Counsellors and Psychotherapists in and near Central London, EC1A

I use a dynamic, consultative approach to shape a therapeutic understanding and treatment direction that is personalised to your needs. In addition to the core training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, I am trained in several specialist therapeutic approaches such as Mentalization (MBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Focused Therapy (SFT), mindfulness-based approaches and systemic family therapy. These are effective treatment methods for supporting struggles, while Coaching adds a personal growth dimension that can truly enhance a developing process.

I focus on addictions - both substance and behavioural. At the end of the day, addiction is about managing the stress, loneliness, boredom, trauma, and anxiety of life in a counterproductive way. To change this reality, I see clients for individual therapy and run addictions groups that run during convenient after-work and weekend hours. I left a Wall Street career in New York to come to London and to retrain as a psychotherapist and coach. I understand the stresses of professional life. For several years, I've offered a premium, discreet therapy and coaching service to high-achieving London professionals who have fallen into damaging, but treatable, addictive habits. Get in touch for a consultation to discuss your particular situation - confidentially and judgement-free.

I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer short and long term therapy in Central London, near Holborn, and Greenwich. I also offer clinical supervision to therapeutic practitioners. Contact me by email or phone to arrange an initial meeting to find out how I might be able to help you. I understand therapy as a process of self-exploration within the safety of a therapeutic relationship that is characterised by acceptance, empathy and authenticity. I work in a person-led way, which means that our work together will be unique and will respond to what would be helpful and therapeutic for you. I provide an open, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore the issues and feelings that you bring to the session. Therapy can help with a wide range of issues, including: lack of confidence and low self-esteem bereavement and loss depression and anxiety sexual and relationship issues work-related stress and redundancy feelings of being stuck or just something not being quite ‘right’ in life Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be confusing, painful or uncomfortable. It allows you to talk with someone who is trained to listen empathically and to support you explore things in order to make the changes you choose. I believe that my clients have the desire and capacity to move towards living meaningful and fulfilling lives, and that they are the experts of their own experience. I will therefore not give you advice or offer solutions to your challenges. I will work with you to help you understand yourself more fully, discover your own answers and access your inner resources, within the safety and containment of the therapeutic relationship. With greater self-awareness and self-acceptance, I have faith that you will be able to make positive changes as and when you want to, taking responsibility for your choices, leading to a more satisfying life. I am committed to working with difference and diversity within an ethos of anti-discriminatory practice, based on an awareness of oppression and my own ethnicity and background. I have an LGBTQ+ affirmative approach to therapy. I also have knowledge of the 12-Step model of recovery from addictions and welcome clients who attend a fellowship.

I am an art psychotherapist based in London. I work with people suffering from anxiety disorder, depression, isolation, and mental health issues. I have many years experience of working with the insecurities brought on by daily life, work stress and relationship difficulties. I have also experience working with the traumatic effects of homelessness, addiction, sexual abuse and trauma, both in groups and with individuals.

Having graduated from an accredited course, I am a qualified person-centred counselor and registered member of the BACP, abiding by their codes of ethics. I provide face-to-face adults counselling from two locations: Lambeth and Angel, where I facilitate individuals in exploring their issues of concern. I also offer counselling for a bereavement and loss organisation. My expertise, skills and experience were gained through my involvement in a variety of settings and organisations, including; domestic violence charity and parent support groups. Initially, I provided telephone counselling at ChildLine/NSPCC before moving into adults counselling. Sessions can be run in either English or French, as I am a fully competent and fluent user of both languages. All my years of work have given me a broad range of experience and I have been privileged to work with many people from diverse areas of life.

I am a psychotherapist / counsellor, as well as a counselling psychologist in training, with many years of experience in the NHS, universities and schools, cancer and mental health charities, youth homelessness and in refugee support. I believe that therapy allows you to take a more active role in understanding and experiencing your emotions. When we are not aware of our emotions or ideas, it can mean we act out certain behaviours – or experience certain feelings - without knowing why. And while we might be able to tolerate this for some time – perhaps even for a long time - I believe there is a difference between surviving and living. Developing a closer – or less mysterious - relationship with ourselves can allow us to go beyond living life passively and begin to really experience it. I find that many of us underestimate the effect that living can have on us. Our upbringings, environment, the pressures of society – these things can all accumulate and make it difficult for us to understand who we are, or be at peace with how we feel. My therapy is underpinned by the belief that no-one is fundamentally broken. We may all face struggles – some of us profound ones – but we all also have the potential find our way back to a better way of being, and a better relationship with ourselves. Areas of specialty and special interest: ·         Depression, and how this can be a clue to other areas of need. ·         Existential concerns, particularly concerning meaning and purpose. ·         Interpersonal difficulties, and our patterns in relationships. ·         Trauma, and its complex effects on people’s lives. I am dedicated to practicing in a non-judgmental and intersectional manner, regardless of ethnicity, culture, disability, gender, sexuality and sexual expression. I am also a native Swedish speaker and can thus work with clients in Swedish/Norwegian/Danish. I’m experienced in working with expat clients and issues concerning cultural differences.

A talking therapy is about telling your own story, and getting better and better at it, adding on more detail as you become more aware, it is about freely expressing how it was, and how it is, but of course it is about moving forwards as well, having somebody that you can trust, without worrying about how you are saying it. I have been trained as a Psychodynamic Therapist, this focusses of the unconscious and past experiences, and how they shape your current behaviour. I have additional training in CBT and Transactional Analysis. I work with individuals and couples. In Central London I work from consulting rooms in Clerkenwell ( 5 minutes from Barbican and Old Street, 10 minutes from Moorgate), and Regent Street ( 5 minutes from Oxford Circus and Piccadilly). I also work from a Therapy Centre in Royston, North Hertfordshire ( Direct rail connection from Kings Cross) I am recognised by AXA/PPP, Vitality and Healix to see Private Insurance clients. People seek my help for a variety of reasons: anxiety & stress general anxiety disorder social anxiety depression self confidence or self esteem issues affecting men relationship problems communication within a relationship trust issues work related issues.

I am a UKCP registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and a member of the Philadelphia Association. I am a graduate of Cambridge University, where I studied Philosophy, and also of Warwick University, where I obtained an MA in Philosophy. My approach borrows from both of these worlds, using the combined resources of philosophy and psychoanalysis to understand the unique situation of every individual. As well as my studies, I bring a wide range of professional experience to my work. I have worked in the financial markets, in the technology start-up environment, in adult and secondary school education and in informal youth work. These diverse environments have helped me to develop a broad understanding of human nature, and makes me well placed to work with a wide range of clients. To learn more about my approach, please have a look at some videos I made to help introduce psychotherapy and answer questions that often come up about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM29M6vOB2w&t=0s&list=PLje7GESTMeLdGGPpby-m5JZy6Fe_RMufX&index=2

I am a fully qualified Bacp registered Counsellor. My private practice is located in Bloomsbury, Central London. I provide a warm, engaging, respectful supportive and collaborative space for slowing down and exploring all parts of your inner world. My aim is to help you feel valued and accepted, heard and understood. I work from a Person Centred Modality this means that the concept of trust is placed at the centre of the therapeutic relationship. I am experienced in counselling clients who have struggled with Anxiety, Anger, Shame, Stress, Trauma, Body Image. This list is not exhaustive and often difficulties can be interlinked. I have experience as a therapist with working with adults and young people. I offer time limited and long term therapy and counselling.

I am a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist with experience working in the NHS, private and voluntary sectors. I employ an empathic, warm and nonjudgmental approach to therapy and love working collaboratively with clients to improve their wellbeing. I recognise the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship and aim to help the people I work with feel listened to and understood. At the beginning of therapy I typically focus on trying to gain a shared understanding of a client's difficulties, where they might have come from, and what might be keeping them going. Following this, therapy is focused on working together to build on the client's strengths, meet their goals and make positive changes. I am skilled at treating a range of mental health difficulties including eating disorders, anxiety disorders (encompassing OCD, social anxiety, panic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, and separation anxiety), trauma/ PTSD, low mood, poor self-esteem, and emotion regulation difficulties. My specialist areas are working with eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and child and adolescent mental health. Within my NHS work, I enjoy providing clinical supervision for clinical psychologists, trainee counselling psychologists, psychiatrists, and trainee clinical psychologists. In addition I lecture on the University of Surrey doctoral clinical psychology programme. I offer a range of NICE guideline recommended therapies including: Cognitive Behavioural, Acceptance and Commitment, Narrative, Compassion Focussed, Dialectical Behavioural and Mindfulness therapies. I believe in tailoring therapy to meet my client's needs, and may draw on a range of different therapeutic techniques and models in my work. I offer short or long term therapy depending on preference. Please call or email me if you would like an appointment. I offer a free 10-20 minute phone consultation to find out more about your presenting concerns, talk about your hopes for therapy, and to see whether I would be the right person to meet your needs.