Couples Counselling in City of London, London

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Lisa Home
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
City of London, London EC4Y
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups to help with a range of difficult emotions, life-changing decisions, complicated relationship situations and personal identity issues.
Life at times can be challenging, people can often feel isolated and stuck in their struggles, confused about what to do to change the things in life that are troubling them. Reaching out can be hard, trusting others can feel even more difficult. It's at these times that therapy can make a difference. I am a sex-positive, kink-knowledgeable psychotherapist and am familiar working with a range of relationship models and gender dynamics. I work with people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, including individuals from straight, queer, poly and kink communities, sex workers, and people who identify across the gender spectrum.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups to help with a range of difficult emotions, life-changing decisions, complicated relationship situations and personal identity issues.
Life at times can be challenging, people can often feel isolated and stuck in their struggles, confused about what to do to change the things in life that are troubling them. Reaching out can be hard, trusting others can feel even more difficult. It's at these times that therapy can make a difference. I am a sex-positive, kink-knowledgeable psychotherapist and am familiar working with a range of relationship models and gender dynamics. I work with people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, including individuals from straight, queer, poly and kink communities, sex workers, and people who identify across the gender spectrum.
020 3872 0713 View 020 3872 0713
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Alice Best
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified Verified
City of London, London WC2A
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, working with individuals and couples. Experiencing an issue with sex or sexuality can be enormously upsetting and damaging to self esteem. Often relationships suffer as a result. Perhaps you have lived with a sexual issue or question about your sexuality for a while and have decided that now is the time to understand it better and work towards a goal. You may be in a relationship where the same argument or sequence plays out, or perhaps you find forming and maintaining relationships difficult and want to understand this better.
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, working with individuals and couples. Experiencing an issue with sex or sexuality can be enormously upsetting and damaging to self esteem. Often relationships suffer as a result. Perhaps you have lived with a sexual issue or question about your sexuality for a while and have decided that now is the time to understand it better and work towards a goal. You may be in a relationship where the same argument or sequence plays out, or perhaps you find forming and maintaining relationships difficult and want to understand this better.
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Natasha Lewis
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City of London, London EC2M
I am a fully trained and accredited Integrative Relational Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner. Available for in person sessions and online via secure video conferencing (zoom or skype). Issues that I can support you with are: Trauma / PTSD, Stress and Anxiety, Marriage, Separation and Divorce issues, Personal relationship and Work relationship issues, Depression, Bereavement and Loss, Infertility, Miscarriages, IVF treatment and Infant Mortality Domestic abuse, Sexual abuse. I am a registered and accredited member of the BACP (Member No. 084911) and abide by the BACP’s ethical framework.
I am a fully trained and accredited Integrative Relational Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner. Available for in person sessions and online via secure video conferencing (zoom or skype). Issues that I can support you with are: Trauma / PTSD, Stress and Anxiety, Marriage, Separation and Divorce issues, Personal relationship and Work relationship issues, Depression, Bereavement and Loss, Infertility, Miscarriages, IVF treatment and Infant Mortality Domestic abuse, Sexual abuse. I am a registered and accredited member of the BACP (Member No. 084911) and abide by the BACP’s ethical framework.
01728 443987 View 01728 443987
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Mina De Pasquale
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
City of London, London EC2R
Empathy, congruence and acceptance are central to creating a trusting relationship.
Counselling is a confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs or experiences over a period of time with the support of a trained listener. It is a non-judgmental, safe space, which helps to be able to reflect what is happening in your life and find alternative ways of handling them. Talking it through with a trusted counsellor helps to develop self-awareness and insight into how a person relates both to themselves and to those around them, along with finding new methods of dealing with everyday life experiences.
Empathy, congruence and acceptance are central to creating a trusting relationship.
Counselling is a confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs or experiences over a period of time with the support of a trained listener. It is a non-judgmental, safe space, which helps to be able to reflect what is happening in your life and find alternative ways of handling them. Talking it through with a trusted counsellor helps to develop self-awareness and insight into how a person relates both to themselves and to those around them, along with finding new methods of dealing with everyday life experiences.
07401 248158 View 07401 248158
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Dunya Sullivan- Eating Disorders
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
City of London, London EC2R  (Online Only)
I pay great attention to the relationship with the person I work with and combine elements from different therapy approaches in order to best suit their specific needs.
Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist and a TA psychotherapist (transactional analysis). I work with a variety of psychological challenges but I am specialized in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder). The individuals I work with often come to therapy having tried many behavioral interventions that brought little change (being more disciplined with their diet, exercising more/less, creating plans etc.).
I pay great attention to the relationship with the person I work with and combine elements from different therapy approaches in order to best suit their specific needs.
Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist and a TA psychotherapist (transactional analysis). I work with a variety of psychological challenges but I am specialized in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder). The individuals I work with often come to therapy having tried many behavioral interventions that brought little change (being more disciplined with their diet, exercising more/less, creating plans etc.).
020 4538 2690 View 020 4538 2690
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Ailey Jolie
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
City of London, London EC2V
I have also trained as a couples therapist pursuing education in both the Gottman Method and the Psychobiological approach to Couples Therapy.
I am passionate about supporting you to live fully within the wisdom of your body. I support those who have experienced a disconnection from their body due to sexual trauma, relational abuse, an eating disorder/disordered eating, and reproductive health trauma. I assist clients in coming home to their bodies through a multidisciplinary and personalized approach that relies on depth psychology, relational somatics, intersectional feminism, and mindfulness. I acknowledge that women's relationship with their bodies is complex; my education honours that complexity.
I have also trained as a couples therapist pursuing education in both the Gottman Method and the Psychobiological approach to Couples Therapy.
I am passionate about supporting you to live fully within the wisdom of your body. I support those who have experienced a disconnection from their body due to sexual trauma, relational abuse, an eating disorder/disordered eating, and reproductive health trauma. I assist clients in coming home to their bodies through a multidisciplinary and personalized approach that relies on depth psychology, relational somatics, intersectional feminism, and mindfulness. I acknowledge that women's relationship with their bodies is complex; my education honours that complexity.
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Lisa Home
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
City of London, London EC4Y
MODERN RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPY Connecting with people and being intimate can stir up all sorts of anxieties or compound exiting issues. Struggling with relational or sexual difficulties, or navigating the complexities of trying find our sexual place in the world and becoming comfortable with who we are can be challenging. As as psychodynamic psychosexual therapist my aim is to help you improve emotional and physical intimacy either in the relationship with yourself or your connections with others, and to help you overcome or manage any sexual difficulties you're having.
MODERN RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPY Connecting with people and being intimate can stir up all sorts of anxieties or compound exiting issues. Struggling with relational or sexual difficulties, or navigating the complexities of trying find our sexual place in the world and becoming comfortable with who we are can be challenging. As as psychodynamic psychosexual therapist my aim is to help you improve emotional and physical intimacy either in the relationship with yourself or your connections with others, and to help you overcome or manage any sexual difficulties you're having.
020 4538 1632 View 020 4538 1632
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Marek Sarnecki
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City of London, London EC4N
My name is Marek and I am a Psychotherapist and a Sex and Relationship Therapist who works in a private practice and in a higher education institution in London. I believe therapy helps people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. I strongly believe that we simply repeat what we don't repair. I have a heart and a passion for the work I do in creating effective change. My clinical experience includes working for: NHS, a community counselling services, and a suicidal respite centre.
My name is Marek and I am a Psychotherapist and a Sex and Relationship Therapist who works in a private practice and in a higher education institution in London. I believe therapy helps people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. I strongly believe that we simply repeat what we don't repair. I have a heart and a passion for the work I do in creating effective change. My clinical experience includes working for: NHS, a community counselling services, and a suicidal respite centre.
020 3962 2243 View 020 3962 2243
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Richard Absalom
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
City of London, London EC4M  (Online Only)
Experienced and established Integrative Individual and Couples Counsellor offering online appointments on Zoom or Skype. As well as my initial core training and qualification in Integrative Counselling (2006) I am additionally qualified in Sex and Relationship therapy. I have worked with individuals since 2006, and couples since 2009. Whatever your circumstances, I am passionate about helping people tap back into their own resources in order to solve problems and make changes. I can help, when unhelpful thoughts patterns and behaviours are keeping you stuck. The aim is to help you gain insight, and heighten self awareness.
Experienced and established Integrative Individual and Couples Counsellor offering online appointments on Zoom or Skype. As well as my initial core training and qualification in Integrative Counselling (2006) I am additionally qualified in Sex and Relationship therapy. I have worked with individuals since 2006, and couples since 2009. Whatever your circumstances, I am passionate about helping people tap back into their own resources in order to solve problems and make changes. I can help, when unhelpful thoughts patterns and behaviours are keeping you stuck. The aim is to help you gain insight, and heighten self awareness.
01202 013959 View 01202 013959
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Dr Esther Rose
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
City of London, London EC2V
Undertaking psychological therapy is a brave and very personal process and therefore a key aspect of my therapeutic work is to develop a trusting relationship so that therapy feels like a safe place for you to share and explore your concerns and feel understood without judgement.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, chartered with the British Psychological Society and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. I work in private practice in Central London. I can support you to understand why you may have developed your current emotional problems and what keeps them going. I can also help you to develop effective coping strategies so that you can feel more in control of your difficulties and lead a more fulfilling life.
Undertaking psychological therapy is a brave and very personal process and therefore a key aspect of my therapeutic work is to develop a trusting relationship so that therapy feels like a safe place for you to share and explore your concerns and feel understood without judgement.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, chartered with the British Psychological Society and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. I work in private practice in Central London. I can support you to understand why you may have developed your current emotional problems and what keeps them going. I can also help you to develop effective coping strategies so that you can feel more in control of your difficulties and lead a more fulfilling life.
020 3869 5840 View 020 3869 5840
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Hannah Jackson-McCamley
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
City of London, London EC4A
You might be navigating confusing feelings around your identity, relationship or career.
Whether you’re going through a major life change, reflecting on trauma from the past, grieving the loss of a loved one or of a dream, or something just doesn’t feel quite right, as an individual, group or couple, I’m here to help you explore your inner world, understand your patterns of behaviour and be the you you want to be. Together, we will work on you so that you feel seen, heard and understood. With over a decade of experience working in the creative industries, I understand the stress surrounding those careers. I also have expertise in bereavement, supporting hundreds of clients facing significant loss.
You might be navigating confusing feelings around your identity, relationship or career.
Whether you’re going through a major life change, reflecting on trauma from the past, grieving the loss of a loved one or of a dream, or something just doesn’t feel quite right, as an individual, group or couple, I’m here to help you explore your inner world, understand your patterns of behaviour and be the you you want to be. Together, we will work on you so that you feel seen, heard and understood. With over a decade of experience working in the creative industries, I understand the stress surrounding those careers. I also have expertise in bereavement, supporting hundreds of clients facing significant loss.
020 3835 4678 View 020 3835 4678
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Dr Sofia Robleda
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
City of London, London SE20  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Dr Robleda has specialist expertise and training in supporting couples in distress, older adults, and people with brain injuries (and their families).
Bienvenidos & Welcome - to Wise Oak Psychology, an intimate, online private psychology practice run by Dr Sofia Robleda, who has over 10 years’ post-doctoral experience in using a range of evidence-based approaches to support adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and many other emotional and mental problems. Dr Robleda's values are to be compassionate, professional, and effective. She aims to support people to live a full, meaningful life in accordance to their values and beliefs, and to achieve this in as short a time as possible.
Dr Robleda has specialist expertise and training in supporting couples in distress, older adults, and people with brain injuries (and their families).
Bienvenidos & Welcome - to Wise Oak Psychology, an intimate, online private psychology practice run by Dr Sofia Robleda, who has over 10 years’ post-doctoral experience in using a range of evidence-based approaches to support adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and many other emotional and mental problems. Dr Robleda's values are to be compassionate, professional, and effective. She aims to support people to live a full, meaningful life in accordance to their values and beliefs, and to achieve this in as short a time as possible.
020 3962 0710 View 020 3962 0710
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Jacqueline Mitchell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City of London, London E1
I see the whole person not just the client. I am a qualified Counsellor with 25+ years experience as a body worker/ clinical massage therapist, valuing our interconnectedness of physical and mental health. Are you feeling stuck, isolated or lost? Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief , pain, health / work or relationship issues or any challenges in life? Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected , stressed and unseen caught on a emotional roller coaster? I wish to support you in a genuine caring compassionate way to find understanding, direction, meaning and fulfilment in life again. You are not alone. Let me know how can I help you?
I see the whole person not just the client. I am a qualified Counsellor with 25+ years experience as a body worker/ clinical massage therapist, valuing our interconnectedness of physical and mental health. Are you feeling stuck, isolated or lost? Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief , pain, health / work or relationship issues or any challenges in life? Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected , stressed and unseen caught on a emotional roller coaster? I wish to support you in a genuine caring compassionate way to find understanding, direction, meaning and fulfilment in life again. You are not alone. Let me know how can I help you?
020 3835 3946 View 020 3835 3946
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Dr Alan Flynn
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
City of London, London EC2R
I work integratively, where I combine approaches (such as MBT, Schema Therapy, CBT & EFT couples therapy) tailored to best fit with your needs and goals.
Are you experiencing challenges with your relationships, difficult feelings, such as anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns in your life? Perhaps you deal with your pressures so that others around you don’t seem to notice yet inwardly feel troubled or unsettled. Or you might have had a difficult recent life event or yet to deal fully with early life experiences that are impacting you now? I’m a Senior Counselling Psychologist and accredited Mentalisation Based Therapist. I can help you, as an individual or couple, to understand what is happening at a deeper level, so you can find new ways of moving forward.
I work integratively, where I combine approaches (such as MBT, Schema Therapy, CBT & EFT couples therapy) tailored to best fit with your needs and goals.
Are you experiencing challenges with your relationships, difficult feelings, such as anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns in your life? Perhaps you deal with your pressures so that others around you don’t seem to notice yet inwardly feel troubled or unsettled. Or you might have had a difficult recent life event or yet to deal fully with early life experiences that are impacting you now? I’m a Senior Counselling Psychologist and accredited Mentalisation Based Therapist. I can help you, as an individual or couple, to understand what is happening at a deeper level, so you can find new ways of moving forward.
020 3835 5896 View 020 3835 5896
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Isil Sansoy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
City of London, London EC2M
I offer an equal, open and accepting relationship space as well as specialised therapeutic techniques (EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, Focusing) within an existential framework.
We get a sense of ourselves in the context of our relationships in childhood, and as we find our way in life, we can get trapped in dysfunctional patterns. The aim is to find a compassionate inner connection that would free us from these patterns in therapy. Openness and commitment are important qualities in making the most out of it. The process will get challenging from time to time, as life does as well. The important thing here is to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that would enable us to work through these challenges in a relational way as we transform ourselves and our lives based on our desires.
I offer an equal, open and accepting relationship space as well as specialised therapeutic techniques (EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, Focusing) within an existential framework.
We get a sense of ourselves in the context of our relationships in childhood, and as we find our way in life, we can get trapped in dysfunctional patterns. The aim is to find a compassionate inner connection that would free us from these patterns in therapy. Openness and commitment are important qualities in making the most out of it. The process will get challenging from time to time, as life does as well. The important thing here is to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that would enable us to work through these challenges in a relational way as we transform ourselves and our lives based on our desires.
020 4538 7606 View 020 4538 7606
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Naomi Milton
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
City of London, London EC4R
I am an BACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist providing therapy for those with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress and many more presenting issues. I offer a warm and professional environment and tailor my way of working to help you feel comfortable but also work to gauge how much challenge you will need to facilitate change to move towards a healthier way of being.
I am an BACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist providing therapy for those with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress and many more presenting issues. I offer a warm and professional environment and tailor my way of working to help you feel comfortable but also work to gauge how much challenge you will need to facilitate change to move towards a healthier way of being.
020 3835 2029 View 020 3835 2029
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Saundra Rhoden (Sex And Relationship Therapy)
Counsellor, COSRT General
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
City of London, London SE1
I offer specialist support to overcome sex and relationship difficulties, including erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, low desire, lack of orgasm, pain during sex, and communication problems.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Perhaps you’re feeling stressed and anxious about work, or your relationships are not going well. You want things to get better but you are losing hope that anything will ever change. Or, you have spent too long ignoring the situation and hoping it will go away. Why not take some time out for yourself. You’ve either tried talking to friends/ family or you don’t want to burden them. The answer may be to find a relatable counsellor who will listen calmly and guide you towards a better awareness of how to move forward. I am here to help.
I offer specialist support to overcome sex and relationship difficulties, including erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, low desire, lack of orgasm, pain during sex, and communication problems.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Perhaps you’re feeling stressed and anxious about work, or your relationships are not going well. You want things to get better but you are losing hope that anything will ever change. Or, you have spent too long ignoring the situation and hoping it will go away. Why not take some time out for yourself. You’ve either tried talking to friends/ family or you don’t want to burden them. The answer may be to find a relatable counsellor who will listen calmly and guide you towards a better awareness of how to move forward. I am here to help.
020 3962 1511 View 020 3962 1511
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Dr Christopher McCormack
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City of London, London EC3V
I am a Clinical Psychologist who offers psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of difficulties. In my NHS posts, I work in an HIV & Sexual Health service and a specialist mental health team that provides input to inpatients and outpatients struggling with physical health problems. I am particularly experienced at seeing people and couples presenting with sexual difficulties, such as painful sex or unreliable erections. I also have a specialist interest in anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive behavioural therapy in its treatment.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who offers psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of difficulties. In my NHS posts, I work in an HIV & Sexual Health service and a specialist mental health team that provides input to inpatients and outpatients struggling with physical health problems. I am particularly experienced at seeing people and couples presenting with sexual difficulties, such as painful sex or unreliable erections. I also have a specialist interest in anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive behavioural therapy in its treatment.
01689 668406 View 01689 668406
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Adriana Gordon
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
City of London, London EC3R
Some of the most common issues I can help you with are: anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, relationship issues, addiction, feeling sad, abuse, separation, dissatisfaction at work, gender & sexuality, eating & body image issues, becoming a parent, postnatal depression, midlife crisis.
I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Central London and Online, offering private therapy sessions for adults on a long, medium or short-term basis. I offer a warm, confidential and welcoming space for you, where you'll be able to discuss your problems and difficulties. You will feel respected, understood and valued; and we will work together towards the changes you want in your life. Please email me and we can have a brief conversation and book your first session.
Some of the most common issues I can help you with are: anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, relationship issues, addiction, feeling sad, abuse, separation, dissatisfaction at work, gender & sexuality, eating & body image issues, becoming a parent, postnatal depression, midlife crisis.
I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Central London and Online, offering private therapy sessions for adults on a long, medium or short-term basis. I offer a warm, confidential and welcoming space for you, where you'll be able to discuss your problems and difficulties. You will feel respected, understood and valued; and we will work together towards the changes you want in your life. Please email me and we can have a brief conversation and book your first session.
020 3870 2414 View 020 3870 2414
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Cássia Testa Gallas Bhattacharya
Verified Verified
City of London, London SE1  (Online Only)
I help clients to deal with anxiety, conflict in the relationship, vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, rapid/delayed ejaculation, pain during sex, fear of sex, discomfort around sexual practices, sexual trauma, lack of pleasure during sex, communication issues, desire to change the dynamics of the relationship, change in circumstance, and more.
Hi! I believe everyone has the right for decent relationships (with friends, family and partners) as it has tremendous influence in their quality of life. Many things influence the way people behave in relationships - I am here to help you explore what might be getting in the way of you getting the relationships you want. I work with all sorts of issues in relationships and sexual difficulties, and will offer you a non-judgmental environment while facilitating the therapeutic process for self-discovery and actualisation.
I help clients to deal with anxiety, conflict in the relationship, vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, rapid/delayed ejaculation, pain during sex, fear of sex, discomfort around sexual practices, sexual trauma, lack of pleasure during sex, communication issues, desire to change the dynamics of the relationship, change in circumstance, and more.
Hi! I believe everyone has the right for decent relationships (with friends, family and partners) as it has tremendous influence in their quality of life. Many things influence the way people behave in relationships - I am here to help you explore what might be getting in the way of you getting the relationships you want. I work with all sorts of issues in relationships and sexual difficulties, and will offer you a non-judgmental environment while facilitating the therapeutic process for self-discovery and actualisation.
020 8059 2130 View 020 8059 2130

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Couples Counselling

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.