Counselling in OX1
Hi there, I'm Chris.
Have you or a loved one been struggling to cope with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or low? Maybe social situations are difficult to face, or work and studies are harder to manage? Perhaps you've been experiencing really difficult unwanted and intrusive thoughts, or feeling driven to repeat certain actions. Doing the things that you used to be able to do maybe just feels too heavy. If you're a loved one, maybe you've noticed your young person change from how they used to be. If any of this sounds familiar, I can help by providing a safe and open space to support you in overcoming these challenges.
Hi there, I'm Chris.
Have you or a loved one been struggling to cope with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or low? Maybe social situations are difficult to face, or work and studies are harder to manage? Perhaps you've been experiencing really difficult unwanted and intrusive thoughts, or feeling driven to repeat certain actions. Doing the things that you used to be able to do maybe just feels too heavy. If you're a loved one, maybe you've noticed your young person change from how they used to be. If any of this sounds familiar, I can help by providing a safe and open space to support you in overcoming these challenges.
Lex Hristova Cognitive Behavioural
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am Lexi. I am a warm, approachable, and highly skilled psychotherapist, Oxford-educated and BABCP-accredited, with over 10 years of experience in the NHS and psychotherapy services. As a Senior Lecturer in Psychology, I also teach and supervise other clinicians in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
If you feel that anxiety, low mood, or low self-esteem are affecting your daily activities, getting in the way of your relationships, or stopping you from enjoying your life, you may want to try CBT, which is the most effective therapy for those difficulties.
Hello, I am Lexi. I am a warm, approachable, and highly skilled psychotherapist, Oxford-educated and BABCP-accredited, with over 10 years of experience in the NHS and psychotherapy services. As a Senior Lecturer in Psychology, I also teach and supervise other clinicians in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
If you feel that anxiety, low mood, or low self-esteem are affecting your daily activities, getting in the way of your relationships, or stopping you from enjoying your life, you may want to try CBT, which is the most effective therapy for those difficulties.
Feeling stuck despite trying everything? Many of my clients say: "I understand what's wrong, but I still feel overwhelmed and exhausted." If anxiety or low mood feels constant, patterns keep repeating, or you're carrying past experiences you can't shake - you're not broken. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it learnt to do.I specialise in evidence-based CBT enhanced with nervous system awareness and neuroscience education. Many clients notice meaningful shifts within 3 sessions - not because we just talk, but because we work with your body's responses, not against them.
Feeling stuck despite trying everything? Many of my clients say: "I understand what's wrong, but I still feel overwhelmed and exhausted." If anxiety or low mood feels constant, patterns keep repeating, or you're carrying past experiences you can't shake - you're not broken. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it learnt to do.I specialise in evidence-based CBT enhanced with nervous system awareness and neuroscience education. Many clients notice meaningful shifts within 3 sessions - not because we just talk, but because we work with your body's responses, not against them.
Hello, my name is David and I am an experienced therapist offering a safe, non-judgmental space to work through whatever it is that is troubling you. However big or small your problems may seem, you deserve to be listened to, and talking to a professional who is outside of your social and family circle can be an effective way of exploring your thoughts and feelings in a safe and respectful environment. If you are feeling stuck in your life and are experiencing low moods, anxiety or self-worth issues, please get in touch so we can get to work on making a positive change.
Hello, my name is David and I am an experienced therapist offering a safe, non-judgmental space to work through whatever it is that is troubling you. However big or small your problems may seem, you deserve to be listened to, and talking to a professional who is outside of your social and family circle can be an effective way of exploring your thoughts and feelings in a safe and respectful environment. If you are feeling stuck in your life and are experiencing low moods, anxiety or self-worth issues, please get in touch so we can get to work on making a positive change.
You might be someone who’s thoughtful and self-aware, yet still feel stuck, lost, or disconnected. On the surface, things may look fine, but something doesn’t sit right. You may be navigating a transition, questioning who you are, or wanting more depth and meaning in your life. You’ve likely tried to make sense of things on your own. Here, we slow down, explore what’s going on beneath the surface, and begin to find a way forward that feels more true to you.
You might be someone who’s thoughtful and self-aware, yet still feel stuck, lost, or disconnected. On the surface, things may look fine, but something doesn’t sit right. You may be navigating a transition, questioning who you are, or wanting more depth and meaning in your life. You’ve likely tried to make sense of things on your own. Here, we slow down, explore what’s going on beneath the surface, and begin to find a way forward that feels more true to you.
Finding the right therapist for you is as much about their style and personality as their qualifications. I value warmth, collaboration, and humour when appropriate and I endeavour to bring these qualities to my practice. My work is integrative which means I can use different theories to suit each individual client's needs. I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches. I am also influenced by my interest in film and literature. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Finding the right therapist for you is as much about their style and personality as their qualifications. I value warmth, collaboration, and humour when appropriate and I endeavour to bring these qualities to my practice. My work is integrative which means I can use different theories to suit each individual client's needs. I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches. I am also influenced by my interest in film and literature. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
My clients are often highly intelligent, articulate, socially skilled, and conscientious - but struggle to make space for their own wishes, needs and agency in important relationships. They may be so focussed on attainment or appeasement - in work, leisure, or caregiving contexts - that it's difficult to know what's possible to want from life on their own account.
I work with individuals, couples, and groups to explore what underpins particular coping or communication strategies, to develop greater self awareness and understanding of interpersonal dynamics, and to build strategies for making decisions and negotiating boundaries.
My clients are often highly intelligent, articulate, socially skilled, and conscientious - but struggle to make space for their own wishes, needs and agency in important relationships. They may be so focussed on attainment or appeasement - in work, leisure, or caregiving contexts - that it's difficult to know what's possible to want from life on their own account.
I work with individuals, couples, and groups to explore what underpins particular coping or communication strategies, to develop greater self awareness and understanding of interpersonal dynamics, and to build strategies for making decisions and negotiating boundaries.
If you are reading this you may be wishing for something in your life, family or relationship to be different. I too was looking for difference when I first began my Systemic Psychotherapy training. My name is Marianne Le Coyte Grinney and I am a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist: I believe 'the person is never the problem' and that people are best understood within systems, for example their family, work and social life. My therapeutic posture aims not to apportion blame, but to support individual and collective change within a safe and supportive environment. I do not hope to provide answers, but to facilitate change through
If you are reading this you may be wishing for something in your life, family or relationship to be different. I too was looking for difference when I first began my Systemic Psychotherapy training. My name is Marianne Le Coyte Grinney and I am a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist: I believe 'the person is never the problem' and that people are best understood within systems, for example their family, work and social life. My therapeutic posture aims not to apportion blame, but to support individual and collective change within a safe and supportive environment. I do not hope to provide answers, but to facilitate change through
I specialise in EMDR, which can be absolutely transformative in healing from trauma, as well as a large range of other emotional difficulties. I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, accredited integrative therapist and clinical supervisor. I have a warm approach, and offer a safe and non-judgmental space where I aim to support your autonomy. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including but not limited to trauma, anxiety, low self-worth, depression, relationship or family issues, eating disorders, abuse, grief, loss, separation, and suffering/witnessing traumatic events. My fee is £70 per 50-minute session.
I specialise in EMDR, which can be absolutely transformative in healing from trauma, as well as a large range of other emotional difficulties. I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, accredited integrative therapist and clinical supervisor. I have a warm approach, and offer a safe and non-judgmental space where I aim to support your autonomy. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including but not limited to trauma, anxiety, low self-worth, depression, relationship or family issues, eating disorders, abuse, grief, loss, separation, and suffering/witnessing traumatic events. My fee is £70 per 50-minute session.
Welcome, my name is Jamie and I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. I understand how overwhelming seeking counselling can be and recognise how much of a big step it takes to contact someone like myself to talk about your personal difficulties. I am experienced working with individuals and relationships. My training being person-centred, I focus on respecting your unique experience and supporting you to find your sense of agency and self belief.
Welcome, my name is Jamie and I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. I understand how overwhelming seeking counselling can be and recognise how much of a big step it takes to contact someone like myself to talk about your personal difficulties. I am experienced working with individuals and relationships. My training being person-centred, I focus on respecting your unique experience and supporting you to find your sense of agency and self belief.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, loss, relationship challenges, financial worries, fear of the future, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I offer support in exploring your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I'm a BACP-registered counsellor working online across the UK. Real change starts from within. If you’re feeling ready to take that first step, I’m here to support you. By letting go of fear and the need for external validation, we’ll reveal the dreams and desires that align with your deepest calling. From there, we’ll design a practical, inspiring plan to turn those dreams into reality
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, loss, relationship challenges, financial worries, fear of the future, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I offer support in exploring your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I'm a BACP-registered counsellor working online across the UK. Real change starts from within. If you’re feeling ready to take that first step, I’m here to support you. By letting go of fear and the need for external validation, we’ll reveal the dreams and desires that align with your deepest calling. From there, we’ll design a practical, inspiring plan to turn those dreams into reality
Sometimes life feels heavy, confusing, or simply too much to carry alone. Whether you’re feeling anxious, low, stuck, or just not quite yourself, counselling can offer you the space and support to begin making sense of things.
I’m Lindsay, a BACP registered counsellor based in Oxfordshire. I work with adults (18+) across the UK via online sessions on Zoom, offering a warm, confidential, and entirely non-judgmental space at your own pace.
Sometimes life feels heavy, confusing, or simply too much to carry alone. Whether you’re feeling anxious, low, stuck, or just not quite yourself, counselling can offer you the space and support to begin making sense of things.
I’m Lindsay, a BACP registered counsellor based in Oxfordshire. I work with adults (18+) across the UK via online sessions on Zoom, offering a warm, confidential, and entirely non-judgmental space at your own pace.
As a NCPS Registered accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, and supervisor. I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives.
I have worked with a wide range of issues and people and I am passionate about working with the neurodiverse whether diagnosed or self diagnosed, LGBTQIA& and non monogamous. I strive to create a safe space for those who haven't found that elsewhere.
As a NCPS Registered accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, and supervisor. I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives.
I have worked with a wide range of issues and people and I am passionate about working with the neurodiverse whether diagnosed or self diagnosed, LGBTQIA& and non monogamous. I strive to create a safe space for those who haven't found that elsewhere.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who specialises in working with individuals and couples with relationship or intimacy concerns. The type of issues I support include sexual dysfunction or problematic sexual behaviours, communication problems, affairs and betrayals, sexual assault or abuse, chronic stress and loneliness.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who specialises in working with individuals and couples with relationship or intimacy concerns. The type of issues I support include sexual dysfunction or problematic sexual behaviours, communication problems, affairs and betrayals, sexual assault or abuse, chronic stress and loneliness.
Integrative, person-centred work for complex trauma, personality disorders, and emotional regulation — making room for complexity, ambivalence, and the parts of experience that are hard to put into words.
I work at your pace, with a calm, compassionate style that focuses on safety, clarity, and long-term change.
Integrative, person-centred work for complex trauma, personality disorders, and emotional regulation — making room for complexity, ambivalence, and the parts of experience that are hard to put into words.
I work at your pace, with a calm, compassionate style that focuses on safety, clarity, and long-term change.
You may look calm, capable and spiritually committed on the outside, yet inside your mind feels relentless. Anxious thoughts race, loop and demand your attention, leaving you trapped in cycles of worry, checking, overthinking, avoidance or mental reviewing — trying desperately to find certainty, relief or reassurance, only for the same thoughts to return louder than before. Perhaps some of the thoughts feel completely against your values or faith, leaving you shocked, ashamed or afraid of what they might mean. You've tried to pray harder, and “trust God more”, but instead you feel tied in knots, exhausted and increasingly alone.
You may look calm, capable and spiritually committed on the outside, yet inside your mind feels relentless. Anxious thoughts race, loop and demand your attention, leaving you trapped in cycles of worry, checking, overthinking, avoidance or mental reviewing — trying desperately to find certainty, relief or reassurance, only for the same thoughts to return louder than before. Perhaps some of the thoughts feel completely against your values or faith, leaving you shocked, ashamed or afraid of what they might mean. You've tried to pray harder, and “trust God more”, but instead you feel tied in knots, exhausted and increasingly alone.
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected in relationships, perhaps longing for closeness but somehow ending up feeling misunderstood, alone or caught in the same painful patterns again and again?
Or maybe you've always been the one who looks after everyone else, appearing capable and resilient on the outside, yet privately feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure who you really are beneath the roles you've learned to play.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy carrying such feelings, and I help them find real change in thier lives.
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected in relationships, perhaps longing for closeness but somehow ending up feeling misunderstood, alone or caught in the same painful patterns again and again?
Or maybe you've always been the one who looks after everyone else, appearing capable and resilient on the outside, yet privately feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure who you really are beneath the roles you've learned to play.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy carrying such feelings, and I help them find real change in thier lives.
Many of my clients are adults who appear to be managing well on the outside - meeting expectations, keeping things moving - while privately feeling exhausted, disconnected, or quietly stuck. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or burnout, or navigating a significant life transition. Some aren't in crisis; they've simply noticed that something no longer feels right. That life has started to feel more like something to get through than something to be part of. What brings them here is a readiness to understand themselves more deeply, and to begin building a life that feels genuinely theirs.
Many of my clients are adults who appear to be managing well on the outside - meeting expectations, keeping things moving - while privately feeling exhausted, disconnected, or quietly stuck. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or burnout, or navigating a significant life transition. Some aren't in crisis; they've simply noticed that something no longer feels right. That life has started to feel more like something to get through than something to be part of. What brings them here is a readiness to understand themselves more deeply, and to begin building a life that feels genuinely theirs.
Hi, I am a qualified and Accredited Psychotherapist and Accredited EMDR Practitioner. I offer online sessions in English or Italian to clients based internationally. For over 10 years, I have been working in the NHS, educational settings, and in private practice helping children, young people and adults recover from emotional difficulties such as Attachment issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and the impact of Trauma/Developmental Trauma. I have experience in working with neurodivergent people, I am culturally sensitive and have been supporting individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Fees:
£100 for 50 mins
£120 for 60 mins
Hi, I am a qualified and Accredited Psychotherapist and Accredited EMDR Practitioner. I offer online sessions in English or Italian to clients based internationally. For over 10 years, I have been working in the NHS, educational settings, and in private practice helping children, young people and adults recover from emotional difficulties such as Attachment issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and the impact of Trauma/Developmental Trauma. I have experience in working with neurodivergent people, I am culturally sensitive and have been supporting individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Fees:
£100 for 50 mins
£120 for 60 mins
Hi and welcome. I'm Sarah, a neuro-affirming counsellor working with adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, and burnout.
You may be feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn next. Perhaps you've been told you're "too much" or "not enough," leaving you feeling as though you need to hide parts of yourself just to fit in or be accepted.
I have a special interest in supporting autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults, whether you're formally diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring whether you may be neurodivergent. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and be understood.
Hi and welcome. I'm Sarah, a neuro-affirming counsellor working with adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, and burnout.
You may be feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn next. Perhaps you've been told you're "too much" or "not enough," leaving you feeling as though you need to hide parts of yourself just to fit in or be accepted.
I have a special interest in supporting autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults, whether you're formally diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring whether you may be neurodivergent. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and be understood.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in OX1
200+
Average cost per session
£74
Counsellors in OX1 who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 82% | Depression |
| 76% | Stress |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Complex PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 79% | Aviva |
| 62% | AXA PPP |
| 60% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in OX1 see their clients
| 69% | In Person and Online | |
| 31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 24% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |