Counselling in London
Sandro @ Crystal Layers Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, COSRT General
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London WC1N
I am a Clinical Sexologist and Couples therapist, with the aim of supporting YOU!. Promoting sex positive values when working with all aspects of Psychosexual therapy (Female and Male) . I work with a pluralistic approach rather than a model specific approach; therefore integrating valuable and practical theories, techniques and interventions. 'SEX - Almost everyone does it, but no one wants to talk about it', SHAME and GUILT are strong reasons, who to trust? who would understand? - Sexologists are here to help you to remove that heavy burden and dark layers.
I am a Clinical Sexologist and Couples therapist, with the aim of supporting YOU!. Promoting sex positive values when working with all aspects of Psychosexual therapy (Female and Male) . I work with a pluralistic approach rather than a model specific approach; therefore integrating valuable and practical theories, techniques and interventions. 'SEX - Almost everyone does it, but no one wants to talk about it', SHAME and GUILT are strong reasons, who to trust? who would understand? - Sexologists are here to help you to remove that heavy burden and dark layers.
Jalissa Clarke
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1W
You may be looking for a therapeutic space to explore what you’re going through right now. If you find yourself experiencing similar patterns in your relationships, home life or even your career, sometimes it may help to explore your past to understand if it's playing a role in your current experiences. Alternatively, you may be looking for ways to manage your current feelings and need a space outside of your daily routine to decompress and try to find a new way of coping with life’s stressors. Together, we can work towards finding a therapeutic approach that prioritises your needs and allows you to feel heard.
You may be looking for a therapeutic space to explore what you’re going through right now. If you find yourself experiencing similar patterns in your relationships, home life or even your career, sometimes it may help to explore your past to understand if it's playing a role in your current experiences. Alternatively, you may be looking for ways to manage your current feelings and need a space outside of your daily routine to decompress and try to find a new way of coping with life’s stressors. Together, we can work towards finding a therapeutic approach that prioritises your needs and allows you to feel heard.
James Walford
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London SE24
I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, addiction and living with chronic illnesses. However I will work with any issues that you would like to bring to therapy that are affecting your life today.
I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, addiction and living with chronic illnesses. However I will work with any issues that you would like to bring to therapy that are affecting your life today.
Christopher Wilson
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
London SE20 (Online Only)
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with diverse experience working in various agency settings. Let me assist in alleviating your stress and anxiety and enabling you to live a fuller and richer life personally and professionally. Through working with clients, I have utilised various counselling approaches tailored to meet each client's unique needs. By providing a safe and empathetic space, I aim to explore historic trauma that is holding you back from reaching your fullest potential. Together, we can delve into early experiences that may still impact you today.
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with diverse experience working in various agency settings. Let me assist in alleviating your stress and anxiety and enabling you to live a fuller and richer life personally and professionally. Through working with clients, I have utilised various counselling approaches tailored to meet each client's unique needs. By providing a safe and empathetic space, I aim to explore historic trauma that is holding you back from reaching your fullest potential. Together, we can delve into early experiences that may still impact you today.
Brigid Morris
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London N1
You might be experiencing difficulties at work, in your relationships or in your relationship with yourself. You may be looking for a safe space to explore difficult thoughts and feelings, or significant events and experiences in your life. You perhaps are feeling ill at ease, or lost, not knowing who to turn to or what to do next. Psychotherapy can provide a helpful space in which to work this through.
You might be experiencing difficulties at work, in your relationships or in your relationship with yourself. You may be looking for a safe space to explore difficult thoughts and feelings, or significant events and experiences in your life. You perhaps are feeling ill at ease, or lost, not knowing who to turn to or what to do next. Psychotherapy can provide a helpful space in which to work this through.
Barbara Guenther
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified Verified
London NW3
Whether it's about breaking negative patterns, processing trauma, mourning, or a problem with attraction to unfulfilling relationships, the gently routined, contained process of unpacking our luggage in therapy and exploring our inner worlds can be a healing and creatively enriching process. The specific reasons why we seek therapy are as unique as we are, but the underlying drivers are shared by all of us. All of us were born to someone, and we all try to find our way in life to differing degrees of difficulty. In this sense, we find ourselves in distress because we are human and suffer from the human condition.
Whether it's about breaking negative patterns, processing trauma, mourning, or a problem with attraction to unfulfilling relationships, the gently routined, contained process of unpacking our luggage in therapy and exploring our inner worlds can be a healing and creatively enriching process. The specific reasons why we seek therapy are as unique as we are, but the underlying drivers are shared by all of us. All of us were born to someone, and we all try to find our way in life to differing degrees of difficulty. In this sense, we find ourselves in distress because we are human and suffer from the human condition.
Katerina Fotopoulou
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London NW6
I am a chartered counselling psychologist, and UKCP registered psychotherapist with experience in working with adults of different ages and life challenges, including relational challenges, psychological pain, physical health problems, acquired brain injury or disease. My practice is influenced by three axons: philosophical perspectives on a meaningful life, specialist clinical knowledge on and experience with mental suffering and contemporary scientific knowledge about the mind and the brain.
I am a chartered counselling psychologist, and UKCP registered psychotherapist with experience in working with adults of different ages and life challenges, including relational challenges, psychological pain, physical health problems, acquired brain injury or disease. My practice is influenced by three axons: philosophical perspectives on a meaningful life, specialist clinical knowledge on and experience with mental suffering and contemporary scientific knowledge about the mind and the brain.
Dr Maxine King
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SE13 (Online Only)
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist and cognitive behavioural psychotherapist who has been in clinical practice since 2004. I offer modern, evidenced-based psychological therapy for adults experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties. I specialise in working with anxiety (including obsessive compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety, panic and post traumatic stress disorder), depression, trauma, low self-esteem and relationship problems.
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist and cognitive behavioural psychotherapist who has been in clinical practice since 2004. I offer modern, evidenced-based psychological therapy for adults experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties. I specialise in working with anxiety (including obsessive compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety, panic and post traumatic stress disorder), depression, trauma, low self-esteem and relationship problems.
Dionne Zara Akoto
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W1H
As a people pleaser, you are used to putting others before yourself. People often describe you as the Nice Guy/Girl and often confide in you with what they are going through but you don’t really have the someone to do the same for you. You often feel lonely, lost, unappreciated and unseen. You wonder when will I be seen and appreciated for all I do and who you are? When will I find someone to help me as much as I help others. What if that could all change?
As a people pleaser, you are used to putting others before yourself. People often describe you as the Nice Guy/Girl and often confide in you with what they are going through but you don’t really have the someone to do the same for you. You often feel lonely, lost, unappreciated and unseen. You wonder when will I be seen and appreciated for all I do and who you are? When will I find someone to help me as much as I help others. What if that could all change?
Juliana Neves
Psychotherapist, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London W2
I hold a BSc in Psychology from Brazil and I am a qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist with extensive training in various therapeutic approaches, research, reflective practice. Throughout my career, I have worked with adults in public mental health/community settings in the UK. My expertise lies in offering empathetic and effective assistance to individuals navigating through distressing emotions. With a strong commitment to fostering emotional well-being, I create a supportive and nurturing environment where adults and couples can explore their feelings and relationship to find meaningful solutions to their challenges.
I hold a BSc in Psychology from Brazil and I am a qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist with extensive training in various therapeutic approaches, research, reflective practice. Throughout my career, I have worked with adults in public mental health/community settings in the UK. My expertise lies in offering empathetic and effective assistance to individuals navigating through distressing emotions. With a strong commitment to fostering emotional well-being, I create a supportive and nurturing environment where adults and couples can explore their feelings and relationship to find meaningful solutions to their challenges.
Simon Newton Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
London NW11
Struggling with any anxieties/fears or low mood? I am a very experienced Adult Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working with adults of all ages who want to learn ways to manage their feelings, behaviours, thoughts, and/or physical symptoms. For 13 years, I have worked with adults and young people aged 16+, suffering from a range of emotional and mental health difficulties such as anxiety and low mood/depression. You will be offered a warm, friendly and non-judgemental space in which you can feel safe to talk and work on finding more helpful ways to manage current difficulties.
Struggling with any anxieties/fears or low mood? I am a very experienced Adult Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working with adults of all ages who want to learn ways to manage their feelings, behaviours, thoughts, and/or physical symptoms. For 13 years, I have worked with adults and young people aged 16+, suffering from a range of emotional and mental health difficulties such as anxiety and low mood/depression. You will be offered a warm, friendly and non-judgemental space in which you can feel safe to talk and work on finding more helpful ways to manage current difficulties.
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Bernard I Horsford
Counsellor, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
London W1J
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.
Dr Sian Morris
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW7
Fully accredited Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist offering individual therapy in South West London. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relational concerns. My priority to is to build a containing and supportive therapeutic relationship which creates a space for honest discussion and exploration. Psychological difficulties take many forms and people often convey that something is 'not quite right.' These difficulties can take us by surprise and often emerge when 'everything should be okay.'
Fully accredited Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist offering individual therapy in South West London. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relational concerns. My priority to is to build a containing and supportive therapeutic relationship which creates a space for honest discussion and exploration. Psychological difficulties take many forms and people often convey that something is 'not quite right.' These difficulties can take us by surprise and often emerge when 'everything should be okay.'
Amy Greiner
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW6 (Online Only)
Specialist in culturally sensitive counselling, identity, depression & self-esteem based issues. I am a non-judgemental counsellor, offering you a safe, trustworthy and supportive space so we might explore what may be holding you back from fully living. You may be feeling; anxious, depressed, unworthy, ashamed, stressed, confused, angry, overwhelmed, sad or lost. Your current situation could be due to a specific incident or a series of influences/events, but whatever the reason you are here now because you are looking for something to change in your life. If this sounds like you let's talk.
Specialist in culturally sensitive counselling, identity, depression & self-esteem based issues. I am a non-judgemental counsellor, offering you a safe, trustworthy and supportive space so we might explore what may be holding you back from fully living. You may be feeling; anxious, depressed, unworthy, ashamed, stressed, confused, angry, overwhelmed, sad or lost. Your current situation could be due to a specific incident or a series of influences/events, but whatever the reason you are here now because you are looking for something to change in your life. If this sounds like you let's talk.
Annie Pender
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SE1
I am an integrative psychotherapist who is warm and relational, bringing curiosity and creativity to working with you. I facilitate clients to discover the resources inside them to move through life's struggles. Difficult, painful, or confusing experiences can feel hard to make sense of alone, so having space to explore them in new ways and perspectives can help process and digest what is happening. Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious or restricted in your current situation, I provide a safe space for you to reconnect to your inner capacity to live the life you chose with understanding and vitality.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who is warm and relational, bringing curiosity and creativity to working with you. I facilitate clients to discover the resources inside them to move through life's struggles. Difficult, painful, or confusing experiences can feel hard to make sense of alone, so having space to explore them in new ways and perspectives can help process and digest what is happening. Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious or restricted in your current situation, I provide a safe space for you to reconnect to your inner capacity to live the life you chose with understanding and vitality.
Donna Mitchell
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW18 (Online Only)
Clients often come to me when they are feeling overwhelmed and stressed or in a rut. Together we can figure out what's going on for you and how you would like things to be different. I can help you to develop compassion toward yourself, boosting your self-esteem and facilitating a way for you to move forward with more confidence. We are able to do so much more with our lives and relationships when we are on our own team and I can assist with getting you there.
Clients often come to me when they are feeling overwhelmed and stressed or in a rut. Together we can figure out what's going on for you and how you would like things to be different. I can help you to develop compassion toward yourself, boosting your self-esteem and facilitating a way for you to move forward with more confidence. We are able to do so much more with our lives and relationships when we are on our own team and I can assist with getting you there.
Eirini Diathesopoulou
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SE1 (Online Only)
Welcome! Ready to make this change? People come to therapy with questions. Whatever your questions may be, we can work on the answers together. Common thoughts like “I’m not good enough”, “something is wrong with me”, “I’ll fail” or “I should have done ..”, can impact emotions, behaviours, and relationships. Do you want to find relief from suffering, and go on to build a richer, fuller life? If so, I can support you.
Welcome! Ready to make this change? People come to therapy with questions. Whatever your questions may be, we can work on the answers together. Common thoughts like “I’m not good enough”, “something is wrong with me”, “I’ll fail” or “I should have done ..”, can impact emotions, behaviours, and relationships. Do you want to find relief from suffering, and go on to build a richer, fuller life? If so, I can support you.
Emma Williams
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London N1
We are all influenced by the people in our lives and the experiences we have had both past and present, all of which serve to shape and define us. Sometimes we need help in understanding how the culmination of these factors can get in the way of being able to live life fully and with ease. Maybe you're looking for relief from the pain of anxiety or depression. You could be struggling with life changes or loss. You may want a better relationship with yourself and/or those closest to you. I offer a non-judgemental space in which I can help you to explore your feelings, beliefs and patterns of behaviour.
We are all influenced by the people in our lives and the experiences we have had both past and present, all of which serve to shape and define us. Sometimes we need help in understanding how the culmination of these factors can get in the way of being able to live life fully and with ease. Maybe you're looking for relief from the pain of anxiety or depression. You could be struggling with life changes or loss. You may want a better relationship with yourself and/or those closest to you. I offer a non-judgemental space in which I can help you to explore your feelings, beliefs and patterns of behaviour.
Dr Nathan Dowling
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London NW3
I am a Chartered Principal Clinical Psychologist whose approach to therapy is psychodynamic, focusing on understanding a person’s individual experience of the world and the problems they’ve come to live with. This involves us working together to try to understand the particular meaning of one’s difficulties and troubling feelings and how and why such distressing experiences have occurred at this point in life. Such understandings often help people feel less troubled and ‘stuck’, for example with depression, anxiety or traumatic experiences, clearing the way for the changes that have been longed-for but remained elusive.
I am a Chartered Principal Clinical Psychologist whose approach to therapy is psychodynamic, focusing on understanding a person’s individual experience of the world and the problems they’ve come to live with. This involves us working together to try to understand the particular meaning of one’s difficulties and troubling feelings and how and why such distressing experiences have occurred at this point in life. Such understandings often help people feel less troubled and ‘stuck’, for example with depression, anxiety or traumatic experiences, clearing the way for the changes that have been longed-for but remained elusive.
Nilima Choudhury
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London E8
I provide an initial session free of charge so that we can learn about each other and you can experience therapy from a practical perspective without the financial commitment. If we think we can work together, I offer weekly sessions, usually for the same day and time, but I am also happy to work a little more flexibly if you need.
I provide an initial session free of charge so that we can learn about each other and you can experience therapy from a practical perspective without the financial commitment. If we think we can work together, I offer weekly sessions, usually for the same day and time, but I am also happy to work a little more flexibly if you need.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in London
3,000+
Average cost per session
£75
Counsellors in London who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
84% | Self Esteem |
81% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Stress |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
63% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | Aviva |
65% | AXA PPP |
58% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in London see their clients
74% | In Person and Online | |
26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
24% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in London?
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.