Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in N2

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Edmund Giszter
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
I use a range of therapeutic approaches that combine looking into the past (psychodynamic), working in the present (mindfulness-based) and using an exploration of the therapist-client relationship (relational therapy) to help you become more aware of your patterns and grow beyond them.
These are difficult times in what can feel like a complex and troubling world. Sometimes things may feel overwhelming. How can we feel more grounded and content? How can we live more fully and more positively both within ourselves and with others? Talking to a therapist can be helpful, providing a safe and enquiring space to explore, find our footing again and grow from our challenges. Therapy may not always feel easy, but at its best it can be supportive, empowering and liberating.
I use a range of therapeutic approaches that combine looking into the past (psychodynamic), working in the present (mindfulness-based) and using an exploration of the therapist-client relationship (relational therapy) to help you become more aware of your patterns and grow beyond them.
These are difficult times in what can feel like a complex and troubling world. Sometimes things may feel overwhelming. How can we feel more grounded and content? How can we live more fully and more positively both within ourselves and with others? Talking to a therapist can be helpful, providing a safe and enquiring space to explore, find our footing again and grow from our challenges. Therapy may not always feel easy, but at its best it can be supportive, empowering and liberating.
07977 533620 View 07977 533620
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Dr Laura Cole
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am clinically trained to work with multiple therapeutic models, including (but not limited to) Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
Hi there, I'm Laura. I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) with over fifteen years experience working in the NHS and charity sector. I currently work within two specialist services in London working with individuals experiencing emotional difficulties. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I offer a safe and non-judgemental space, which is your time to explore some of the difficulties you have been facing and work together to find ways forward in your life.
I am clinically trained to work with multiple therapeutic models, including (but not limited to) Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
Hi there, I'm Laura. I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) with over fifteen years experience working in the NHS and charity sector. I currently work within two specialist services in London working with individuals experiencing emotional difficulties. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I offer a safe and non-judgemental space, which is your time to explore some of the difficulties you have been facing and work together to find ways forward in your life.
020 4538 8328 View 020 4538 8328
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Philip Adam Wood
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
My practice has a foundation in Mindfulness and a radical acceptance of the human condition.
There are times in everyone's life when things can feel overwhelming. At others, we can find ourselves repeating unhelpful or destructive patterns in our behaviour or relationships. At these difficult, and sometimes very distressing times, therapy can, quite literally, be a life-saver. For others, therapy can be an exciting and challenging space for personal development, growth and exploration. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I work in both the NHS and as a consultant in Private Practice. I am also a senior tutor at the Minster Centre a pre-eminent training organisation for Psychotherapists.
My practice has a foundation in Mindfulness and a radical acceptance of the human condition.
There are times in everyone's life when things can feel overwhelming. At others, we can find ourselves repeating unhelpful or destructive patterns in our behaviour or relationships. At these difficult, and sometimes very distressing times, therapy can, quite literally, be a life-saver. For others, therapy can be an exciting and challenging space for personal development, growth and exploration. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I work in both the NHS and as a consultant in Private Practice. I am also a senior tutor at the Minster Centre a pre-eminent training organisation for Psychotherapists.
07480 639080 View 07480 639080
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Mandi Simons Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
We provide you with a safe, confidential space to speak freely about what is on your mind and ensure you are matched with the most appropriate counsellor and therapeutic approach, such as short-term CBT or Mindfulness.
Finding the Right Counsellor for You. Welcome to Mandi Simons Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice. We are a team of experienced practitioners providing counselling which is tailored to your needs in Hampstead, Stanmore and online.Our team comprises of CBT and integrative therapists specialising in many different areas, such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, addiction, neurodiversity and relationship issues, allowing us to provide tailored expert help for all kinds of issues. lthough we are all experts in several different fields, we all share the same approach of working with clients in an empathic, individual way,
We provide you with a safe, confidential space to speak freely about what is on your mind and ensure you are matched with the most appropriate counsellor and therapeutic approach, such as short-term CBT or Mindfulness.
Finding the Right Counsellor for You. Welcome to Mandi Simons Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice. We are a team of experienced practitioners providing counselling which is tailored to your needs in Hampstead, Stanmore and online.Our team comprises of CBT and integrative therapists specialising in many different areas, such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, addiction, neurodiversity and relationship issues, allowing us to provide tailored expert help for all kinds of issues. lthough we are all experts in several different fields, we all share the same approach of working with clients in an empathic, individual way,
020 3872 2042 View 020 3872 2042
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Dror Cohen
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
I have studied and worked clinically with the following modalities of therapy: Psycho dynamic therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents, as well as parental counselling. I am also available for clinical supervision for psychologists and psychotherapists. I currently work as a lead psychologist for an adult health psychology service in a NHS teaching hospital. In this role I offer specialised therapy to adults and young adults with a range of psychological difficulties that include depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psycho sexual difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.
I have studied and worked clinically with the following modalities of therapy: Psycho dynamic therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents, as well as parental counselling. I am also available for clinical supervision for psychologists and psychotherapists. I currently work as a lead psychologist for an adult health psychology service in a NHS teaching hospital. In this role I offer specialised therapy to adults and young adults with a range of psychological difficulties that include depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psycho sexual difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.
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Matthew Benjamin Therapy
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
As a psychotherapeutic counsellor, I will encourage awareness, and facilitate change, using transactional analysis psychotherapy tools and drawing on my rich personal life experience and previous work with clients. I work with a broad range of clients who come to me with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and loss, relationship, work issues, stress, and low self-esteem.
As a psychotherapeutic counsellor, I will encourage awareness, and facilitate change, using transactional analysis psychotherapy tools and drawing on my rich personal life experience and previous work with clients. I work with a broad range of clients who come to me with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and loss, relationship, work issues, stress, and low self-esteem.
020 8106 5713 View 020 8106 5713
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Tim Williamson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
It was Mr Miyagi in the movie “The Karate Kid” who said, “You know, but you do not understand.” We are often aware of the feelings and thoughts we are having, the behaviours they are causing and the distress that can generate. We can even know the traumas that have happened that we can attribute them to. But we can’t understand or articulate them enough to change them and heal. Perhaps this is the way you feel? Maybe you have been struggling with anxiety, depression or both for some time and everyday life is more challenging than you want it to be? Maybe you’ve experienced a traumatic event that you can’t seem to get over?
It was Mr Miyagi in the movie “The Karate Kid” who said, “You know, but you do not understand.” We are often aware of the feelings and thoughts we are having, the behaviours they are causing and the distress that can generate. We can even know the traumas that have happened that we can attribute them to. But we can’t understand or articulate them enough to change them and heal. Perhaps this is the way you feel? Maybe you have been struggling with anxiety, depression or both for some time and everyday life is more challenging than you want it to be? Maybe you’ve experienced a traumatic event that you can’t seem to get over?
07480 488746 View 07480 488746
Photo of Chanice Langlais, Psychotherapist in N2, England
Chanice Langlais
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London N2  (Online Only)
Hi there, thank you for visiting my page. If you are looking for emotional support in a caring environment where you can feel heard and valued, I am able to offer this to you as part of my therapeutic services. Perhaps you have been experiencing ongoing concerns and require professional support; perhaps something is "missing" from your life or you have feelings of "emptiness"...whatever your concern may be, I am sure we can explore what may be going on for you right now.
Hi there, thank you for visiting my page. If you are looking for emotional support in a caring environment where you can feel heard and valued, I am able to offer this to you as part of my therapeutic services. Perhaps you have been experiencing ongoing concerns and require professional support; perhaps something is "missing" from your life or you have feelings of "emptiness"...whatever your concern may be, I am sure we can explore what may be going on for you right now.
020 3974 2978 View 020 3974 2978
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Amy Lyons
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Hi! I’m Amy. I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I was very lucky to really enjoy going to university to study psychology. I quickly knew it was the area I wanted to work in and so began my journey in training to be one, completing masters and doctorate degrees along the way! I’ve worked with lots of different people, including children and young people, older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. I have also worked with include both child and adult eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, stroke rehabilitation and people who have offended who are staying in hospital.
Hi! I’m Amy. I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I was very lucky to really enjoy going to university to study psychology. I quickly knew it was the area I wanted to work in and so began my journey in training to be one, completing masters and doctorate degrees along the way! I’ve worked with lots of different people, including children and young people, older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. I have also worked with include both child and adult eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, stroke rehabilitation and people who have offended who are staying in hospital.
020 3870 2957 View 020 3870 2957
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Little Bee Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Offering a fresh approach to psychological therapy from the young and vibrant Little Bee Clinic. We are here to support children, young people and families. Who are you? We are are a group of colleagues who aim to offer a modern approach to psychological therapy. We have all been trained as Clinical Psychologists, which means we have lots of experience working with children, young people and families.
Offering a fresh approach to psychological therapy from the young and vibrant Little Bee Clinic. We are here to support children, young people and families. Who are you? We are are a group of colleagues who aim to offer a modern approach to psychological therapy. We have all been trained as Clinical Psychologists, which means we have lots of experience working with children, young people and families.
020 3974 1825 View 020 3974 1825
Photo of Dr Bina Sharma, Psychologist in N2, England
Dr Bina Sharma
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and currently work in a specialist NHS service for people with learning disabilities. I also have a special interest in working with people with psychosis and unusual experiences and much of my pre-training experience was in this area.
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and currently work in a specialist NHS service for people with learning disabilities. I also have a special interest in working with people with psychosis and unusual experiences and much of my pre-training experience was in this area.
07481 363216 View 07481 363216
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Dr Sophie Fitzgerald
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, registered with The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). I have worked in both community and inpatient settings across different populations including older adults, adults including those with an eating disorder, children and adolescent, people with learning disabilities and people following a stroke or traumatic brain injury. ​I have gained experience of working with a range of different types of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema therapy and DBT.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, registered with The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). I have worked in both community and inpatient settings across different populations including older adults, adults including those with an eating disorder, children and adolescent, people with learning disabilities and people following a stroke or traumatic brain injury. ​I have gained experience of working with a range of different types of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema therapy and DBT.
01582 377903 View 01582 377903
Photo of Ioana Rotaru, Psychotherapist in N2, England
Ioana Rotaru
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
We are all bound to experience relational wounds, whether that happens in our attachment relationships with parents or later on in life in our romantic relationships. Sometimes we can integrate these wounds as part of life, but often they leave scars that impact our day-to-day life and future relationship dynamics. The hurt and pain experienced can affect our sense of self and it can create abandonment and other trauma-based responses. How we try to cope with our pain often causes more problems. Therapy with me helps you heal these wounds so that you can build loving, safe, and secure relationships with yourself and others.
We are all bound to experience relational wounds, whether that happens in our attachment relationships with parents or later on in life in our romantic relationships. Sometimes we can integrate these wounds as part of life, but often they leave scars that impact our day-to-day life and future relationship dynamics. The hurt and pain experienced can affect our sense of self and it can create abandonment and other trauma-based responses. How we try to cope with our pain often causes more problems. Therapy with me helps you heal these wounds so that you can build loving, safe, and secure relationships with yourself and others.
020 3319 4227 View 020 3319 4227
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Monica C Hypnotherapy
Verified Verified
London N2  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Monica Chatterjee. I work with a wide variety of people and problems using the Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy approach which is integrative and always puts YOU at the centre: it's your problem, your thoughts, feelings, behaviour and it's YOUR life. I help you find the answers and use hypnosis to strengthen your new-found beliefs. Maybe you are struggling with social anxiety, stress, insomnia, panic attacks, low esteem, habits, a phobia, asserting yourself, or something else that's blocking your potential or your peace of mind.
Hello! My name is Monica Chatterjee. I work with a wide variety of people and problems using the Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy approach which is integrative and always puts YOU at the centre: it's your problem, your thoughts, feelings, behaviour and it's YOUR life. I help you find the answers and use hypnosis to strengthen your new-found beliefs. Maybe you are struggling with social anxiety, stress, insomnia, panic attacks, low esteem, habits, a phobia, asserting yourself, or something else that's blocking your potential or your peace of mind.
020 3835 6124 View 020 3835 6124
Photo of Maryam Keshavarz, Psychotherapist in N2, England
Maryam Keshavarz
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
I aim to tailor the therapy to meet clients very specific needs with an empathetic and congruent approach. Confidentiality and trust are essential to the counselling process. Clients may share difficult feelings and thoughts with me safe in the knowledge that their personal identity and information will be retained in confidence. I am here for you, to build trust and confidence and to help you unlock your true potential. Therapy might seem daunting at first, but my aim is to bring my clients into contact with what matters in life, to ground them and assist them to encounter​ themselves and others​ better. ​
I aim to tailor the therapy to meet clients very specific needs with an empathetic and congruent approach. Confidentiality and trust are essential to the counselling process. Clients may share difficult feelings and thoughts with me safe in the knowledge that their personal identity and information will be retained in confidence. I am here for you, to build trust and confidence and to help you unlock your true potential. Therapy might seem daunting at first, but my aim is to bring my clients into contact with what matters in life, to ground them and assist them to encounter​ themselves and others​ better. ​
020 3984 9072 View 020 3984 9072
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Dr Charlotte Whiteley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am a chartered psychologist drawing on eastern philosophies, compassion focused practices and evidence based psychology to help clients fully understand experiences, to create dialogue and compassion for all the different emotions, thoughts, behaviours, impulses experienced. Living as a human can be confusing, complex and lonely and through my work I help clients to create more clarity and to develop ways of offering kindness to painful experience. I draw on talking, role plays, meditations, visualisations and other practices that might help get to know experiences in more depth.
I am a chartered psychologist drawing on eastern philosophies, compassion focused practices and evidence based psychology to help clients fully understand experiences, to create dialogue and compassion for all the different emotions, thoughts, behaviours, impulses experienced. Living as a human can be confusing, complex and lonely and through my work I help clients to create more clarity and to develop ways of offering kindness to painful experience. I draw on talking, role plays, meditations, visualisations and other practices that might help get to know experiences in more depth.
020 3984 9107 View 020 3984 9107
Photo of Sophie Spiegler, Psychotherapist in N2, England
Sophie Spiegler
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
I'm a trauma informed psychotherapist with over 11 years experience and prior I was a mentor for over 17 yeas. I work relational, offering my full attention, heart and soul. Working collaboratively, I will use attunement and creativity, supporting you to find balance between building trust and safety, whilst providing enough challenge so that you can find deep lasting change from long standing painful relational patterns. I specialise in trauma, including relational trauma, family dysfunction, childhood and adult sexual trauma and those going through life transitions.
I'm a trauma informed psychotherapist with over 11 years experience and prior I was a mentor for over 17 yeas. I work relational, offering my full attention, heart and soul. Working collaboratively, I will use attunement and creativity, supporting you to find balance between building trust and safety, whilst providing enough challenge so that you can find deep lasting change from long standing painful relational patterns. I specialise in trauma, including relational trauma, family dysfunction, childhood and adult sexual trauma and those going through life transitions.
020 3909 9880 View 020 3909 9880
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Cbt Psychotherapist Nicole Sufrin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
London N2  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Nicole, I'm a qualified, accredited CBT Therapist (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies). If depression or anxiety are holding you back from reaching your potential and living in line with your values and you are looking for practical coping tools and a solution focussed approach, please do be in touch. I am experienced in successfully treating depression, low self-esteem and all anxiety disorders including social anxiety.
Hi! I'm Nicole, I'm a qualified, accredited CBT Therapist (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies). If depression or anxiety are holding you back from reaching your potential and living in line with your values and you are looking for practical coping tools and a solution focussed approach, please do be in touch. I am experienced in successfully treating depression, low self-esteem and all anxiety disorders including social anxiety.
020 3816 3753 View 020 3816 3753
Photo of Sophie Michele Demuth, Psychotherapist in N2, England
Sophie Michele Demuth
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London N2  (Online Only)
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist meaning I draw on a range of modalities to help my clients. I am interested in the relationship between thinking, emotions, past development, spiritual beliefs and lifestyle and how psychotherapy can help restore a natural balance between these processes. Many clients who present with anxiety, depression and other diagnoses experience confusion, hopelessness and loss of control. Exploring relationships, meaning, choices and connections can enhance their capacity for growth and development. Therapy can help clients experience powerful personal change in themselves and often in others around them.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist meaning I draw on a range of modalities to help my clients. I am interested in the relationship between thinking, emotions, past development, spiritual beliefs and lifestyle and how psychotherapy can help restore a natural balance between these processes. Many clients who present with anxiety, depression and other diagnoses experience confusion, hopelessness and loss of control. Exploring relationships, meaning, choices and connections can enhance their capacity for growth and development. Therapy can help clients experience powerful personal change in themselves and often in others around them.
020 8106 2977 View 020 8106 2977
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Lina Helena Milner
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
My specialism is relationship and sex therapy for couples and individuals. Every relationship has a challenge, but if you feel that the problem has persisted for too long and caused a lot of distress for you, do contact me and we can have a conversation about the type of counselling that will suit your needs. I also work with individuals who and trying get over break up or have difficulties in forming or ending relationships. I offer an empathetic, safe, and professional environment within which we can work together to facilitate the potential for change in the relationship and work towards sexual health, happiness and well-being.
My specialism is relationship and sex therapy for couples and individuals. Every relationship has a challenge, but if you feel that the problem has persisted for too long and caused a lot of distress for you, do contact me and we can have a conversation about the type of counselling that will suit your needs. I also work with individuals who and trying get over break up or have difficulties in forming or ending relationships. I offer an empathetic, safe, and professional environment within which we can work together to facilitate the potential for change in the relationship and work towards sexual health, happiness and well-being.
07723 456237 View 07723 456237

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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors

How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.

When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.

Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.