Counselling in W1K
For many individuals, the decision to seek help with personal struggles through psychotherapy is an understandably daunting experience, and it can be difficult to know where to start. An essential part of this journey is finding a 'good fit' in terms of therapist. Although theoretical knowledge and clinical experience is important, it is the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist that remains central to the success of any therapeutic work. With this in mind, my therapeutic endeavours are always aimed at facilitating a genuine, honest and real engagement with my clients within and a safe confidential therapeutic space.
For many individuals, the decision to seek help with personal struggles through psychotherapy is an understandably daunting experience, and it can be difficult to know where to start. An essential part of this journey is finding a 'good fit' in terms of therapist. Although theoretical knowledge and clinical experience is important, it is the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist that remains central to the success of any therapeutic work. With this in mind, my therapeutic endeavours are always aimed at facilitating a genuine, honest and real engagement with my clients within and a safe confidential therapeutic space.
I am fully qualified Relationship and Psychosexual therapist trained as a Medical Doctor in my 1st career. I help people who come stuck in distress, to change their destructive patterns of ‘blame-distance’ or 'attack-withdraw' into safe emotional connection, repair their relationships and learn to resolve differences. I work mainly in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model, integrating other approaches when needed, with different and challenging life stage transitions and all kinds of relationships, or individuals. I am founding director of Re-connect. EFT Clinic in Central London leading a team of experienced EFT practitioners.
I am fully qualified Relationship and Psychosexual therapist trained as a Medical Doctor in my 1st career. I help people who come stuck in distress, to change their destructive patterns of ‘blame-distance’ or 'attack-withdraw' into safe emotional connection, repair their relationships and learn to resolve differences. I work mainly in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model, integrating other approaches when needed, with different and challenging life stage transitions and all kinds of relationships, or individuals. I am founding director of Re-connect. EFT Clinic in Central London leading a team of experienced EFT practitioners.
I am very good at treating people with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, as well as those with traumatic experiences. I apply a very modern and effective type of dynamic psychotherapy called Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). I work on repressed feelings and emotions and help you to get rid of the pain and suffer to become a mature personality. For most people, psychological stress and unresolved traumas are so overwhelming that often leads to many other problems, such as low performance, low confidence, unpleasant encounters and a gradual destruction of well-being. If left untreated, these psychological issues can be transferred from one generation to the next, due to its lasting effects on children. Modern treatments in psychotherapy can help you overcome many types of psychological problems. People suffering from these problems can be helped to regain their sense of pride, efficiency, and effectiveness. My clients need to be well motivated, and cooperative.
I am very good at treating people with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, as well as those with traumatic experiences. I apply a very modern and effective type of dynamic psychotherapy called Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). I work on repressed feelings and emotions and help you to get rid of the pain and suffer to become a mature personality. For most people, psychological stress and unresolved traumas are so overwhelming that often leads to many other problems, such as low performance, low confidence, unpleasant encounters and a gradual destruction of well-being. If left untreated, these psychological issues can be transferred from one generation to the next, due to its lasting effects on children. Modern treatments in psychotherapy can help you overcome many types of psychological problems. People suffering from these problems can be helped to regain their sense of pride, efficiency, and effectiveness. My clients need to be well motivated, and cooperative.
I work with a variety of emotional and relational issues and welcome adults of all backgrounds. Some of my areas of focus are Loss, Trauma and Relational Trauma, Stress and Anxiety, Grief/Bereavement, Relationships, Abuse, Women's Health, Life Transitions, Depression. Therapy can be short or long term, online or face-to-face (with weekly, 50-minute sessions).
At the heart of therapeutic change is a trusting alliance between the therapist and client. I aim to offer a safe space for open exploration of an individual's difficulties and needs, and I bring a non-judgemental, sensitive, and relational approach to each client.
I work with a variety of emotional and relational issues and welcome adults of all backgrounds. Some of my areas of focus are Loss, Trauma and Relational Trauma, Stress and Anxiety, Grief/Bereavement, Relationships, Abuse, Women's Health, Life Transitions, Depression. Therapy can be short or long term, online or face-to-face (with weekly, 50-minute sessions).
At the heart of therapeutic change is a trusting alliance between the therapist and client. I aim to offer a safe space for open exploration of an individual's difficulties and needs, and I bring a non-judgemental, sensitive, and relational approach to each client.
Dr Zeny Melissourgaki at Spiral Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
London W1K
Would you like help with difficult feelings, anxiety, low mood, relationships or the impact of trauma and adverse past experiences? Are you an expectant or new parent finding parenthood hard? Are you a young person, struggling with the transition to adulthood? Since obtaining my degree in Psychology in 2016, I have worked with families and people across the life span, with different levels of privilege and discrimination and with a range of mental health difficulties, spanning from anxiety and depression to more enduring presentations (e.g., psychosis) and addiction (e.g., substance use, gambling).
Would you like help with difficult feelings, anxiety, low mood, relationships or the impact of trauma and adverse past experiences? Are you an expectant or new parent finding parenthood hard? Are you a young person, struggling with the transition to adulthood? Since obtaining my degree in Psychology in 2016, I have worked with families and people across the life span, with different levels of privilege and discrimination and with a range of mental health difficulties, spanning from anxiety and depression to more enduring presentations (e.g., psychosis) and addiction (e.g., substance use, gambling).
With a vast multidisciplinary background, I propose various types of therapy adapted to the pace and needs of each person, providing active, welcoming and empathic listening.A brief results-based therapy to cope with the demands of modern life, recommended to solve a wide range of problems such as unexpected events, depression,anxiety, lack of self-esteem,burnout,etc.I will assist you in discovering your inner resources for conflict resolution.I also propose a psychoanalytic therapy where we can work more deeply and generate a broad knowledge of oneself, helping to unburden feelings that have been stored, to act more consciously.
With a vast multidisciplinary background, I propose various types of therapy adapted to the pace and needs of each person, providing active, welcoming and empathic listening.A brief results-based therapy to cope with the demands of modern life, recommended to solve a wide range of problems such as unexpected events, depression,anxiety, lack of self-esteem,burnout,etc.I will assist you in discovering your inner resources for conflict resolution.I also propose a psychoanalytic therapy where we can work more deeply and generate a broad knowledge of oneself, helping to unburden feelings that have been stored, to act more consciously.
Ruxandra specialises in helping people navigate identity, meaning, relationships, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Ruxandra works with people of all walks of life and generational identities. She is a Doctor of Psychology & Existential Psychotherapist, and Sr Lecturer. Ruxandra also has rich experience in brain injury and neurological rehabilitation, helping individuals rediscover a sense of self and meaning after injury.
Her gift is in combining expert knowledge with profound intuition to help you discover who you are.
Ruxandra specialises in helping people navigate identity, meaning, relationships, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Ruxandra works with people of all walks of life and generational identities. She is a Doctor of Psychology & Existential Psychotherapist, and Sr Lecturer. Ruxandra also has rich experience in brain injury and neurological rehabilitation, helping individuals rediscover a sense of self and meaning after injury.
Her gift is in combining expert knowledge with profound intuition to help you discover who you are.
While you may be seeking therapy to help you out anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty with ADHD or relationships- out of a dark or difficult time we can learn a great deal about ourselves and others. I'l help you navigate the crisis to move towards greater ease and enjoyment. Together we'll explore your world-view, your assumptions and even your bodily responses to situations that you face today. We'll see what has worked for you and what causes pain or limits you- to unblock and clear the path forward with compassion, kindness, insight, and even at times, a sense of humour.
While you may be seeking therapy to help you out anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty with ADHD or relationships- out of a dark or difficult time we can learn a great deal about ourselves and others. I'l help you navigate the crisis to move towards greater ease and enjoyment. Together we'll explore your world-view, your assumptions and even your bodily responses to situations that you face today. We'll see what has worked for you and what causes pain or limits you- to unblock and clear the path forward with compassion, kindness, insight, and even at times, a sense of humour.
My clients choose to see me to help them address specific issues or to explore their thoughts and feelings in particular moments in their lives. Whatever the reason I offer them a confidential space where they can allow themselves to open up as much as they are comfortable with. Often issues are linked to self-esteem, self-worth and the difficulty to fully accept oneself. Clients are often able to become more confident in themselves and in relationships as they learn how to be more compassionate and kind to themselves. Therapy can help clients become happier, more fulfilled and successful in their life journey.
My clients choose to see me to help them address specific issues or to explore their thoughts and feelings in particular moments in their lives. Whatever the reason I offer them a confidential space where they can allow themselves to open up as much as they are comfortable with. Often issues are linked to self-esteem, self-worth and the difficulty to fully accept oneself. Clients are often able to become more confident in themselves and in relationships as they learn how to be more compassionate and kind to themselves. Therapy can help clients become happier, more fulfilled and successful in their life journey.
I am an empathic and intuitive psychotherapeutic counsellor. When working with you, I consider the impact of your past as well as what is happening in your life now. I work at your pace drawing on our therapeutic relationship to help you deepen your understanding of other relationships. By paying attention to the mind, emotion and body connection, I help you uncover what may not yet be obvious. Connecting with these deeper aspects of self can help you experience life more fully, uncover hidden potential and understand what is blocking you. My training was in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling and I am a trained yoga teacher.
I am an empathic and intuitive psychotherapeutic counsellor. When working with you, I consider the impact of your past as well as what is happening in your life now. I work at your pace drawing on our therapeutic relationship to help you deepen your understanding of other relationships. By paying attention to the mind, emotion and body connection, I help you uncover what may not yet be obvious. Connecting with these deeper aspects of self can help you experience life more fully, uncover hidden potential and understand what is blocking you. My training was in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling and I am a trained yoga teacher.
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist in Highgate, North London, working with children, teens and families where school anxiety, EBSA, neurodivergence, autistic burnout, fatigue, chronic illness overlap and have become difficult to manage. I am a Tavistock-trained, ACP-registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with 10 years’ experience in NHS paediatric hospital and CAMHS settings, working with young people affected by complex physical health conditions, functional symptoms, CFS/ME, Long Covid and FND, and families navigating complex school, family and healthcare systems. My approach is biopsychosocial and joined-up.
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist in Highgate, North London, working with children, teens and families where school anxiety, EBSA, neurodivergence, autistic burnout, fatigue, chronic illness overlap and have become difficult to manage. I am a Tavistock-trained, ACP-registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with 10 years’ experience in NHS paediatric hospital and CAMHS settings, working with young people affected by complex physical health conditions, functional symptoms, CFS/ME, Long Covid and FND, and families navigating complex school, family and healthcare systems. My approach is biopsychosocial and joined-up.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who appear to function well on the outside while privately struggling with trauma, anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, or a painful sense of disconnection from themselves. Often, the problem is not simply symptoms, but years spent adapting, performing, or surviving. My work is depth-oriented and emotionally engaged. I integrate psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, existential psychology, and cultural understanding to help clients process trauma, understand unconscious patterns, and develop a more authentic and meaningful way of living.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who appear to function well on the outside while privately struggling with trauma, anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, or a painful sense of disconnection from themselves. Often, the problem is not simply symptoms, but years spent adapting, performing, or surviving. My work is depth-oriented and emotionally engaged. I integrate psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, existential psychology, and cultural understanding to help clients process trauma, understand unconscious patterns, and develop a more authentic and meaningful way of living.
My path to psychotherapy began in my own suffering — years confronting addiction and eating disorders before I ever sat in the therapist's chair. That experience, alongside 25 years of clinical practice at Harley Street, shapes how I work. I am a Jungian analyst with over 20 years of EMDR experience, and hold a Doctorate of Professional Practice — the only clinician in Europe with doctoral research on male eating disorders. Hazelden Foundation trained. Former clinical supervisor at Promis Recovery Centre for five years.
My path to psychotherapy began in my own suffering — years confronting addiction and eating disorders before I ever sat in the therapist's chair. That experience, alongside 25 years of clinical practice at Harley Street, shapes how I work. I am a Jungian analyst with over 20 years of EMDR experience, and hold a Doctorate of Professional Practice — the only clinician in Europe with doctoral research on male eating disorders. Hazelden Foundation trained. Former clinical supervisor at Promis Recovery Centre for five years.
Personal crisis and suffering provide opportunities for self-awareness and for supporting you in discovering patterns of behaviour and their underlying causes. Regardless of the intensity of your dilemma or the depth of your distress, I help you to stand back and explore your inner world. Gaining greater insight, discovering new perspectives, finding acceptance and emotional resolution from your suffering. I specialise in anxiety, abuse, trauma and addiction, areas that are so often interlinked. If you would just like to ask a question in confidence or make an arrangement to meet in person or online, please make contact.
Personal crisis and suffering provide opportunities for self-awareness and for supporting you in discovering patterns of behaviour and their underlying causes. Regardless of the intensity of your dilemma or the depth of your distress, I help you to stand back and explore your inner world. Gaining greater insight, discovering new perspectives, finding acceptance and emotional resolution from your suffering. I specialise in anxiety, abuse, trauma and addiction, areas that are so often interlinked. If you would just like to ask a question in confidence or make an arrangement to meet in person or online, please make contact.
If you've landed here, you're likely navigating a myriad of emotions – feeling the weight of relationship dynamics, wrestling with parental challenges, and navigating the unique terrain of neurodiversity, burnout, authenticity, loss, anxiety, and the aftermath of betrayal. Take a breath – you're not alone. In the tapestry of your thoughts, you might be seeing patterns that seem too complex to untangle, moments of disconnection, and the silent struggles that cast shadows on your relationships. This space is your guide—a companion through the highs and lows, a partner in deciphering the intricacies of your unique journey.
If you've landed here, you're likely navigating a myriad of emotions – feeling the weight of relationship dynamics, wrestling with parental challenges, and navigating the unique terrain of neurodiversity, burnout, authenticity, loss, anxiety, and the aftermath of betrayal. Take a breath – you're not alone. In the tapestry of your thoughts, you might be seeing patterns that seem too complex to untangle, moments of disconnection, and the silent struggles that cast shadows on your relationships. This space is your guide—a companion through the highs and lows, a partner in deciphering the intricacies of your unique journey.
Welcome! Whatever challenges you are currently facing, there is always a way forward. We all experience times when we need support, and I am here to help. In our sessions, you can expect a safe and confidential space to explore your emotions, gain clarity, and make a change. Together, we will work toward your goals—whether that means discovering a clear direction for the future, finding relief from emotional pain, seeking answers to life’s challenges, enhancing your relationships, or achieving a sense of balance and freedom through your authentic self.
Welcome! Whatever challenges you are currently facing, there is always a way forward. We all experience times when we need support, and I am here to help. In our sessions, you can expect a safe and confidential space to explore your emotions, gain clarity, and make a change. Together, we will work toward your goals—whether that means discovering a clear direction for the future, finding relief from emotional pain, seeking answers to life’s challenges, enhancing your relationships, or achieving a sense of balance and freedom through your authentic self.
Dr. Michael Acton Psy.D., M.Ed. (Psych.) Hons., M.A.C. Psych., AfBPsS, BACP (Accred)., MICF - is a relationship consultant and author known for his ability to cause intense shifts in his clients. He is the founder of the London-based private practice MPA Mind, and has worked with celebrities, aristocracy, CEOs, and Family Offices, worldwide. Acton is a trusted psychologist, in demand expert for the media, and well known global relationship guru. He is deeply devoted to his clients, and keeps his list open for people who have worked with him over the years and a small number of occasional urgent situations.
Dr. Michael Acton Psy.D., M.Ed. (Psych.) Hons., M.A.C. Psych., AfBPsS, BACP (Accred)., MICF - is a relationship consultant and author known for his ability to cause intense shifts in his clients. He is the founder of the London-based private practice MPA Mind, and has worked with celebrities, aristocracy, CEOs, and Family Offices, worldwide. Acton is a trusted psychologist, in demand expert for the media, and well known global relationship guru. He is deeply devoted to his clients, and keeps his list open for people who have worked with him over the years and a small number of occasional urgent situations.
I support individuals navigating the complex aftermath of narcissistic relationships, cultural identity challenges, adolescence, anxiety and blended family dynamics, utilising IFS and Brainspotting in person in London and online across the UK and globally.
You’re trying to make sense of who you are and how to be that person without guilt or overwhelm. School or work pressure, family dynamics, or unspoken shame all play a part. If you’re looking for understanding, confidence, and emotional space to breathe and explore, we can work through this together.
I have 3 spots opening up in March
I support individuals navigating the complex aftermath of narcissistic relationships, cultural identity challenges, adolescence, anxiety and blended family dynamics, utilising IFS and Brainspotting in person in London and online across the UK and globally.
You’re trying to make sense of who you are and how to be that person without guilt or overwhelm. School or work pressure, family dynamics, or unspoken shame all play a part. If you’re looking for understanding, confidence, and emotional space to breathe and explore, we can work through this together.
I have 3 spots opening up in March
You may be living with anxiety or trauma alongside neurodiversity (ADHD, autism) or the emotional shifts linked to PMDD or perimenopause. Perhaps you have learned to mask, adapt or push through, appearing capable while feeling overwhelmed within. Recurring relationship patterns, burnout or self-criticism can follow. Therapy offers a steady space to understand your nervous system, your history and the patterns shaping your present
You may be living with anxiety or trauma alongside neurodiversity (ADHD, autism) or the emotional shifts linked to PMDD or perimenopause. Perhaps you have learned to mask, adapt or push through, appearing capable while feeling overwhelmed within. Recurring relationship patterns, burnout or self-criticism can follow. Therapy offers a steady space to understand your nervous system, your history and the patterns shaping your present
Welcome to my profile.
I am a UKCP registered Psychotherapist with over eighteen years’ experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life changes, grief and trauma. Therapy with me offers a space to speak openly about what you’re going through. To recognize that the challenges, questions, and uncertainties you’re facing are a natural part of life. Exploring them together with curiosity and care, while also developing strategies and tools to support you, can lead to greater insight and a deeper sense of ease within yourself.
Welcome to my profile.
I am a UKCP registered Psychotherapist with over eighteen years’ experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life changes, grief and trauma. Therapy with me offers a space to speak openly about what you’re going through. To recognize that the challenges, questions, and uncertainties you’re facing are a natural part of life. Exploring them together with curiosity and care, while also developing strategies and tools to support you, can lead to greater insight and a deeper sense of ease within yourself.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in W1K
80+
Average cost per session
£100
Counsellors in W1K who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Relationship Issues |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 82% | Depression |
| 73% | Stress |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 81% | WPA |
| 78% | Aviva |
| 62% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in W1K see their clients
| 73% | In Person and Online | |
| 27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 24% | Male |