I work in a Person Centred, integrative manner, and creatively with younger children. My therapy caters for individuality. Please ask if you have any questions.
Hi I’m Emma and I specialise in working with Children and Young people and couples. I work with adults also, both online and Face to Face. I work in a Person Centred, integrative manner, and creatively with younger children. My therapy caters for individuality. Please ask if you have any questions.
An experienced counsellor, I work with a broad range of issues with adults from all walks of life, including busy professional people who often worry that counselling is indulgent or shows weakness. Ultimately whatever our issue, we want relief - to finally express what we hide, to be truly heard, accepted, and for this process to actually help. I provide a safe, space for coming to terms with really difficult experiences. I help people get clarity on their situation, I support in finding ways to cope with life’s difficulties, and importantly, facilitate the process of being true to yourself.
An experienced counsellor, I work with a broad range of issues with adults from all walks of life, including busy professional people who often worry that counselling is indulgent or shows weakness. Ultimately whatever our issue, we want relief - to finally express what we hide, to be truly heard, accepted, and for this process to actually help. I provide a safe, space for coming to terms with really difficult experiences. I help people get clarity on their situation, I support in finding ways to cope with life’s difficulties, and importantly, facilitate the process of being true to yourself.
Life can bring periods of change, challenge, and uncertainty. At times, these experiences can feel overwhelming and may affect how we feel about ourselves, our relationships, and our sense of direction.
I offer therapy for adults (18+) and couples, supporting people with experiences of:
Anxiety, low mood, stress, and burnout
Trauma, loss, and difficult life experiences
Ageing, identity changes, and life transitions
Health-related distress and long-term or life-limiting illness
Relationship and attachment difficulties
Life can bring periods of change, challenge, and uncertainty. At times, these experiences can feel overwhelming and may affect how we feel about ourselves, our relationships, and our sense of direction.
I offer therapy for adults (18+) and couples, supporting people with experiences of:
Anxiety, low mood, stress, and burnout
Trauma, loss, and difficult life experiences
Ageing, identity changes, and life transitions
Health-related distress and long-term or life-limiting illness
Relationship and attachment difficulties
It is of the utmost importance to me that you feel safe and trusting in therapeutic work and my aim is to provide a warm, positive and empathic environment from which we can start to understand your difficulties and consider whether changes might be made.
Whilst this is my ultimate priority, in choosing to work with me you can be assured of a professional with the highest levels of clinical training. As a counselling psychologist, I have been educated and practice in a wide variety of models and seek to provide a service tailor made to individual’s needs, preferences and strengths.
It is of the utmost importance to me that you feel safe and trusting in therapeutic work and my aim is to provide a warm, positive and empathic environment from which we can start to understand your difficulties and consider whether changes might be made.
Whilst this is my ultimate priority, in choosing to work with me you can be assured of a professional with the highest levels of clinical training. As a counselling psychologist, I have been educated and practice in a wide variety of models and seek to provide a service tailor made to individual’s needs, preferences and strengths.
I aim to support you to come alongside your thoughts, emotions and fears in a compassionate and constructive way. I believe that replacing self-criticism with curiosity and compassionate interest can enable positive and lasting change. Counselling provides a safe confidential space, an opportunity to be listened to without judgement or interruption. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to explore what it is to be human, to understand what has led to the issues you face and to look at what can help you move forwards positively. I have 15 years experience as a counsellor and also as a Mindfulness teacher.
I aim to support you to come alongside your thoughts, emotions and fears in a compassionate and constructive way. I believe that replacing self-criticism with curiosity and compassionate interest can enable positive and lasting change. Counselling provides a safe confidential space, an opportunity to be listened to without judgement or interruption. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to explore what it is to be human, to understand what has led to the issues you face and to look at what can help you move forwards positively. I have 15 years experience as a counsellor and also as a Mindfulness teacher.
Counselling is about being listened to, heard and understood. It is about having a voice and telling our story and how it has affected us. It is about being seen. It is about not judging but understanding that we did the best we could at the time under those conditions. It is about understanding our reactions, our feelings, our behaviour and how it affects us and others. It is taking a look at the beliefs and rules we have absorbed over the years from family, school, culture and things that have happened to us. It is being aware of those hidden beliefs that secretly influence our thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It takes courage.
Counselling is about being listened to, heard and understood. It is about having a voice and telling our story and how it has affected us. It is about being seen. It is about not judging but understanding that we did the best we could at the time under those conditions. It is about understanding our reactions, our feelings, our behaviour and how it affects us and others. It is taking a look at the beliefs and rules we have absorbed over the years from family, school, culture and things that have happened to us. It is being aware of those hidden beliefs that secretly influence our thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It takes courage.
Are you tired of repeating the same painful experiences, patterns of behaviour, feeling disconnected, or carrying the weight of past hurts or trauma?
I am a Psychodynamic Therapist specialising in deep and lasting change. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why they keep reacting the same way in their personal and professional lives. I believe true healing requires moving beyond surface-level symptoms to understand the root causes of your distress.
At Shelter Within Therapy, I offer a dedicated, non-judgmental space where we will explore the underlying emotional dynamics that shape your life today.
Are you tired of repeating the same painful experiences, patterns of behaviour, feeling disconnected, or carrying the weight of past hurts or trauma?
I am a Psychodynamic Therapist specialising in deep and lasting change. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why they keep reacting the same way in their personal and professional lives. I believe true healing requires moving beyond surface-level symptoms to understand the root causes of your distress.
At Shelter Within Therapy, I offer a dedicated, non-judgmental space where we will explore the underlying emotional dynamics that shape your life today.
I am a fully qualified Relate counsellor, experienced in working with couples and individuals who have relationship issues. I also work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, intimacy, sexual issues or sexual compulsion (addiction). I work in a systemic, psycho-dynamic way using a wide variety of techniques to suit each individual and specific situation. Are you experiencing relationship issues? Do you repeat the same patterns over and over again, often ending up in conflict? Do you find it difficult to express your emotions and feelings? Is attachment or trust an issue for you? Do you have issues around intimacy and sex?
I am a fully qualified Relate counsellor, experienced in working with couples and individuals who have relationship issues. I also work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, intimacy, sexual issues or sexual compulsion (addiction). I work in a systemic, psycho-dynamic way using a wide variety of techniques to suit each individual and specific situation. Are you experiencing relationship issues? Do you repeat the same patterns over and over again, often ending up in conflict? Do you find it difficult to express your emotions and feelings? Is attachment or trust an issue for you? Do you have issues around intimacy and sex?
Dr Keren Smith worked for the NHS at South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust from 2009 until 2022 where she and her colleagues set up the pioneering National and Specialist DBT service for adolescents. Keren has seen clients independently since 2012, working with both adults and adolescents with a range of difficulties and complexity. She has a particular interest in working with people with a history of trauma and symptoms associated with PTSD and CPTSD; she has completed further training in specialist trauma focused models including EMDR (Parts 1, 2 and 3) and DBT-PE.
Dr Keren Smith worked for the NHS at South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust from 2009 until 2022 where she and her colleagues set up the pioneering National and Specialist DBT service for adolescents. Keren has seen clients independently since 2012, working with both adults and adolescents with a range of difficulties and complexity. She has a particular interest in working with people with a history of trauma and symptoms associated with PTSD and CPTSD; she has completed further training in specialist trauma focused models including EMDR (Parts 1, 2 and 3) and DBT-PE.
Hello, I'm Simon. I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about whatever you’re experiencing. I work with individuals dealing with loss and grief, relationship problems, men’s issues, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, low self-esteem, and those exploring gender identity or experiences in the armed forces. My approach is warm, genuine, and human. I’m here to listen, understand, and accompany you at your own pace, no pressure, no assumptions. Together, we can make sense of what’s happening in your life and help you feel more grounded, confident, and true to yourself again.
Hello, I'm Simon. I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about whatever you’re experiencing. I work with individuals dealing with loss and grief, relationship problems, men’s issues, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, low self-esteem, and those exploring gender identity or experiences in the armed forces. My approach is warm, genuine, and human. I’m here to listen, understand, and accompany you at your own pace, no pressure, no assumptions. Together, we can make sense of what’s happening in your life and help you feel more grounded, confident, and true to yourself again.
Feeling down lately and nothing seems to lift your spirits? Perhaps your anxiety, worrying and over-thinking is stopping you from moving forward? - Maybe you're overwhelmed by negative thoughts or intense emotions. Are your panic attacks preventing you from going to certain places or doing certain activities? Are you plagued by intrusive & distressing thoughts? Any, or all, of the above could be making you feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead?
Feeling down lately and nothing seems to lift your spirits? Perhaps your anxiety, worrying and over-thinking is stopping you from moving forward? - Maybe you're overwhelmed by negative thoughts or intense emotions. Are your panic attacks preventing you from going to certain places or doing certain activities? Are you plagued by intrusive & distressing thoughts? Any, or all, of the above could be making you feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead?
Feeling anxious, lost and not knowing where to start?
Drop me an email and we can start with a chat.
For over a decade, I have worked across private practice, educational settings, community services, and specialist trauma organisations.
My deep expertise is in long‑term therapeutic work, particularly working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I provide safe, boundaried, and trauma‑informed spaces where you can explore complex emotional and psychological experiences at your own pace. My approach is grounded in empathy, and respect. The work takes time while building trust in this relational dynamics.
Feeling anxious, lost and not knowing where to start?
Drop me an email and we can start with a chat.
For over a decade, I have worked across private practice, educational settings, community services, and specialist trauma organisations.
My deep expertise is in long‑term therapeutic work, particularly working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I provide safe, boundaried, and trauma‑informed spaces where you can explore complex emotional and psychological experiences at your own pace. My approach is grounded in empathy, and respect. The work takes time while building trust in this relational dynamics.
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner, manage arguments, get over a break up or recently discovered an affair? I am experienced in working with couples or individual to help overcome these issues. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, work related stress, bereavement, or lack of self esteem. I work integratively, which means I use different theoretical models to support my clients.
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner, manage arguments, get over a break up or recently discovered an affair? I am experienced in working with couples or individual to help overcome these issues. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, work related stress, bereavement, or lack of self esteem. I work integratively, which means I use different theoretical models to support my clients.
I am a fully qualified and accredited integrative therapist, experienced in working with both couples and individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I believe we all hold the potential to live as our best selves: content, and at peace. The key to this lies in understanding ourselves more deeply.
Some clients come to me in the midst of crisis, seeking immediate support, while others may be generally content but want guidance in moving forward with their lives. A central part of therapy often involves exploring how past experiences have shaped the person you are today, and how that awareness can help you create meaningful change.
I am a fully qualified and accredited integrative therapist, experienced in working with both couples and individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I believe we all hold the potential to live as our best selves: content, and at peace. The key to this lies in understanding ourselves more deeply.
Some clients come to me in the midst of crisis, seeking immediate support, while others may be generally content but want guidance in moving forward with their lives. A central part of therapy often involves exploring how past experiences have shaped the person you are today, and how that awareness can help you create meaningful change.
I am a counsellor to children / young people & adults. What I offer as a counsellor is a non-judgmental, safe environment where my clients can begin to explore their experiences. I consider your whole life experience and how this has impacted & influenced aspects of your life. Your reasons for seeking counselling could reflect patterns and themes such as feeling stuck in your life, experiencing difficulties, loss, relationship changes, emotional trauma, sexual trauma or physical abuse. I will work alongside you at your pace, in an honest and empathic way.
I am a counsellor to children / young people & adults. What I offer as a counsellor is a non-judgmental, safe environment where my clients can begin to explore their experiences. I consider your whole life experience and how this has impacted & influenced aspects of your life. Your reasons for seeking counselling could reflect patterns and themes such as feeling stuck in your life, experiencing difficulties, loss, relationship changes, emotional trauma, sexual trauma or physical abuse. I will work alongside you at your pace, in an honest and empathic way.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in HR4
20+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in HR4 who prioritize treating:
| 82% | Anxiety |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Depression |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 64% | Bereavement |
| 59% | Stress |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 71% | Aviva |
| 57% | Vitality |
| 43% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in HR4 see their clients
| 95% | In Person and Online | |
| 5% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 18% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in HR4?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.