Counselling in N1
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Awawu Ola Ajala
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Systemic Family Therapy is a branch of Psychotherapy that promotes change and emotional growth through the shared exploration of troubling experiences; it helps find possible solutions to difficult situations. In life individuals, couples, and families can face many stresses, worries, and changes that can be hard to manage. When difficulties do not resolve naturally or when it feels like close relationships are suffering, Systemic Psychotherapy can help. Systemic Psychotherapy can help to address a range of difficulties and it can be applied to work with both individuals as well as groups of people.

Gina Aku Silva
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Counselling offers a unique opportunity to pay focused attention to anything that you might want to talk about. This happens in an environment that feels safe, trusting and free of judgement. By exploring your past experiences, we can make connections in relation to your present circumstances.

Maria Klatsa
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a BACP registered integrative therapist. I have a particular interest in the research field of Attachment Theory. I have worked with and have extensive experience with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addictions, eating disorders, abuse, bullying, loss, grief, suicide and suicidal ideation amongst many others. I specialise in trauma, in whatever shape that has taken for you. I work with relationship issues of all kinds, family relationship issues, friends and social relationship issues, romantic relationship issues & work relationship issues.

CBT4Me
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
CBT 4 Me takes a no-nonsense approach to supporting you when life becomes challenging. The company is created by clinicians who have NHS clincal experience. All therapists are accredited members of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

Catherine Bechirian
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Verified
I have 17 years experience of offering a supportive, confidential place in which to make some sense of symptoms such as anxiety, stress, depression, or a sense of general dissatisfaction. You may have suffered a loss, or trauma, or be going through a transition in your life and would like some help in learning to cope. People come to therapy for many reasons, and I see my role as therapist as being someone who can support you in learning more about yourself, your thinking and behaviours, your relationships, and your unconscious motivations, supporting you to create meaning, and to make the changes that you feel you need.

Saniye Aldemir
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 20 years' practical experience. To date I have worked with a large range of different individuals, couples, families, and young persons, supporting them on the journey of finding clarity, understanding, and authentic self-power in the face of many different life issues and personal challenges. I have been an active therapist in both public sector organisations as well as in private practice in the UK, Turkey, and Austria. Having been trained and having worked in London, Vienna, and Istanbul, I speak fluent English, German, and Turkish

John Mackessy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Many clients have said that they find me approachable and warm, which is important to me, as the relationship in counselling and therapy needs to create a foundation of trust and security. Sometimes this 'therapeutic relationship' is right at the heart of the work, with a client needing to explore and work through their own history or personal circumstances. For others, their needs might take the work in quite a different direction, perhaps with more focused skills-based input from myself (using CBT and other resources). As an Integrative practitioner I adapt my work to my client's needs and review regularly to assure this focus.
Waitlist for new clients

Nardine Khalil
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Verified
I set up my practice to reach out to individuals who struggle to feel at home within themselves, or in their communities. I specialise in working with individuals who struggle with identity issues due to factors of race, religion, politics, culture or language; individuals who feel like they don’t belong, and individuals who have complicated relationships with their bodies. I offer therapy in Arabic and English, and also therapy with children and adolescents.

Rebecca G Kirkpatrick
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy room 2minutes from Angel Tube Station (Islington). Straight forward therapeutic conversations. Life issues viewed through an existential lens. Specialising in relationships issues, depression and anxiety. Evening sessions and Zoom sessions available from February 2023. UKCP/ BACP qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
Not accepting new clients

Christopher Lloyd
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
You may have come across my page as you're struggling... I firmly believe that everyone can go through periods where things seem insurmountable. It may be that life has become difficult only very recently or that you've realised you have been struggling to cope over the longer term. Nevertheless, it is often the very meanings we give to these situations that has caused us problems or feelings of distress. We may have learnt unhelpful ways of coping with distressing feelings, which in the longer term seem to maintain our distress. I offer a warm, safe and affirming space where you can make sense of your difficulties.

Jai Crookshank
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
Verified
My name is Jai and I’m a UKCP member psychotherapist. I run a private practice in Hackney and Islington, North East London and also work as a psychotherapist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space in which we can explore your needs and concerns. I work holistically and creatively, placing the therapeutic relationship at the heart of my practice. We will work together to explore the causes of your difficulties, make sense of your experiences, identify your resources and move towards your desired goals. I believe that all behaviour is developed as a way to meet our needs.

Sarah Rimer
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As an Integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for therapy. I appreciate choosing the right therapist is a challenging first step. Nonetheless, you know that you need to explore, understand and heal. However, it is not uncommon that you feel uncertain about exactly what you want, but you are aware that something is not working for you. What I can offer is therapy that offers the opportunity to gain clarity and better navigate your wellbeing.

David Wilson
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I have a warm and down-to-earth approach, offering one-to-one sessions, for you to talk about whatever is on your mind and offer both short and long-term support. Please below for the issues I work most effectively with.

Amina Ispahani
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist based in Central/North London. I specialise in attachment, self-worth, relational issues and cultural/ identity issues. I provide a safe, warm and non-judgemental space to explore what is going on in your life. Any issue, big or small is valued, and together we can work through anything from daily struggles to deep-rooted issues. In a fast-paced world, with constant pressures on us, it can be difficult to find the emotional and physical space for yourself and your feelings. This is what I can help you with.

Daniela Fanelli
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My great passion in my job is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience, helping them to find a healthy perception of themselves. The psychotherapeutic relationship is a safe and creative space that enables you to explore yourself and your relationships with other people, and various other aspects of your life without feeling judged. Psychotherapy helps you to better understand your past experiences, but it doesn't always have to be focused on your past. It often explores how you feel, here-and-now, and the ways you can bring more vitality, creativity and happiness into your life.

Susanne Zahn-Willsdon
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I am a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist Core Process Psychotherapist (CPP). CPP, a mindfulness based, transpersonal approach, aims to address all aspects that make us who we are; there is complete interaction between the heart, mind, body, and spirit. Practicing mindfulness in relationship, I seek to offer a safe, non-judgemental space in which to deeply explore and integrate with kindness and compassion, orienting to your inherent health and wisdom, thus enabling you to move beyond your patterning and changing your relationship to yourself and others. I practice in person in- and outdoors, and also online.

Jennifer Trak
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I support people to deepen their understanding and acceptance of themselves in a way that honours who they are as a person.To truly understand where you’re coming from, it’s important for me to learn about who you are and understand your current issues in the context of past experiences and how you have been impacted by cultural, societal or familial pressures. I’m interested in engaging people as their true selves and working together to create a safe, authentic and vulnerable connection.

Yue Wang
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, This may take you a lot of thinking and courage to come. Life can be challenging, full of uncertainties, sometimes make us feel out of control. You may feel depressed, empty, anxious or angry; you may find it’s difficult to make sense of things happened on you or others; you may struggle within a relationship or feel lost of meanings. I am here to help by providing a secure, non-judgmental space for you to express. We may focus on the presenting issue or look at how the past and present influence each other, we will identify patterns, triggers or core believes, we work together on this journey of healing and change.

Sofia Villalobos
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Have you been struggling with depression and anxiety? Do you feel your life has become stuck in repeating behaviours which are affecting your life? Have you been suffering from a recent loss? Perhaps you would like to explore your thoughts and feelings in a warm and secure environment. I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist running a private practice in the heart of Islington and online. Using the psychodynamic approach we will explore links between your past and present bringing a deeper understanding to some of the roots of your difficulties.

Douglas Edwards
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an integrative counsellor and addiction therapist working in North and Central London. Experience has shown me that the relationship formed between client and therapist is the most important part of therapy.With this in mind,I provide a comfortable,non-judgemental and confidential environment where I can help you gain insight into the less conscious aspects of your thinking, feelings and behaviour. I offer brief focused counselling where we can address your current situation, as well as longer term psychotherapy where we would work together to disentangle the deeper rooted difficulties built up over time.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone 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.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counsellors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
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.
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.