Counselling in SW20

I am a Counselling Psychologist and as such have had the privilege of working with a wide variety of clients with problems such as anxiety, chronic illness, depression, OCD, PTSD, fears and phobias as well as sexual and relationship issues.

I am an experienced Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor and a registered member of UKCP. Prior to becoming a therapist I enjoyed a long and successful career in finance in the City and West End. Having always had an interest in psychotherapy, I changed careers in my early 50s and gained a Master's degree in psychotherapy and full accreditation as a psychotherapist later. I have worked in a variety of settings: Guy's hospital, HM Prison, a bereavement centre and a university where I worked with a wide range of people of different ages, social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Spring, the season of renewal, is a great time to start making changes. It could be getting physically fit but it can also be about becoming psychologically fit, sorting out difficulties old and new. But with so many therapists each offering so much the choice is baffling. So how on earth to choose? Finding someone you can trust and have confidence in is key. A therapist with lots of experience who knows what they’re doing. Someone who will not be phased by your story. Someone with patience, empathy and warmth. A good listener but with their feet firmly planted in the real world. Someone who really gets you and can help.

Life inevitably throws all of us many challenges around relationships, work, health and our past. Most of the time we cope well with these and sometimes it’s more difficult. This may lead us feeling negative emotions such as anxiety, anger, guilt, shame and at times depression. I passionately believe these can be overcome by reassuring that this happens (and will pass), being non-judgemental and providing a practical way forward. Clients find this brings around positive change to heal, achieve personal goals, enjoy life to its fullest and experience joy.

Are you finding life difficult? Perhaps you are dealing with unexpected changes or just feeling a bit stuck. Life doesn’t always go to plan. Sometimes we find ourselves facing feelings and situations we don’t know how to deal with. I will support you to process your experiences and feelings in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental setting. Helping you to rebuild a secure sense of self that will allow you feel more calm and centered.

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I offer skilled, compassionate, evidence-based support to people who find themselves in distress or at a point in their lives when they would like to speak to a trained professional. Whilst I specialise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, which is interested in how our early experiences can shape and influence how we relate to ourselves and others, I draw on my knowledge and skills from different psychological therapies in an integrative way to ensure I tailor sessions to suit your needs.

The need to talk to someone about the difficulties that we are experiencing in life is a natural and fundamental part of being human. I provide a non-judgmental space for you to explore your issues and experiences in safety and privacy. I work in a collaborative way with clients to untangle confusion and find the meaning behind emotions that may feel distressing or overwhelming. I have seen first hand the positive impact that these conversations can have on someone's life.

Do you feel anxious, low, angry, disconnected with the world, stuck, depressed and not sure where to turn? Maybe you are experiencing problems with your relationship, your job or your family, maybe you are feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with life in general. Perhaps you have a poor relationship with food and do not allow yourself to feel hunger? In order to get through each day, do you have coping strategies that are becoming a problem in themselves? If so, you are not alone, perhaps it is time for you to take control of your life. Our integrative therapeutic approach can help you get better.

Many reasons can bring us to therapy whether they are temporary difficulties, long-term struggles or the desire for personal development. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and confidential space in which you can talk openly about any aspects of your life in a way which might not be possible with friends or family. I am here to listen and to work with you so that you can start to make sense of your feelings and create positive change in your life.

Welcome, my name is Lisa and I offer counselling to people who would like to set aside a regular time to talk with a counsellor and work through their issues. These might be anxiety, depression, frustration, a sense of feeling stuck, overwhelmed or lost in life. I mainly counsel people working through life changes, loss and grief. Also with anyone seeking to understand more about themselves, feel more comfortable and more in control in their lives, and to find a greater sense of meaning and purpose.

Thank you for visiting my page, perhaps you are struggling with relationships, overwhelmed with family commitments or work-related stress. You may be suffering from feelings of anxiety, low, depressive moods and a lack of joy and motivation. I am trained in multiple psychological modalities and adapt my approach to suit your needs. Please feel free to get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation, I would be happy to talk through how I work, and how I can help you through this difficult period.

Life can throw us off course, from time to time we can all feel overwhelmed, confused, stuck, frightened or alone. Counselling gives the opportunity to talk through feelings, thoughts and worries in a safe, non-judgmental space. It is not always easy to talk to our family and friends, the therapeutic relationship offers a confidential and consistent space to share and work through the problems we can find difficult to bring up with others.

Are you feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed? Are you in physical or emotional pain, working relentlessly in different areas of your life: at work, home or study, in relationships, caring or parental roles? Do you need to make sense of, and overcome trauma, feelings of sadness, low-self esteem or burnout? As a third generation British Jamaican Psychologist, managing long-term conditions whilst being a mother of three, I warmly welcome clients of all ages and walks of life, and have a passion for supporting people living alongside mental, physical or neurological difficulties and trauma.

Each person is unique and distinctive and therefore one approach may not fit them all. I place the client-therapist relationship at the heart of an effective therapeutic process providing an honest and non-judgmental stance where your feelings can be expressed and contained in a safe and confidential setting. You might want to make sense of the past and explore how it can sometimes be reconstructed in the present or you might seek to get back in touch with your real self through acceptance and a better mind-body connection.

When we are struggling with our painful feelings, we could feel ourselves confused and unable to move in life. Working together, we will explore your present situation in a confidential, secure and comfortable setting. You will reflect on your own thoughts, feelings and experiences and we will identify underlying issues and emotional patterns which have a bearing on your current difficulties. We will activate resources from inside you and find new strategies to effectively deal with your life events. Languages: Italian and English. I offer both online and face to face sessions. Location: Collier's Wood (SW19).

Do you find life or relationships difficult ? Do you feel anxious, depressed, vulnerable, wanting to change but uncertain on how to proceed ? I am a London based BACP Accredited Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and BPC Registered Psychodynamic Counsellor in private practice in Wimbledon, London, and Online. I specialise in Chronic and life-threatening health conditions, Personality and Psychosomatic Presentations, Relationship and Psychosexual issues (intimacy, desire, compulsive sexual behaviours, arousal disorders), and provide psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples in English and Italian.

You may feel as though events in life have taken over or you just can't quite seem to get to where you want to be in life. Repeated patterns in relationships may be causing you to feel unhappy or you are struggling with your self-esteem and feelings of low self-worth, or you wonder where you fit amongst your peers, in society or within your family. When you are suffering as a result of loss, struggling to cope with painful memories, or feeling stressed, talking to a psychotherapist can offer a route to understanding the emotional distress you are experiencing and over time, experience a positive change.