Counselling in Covent Garden, London
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For the past eighteen years I’ve worked as a psychotherapist in both the public and private sector. This means not only am I experienced in working with colleagues and clients from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds, I have also helped clients through a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, trauma, abuse, bereavement, stress and low self-esteem.
For the past eighteen years I’ve worked as a psychotherapist in both the public and private sector. This means not only am I experienced in working with colleagues and clients from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds, I have also helped clients through a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, trauma, abuse, bereavement, stress and low self-esteem.
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I am a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and Pelvic Floor Health Fitness Instructor. I have been working with human sexuality since 2012. I work with men, women and couples who have sexual function and relationship problems. I help my clients to restore their sexual health and wellbeing and get back to normal life without medical invasion. I specialise in erectile function problems, painful sex, low libido issues, absence of orgasm, sexual traumas and many more.
I am a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and Pelvic Floor Health Fitness Instructor. I have been working with human sexuality since 2012. I work with men, women and couples who have sexual function and relationship problems. I help my clients to restore their sexual health and wellbeing and get back to normal life without medical invasion. I specialise in erectile function problems, painful sex, low libido issues, absence of orgasm, sexual traumas and many more.
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Victoria Abbott
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London EC4Y
Not accepting new clients
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist which means I might chose to pull my approach from several different modalities depending on each clients needs. I specialise in areas of trauma/abuse, identity, relationships with self and others, life transitions, bereavement, pre/post natal and anxiety. Our work will be non-judgemental and grounded in honesty, trust and mutual respect. The space we create for you to explore within will be supportive, safe and compassionate. There will be challenges; often this work is about processing deep rooted beliefs and thought-processes/patterns that require committed ongoing reflection and action.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist which means I might chose to pull my approach from several different modalities depending on each clients needs. I specialise in areas of trauma/abuse, identity, relationships with self and others, life transitions, bereavement, pre/post natal and anxiety. Our work will be non-judgemental and grounded in honesty, trust and mutual respect. The space we create for you to explore within will be supportive, safe and compassionate. There will be challenges; often this work is about processing deep rooted beliefs and thought-processes/patterns that require committed ongoing reflection and action.
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Sometimes life throws up challenges that are too hard to cope with alone and therapy provides a safe and confidential place to work through those challenges. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems or recurrent issues from your past, working with a trained therapist can help. There is no set formula for therapy but by talking through your problems in a non-judgemental space, you can gain more clarity on how you're feeling and why. With this new self-knowledge and insight, we can identify new ways of being that are more helpful to you now.
Sometimes life throws up challenges that are too hard to cope with alone and therapy provides a safe and confidential place to work through those challenges. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems or recurrent issues from your past, working with a trained therapist can help. There is no set formula for therapy but by talking through your problems in a non-judgemental space, you can gain more clarity on how you're feeling and why. With this new self-knowledge and insight, we can identify new ways of being that are more helpful to you now.
![Photo of Shirin Biria, MSc, BPC, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a1fe3ef0-7ae6-4375-b2cb-3533dbd18286/2/320x400.jpeg)
I offer in-depth talking therapy to adults and young adults who have a variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, unsatisfactory relationships, depressive states. My therapeutic approach can also enhance the lives of people who experience a loss of meaning in their lives, or feel they are alienated from their potentials or those who are seeking a greater sense of fulfilment in life. My academic and clinical training affiliations are with the University College London, the WPF Therapy, and the University of Manchester. I am a member of the Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the NHS.
I offer in-depth talking therapy to adults and young adults who have a variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, unsatisfactory relationships, depressive states. My therapeutic approach can also enhance the lives of people who experience a loss of meaning in their lives, or feel they are alienated from their potentials or those who are seeking a greater sense of fulfilment in life. My academic and clinical training affiliations are with the University College London, the WPF Therapy, and the University of Manchester. I am a member of the Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the NHS.
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Hi Kasia Cole here! I'm a London therapist (over 10 years!) & created the Balance Psychotherapy App. It's for you if: Therapy isn't an option (at the moment). You want to boost your in-between session progress. You're in therapy & crave deeper emotional work. The app is unique! It helps you directly address and balance your emotions - the key to healing! Of course, in-person sessions are always available. Welcome to a world where therapy goes beyond just talking. Here, I combine traditional therapy with powerful techniques like mindfulness and emotional processing to create a journey of healing and transformation.
Hi Kasia Cole here! I'm a London therapist (over 10 years!) & created the Balance Psychotherapy App. It's for you if: Therapy isn't an option (at the moment). You want to boost your in-between session progress. You're in therapy & crave deeper emotional work. The app is unique! It helps you directly address and balance your emotions - the key to healing! Of course, in-person sessions are always available. Welcome to a world where therapy goes beyond just talking. Here, I combine traditional therapy with powerful techniques like mindfulness and emotional processing to create a journey of healing and transformation.
![Photo of Carl Taylor, HCPC - Couns. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d0af208e-43d0-4ff0-b7a0-9c43cdf95550/1/320x400.png)
Your emotional well-being matters. Don't let past experiences or relationship challenges overshadow your present. By identifying and resolving unhelpful coping mechanisms, you can make meaningful changes. Our past shapes our perception of ourselves, the world, and relationships. We may get stuck in difficult memories and emotions we want to forget. Negative thinking and maladaptive coping can impact our daily lives. These experiences significantly influence how we handle stress. But remember, your past doesn't define you. Don't let unwanted memories hold you back. Embrace the opportunity for positive change.
Your emotional well-being matters. Don't let past experiences or relationship challenges overshadow your present. By identifying and resolving unhelpful coping mechanisms, you can make meaningful changes. Our past shapes our perception of ourselves, the world, and relationships. We may get stuck in difficult memories and emotions we want to forget. Negative thinking and maladaptive coping can impact our daily lives. These experiences significantly influence how we handle stress. But remember, your past doesn't define you. Don't let unwanted memories hold you back. Embrace the opportunity for positive change.
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Lisa Crafter Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2A
I have a special interest of helping adults who have unhelpful coping strategies that keep them stuck, such as eating too much or too little; drinking too much; withdrawing into themselves; &/or working harder to activate perfectionist & self-destructive behaviours. Perhaps you're questioning who you are as you struggle with such feelings & question if you'll ever feel better? Perhaps you struggle to find the right words to talk about how you're feeling & shut down if others ask how you are? You don't know where else to turn, struggle on & feel afraid of what may happen if you're not okay. You are exhausted & want things to change.
I have a special interest of helping adults who have unhelpful coping strategies that keep them stuck, such as eating too much or too little; drinking too much; withdrawing into themselves; &/or working harder to activate perfectionist & self-destructive behaviours. Perhaps you're questioning who you are as you struggle with such feelings & question if you'll ever feel better? Perhaps you struggle to find the right words to talk about how you're feeling & shut down if others ask how you are? You don't know where else to turn, struggle on & feel afraid of what may happen if you're not okay. You are exhausted & want things to change.
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Dr Christopher Lloyd
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2A
Practice Website: www.wearejustthinking.co.uk You may have come across my page as you're struggling with low mood, anxiety, or relationship issues. It may be that life has become difficult only recently or that you've realised you have been struggling over the longer term. I am an empathic and approachable psychologist, which advanced clinical and research training. I offer a warm, safe and affirming space where you can make sense of your difficulties and importantly, make positive changes which will enhance your quality of life. Please message me to find out more.
Practice Website: www.wearejustthinking.co.uk You may have come across my page as you're struggling with low mood, anxiety, or relationship issues. It may be that life has become difficult only recently or that you've realised you have been struggling over the longer term. I am an empathic and approachable psychologist, which advanced clinical and research training. I offer a warm, safe and affirming space where you can make sense of your difficulties and importantly, make positive changes which will enhance your quality of life. Please message me to find out more.
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You might be experiencing difficulty in relationships in general or in one relationship in particular, or finding work a challenge, or maybe you are unhappy about the quality or direction of your life. Perhaps you are feeling flat or low, stressed or anxious, or even quite desperate. Exploring and expressing your thoughts and feelings with a professional can help make sense of these difficult experiences, and allow space for solutions and opportunities to arise. I aim to offer you the best support I can for this process, with a respectful, sensitive, honest and empathic approach.
You might be experiencing difficulty in relationships in general or in one relationship in particular, or finding work a challenge, or maybe you are unhappy about the quality or direction of your life. Perhaps you are feeling flat or low, stressed or anxious, or even quite desperate. Exploring and expressing your thoughts and feelings with a professional can help make sense of these difficult experiences, and allow space for solutions and opportunities to arise. I aim to offer you the best support I can for this process, with a respectful, sensitive, honest and empathic approach.
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Tanja van Oudtshoorn
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covent Garden, London WC2B
The therapy I offer is a safe, welcoming, reflective space in which you can feel at ease and can explore all aspects of your life. It’s a harbour from the choppy waters of daily life, a place to be heard and understood without judgement. It’s an opportunity to take stock, to make sense of how you got here, to boost your inner resources, to explore possibilities for the future and to implement positive change. I help to structure the process, to provide clarity about what might be impeding you and offer strategies for clearing the way ahead. In addition to talk therapy I also offer the opportunity to use the arts as part of our work.
The therapy I offer is a safe, welcoming, reflective space in which you can feel at ease and can explore all aspects of your life. It’s a harbour from the choppy waters of daily life, a place to be heard and understood without judgement. It’s an opportunity to take stock, to make sense of how you got here, to boost your inner resources, to explore possibilities for the future and to implement positive change. I help to structure the process, to provide clarity about what might be impeding you and offer strategies for clearing the way ahead. In addition to talk therapy I also offer the opportunity to use the arts as part of our work.
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Dr Ishba Rehman
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covent Garden, London WC2A (Online Only)
Are you struggling with low mood and anxiety? Do you have difficulties with your self-esteem, body image your relationship with food? Have you experienced a traumatic life event? Struggling in your relationships at home and at work? Or are you experiencing an overall lack of happiness and fulfilment in your life which makes you less hopeful for the future? Then you are not alone. Many of us experience these difficulties, at various points in our lives. The good thing is, you are here now, wanting to seek help. To get started, you can request an initial appointment with Dr Ishba Rehman (free of cost) to discuss your needs and goals.
Are you struggling with low mood and anxiety? Do you have difficulties with your self-esteem, body image your relationship with food? Have you experienced a traumatic life event? Struggling in your relationships at home and at work? Or are you experiencing an overall lack of happiness and fulfilment in your life which makes you less hopeful for the future? Then you are not alone. Many of us experience these difficulties, at various points in our lives. The good thing is, you are here now, wanting to seek help. To get started, you can request an initial appointment with Dr Ishba Rehman (free of cost) to discuss your needs and goals.
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Kensington Chelsea Claudine van de Vyver
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2A
I offer non-judgemental, open space to help you understand and move past difficulties in your life. I have a warm, down to earth approach, enabling me to help you build a sense of self and the resilience to grow within yourself . We work together to identify healthier ways of managing your emotions and stress and what is behind them. I specialise in anxiety, childhood trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, self-acceptance, and have a particular passion for working with those enable them to promote personal growth and a more balanced life. I offer a FREE first session, 5 min walk from Lambeth North/Waterloo- South Kensington Tube.
I offer non-judgemental, open space to help you understand and move past difficulties in your life. I have a warm, down to earth approach, enabling me to help you build a sense of self and the resilience to grow within yourself . We work together to identify healthier ways of managing your emotions and stress and what is behind them. I specialise in anxiety, childhood trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, self-acceptance, and have a particular passion for working with those enable them to promote personal growth and a more balanced life. I offer a FREE first session, 5 min walk from Lambeth North/Waterloo- South Kensington Tube.
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Orri is an online and in person Specialist Treatment Service for individuals aged 16 and over who are looking for support with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions (such as depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, etc). We offer a programme package which includes a blend of daily group therapy, mealtime support, individual weekly therapy, dietetic support and occupational therapy support. We take a personalised, stepped approach to treatment so that every person’s programme is appropriate to their individual needs and evolves with them over time.
Orri is an online and in person Specialist Treatment Service for individuals aged 16 and over who are looking for support with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions (such as depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, etc). We offer a programme package which includes a blend of daily group therapy, mealtime support, individual weekly therapy, dietetic support and occupational therapy support. We take a personalised, stepped approach to treatment so that every person’s programme is appropriate to their individual needs and evolves with them over time.
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Your reasons for coming to therapy will be individual, and keeping that sense of individuality will be central to meeting your needs. You may have hopes of freeing yourself from anxiety, depression, phobias, panic, and a variety of addictions and/or you may wish to find greater fulfilment or meaning in your life. You may long to be less lonely. Historic, or more recent, issues of abuse-mental, physical or sexual-may be involved. A sense of inadequacy or of being fraudulent or inauthentic may figure. I am also a psychosexual and relationship therapist with all that implies.
Your reasons for coming to therapy will be individual, and keeping that sense of individuality will be central to meeting your needs. You may have hopes of freeing yourself from anxiety, depression, phobias, panic, and a variety of addictions and/or you may wish to find greater fulfilment or meaning in your life. You may long to be less lonely. Historic, or more recent, issues of abuse-mental, physical or sexual-may be involved. A sense of inadequacy or of being fraudulent or inauthentic may figure. I am also a psychosexual and relationship therapist with all that implies.
![Photo of Michelle Dykstra, MUKCP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/01db4f6d-d911-4a18-897a-7ebe12cda47b/2/320x400.jpeg)
My approach is psychoanalytic, with an emphasis on the meaningful relationship between the patient and the analyst, who curiously engage with the painful problem, symptom, or difficult behaviour. Both client and therapist work together to make valuable improvements to the client’s emotional world, within a stable, consistent setting.
My approach is psychoanalytic, with an emphasis on the meaningful relationship between the patient and the analyst, who curiously engage with the painful problem, symptom, or difficult behaviour. Both client and therapist work together to make valuable improvements to the client’s emotional world, within a stable, consistent setting.
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Dr Tiffany Leung
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2H (Online Only)
Do you often feel anxious, struggle with depression, or question your identity? Are you looking to change behaviors that are negatively impacting your life? A tailored therapy journey with a UK Chartered Psychologist can help you address these challenges. I have received trainings in a range of therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, and more. After understanding the challenges you’re facing and the changes you’re aspiring to, I will use my experiences to help you decide on which style will support you the most.
Do you often feel anxious, struggle with depression, or question your identity? Are you looking to change behaviors that are negatively impacting your life? A tailored therapy journey with a UK Chartered Psychologist can help you address these challenges. I have received trainings in a range of therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, and more. After understanding the challenges you’re facing and the changes you’re aspiring to, I will use my experiences to help you decide on which style will support you the most.
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Tibor Poor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Covent Garden, London WC2A
Waitlist for new clients
It is likely that you are reading these lines because you are looking for support in getting through a crisis or you wish to explore some long-standing issues with a kind and caring professional. Perhaps you're struggling with problems in your relationship, professional life or trying to overcome destructive habits. You might be feeling stuck and need help to make sense of what's going on.
It is likely that you are reading these lines because you are looking for support in getting through a crisis or you wish to explore some long-standing issues with a kind and caring professional. Perhaps you're struggling with problems in your relationship, professional life or trying to overcome destructive habits. You might be feeling stuck and need help to make sense of what's going on.
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Anna Pinto
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Covent Garden, London WC2B (Online Only)
I am a clinical psychologist with many years of work experience in the NHS and in private practice supporting adults from different backgrounds who struggle with a range of mental health difficulties. Examples include anxiety, low mood, difficulties in relationships, stress related to work, and adjustment to major life events. I work in an integrative way drawing on different evidence based therapies whilst ensuring that you are supported to utilise your own strengths and resources.
I am a clinical psychologist with many years of work experience in the NHS and in private practice supporting adults from different backgrounds who struggle with a range of mental health difficulties. Examples include anxiety, low mood, difficulties in relationships, stress related to work, and adjustment to major life events. I work in an integrative way drawing on different evidence based therapies whilst ensuring that you are supported to utilise your own strengths and resources.
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“Just because no one else can heal you or do your inner work for you, doesn’t mean you should do it alone”. Everyone has unique experiences that fluctuate with ups and downs. It can be difficult to expose ourselves to others and ask for help. The core of therapy is to create a safe environment to collaboratively explore your story and make sense of how you can move past the challenges getting in your way. Hi, I am Kora and I am a CBT therapist. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your difficulties.
“Just because no one else can heal you or do your inner work for you, doesn’t mean you should do it alone”. Everyone has unique experiences that fluctuate with ups and downs. It can be difficult to expose ourselves to others and ask for help. The core of therapy is to create a safe environment to collaboratively explore your story and make sense of how you can move past the challenges getting in your way. Hi, I am Kora and I am a CBT therapist. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your difficulties.
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Number of Counsellors in Covent Garden, London
200+
Average cost per session
£85
Counsellors in Covent Garden, London who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
85% | Self Esteem |
85% | Stress |
84% | Relationship Issues |
68% | Bereavement |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
73% | Aviva |
59% | AXA PPP |
59% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in Covent Garden, London see their clients
77% | In Person and Online | |
23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
70% | Female | |
28% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |