Counselling in W4

You will be arriving here with your own story, and within that you are likely currently experiencing some difficulties. The turmoil you are experiencing can be hard to understand but I can help you manage this. Counselling can help you work through whatever problems are troubling you in a confidential and non-judgmental environment. In my practice I use different approaches to create a therapeutic relationship that builds trust and allows you to explore your past and or present so we can focus on what is helpful for you. Much of my practice is dedicated to addiction, but I also work with clients on many other issues.

I am a very experienced and highly qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, having worked for over 20 years in both private practice and the NHS. My private practice counselling and psychotherapy sessions are based in Chiswick, West London. I also worked as a Principal Adult Psychotherapist in the NHS.

I believe psychotherapy is an opportunity to connect with your Inner-Spirit through a process of reflection and self-awareness. I have a heart-centred approach to therapy and provide a warm, safe environment essential for the healing process to unfold. I work in from an integrative approach using the methods that are suited to the individual needs of each person. By taking a Mind, Body and Soul approach to therapy I can provide a space where you can re-connect to your Inner-Self, your essence, truth, joy, compassion, and sense of aliveness. This authenticity will enables you to reconnect with your Soul Nature.

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I am a systemic and family psychotherapist with 20 years of experience in the NHS, private and voluntary sector. This means that I can confidently talk to you about any difficulties or problems you would like to bring to the space.  I am particularly experienced in therapy when there are difficulties with relationships (couples, family, siblings, work).

I know how difficult it is to find a therapist you can trust for help with your emotional and psychological difficulties. Sometimes our suffering is concealed from friends, family or colleagues because we are good at hiding it but deep inside, we are left feeling far from happy, fulfilled or content. At other times our difficulties are more noticeable. I am passionate about helping people live better lives. I help them discover what matters to them, what type of person they want to be and how they would like to behave. Once their values are clarified I help them make sustainable changes towards the things that are important to them.

❊ Hello, my name is Qing, pronounced as /ching/. I am a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, specialising in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am approachable, playful and creative. I offer face-to-face and online counselling in English and Chinese Mandarin.

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with older teenagers (16+) and adults to address mild to severe psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD and Bipolar Affective Disorder. I can also help with concerns around stress, relationships, challenging life events, loss, adjustment to illness, low self-esteem, and unresolved childhood issues. Since becoming a mother, I have developed a specific interest in working with maternal mental health and wellbeing. I frequently support parents as they navigate the new demands, change in role and stresses that come with pregnancy and parenthood.

I am a chartered psychologist, an associate fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and an accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a Senior Lecturer in Counselling Psychology where I teach cognitive behavioural therapy on the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.

If you are suffering because of a loss or a change in your life, feeling anxious about the uncertainty of your present, it can be very helpful to talk about it in a safe, accepting place. I am a warm, approachable, easy-to-talk-to counsellor and I believe in counselling with compassion and genuine care. I can help you going through your emotional and psychological difficulties, exploring patterns and how these can be changed, so you can live your present with joy and love to yourself and people you care about most.

Hello. My name is Dawn and my pronouns are she/her. I am an Arts Psychotherapist based in West & Southwest London and offer Arts Psychotherapy to adults. I was drawn to Arts Psychotherapy as I’ve always felt very comfortable using the arts and exploring myself in a creative way. When words failed, the arts came through in expected and unexpected ways and supported me on my own personal journey. To this day, the arts support me in my well-being. If this is your first time or hundredth time in therapy, no matter where you are in life, I will provide a comfortable, honest, and safe space that works for you.

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I work with various ages of individuals, from young children to adults. People come to see me with a variety of problems, for example, anxiety, self-harm, loneliness, intrusive thoughts, or overwhelming sadness. People usually seek help when they feel completely stuck and have nowhere else to turn. From there, we work together to figure out how to create the changes they would like. My client's goals are primarily around wanting to change their lives for the better, to have healthier coping skills, to engage more easily with others, to feel less lonely or just a space to be heard.

Have you experienced micro-aggressions, bullying, misogyny, sexism, ageism, abuse? My passion and experience in counselling has led to a special interest in supporting women to grow their self-esteem, develop trust in themselves and find their inner strength and voice. I trust you will find me empathic, authentic and supportive in finding your power and your resilience. As we all have different experiences, I believe that you know yourself best, so I will follow your lead. My main experience is working with women who have survived domestic and sexual abuse.

Hello, my name is Charlotte. I am a UKCP registered trainee psychotherapist. I know that coming to therapy can often feel difficult and scary. The desire to want to change often comes out of finding yourself stuck in the same place. This can feel confusing and even overwhelming, so finding the right therapist for you is essential. Together, we will work on making sense of the mental blocks you’ve hit to unlock new ways of thinking through the past in order to awaken present. I am a warm, empathic and direct counsellor who can offer you a confidential space to explore yourself deeply and in your own time.

I work with couples who find themselves stuck, repeating the same messy dance more often than they would like, yet share a desire to find a better way to connect with one another and stop getting into the same, seemingly, endless argument. When a couple comes to me for help, I’m confident that there is genuine love for one another, yet having spent years feeling unhappy, often times there is a sense of hopelessness in the relationship. That’s generally where I will meet you, and I want you to know that you are not alone. Couples face many challenges that make connection difficult.

We all come with issues of relating to the world, in which we have grown. Having lived experience of difference has been the foundation of my practice. My Integrative, approach incorporates the Intercultural model of therapy. I have worked extensively with people of various cultural backgrounds. I listen from the perspective of what is troubling you, enabling an open environment for you to explore your issues. Working holistically, my intention is to create a space to hold the whole of you, offering a warm acceptance to enable you to step into the connectedness of your true self. Call for a free 15min chat to explore your needs.

Prior to working as a therapist and coach, I was a partner in a leading family law firm in the City, practising as a family lawyer for over 12 years. I therefore bring to my work first-hand knowledge of the challenges and stresses one can face in the workplace, with particular insight into the struggle to balance all aspects of our lives, both personal and professional, and of building and maintaining healthy relationships. I have considerable experience in working with people who are having relationship or family issues or are going through divorce or separation. I also coach clients through career and life transitions.

As an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist, chartered with the British Psychological Society, I aim to think with my clients about their current challenges and also about their hopes for the future. I offer compassionate psychological support, tailored to suit the needs of each individual. I approach each client gently and respectfully in order to identify helpful ways of working together, which will assist them in reaching their potential. If you are experiencing overwhelming emotions or you simply feel that you have lost direction, please feel free to make contact.