Counselling in SE9

Heather Gani
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
London SE9
‘When a flower doesn’t bloom, it is not the flowers fault, you look at the environment in which it grows.’ I am a sensitive, warm, non judgemental, respectful therapist. I provide a relaxed and confidential therapeutic space, professional as well as being personable which provides a secure environment in which to process unresolved feelings. The core element of my practice is offering a reflective environment through a collaborative and therapeutic relationship. This relationship is built on trust in a space/context which includes authenticity and transparency, where you may feel safe to explore your internal or external conflict
‘When a flower doesn’t bloom, it is not the flowers fault, you look at the environment in which it grows.’ I am a sensitive, warm, non judgemental, respectful therapist. I provide a relaxed and confidential therapeutic space, professional as well as being personable which provides a secure environment in which to process unresolved feelings. The core element of my practice is offering a reflective environment through a collaborative and therapeutic relationship. This relationship is built on trust in a space/context which includes authenticity and transparency, where you may feel safe to explore your internal or external conflict

John Gani
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
London SE9
Whatever the problem, I aim to encourage a sense of empowerment during my client's exploration. An important factor in therapy is the working relationship between the therapist and client and I believe in encouraging an environment that includes trust, respect, warmth and sometimes humour which, sometimes can be a welcome feature.Some people look for just a couple of sessions to 'get things off their chest' and gain a fresh perspective on their life, whilst others want to take more time to come to terms with the events from their past before looking to their future. whatever the issue i can help you come thought this time of life.
Whatever the problem, I aim to encourage a sense of empowerment during my client's exploration. An important factor in therapy is the working relationship between the therapist and client and I believe in encouraging an environment that includes trust, respect, warmth and sometimes humour which, sometimes can be a welcome feature.Some people look for just a couple of sessions to 'get things off their chest' and gain a fresh perspective on their life, whilst others want to take more time to come to terms with the events from their past before looking to their future. whatever the issue i can help you come thought this time of life.

Kirsten Shirke
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
London SE9
Do you feel overwhelmed by feelings and emotions you can't understand? Do you struggle with relationships or feel isolated and alone? Do you have a difficult relationship with food? Have you harmed yourself or struggled with thoughts of ending your life? Have you experienced trauma, abuse, violence or loss? Have you turned to drugs or alcohol to help cope with difficult memories? Are you going through work stress or chronic pain? I will work with you to explore your feelings and help develop an understanding of your experiences in relation to the whole person that you are, working towards building a different and brighter future.
Do you feel overwhelmed by feelings and emotions you can't understand? Do you struggle with relationships or feel isolated and alone? Do you have a difficult relationship with food? Have you harmed yourself or struggled with thoughts of ending your life? Have you experienced trauma, abuse, violence or loss? Have you turned to drugs or alcohol to help cope with difficult memories? Are you going through work stress or chronic pain? I will work with you to explore your feelings and help develop an understanding of your experiences in relation to the whole person that you are, working towards building a different and brighter future.

Marlene Crone Noke
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
London SE9 (Online Only)
Over the course of my career I have worked with a range of adults and young people within the field of mental health difficulties and neuropsychology. I am a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with a warm, welcoming and open approach to the needs of my clients. Therapy with me is an engaging collaborative process, where I will work with you to navigate through the difficulties that you may be experiencing. During therapy I will be checking in with you at every session to support the collaborative process and ensure that the session is meaningful for you.
Over the course of my career I have worked with a range of adults and young people within the field of mental health difficulties and neuropsychology. I am a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with a warm, welcoming and open approach to the needs of my clients. Therapy with me is an engaging collaborative process, where I will work with you to navigate through the difficulties that you may be experiencing. During therapy I will be checking in with you at every session to support the collaborative process and ensure that the session is meaningful for you.

Jacque Mclaren
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified
London SE9
Life can change very quickly, either through loss or events happening around us. This can be confusing and frighting, traumatic even. causing anxiety and stress which can feel overwhelming. With our feelings being invisible to others, life events can leave us feeling lonely our emotions impossible to over come, holding us back in life. I believe counselling can offer a way forward, relieving some of the burden of these feelings. helping to calm and quieten your internal world. Giving you back control of your life.
Life can change very quickly, either through loss or events happening around us. This can be confusing and frighting, traumatic even. causing anxiety and stress which can feel overwhelming. With our feelings being invisible to others, life events can leave us feeling lonely our emotions impossible to over come, holding us back in life. I believe counselling can offer a way forward, relieving some of the burden of these feelings. helping to calm and quieten your internal world. Giving you back control of your life.

Clarity Psychotherapy & Transformational Coaching
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
London SE9
Do you currently feel stuck or confused, anxious or fearful, emotionally numb, frustrated or restrained, under achieving, without clear identity, low in self-confidence or esteem, lacking purpose, grief or regret, depressed or hopeless, anger, lost or trapped in the past? Do you want to feel empowered & full of clarity, calm & peaceful, emotionally aware & connected, unfettered and free, high achieving, full of self-worth & belief, a strong sense of purpose & identity, healed, joyful & hopeful, composed, focused on the present & future, less self-judgement? The Clarity is the place for you.
Do you currently feel stuck or confused, anxious or fearful, emotionally numb, frustrated or restrained, under achieving, without clear identity, low in self-confidence or esteem, lacking purpose, grief or regret, depressed or hopeless, anger, lost or trapped in the past? Do you want to feel empowered & full of clarity, calm & peaceful, emotionally aware & connected, unfettered and free, high achieving, full of self-worth & belief, a strong sense of purpose & identity, healed, joyful & hopeful, composed, focused on the present & future, less self-judgement? The Clarity is the place for you.

Suna Spry
London SE9
You deserve the life you desire without the feeling of being alone and or stuck. Having past life experience with trauma i am proof that you can do it going forward with a can do approach. You don’t have to feel trapped anymore. I don’t want to rescue anyone you have to that if you really want it. With my encouragement and guidance giving you the tools and strategies I will encourage you and help you get to a place you are free from trauma and blocks using different methods that are suitable for you.
You deserve the life you desire without the feeling of being alone and or stuck. Having past life experience with trauma i am proof that you can do it going forward with a can do approach. You don’t have to feel trapped anymore. I don’t want to rescue anyone you have to that if you really want it. With my encouragement and guidance giving you the tools and strategies I will encourage you and help you get to a place you are free from trauma and blocks using different methods that are suitable for you.

Phil Clarkstone
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
London SE9
I am a long-established and well-regarded counsellor, psychotherapist, and supervisor. Since 2001, I have offered professional private psychotherapy from my exclusive suite of welcoming rooms in Eltham. I have broad experience with most issues. However, bereavement, loss, and change are my particular specialties. I have led a team of therapists and counsellors for the last 16 years delivering bereavement support across Greenwich for an NHS commissioned charity. I have good working relationships with all manner of mental health professionals. I have a lot of experience working with the struggles of being human!
I am a long-established and well-regarded counsellor, psychotherapist, and supervisor. Since 2001, I have offered professional private psychotherapy from my exclusive suite of welcoming rooms in Eltham. I have broad experience with most issues. However, bereavement, loss, and change are my particular specialties. I have led a team of therapists and counsellors for the last 16 years delivering bereavement support across Greenwich for an NHS commissioned charity. I have good working relationships with all manner of mental health professionals. I have a lot of experience working with the struggles of being human!

Jo Walker
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
London SE9
Hello, I'm Jo, an integrative psychotherapist offering online therapy across the UK, and outdoor therapy in natural spaces around Cornwall. I offer a warm, supportive and inclusive space in which you can feel safe to be your authentic self. My practice is trauma informed and LGBTQ+ affirming. At the heart of my work is the belief that you are the expert in your own life.
Hello, I'm Jo, an integrative psychotherapist offering online therapy across the UK, and outdoor therapy in natural spaces around Cornwall. I offer a warm, supportive and inclusive space in which you can feel safe to be your authentic self. My practice is trauma informed and LGBTQ+ affirming. At the heart of my work is the belief that you are the expert in your own life.

Lisa Hitchen
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
London SE9
I am an experienced and accredited counsellor working with people of all backgrounds. I offer a safe listening space for clients to speak freely about whatever is troubling them. I work in an integrative way bringing in different approaches based on the individual needs of each person. This includes creative techniques, person centred and CBT approaches. I offer short and long term sessions in Lewisham plus telephone and online counselling to individuals and couples. Recently I qualified as an EMDR therapist and offer this to clients with disturbing memories or trauma that want to let go of the past (see my website for details).
I am an experienced and accredited counsellor working with people of all backgrounds. I offer a safe listening space for clients to speak freely about whatever is troubling them. I work in an integrative way bringing in different approaches based on the individual needs of each person. This includes creative techniques, person centred and CBT approaches. I offer short and long term sessions in Lewisham plus telephone and online counselling to individuals and couples. Recently I qualified as an EMDR therapist and offer this to clients with disturbing memories or trauma that want to let go of the past (see my website for details).

Claire Golding
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
London SE9 (Online Only)
I like to think my clients choose me because I offer a listening ear, compassion and empathy. I try to fully understand what my client is experiencing and feeling. My aim as their counsellor is to give them a "safe" space to talk openly and honestly with out fear of judgement. I specialise in bereavement and loss, im confident working with clients who have depression or low moods, anxiety, I have had extra training to work with client's who self harm, suffer with addiction and those who have suicidal thoughts.
I like to think my clients choose me because I offer a listening ear, compassion and empathy. I try to fully understand what my client is experiencing and feeling. My aim as their counsellor is to give them a "safe" space to talk openly and honestly with out fear of judgement. I specialise in bereavement and loss, im confident working with clients who have depression or low moods, anxiety, I have had extra training to work with client's who self harm, suffer with addiction and those who have suicidal thoughts.
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Munise Sabri
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
London SE9
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi Therapy is a tool to resolve the challenges in your life, to help you feel more confident and more in control, providing insight and showing you a path through the experiences that are part of being human. Life can put you in a lonely place, maybe too hard to cope with, complicated,challenging or confusing. I offer you the space for your story to be told, heard and understood in a confidential, non-judgmental safe space. There is nothing that cannot be "worked with and worked through".
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi Therapy is a tool to resolve the challenges in your life, to help you feel more confident and more in control, providing insight and showing you a path through the experiences that are part of being human. Life can put you in a lonely place, maybe too hard to cope with, complicated,challenging or confusing. I offer you the space for your story to be told, heard and understood in a confidential, non-judgmental safe space. There is nothing that cannot be "worked with and worked through".

Mark Pharoah
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
London SE9
There are many reasons why you might be seeking counselling. You might be suffering from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, feeling isolated, excluded, lonely, overwhelmed, confused or numb. You might be overcome by feelings of loss or bereavement, have social anxiety or are dealing with any number of issues at work, socially or with family. Maybe you have suffered abuse or narcissistic trauma in the past. At times it can be very difficult to see through the fog of thoughts and feelings. I also see clients with the particular challenges associated with neurodivergence which include those with dyslexia, autism and ADHD.
There are many reasons why you might be seeking counselling. You might be suffering from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, feeling isolated, excluded, lonely, overwhelmed, confused or numb. You might be overcome by feelings of loss or bereavement, have social anxiety or are dealing with any number of issues at work, socially or with family. Maybe you have suffered abuse or narcissistic trauma in the past. At times it can be very difficult to see through the fog of thoughts and feelings. I also see clients with the particular challenges associated with neurodivergence which include those with dyslexia, autism and ADHD.

Chenie Miller
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
London SE9
As human beings we are all different so why shouldn't our package of support be as unique as we are? I am a fully qualified and experienced integrative therapeutic counsellor. I am also a registered member of the National Counselling Society and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
As human beings we are all different so why shouldn't our package of support be as unique as we are? I am a fully qualified and experienced integrative therapeutic counsellor. I am also a registered member of the National Counselling Society and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Markus Kitzberger
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
London SE9
Does life feel like its getting on top of you? Could you benefit from a place to take some time-out? At certain times we all experience difficulties and doubt, go through life transitions (career change, divorce, new relationship, mid-life crisis) or discover patterns in our lives that are un-supportive. Seeing a counsellor or psychotherapist can help you face these challenges and turn them into an opportunity for personal growth.
Does life feel like its getting on top of you? Could you benefit from a place to take some time-out? At certain times we all experience difficulties and doubt, go through life transitions (career change, divorce, new relationship, mid-life crisis) or discover patterns in our lives that are un-supportive. Seeing a counsellor or psychotherapist can help you face these challenges and turn them into an opportunity for personal growth.

Joe Mattinson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
London SE9 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Joe. I offer pragmatic, results focused therapy. It may be there's one big thing you want to work on, or a more general sense of things being too much, not enough, or wrong in some important way. Whatever it is, we can connect and work together to find the best way for you. Sometimes a few sessions is enough; sometimes there's more work to do, and that takes time. I work both short-term and long-term, so we can decide together what you need, reviewing as we go.
Hi, I'm Joe. I offer pragmatic, results focused therapy. It may be there's one big thing you want to work on, or a more general sense of things being too much, not enough, or wrong in some important way. Whatever it is, we can connect and work together to find the best way for you. Sometimes a few sessions is enough; sometimes there's more work to do, and that takes time. I work both short-term and long-term, so we can decide together what you need, reviewing as we go.

Veronica Rumens
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
London SE9
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, offering individuals and couples a safe and confidential place for support, exploration and transformation. I believe that a respectful and non-judgmental environment is crucial in therapy, and this is an essential element of my work. I always welcome whole authentic feelings from my clients, without putting a negative label on them. To be able to explore overwhelming feelings such as: guilt, embarrassment, shame, anger, fear, and many others, without feeling judged, requires trust to be present. Even the decision to come to counselling is a courageous step - facing our difficulties is never easy.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, offering individuals and couples a safe and confidential place for support, exploration and transformation. I believe that a respectful and non-judgmental environment is crucial in therapy, and this is an essential element of my work. I always welcome whole authentic feelings from my clients, without putting a negative label on them. To be able to explore overwhelming feelings such as: guilt, embarrassment, shame, anger, fear, and many others, without feeling judged, requires trust to be present. Even the decision to come to counselling is a courageous step - facing our difficulties is never easy.

Talkthinkact Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
London SE9
My name is Sally Spigner and I am a BACP registered counsellor working from a relaxing office between Bromley and Grove Park. I am passionate about helping clients make changes in life, from teenagers with social anxiety, to executives suffering with burnout. If your life needs to change, and the change has to come now, come along and have a chat. Counselling can help when you have issues which you prefer not to talk about with family and friends, or indeed when they might be part of the problem. There is no need for you to face your problems alone.
My name is Sally Spigner and I am a BACP registered counsellor working from a relaxing office between Bromley and Grove Park. I am passionate about helping clients make changes in life, from teenagers with social anxiety, to executives suffering with burnout. If your life needs to change, and the change has to come now, come along and have a chat. Counselling can help when you have issues which you prefer not to talk about with family and friends, or indeed when they might be part of the problem. There is no need for you to face your problems alone.

Amy Sheppard
MA
London SE9
I am a child-centred play therapist working with children, primarily from 4-12 years of age. I provide a safe, empathetic and accepting space for your child to explore what is troubling them. My approach is play based and primarily non-directive. However, for some children a slightly more directive approach can be helpful. Each child is unique, therefore the sessions will be tailored to your child and meeting their individual needs. A play based approach can be useful for children who may find it difficult to express how they feel into words.
I am a child-centred play therapist working with children, primarily from 4-12 years of age. I provide a safe, empathetic and accepting space for your child to explore what is troubling them. My approach is play based and primarily non-directive. However, for some children a slightly more directive approach can be helpful. Each child is unique, therefore the sessions will be tailored to your child and meeting their individual needs. A play based approach can be useful for children who may find it difficult to express how they feel into words.

Ljiljana (Lila) Despotovic
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
London SE9
Hello, I'm Lila, an Integrative psychotherapist and counsellor practising in south-east London and online. My aim is to help you make sense of your difficulties and find ways of overcoming them or managing them better and ultimately, to help empower you to make the changes that you want, in order to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. I have over 10 years of professional experience, which includes work withing the NHS, charity and private sectors with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of issues.
Hello, I'm Lila, an Integrative psychotherapist and counsellor practising in south-east London and online. My aim is to help you make sense of your difficulties and find ways of overcoming them or managing them better and ultimately, to help empower you to make the changes that you want, in order to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. I have over 10 years of professional experience, which includes work withing the NHS, charity and private sectors with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of issues.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone 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.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
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.
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.