Obesity Counselling in London

I am a Lacanian psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with 25 years of experience. I treat eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and obesity, and addictions such as to nicotine, cannabis, gambling, sex, chocolate, tea and coffee. After my training in medicine (Oxford, Cambridge) I worked in London and at the American Hospital of Paris. To specialize, I trained in psychiatry and psychoanalysis (with Jacques Lacan at the École Freudienne) in Paris. For many years I was a Consultant Psychiatrist at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Paris. For the last twenty years I have worked as a specialised psychotherapist. Do take a look at my website.

I am the Service Lead for Third Wave Psychologist, an online clinical psychology & counselling practice. My specialisms include long-term physical health conditions ( incl. long covid, pain, fatigue, IBS, diabetes, obesity & neurological conditions- stroke, MS, Parkinsons, tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia) & perinatal mental health (before, during & after birth, early years parenting). I also specialise in staff wellbeing (healthcare & non-healthcare staff) & common mental health issues (e.g. stress, low mood, anger, adjustment, anxiety, trauma, bereavement & grief & self-esteem/confidence issues).

I am a qualified Personal Trainer, Exercise Referral Specialist and Strength and Conditioning Coach and offer my knowledge and experience along with my new qualification in counselling. I adhere to the strictest legal guidelines. I am always compassionate and empathic with all my clients. I truly believe that nothing is impossible when supported and given time. Patience and calm helps to remove oneself and change. I am sensitive and well-versed in dealing with stressful situations. My unique counselling and training approach offers walking sessions of counselling along with surgery style therapy. I look forward to hearing from you.

I understand that you are going through a very difficult period in your life at present, and it is a possibility that you are experiencing emotional challenges that leave you feeling overwhelmed and unable to find the right solution to solve them. You may find that you are becoming increasingly frustrated with the direction your life is presently taking, which has led you to become your own harshest judge and critic. Whatever your psychological and emotional needs are, I am here to offer you a warm supportive confidential service that will encourage and empower you to achieve the emotional wellbeing.

Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist and a TA psychotherapist (transactional analysis). I work with a variety of psychological challenges but I am specialized in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder). The individuals I work with often come to therapy having tried many behavioral interventions that brought little change (being more disciplined with their diet, exercising more/less, creating plans etc.).

Having worked with many clients over the years, I have a good understanding of what human distress looks like. Often, we try to push the difficult feelings (both physical and emotional) aside and just ‘get on with it’. Sure enough, it works for a while, but then there comes a point when the usual coping strategies just stop working, and reaching out for help feels somehow wrong too; life feels stuck in vicious circles. If this sounds frustratingly familiar, then you are not alone. With my extensive experience, I can support you to reach your goals, or simply to figure out together first what the goals might be.

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 have always been interested in people and relationships and I am also very interested in beliefs. The things we believe about ourselves, others and the world around us guides our thoughts and behaviours. I really enjoy deep exploration with my clients. Many people think counselling is only for the "bad stuff" I think it is an opportunity to get to know yourself really well. When we understand ourselves we are much better placed to guide our lives in the way we want them to go...and yes you may have some "bad stuff" you want to get off your chest as well.

Are you struggling with how you feel? Perhaps work stress is consuming your life or you aren't sleeping well? Maybe you are worried about your weight and over eating to cope? Being consistently bombarded by self doubt, makes daily life really hard. I can help! I work with clients who feel defeated, have poor eating habits, are generally stressed out or really struggle to find the motivation to make positive changes. I can help you believe in yourself again, change your negative thinking style and help you develop better coping strategies which last for a lifetime, so you start to feel better and begin to enjoy life once more.

Having spent over a decade working in the health and fitness industry prior to training as a psychologist, I have a particular interest in issues relating to the body, including weight, eating disorders, body dissatisfaction, and pain. I have extensive experience working with people in larger bodies and am an advocate of health at every size and body diversity. I also have a strong interest in LGBTQ+ issues and am experienced in working with clients who struggle with a range of other difficulties including anxiety, depression, loneliness, bereavement and life transitions. I am able to support adults and young people aged sixteen +.

I am fully qualified Integrative Relational Counsellor. This means that I draw upon a variety of skills and approaches depending on what your needs and personality requires. Above all else, I believe that it is the relationship between you and I that will offer the best opportunity for change. I see clients with a wide range of issues and rest assured no matter how big or small the problem seems to you, you will be treated with warmth and respect. Some of the challenges I work with include: Anxiety, Depression, General low mood, Bereavement, Low self-confidence and self-esteem and stress. This list is by no means exhaustive.

I offer a safe and confidential space whereby any issues,challenges or difficulties can be confronted enabling a deeper understanding of your self. My approach is humanistic as well as cognitive behavioural with a focus on the past and the present and how our past and unconscious feelings influence our current thinking and behaviour. I believe in creating a trusting and supportive therapeutic alliance whereby you can feel safe to share and explore whatever is worrying you. I have worked within various therapeutic settings working with individuals and groups including domestic violence and substance misuse both short and long term.

I believe that every individual has the capacity to live a nourishing life and deserves to feel fulfilled. However because of past or present experiences, as well as learnt behaviour, we can find ourselves stuck with unwanted feelings, desperately wishing that partners, parents, friends or situations were different. In these moments we can feel powerless and unable to speak our truth, so it is important to have an external guide, who can help us navigate through the storm and find our voice. I am committed to helping my clients reach a place of empowerment and well-being, by becoming the best versions of themselves that they can be.

Hello, thankyou for looking at my profile. My intention is to develop a therapeutic alliance, a safe space to provide a hearing, a listening. Being with a committed other, every week is a rare and precious gift to yourself. This time will be your time. I am an integrative practitioner which means I bring everything I know, theoretically, intuitively, physically and emotionally, in the service of the other, in the moment. Locating feeling and releasing of emotions, is welcomed, through the body, voice or with artworks. I am committed to giving you and your experiences a full hearing, and so change will occur.

Anxiety, depressive moods, anger, panic, relationship problems, low sense of self-worth, bereavement are just some of the reasons why you might feel ready to see a counsellor. As BACPM qualified and registered therapist I can offer you a confidential, safe and none judgemental space to help you gain self-awareness and clarity.

Hello, I am Dr Rima Lamba. I'm a feminist counselling psychologist with an interest in the unique experiences of women from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I work closely with women who have struggled with self esteem & identity, relationship issues, difficulties in motherhood, life transitions, attachment and early trauma, and transgenerational trauma. I am particularly interested in the structural power differences that impact people, so I work closely on issues to do with patriarchy, race, culture and more. I also work with a team of therapists who can support clients, including adult families.

The aim of therapy is to enable you to enhance your life and to live it more fully. Together we will recognise and explore patterns in yourself and others, what your triggers are and where those patterns may have originated.

The type of clients I tend to work with are those who are looking for help around anxiety; specifically health, sexual health, work-related anxiety and anxiety disorders (including OCD/BDD). I have also worked with clients who have some difficulties with interpersonal relationships and bereavement. My clients' goals are often centred around their values, and this is something we discuss in the first couple of sessions. Often, people come to me because they would like to build a life worth living in line with what is important to them.

I’m a registered psychotherapist and trained wild therapist, and I work outdoors on Hampstead Heath and online. I specialise in working with people who seek a deeper, more meaningful connection with life, with other people, and with the world around them.