Counselling in W13
Claire Ratcliffe Psychotherapy & Couples Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W13
There are many reasons why people choose to come to therapy. For some, it can be a sense of discomfort, an internal struggle, or perhaps an external trigger has pushed you towards seeking support. Therapy can be an empowering process, supporting you to reconnect with yourself, to notice and take care of your needs, bringing you self awareness, healing & a deeper sense of security. I work to provide clients with a safe & attuned therapeutic experience. This gives you the space to look at old patterns of behaviour that are no longer serving you, supporting you to make healthier changes, moving you forward into a place of authenticity
There are many reasons why people choose to come to therapy. For some, it can be a sense of discomfort, an internal struggle, or perhaps an external trigger has pushed you towards seeking support. Therapy can be an empowering process, supporting you to reconnect with yourself, to notice and take care of your needs, bringing you self awareness, healing & a deeper sense of security. I work to provide clients with a safe & attuned therapeutic experience. This gives you the space to look at old patterns of behaviour that are no longer serving you, supporting you to make healthier changes, moving you forward into a place of authenticity
I understand that you are going through a very difficult period in your life at present, and it is a possibility that you are experiencing emotional challenges that leave you feeling overwhelmed and unable to find the right solution to solve them. You may find that you are becoming increasingly frustrated with the direction your life is presently taking, which has led you to become your own harshest judge and critic. Whatever your psychological and emotional needs are, I am here to offer you a warm supportive confidential service that will encourage and empower you to achieve the emotional wellbeing.
I understand that you are going through a very difficult period in your life at present, and it is a possibility that you are experiencing emotional challenges that leave you feeling overwhelmed and unable to find the right solution to solve them. You may find that you are becoming increasingly frustrated with the direction your life is presently taking, which has led you to become your own harshest judge and critic. Whatever your psychological and emotional needs are, I am here to offer you a warm supportive confidential service that will encourage and empower you to achieve the emotional wellbeing.
My Name is Caroline Jench. I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist trained at the Gestalt Therapy Institute in Cracow and hold an MA in Clinical Psychology from SWPS University in Warsaw. I am a member of the EAGT (European Association of Gestalt Therapy), and UKAGP (United Kingdom Association for Gestalt Practitioners). I gained my professional experience working in neurological and psychiatric facilities as well as within the private sector in Warsaw, Paris and now London. My work is supported by regular professional supervision.
My Name is Caroline Jench. I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist trained at the Gestalt Therapy Institute in Cracow and hold an MA in Clinical Psychology from SWPS University in Warsaw. I am a member of the EAGT (European Association of Gestalt Therapy), and UKAGP (United Kingdom Association for Gestalt Practitioners). I gained my professional experience working in neurological and psychiatric facilities as well as within the private sector in Warsaw, Paris and now London. My work is supported by regular professional supervision.
Shining Star Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W13
Not accepting new clients
I began my own therapeutic journey over 20 years ago, my personal life experiences led me on to the path of becoming a therapist. I work with ages 16 through to adults. My ethos is to support you throughout your personal journey, providing a safe and confidential space. One client whom I worked with for 2 years shared with me on our final session that she felt I was... "The scaffolding that held her up while she fixed herself" My hope is that my clients will feel 'Held' within the therapeutic space.
I began my own therapeutic journey over 20 years ago, my personal life experiences led me on to the path of becoming a therapist. I work with ages 16 through to adults. My ethos is to support you throughout your personal journey, providing a safe and confidential space. One client whom I worked with for 2 years shared with me on our final session that she felt I was... "The scaffolding that held her up while she fixed herself" My hope is that my clients will feel 'Held' within the therapeutic space.
Hello! My name is Hayley. I specialize in Gestalt Therapy, provide supervisory support, and act as a Workplace Mediator. While I may not possess a magic wand, the positive feedback from my clients suggests that my services have been impactful. My goal is simple: to help even just one person make a meaningful advancement in their life, thereby fulfilling my mission.
Hello! My name is Hayley. I specialize in Gestalt Therapy, provide supervisory support, and act as a Workplace Mediator. While I may not possess a magic wand, the positive feedback from my clients suggests that my services have been impactful. My goal is simple: to help even just one person make a meaningful advancement in their life, thereby fulfilling my mission.
Sometimes life can feel difficult and speaking to friends or family is not enough.As a culturally-sensitive therapist, I offer a safe therapeutic space that respects your individuality, enabling you to be yourself, without judgement. With my skills and expertise, I can help you process your feelings and gain a clearer understanding of your issues and deeper self-awareness. Together, we can explore how your past experiences may be influencing your present. Whether it is navigating relationships, managing stress, or exploring identity, I will support you on your journey towards self-discovery, positive change and resilience.
Sometimes life can feel difficult and speaking to friends or family is not enough.As a culturally-sensitive therapist, I offer a safe therapeutic space that respects your individuality, enabling you to be yourself, without judgement. With my skills and expertise, I can help you process your feelings and gain a clearer understanding of your issues and deeper self-awareness. Together, we can explore how your past experiences may be influencing your present. Whether it is navigating relationships, managing stress, or exploring identity, I will support you on your journey towards self-discovery, positive change and resilience.
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood or post-traumatic stress disorder. I provide a warm, compassionate, and supportive space to explore the difficulties that have brought you to therapy. We can work together to make sense of what you are experiencing so that you do not have to go through this alone.
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood or post-traumatic stress disorder. I provide a warm, compassionate, and supportive space to explore the difficulties that have brought you to therapy. We can work together to make sense of what you are experiencing so that you do not have to go through this alone.
I am an accredited integrative psychotherapist (MBACP) with a special focus on trauma and dissociation. I work relationally, which means that, through the therapeutic relationship, you are encouraged to understand how early experiences and past relationships impact on your present difficulties. In order to access emotions and past traumatic experiences trapped in the body I sometimes use a more mindful and somatic approach in addition to traditional talking therapies. Of special interest to me is how unresolved and traumatic experiences can be healed and transformed by a greater integration of the mind and body.
I am an accredited integrative psychotherapist (MBACP) with a special focus on trauma and dissociation. I work relationally, which means that, through the therapeutic relationship, you are encouraged to understand how early experiences and past relationships impact on your present difficulties. In order to access emotions and past traumatic experiences trapped in the body I sometimes use a more mindful and somatic approach in addition to traditional talking therapies. Of special interest to me is how unresolved and traumatic experiences can be healed and transformed by a greater integration of the mind and body.
As a Humanist, I believe in your Actualising Tendency - your inborn capacity to heal and grow. How do you experience this innate resourcefulness in yourself? Has it become confused by social expectations, stifled by inner critics, or simply bypassed by survival-mode thinking? However remote it might seem to you now, your Actualising Tendency is always there, ready to resume its central guiding role in your life. If this rings true and you're looking for therapy that is guided by your own authentic curiosity, awareness, insight and creativity, we might be a good match.
As a Humanist, I believe in your Actualising Tendency - your inborn capacity to heal and grow. How do you experience this innate resourcefulness in yourself? Has it become confused by social expectations, stifled by inner critics, or simply bypassed by survival-mode thinking? However remote it might seem to you now, your Actualising Tendency is always there, ready to resume its central guiding role in your life. If this rings true and you're looking for therapy that is guided by your own authentic curiosity, awareness, insight and creativity, we might be a good match.
Do you feel that changes are needed in your life, but you're unsure what they are or how to address them? Are you facing significant challenges that leave you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you have too much on your plate? Perhaps there's a part of you that feels disconnected from your true self and longs to rediscover it.
Do you feel that changes are needed in your life, but you're unsure what they are or how to address them? Are you facing significant challenges that leave you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you have too much on your plate? Perhaps there's a part of you that feels disconnected from your true self and longs to rediscover it.
Are you feeling anxious or low? Or maybe you are struggling with life in general or relationships? I am here to help. We all go through difficult times and sometimes we just need a helping hand to make sense of what is going on and look at ways of changing things.
Are you feeling anxious or low? Or maybe you are struggling with life in general or relationships? I am here to help. We all go through difficult times and sometimes we just need a helping hand to make sense of what is going on and look at ways of changing things.
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I have been working in Mental Health since 2001 supporting adults with mental health conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Eating and Personality Disorders. I have gained understanding of the complexities of these illnesses and the difficulties clients are going through in the processes of treatment and recovery. The therapies I use refer to human optimisation, health promotion, prevention and treatment of psychological problems. As a therapist, I use approaches that best suit clients and their individual needs. I aim to enable clients to explore their issues and take actions in order to bring positive changes into their lives.
I have been working in Mental Health since 2001 supporting adults with mental health conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Eating and Personality Disorders. I have gained understanding of the complexities of these illnesses and the difficulties clients are going through in the processes of treatment and recovery. The therapies I use refer to human optimisation, health promotion, prevention and treatment of psychological problems. As a therapist, I use approaches that best suit clients and their individual needs. I aim to enable clients to explore their issues and take actions in order to bring positive changes into their lives.
Do you belong to many cultures? Perhaps working in an international company? Are you a high-flyer who will benefit from a mixture of coaching & counselling? Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, anger problems, loneliness, low self-esteem, or navigating major life changes such as changing jobs or moving to a new country, I have successfully helped clients with these issues both in the UK NHS and in my private practice. If you are a multicultural professional working in high-pressure environments wanting to improve your mental health and grow personally, you have come to the right place.
Do you belong to many cultures? Perhaps working in an international company? Are you a high-flyer who will benefit from a mixture of coaching & counselling? Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, anger problems, loneliness, low self-esteem, or navigating major life changes such as changing jobs or moving to a new country, I have successfully helped clients with these issues both in the UK NHS and in my private practice. If you are a multicultural professional working in high-pressure environments wanting to improve your mental health and grow personally, you have come to the right place.
I'm a compassionate and fully qualified Person-Centred / Humanistic Counsellor with extensive experience guiding individuals overcome significant life challenges: divorce, affairs, relationship problems, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence... Whether you're seeking greater motivation, emotional stability, or a stronger sense of self-worth, I'm here to support you. Through our collaborative journey, I'll create a safe space for you to explore your unique experiences and discover your own inner strength. Together, we can navigate your challenges and unlock your potential for a more fulfilling life.
I'm a compassionate and fully qualified Person-Centred / Humanistic Counsellor with extensive experience guiding individuals overcome significant life challenges: divorce, affairs, relationship problems, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence... Whether you're seeking greater motivation, emotional stability, or a stronger sense of self-worth, I'm here to support you. Through our collaborative journey, I'll create a safe space for you to explore your unique experiences and discover your own inner strength. Together, we can navigate your challenges and unlock your potential for a more fulfilling life.
Life can be tough at times, but my privileged experience of seeing many clients change their lives for the better with the help of therapy has left me with an unshakable hope that all people, whatever their current trials and struggles, can live valued and happy lives. Whether you are feeling down, lost, fearful or worthless - about work, relationships, social life, or the future of the planet - or indeed struggling to overcome a trauma in your life, I will listen to your story with kindness and in total confidence. We can then decide together whether my approach will help you move forward.
Life can be tough at times, but my privileged experience of seeing many clients change their lives for the better with the help of therapy has left me with an unshakable hope that all people, whatever their current trials and struggles, can live valued and happy lives. Whether you are feeling down, lost, fearful or worthless - about work, relationships, social life, or the future of the planet - or indeed struggling to overcome a trauma in your life, I will listen to your story with kindness and in total confidence. We can then decide together whether my approach will help you move forward.
My name is Elizabeth and I work with adult individuals and couples. Sometimes we feel lost and struggle to cope with life’s difficulties. Taking the first step to contact a therapist can feel really difficult and so I’d like you to know that our therapeutic 'space' is safe and non-judgemental.
My name is Elizabeth and I work with adult individuals and couples. Sometimes we feel lost and struggle to cope with life’s difficulties. Taking the first step to contact a therapist can feel really difficult and so I’d like you to know that our therapeutic 'space' is safe and non-judgemental.
I am a registered and qualified mental health counselling professional who helps individuals gain psychological awareness to improve their overall health and wellbeing. I am motivated by a curiosity in people and their capacity to grow and develop. I believe that the relationship we develop is a co-creation that can be a dynamic and transformative vehicle for growth. I take an integrative approach to mental health with a primary focus on the modalities of Existential, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This means that professionally I tailor my approach relative to your emotional and psychological needs.
I am a registered and qualified mental health counselling professional who helps individuals gain psychological awareness to improve their overall health and wellbeing. I am motivated by a curiosity in people and their capacity to grow and develop. I believe that the relationship we develop is a co-creation that can be a dynamic and transformative vehicle for growth. I take an integrative approach to mental health with a primary focus on the modalities of Existential, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This means that professionally I tailor my approach relative to your emotional and psychological needs.
Are you experiencing challenges that have been with you so long it feels hopeless to confront them? Are you feeling down or anxious about circumstances that seem out of your control? Together, we will develop models and draw on theories to explore your specific goals and apply principles that will establish a clear pathway to rediscovering your needs. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental environment to facilitate thought provoking discussions and help empower you to take back your quality of life. Through integration of techniques, we will open discussions and unravel untapped beliefs to help you transition towards your values.
Are you experiencing challenges that have been with you so long it feels hopeless to confront them? Are you feeling down or anxious about circumstances that seem out of your control? Together, we will develop models and draw on theories to explore your specific goals and apply principles that will establish a clear pathway to rediscovering your needs. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental environment to facilitate thought provoking discussions and help empower you to take back your quality of life. Through integration of techniques, we will open discussions and unravel untapped beliefs to help you transition towards your values.
Hi, I’m Renata – a Psychotherapist and Brazilian Psychologist. Just like most of the people I work with, I’ve lived in different countries - Brazil, UK, USA, Italy and Ireland. Some people come for a more profound healing journey, to understand and process trauma. Others, for work focused on a specific aspect of their lives, like their career, a recent loss, or after an overwhelming life event like divorce, medical diagnosis, or moving.
Hi, I’m Renata – a Psychotherapist and Brazilian Psychologist. Just like most of the people I work with, I’ve lived in different countries - Brazil, UK, USA, Italy and Ireland. Some people come for a more profound healing journey, to understand and process trauma. Others, for work focused on a specific aspect of their lives, like their career, a recent loss, or after an overwhelming life event like divorce, medical diagnosis, or moving.
There are things that you might find yourself struggling with, such as, trying to seek meaning and purpose in life, work problems, relationship difficulties, addiction or mourning the losses and changes that are happening to our planet. You might be feeling adrift in a rapidly changing world, alone, cut off from others or caught in a trap and doing things that you do not find fulfilling anymore. Perhaps you are angry, anxious, depressed or having thoughts of suicide and you are unsure of how to cope with these feelings. Let’s create together a space where mutual understanding and trust is highly valued.
There are things that you might find yourself struggling with, such as, trying to seek meaning and purpose in life, work problems, relationship difficulties, addiction or mourning the losses and changes that are happening to our planet. You might be feeling adrift in a rapidly changing world, alone, cut off from others or caught in a trap and doing things that you do not find fulfilling anymore. Perhaps you are angry, anxious, depressed or having thoughts of suicide and you are unsure of how to cope with these feelings. Let’s create together a space where mutual understanding and trust is highly valued.
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Number of Counsellors in W13
60+
Average cost per session
£70
Counsellors in W13 who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 87% | Relationship Issues |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Stress |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 53% | AXA PPP |
| 47% | Aviva |
| 32% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in W13 see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |