Counselling in N1C

Merhaba! Ben Uzman Psikolog Berna Bulut. Maya Counselling Ltd.’nin kurucu psikoloğuyum ve Londra’da yaşamaktayım. Çocuk, ergen ve yetişkin bireylere Türkçe danışmanlık hizmeti sağlamaktayım. İngiliz Psikoloji Derneği’ne (BPS) akredite psikoloğum ve etik ilkelere sadık kalarak çalışmaktayım. Her birey biricik ve tektir. Bu yüzden yaşadığımız sorunlar da bizlere özgüdür. Bu sorunlar, kimimize çok basit gelebilirken kimimize de kompleks ve baş edilemeyecek kadar güç gelebilir. Bu noktada danışmanlık desteği alabilirsiniz.
Merhaba! Ben Uzman Psikolog Berna Bulut. Maya Counselling Ltd.’nin kurucu psikoloğuyum ve Londra’da yaşamaktayım. Çocuk, ergen ve yetişkin bireylere Türkçe danışmanlık hizmeti sağlamaktayım. İngiliz Psikoloji Derneği’ne (BPS) akredite psikoloğum ve etik ilkelere sadık kalarak çalışmaktayım. Her birey biricik ve tektir. Bu yüzden yaşadığımız sorunlar da bizlere özgüdür. Bu sorunlar, kimimize çok basit gelebilirken kimimize de kompleks ve baş edilemeyecek kadar güç gelebilir. Bu noktada danışmanlık desteği alabilirsiniz.

I work with individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex mental health challenges. I aim to create a safe, empathetic and confidential space where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours safely.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on various therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs. My goal is to help you understand yourself better and improve your interactions with others. We’ll work at a pace that suits you, prioritising the topics most important to you, so you can build resilience, heal from past experiences, and move forward with confidence and personal growth.
I work with individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex mental health challenges. I aim to create a safe, empathetic and confidential space where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours safely.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on various therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs. My goal is to help you understand yourself better and improve your interactions with others. We’ll work at a pace that suits you, prioritising the topics most important to you, so you can build resilience, heal from past experiences, and move forward with confidence and personal growth.

I am an integrative therapist. I work with clients on a range of emotional and relational experiences, including abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, gender, isolation, loss, relational trauma, relationships, self-harm, sex, sexuality, stress, and trauma. Some of the approaches I draw from include attachment theory, body psychotherapy, existential, feminist therapy, person-centred, psychodynamic, queer theory and relational psychoanalysis.
I am an integrative therapist. I work with clients on a range of emotional and relational experiences, including abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, gender, isolation, loss, relational trauma, relationships, self-harm, sex, sexuality, stress, and trauma. Some of the approaches I draw from include attachment theory, body psychotherapy, existential, feminist therapy, person-centred, psychodynamic, queer theory and relational psychoanalysis.

I work with a wide range of clients, however, most clients reach out to me when they are looking to work around relationships, low mood or anxiety, and difficulties in adjusting to change. Overall, my aim is to help my clients gain insight into their struggles and find different ways of thinking, behaving, and feeling about life and their circumstances. Change can sometimes be a painful and intimidating process, but working with someone willing to walk alongside you and help you develop the skills to manage the process can certainly make the therapeutic journey a pleasant and enjoyable one.
I work with a wide range of clients, however, most clients reach out to me when they are looking to work around relationships, low mood or anxiety, and difficulties in adjusting to change. Overall, my aim is to help my clients gain insight into their struggles and find different ways of thinking, behaving, and feeling about life and their circumstances. Change can sometimes be a painful and intimidating process, but working with someone willing to walk alongside you and help you develop the skills to manage the process can certainly make the therapeutic journey a pleasant and enjoyable one.

There is a freedom to art-making that is extremely powerful. It’s an incredible tool that is not only reflective, but healing too. As a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist, I support and encourage people to create and express their inner world, regardless of their ‘ability’ in a safe space without judgement. Art therapy also gives the opportunity for people to communicate where there isn’t a pressure to try and find the ‘right’ words. Instead, they can express in an instinctual way not bound to verbal language. People can bring themselves to this therapy that may have initially been difficult in a non-arts-based practice.
There is a freedom to art-making that is extremely powerful. It’s an incredible tool that is not only reflective, but healing too. As a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist, I support and encourage people to create and express their inner world, regardless of their ‘ability’ in a safe space without judgement. Art therapy also gives the opportunity for people to communicate where there isn’t a pressure to try and find the ‘right’ words. Instead, they can express in an instinctual way not bound to verbal language. People can bring themselves to this therapy that may have initially been difficult in a non-arts-based practice.

As an experienced integrative counsellor, I provide a warm, non-judgemental and compassionate space for you to work through any difficult thoughts, feelings and events in your life. Opening up to talk about your past or the places in your life where you feel stuck can be difficult but, just by coming here, you’ve already taken the first step.
As an experienced integrative counsellor, I provide a warm, non-judgemental and compassionate space for you to work through any difficult thoughts, feelings and events in your life. Opening up to talk about your past or the places in your life where you feel stuck can be difficult but, just by coming here, you’ve already taken the first step.

People come to counselling/therapy for a range of issues including relationships, stress, fear or anxiety, confidence & self-esteem, procrastination, unhelpful habits or addictions & a whole range of other issues. In the beginning my role is to get to know you, understand who you are, listen why you have come, why you are the way you are, what you might need. I usually ask a lot of questions to find out about you now and what brings you to counselling, a little about your past, to find out how counselling can help alongside considering not only any underlying issues but also how you may want to live your life to your full potential.
People come to counselling/therapy for a range of issues including relationships, stress, fear or anxiety, confidence & self-esteem, procrastination, unhelpful habits or addictions & a whole range of other issues. In the beginning my role is to get to know you, understand who you are, listen why you have come, why you are the way you are, what you might need. I usually ask a lot of questions to find out about you now and what brings you to counselling, a little about your past, to find out how counselling can help alongside considering not only any underlying issues but also how you may want to live your life to your full potential.

I have been working as a clinical psychologist and a psychotherapist since 1993.
I work with both, individuals and couples.
I am a qualified Clinical psychologist, Sexologist and psychotherapist.
I have been working as a clinical psychologist and a psychotherapist since 1993.
I work with both, individuals and couples.
I am a qualified Clinical psychologist, Sexologist and psychotherapist.

Having therapy can be a difficult decision, especially when you feel low, self-critical, lonely, anxious, not worthy of having this type of care for your own self. The power to feel better and release this pain is within you, and I can help you access it. Together we can learn the best way for you to reach and keep a good self-esteem and mental health. I offer a confidential space in which you can feel understood, cared for, free to talk about anything that you require. I also offer walking therapy sessions, in peaceful green areas in London. For some clients this has proven deeply beneficial, if interested please enquire.
Having therapy can be a difficult decision, especially when you feel low, self-critical, lonely, anxious, not worthy of having this type of care for your own self. The power to feel better and release this pain is within you, and I can help you access it. Together we can learn the best way for you to reach and keep a good self-esteem and mental health. I offer a confidential space in which you can feel understood, cared for, free to talk about anything that you require. I also offer walking therapy sessions, in peaceful green areas in London. For some clients this has proven deeply beneficial, if interested please enquire.

Eva Steinlechner Art Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
People often come to me feeling lost or stuck, struggling to connect with their feelings and make lasting changes. I offer a consistent, safe, and non-judgmental space to help you explore complicated feelings and find your voice, enabling you to move on from the past and feel happier in the present. Here, you can experiment and reconnect with your innate playfulness, discovering your creative potential. Here, you can work through past trauma and bring any worries you may have about yourself, your family, your relationships, your work, and your future.
People often come to me feeling lost or stuck, struggling to connect with their feelings and make lasting changes. I offer a consistent, safe, and non-judgmental space to help you explore complicated feelings and find your voice, enabling you to move on from the past and feel happier in the present. Here, you can experiment and reconnect with your innate playfulness, discovering your creative potential. Here, you can work through past trauma and bring any worries you may have about yourself, your family, your relationships, your work, and your future.

Jack Williamson Individual, Couples & EMDR Therapy
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Navigating life's challenges can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. I'm Jack Williamson, a compassionate & dedicated psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout & impostor syndrome. With a background as a former music industry executive, I understand the pressures of high-demand environments and the toll they can take on mental health, as well as the impacts every day life can have on your well-being. My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining psychodynamic and humanistic modalities, tailored to your unique needs. I am also a qualified couples therapist and EMDR therapist.
Navigating life's challenges can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. I'm Jack Williamson, a compassionate & dedicated psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout & impostor syndrome. With a background as a former music industry executive, I understand the pressures of high-demand environments and the toll they can take on mental health, as well as the impacts every day life can have on your well-being. My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining psychodynamic and humanistic modalities, tailored to your unique needs. I am also a qualified couples therapist and EMDR therapist.
Meet Our Counsellors

ADHDdegree - Dr Darren O Reilly
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Struggling with focus, deadlines, or constant mental overload? ADHD can make daily life feel chaotic, but getting the right diagnosis and support changes everything. I offer comprehensive ADHD assessments, medication management, and coaching for students and professionals who need answers and a clear path forward. My assessments follow NHS & NICE guidelines, with structured titration support and shared care transitions to your GP whenever possible. If you’re looking for real support, adhd medication, an official diagnosis for medication, our team can help. Evening & remote appointments available.
Struggling with focus, deadlines, or constant mental overload? ADHD can make daily life feel chaotic, but getting the right diagnosis and support changes everything. I offer comprehensive ADHD assessments, medication management, and coaching for students and professionals who need answers and a clear path forward. My assessments follow NHS & NICE guidelines, with structured titration support and shared care transitions to your GP whenever possible. If you’re looking for real support, adhd medication, an official diagnosis for medication, our team can help. Evening & remote appointments available.

This might be a time when you’re going through life’s ups and downs, or personal challenges. You could be feeling that something is stuck or missing, or that things could be better. Or maybe you want to explore and reflect on experiences or aspects of your life. It's all natural and part of being human. Know that I understand those experiences deeply, and I can relate to the feelings of being stuck or in search of something more fulfilling. Therapy provides that unique space, focusing entirely on you, your growth, your well-being, and your journey.
This might be a time when you’re going through life’s ups and downs, or personal challenges. You could be feeling that something is stuck or missing, or that things could be better. Or maybe you want to explore and reflect on experiences or aspects of your life. It's all natural and part of being human. Know that I understand those experiences deeply, and I can relate to the feelings of being stuck or in search of something more fulfilling. Therapy provides that unique space, focusing entirely on you, your growth, your well-being, and your journey.

Hello, my name is Bjorn Ventris (he/him). I am a relationship and sex therapist based in Hackney. I work with individuals, couples & polycules from all backgrounds and orientations to help them improve their relationships and sex lives.
Some issues I help clients with include: open relationships & consensual non-monogamy, mismatched desire, improving communication, conflict, long term commitment, infidelity and rebuilding trust, improving intimacy, relationship endings & separation, step families, erectile dysfunction, rapid or retarded ejaculation, vaginismus, sexual trauma, compulsive sexual behaviour and problematic porn use.
Hello, my name is Bjorn Ventris (he/him). I am a relationship and sex therapist based in Hackney. I work with individuals, couples & polycules from all backgrounds and orientations to help them improve their relationships and sex lives.
Some issues I help clients with include: open relationships & consensual non-monogamy, mismatched desire, improving communication, conflict, long term commitment, infidelity and rebuilding trust, improving intimacy, relationship endings & separation, step families, erectile dysfunction, rapid or retarded ejaculation, vaginismus, sexual trauma, compulsive sexual behaviour and problematic porn use.

Are you a highly sensitive person and are you interested in 1-1 coaching? Do you struggle with anxiety, stress or other overwhelming emotions? Would you like to learn tools and resources to build resilience without compromising your unique gifts? Is using mindfulness based approaches to manage overwhelming emotions something that resonates with you? If so, I am here to help.
Are you a highly sensitive person and are you interested in 1-1 coaching? Do you struggle with anxiety, stress or other overwhelming emotions? Would you like to learn tools and resources to build resilience without compromising your unique gifts? Is using mindfulness based approaches to manage overwhelming emotions something that resonates with you? If so, I am here to help.

I work with a wide range of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and recovery from difficult relationship endings. Therapy can help by providing you with the tools to manage your difficulties as well as providing insight into their underlying causes, heal from difficult experiences and move on with your life.
I work with a wide range of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and recovery from difficult relationship endings. Therapy can help by providing you with the tools to manage your difficulties as well as providing insight into their underlying causes, heal from difficult experiences and move on with your life.

Are you struggling with issues around sexual desire, arousal, or intimacy?
Do you feel disconnected from your partner — or from yourself — when it comes to sex and relationships?
You're not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this on your own.
I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor with a BSc in Counselling and Coaching. My training included ethical and evidence-based practice, counselling skills, and psychological development across the lifespan. Alongside this, my growing interest in psychosexual therapy has led me to pursue specialist training.
Are you struggling with issues around sexual desire, arousal, or intimacy?
Do you feel disconnected from your partner — or from yourself — when it comes to sex and relationships?
You're not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this on your own.
I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor with a BSc in Counselling and Coaching. My training included ethical and evidence-based practice, counselling skills, and psychological development across the lifespan. Alongside this, my growing interest in psychosexual therapy has led me to pursue specialist training.

I work as an integrative therapist with both couples and individuals. I truly believe that therapy can help to transform how you experience life and relationships. I can support you in identifying difficult feelings and talk through them without fear of judgement. For couples, I provide a safe and respectful space where both partners can feel heard and understood. Together, we can explore the patterns, beliefs, and unmet needs that may be creating tension or distance. I believe that with intentional communication and compassionate understanding, every couple has the potential to develop a healthier, more resilient bond.
I work as an integrative therapist with both couples and individuals. I truly believe that therapy can help to transform how you experience life and relationships. I can support you in identifying difficult feelings and talk through them without fear of judgement. For couples, I provide a safe and respectful space where both partners can feel heard and understood. Together, we can explore the patterns, beliefs, and unmet needs that may be creating tension or distance. I believe that with intentional communication and compassionate understanding, every couple has the potential to develop a healthier, more resilient bond.

Have you been struggling with depression and anxiety? Do you feel your life has become stuck in repeating behaviours that are affecting your life? Have you been struggling with your relationships, or you have suffered from a recent loss?
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist with expensive experience 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.
Have you been struggling with depression and anxiety? Do you feel your life has become stuck in repeating behaviours that are affecting your life? Have you been struggling with your relationships, or you have suffered from a recent loss?
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist with expensive experience 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.

It is not uncommon to reach a point in life where you feel you need to reach out for help and talk about what is going on for you in a safe space without the fear of being judged, not being taken seriously and with someone who is trained to help you. It doesn't matter how problematic your life is or what form, or size (small, medium or big) the problems or challenges in your life take, if they are causing you to suffer and be unhappy then I can help you explore them, move forwards and grow at a pace that works for you.
It is not uncommon to reach a point in life where you feel you need to reach out for help and talk about what is going on for you in a safe space without the fear of being judged, not being taken seriously and with someone who is trained to help you. It doesn't matter how problematic your life is or what form, or size (small, medium or big) the problems or challenges in your life take, if they are causing you to suffer and be unhappy then I can help you explore them, move forwards and grow at a pace that works for you.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in N1C
20+
Average cost per session
£80
Counsellors in N1C who prioritize treating:
96% | Anxiety |
89% | Relationship Issues |
89% | Depression |
82% | Self Esteem |
79% | Stress |
71% | Bereavement |
68% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
80% | Aviva |
80% | AXA PPP |
50% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in N1C see their clients
83% | In Person and Online | |
17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
64% | Female | |
36% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in N1C?
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.