Written by Luisa Kos
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Understanding LGBTQ and gender
Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health challenges, yet they can feel deeply personal and isolating. They can affect your mood, thoughts, behaviours, and even physical health. Anxiety might manifest as excessive worry, restlessness, irritability, or panic attacks, while depression often brings persistent sadness, lack of motivation, fatigue, and a sense of hopelessness.
Why LGBTQ+ & gender-affirming therapy matters
For many LGBTQ+ individuals, therapy is not just about mental health—it’s about finding a space where you can be your authentic self without fear of judgment, misunderstanding, or bias. Gender and sexual identity can influence many aspects of life, from relationships and self-esteem to career choices and personal well-being. Having a therapist who truly understands the nuances of these experiences is invaluable.
Common reasons people seek LGBTQ+ or gender-affirming therapy include:
- Exploring and affirming gender identity
- Navigating the coming out process
- Coping with discrimination, rejection, or societal pressures
- Addressing LGBTQ+ relationship and intimacy challenges
- Managing anxiety, depression, or self-esteem concerns related to identity
- Processing past trauma, including homophobia, transphobia, or family rejection
- Seeking support for gender transition, including social, medical, or legal aspects
- Addressing internalised shame and self-acceptance
No matter where you are in your journey, a supportive and knowledgeable therapist can help you feel seen, heard, and validated.
Therapists who understand you
We believe that therapy should be a place of safety, understanding, and empowerment. That’s why every therapist in our directory is committed to inclusivity and respect. Many have specialist training in LGBTQ+ and gender-related therapy and understand the complexities of identity, relationships, and mental health within the community.
Our listed therapists use a variety of approaches tailored to your needs, including:
- Affirmative Therapy – A strengths-based approach that validates and supports your identity
- CBT & Mindfulness – Managing anxiety, stress, and self-esteem issues
- Trauma-Informed Therapy – Addressing past experiences of discrimination or rejection
- Relationship & Couples Therapy – Navigating relationships in an LGBTQ+ context
- Gender Exploration & Transition Support – Providing guidance throughout gender affirmation
A safe and affirming space
Many LGBTQ+ individuals have had negative experiences in healthcare settings, where they may have faced misunderstanding, misgendering, or outright discrimination. Our goal is to make finding an affirming therapist easier so that you can focus on what truly matters—your well-being.
Every therapist listed in our directory is committed to:
- Providing a judgment-free, inclusive space
- Respecting your pronouns and identity
- Understanding the impact of systemic discrimination
- Offering support tailored to your unique needs
Whether you are looking for short-term support, long-term therapy, or guidance through a specific life transition, you can find a therapist who aligns with your values and experiences.
Therapy provides a safe space for individuals to explore their gender identity without fear of judgment, offering validation, support, and the tools to navigate their journey with confidence.
Find a specialist
Susan Varbanova
I am a qualified BACP integrative counsellor working from a warm, relational, and humanistic foundation. My approach is grounded in person-centred values, with influences from Gestalt, solution-focused work, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), allowing me to adapt flexibly to each client’s needs. My experience has taught me the importance of a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship, and I aim to create a safe, attuned space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns at their own pace. At times, I incorporate creative and experiential approaches, such as body awareness and visual tools, depending on what feels supportive for the client. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, bereavement, loneliness, work and relationship difficulties, women’s health concerns, and life transitions. I am also passionate about supporting carers and those in caring roles, recognising the emotional load and complexity this can bring. I offer both online and face-to-face sessions. My practice is holistic and collaborative, supporting clients to reconnect with their sense of self, navigate change, and build greater emotional awareness and resilience. I work gently and respectfully, meeting each person where they are, and supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Saidat Khan
I am a qualified psychotherapist, who specialises in addictions, psychosexual and relationships and trauma – using Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) technique. I also work general clinical issues: with anxiety, low mood, work related stress. I support clients in understanding the links between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and in developing practical strategies to manage distress and create lasting change. A significant part of my work focuses on sex addiction, pornography use, alcohol and drug dependency, as well as the impact these can have on relationships, including infidelity, loss of trust, and sexual dysfunctions.
Catherine Vij
My Training I am a qualified BACP registered counsellor . I have 25 years’ experience working in the NHS as a Health Visitor specialising in family health, perinatal wellbeing and early years development . My counselling experience includes working with MIND bereavement service and the charity Mums Aid. Supporting clients with loss, perinatal mental health concerns and family and relationship difficulties . My integrative practice draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each client as an individual.
Rebecca Greene
I provide counselling and psychotherapy for children and young people in a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and life challenges. Whether it’s anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, bullying, or issues with relationships and identity, therapy can help young people work through a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological concerns. My approach is tailored for young people who need low-level intervention to better understand themselves, manage their emotions, and learn self-regulation. I work with those who want to explore their sense of self, helping young people express their emotions and thoughts in a safe, healthy environment. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I adapt each session to suit the unique needs of the individual. I draw from various therapeutic modalities, including child-centred and psychodynamic approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Attachment Theory, all with a strong focus on the young persons well being.
Angie Wong
I am an experienced transpersonal integrative psychotherapist and somatic EMDR practitioner specialising in trauma-informed therapy, psychedelic preparation and integration, and somatic approaches to healing. I offer sessions in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin to individuals, couples, and young adults, providing a culturally sensitive space for deep psychological work.
Karis Hanson
I am experienced in providing counselling for survivors of trauma, particularly adults who have experienced sexual violence, whether in childhood or adulthood. In addition, I have a professional background working with survivors of domestic abuse and in services supporting individuals living with HIV. While I specialise in these areas, I welcome clients with a wide range of concerns and experiences.
Jacky Gerald
MBACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 30 years of clinical experience. She holds an MA and practises from Ealing Broadway and online. As a qualified clinical supervisor, Jacky also supports other therapists, counsellors and managers in their professional development. Her integrative approach draws on multiple therapeutic traditions, enabling her to work thoughtfully and responsively with each individual client across a wide range of presentations.
Monika Bakonyi
MBACP Accredited humanistic psychotherapist and counsellor based in Fulham and Putney, South West London, with fees starting from £70 per session. She is a specialist in narcissistic abuse recovery — an area of growing clinical need in which relatively few practitioners have dedicated expertise. Monika has a sophisticated understanding of the patterns, psychological impacts, and recovery trajectory for people who have experienced relationships with narcissistic or personality-disordered individuals. Her humanistic foundation provides a warm, affirming base from which clients can rebuild self-worth.
Michele Lamonaca
UKCP registered, BACP registered, and NCS member psychotherapist based in Woolwich, South East London, also offering sessions online. He holds an MSt from the University of Oxford and an MA from Goldsmiths, University of London — an unusually strong academic foundation within the field. Dr Lamonaca brings a rigorous intellectual framework and genuine clinical warmth to his therapeutic work. His triple registration across UKCP, BACP, and NCS reflects a broad and sustained professional engagement, and his practice has particular depth in existential, relational, and depth-psychological dimensions of human experience.
Jackie Becker
BACP and UKCP registered psychodynamic psychotherapist and qualified clinical supervisor based in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Her psychodynamic training provides a deep, theoretically grounded framework for understanding how past experiences, unconscious processes, and relational patterns shape presenting difficulties. Jackie works with adults on a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, and in addition to her clinical practice offers clinical supervision to other therapists and counsellors. Her dual BACP and UKCP registration reflects the breadth and rigour of her professional formation.
Amanda Rijlaarsdam
UKCP registered and AHPP accredited body psychotherapist based in Ealing, West London. Body psychotherapy is a holistic, integrative discipline that works with the mind and body as equal partners, recognising that psychological experience is held in the body as much as in thought and feeling. Amanda’s practice draws on humanistic and body-based traditions, helping clients develop a richer awareness of the connections between their physical experience, emotional life, and relational world. She works with adults across a range of presentations including trauma, anxiety, depression, and identity.
Tony Wilkinson
MBACP registered integrative transpersonal counsellor with over 22 years of clinical experience. He holds a Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling from Re-Vision and practises from Ealing (Wednesdays and Thursdays) and London Bridge (Mondays), with online availability at other times. Before retraining, Tony spent several years as a professional actor having trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. This background lends his practice a rich sensitivity to questions of identity, shame, and the nature of the self. He has particular expertise in men’s issues, shame, grief, and family trauma.
Helen Greenaway
MBACP member and NCPS Accredited integrative therapist and coach based in Southwark, South East London. She holds a first-class BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Coaching, and is both Anxiety UK Approved and Bupa Recognised. She has extensive experience within the NHS IAPT programme. Helen’s practice specialises in anxiety and wellbeing, combining therapeutic depth with practical coaching tools. She offers a free 30-minute initial consultation and is accessible in person in South London, by phone, and online.
Victoria Gale
A qualified counsellor since 2019, she brings a warm, thoughtful approach grounded in nearly two decades as a primary school teacher. Her background gives her a strong understanding of childhood, parenting, family dynamics, SEN and neurodiversity, alongside experience living and working across Spain, Malaysia and Nigeria. She supports clients dealing with anxiety, stress, anger, grief and feeling stuck, often linked to trauma, loss or life transitions. Her work offers a steady, accepting space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace, helping them make sense of their experiences and move towards greater clarity and emotional ease.
John Ridley
MBACP member and MNCPS Accredited integrative counsellor and CBT therapist practising in Soho, Central London, and online for clients worldwide. He holds an MA from the University of Cambridge, a Diploma in Counselling from CPCAB, and a Graduate Certificate in CBT from the University of Exeter. John is available seven days a week at £75 per session, and brings experience spanning NHS, private practice, and corporate settings. His integrative approach combines CBT with person-centred and relational foundations.
David Hargreaves
BACP Accredited integrative counsellor based in Penge, South East London. He holds a Diploma in Counselling with Distinction and his BACP Accreditation attests to the quality of his professional preparation and commitment. David works with adults using an integrative approach that blends person-centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural traditions, offering therapy that is both relationally warm and practically grounded.
Maria Ángeles Fajardo Durán
Counsellor and psychotherapist working under the practice name Honest Therapy, based in London with online availability. The name reflects her commitment to direct, genuine, and non-judgmental therapeutic work. Full details of Maria’s professional background, training, qualifications, and areas of expertise are to be confirmed. Please contact Maria directly before publishing this profile.
Michaela Stansfield
I work with women at all life stages who may be struggling with life transitions, feeling stressed, burnt out or like they’ve lost themselves. I have experience working within a domestic abuse charity, a low cost counselling service as well as private practice. In addition to my core training as an Integrative Counsellor, I have undertaken additional specialist training and experience working with perinatal issues, matrescence (the process of becoming a mother) and the often conflicting feelings that come with this, pregnancy and baby loss, bereavement and trauma.
Dr Alex Penny Lenihan
I have over 35 years of experience in psychology, including clinical practice, research, publications and providing professional training. My priority is ensuring the highest quality of care for my clients as individuals, bringing to my work understanding, positive regard and compassion. In our work together I strive to understand their unique needs, experiences and approach to life. I value highly that they have chosen our service to support them in moving forward in the next stage of their life towards greater well-being. Together, we work towards further expressing their potential and achieving a more fulfilling life, towards authenticity. I value diversity, inclusivity and creating a safe and accepting space.
Polly Crabtree
I work with women who were always the responsible one and are now finding it hard to say no without feeling guilty. They often feel overwhelmed, take responsibility for other people’s needs and are starting to feel resentful. In our work together, we make sense of these patterns and help you respond differently, with clearer boundaries and less pressure.
Ben Osborne
I have been practicing for the last 5 years. I work both in-person and remotely on a variety of platforms. In addition to my private practice, I have worked as a psychological therapist for the Refugee Council. I have significant experience working in community-based counselling, and hold a diploma in Person-Centred Pluralistic Counselling (Advanced Practitioner) from the Metanoia Institute in London. I work
Caroline Moore
I am a psychotherapist in training with the Karuna Institute. I practice Core Process Psychotherapy which is a mindful and contemplative approach to psychotherapy combining Eastern philosophy and Western psychology. I have been working with clients for over two years and will graduate in July 2026.
Katie Hailstone
I hold an MSc in Humanistic Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute, and have been seeing clients for psychotherapy sessions in a variety of settings since 2021. My psychotherapy training involved study of Transactional Analysis, Gestalt therapy and the Person-Centred approach, and I incorporate theories from these modalities into the way I work with clients. My approach also includes being trauma informed.
Andrew Tobert
Perhaps something needs to change, even if you can’t quite name what. I’m a relational, integrative psychotherapist in Shoreditch and online. I work with queer people and men, people who’ve lost their sense of direction, and people stuck in difficult relationship patterns. BACP registered. Free 15-minute consultation.
Kat Roumpedaki
I am a psychologist trained in Greece and a UKCP registered Systemic Family and Couples Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience working with individuals, families & couples in various psychological services in the NHS and in social care while running a private practice. I am trained in various evidence-based approaches, but I tend to tailor my approach based on my clients needs and in collaboration with them. I believe our relationships is a mirror through which we see ourselves and the world around us and I tend to use a relational lens in my work, which also aligns with my extensive training in psychotherapy.
Matt Reid
BACP-accredited counsellor and clinical supervisor based at Health Hub London in Herne Hill, South London, offering both in-person and online sessions. He holds a Diploma in Clinical Supervision from The Awareness Centre (2023) and a Post-Qualification Certificate in Body Psychotherapy. In addition to his individual counselling practice, Matt provides supervision for trainee therapists and qualified counsellors, and is a registered therapist with AXA and Aviva insurance. He brings a grounded, integrative approach informed by body-awareness, and works with adults across a range of emotional and psychological concerns.
Jannelle Johnson
MBACP registered integrative psychotherapist and coach based in Wimbledon, South West London. She combines the depth of psychotherapeutic exploration with the practical, forward-focused tools of coaching through her Yellow Tree Wellness practice. Jannelle’s practice is trauma-informed, and she supports clients through anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and the aftermath of trauma, with a shared focus on building sustainable wellbeing.
Piers Hadman
BACP registered integrative counsellor based in South West London. He practises from a distinctly neuro-affirmative stance, taking a strengths-based, non-pathologising approach to neurodivergence and treating differences in thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world as valid human variations. Before retraining as a counsellor, Piers accumulated over 30 years of professional experience across multiple industries — a grounded, real-world perspective that many clients find immediately relatable. He has particular expertise in bereavement and loss.
Lesley Aitcheson
Experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist who offers a confidential, non-judgemental space where clients can explore whatever is troubling them. She works with a wide range of difficulties, including relationship issues, anxiety, depression and trauma, supporting both practical coping and deeper self-understanding. Her approach focuses on how unconscious patterns influence present experiences, helping clients make sense of thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to access alone. Therapy begins with an assessment session, followed by an agreed course of work that remains responsive to each person’s needs, with the aim of supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Angela Bryant
MBACP registered integrative counsellor and EMDR therapist with 16 years of specialist experience working in the addiction recovery sector. Her substantial background gives her a sophisticated understanding of the complex interplay between substance use, trauma, and mental health. Angela’s practice combines person-centred values with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) — a highly evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD. She is particularly skilled in working with clients in recovery or managing dependency.
Roger Duncliffe
Chartered Counselling Psychologist holding a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych), registered with both the British Psychological Society (CPsychol) and the HCPC. He practises from Fitzrovia in Central London on Tuesdays and Fridays, and online. Dr Duncliffe specialises in addiction, depression, stress, and trauma, and has extensive experience delivering psychological support in corporate wellbeing contexts alongside private clinical practice. He also supports organisations through workplace wellbeing programmes.
Charlie Tyack
I have 15+ years experience of therapeutic work with people in a wide range of NHS, charity and independent settings. I have lots of experience with a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety and trauma. I also have lots of experience working with health conditions including sleep problems, such as insomnia and narcolepsy, long term health conditions, cancer and functional conditions. My main therapeutic approaches are EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focussed therapy and CBT.
Nicola Williams
Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and a Chartered Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Following her work in the NHS, she now runs a private online practice and works as an Associate Practitioner for London Bridge Therapy. Her clinical work focuses on lifespan development, attachment and loss, intergenerational patterns and psychological trauma, with extensive experience supporting clients with complex trauma alongside long-term health conditions such as HIV, FND and chronic fatigue. She brings an informed understanding of social context, including culture, religion and gender, and works relationally with a strong emphasis on compassion and self-awareness. She is trained in EMDR, including attachment-focused EMDR, Internal Family Systems and trauma-focused CBT, and has additional experience in expert witness work for the courts. Her practice also includes bereavement, substance use, perinatal mental health, staff support and advocacy work, including report writing for asylum seekers through organisations such as Medical Justice.
Joseph Gale Burns
Deciding to give counselling a try is a big, and perhaps, daunting step. Finding someone who you don’t know but with whom you will be sharing personal, often intimate, thoughts and feelings can feel scary. How to go about this difficult task? The first step is to find a person who you feel you might be able to work with as well as being a counsellor with a professional profile appropriate to your needs. Counselling can be a challenging experience and feeling safe and able to trust your counsellor is essential if it is to be helpful. Next arrange an exploratory meeting, see how it feels and be guided by your own feelings. I can offer you a first session together with no obligation for you to continue. This should enable you to get a better feel of whether we could work together. For me, counselling is a partnership with two people trying to understand and respond to one person’s difficulties and concerns. I am usually able to be helpful people of all heritages. I have worked in an NHS, voluntary sector and private sector settings and I am experienced in helping with many kinds of difficulties, whether individuals or couples. Counselling whether short or long term can enable you to understand yourself better and develop new insights that can help you find a way ahead to a more contented way of living.
Sam Cox
MBACP registered integrative psychotherapist working with adolescents and adults in East Sheen, South West London, in Bristol, and online. Her integrative approach draws on person-centred and psychodynamic principles, enabling her to work in a way that is deeply relational and responsive to each individual’s history. Sam creates a warm and genuinely safe therapeutic environment in which clients can explore difficult feelings, trace the roots of their struggles, and build lasting resilience and self-awareness.
Sandra Nathan
MBACP registered Integrative Counsellor and Transformational Coach based in Marylebone, Central London. She offers a distinctive combination of talking therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping), and Cognomovement — an innovative somatic approach that integrates eye movement, breath, and body awareness to shift deeply embedded emotional and cognitive patterns. Sandra specialises in working with individuals who feel stuck and for whom traditional talking therapy alone has not produced the change they seek. Her additional tools — EFT and Cognomovement — operate at the level of the nervous system, creating the conditions for deeper and more durable transformation.
Keren Lewis
M.A in Art Psychotherapy. Experience of working with depression, anxiety, anger, isolation, bereavement, attachment, homelessness, trauma, self harm, interpersonal challenges, neuro diversity and learning disabilities.
Erika Zazzu
MBACP registered, trauma-informed psychotherapist based in York, offering sessions in person and online. She works with adults navigating the aftermath of difficult or traumatic experiences, helping them to understand the patterns that keep them stuck and develop greater freedom and self-compassion. Erika holds particular expertise in self-esteem, people-pleasing, and boundary difficulties, and is a specialist in supporting neurodivergent clients — especially those who are late-diagnosed with ADHD or autism. She also has specialist training in recovery from narcissistic or emotionally unavailable relationships.
Jonathan Pollard
UKCP registered and MBACP member integrative psychotherapist practising in Walthamstow, East London, and online. MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy with Distinction from Metanoia Institute, validated by Middlesex University. I work at the intersection of existential, psychodynamic, and relational traditions, tailoring his approach to meet each client’s unique experience and goals. I offer a sliding-scale fee structure of £60–£90 per session.
Tanya Gordon
UKCP registered and MBACP Accredited psychotherapist with an MA in psychotherapy, specialising in work with children, adolescents, and young people as well as adults. I practise from two consulting rooms — in Highgate, North London, and in Barnet — and offer online sessions. I am trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming, with specialist expertise in ADHD and autism. I bring a warm, attuned approach to my work with younger clients and their families, as well as offering depth-oriented individual therapy to adults.
Marigold Hayes
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience across the breadth of Adult Mental Health Services, working for 25 years within the NHS and private sector. My most recent NHS role was as ahead of Psychology for an Inner London Borough. I have special interests in OCD, Intrusive Thoughts and Self-Criticism. I now work solely in private practice, offering evidence based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focussed approaches. Alongside my clinical work I hold an Honorary Teacher Fellow position at UCL, London, supporting the clinical psychology training programme through their clinical seminar programme.
Anna Frazer
I trained at The Minster Centre and the University of East London (PGDip Integrative Counselling and Coaching, distinction). My experience includes working with undergraduates as a Counsellor at Ravensbourne University. I have bachelor’s (hons) and master’s degrees in other fields. I have twenty years’ experience working in a range of roles in charities and social enterprises, and volunteering at a food bank. I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and work to their ethical framework. My practice is inclusive.
Simon Rudd
UKCP registered and MBACP member integrative psychotherapist practising in Bloomsbury, Central London, and online. He trained at the Minster Centre and holds both an MA and an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy validated by Middlesex University. Simon brings a particular depth of experience in university and student counselling, giving him a close familiarity with the psychological challenges of major life transitions, identity formation, and early adulthood. His attachment-informed integrative approach places the quality of the therapeutic relationship at the centre of his practice.
Laurence Rogers
I first became motivated to pursue a career as a Clinical Psychologist during my undergraduate studies at the University of Leeds. During that time, I worked as an Honorary Assistant Psychologist in a Down’s syndrome and dementia service. Afterwards, I completed a master’s degree in Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences at King’s College London. I then worked as a Dementia Coordinator and Clinical Psychologist Assistant Practitioner in community learning disability teams across Surrey and London. My proudest achievement so far has been earning my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from King’s College London. These roles have allowed me work with many people who differed in age, gender, cultural backgrounds, and neurodiversity. To date, my clinical experience includes: – Delivering therapy for adults struggling with low mood and/or anxiety. – Providing individual and group support to young people with ADHD and autism. – Offering therapy for older adults experiencing mental health problems, difficulties in managing grief, and/or relationship challenges. – Providing therapy for individuals who have experienced trauma. – Offering assessments, therapies, and family support for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. This includes working with families in crisis. – Delivering therapies and family support for people with psychosis. – Offering neuropsychological assessments for individuals experiencing cognitive difficulties. – Exploring conflict and communication patterns in relationships. – Offering therapy for individuals struggling with addiction. – Supporting the development of emotional regulation skills.
Stella Compton Dickinson
Award-winning Consultant Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Music Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience across NHS and private practice. She holds a PhD and is registered with three separate professional bodies — UKCP, BACP, and HCPC — and is an accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist (CAT) through ACAT, placing her among the most credentialled practitioners in the UK. Based in Grange-over-Sands, Lancashire, Stella offers consultancy and therapy to individuals, professionals, and organisations across a wide area from Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisle. Her richly integrative approach combines psychotherapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, and music therapy — attending to both mind and body — and her 20-year NHS career has given her extensive expertise with complex and enduring presentations. She brings the same clinical rigour and depth to her private practice and is also an experienced supervisor and researcher.
Philomena Chipman
MBACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with over 22 years of experience working across mental health and education settings. She holds a Master of Counselling (MCouns) and is an ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist — one of a small number of therapists in the UK to have achieved this advanced clinical credential — and a member of both ICEEFT (International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy) and BEFT (British Emotionally Focused Therapy). She practises in Brockley, South East London, and online.
Adele Braun
Adele is a Highly Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists. She is qualified to work therapeutically with children and young people up to the age of 25, as well as parents, carers and professionals. Adele has worked with children and families for over 20 years, including clinical and leadership positions within the NHS and in many mainstream and specialist schools. Specialisms: Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy – Therapeutic parental support – Family Therapy – Supervision – Consultation to professionals.
Abbie Marillat
I’m a qualified Integrative counsellor & Coach, currently working with Camden Listening & Counselling Centre and have previous experience with Samaritans and Headstrong Counselling. I also support carers in a non-counselling role, offering ongoing support to carers going through the care journey for an adult loved one and navigating complex care situations. Alongside this, I deliver webinars for caregivers experiencing stress and burnout, promoting psychoeducation and helping build emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Caroline Brown
With a background in psychodynamic, person-centred, and mindfulness-based therapies, I specialise in supporting adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, low mood, and relationship challenges. My practice is particularly welcoming to neurodiverse individuals, including those with ADHD and autism offering a warm, neuro-affirming environment where every client’s unique perspective is valued.
Elle Robertson
Hi, I’m Elle. I’m an experienced therapist, who specialises in working with adults in their 20’s and 30’s who are feeling stuck. London is a great place to live in lots of ways, but it can come with a load of social and professional pressure. Living here, it can easily feel like you’re not where you ‘should’ be in one area of your life or another. It can also be a place where it feels like people don’t always have the time or head space to properly listen to you, when they ask how you are. Therapy should be a place where once a week, you can talk to someone who will listen intently to what you have to say and give you the opportunity to really make space for yourself, with the support of someone who is trained in resourcing you to deepen your self awareness. This often comes from asking open questions, offering new perspectives and gently challenging narratives that you hold for yourself that might be holding you somewhere you no longer belong.
Wendy Eastwood
I have over 25 years’ experience of supporting individuals and families in a variety of settings, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, Camden Youth Offending Service, a leading visible difference & disfigurement charity Changing Faces, as well as private practice. Through working with individuals from many different backgrounds I see it as important to work with a person’s social and cultural context, and how different parts of a person’s identity come together. With the use of gentle questioning and offering my own reflections during our conversations we will work together to help you gain a new understanding. I will bring my curiosity and patience in helping you to make sense of and connect with yourself and with the world around you. Sessions will be unique to us and the relationship we build together. Whether you are new to counselling or not, the sessions may feel challenging at times, there will be moments of discomfort but there will also be moments of surprise and relief, possibly joy, as you understand and discover more about yourself. I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to: Identity, Body Image, Loss/Bereavement, Trauma, Relationships/Dating, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessional Thinking/Behaviour, Confidence and Self-worth.
Dilek Demir
I I have extensive experience working across the NHS and in private practice, including within CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and Adult Mental Health Services. I currently work as a Senior Systemic Family Psychotherapist in a North London Adult Secondary Mental Health Service.
Luka Hadrych
Luka brings a wealth of experience from his work across NHS, community and private settings, and has been deeply influenced by the courage and resilience of the people he has accompanied since 2009. He spent several years in a specialist NHS “personality disorder” service, working alongside individuals living with long-standing emotional pain and the effects of trauma – experiences sometimes referred to in medical circles as BPD, EUPD or complex PTSD. During this time, he provided team-based DBT and trauma-focused therapy. Prior to that Luka also worked within primary care services, where he helped people navigate depression, anxiety and phobias through CBT-focused interventions and other talking therapies. During this time, he also facilitated the eight-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for Depression programme and led psycho-educational workshops for both patients and NHS staff. Now in private practice, Luka offers therapy, supervision for therapists, personal development retreats, and bespoke workshops and training.
Kristyna Hallam
My main framework is systemic family therapy, which looks at how relationships may influence how you feel and behave. We explore patterns within these systems that may be affecting your well-being. I am also trained in DBT, so I can offer you skills to cope with emotions, stress or interpersonal situations. I am happy to teach you about mindfulness as well.
Camilla Ferraro
Dual Qualified as a Registered Dietitian/ Nutritionist (HCPC: DT29865) and Psychotherapist (MBACP: 406533) -Post graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (University of East London) -Masters in Dietetic Practice (Latrobe University, Australia) -Undergraduate/Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition (Latrobe University, Australia) -NHS National Autistic Training Program (NATP) Trainer -Experience working in various sectors of the public health systems (both inpatient and outpatient) in Australia and the UK (8+ years). -Experience working in private and NHS mental health services – Eating Disorders (7+ years). -Experience working in private practice, utilising a non-diet approach to help support with disordered eating, women’s health conditions, gut health, chronic health conditions and more for 7+ years. -Experience working with young adults in university and performing arts settings.
Dyanne Rutland
I have 10 years experience in the field of mental well-being. I am an experienced counsellor who has worked extensively with male trauma. I trained at an award winning men’s wellbeing centre., and have furtherd my studies into the field of trauma. A counselling tutor, & former support worker at a mental health care home, demonstrating a sound understanding of common and severe mental health conditions.
Caroline Fuseau
I am an experienced couple psychotherapist and integrative psychotherapist working with adults. My approach is relational and focused on your aims for therapy. I blend several theoretical models (including psychodynamic, attachment, systemic, emotion focus, and body psychotherapy) aiming to look at the person a whole. The most important aspect of therapy is the relationship we will develop: this will allow you to explore your experience and relational patterns. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space. I hope to encourage openness between us and welcome your feedback. I offer an initial 10 minutes’ conversation to understand what brings you to therapy. This gives you the opportunity to decide if you would like to meet me.
Robert O’Flaherty
Specialising in men’s issues, including sex problems (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, sex addiction / sexual compulsions, and problematic pornography use / porn addiction); sexual abuse; trauma and PTSD; intrusive sexual thoughts; anger issues; anxiety; depression; adjusting to a physical health condition; relationship issues; stress; sexuality and more. I am a chartered clinical psychologist and EMDR therapist with over 15 years NHS experience of working in mental health and now work full time in private practice online.
Marina Palmer
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor with over ten years’ experience, offering individual counselling to adults of all ages – from 18 to 118! You are all welcome to my practice. You may be seeking counselling because you are feeling worried all the time; or you feel unable to experience enjoyment – you are more tearful than usual, or you feel “flat” or “low”. This might be for any number of reasons: You might have experienced an adverse life event or a change in circumstance, such as a bereavement, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job or the new diagnosis of a health condition. You may be feeling stressed at work or at university, or overwhelmed with caring responsibilities, or experiencing difficulties in your friendships, in your primary relationship or in your family of origin. Or you may simply feel “stuck” but not know why. Perhaps you have faced difficulties or had trauma in the past – you were bullied at school, you were involved in an accident, or there were problems within the home. You may have experienced abuse or neglect. Together we will seek to understand how your experience has shaped the way you think about things, or feel about yourself, and how these may be holding you back in the present. As your self-awareness grows, so will your ability to make positive changes to your life. Whether you are facing one of these issues or another that’s not listed, or you simply want to talk to someone outside of your day-to-day life in order to gain a different perspective, my aim is to support you as best I can. Whatever your reason for reaching out for help, I am available either in person or by video, to talk it through with you.
Clark Crewe
I am a UKCP-registered psychotherapist based in Chelsea, Central London, working with adults navigating anxiety, stress, shame, and relationship difficulties. I work with people from all backgrounds, with a particular understanding of those in creative, professional, and high-responsibility roles. Many of the people I see appear to be coping on the outside, while finding things more difficult internally. Alongside my psychotherapy practice, I continue to hold senior roles within Film and Television, including at a BAFTA award-winning production company. This gives me a current, lived understanding of high-pressure environments, the weight of responsibility, and the complexity of human relationships under pressure. My clinical training includes an MSc (Distinction) in Humanistic Psychotherapy, with experience across NHS crisis services, higher education, and specialist counselling settings. These roles have developed my ability to work with a range of presentations while maintaining a grounded, thoughtful, and ethically contained space.
Ania Dyczkowska
I am a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist with over a decades experience of working with individuals and couples. I specialise in a broad range of adult psychological problems including anxiety, depression and low moods, trauma to relational difficulties, work related stress, unresolved grief, forms of self-criticism/ sabotage, lack of fulfillment, and more. I am committed to working effectively in collaboration with clients to navigate the challenges and achieve goals, have better relationships, being healthier and hold emotional steady ground.
Dr Anastasios Toumpanakis
I have over 14 years of experience helping adults in crisis. I hold four Psychology degrees (a Doctorate, two Masters, and a Bachelor), and I was trained in the West London NHS Trust by Dr Angela Manning, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist. I specialise in individuals who suffer from a wide range of complex and longstanding conditions, such as anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, alcohol/drug/gambling and other addictions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), psychosis, burnout, vicarious trauma, and others. I have also treated people who have physical conditions (e.g., diabetes, chronic pain, obesity) comorbid with mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety). I also specialise in diagnostic assessments for ADHD and personality disorders.
Anne Remy
I specialize in trauma, stuck patterns, immigration and living abroad, although I work with a wide variety of needs. I use a combination of appraoches to help my clients let go of old, painful memories, habits and mindsets. I also specialize in mind/body connection and EMDR to support my clients to interpret the messages their bodies are sending. I have experience working with; Anxiety, Anger, Assault, Bereavement, Boarding School Syndrome, Body Issues, Cancer, Chronic Pain, Complex Trauma, Corporate burnout, CPTSD, Cultural Identity, Depression, Dissociation, Eldest Daughters, Emotional Abuse, Families of Public Figures, Family Problems, Gender Identity, Guilt, Health Anxiety, Homelesness, Immigration, Imposter Syndrome, Incarceration, Intrusive Thoughts, LGBTQIA+ Support, Long Covid, Medical Gaslighting, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Physical Abuse, Polyamory and Alternative Relationship Styles, Perimenopause, PMDD, PTSD, Racism, Relationship Issues, Religious Trauma, Reproductive Issues, Schizophrenia, Self-harm, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality Stress, Suicidal Thoughts, Terrorist Attacks, Trauma, Twins, Work-related Struggles, Young Carers, Young People
Britta Bielenb
I joined UKCP as a fully accredited clinical member several years ago, having completed an MA and diploma in Gestalt therapy for individual clients and groups. I since also trained as a systemic family counsellor and yoga teacher. I work bilingually in English or German, online and in-person in Munich/Germany.
Dr Siona Bastable Vizzard
Specialising in therapy as well as assessment and diagnosis of adult ADHD.
Marie Seary
I am a UKCP-registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist with over 30 years’ experience of working with people across a range of settings. My training is integrative and includes Transpersonal Counselling, Hypnotherapy, NLP, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Matrix Re-imprinting, meditation and energy-based approaches. This allows me to draw from different ways of working depending on what feels most helpful for each person. Alongside my formal training, my work has been shaped by a long-standing interest in the connection between emotional wellbeing, the body, and deeper inner processes. I continue to develop my practice through ongoing learning, personal therapy, and reflective practice.
Tom Lewis
I work with people facing challenges such as anxiety, burnout, and life changes. I also have a particular interest in supporting addiction and recovery, and men’s mental health—areas where opening up can often feel especially difficult. Alongside my private practice, I facilitate support groups for a domestic violence charity and work with people from a wide range of backgrounds. I work in an integrative way, adapting how I work depending on what you need. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s going on for you and explore ways forward that feel right. My practice is based in a bright, welcoming space in Spitalfields (E1), close to Liverpool Street, Aldgate East, and Shoreditch High Street.
Suzie Quartermaine
I am an adult psychodynamic psychotherapist, with a highly specialised training in work with couples.
Tom Laverton
Therapy for people who feel the pressure to hold everything together, but are starting to feel the strain of doing it alone. You might look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in a way that’s hard to explain. I work particularly with people — often men — who carry responsibility and find it hard to share what’s going on. I offer a steady, confidential space to talk honestly, without pressure or judgement. In-person in Petersfield and online across the UK. I support adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, grief, and life transitions, as well as those seeking deeper self-understanding. Therapy offers space to make sense of patterns, emotions, and experiences shaping your present. My work is integrative, drawing on humanistic, psychodynamic and transpersonal approaches. In practice, this means a relational, grounded way of working that explores both what’s happening now and the deeper patterns beneath the surface.
Ernesto L.Brea
I am an attachment-focused psychotherapist with over 13 years of clinical experience working with adults in both private practice and organisational settings, including services linked to the NHS. My approach is integrative, with a strong foundation in attachment theory, supporting clients to understand patterns in relationships, emotional regulation, and recurring interpersonal difficulties. I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, relationship challenges, identity, and sexuality. I have worked extensively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals, and those navigating life across different countries or cultures. As a fully online practitioner, I support clients internationally, offering therapy that is flexible, consistent, and attuned to the realities of modern, mobile lifestyles.
Mark Hoffman
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist (MBACP) offering a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore what may be keeping you stuck. I work with adults from 18+, supporting a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationships, addiction, bereavement, trauma and ADHD. I also have experience working with clients in 12-step recovery and those struggling with patterns such as codependency, the inner critic, and difficult family dynamics. My approach combines person-centred and psychodynamic therapy. This means we focus on your present experience, while gently exploring how your past may be shaping current thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Alongside counselling, I also offer conscious connected breathwork, which can support emotional regulation, self-awareness and deeper processing. Sessions can be tailored to include talking therapy, breathwork, or a combination of both. I offer online therapy, in-person sessions in South London, and outdoor walk and talk therapy in nature.
Vanessa Maier
I’m Vanessa, a HCPC Registered Psychologist and Psychotherapist with 15 years experience in clinical settings across Australia, the UK and Europe. I specialise in Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Burnout, as well as personal growth and development. In recent years my focus has expanded to include the therapeutic potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) and the integration of non-ordinary states of consciousness. To deepen this work, I have completed specialised training in integration with ICEERS, learnt ACT-, IFS- and FAP-consistent applications of PAT with Mindfulness Training Ltd, and have completed a Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies focused on psilocybin, ketamine and MDMA with Mind Medicine Australia.
Steve Burchell
30+ years experience offering therapy, supervision, training etc. Currently focused on trauma, and somatic integration. Working on several psychedelic assisted therapy trials.
Sarah Lee
If you look put together on the outside, but your low self-confidence, self-esteem problems, or perfectionism make life feel harder than it should I can help. I teach people to see what’s happening and how to change their patterns even if therapy hasn’t worked before. I work with people who describe themselves as outwardly successful or high achieving but who still feel like something is missing. This shows up as anxiety, panic attacks, relationship issues, family issues even when they’re often competent and doing well at work. The mismatch can be confusing and embarrassing and mean people find it hard to articulate what’s wrong.
ALI DONAT
I am a UKCP accredited integrative psychotherapist with an MA and an advanced diploma in psychotherapy and counselling. I am also a BACP registered member. I work with adults and offer a safe and confidential space to explore their inner worlds based on their therapeutic needs in a collaborative and creative manner.
Letishea McLean
Over 15 years of clinical experience including the NHS, university environments, prison services, and private practice. These experiences have meant working with diverse client groups clinical and real-world life needs.
Matthew Daniel
I have a MSc in Therapeutic counselling and work integratively, which means a range of therapeutic tools and ideas are available to us. I’ve worked particularly with individuals struggling with men’s issues, LGBTQ+ experience, addiction and negative patterns of behaviour and thinking. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss and trauma. Many of my clients are navigating periods of change or uncertainty in their relationships and careers and are trying to bring more awareness to what they really want and need in their lives.
Emma Edwards
As a Counsellor I have worked with a variety of issues, especially those related to bereavement and loss. The experience of grief for many people can be hard to share with loved ones and be quite isolating. So often the focus of our work here, is to create an empathic space where your feelings can be shared, heard and validated. I have also completed additional training around pregnancy loss. As for many, pregnancy loss can be a upsetting and traumatic event, however often the experiance of this grief is more likely to be hidden, and isolating My professional background is working in social care and as a social worker, such, I have always had a passion for supporting people – especially those experiencing complex physical healthcare needs, and their carers and families, Also working in these environments has also given me a good understanding of the pressures that fast-paced highly-stressed workplaces can place on an individual’s wellbeing leading to stress and burnout.
Helen Cordery
Attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist and supervisor, working in private practice, with 15+ years of experience.
Jessica Quiñones
UKCP-registered psychotherapist based in Cornwall who specialises in working with music industry professionals. She offers individual therapy to artists, musicians, producers, managers, and others navigating the particular pressures of creative industry careers — including performance anxiety, creative blocks, burnout, and identity. She is listed on the Music Industry Therapist Collective and Psychology Today, and works both in person and online.
Naomi Segal
Psychodynamic and psychosexual relationship therapist (MA, MBACP, RegCOSRT) who works with individuals and couples navigating sexual difficulties, intimacy concerns, and relationship distress. She practises through The Couple Consultancy and also runs The Polyam Practice, which offers dedicated therapy for people in open, polyamorous, and non-traditional relationship structures. Her approach is depth-oriented and psychodynamic, bringing sustained curiosity and non-judgement to the complexity of human desire, identity, and connection.
Lucy Roberts
UKCP-accredited and BACP-registered psychotherapist and fertility counsellor, based at The Practice in Great Portland Street, London W1W. She holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling from the New School of Psychotherapy (accredited by Middlesex University), an MA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh, and a Diploma in Foundation Studies in Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is also registered with BICA (the British Infertility Counselling Association), reflecting her specialist expertise in fertility counselling. Before qualifying as a therapist, Lucy worked for five years at the charity Action for Happiness. She works integratively and creatively, drawing from a range of approaches tailored to the individual, and has worked with clients from many different backgrounds and cultures across a wide range of concerns.
Farah Chowdhury
BACP-registered integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, and the founder of A Space for You Counselling. She works from locations in Kings Cross and West Hampstead in London, and offers outdoor therapy in Mill Hill and online sessions via Zoom. Farah is a South Asian Muslim therapist with a background in publishing, mental health research, and communications, and is a member of the Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN). Her practice is culturally attuned, anti-oppressive in its foundation, and particularly focused on supporting Global Majority adults with intergenerational trauma, cultural identity, imposter syndrome, complex relationship patterns, burnout, and the psychological impact of racism and discrimination. She brings a relational, integrative approach that treats the therapeutic relationship itself as central to the healing process.
Julie Davies
Qualified person-centred counsellor based in Telegraph Hill, South East London (SE14), offering both in-person and online sessions. She holds a Level 5 Higher Professional Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy from Lewisham Southwark College. Julie works with adults on a short-term or open-ended basis, depending on the client’s preference, offering a warm and non-directive space to explore a wide range of emotional and life concerns. Her specialisms include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, women’s issues including pregnancy and menopause, addiction, and life transitions.
Violet Omatseye
BACP-registered counsellor, psychotherapist, and therapeutic life coach based in Upminster, Essex, with online sessions available nationwide. She works integratively, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT-informed strategies, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Practice. Through her practice, Veev Therapy and Coaching, she works primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship difficulties, and identity transitions — with a particular focus on women in midlife, those recovering from abusive or controlling relationships, and individuals carrying shame, guilt, or a sense of being lost. She also delivers group programmes, workshops, and workplace wellness training.
Janos Verebes-Weisz
I am an individual and group analytic psychotherapist.
Sonja De Martini
I am a UKCP, BPC and BACP registered psychodynamic psychotherapist and occupational psychologist. My experience and training in both professions gives me a unique perspective and offering in my provision of therapy, executive coaching and interview preparation for adults in London. My aim is to work with you to facilitate greater understanding of yourself and your world so that you can harness your own resources to move forward for a more satisfying life.
Bjorn Ventris
Some issues I help clients with include: improving communication, dealing with conflict, long term commitment, consensual non-monogamy, infidelity and rebuilding trust, improving intimacy, mismatched or low desire, working to end relationships on good terms, , stepfamilies, erectile dysfunction, rapid or retarded ejaculation, pain during sex, vaginismus, problematic pornography use ; compulsive sexual behaviour.
Fiona Tóth-Gillies
As a registered Art Psychotherapist (HCPC, BAAT), I have over 17 years experience working with adults and young people in Australia and the United Kingdom. I have delivered Art Psychotherapy for groups and individuals seeking greater insight into the psychological and emotional issues that stand in the way of a meaningful and engaging experience of life. I have a long history working in Adult Community Mental Health and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) programs in schools. My therapeutic approach is informed by both psychodynamic and person centred theories; an approach which is tailored to the specific needs and goals of the individual.
Olivia Easter
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling exhausted from holding it all together. They might be living with anxiety or depression, struggling with low self-worth, navigating infertility, relationships, loss, or a deep sense of confusion or isolation. Often, there’s a sense of being overwhelmed by life, or of feeling left behind, behind schedule, or out of sync with others. I have a particular passion for working with people in their twenties and thirties. This can be such a transitory and tender time full of possibility, pressure, comparison and change. You might be asking yourself big questions: Who am I becoming? Am I doing life “right”? Why does everyone else seem to have it figured out? Therapy with me can offer you a place to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself amidst all of this. Together, we can explore what’s been weighing on you, what might feel stuck or confusing, and what you long for beneath the surface. Therapy can help you make sense of your feelings, develop greater self-awareness, and build a more trusting relationship with yourself. Over time, this can support you to live in a way that feels more aligned, authentic and meaningful. Prior to beginning my private practice, I gained extensive professional experience working in a variety of environments, including nonprofit organisations and Greater London mental health community services. I’ve also gained rich experience through volunteering for the crisis service line SHOUT, the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text service for those suffering with poor mental health. This experience has given me the opportunity to work with a diverse range of individuals across a broad spectrum of concerns. I hold a postgraduate advanced diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute in London. I hold the Certificate of Proficiency from BACP. I hold an undergraduate degree in Philosophy (International) from the University of Leeds. I am a registered member of BACP, I am a trainee member of UKCP and I am a member of the Metanoia Institute. I abide by all of their ethical codes. I receive regular clinical supervision to support my practice and to ensure I am working safely and ethically.
Luise Sargent
MBACP-registered psychotherapist, counsellor, and coach, and the CEO and Founder of Therapy Kensington. She holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies from the University of Essex and a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Luise works with individuals, couples, and adolescents, offering face-to-face sessions in Kensington and on Harley Street, as well as online via Zoom. Her therapeutic practice draws on Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural, and Psychodynamic approaches, tailoring the work to each client’s individual needs. She specialises in anxiety, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, depression, and trauma.
Amanda Baker
BACP-registered and UKCP-accredited psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT) based in Central London, with over 17 years of private practice experience. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy from the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education, and is additionally trained in the Marisa Peer Method for Rapid Transformational Therapy. Her approach is integrative, collaborative, and solution-focused, drawing on psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, CBT, and mindfulness to help clients release unhelpful conditioning and live to their full potential. She is registered with the BACP, UKCP, the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR), and holds the C.CHYP credential from the Central Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists.
Roland Oliver
BACP-Accredited and UKCP-registered Mindfulness-based Core Process Psychotherapist based in Clapham Common, London SW4. He holds an MA in Mindfulness-based Core Process Psychotherapy from the Karuna Institute in Devon, and has been in practice for over 14 years, including two years working with the NHS Counselling Service. His work draws on both psychodynamic and mindfulness-based approaches, with a particular focus on developmental trauma — including emotional neglect, childhood experiences of unsafety, and the lasting impact of difficult early relationships. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Association of Core Process Psychotherapy (ACPP), and offers therapy on a flexible, ability-to-pay basis.
Dr Joanne Ablett
HCPC-registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Flow Clinical Psychology. Dr Ablett specialises in trauma and the mind-body connection, offering an integrated approach that includes EMDR and Somatic approaches to therapy including yoga therapy, along with parts work. She is particularly interested in how trauma is expressed through the body. I have special interest and expertise in working with chronic health conditions, and chronic pain, along with adjustment to a variety of health difficulties. I have a strong history of experience working in GI Psychology.
Lee Whelan
BACP-registered, CPCAB-qualified integrative counsellor based in West Malling, Kent, with over 25 years of experience working with people in therapeutic environments. He specialises in childhood trauma, substance misuse, and relationship difficulties, bringing a holistic, trauma-informed approach that draws from Person-Centred and Psychodynamic orientations. As the founder of Lee Whelan Holistic Recovery, he has designed holistic drug and alcohol programmes and delivered community health education alongside individual counselling. He offers a free 15-minute initial consultation.
Carina Tudor-Sfetea
I’m an experienced, yet very human BABCP-accredited CBT therapist specialising in working with high-achievers with low self-esteem, high-functioning anxiety, or OCD, including autistic and ADHD folks, as well as LGBTQIA+ folks. I use evidence-based approaches – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but really from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness perspective (I’m also a mindfulness teacher) – so if you’ve tried CBT before and haven’t really connected with it, I might be your person. Maybe your life looks great, but inside you feel inadequate and like you’ll be ‘found out’. Anxiety, intrusive thoughts, overwhelm; feeling stuck, not good enough; overpreparing, procrastinating, checking; it may all actually be a fear of failure. My approach? Challenge what’s unhelpful while honouring your experiences and unique brain – so you unhook from the “there’s something wrong with me” loop and live your truth. We’ll work with the anxiety, intrusive thoughts, overwhelm, procrastination, overthinking, but also with what’s underneath – expectations, fear of failure or vulnerability, of being found out. We’ll both explore deeply and use active interventions to get you to a place where you don’t just survive, but really live your life. This may look like less noise, overthinking, or limiting yourself; more peace, balance and understanding – and knowing, deep down, that you’re enough.
Dr Anne Li
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 14 years of clinical experience across the NHS and private practice. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (CPsychol). I work primarily with high-performing professionals — across finance, law, technology, and the creative industries — who are navigating significant internal pressure beneath outward success. Common areas of work include burnout, perfectionism, anxiety, identity, and relationship patterns, as well as questions of meaning and direction at points of transition. Before retraining as a psychologist, I worked in investment banking and the creative industries. This background informs my understanding of high-pressure professional environments, and the particular ways in which difficulty can go unacknowledged within them. I work online, seeing clients across London and internationally.
Eunice Hung
Hi there, I’m Eunice and I am an Integrative Therapist offering a warm, non-judgemental, supportive and personalised approach to help you explore and process any significant life issues, traumatic history, unwanted thoughts and beliefs, and compulsive behaviours that are holding you back. My role is to support you in exploring your feelings, needs, behaviours and problems in a safe, structured, confidential setting. The foundation of effective psychotherapy is a therapeutic relationship based on compassionate, non-judgmental respect and offering empathic understanding so that you feel seen and heard.
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