Therapists in London, England ENG, United Kingdom UK
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Jill Deacon
Counsellor/Therapist, BSc and FdSc Person Centred Counselling. MBACP
People come to therapy for a number of reasons; you may be experiencing trauma or bereavement, the effects of historical issues, or knock on effects of the pandemic. A lot of people come to therapy because life just feels unmanageable and are struggling with day to day living. You may not know why life currently feels so difficult.
Talking with a trained and experienced counsellor can help you accept and move through your issues, give you the tools and understanding to cope better with life's challenges and discover a freedom to live with and beyond the things that are holding you back.
Speaking with someone for the first time about personal issues or trauma can feel really daunting. It is important to feel safe and not judged when talking about difficult things, and my aim is for us to develop a relationship where you can explore whatever it is that you need to.
8 Years Experience
Online in London, ENG England (Online Only)
Lulu AlRashdi
Life Coach
From an ex-police officer to a trauma-informed life coach. My journey has been profound. I learned that the greatest gift we can give ourselves is recognizing who we truly are beneath our conditioning, survival patterns, and past experiences.
Many of the struggles we face today are rooted in childhood experiences, unconscious beliefs, and emotional wounds that continue to shape how we think, feel, and relate to the world. My role is to help you gently explore these patterns, understand their origins, and create awareness without judgment.
3 Years Experience
Online in London, ENG England (Online Only)
Beth Jackson Counselling and Coaching
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (hons), Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
I could tell you that I am warm and personable and could list all the variety of clients that I have worked with as well as my wide experience in schools, education and with families (my own as well as other people’s). More important than that though is for me to understand your story, your situation, your plans and vision for the week, month and year. You are an individual and your situation is also totally unique. For you, choosing and working with the right counsellor is vitally important so please contact me to find out more.
A good and open relationship between a client and counsellor is essential and I tailor my sessions to work to your needs. We can discuss and choose strategies to improve your situation quickly as we work together in a clear and step by step way.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in London, England
Online in London, ENG England
Dr Paul Garden
Psychologist, Doctorate in Psychology, DPsych, MSc with Distinction, BSc First Class Honours.
I am a registered Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Practitioner Psychologist, and am on the British Psychological Society Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS). I have been in Private Practice in Central London for nine years.
Before spending ten years in full-time study and training in London universities and NHS Trusts to qualify as a psychologist, I spent a decade travelling, mainly around Asia, studying Eastern psychology and philosophy. Thus, I have a rich lens of psychological perspectives through which I understand and work with the mind.
Psychoanalytic thinking underpins my approach to therapy, which is always tailored to suit the unique needs of each person. The therapeutic work then adapts as those needs change over time.
You will find my approach to be naturally compassionate, and non-judgemental.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in London, ENG W1W
Online in London, ENG England
Dr Grenville Major
Therapist, MBchB, MRCpsych, MSc psychological therapies
My take on life is that it is pretty difficult. Not for "Sissies" my father told me. I subscribe to the idea that meaning and purpose can be found in helping others. Making the world a little better for others. To that end I studied medicine and have been a GP, neurosurgeon, emergency specialist, psychiatrist and psychotherapist. As a therapist I use tools not only from psychotherapy but also draw on psychoanalysis, philosophy, biology, social science, and the spiritual. I am keen to help others find their own unique purpose and get meaning out of their life. It would be an honour for me to help you.
45 Years Experience
In-Person in London, ENG SW19 2RW
Online in London, ENG England
Healing Hands Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Sasha McBean, MBACP Accredited, MSc, BSc
Hi I am Sasha Mc an accredited Psychotherapist and clinical lead at Healing Hands Counselling. Don't let what happened to you, rob you of a brilliant future! I provide a safe and encouraging therapeutic environment to facilitate understanding, self-acceptance and meaningful change. As a former behaviour analyst I work well with clients who wish to do more and improve their lifestyle. Support is not limited to trauma in fact a high number of our clients want in depth support to manage the pressures of their work or busy lives. I am fully qualified and can help you with a variety of problems such as managing overwhelm, perfectionism, depression or relationship issues. I support couples caught up in perpetual arguing and toxic behavioural patterns using the Gottman Method. So, message me today and see how I can help you meet your personal goals or work through a difficult experience.
13 Years Experience
Online in London, ENG England (Online Only)
James Darby
Registered Psychotherapist, Postgraduate Diploma Core Process Psychotherapy, DCHyp, ABSCH, MBA
Consulting from a private practice in Fulham and Chelsea in London, I employ a combination of mindfulness-based interventions and psychotherapy as a gateway to change, encouraging clients how to come into relationship with their own thoughts, feelings and habitual behaviours rather than wrestle with them. This creates the conditions for emotional wisdom, growth and wellbeing.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in London, England SW6 3UH
Online in London, ENG England
Gordon Wax BA HONS MBACP
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Hi, my name is Gordon. Welcome!
I’m am a fully qualified psychotherapist, working both online and in person from my private consulting room in Manchester England. I was born and raised in London. Personal therapy helped me to untangle my relationship with myself and my emotions from others.
The world alone is a chaotic place to manage our own unknowns, anxieties, and traumas. I understand that everyone experiences the world in different ways, so unique problems require bespoke responses.
Our lives are constantly creating new beginnings, change, and endings, so it’s natural to feel emotions strongly, think differently and respond atypically. I help clients explore all spheres of their life to help them build hope and to cope.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in London, England
Online in London, ENG England
Nicola Woods
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP, EMDR
I am Nicola Woods, a qualified and accredited Mindfulness-based psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and a Transformational and Leadership Coach, providing weekly online sessions. I am passionate about the power of therapy in helping us reconnect with our true authentic selves, by developing greater self-awareness, compassion and acceptance. As your therapist I will meet you where you are, with kindness, compassion, and non-judgement. We will work together to unpack and transform the relational patterns and beliefs that might be getting in the way of you living your life fully and authentically.
9 Years Experience
Online in London, ENG England (Online Only)
Dr Pointer | OCD Specialist
Psychologist, BSc (Hons), M.St. (Oxon), PsychD (Surrey), Dip CBH. C.Psychol AFBPsS HCPC reg.
I experienced OCD from an early age, & have since recovered. I would like to help you recover from OCD, too.
24 Years Experience
Online in London, ENG England (Online Only)
Rakan Himadeh
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, ISP Candidate
I help people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected find balance through somatic coaching. My approach blends Somatic Experiencing with gentle, body-based techniques to support nervous system healing, emotional clarity, and a deeper sense of ease. If talk therapy hasn’t been enough, this work might be the next step.
4 Years Experience
Online in London, ENG England (Online Only)
Louise Perry
Registered Psychotherapist, IFS UKCP HCCP BAAT
I work as an integrative art psychotherapist and IFS practitioner, offering a thoughtful and collaborative way of working. Therapy with me doesn’t need to involve art unless it feels useful; some sessions focus on conversation, while others may use images, objects, or simple creative materials to explore experiences that are difficult to put into words.
Before training as a psychotherapist, I spent many years working in design and technology. That background continues to shape how I work – I’m interested in patterns, systems, and how different parts interact, both internally and in our wider lives. My decision to retrain grew out of lived experience as well as professional curiosity, and I bring both into the therapy room.
I work in an engaged, grounded way, staying close to what matters and adjusting pace as needed. Clients often come to me when they want to understand themselves more clearly, work with complexity rather than bypass it, and make changes that feel considered and sustainable.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in London, England NW1 2PB
Online in London, ENG England
Birgit Schreiber Dr
Psychologist, PhD and MA in Psychology
I am an optimistic and accepting therapist, enthusiastic about working with clients in collaborative ways, seeking to uncover and understand, and finding new ways of changing your life and living with fulfilling and rewarding relationships, families and friends. Over the years I have come to appreciate the therapeutic relationship as deeply healing, a safe space for clients to reflect and explore.
26 Years Experience
Online in London, ENG England (Online Only)
Karine Flynn
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPS
You've done real therapeutic work. You understand your patterns with a clarity that took years to build: why your nervous system braces before a difficult conversation, why certain relationships seem to confirm your oldest fears, why the same emotional weather keeps returning no matter how much you've examined it.
That understanding is not the problem. There is simply a neurobiological ceiling to what verbal processing can reach. Some people hit it - and when they do, the patterns that remain aren't stored as thoughts to be reframed. They live in the nervous system, in the body's tissues, in responses that were encoded long before language was available to organise them.
I work at that ceiling. Not because what came before was wrong - but because the next layer of work requires a different kind of access.
With over 20 years of experience and a deep specialisation in body-based trauma release, I work with self-aware individuals who are ready to move from understanding their patterns to releasing them. If that's where you are, I'd like to hear from you.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in London, England
Online in London, ENG England
Mihaela Nicolaescu
Registered Psychotherapist
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of your emotions, thoughts, or life circumstances? As a dedicated therapist, I specialise in helping you unravel these inner struggles, guiding you toward clarity and lasting transformation.
With a compassionate, non-judgmental, and insightful approach, I create a safe space where you can explore your deepest concerns, whether they stem from anxiety, stress, relationship issues, or life transitions. My goal is to help you build resilience, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and empower you to move forward with confidence and purpose.
I believe that every person’s journey is unique, and I’m committed to meeting you exactly where you are, without pressure or expectations. Together, we’ll work to uncover your strengths, heal emotional wounds, and navigate the path toward becoming a more whole, authentic version of yourself.
8 Years Experience
Online in London, ENG England (Online Only)
Kamran Bedi
Therapist, Advanced Anxiety/PTSD treatment and Confidence building. Fast results. IEMT/EMDR, NLP, Hypnotherapy.
**Available to start sessions. - I offer therapy sessions that help people overcome anxiety, low mood, depression, fears/phobias, agoraphobia, PTSD, anxious attachment, sexual abuse, fear of flying, relationship challenges, insomnia, health anxiety, career conflict/crisis, social anxiety, public speaking - to name but a few areas that I am heavily experienced in working with. All of the people that I work with achieve results where they feel free from the mental and emotional weight of their personal challenges. This is because the therapy sessions utilise EMDR/IEMT - Eye movement therapy which rapidly helps release feelings of fear, panic, anxiety, feeling on edge, anger, guilt, shame, regret and more. It is excellent for helping people overcome negative memories and past experiences. Once the release work is complete, the sessions then focus on building up tools, skills, methods and techniques that help a person have more positive influence over their mind and to change and improve any behavioural patterns that need addressing. This combination of firstly release work, then secondly 'rebuilding' is the process that has changed and improved the lives of every person who has had sessions with me. This has been developed from my many years of experience of working with people from all walks of life with a variety of different personal challenges. It is not so much the methods used, but more so my approach and experience that leaves me fully confident that I can and will help you get life changing results.
I offer two ways of working; Following a single 90 minute session for a full consultation and some eye movement therapy, I can then advise how to work and the number of sessions required moving forward as every person is different - Option 1). A course of sessions over 6-10 weeks, once or twice a week with space to measure progress. Option 2). Sessions three or four times a week (Tue-Fri,) for a much more rapid and accelerated change and transformation, followed by a weeks break to process the work and have follow up sessions where required. Both options are subject to schedule availability.
Additional therapy sessions and areas covered include; 'navigating through divorce', 'career development', 'anxious attachment', 'insomnia', 'relationships' and 'feeling comfortable with your identity'.
I am experienced working with men, women, non-binary individuals adults and teenagers.
Should you be interested in trying this approach of working and if you ant things to get better for you in your life, please contact me consider a commitment to six or ten sessions. There is also a short explainer video on my page that will give you more information on how I can help you and various podcast episodes on my show, The Think & Grow Podcast that will give you further insights into my approach.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in London, England W1K 5LH
Online in London, ENG England
Benjamin Marr
Counsellor/Therapist, BA MA Relational Psychotherapist/ Birkbeck College - Psychodynamic Counsellor
My approach to therapy is one of deep belief in the clients ability to heal, resolve issues and move forward towards a positive ending.
35 Years Experience
In-Person in London, ENG SW3
Online in London, ENG England
Dr Bernard Horsford
Psychologist, PhD, D Occ Psych, MBA, LLB, BA(hons), LLB(hons) DipAdEd, DipM, FCIPD, MIoD, MAE, CPychol, AFBPsS
I have worked as a psychologist in a variety of clinical settings dealing with occupational, clinical and forensic issues. In these settings I have provided individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and psychological assessment services.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in London, England W1J 9HF
Valerie Fearon
Licensed Professional Counsellor, CBT, Mindfulness, Counselling, Inner Child Truma
**Free 10 minute phone consultation is available to further discuss your needs. Please email to book an appointment.**
I am a trained CBT Counsellor as well as an Integrative Counsellor. My aim is to work the best way that suits my clients needs. As a counsellor forming a good working relationship with the clients is vital as it allows the clients to open up and feel comfortable to talk about their issues without feeling that they have been judged.
As well as this I am a very empathic and a good listener.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in London, ENG
Online in London, ENG England
Dr. Sonia Ovuehor Ovy
Counsellor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
I am a globally certified relationship and marriage coach, licensed Counsellor, seasoned Therapist. My years of hands-on experience cut across relationship therapy, marital counselling, business coaching, career mentorship, grief/trauma/addiction recovery, etc.
I possess grandiose expertise in listening, absorbing and analyzing human problems without prejudice. As an individual who has experienced life from all angles (right from a tender age), I am apparently in a better position to counsel and admonish individuals who battle with depression, anxiety, retrogression/set backs, financial turmoils, addiction, emotional/domestic abuse, rejection, youthful exuberance, juvenile delinquency, child abuse, marital/family crisis, etc.
My professional background makes me capable of being a great confidant and less judgmental. My sense of humor often gives my clients a soothing sigh of relief, irrespective of the burden at hand.
I also provide spiritual counselling services for deeper issues beyond basic comprehension.
9 Years Experience
Online in London, ENG England (Online Only)
London's scale, pace, and cost of living create a high-pressure environment where therapists are in strong demand for burnout, anxiety, work-life imbalance, and the social isolation that can accompany life in a global megacity. The city's extraordinary diversity means therapists with cross-cultural competence and multilingual capability are particularly sought after, especially for communities navigating immigration stress, identity, and belonging. The NHS offers mental health services through its IAPT programme, though many Londoners seek private therapy for greater continuity of care and therapist choice. London's therapy community is one of the largest and most professionally diverse in the world, with practitioners trained across psychodynamic, CBT, integrative, and humanistic traditions.
London, England, United Kingdom therapists Statistics
Therapists in London, England, United Kingdom average 15 years of experience and charge around ¤123 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (72%), and Self Esteem (69%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤123
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
|
| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 39% |
Online Only |
|
| 1% |
In Person Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Stress |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 51% | Social Anxiety |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Christian |