Written by Luisa Kos
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Understanding grief and loss
If you are struggling with grief, know that support is available. Speaking to a professional can help you process your loss in a way that feels right for you.
How grief affects us
Emotional effects
- Profound sadness, emptiness, or despair
- Anger, irritability, or resentment (towards others, oneself, or even the person lost)
- Anxiety, fear, or uncertainty about the future
- Guilt and self-blame (“Could I have done something differently?”)
- Relief (especially after a long illness or a difficult relationship)
- Numbness or detachment from emotions
Cognitive and behavioural effects
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Forgetfulness or brain fog
- Restlessness or feeling constantly “on edge”
- Changes in sleeping or eating patterns
- Withdrawal from social connections
Physical effects
- Fatigue and exhaustion
- Aches and pains without a clear medical cause
- Digestive issues
- Weakened immune system
- Chest tightness or shortness of breath (common in intense grief)
Grief can also resurface at unexpected times—even years later. Anniversaries, birthdays, places, or even certain songs can bring back strong emotions. This is a normal part of the healing process.
The grief process: Is there a right way to grieve?
Many people are familiar with the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance), but in reality, grief is not linear. It does not follow a predictable timeline. You may cycle through different emotions, feel “better” one day, and struggle the next.
Some experts describe grief as coming in waves—at first, the waves are constant and overwhelming, but over time, they become less frequent, even though they never fully disappear.
There is no set timeline for healing. Some people start to adjust within weeks or months, while others may take years to come to terms with their loss. Grief is not about “getting over it” but learning to live with it in a way that allows you to move forward while still honouring what you have lost.
Grief and relationships: The impact on those around you
Grief not only affects the individual but also their relationships. Some people withdraw from friends and family, while others seek connection and reassurance. It is common to experience:
- Frustration with loved ones who don’t seem to understand your grief
- Changes in communication styles (some people need to talk about their grief, while others prefer to process it internally)
- Conflicts arising from different ways of mourning within a family or community
- Feeling distant from friends or a partner due to the intensity of grief
If you are struggling to navigate grief within your relationships, therapy can help you express your needs and rebuild connections.
How to cope with grief
While there is no quick fix for grief, certain strategies can help:
1. Allow yourself to grieve in your own way
There is no single “right” way to process loss. Some people cry a lot, while others don’t cry at all. Some people need to talk, while others prefer solitude. However grief unfolds for you, it is valid.
2. Seek support
You don’t have to go through grief alone. Reach out to trusted friends, family, or support groups. Talking to a therapist can be especially helpful if your grief feels overwhelming or stuck.
3. Take care of your body
Grief can be physically exhausting. Try to prioritise:
- Sleep (even if it’s disrupted, aim for rest)
- Nutrition (eating small, nourishing meals can help)
- Movement (gentle exercise like walking can be grounding)
4. Honour your loss in meaningful ways
- Write a letter to the person or situation you’ve lost
- Create a memory book, journal, or art piece
- Light a candle or visit a meaningful place
5. Give yourself time and patience
Healing takes time. Some days will be harder than others, and that’s okay. The goal is not to “move on” but to find a way to live with grief that allows you to keep moving forward.
When to seek professional help
Grief is natural, but sometimes it can become overwhelming, prolonged, or interfere with daily life. You might benefit from therapy if:
- Your grief feels stuck or unbearable after a long period
- You struggle to function in daily life (work, relationships, self-care)
- You experience persistent guilt or self-blame
- You feel disconnected from the world around you
- You have intrusive thoughts about death or hopelessness
Therapists who specialise in grief can provide support, tools, and guidance to help you navigate your loss in a way that is meaningful to you.
Grief doesn’t hit us in tidy phases and stages, nor is it something that we forget and move on from; it is an individual process that has a momentum of its own, and the work involves finding ways of coping with our fear and pain, and also adjusting to this new version of ourselves, our “new normal.”
Find a specialist
Finding the right therapist to support you through grief is a personal process. Start by looking for specialists in grief, bereavement, or loss counselling, as they will have experience in helping people navigate the emotional, psychological, and relational challenges of grief. Consider whether you prefer in-person or online therapy, as well as the therapist’s approach—some may use talk therapy, mindfulness, or structured grief models, while others offer a more open-ended, client-led style. It’s also important to check their qualifications, experience, and accreditation with professional bodies like the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) or UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy). A good therapist should make you feel heard, validated, and supported rather than rushed through the process. Many therapists offer an initial consultation—use this time to see if their style and personality feel like a good fit for you. If it doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and keep looking; the right support can make all the difference.
Therapists who can help with grief and loss
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. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Leicester in 2010, and held senior NHS positions including Head of Psychology at St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust before establishing her practice in 2018. Dr Ablett specialises in trauma and the mind-body connection, offering an integrated approach that includes EMDR, ACT, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, Somatic therapy, and Yoga Therapy. She is particularly interested in how trauma is expressed through the body. She is a member of the Division of Clinical Psychology (BPS) and the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH).
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.
Hannah Jackson-McCamley
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a background in NHS services, including sexual violence, and private practice. I support clients with relationship and sex-related concerns, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression and burnout, with an awareness of how grief and life changes shape emotional experience. I hold a diploma and an MSc in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute, and I am registered with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and UK Council for Psychotherapy. I offer a thoughtful, inclusive and non-judgemental space for individuals and couples to explore and understand themselves more clearly.
Fadi Salaam
MBACP-accredited psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist with 15 years of experience, based in Willesden Green (NW2) and Southwark (SE1). He holds an MA in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, a DIT certification from the Anna Freud Centre, and a Certificate in Mentalisation Based Treatment. He offers both short-term counselling and long-term psychotherapy.
Dawn Lucas
UKCP-registered and HCPC-registered Arts Psychotherapist and psychosexual therapist based in London, working from three locations: Clapham, Kensington, and Chiswick. She holds an MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy and a Professional Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy (CICS). Her practice is trauma-informed, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. She is also a sex worker-friendly therapist offering funded therapy packages.
Tolis Marinos
MBACP-registered Gestalt counsellor and psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience supporting people through life changes. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Gestalt Therapy and is trained in EMDR and couples therapy. He works from Crystal Palace and central London (W1W), offering sessions to individuals and couples across a wide range of presentations.
David Bevins
Person-centred counsellor based in Walthamstow, East London, offering in-person and online sessions. He works from a warm, non-judgmental approach, helping clients take greater control over their lives. He is currently accepting new clients and offers a free 20-minute phone consultation.
Mary-Claire Wilson
Mary-Claire is UKCP-accredited and MBACP-registered integrative psychotherapist, supervisor, and group facilitator based in Leytonstone, East London in person, or online. She holds an MA/ Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, and is a UKCP-accredited supervisor. Her practice is explicitly affirming of LGBTQIA+, racially and ethnically diverse, and neurodivergent clients. She also lectures and trains on LGBTQIA+ issues and Race and Power.
Ben White
MBACP-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist based in East Dulwich, London SE22. He holds a Masters degree in Addiction Psychology and Counselling and is also qualified in Trauma Focused CBT. He has a broad clinical background spanning residential rehabilitation, work with asylum seekers and refugees, young adults in care, and community substance misuse services.
Jerri Prior
I’m an NHS award-winning, BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families. People usually come to me when they’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. This might be anxiety, low mood, stress, burnout, or difficulties linked to neurodiversity such as ADHD or autism. I use a range of evidence-based approaches including CBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and person-centred therapy. In simple terms, that means I tailor the work to you, rather than expecting you to fit into a fixed model. I’m known for building strong, trusting relationships quickly, whether I’m working with a child, a teenager, or an adult. Clients often say they feel understood early on, which helps us get to meaningful change faster. I also have a strong track record of positive outcomes, with consistent feedback and testimonials reflecting the impact of the work. See below: https://www.priormindset.com/testimonals/patient-and-nhs-service-testimonial-1 Alongside therapy, I support parents with behaviour, school refusal, and navigating systems like EHCPs, and I work with organisations to better support neurodiverse individuals.
Ayo Adesioye
BACP-registered, integrative psychotherapist based in south-east London. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Roehampton University and an undergraduate degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Manchester. Her practice is LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent-affirming, and she has experience working with domestic abuse (both victim and perpetrator perspectives).
Jonathan Cullen
MBACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, working from Marylebone in central London and Waltham Cross. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapy and is trained in body wisdom, breathwork, and existential approaches. He works with a broad range of presentations including trauma, couples, abuse, addictions, grief, sexuality, and identity.
Deepa Pagarani
UKCP-accredited psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, based in Maida Vale, central London. She holds a Diploma in Counselling Psychology and is a member of the BACP. She specialises in couples therapy and relationship issues, working with clients on communication, sexual and emotional intimacy, infidelity, fertility, and relationship transitions. She works both face-to-face and online.
Tom Lecocq
UKCP-registered psychotherapist based in Ealing, West London. He brings 20 years of prior experience in management consultancy to his therapeutic practice, giving him a particular understanding of the professional pressures and identity challenges that working adults face. He specialises in trauma and PTSD, and offers both in-person and online sessions.
Ana Machado
BACP-registered humanistic integrative counsellor working in London (SE1) and online. She specialises in anxiety, stress, and bereavement, and has been a volunteer counsellor with Cruse Bereavement Care since 2017. In addition to private practice, she has taught Counselling Skills at Aberystwyth University since 2019 and delivers wellbeing workshops and stress management courses to organisations. She also has a background as a yoga instructor, which informs a holistic dimension to her work, including the integration of breathing techniques and mindfulness where appropriate.
Bea Xu
Fully qualified integrative, transpersonal psychotherapist, registered member of UKCP and BACP, and member of the Black African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN). She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE), London (2024), and a BA (Hons) in English from the University of Oxford. She has over 650 hours and four years of clinical experience working across forensic mental health, drop-in services, community-based ecotherapy, and BIPOC-focused psychotherapy settings. Her practice is queer-, kink-, and ENM-friendly and culturally sensitive. She speaks English as her primary working language with Mandarin Chinese available by request. Before training as a therapist, she worked in journalism, video production, and climate communications.
Michelle Williams
Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, having originally qualified in Australia before establishing The Blackbird Clinic in London. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and is recognised as a Supervisor on the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors. She also holds an Executive MBA (Warwick Business School). Her professional focus is helping people with anxiety, burnout, work-related stress, phobias, and low self-esteem using evidence-based, structured treatment plans. She has worked in NHS settings, courts and prisons, schools, and corporate environments, as well as many years in private practice.
Olivia Lang
BACP-registered trauma-informed integrative psychotherapist working in North and East London and online. She holds a PG Dip Advanced in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling from CPPD Counselling School and a BA (Hons) in Politics from the University of Nottingham, with additional training in Internal Family Systems (IFS, certified by the IFS Institute) and somatic/body-based approaches. Before becoming a therapist, she worked in journalism and travelled widely. Her clinical speciality is developmental and complex trauma (CPTSD), drawing on attachment theory and neurobiology.
Rebecca Sparkes
UKCP-accredited psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in private practice and the NHS, specialising in addiction, eating disorders, complex trauma, and couples therapy. She trained at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE) and holds additional training in integrative transpersonal psychotherapy, early years attachment-based trauma, and psychosexual therapy. She has worked extensively with clients presenting with alcohol and drug dependency, compulsive behaviours, anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, complex PTSD, and long-term depression and anxiety.
George Booty
BACP-registered senior accredited psychotherapist and psychotraumatologist with over 30 years of clinical experience. He holds a Doctorate in Psychotherapy (DPsych), two Masters degrees, and a range of diplomas in psychotherapy, supervision, and hypnotherapy. He is Senior Lecturer and Director at Convergence College of Psychotherapy, has presented at international conferences, and has provided trauma therapy for major organisations including ITV, Royal Mail, Babcock International, and HM Prison Service. He has served as an Expert Witness in UK legal proceedings.
Sam Palmer
UKCP-registered psychoanalytic psychotherapist with almost 20 years of clinical experience, working in NHS hospital settings and private practice since 2003. He completed a postgraduate degree in psychoanalysis at London Guildhall University and a full clinical training at the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research (CFAR), of which he remains a member. He has worked at Guy’s NHS Hospital and the private Lacap clinic in the City of London.
Rita Rupal
BACP-registered integrative psychotherapist based in Brockley, SE4, with an MSc in Therapeutic Counselling and additional qualifications in CBT, trauma therapy, psychosexual therapy, relationship and couple counselling, and working with survivors of child sexual abuse. She holds certificates from The Grove Practice in trauma therapy, psychosexual therapy, and couple counselling, and has an extensive clinical background working with issues of abuse — sexual, physical, emotional, and financial — as well as anxiety, depression, addiction, and identity.
Zoe Silk
NCPS-accredited counsellor based in Broadstone, Dorset. She is a registered and accredited member of the National Counselling Society, whose register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. She offers a peaceful, non-judgemental, confidential therapy space, working collaboratively with clients to find the best way forward for their individual needs.
Abigail Madeley
BACP-registered integrative therapist specialising in remote sessions with clients across the UK. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Counselling from CPPD and is a registered member of BACP. Before qualifying as a psychotherapist, she worked for over a decade as an international documentary director, deepening her appreciation of listening and the power of storytelling. She works on the understanding that patterns of thinking and behaviour rooted in early experience can, when brought into conscious awareness, be changed — helping clients regain a sense of agency.
Ulla Andrews
UKCP-registered integrative and transpersonal psychotherapist and counsellor with over 26 years of post-graduate clinical experience. She holds a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, an MA in Transpersonal Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy, and a Post-Graduate Certificates in Couples Counselling, Clinical Supervision and is registered with the UKCP since 2000. She is a Recognised Training Supervisor (RTS), and a staff member at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE).
Meghan Fitzpatrick
BACP-registered integrative counsellor working relationally and drawing on therapeutic and coaching tools to support clients navigating transitions, relationship changes, identity questions, and periods of uncertainty. Before qualifying as a therapist, she spent over a decade working as an international documentary director, deepening her understanding of human stories. She specialises in remote sessions and works with expats, individuals in career transition, and those reassessing significant areas of their lives.
Mandi Simons
BACP-registered psychotherapist, counsellor, family therapist, and CBT therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She holds a BACP-accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, a BA (Hons) in Social Sciences, and a postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health. In addition to private practice, she has worked in the NHS as an Approved Social Worker and Approved Mental Health Professional, and with the Care Quality Commission as a specialist Mental Health Advisor. She leads a multi-disciplinary practice in Hampstead.
Carole Golten
Carole Golten is a UKCP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, having begun working with individuals in the London area in 1993. She holds a Diploma in Psychology and a Diploma in CBT, and works in an integrative way, incorporating transpersonal, cognitive-behavioural, and dream therapy techniques. She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, and relationship difficulties.
Rheo Dayes
I offer a warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental space for individuals to explore their thoughts and emotions. My approach is rooted in building trust, safety, and genuine connection, supporting clients through a range of issues including emotional wellbeing, personal challenges, and life transitions. I am committed to empowering clients to develop self-awareness, resilience, and confidence, while working ethically and maintaining strong professional boundaries. I bring a calm, compassionate presence and a genuine passion for helping others grow and feel heard.
Iryna Sachenko
If you are living with the effects of complex trauma, you already know that what you carry is more than a single difficult event. It may show up as a constant sense of unsafety in your body, difficulty trusting others, emotional overwhelm that seems to come from nowhere, or a deep feeling that something about you is fundamentally broken. I want you to know: it isn’t. And you don’t have to navigate this alone. I am a UKCP- and EAGT-accredited integrative psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience, specialising in complex PTSD, relational trauma, and identity reconstruction. I work with adults who have survived narcissistic abuse, displacement, and prolonged interpersonal harm — people whose nervous systems learned to adapt to impossible situations and who are now ready to reclaim a sense of wholeness. My approach integrates Gestalt therapy, Brainspotting, attachment theory, and somatic methods, allowing us to work not only with what you think and feel, but with what your body holds. I offer a space that is both warm and intellectually honest – where you will be met with genuine presence rather than empty reassurance. Sessions are available in person in South London and online worldwide. I work in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. If you have been searching for someone who understands the particular weight of complex trauma and who won’t shy away from depth – I would be glad to hear from you.
Stephan Fowler
I work with adults (18+) struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, or loss. These are very broad terms; your reason for seeking help is usually a very personal instance of these, specific to you and your lived experience. You may for example feel low self-worth, shame, insecurity, disconnection… or just something unique to you. I believe therapy is a place of safety and connection where you, the client, know that you are received and witnessed unconditionally. I provide a regulated and containing presence for thoughts and feelings, attending to your day-to-day struggles, and the deeper work of understanding and processing their origins. You may play a role in your difficulties, and I help expand your awareness of this. I am a relatively active therapist; I may offer responses or challenges, always recognising the primacy of your subjectivity and lived experience. My approach is integrative and broadly psychodynamic, informed by attachment theory and relational psychotherapy.
Ta-You Chiu
I am a BACP-registered Integrative Psychotherapist and began exploring this profession in 2017. I have previously worked for the NHS and Third Sector organisations, supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and sexual health issues. Currently, I am furthering my expertise through an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy (UKCP) and am registered as a trainee psychosexual and relationship therapist with COSRT. Before transitioning into psychotherapy, my professional background spanned design, art, and business sectors, which has given me a broad understanding of how different functions operate within society. This diverse experience informs my therapeutic approach, allowing me to connect with individuals from various backgrounds and perspectives.
Anthony Mack
Extensive experience in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy , expert in solution-focused therapy such as C.B.T, A.C.T , D.B.T. Extensive experience in E.M.D.R for PTSD, integrative psychotherapist, ACT therapist and D.B.T therapist at the Priory Hospital.
Claire Graham
I am a BACP-registered integrative counsellor with experience working with children, teenagers, and adults. I offer both short and long-term therapy, drawing on a range of approaches to suit each individual’s needs. I provide a calm, non-judgemental space where you can explore difficult experiences and emotional challenges at your own pace. I also have an interest in working creatively where helpful. Building a sense of safety and trust is central to my work, and in our first session we can explore what brings you to counselling and whether you feel comfortable working together.
Hania Alabd
I am an integrative psychotherapist working with individuals and couples, supporting people who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in repeating patterns. My approach draws from psychodynamic, humanistic, Internal Family Systems, and cognitive therapies, allowing the work to be shaped around you rather than a fixed method. I have a particular interest in self-image, relationships, and intimacy, helping clients make sense of past experiences and how these show up in the present. I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where you can think more clearly about what is going on, whether in ongoing therapy, one-off sessions, or group work. Clients often describe our work as thoughtful and direct, helping them feel more grounded, more self-aware, and more able to trust themselves again.
Marzena Ardohain
Hello, I’m Marzena. I’m an integrative psychotherapist supporting women through trauma, loss, life transitions, and deeper personal exploration. My approach is relational, depth-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive, integrating EMDR, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and psychodynamic principles. Together, we gently uncover patterns shaped by earlier experiences, supporting insight, self-compassion, and conscious choice.
Shade Babalola
I am a person-centred, integrative humanistic therapist in private practice, offering a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood. My work is guided by your needs, with a focus on supporting meaningful change through a safe and consistent therapeutic relationship. Alongside my clinical work, I am a tutor on a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling and a qualified supervisor, supporting trainee counsellors in their development. I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including racial trauma, loss and bereavement, divorce, rejection, abandonment and sexual trauma, and I work sensitively with questions of identity and difference.
Claire Newman
I am a fully qualified psychotherapist, counsellor, life coach and mentor with over fifteen years’ experience across private and clinical settings. I offer online sessions, working integratively within a relational, transactional analysis and humanistic framework. My approach is grounded in building a safe, respectful and confidential relationship where you can explore what feels difficult, whether linked to past experiences or present challenges. Therapy with me focuses on developing self-awareness, understanding patterns and making more considered choices, while coaching can support you in setting clear goals and taking practical steps forward. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you decide if the work feels right for you, and I place strong emphasis on working collaboratively, with care, honesty and a steady focus on meaningful change.
Alex Knowlden
I am a gentle and thoughtful practitioner, working as both a psychotherapist and yoga teacher, with a trauma-informed approach that prioritises safety, respect and a non-judgemental space. My work is integrative, drawing on psychodynamic, humanistic, existential and Jungian perspectives to meet you where you are, while keeping a broader, mind–body awareness in view. I aim to support you in making sense of your experiences and connecting with your own capacity for change. Alongside talking therapy, I may bring in creative and body-based approaches such as breathwork, guided visualisation, dream exploration and imagery, where helpful, to deepen the work and support a more complete understanding of yourself.
Miriam Christie
I am an integrative psychotherapist working in private practice in South Norwood and online, and a fertility counsellor with Access Counselling. I offer a thoughtful, client-led approach, creating a calm and empathic space where you can explore difficult feelings at your own pace. My work is grounded in an understanding of how early relationships shape our sense of self, alongside a belief in people’s capacity to change when they feel understood. Drawing on my training in counselling, trauma and somatic work, as well as my background as a yoga teacher, I may integrate gentle techniques such as breathwork or guided awareness where helpful. I have particular experience supporting clients with fertility and perinatal issues, anxiety, depression and somatic distress, and I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, working within their ethical standards.
Nicholas Owens
I practise psychodynamic psychotherapy, exploring patterns in thoughts, feelings and relationships, and the unconscious processes that underpin them, supporting deeper self-awareness, insight and meaningful change. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist holding a masters degree in psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy from Goldsmiths University of London. I am also a registered member of the BACP, meaning that I am part of an accredited body and adhere to their ethical codes of conduct and commitments to good practice. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, aiming to help you gain insight into your moods and behavioural patterns by exploring the impact of unconscious psychological elements. I offer both open-ended and time-limited treatment. This can be discussed and agreed upon during the initial consultation or at any point during treatment. Sessions last 50 minutes and take place once or twice weekly. Sessions are charged at £90 and will be invoiced at the end of every month. You may be unsure as to what kind of therapist or therapy you will feel most comfortable with and so to help with this I only charge for the initial meeting if we agree to work together. I primarily work face to face, from a quiet location on a leafy road in Camberwell, South London, with good transport links and free on street parking (except between 11am and 1pm). I am available on Wednesdays during the daytime and I also practice at The Couch in Peckham on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday afternoons and evenings. If you are too far away or are unable to attend in person for another reason, I am also available online.
Tilly Hawkins
I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in Tulse Hill, South East London, working with clients from Brixton, Herne Hill and Dulwich. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can talk openly about what’s troubling you, whether that relates to current difficulties such as relationships, work or loss, or longer-standing patterns that feel harder to shift. My work includes both counselling and psychotherapy, counselling can support present-day concerns, while psychotherapy allows for deeper exploration of longstanding emotional patterns, often linked to earlier experiences. Having undertaken my own psychotherapy, I understand how significant it can feel to begin this process, and I aim to provide a safe and steady environment where this work can unfold at your pace. You are welcome to get in touch by phone or email to discuss your situation or arrange an initial meeting.
Chris Bancroft
I work with individuals, couples, polycules and families of all genders, sexualities, backgrounds and neurotypes. I am a gay man and have particular expertise working with LGBT+ clients and apply a Gender Sexuality and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) approach to my work. Whether you are seeking change, wanting to understand yourself or your past more clearly, or simply need a space to be heard, I offer a confidential and supportive environment to explore your concerns, relationships and inner world.
Nix Somers
I am an integrative counsellor with a strong foundation in person-centred therapy, supported by over 15 years of experience working with vulnerable young people in educational and community settings. My professional background has involved providing tailored support to individuals with complex emotional and social needs, helping them to build resilience, confidence, and independence. Alongside my training, I volunteer as a counsellor with Youthline, where I work therapeutically with young people experiencing a range of challenges, including anxiety, low mood, and family difficulties. This role has strengthened my skills in active listening, risk assessment, safeguarding, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. My experience is underpinned by ongoing professional development, including training in safeguarding and ethical practice. I am committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental environment where clients feel supported to explore their experiences and work towards meaningful change.
Roxanne Black
In my practice, I focus on helping clients unpick the internalised beliefs and habits that may be preventing them from living authentically. My professional experience is built on working across a diverse range of settings, including university counselling services and low-cost therapy providers, which has given me a broad perspective on the varied challenges people face. I also have significant experience working with young people, helping them navigate the unique pressures of that life stage. My practice is particularly grounded in: Interpersonal Relationships and People-Pleasing: I support individuals who feel overwhelmed by the needs of others, helping them transition from a cycle of people-pleasing to a place of healthy self-assertion. Boundary Work and Self-Value: We focus on the practical and emotional aspects of setting boundaries, whether that is in your personal life or your professional career. Neurodivergence and Identity: I have extensive experience in supporting clients who are navigating life with a neurodivergent brain, particularly those exploring their identity post-diagnosis. Culturally Sensitive Practice: Born and raised in London, I am deeply committed to providing therapy that respects and understands the nuances of diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring your lived experience is fully seen and heard. Focused Clarity Sessions: For those facing a specific dilemma or needing a professional sounding board, I offer intensive sessions to help you find your voice and a clear path forward.
Richard Mann
I have experience working in both the NHS and private practice, supporting clients with anxiety, depression and trauma. I specialise in addiction, relationship difficulties, including infidelity, intimacy and compulsive sexual behaviour, and offer LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiverse-affirming therapy for autistic and ADHD clients. My approach is collaborative and tailored to you, creating a safe, confidential space where you can speak openly without judgement. I work both short and long term, drawing on an integrative range of approaches, including creative techniques, mindfulness and an understanding of neuroscience, to help you make sense of your experiences and find ways to manage them.
Eric Bettelheim
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with over 15 years of personal and professional experience, trained with the Society of Analytical Psychology and registered with the BACP and BPC. I also hold an MSc and a PhD in Neuroscience from King’s College London and currently serve as a director of the Freud Foundation. My work is client-led and open-ended, combining psychoanalytic thinking with contemporary understanding of the mind to support people with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other emotional difficulties. I work with adults both in person and online, with a particular interest in life transitions and relationships, bringing a grounded understanding shaped by my earlier career in law and business.
Amanda Salib
I am an integrative psychotherapist with over 7 years of experience working in the NHS, Rehabilitation Centres and Hospices, working with Mental Health, Trauma, Substance Misuse Services, and Bereavement. I have worked with a diverse range of clients and a wide variety of issues.
Amandeep Chana
As an integrative counsellor with a CBT-informed approach, I offer a safe, warm and welcoming space where you can be yourself and speak openly at your own pace. I understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming or unfair, and I work in a calm, grounded way to help you make sense of what’s happening both internally and around you. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor the work to your individual needs, and we can think together about what might suit you best from our first session. I hold a non-judgemental stance and believe in meeting you as an equal, with respect and care throughout the process.
Billi Silverstein
I am an experienced therapist working with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, offering a steady and thoughtful space to engage with therapy. I understand that starting therapy can feel complex and asks a lot of you, and I place importance on building a safe, respectful relationship where change can begin to take shape. My approach is inclusive and grounded in curiosity, with a focus on understanding your unique experience without judgement. I have supported clients with depression, anxiety, trauma and loss, and bring particular experience in addiction, including food addiction, OCD and eating disorders, as well as working with dual diagnosis in both private and hospital settings.
Valerija But
I have extensive work experience in health/community settings and over 15 years in private practice. Approaches I draw from in my work include, Psychoanalytic, Existential Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis.
Julia Osborne
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, trained in relational, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches, alongside attachment theory and intercultural perspectives. My work is also informed by trauma and mindfulness-based practices. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions. I offer a collaborative, non-judgemental space, tailoring my approach to each individual’s needs.
Michelle Miller
I have extensive clinical experience across NHS adult and perinatal services and now work full time in private practice. My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy, with additional specialist training in trauma, autism, ADHD and menopause mental health. I am registered with the HCPC, BPS and BACP, and I am a member of the British Menopause Society and EMDR Association, ensuring my work meets recognised professional and ethical standards.
Daniel King
In an increasingly complex and uncertain world, it is no surprise that many people find themselves overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or a persistent sense of unease. When emotions become difficult to manage, it is natural to fall into cycles of negative thinking or to rely on ways of coping that ultimately leave us feeling stuck. Through my work within the NHS and across a range of counselling and therapeutic services, I have supported individuals and couples in navigating these experiences and creating meaningful change. My approach combines a thoughtful, collaborative space to talk with a focus on understanding patterns, developing insight, and building practical, lasting shifts. Therapy is not solely about addressing crisis or difficulty. It can also be a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with a deeper sense of clarity and direction. A space in which you are not only listened to, but genuinely understood and where new possibilities can begin to take shape. Research consistently shows that the majority of people experience a significant improvement in both wellbeing and quality of life through counselling. This reflects what I see in practice every day: with the right support, change is not only possible, but often closer than it first appears.
Jason Oddi
I am an experienced therapist with over 20 years of practice, supporting individuals and couples through complex emotional, relational, and sexual difficulties. My work is integrative, drawing on a range of established therapeutic approaches to create a space that is both supportive and gently challenging. I specialise in integrative counselling, couples work, and psychosexual therapy, helping clients process past experiences, navigate present challenges, and build greater confidence in themselves and their relationships. I am committed to inclusive, sex-positive practice, and regularly continue my training to ensure I offer thoughtful, informed support to a diverse range of clients.
Sophie Miller
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor registered with the BACP, with training in Psychosynthesis and a Master’s degree from the University of Oxford, where I specialised in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. Alongside my training, I bring lived experience of burnout, trauma, anxiety, grief, and adult-diagnosed ADHD, which informs a grounded and compassionate approach. I support clients, including those who are neurodiverse, to better understand themselves, move away from unhelpful patterns, and reconnect with what feels meaningful.
Chris Eggleton
I am a BACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor. I have worked successfully with clients since 2003, in the NHS, Nuffield Health and in private practice.
Stefania Orsi
I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist, working in private practice in Shoreditch since 2014. Extensive NHS experience in IAPT low and high intensity services. Experience working with children, adults, and groups. Works both face to face and online (Zoom, Skype, FaceTime). Integrates bodywork, family constellations, and Gestalt methods.
Sue Wilson
My approaches are Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Integrative, Attachment-Based. BSc Psychology & Counselling from the University of Roehampton. Level Four Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Holds a certificate in Counselling for Depression through the NHS IAPT service. Works with adults and elders, in-person and online. Available most weekday evenings and some mornings.
Shannon Talbot
I hold a Level 7 NAOS Advanced Diploma in Relationship Psychotherapy, a postgraduate qualification that reflects in-depth training in working with couples and relational dynamics. My practice is grounded in a thoughtful understanding of how relationships shape our emotional lives, and I work in line with professional standards to offer a reliable, well-contained therapeutic space for exploring patterns, conflict and connection.
Marina Christoforidou
I am a qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist and Senior Lecturer at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, with many years of experience in both private practice and the public sector. I offer a reflective and containing space where we can think together about the relational patterns shaping your life and relationships. My work is grounded in psychoanalytic thinking, with a focus on helping you understand yourself more deeply and find new ways of being. Alongside my clinical work, I teach and supervise other practitioners, which keeps my practice thoughtful, up to date and ethically grounded.
Navdeep Kaur
I am an integrative therapist with a humanistic foundation, placing the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the work. I aim to offer a safe, thoughtful and collaborative space where we can build understanding and make sense of what you are experiencing. I work with adults aged 16 and over, including clients from LGBTQ+ communities and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. I offer weekly sessions, either open-ended or for an agreed number of sessions, in person from my practice in King’s Cross or online via Zoom. I work in line with professional ethical standards, ensuring confidentiality and care throughout our work together, and our first session gives us both the chance to see whether the fit feels right.
Adetoun Adams
I support adults navigating the emotional impact of serious illness, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My work is particularly focused on those facing or recovering from cancer, as well as individuals and couples seeking deeper emotional clarity, resilience, and change.
Lily Von Kalbach
Hi, I’m an integrative psychotherapist working in Central London and Online. I use a depth psychology approach to address the root cause of issues, and help clients gain self awareness about their thought patterns and inner world. Many clients come to therapy struggling with problems such as stress, anxierty and depression or feeling like their sense of meaning or identity has been lost. Having a confidential platform to be seen, heard, and process emotions and experiences can be a rewarding and life changing experience that leaves a profound, lasting impact on life.
Sophie Amoni
I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist (MA, IFS Level 3) working with individuals, couples and a range of relationship structures. My approach draws on evidence-based models including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR and IFIO for relationship work, helping you understand the underlying patterns behind anxiety, low mood, stress or relational difficulties. I work in a compassionate, non-judgemental way with both present and past trauma, adapting the work to suit you. I am an accredited member of the BACP and a registered member of the UKCP, and I welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, including POC and LGBTQA+ communities, as well as those in non-monogamous relationships.
Sara Saxon
Seeking support can sometimes feel difficult, but I see it as a thoughtful and constructive step towards understanding and change. I offer a confidential safe space where we can think together about where you are now and where you would like to be. I work flexibly, short or long term, and welcome people from all backgrounds. I have extensive experience in working with neurodiversity; ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and dyspraxia and how it can shape life experiences both positively and negatively. I am an accredited Integrative Psychotherapist with an MA and Diploma in psychotherapy and I am registered with both UKCP and BACP. I am aligned with Column C of the SCoPEd framework, which represents the most comprehensive level of training in the UK.
Judith Worrell
I am an accredited Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Coach with over 30 years of experience across social work, mental health nursing and therapeutic practice. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care and shaped by an understanding of how culture, identity and lived experience affect wellbeing. I support individuals and groups facing stress, long-term health conditions, discrimination and the impact of past or ongoing trauma. Drawing on both clinical training and practices such as breathwork and Smai Tawi yoga, I offer a thoughtful and steady space where you can make sense of what you’ve been carrying and begin to move forward in a way that feels more settled and aligned.
Nicola Wilkins
I am a trained person-centred therapist, with additional somatic training that informs my work with trauma and anxiety. My approach is grounded in creating a safe, containing relationship where you can feel steady enough to explore what you’re going through at your own pace. I work with a range of difficulties including stress, identity, childhood and betrayal trauma, codependency, and the impact of complex family dynamics. Drawing on both relational and body-based approaches, I support clients to understand long-standing patterns, feel more regulated, and begin to move towards a greater sense of freedom and choice in their lives.
Mita Hiremath
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience, working with both private clients and established organisations including NHS-funded services, the RNIB and the London Rape Crisis Centre. I currently offer short-term and open-ended therapy in Eastcote and at One Therapy, where I am a senior consultant therapist. My work draws on Transactional Analysis, person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches, alongside attachment theory and EMDR, allowing me to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. I aim to provide a calm, thoughtful space where you can speak openly, feel understood and begin to make sense of the difficulties you are facing.
Joseph Madden
I am a fully qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist, holding a master’s degree from The University of London. I am a registered member of the BACP and follow their ethical framework and professional standards. My training has also included studies in philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, and modules in clinical psychology at King’s College London, which help inform my approach to understanding how past experiences shape our present. I currently practice at The Couch – Psychological Therapies in Peckham, Hackney Therapy Centre, Consulting rooms in central London and am the Co-Founder of Men Connect – talking groups for men. Before opening my private practice, I trained in Clinical Psychology at King’s College London with Guy’s Hospital. I also spent over a decade working internationally in senior leadership roles. This gives me a lived understanding of the pressures faced by individuals, the visibility, responsibility, performance demands, and internal standards that often go unseen.
Matthew Whitfield
I have worked in voluntary settings and private practice for 9 years. I have particular experience in working with clients who identify as LGBTQ+ or who are exploring their sexuality and/or gender expression. I am a cisgender gay man and use he/him pronouns. I am a UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) accredited psychotherapist and subscribe to its Ethical Principles and Code of Professional Conduct.
Ann Yong
I work with adults online and in person; I work with feelings, body, mind and spirit to understand and find meaning in who we are. I have experience working with identity, culture, relationships with your loved ones, with your career, with food and body. If you have questions about who you are, why you’re here; and why you suffer, these are welcome.
Mark Crow
For years I have worked with adults (18+) of all ages, helping them to find peace, stability and meaning. I bring in different but complimentary approaches including Gestalt, Polyvagal and Mindfulness-based. Each of these is focused on change through increased awareness and increased resilience to deal with what life throws your way. If you are reading this profile, it’s likely you’ve reached the point where you realise that additional help is needed. Perhaps your sense of vitality is diminished, or you hold negative thoughts and feelings about yourself. It may be that memories and patterns from the past hold you back. Therapy with me is a process of bringing this picture into the light, rather than hiding it away. The phrase “Feel it to heal it” is largely true – that is, change comes from feeling your feelings (and expressing them) instead of trying to think your feelings or avoid them. There is much to be gained. A fairer and more positive view of yourself and your qualities. The ability to assert yourself in personal and professional relationships when you need to. Greater understanding and agency around painful feelings. An improved sense of how your past continues to influence the present. Also, an awareness of how the most challenging times can bring wisdom and enduring strength. I have experience working with issues such as: • Self-esteem and confidence • Relationship difficulties • Family problems and past traumas • Anxiety • Depression • Loneliness • Loss and bereavement • Issues affecting young people (16-25) • Stress • Anger • Career frustrations • Sexuality • Loss of energy, spirit and vitality • Questions of identity and belonging • Abuse • Trauma. The work tends to be ‘long term’ so there is time and (breathing) space to look at the whole picture and to encourage creativity and curiosity. Some advantages of therapy are, I believe, overlooked. People who are able to reflect on their life and articulate their thoughts and feelings, tend to be more interesting to others. Coupled with this, they are better able to listen to and support other people, thereby developing closer relationships.
Arianna Masotti
Dr Arianna Masotti is an award-winning Clinical Psychologist featured in Forbes, Marie Claire, Stylist, and Il Newyorkese. She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist, HCPC registered, and the CEO and Founder of Bloome Wellness. Her work focuses on helping individuals reach their highest potential by uncovering parts of themselves they may not yet fully recognise or understand. Dr Masotti specialises in self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, and career development, while also addressing body image, addiction patterns, imposter syndrome, stress management, and panic attacks. She works extensively with high-performing individuals, including professionals in corporate environments, entrepreneurs, and creatives, supporting them in navigating performance pressure, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
Jeremy Rowe
I have extensive experience treating OCD, including POCD, HOCD/SO-OCD, ROCD, scrupulosity, false memory, real event and sensorimotor OCD. Treatment focuses on Rumination-Focused ERP to help you disengage from compulsive thinking and regain a sense of agency. I also offer ADHD coaching and comprehensive ADHD and autism assessments for children and adults
James Darby
I have 15+ years of experience working with a wide range of presenting issues (trauma, abandonment, attachment, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, illness, major life transitions) and am particularly interested in working within and deriving meaning from the ‘thresholds’ we experience in life as a source of creative potential. My focus is to offer a deeply embodied, gentle and collaborative process of bringing wise and compassionate attention to different aspects of yourself that may be neglected, wounded or hurting. So, however you may be feeling right now, please do get in touch and we can explore the possibility of working together
Mark Ryan
I hold a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), where I hold Accredited Relationship Therapist status. My integrative training draws on humanistic, psychodynamic, and relational approaches. I have undertaken further professional development in Imago Relationship Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Systemic and Attachment-Based models, and working with Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) including ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and LGBTQ+ relationships. Prior to private practice I worked within community and clinical settings supporting couples and individuals facing communication breakdown, infidelity, intimacy and desire challenges, family conflict, and the impact of stress and trauma on relationships. I now work exclusively in person with couples and people in diverse relationship structures from rooms in Pimlico, Kensington, and Angel providing a confidential, collaborative space for reflection, repair, and growth.
Julia Mair
I specialise in working with anxiety. During our sessions we will explore what lies beneath your anxiety to join the dots between your thoughts and feelings so that you can move forward. I trained for four years at The Minster Centre in London, one of the leading psychotherapy schools in the UK. As well as working in private practice, I have worked for two community-based counselling services in West London. I am committed to practising in a sensitive, thoughtful, and compassionate way. I respect the different backgrounds of my clients and I am aware of the social, cultural, and structural issues involved in the difficulties we face as individuals.
Yulia Herzog
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist offering online therapy to adults in the UK and internationally. I trained clinically within the NHS and have over 10 years of experience in private practice. My work is grounded in a depth-oriented approach, exploring how early experiences and relational patterns continue to shape how we feel, think, and relate to ourselves and others. I support clients with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected. I am particularly interested in questions of identity, belonging, and meaning, as well as the experience of navigating different cultures, life stages, and transitions. I work in a thoughtful and collaborative way, allowing space for things to unfold at a pace that feels right. Alongside psychodynamic thinking, I draw on relational and narrative elements to help make sense of your experiences, process what may have been carried for a long time, and support a shift towards a more authentic way of being. I aim to offer a reflective and containing space where you can explore your inner world more freely, and begin to experience yourself differently over time.
James Angel
I am an attachment-based psychotherapist trained at The Bowlby Centre, where I now also teach, and I have previously worked within the NHS. My approach is grounded in the belief that therapy can help get to the root of distress by understanding how past relationships shape present experience, while also supporting a more curious and mindful way of relating to thoughts, emotions and the body. Having experienced therapy myself, I value the depth of the process and aim to offer a safe, thoughtful and confidential space where meaningful change can take place.
Giorgia Cagnoli
I predominantly work with adults and adolescents and I treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma and personality disorders. I support people who struggle with mental health difficulties and feel stuck in dysfunctional patterns, and I help them to make a change in their life. My special interests are relational difficulties, neurodiversity, traumas and emotion regulation.
Louise Greene
I am a professionally trained integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience, and an Accredited Member of the BACP. I work with young people, adults and couples, offering both short and longer-term therapy. My approach is flexible, drawing on different models to suit each person, and I aim to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where you can speak openly.
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