Counselling in England

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.

I see therapy as a way to better understand the narratives of our lives and the stories we believe about ourselves. These may have been created as a result of early experiences, the society and culture we live in, or any other reason we're yet to discover. Therapy is a chance to explore your narrative in a confidential and creative space. Sometimes it's a case of reclaiming your story perhaps after a shock event, sometimes it's about redefining your story if life feels like it has drifted off course. Either way, therapy can help you confront whatever problems you have with confidence and the results can be life changing.

I believe that we tend to access therapy when it’s no longer possible for us to travel alone on our journey, hidden from ourselves and others, stuck in familiar and/or unfamiliar patterns that can no longer contain us, and when the way in which we are relating (or not relating) to ourselves, others and the world around us, is no longer making us feel fully alive. Something tells us it's time to look inwards. Looking inwards can feel daunting but it is necessary in order to instigate meaningful and lasting changes ( both external and internal ).

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues? I understand that asking for help is difficult, especially if you are not used to talking about your thoughts and feelings. My aim is to make this easier for you. I will work with you to build trust in the therapy process and provide safety for you to talk about your issues. Just the process of having someone to safely share with can be a catalyst to healing and growth.

I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with individuals and couples presenting with sexual and relationship difficulties. I have a background of working in NHS Sexual Health services, and am experienced in supporting people presenting with pain during sex, vaginismus, vulvodynia, low desire, concerns about libido, difficulties related to orgasm, unreliable erections, and anxiety about sex and relationships. The psychological therapy I provide is evidence-based and draws on a variety of approaches including CBT, CFT, Systemic Family Therapy, Sex Therapy techniques and Psychodynamically-informed Therapy.

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and British Psychological Society. I am trained at doctoral level to deliver psychological therapy based on a variety of therapeutic models, I can therefore adapt my approach to suit each client’s unique needs and preferences, whilst also keeping in mind the evidence base for their presenting difficulties. I have over 10 years’ experience working in mental health services, supporting clients with a wide range of mild to severe difficulties in the NHS, private healthcare and third sector organisations.

Are you experiencing relationship problems, inner conflicts or life stresses? It can help to find someone who is empathic and skilled who offers a safe space in which to share these feelings and dilemmas. Sometimes the issues may have been a pressure in life for months or years, and become part of your personality. It is a relief to discover that there is a solution to be found in therapy. I am especially interested in helping clients who have experienced troubled, sometimes abusive, childhoods and early loss of significant attachment figures. Often later life experience brings back earlier trauma and distress.

Hello and a warm welcome! I am an accredited Relationship, Psychosexual and Trauma Therapist. You could be looking for an understanding, a solution or a change. I can support you find that in a space where you feel comfortable to express your inner worries, process concerns and choose ways which may serve you better overall. You may wish to tackle issues as an Individual or within a Family or Relationship setting; or your concerns may be of a more intimate nature entailing a Psychosexual or Sexual Addiction/Compulsivity issue. “There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands.” ― Richard Bach, author (1936-)

I am a registered Integrative psychotherapist with UKCP in the final year of my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at Metanoia and Middlesex University. I work both long and short-term in a one-to-one setting with adults faced with a wide range of life challenges and experiences. I offer a safe confidential environment to collaboratively explore any issues and difficulties you may be experiencing.

Therapy can helpful for many challenges in life: feeling low in mood, anxious, lacking in confidence, 'burnt out', struggling with relationships, loss of all kinds. Or simply wondering what your life is all about and wanting to explore. I believe that with understanding, support and sensitive challenge people are able to make changes in their lives and relationships. My approach would be tailored to your needs as an individual, placing trust in the healing power of a caring therapeutic relationship. I am an experienced Psychotherapist integrating specific modalities to create a nurturing space for exploration and change.

I am a BACP registered integrative therapist and offer an empathetic, safe environment for couples and families to facilitate the potential for change. I believe the health of our relationships if fundamental to our well being. The focus of my practise is therefore relationships whether i am working with couples and families on communication or with individuals who are coping with loss or finding it difficult to manage depression and anxiety.

Rebecca is highly experienced addictions and eating disorders specialist psychotherapist. She works with all addictions, including drugs, alcohol, gambling as well as online addictions, sex/porn addictions She also works with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, phobias and early years' trauma (Complex PTSD). Rebecca is a trained Couples and Relationship Psychotherapist and works with couples or individuals looking at relationship or psychosexual issues. Appointments are face to face in Farringdon London EC1 or via Zoom

As a psychotherapist working with all age groups, I use my professional skills and experience to provide a safe, judgement-free space for children, young people and adults to explore what might be underlying their difficulties. I support clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, isolation, identity, sexuality, low self-esteem, school difficulties, friendship issues, loss, grief, bullying, abuse, neglect, parental separation and other issues. I also provide parent work sessions for parents who have concerns about their relationship with their child/children and family dynamics.

Has your desire disappeared? Maybe you're questioning your sexual orientation? Navigating through the complexities of sex and relationships can feel like riding a rollercoaster, and not the fun kind. You've explored every avenue, and advice from Google isn't cutting it. You might feel hesitant about trying sex therapy, or perhaps you've had a less-than-great experience in the past. Either way, you need someone who will listen without judgement.

I’m Dean, from London. I am a qualified BACP Registered Humanistic Counsellor and I provide individual counselling to adults. I have a full-time private practice in Shoreditch, East London. I am Humanistic counsellor having trained in Person-centred, Existential and Gestalt therapy. My training began in 2004 and I now combine elements of these approaches. I believe we make sense of ourselves and the world by using all parts of ourselves: with our bodies, our thoughts and our emotions. I offer a safe, warm and accepting space. For more information about me, my approach and sessions, please visit: www.deangoldfarbcounselling.com.

Do you suffer from high levels of anxiety, self-doubt, and a tendency to be self-critical, blaming yourself for the difficulties you face? Maybe you have high standards, are a perfectionist, work hard, and are ambitious to achieve. However, challenges around relationships, anxiety, work stress, and trauma can feel overwhelming and you feel 'stuck'. No-one wants problems to impact on people we love, our work performance, or our mental health. I empower you to find calm, strength, confidence and courage to enhance your life. I work with individual adults-not couples- and also teenagers. Contact me for a free consultation.

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 a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Hello, how are you really feeling? Anxious? Stressed? Distraught? Concerned? Pondered? Or just not your usual self? Do you question your future relationship with yourself or others? Perhaps you find it hard to say no, and always prioritise others needs and wants, ignoring your own. Maybe assumptions and perceived ideas has become the default way of communicating, or have you checked out and decided saying nothing is best? So many questions, issues and challenges, that we all think and feel at times with a different level of intensity, that needs a safe space where you can reflect and explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviour.

I work with individuals who are struggling with all kinds of issues, such as depression, anxiety and stress, questions of identity, personality problems, relationship issues, bereavement, addictions, abuse, anger management and many other difficulties. Sometimes problems can be difficult to articulate, like feeling lost, confused, or like something just isn’t right. Often we can face problems that feel so ingrained that we might feel there can’t be a solution. We might feel ‘it’s just who I am’. I am also an experienced couples therapist. Most fights between couples are rooted in the pain of loosing connection with each other.