Counselling in SW19

Sometimes aspects of our life can overwhelm us. Life events such as a bereavement, relationship/family issues, a job loss or isolation can leave us feeling fearful, stressed and unable to cope. We can also feel stuck in certain patterns that we wish to break free from. Talking about all these things can help to bring balance back into our lives and gain a new understanding of ourselves. I aim to make it possible for you to speak about things which you might not have put into words before and ask questions to help you with your thinking. Giving yourself the space to talk openly and be heard can bring about tremendous change within.

I work with genuine care, empathy and am non- judgemental. I am very passionate about helping and offer a warm and nurturing space for you to explore your presenting issues which you may be finding challenging and distressing.

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC as well as a registered psychotherapist and counsellor with the BACP. I have many years of experience of therapeutic work in different settings such as NHS primary care, and community-based charities. I am committed to working together at your own pace, providing a warm and safe environment to understand what is bothering you or causing you distress. I believe that all of us have the capacity to grow and thrive, but sometimes we might feel a bit ‘stuck’, struggling to find meaning and purpose, and we might need a little help to reconnect with who we really are.

I am a licenced clinical psychologist and member of the HCPC in the UK and the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and having trained as a clinical psychologist at the Wright Institute in Berkeley and Yale University. I have been providing therapy to male and female clients for over 20 years and have accumulated a wealth of experience in working with adults with complex presentations. I have an expertise in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationships, workplace issues and substance use.

Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm a fully qualified Integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, I am a registered member of the BACP, with several years experience working with clients. I have worked with a wide range of clients through the NHS IAPT and have been working in Private Practice and online for the past few years. Areas I can help with are: Childhood traumas, Feeling sad, Depression Anxieties, Bereavement, Relationship issues, Problems at work, Sexual identity, Cultural issues, Overcoming stress/burnout and negative life patterns, Addictions, Personal growth and transformation, establishing healthy boundaries and relationships.

Miranda is a private consultant based in Wimbledon SW London, helping with personal and professional struggles. Miranda has been working for many years helping people, to help themselves through sharing feelings and looking at different ways of understanding problems and themselves. Miranda has worked with many professionals as well as with people in their personal lives and in the community. ​ Miranda holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling. Miranda is a Registered member of the British Association Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) ​ Registered Member of UKCP

I am a Specialist Clinical Psychologist offering a therapy space to explore, build psychological tools and make sense of difficult experiences. My therapeutic style acknowledges that your mind, body, spirit, and community are connected. I invite you to bring all aspects of your identity that are important to you; whether it's your ethnicity, faith, cultural beliefs - all these areas can shape how we uniquely experience a range of mental health difficulties. I specialise in anxiety, burnout and stress management, adjusting to health diagnosis, lack of confidence, racial trauma, low mood or impostor syndrome.

I work integratively, my training was in existential psychotherapy. This means I believe that life is naturally going to present struggles and that we need to navigate our way through life's givens: loneliness, anxiety and death are all givens of our life. I believe that the goal of therapy is to create space to reflect and align oneself with one's values and understand our limitations. I believe that trauma has a lasting impact on our bodies and minds, and that through understanding the mind-body connection, healing can ultimately take place. I currently hold a post working in GP practices with the NHS.

Throughout our lives we all experience difficulties and challenges that sometimes we can’t manage on our own. Psychotherapy can be an extremely powerful tool to help us become more aware of who we are and gain a better understanding about our relationships with others and the situations we find ourselves in. My main approach to Psychotherapy draws on psychodynamic and attachment based principles, which involves the idea that thinking about past experiences and early childhood relationships can help make sense of current feelings, experiences, relationships and difficulties.

Choosing a therapist can seem overwhelming which is why I offer a free 15-minute chat to help us both decide if we're a good fit to work together before making an appointment for our first session. I provide support for people from a wide range of backgrounds and ages facing a range of challenges including depression, anxiety, stress and trauma. Sometimes peoples' struggles are linked to emotional injuries from the past that need gentle, careful attention and exploration, while others need to focus on difficulties in their adult relationships, either at work or at home.

Did you know 1 out 5 children in the UK experiences mental health challenges that affects their ways of relating with loved ones at some point during their childhood? Getting appropriate support at an early stage is important for children who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. Children struggling with their emotions often act out or become withdrawn. These responses are put down as behaviour issues while in fact they are children's way of communicating to adults that they need support. Music Therapy is the perfect tool for children who are not ready to 'talk it through' to express themselves in ways that motivates them.

Is your life affected by issues in your relationships with others, issues in your relationship you have with yourself? Are intrusive and negative thoughts often making you feel down and helpless? Is anxiety stopping you from enjoying your life? There is hope. I can help you explore, challenge and change those unhelpful thought patterns, aiming to help you feel more empowered and confident so you can enjoy your life and have more loving and happier relationships, with yourself and others. Contact me to book an initial appointment and see if my combined psychotherapy&solution focused approach would work for you.

The challenging times we currently find ourselves in, bring many issues to the surface. The difficulties that arise for you may include struggles with identity, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, or strained family or romantic relationships. You may experience feelings of isolation and difficulty in finding a sense of meaning and purpose, perhaps struggling to find a path through life or a a way of being that you feel is really you. Through exploration of the issues you face, we can use therapy to develop self-insight and transform life's difficulties into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Hello, my name is Stephanie, I'm a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with children, teens, young adults and their families. I have 13 years + experience in the NHS working in a range of services including Child and Adolescent Services (CAMHS). I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Newcastle University followed by a Masters at New York University and finally my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London. I have also been a lecturer in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) at Masters level.

Anxiety and Depression can creep up on us at any time, sometimes you don't stop to notice the signs and triggers until you feel at a crisis point and life feels heavy, grey and without any positivity or colour. Counselling can offer a space and someone to listen and help you manage the effects of depression and find out more about the root of anxiety and how to notice triggers.

I believe that we have the inner capacity to heal. The first step is to understand our life story – how the past might be affecting us today, why we behave, think, and feel in the way we do, to gain self-awareness, and to understand what emotions and feelings are still unresolved in our internal system. The next step is to resolve & heal that which needs resolving & healing – whether it is depression, anxiety, low self-worth, panic attacks, traumatic life events, attachment injuries, relationship issues, suicidal ideation, as well as existential or spiritual matters.

Are you finding relationships challenging?Have you heard of Body-Psychotherapy, a unique form of therapy that gives clients results in a short period of time? The key strength of this kind of therapy is that it bypasses the 'story' of traditional 'Talking therapies' and works somatically by discharging blocked energy (consciousness) that client hold in the body! I am particularly interested in working with people who have already engaged with a form of therapy, yet feel there is still something missing: I will help you find your authentic self!