Counselling in SE8
Sometimes life can feel like a losing battle. If you are looking for help I offer a safe, completely confidential environment, where we can think and talk together. I work psychodynamically, an approach underpinned by the idea that our present day feelings are powerfully influenced by our past experiences. When we remain conflicted in the present about events that happened in the past, we often find ourselves troubled in everyday life. These are the feelings that lead people to look for help to understand and resolve these issues.
Sometimes life can feel like a losing battle. If you are looking for help I offer a safe, completely confidential environment, where we can think and talk together. I work psychodynamically, an approach underpinned by the idea that our present day feelings are powerfully influenced by our past experiences. When we remain conflicted in the present about events that happened in the past, we often find ourselves troubled in everyday life. These are the feelings that lead people to look for help to understand and resolve these issues.
Art Therapy is suitable for all ages and every stage of life, including people whose lives have been affected by difficult life experiences, systemic inequality and oppression, neurodiversity, illness and/or disability. Being skilled in art or in a craft is not necessary to benefit. Instead, there is a need to be open to the possibilities of the process involved.
Like with any therapy, the process can be challenging as uncomfortable feelings and painful memories may emerge. At the heart of the space that we would share is a robust and meaningful relationship which is reliable, affirmative and reflective.
Art Therapy is suitable for all ages and every stage of life, including people whose lives have been affected by difficult life experiences, systemic inequality and oppression, neurodiversity, illness and/or disability. Being skilled in art or in a craft is not necessary to benefit. Instead, there is a need to be open to the possibilities of the process involved.
Like with any therapy, the process can be challenging as uncomfortable feelings and painful memories may emerge. At the heart of the space that we would share is a robust and meaningful relationship which is reliable, affirmative and reflective.
Hello and thank you for getting this far - making the first steps towards finding a therapist is not always straight-forward. I am the clinical lead for an NHS mental health service in east London and also offer private therapy sessions to individuals. I trained to be a CBT Therapist at the Institute of Psychiatry in 2011 and having been using these skills to help people from all walks of life and backgrounds ever since. My intention is to meet all my clients with warmth and compassion and to support you to make the most significant changes that you can manage in the shortest amount of time.
Hello and thank you for getting this far - making the first steps towards finding a therapist is not always straight-forward. I am the clinical lead for an NHS mental health service in east London and also offer private therapy sessions to individuals. I trained to be a CBT Therapist at the Institute of Psychiatry in 2011 and having been using these skills to help people from all walks of life and backgrounds ever since. My intention is to meet all my clients with warmth and compassion and to support you to make the most significant changes that you can manage in the shortest amount of time.
FREE Initial ONLINE 30-Minute Session. I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with more than 10 years of experience in working with people of different sexual orientations, races, economic, social and cultural backgrounds and of different ages. I offer psychodynamic therapy, CBT, Gender Sexuality and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy, Intimate Partner Therapy (IPT) & Psychosexual Therapy or a combination of them tailored accordingly to the client’s needs or a combination of them tailored accordingly to the client’s needs. I am a Attachment Based Psychoanalytic supervisor trainee at the Bowlby Centre.
FREE Initial ONLINE 30-Minute Session. I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with more than 10 years of experience in working with people of different sexual orientations, races, economic, social and cultural backgrounds and of different ages. I offer psychodynamic therapy, CBT, Gender Sexuality and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy, Intimate Partner Therapy (IPT) & Psychosexual Therapy or a combination of them tailored accordingly to the client’s needs or a combination of them tailored accordingly to the client’s needs. I am a Attachment Based Psychoanalytic supervisor trainee at the Bowlby Centre.
Whatever the difficulty you are going through right now, you are not alone. The feelings and thoughts you may be experiencing are valid, even when they feel confusing or overwhelming. I have a particular interest in working with trauma, anxiety, and neurodiversity, and I aim to tailor my approach to your unique needs, pace, and way of experiencing the world.
I offer a supportive space where we can explore these experiences together, helping you make sense of what is happening and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Please visit my website for information about my other areas of work - www.counsellingandtraumatherapy.c
Whatever the difficulty you are going through right now, you are not alone. The feelings and thoughts you may be experiencing are valid, even when they feel confusing or overwhelming. I have a particular interest in working with trauma, anxiety, and neurodiversity, and I aim to tailor my approach to your unique needs, pace, and way of experiencing the world.
I offer a supportive space where we can explore these experiences together, helping you make sense of what is happening and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Please visit my website for information about my other areas of work - www.counsellingandtraumatherapy.c
If you're stuck in patterns that aren't working, struggling in relationships, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, or trying to make sense of something difficult, together we can work out what's happening, why, and how things can change.
I work with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and the lasting effects of trauma.
We explore what is keeping you stuck: patterns that repeat, the inner voices that shape how you see yourself, the roles you find yourself in, and ways of coping that may once have helped but now create problems.
My approach is thoughtful and direct. I’ll challenge you and laugh with you.
If you're stuck in patterns that aren't working, struggling in relationships, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, or trying to make sense of something difficult, together we can work out what's happening, why, and how things can change.
I work with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and the lasting effects of trauma.
We explore what is keeping you stuck: patterns that repeat, the inner voices that shape how you see yourself, the roles you find yourself in, and ways of coping that may once have helped but now create problems.
My approach is thoughtful and direct. I’ll challenge you and laugh with you.
Sometimes life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. At those times it can help to have someone professional to talk to in confidence - I offer an understanding, supportive space in which we can work through lifes challenges together. My approach to psychotherapy is both affirming and challenging; supporting you to feel valued and heard whilst enabling you to move past avoidance and fear.
Sometimes life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. At those times it can help to have someone professional to talk to in confidence - I offer an understanding, supportive space in which we can work through lifes challenges together. My approach to psychotherapy is both affirming and challenging; supporting you to feel valued and heard whilst enabling you to move past avoidance and fear.
At Hera Therapy, we understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally drained, or unsure of where to begin. You might be struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, life transitions, or challenges around identity, belonging, and adjustment. You don't have to do it alone. You will be met with warmth, respect, and professional care in a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported at your own pace.
At Hera Therapy, we understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally drained, or unsure of where to begin. You might be struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, life transitions, or challenges around identity, belonging, and adjustment. You don't have to do it alone. You will be met with warmth, respect, and professional care in a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported at your own pace.
Relationships can provide us with support and also lead to stress, conflict and misunderstandings. That's why they're at the centre of systemic psychotherapy. I meet with people to think about the changes they want to see within significant relationships in their lives. It’s important that you come to therapy feeling confident that you won’t be judged and that your strengths will be recognised. My role is to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic space, where people can explore their worries and problems, and find ways to move forward with their lives. I'll sometimes discuss strategies that others have found helpful.
Relationships can provide us with support and also lead to stress, conflict and misunderstandings. That's why they're at the centre of systemic psychotherapy. I meet with people to think about the changes they want to see within significant relationships in their lives. It’s important that you come to therapy feeling confident that you won’t be judged and that your strengths will be recognised. My role is to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic space, where people can explore their worries and problems, and find ways to move forward with their lives. I'll sometimes discuss strategies that others have found helpful.
Welcome! Are you ready for change? Let's figure it out together.
It's okay if you don't have all the words for what's bothering you yet. Whether your career demands high-performance or just someone looking for a more fulfilling life with better relationships, I've spent the last 15 years helping individuals break through self-sabotaging patterns and manage the anxiety that holds them back.
Welcome! Are you ready for change? Let's figure it out together.
It's okay if you don't have all the words for what's bothering you yet. Whether your career demands high-performance or just someone looking for a more fulfilling life with better relationships, I've spent the last 15 years helping individuals break through self-sabotaging patterns and manage the anxiety that holds them back.
I am a neurodiverse therapist, with ADHD, second-generation immigrant, none binary person of color. My role is to offer a space where every part of you—your neurotype, your culture, your queerness, your heritage—is not only welcomed but fundamentally understood.
My work is centered on healing the trauma of childhood, addressing the imprints left by experiences such as emotional neglect, abuse, parental conflict, and family separation and we look at how these experiences inform the way we relate today. I have particular expertise working with clients who, as children, took on caring roles.
I am a neurodiverse therapist, with ADHD, second-generation immigrant, none binary person of color. My role is to offer a space where every part of you—your neurotype, your culture, your queerness, your heritage—is not only welcomed but fundamentally understood.
My work is centered on healing the trauma of childhood, addressing the imprints left by experiences such as emotional neglect, abuse, parental conflict, and family separation and we look at how these experiences inform the way we relate today. I have particular expertise working with clients who, as children, took on caring roles.
I have experience working with clients in areas such as stress, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues (self or others), sexual identity, sexuality, masculine embodiment, depression. I feel coming to therapy can be daunting as clients often do not know what to expect. I like to talk this through with clients and make sure that they feel safe and secure, and we can build a therapeutic relationship together. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which the you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others at your own pace.
I have experience working with clients in areas such as stress, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues (self or others), sexual identity, sexuality, masculine embodiment, depression. I feel coming to therapy can be daunting as clients often do not know what to expect. I like to talk this through with clients and make sure that they feel safe and secure, and we can build a therapeutic relationship together. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which the you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others at your own pace.
I walk alongside adults and young people as they navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the search for identity or belonging. My integrative, trauma-informed, and culturally attuned approach creates a sanctuary where your experiences and values are truly honoured. Together, we journey into the heart of your story, exploring meaning, growth, and connection with gentle curiosity and genuine care.
I walk alongside adults and young people as they navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the search for identity or belonging. My integrative, trauma-informed, and culturally attuned approach creates a sanctuary where your experiences and values are truly honoured. Together, we journey into the heart of your story, exploring meaning, growth, and connection with gentle curiosity and genuine care.
Are you exhausted from always putting others first?
Struggling with patterns that you know started in childhood but don't know how to change?
Navigating the complexity of cultural expectations while trying to figure out who you really are?
I work with adults who are ready to explore the deeper roots of people-pleasing, relational struggles.
At times, we all face obstacles that leave us feeling stuck, lost, or weighed down by the emotional burdens we carry. Whether you’re struggling with low mood, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or unresolved grief, I believe in your innate capacity to heal and grow.
Are you exhausted from always putting others first?
Struggling with patterns that you know started in childhood but don't know how to change?
Navigating the complexity of cultural expectations while trying to figure out who you really are?
I work with adults who are ready to explore the deeper roots of people-pleasing, relational struggles.
At times, we all face obstacles that leave us feeling stuck, lost, or weighed down by the emotional burdens we carry. Whether you’re struggling with low mood, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or unresolved grief, I believe in your innate capacity to heal and grow.
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.
I know how hard it is to find the right therapist and I hope I can help you. You may be seeking therapy to deal with your relationships, anxiety, depression, living abroad, burn-out, crisis of meaning and life purpose, or your life in general, to name but a few. Naturally, our work will be tailored to your needs and desires. We can work on thought patterns or behaviours that don’t serve you anymore. Or we might want to explore earlier experiences or relationships that are keeping you stuck.
I am a British therapist working online and in-person in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
I know how hard it is to find the right therapist and I hope I can help you. You may be seeking therapy to deal with your relationships, anxiety, depression, living abroad, burn-out, crisis of meaning and life purpose, or your life in general, to name but a few. Naturally, our work will be tailored to your needs and desires. We can work on thought patterns or behaviours that don’t serve you anymore. Or we might want to explore earlier experiences or relationships that are keeping you stuck.
I am a British therapist working online and in-person in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Anxiety can quietly take over your life, and relationships often feel the strain first. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or exhausted from holding everything together. Low mood or stress may be building, while your connection with your partner or family feels tense, distant, or fragile.
For many people living through change or migration, these pressures can feel even heavier. When anxiety, depression, and relationship stress pile up, it can be hard to know where to begin—or even how to ask for help. You may be looking for relief, clarity, and a space where you don’t have to carry it all alone.
Anxiety can quietly take over your life, and relationships often feel the strain first. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or exhausted from holding everything together. Low mood or stress may be building, while your connection with your partner or family feels tense, distant, or fragile.
For many people living through change or migration, these pressures can feel even heavier. When anxiety, depression, and relationship stress pile up, it can be hard to know where to begin—or even how to ask for help. You may be looking for relief, clarity, and a space where you don’t have to carry it all alone.
There comes a point in our lives when things feel like they're getting on top of us. Strategies we relied on no longer work. Or, we feel that something is holding us back from leading a vibrant and fulfilling life. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to make sense of your life and connect with yourself in a way that will help you to heal. Different things work for different people. Some of us are used to talking about our feelings; some of us are not. Others need images, music, objects and creative ways to help us capture an experience and connect with deeper feelings. I tailor my approach to the person I am with.
There comes a point in our lives when things feel like they're getting on top of us. Strategies we relied on no longer work. Or, we feel that something is holding us back from leading a vibrant and fulfilling life. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to make sense of your life and connect with yourself in a way that will help you to heal. Different things work for different people. Some of us are used to talking about our feelings; some of us are not. Others need images, music, objects and creative ways to help us capture an experience and connect with deeper feelings. I tailor my approach to the person I am with.
I know that life has become really challenging and difficult to cope with. The stress and pressure we face has affected our health, work, relationships and mental well-being. Despite all our best efforts to manage, nothing seems to work. It’s during these times that having someone qualified and experienced to talk with and support us becomes a much-needed relief – especially as some of the difficulties we are going through are deep rooted and stem from painful childhood experiences like changing schools 6 different times, abuse, a bike accident and not having many friends. This is something I can personally identify with.
I know that life has become really challenging and difficult to cope with. The stress and pressure we face has affected our health, work, relationships and mental well-being. Despite all our best efforts to manage, nothing seems to work. It’s during these times that having someone qualified and experienced to talk with and support us becomes a much-needed relief – especially as some of the difficulties we are going through are deep rooted and stem from painful childhood experiences like changing schools 6 different times, abuse, a bike accident and not having many friends. This is something I can personally identify with.
Life is hard and full of unsuspected challenges. Often the more we journey toward where we want to go, the bumpier the road gets. The impact of past experiences, present stressors, and worries about the future threaten to keep us stuck in an unhelpful loop. We repeat old patterns simply because we're on autopilot and maybe haven't had the space to reflect. By increasing our awareness, bringing our attention to the present, detaching from old stories, and focusing on what's helpful we make meaningful choices. I also offer CBT-informed private or small group yoga for those interested in working with the whole body.
Life is hard and full of unsuspected challenges. Often the more we journey toward where we want to go, the bumpier the road gets. The impact of past experiences, present stressors, and worries about the future threaten to keep us stuck in an unhelpful loop. We repeat old patterns simply because we're on autopilot and maybe haven't had the space to reflect. By increasing our awareness, bringing our attention to the present, detaching from old stories, and focusing on what's helpful we make meaningful choices. I also offer CBT-informed private or small group yoga for those interested in working with the whole body.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in SE8
40+
Average cost per session
£80
Counsellors in SE8 who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Depression |
| 89% | Relationship Issues |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Stress |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 73% | Vitality |
| 64% | Aviva |
| 64% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in SE8 see their clients
| 76% | In Person and Online | |
| 24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 63% | Female | |
| 35% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |