Counselling in London
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Counsellor, MA, COSRT General
Verified Verified
London EC2M
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.
Eva Koumpli
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
London W1T
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.
Fiona Smith
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SE20
Assertiveness & Confidence | Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem; Working with anxiety addiction separation and divorce affairs and betrayals feeling sad family issues bullying depression trauma relationship stress.
I BEGAN MY DEVELOPMENT DURING 1998 MBACP Professionally Registered Certificate of Proficiency awarded - BACP Accredited Voluntary Register 155943 - Professional Standards Authority Qualified BACP. We may all experience psychological pain or turmoil at times - sometimes this may be transient, but sometimes these feelings may persist, and feel insurmountable. This is where counselling and psychotherapy can help. May feel like the same problems and relationship patterns keep repeating themselves, despite your best efforts to move on with your life. You may not be quite able to define exactly what you are feeling, or your emotions m
Assertiveness & Confidence | Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem; Working with anxiety addiction separation and divorce affairs and betrayals feeling sad family issues bullying depression trauma relationship stress.
I BEGAN MY DEVELOPMENT DURING 1998 MBACP Professionally Registered Certificate of Proficiency awarded - BACP Accredited Voluntary Register 155943 - Professional Standards Authority Qualified BACP. We may all experience psychological pain or turmoil at times - sometimes this may be transient, but sometimes these feelings may persist, and feel insurmountable. This is where counselling and psychotherapy can help. May feel like the same problems and relationship patterns keep repeating themselves, despite your best efforts to move on with your life. You may not be quite able to define exactly what you are feeling, or your emotions m
Amanda Watson
Psychotherapist, PsychD
Verified Verified
London NW1 (Online Only)
I am also able to support clients with psychological and emotional issues around sex, love, relationships (of all kinds), as well as sex/porn addictions, sexual abuse, BDSM/Kink, affairs, infidelity, etc.
I offer psychotherapy and counselling to individuals and couples/partnerships of all sexual orientations with a supportive and non judgemental approach. I work from an integrative perspective using a range of theories and strategies to suit the specific needs of the client and I specialise in Psychosexual and Relationship issues. I have a 25 year background in Education and Teaching. Please check out my website: www.amandalisawatson.com
I am also able to support clients with psychological and emotional issues around sex, love, relationships (of all kinds), as well as sex/porn addictions, sexual abuse, BDSM/Kink, affairs, infidelity, etc.
I offer psychotherapy and counselling to individuals and couples/partnerships of all sexual orientations with a supportive and non judgemental approach. I work from an integrative perspective using a range of theories and strategies to suit the specific needs of the client and I specialise in Psychosexual and Relationship issues. I have a 25 year background in Education and Teaching. Please check out my website: www.amandalisawatson.com
Alessia Vignali
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London E8
Anxiety, Depression and Stress might be impacting your wellbeing and happiness and you would like to feel able to better manage your emotions. You might be experiencing low self-esteem, low self-worth or going through a difficult time like divorce, job-loss, bereavement, illness or a combination. Substance misuse could have ensued as a way of coping with stress or past traumatic experiences. Relationships might be impaired resulting in trust issues, conflict, infidelity. You might be experiencing sexuality issues like low sexual desire, E.D. or you might want to explore sexuality, kink, polyamorous and open relationships.
Anxiety, Depression and Stress might be impacting your wellbeing and happiness and you would like to feel able to better manage your emotions. You might be experiencing low self-esteem, low self-worth or going through a difficult time like divorce, job-loss, bereavement, illness or a combination. Substance misuse could have ensued as a way of coping with stress or past traumatic experiences. Relationships might be impaired resulting in trust issues, conflict, infidelity. You might be experiencing sexuality issues like low sexual desire, E.D. or you might want to explore sexuality, kink, polyamorous and open relationships.
Dr Joyline Gozho
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London SE1
Troubling thoughts, feelings, emotions, & repetitive behaviors can be safely explored & understood with the help of an experienced therapist. I work with individuals, couples and run groups. I help people who are experiencing a broad range of issues such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, loneliness, rejection, infidelity, dependency, stuckness, eating disorders, abusive relationships, & seeking meaning in life. I use the psychodynamic model & CBT when necessary. Apart from being a therapist, I am a Lecturer at Birkbeck Uni on the MSc in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy course. Please visit www.citysanctuarytherapy.com
Troubling thoughts, feelings, emotions, & repetitive behaviors can be safely explored & understood with the help of an experienced therapist. I work with individuals, couples and run groups. I help people who are experiencing a broad range of issues such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, loneliness, rejection, infidelity, dependency, stuckness, eating disorders, abusive relationships, & seeking meaning in life. I use the psychodynamic model & CBT when necessary. Apart from being a therapist, I am a Lecturer at Birkbeck Uni on the MSc in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy course. Please visit www.citysanctuarytherapy.com
Alexandra Lowe
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London N8
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a Psychosexual Therapist working with individuals and couples, with issues around communication, desire/arousal, orgasm, erectile difficulties, vaginal discomfort/pain, trauma, body image issues, sexual identity, menopause, affairs, non monogamous, polyamorous relationships, porn addiction, kink, bdsm.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, or that you're lacking a sense of purpose? Is something holding you back from living the life you want to live? Maybe you are struggling to communicate and connect with your partner? Do you question why you keep repeating the same patterns? My aim is to help you explore your feelings, thoughts and emotions and the affect they have on your behaviour and mood. I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative one, with us working side-by-side to develop your inner resources, communication skills, improve awareness of yourself, your body and your relationships with others.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a Psychosexual Therapist working with individuals and couples, with issues around communication, desire/arousal, orgasm, erectile difficulties, vaginal discomfort/pain, trauma, body image issues, sexual identity, menopause, affairs, non monogamous, polyamorous relationships, porn addiction, kink, bdsm.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, or that you're lacking a sense of purpose? Is something holding you back from living the life you want to live? Maybe you are struggling to communicate and connect with your partner? Do you question why you keep repeating the same patterns? My aim is to help you explore your feelings, thoughts and emotions and the affect they have on your behaviour and mood. I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative one, with us working side-by-side to develop your inner resources, communication skills, improve awareness of yourself, your body and your relationships with others.
Sem Dogan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW4
At depth, I have experience working with relationships (communication barriers, infidelity, emotional reactivity), trauma, complex child-hood trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and communication issues, as well as in other areas.
I am committed to offering a safe, non-judgemental, caring and professional relationship that holds the needs of my client as central. With a willingness to journey your experience alongside you, together we can identify, better understand and actively address your difficulties. You may sense something’s not right in your life, you may feel anxious or want to explore events in your personal relationships or from your childhood. Whatever it is, we can find ways to ease your distress and heal what's hurting.
At depth, I have experience working with relationships (communication barriers, infidelity, emotional reactivity), trauma, complex child-hood trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and communication issues, as well as in other areas.
I am committed to offering a safe, non-judgemental, caring and professional relationship that holds the needs of my client as central. With a willingness to journey your experience alongside you, together we can identify, better understand and actively address your difficulties. You may sense something’s not right in your life, you may feel anxious or want to explore events in your personal relationships or from your childhood. Whatever it is, we can find ways to ease your distress and heal what's hurting.
Isabelle Kirsch
Counsellor, PsychD
Verified Verified
London SW18 (Online Only)
Taking the first step to solve intimacy issues can often feel intimidating but from our first call I will help you feel as comfortable as I can. . Through positive-oriented therapy, I help you get to the root cause of the problem and guide you to implement practical solutions. I work extensively with clients struggling with sexual issues such as low sexual desire, anxiety, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and sex/porn addiction as well as couples looking to fix relationship problems which include communication difficulties, mismatched libido, conflict and betrayal.
Taking the first step to solve intimacy issues can often feel intimidating but from our first call I will help you feel as comfortable as I can. . Through positive-oriented therapy, I help you get to the root cause of the problem and guide you to implement practical solutions. I work extensively with clients struggling with sexual issues such as low sexual desire, anxiety, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and sex/porn addiction as well as couples looking to fix relationship problems which include communication difficulties, mismatched libido, conflict and betrayal.
Irina Aron
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW6
My clients' goal is to design the life they love. They are typically internationally mobile people who are facing challenges related to significant change – moving between different countries/cultures, change in their relationship status or professional roles. They might be going through challenging times in life and facing difficult choices: infidelity, separation, empty nest syndrome. We work in their first or second language - English, Russian or Bulgarian. And even if I don’t speak your native tongue, as someone who is multilingual, I understand the challenges and gifts that come with bilingualism and multilingualism.
My clients' goal is to design the life they love. They are typically internationally mobile people who are facing challenges related to significant change – moving between different countries/cultures, change in their relationship status or professional roles. They might be going through challenging times in life and facing difficult choices: infidelity, separation, empty nest syndrome. We work in their first or second language - English, Russian or Bulgarian. And even if I don’t speak your native tongue, as someone who is multilingual, I understand the challenges and gifts that come with bilingualism and multilingualism.
Perch Therapy
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
London W1W (Online Only)
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Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW4
I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, anger management, eating disorders, addictions, relationship issues, sexual assault, and work related stress issues. With couples I deal with communication styles, relational and attachment patterns and I am particularly interested in the complex issues surrounding infidelity and betrayal.
I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, anger management, eating disorders, addictions, relationship issues, sexual assault, and work related stress issues. With couples I deal with communication styles, relational and attachment patterns and I am particularly interested in the complex issues surrounding infidelity and betrayal.
Martin Firstbrook
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SE1
Many of my clients are struggling with their life, relationships and work challenges for all sorts of reasons including anxiety, feeling low/depression, relationship conflict, imposter syndrome, anger, panic attacks, betrayal, feelings of isolation, trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, bereavement, self-harm, suicidality, work related challenges.
Life...Relationships...Work.... I partner with individuals and couples who want a place to reflect and make sense of their current difficulties so that they can get back on track. I offer a friendly, down to earth, research backed approach both online and face to face. I can provide counselling, psychotherapy and coaching, or a combination as determined by your unique needs. I start from the perspective that people make sense i.e. their behaviour and what they are experiencing have meaning that can be understood in the context of their history and their current life context.
Many of my clients are struggling with their life, relationships and work challenges for all sorts of reasons including anxiety, feeling low/depression, relationship conflict, imposter syndrome, anger, panic attacks, betrayal, feelings of isolation, trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, bereavement, self-harm, suicidality, work related challenges.
Life...Relationships...Work.... I partner with individuals and couples who want a place to reflect and make sense of their current difficulties so that they can get back on track. I offer a friendly, down to earth, research backed approach both online and face to face. I can provide counselling, psychotherapy and coaching, or a combination as determined by your unique needs. I start from the perspective that people make sense i.e. their behaviour and what they are experiencing have meaning that can be understood in the context of their history and their current life context.
Benjamin Ng
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW18 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am an American-trained member of the BACP, with 9 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients struggling with a range of mental health difficulties (chronic and acute: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma), but have specific experience with relationship issues (infidelity, breakups/divorce, struggles to connect); grief, bereavement and loss; and addiction. My style is warm and interactive, but challenging when needed. Being non-judgmental, and treating others with respect, sensitivity, and compassion is the bedrock of counselling, and is built into all of my feedback and reflections.
Welcome! I am an American-trained member of the BACP, with 9 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients struggling with a range of mental health difficulties (chronic and acute: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma), but have specific experience with relationship issues (infidelity, breakups/divorce, struggles to connect); grief, bereavement and loss; and addiction. My style is warm and interactive, but challenging when needed. Being non-judgmental, and treating others with respect, sensitivity, and compassion is the bedrock of counselling, and is built into all of my feedback and reflections.
John Wenger
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SE18
I work alongside people who are dealing with all kinds of issues, including, but not limited to, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, family issues, career and life choices, affairs and betrayals, separation and divorce, abuse, anger management, bereavement, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, sex and sexuality, LGBT-related issues and stress.
I am a fully trained psychotherapist (MBACP Reg. & MNCPS Acc.) and supervisor with 20+ years experience. When life feels a little out of balance, it's important that we find our own answers to the things that concern us about our lives. It's also important that we find a way to do this that suits our preferences, our needs and our styles. It's vital that we find a place where we can consider those questions about our lives and the situations we find ourselves in with patience, compassion and care. Finding a counsellor or psychotherapist to be with us can bring enormous benefit during difficult times.
I work alongside people who are dealing with all kinds of issues, including, but not limited to, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, family issues, career and life choices, affairs and betrayals, separation and divorce, abuse, anger management, bereavement, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, sex and sexuality, LGBT-related issues and stress.
I am a fully trained psychotherapist (MBACP Reg. & MNCPS Acc.) and supervisor with 20+ years experience. When life feels a little out of balance, it's important that we find our own answers to the things that concern us about our lives. It's also important that we find a way to do this that suits our preferences, our needs and our styles. It's vital that we find a place where we can consider those questions about our lives and the situations we find ourselves in with patience, compassion and care. Finding a counsellor or psychotherapist to be with us can bring enormous benefit during difficult times.
Nariman Aloosi
Psychotherapist, PsychD, COSRT General
Verified Verified
London SW16
I work with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, Sexual concerns and anxieties, relationship issues with individuals and couples, affairs, attachment difficulties, communication issues, and general anxiety, depression, and difficulties with life.
I offer my clients(both couple and individuals) a warm, safe and non-judgmental space using an integrative approach to support my clients in overcoming any issue, using a wide range of theories and modalities to suit the specific needs of the client. I specialise in Psychosexual and Relationship therapy for individuals and couples of all sexual orientations. After gaining a Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I trained with London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy accredited by Middlesex University in London. I also have an advanced Diploma in couples therapy at NAOS Institute (London).
I work with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, Sexual concerns and anxieties, relationship issues with individuals and couples, affairs, attachment difficulties, communication issues, and general anxiety, depression, and difficulties with life.
I offer my clients(both couple and individuals) a warm, safe and non-judgmental space using an integrative approach to support my clients in overcoming any issue, using a wide range of theories and modalities to suit the specific needs of the client. I specialise in Psychosexual and Relationship therapy for individuals and couples of all sexual orientations. After gaining a Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I trained with London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy accredited by Middlesex University in London. I also have an advanced Diploma in couples therapy at NAOS Institute (London).
Clair Morrow
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London E8
Support for negative relationship patterns, jealousy, insecurity, anger, anxious or avoidant attachment behaviour, infidelity, the impact of parenting, or how you were parented, on your current relationships. I help individuals to process their past, improve their relationships and move forward in life. At present, I work in central Brighton and online with clients across the UK. For more info, please visit my website: www.clairmorrowcounselling.com
Support for negative relationship patterns, jealousy, insecurity, anger, anxious or avoidant attachment behaviour, infidelity, the impact of parenting, or how you were parented, on your current relationships. I help individuals to process their past, improve their relationships and move forward in life. At present, I work in central Brighton and online with clients across the UK. For more info, please visit my website: www.clairmorrowcounselling.com
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Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London E1
Try as we might, life is not always easy & there may be times when we need additional support. Whether you are looking to work through a particular concern, or feel that you would benefit from a confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to vent and debrief, I am wholeheartedly here for you. I work with couples to address areas such as communication, conflict, betrayal, trust, & desire, as well as with adults to work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, & self-criticism. Complimentary consultations offered to all who are interested in engaging.
Try as we might, life is not always easy & there may be times when we need additional support. Whether you are looking to work through a particular concern, or feel that you would benefit from a confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to vent and debrief, I am wholeheartedly here for you. I work with couples to address areas such as communication, conflict, betrayal, trust, & desire, as well as with adults to work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, & self-criticism. Complimentary consultations offered to all who are interested in engaging.
Avaly Jones
Counsellor, COSRT General
Verified Verified
London CM22
For many people these can include communication difficulties, affairs, past relationships, difficulties forming relationships, separation or mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
I am a qualified relationship and Psychosexual therapist with over 16 years experience of working with clients in private practice as well as in organisations such as Relate. I have a real passion for the work I do and I’m committed towards helping individuals and couples to work through their issues in a safe and non-judgemental environment. I understand we all have to face difficult moments in life, and so I provide a space for you to work through these challenges and find healthy ways and practical tools to change or manage them.
For many people these can include communication difficulties, affairs, past relationships, difficulties forming relationships, separation or mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
I am a qualified relationship and Psychosexual therapist with over 16 years experience of working with clients in private practice as well as in organisations such as Relate. I have a real passion for the work I do and I’m committed towards helping individuals and couples to work through their issues in a safe and non-judgemental environment. I understand we all have to face difficult moments in life, and so I provide a space for you to work through these challenges and find healthy ways and practical tools to change or manage them.
London Clinic for Sex and Relationship Therapy
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London W1T
The London Clinic for Sex and Relationship Therapy (LCSRT) offers a holistic approach to sexual and relationship wellness combining online classes with personalised therapeutic programmes. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, compulsive sexual behaviour, gender identity, body image, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, we’re here for you. Helping you thrive whatever your sex or relationship difficulties.
The London Clinic for Sex and Relationship Therapy (LCSRT) offers a holistic approach to sexual and relationship wellness combining online classes with personalised therapeutic programmes. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, compulsive sexual behaviour, gender identity, body image, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, we’re here for you. Helping you thrive whatever your sex or relationship difficulties.
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Infidelity Counsellors
How does therapy for infidelity work?
A skilled infidelity therapist will provide a safe space for clients to communicate their feelings and concerns. The goal is to be completely honest about what led to the cheating and how it has affected the entire family to prevent it from recurring in the future. The therapist will help the clients work on rebuilding mutual trust and respect and developing better communication and conflict-resolution skills. If the goal is to remain a couple, clients will learn the “danger signs” for their specific relationship, and they will make a renewed commitment to be faithful.
How long does therapy for infidelity take?
Recovery from infidelity can take time, and it can vary from person to person. Generally, a therapist will want to see the clients at least once a week for around six months. Then the sessions can be arranged as needed, depending on the clients’ individual needs. While therapy may end or shift to an as-needed basis, it can take up to two years or more for some clients to fully recover from infidelity.
How does therapy help the partner who was cheated on?
When a client discovers their partner’s infidelity, their trust in the relationship and in the life they had together may be shattered. They often experience mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They don’t always want to stay in the relationship; they may feel ambivalent or may even want to leave. Therapy gives these clients a safe and healthy way to communicate all of their complicated emotions and concerns.
How does therapy help the partner who committed infidelity?
Infidelity often occurs when one or both partners’ emotional needs are not being met in the relationship. Therapy can help this client understand why they cheated and figure out how to address those unmet needs without resorting to infidelity in the future. This can lessen (but not entirely eliminate) the risk of repeated infidelity. Clients who cheat may also feel intense guilt about deceiving their partners, a sentiment that they can work through in therapy.