Counselling in SW19
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, working with high achievers who struggle with high functioning anxiety, self-confidence and self-esteem, burnout, stress, and relationship difficulties. If on the surface you look like you have it all together, but the silent voice of self-doubt plagues you, then we will likely work well together. I like to work with the heart of a matter, rather than treat symptoms at a surface level. I work with both adolescents and adults, and have over 13 years experience in mental health. I have a fantastic team of Psychologists working with me, and we also specialise in ASD and ADHD assessments.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, working with high achievers who struggle with high functioning anxiety, self-confidence and self-esteem, burnout, stress, and relationship difficulties. If on the surface you look like you have it all together, but the silent voice of self-doubt plagues you, then we will likely work well together. I like to work with the heart of a matter, rather than treat symptoms at a surface level. I work with both adolescents and adults, and have over 13 years experience in mental health. I have a fantastic team of Psychologists working with me, and we also specialise in ASD and ADHD assessments.
You might be looking to make changes in your life to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Perhaps you've been struggling with your weight, sleep, exercise, or smoking - or maybe stress, low mood, or anxiety are making everyday life feel harder than it should. You may simply have a sense that life doesn’t quite feel how you want it to feel.
Whatever has brought you here, my aim is to support you to better understand yourself - exploring the emotional, behavioural, and psychological factors that are keeping you stuck - and to help you make meaningful changes that improve your wellbeing and quality of life.
You might be looking to make changes in your life to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Perhaps you've been struggling with your weight, sleep, exercise, or smoking - or maybe stress, low mood, or anxiety are making everyday life feel harder than it should. You may simply have a sense that life doesn’t quite feel how you want it to feel.
Whatever has brought you here, my aim is to support you to better understand yourself - exploring the emotional, behavioural, and psychological factors that are keeping you stuck - and to help you make meaningful changes that improve your wellbeing and quality of life.
Sometimes we struggle with anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. We may feel that they are “functioning” on the outside but internally feel disconnected, tense, or dissatisfied. Other times we may experience recurring patterns, burnout, self-criticism, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling unable to fully enjoy life.
I'm here to help with that!
Sometimes we struggle with anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. We may feel that they are “functioning” on the outside but internally feel disconnected, tense, or dissatisfied. Other times we may experience recurring patterns, burnout, self-criticism, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling unable to fully enjoy life.
I'm here to help with that!
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 6 years experience in both clinical and research environments. I have previously worked in the National Health Service (NHS) providing therapy to adults, including working for a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) specialist clinic. I work with a wide range of anxiety and mood problems such as depression, OCD, persistent panic attacks, health anxiety, experiences of depersonalisation/derealisation and social anxiety. I will tell you if I do not think I am the right person to help you and provide onwards recommendations.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 6 years experience in both clinical and research environments. I have previously worked in the National Health Service (NHS) providing therapy to adults, including working for a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) specialist clinic. I work with a wide range of anxiety and mood problems such as depression, OCD, persistent panic attacks, health anxiety, experiences of depersonalisation/derealisation and social anxiety. I will tell you if I do not think I am the right person to help you and provide onwards recommendations.
I am a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples create fulfilling relationships. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for relationship challenges and intimate concerns. After completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, I completed my Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy (Middlesex University), an Advanced Diploma in Couples Therapy (NAOS Institute), and a Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours (CICS). I have also trained at The Couples Institute and Institute for Relational Intimacy (USA).
I am a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples create fulfilling relationships. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for relationship challenges and intimate concerns. After completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, I completed my Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy (Middlesex University), an Advanced Diploma in Couples Therapy (NAOS Institute), and a Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours (CICS). I have also trained at The Couples Institute and Institute for Relational Intimacy (USA).
At REST Psychology, we support people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, low self-esteem, identity concerns, workplace pressures, and concerns about a child's emotional, behavioural, or developmental wellbeing. Our services include therapy for adults, children (5+) and young people, alongside psychological support for parents and caregivers. We believe meaningful change begins with understanding.
At REST Psychology, we support people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, low self-esteem, identity concerns, workplace pressures, and concerns about a child's emotional, behavioural, or developmental wellbeing. Our services include therapy for adults, children (5+) and young people, alongside psychological support for parents and caregivers. We believe meaningful change begins with understanding.
I help people untangle complex thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behaviour that feel hard to manage on their own. My work is thoughtful and collaborative, with a focus on understanding what keeps things stuck and developing tools and understanding that support real change in everyday life. I have worked across services focused on personality disorders, perinatal mental health, substance use, and anxiety and mood disorders both in private and NHS settings, supporting people with a wide range of difficulties, including long and enduring.
I help people untangle complex thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behaviour that feel hard to manage on their own. My work is thoughtful and collaborative, with a focus on understanding what keeps things stuck and developing tools and understanding that support real change in everyday life. I have worked across services focused on personality disorders, perinatal mental health, substance use, and anxiety and mood disorders both in private and NHS settings, supporting people with a wide range of difficulties, including long and enduring.
Many of the people I work with seek therapy because they’re feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift, even while appearing to cope well on the surface. They’re often thoughtful, capable adults navigating burnout, perfectionism, low self-confidence, or relationship difficulties.
Some come to therapy after a recent diagnosis such as ADHD, while others are simply recognising long-standing struggles with anxiety or emotional regulation. These are just a few of the issues I work with, though many clients experience a mix of challenges. We will focus on what feels meaningful for you to address.
Many of the people I work with seek therapy because they’re feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift, even while appearing to cope well on the surface. They’re often thoughtful, capable adults navigating burnout, perfectionism, low self-confidence, or relationship difficulties.
Some come to therapy after a recent diagnosis such as ADHD, while others are simply recognising long-standing struggles with anxiety or emotional regulation. These are just a few of the issues I work with, though many clients experience a mix of challenges. We will focus on what feels meaningful for you to address.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or painful memories that seem to shape your present? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, therapy can be a powerful space for healing and growth. In my work, I help individuals uncover the deeper emotional and relational patterns that influence how they think, feel, and connect with others. My approach draws on psychodynamic therapy to explore how past experiences shape your present, while integrating practical tools from CBT to support lasting change.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or painful memories that seem to shape your present? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, therapy can be a powerful space for healing and growth. In my work, I help individuals uncover the deeper emotional and relational patterns that influence how they think, feel, and connect with others. My approach draws on psychodynamic therapy to explore how past experiences shape your present, while integrating practical tools from CBT to support lasting change.
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 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 am a natural empath, and will be attuned and sensitive to your emotional needs and seek to understand your individual difficulties through your own lens, by stepping into your world in a person-centred way. I may facilitate your self-awareness and understanding of possible unconscious thoughts, fears and beliefs, by drawing from psychodynamic ideas. Or I may integrate CBT to help you identify possible unhelpful negative thinking patterns and explore new, more supportive ways in which you could respond to your difficulties, by focussing on your strengths.
I am a natural empath, and will be attuned and sensitive to your emotional needs and seek to understand your individual difficulties through your own lens, by stepping into your world in a person-centred way. I may facilitate your self-awareness and understanding of possible unconscious thoughts, fears and beliefs, by drawing from psychodynamic ideas. Or I may integrate CBT to help you identify possible unhelpful negative thinking patterns and explore new, more supportive ways in which you could respond to your difficulties, by focussing on your strengths.
I offer a creative, integrative and feminine approach to therapeutic inner work. My IFS-informed counselling sessions provide a sacred, confidential and safe space for the gentle yet empowering unfolding of your becoming. The cultivation of self-awareness, self-understanding and belonging to the self is at the heart of my work. Cultivating nurturing self-attunement and getting to know the depth of our inner landscape can be a deeply meaningful experience that has the potential to improve our mental, emotional and physical well-being, while also enhancing the quality of our relationships.
I offer a creative, integrative and feminine approach to therapeutic inner work. My IFS-informed counselling sessions provide a sacred, confidential and safe space for the gentle yet empowering unfolding of your becoming. The cultivation of self-awareness, self-understanding and belonging to the self is at the heart of my work. Cultivating nurturing self-attunement and getting to know the depth of our inner landscape can be a deeply meaningful experience that has the potential to improve our mental, emotional and physical well-being, while also enhancing the quality of our relationships.
Hi, I’m Dr Claira, a Specialist Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted, often navigating the intersection between long-term health conditions such as IBS, colitis, Crohn's, functional disorders, unexplained symptoms, fatigue, pain, and experiences of trauma, stress, or adversity. Most of us will face difficult or traumatic events at some point in our lives. When these experiences interact with ongoing health challenges, recovery can feel complex or even impossible. This is where psychological therapy can help.
Hi, I’m Dr Claira, a Specialist Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted, often navigating the intersection between long-term health conditions such as IBS, colitis, Crohn's, functional disorders, unexplained symptoms, fatigue, pain, and experiences of trauma, stress, or adversity. Most of us will face difficult or traumatic events at some point in our lives. When these experiences interact with ongoing health challenges, recovery can feel complex or even impossible. This is where psychological therapy can help.
I work with clients that are often operating under sustained psychological load inciting stress, anxiety, burnout , decision fatigue, emotional isolation, relationship issues, or a nervous system that has learned to stay on alert. My clients are not looking for someone who just listens to them , gives reassurance, or surface-level strategies.
They come to me for clarity without judgement, depth and intensive short term results and a space where insight leads to real, sustainable change. I am very active in the session and offer results
I work with clients that are often operating under sustained psychological load inciting stress, anxiety, burnout , decision fatigue, emotional isolation, relationship issues, or a nervous system that has learned to stay on alert. My clients are not looking for someone who just listens to them , gives reassurance, or surface-level strategies.
They come to me for clarity without judgement, depth and intensive short term results and a space where insight leads to real, sustainable change. I am very active in the session and offer results
You don't have to carry this alone. I believe the most effective therapy begins with feeling safe, understood and accepted. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck or weighed down by experiences that continue to affect their daily life, relationships or sense of self. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, the impact of trauma or simply finding it difficult to move forward, I offer a warm, compassionate and culturally sensitive space where we can make sense of your experiences together and work towards meaningful, lasting change.
You don't have to carry this alone. I believe the most effective therapy begins with feeling safe, understood and accepted. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck or weighed down by experiences that continue to affect their daily life, relationships or sense of self. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, the impact of trauma or simply finding it difficult to move forward, I offer a warm, compassionate and culturally sensitive space where we can make sense of your experiences together and work towards meaningful, lasting change.
As an Integrative Therapist, my primary role is to provide support to individuals who are seeking guidance in addressing their current needs. With 8 years of experience in training and working with diverse client groups, I have gained valuable understanding. In addition to acquiring professional therapeutic qualifications to enhance my practice, I am well versed in assisting a number of client presentations such as: Trauma • Sexual Abuse • Alcohol & Substance misuse • Depression • Anxiety • PTSD • Family & Relationship issues • Sexuality/LGBTQ support • Anger & Behavioural struggles, among other client presentations.
As an Integrative Therapist, my primary role is to provide support to individuals who are seeking guidance in addressing their current needs. With 8 years of experience in training and working with diverse client groups, I have gained valuable understanding. In addition to acquiring professional therapeutic qualifications to enhance my practice, I am well versed in assisting a number of client presentations such as: Trauma • Sexual Abuse • Alcohol & Substance misuse • Depression • Anxiety • PTSD • Family & Relationship issues • Sexuality/LGBTQ support • Anger & Behavioural struggles, among other client presentations.
Sometimes life can be difficult leaving us feeling anxious, stuck or overwhelmed. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and confidential space where you can openly share and explore your thoughts and feelings. In counselling the relationship is key. I will be with you as we build this together, providing a space for you to be yourself. Working at a pace that is right for you, I will support you as you understand more about yourself and the difficulties you are experiencing in life, break down the barriers that are holding you back and create lasting and positive change.
Sometimes life can be difficult leaving us feeling anxious, stuck or overwhelmed. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and confidential space where you can openly share and explore your thoughts and feelings. In counselling the relationship is key. I will be with you as we build this together, providing a space for you to be yourself. Working at a pace that is right for you, I will support you as you understand more about yourself and the difficulties you are experiencing in life, break down the barriers that are holding you back and create lasting and positive change.
Everyone’s experience of health, wellbeing, and life challenges is unique.
At ELG Wellbeing, I offer a range of one-to-one services designed to support your emotional wellbeing, personal resilience, and quality of life — whether you are navigating a specific difficulty, adapting to change, or seeking space to reconnect with yourself. You will explore relationship and boundary issues, as well as the belief systems that shape your life. Together, we'll develop coping strategies, gain new perspectives, and enhance your self-awareness. You'll discover your strengths and foster positive changes.
Everyone’s experience of health, wellbeing, and life challenges is unique.
At ELG Wellbeing, I offer a range of one-to-one services designed to support your emotional wellbeing, personal resilience, and quality of life — whether you are navigating a specific difficulty, adapting to change, or seeking space to reconnect with yourself. You will explore relationship and boundary issues, as well as the belief systems that shape your life. Together, we'll develop coping strategies, gain new perspectives, and enhance your self-awareness. You'll discover your strengths and foster positive changes.
Therapist for people with anxious attachment and abandonment wounds who feel stuck in overthinking and easily triggered in relationships and at work. You may struggle with jealousy, fear of rejection, and worry about losing connection. In relationships, this can show up as fear of being left or losing yourself. At work, it often looks like perfectionism, self-doubt, and overthinking or taking things personally. We work with your triggers and the patterns underneath them so you feel more secure in yourself and better able to soothe and steady your emotions before reacting.
Therapist for people with anxious attachment and abandonment wounds who feel stuck in overthinking and easily triggered in relationships and at work. You may struggle with jealousy, fear of rejection, and worry about losing connection. In relationships, this can show up as fear of being left or losing yourself. At work, it often looks like perfectionism, self-doubt, and overthinking or taking things personally. We work with your triggers and the patterns underneath them so you feel more secure in yourself and better able to soothe and steady your emotions before reacting.
You have already made a brave and important step on the journey to well-being and self-discovery, by enquiring about having therapy. As a Clinical Psychologist, I am passionate about helping people to realise the values, knowledge, and skills that they already hold, and how the awareness of this can enable them to live full, vibrant and satisfying lives. I believe that it is important to learn skills to help people cope with the present and the future, as well as making sense of past experiences to understand patterns that are happening in your life currently.
You have already made a brave and important step on the journey to well-being and self-discovery, by enquiring about having therapy. As a Clinical Psychologist, I am passionate about helping people to realise the values, knowledge, and skills that they already hold, and how the awareness of this can enable them to live full, vibrant and satisfying lives. I believe that it is important to learn skills to help people cope with the present and the future, as well as making sense of past experiences to understand patterns that are happening in your life currently.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in SW19
200+
Average cost per session
£80
Counsellors in SW19 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 88% | Self Esteem |
| 83% | Stress |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Complex PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 69% | Aviva |
| 64% | AXA PPP |
| 59% | WPA |
How Counsellors in SW19 see their clients
| 80% | In Person and Online | |
| 20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |