Counselling in Crouch End, London

I am passionate about empowering clients to develop or strengthen their own sense of agency in the world, so that they feel in control. In order to do this, I work collaboratively with clients rather than acting as an expert. I walk alongside my clients in their therapeutic journey, rather than taking the lead and instructing which can at times feel disempowering. Whilst I use my knowledge and expertise to help clients consider new ways of viewing the world and offer guidance on ways they may consider changing their behaviours to better suit their needs, I do not act as an "expert" as I believe each person knows themselves best.

As a therapist, I believe our personal experiences have a profound impact on how we perceive and interact with the world around us. We receive messages on how we should live our lives, and we learn to accommodate those messages in hopes to "fit in" with society. As an Asian gay man and being sent to boarding school, I understand the challenges of living authentically while also trying to honour the norms, values, and expectations of the community you come from.

I have counselled individuals and couples for over forty years, offering a wealth of experience - helping with relationships, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and other emotional difficulties. I qualified in 1980 and worked with individuals and families initially as a social worker, and from 1990 as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have extensive experience, also specialising in carers and disability.

Do you need somebody to help you understand and manage the challenges in your life in confidence? My approach is existential, which does not judge emotional suffering but looks instead at how you uniquely experience the world. I will help you explore your lived experience in terms of your relationships; your emotional well-being; and your values, choices and sense of purpose. You may come at a time of distress with a particular difficulty, or you may have reached a stage when you want to deepen your understanding of yourself. I offer a safe and supportive space where you can begin to make sense of whatever is troubling you.

I believe a good personal connection is of vital importance, and hence offer our initial session for free. With so many years in the field I'll almost certainly have experience with whatever you bring, and I'll listen fully and without judgement. Clients often say it's a huge relief to finally share, as the root of so much pain lies in an awful sense of isolation and shame, a feeling of 'What's wrong with me?' We find ourselves nursing a raw wound yet dread being seen as needy or vulnerable. It’s hard reaching out for help, but we consult professionals in all other areas so why not here where it actually matters the most.

People face many issues which can start to affect everyday life. These may be relationship issues at work or in your personal life bringing feelings of sadness, anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings or depression. Perhaps you are struggling to find a sense of self, identity or meaning and happiness in life. This can feel overwhelming and become hard to get on top of. Psychotherapy offers the space to gain a better understanding of what may be causing these problems, empowering you to start disentangling old patterns and ways of thinking. Working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing.

In life, we all encounter moments of uncertainty, challenges, and emotions that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. If you've found yourself here, it's likely you're seeking support and guidance through such times, and I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to you. Whether you're struggling with bereavement, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, neurodiversity, exploring difference or simply seeking greater self-awareness and personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you with unwavering support and guidance.

Getting the right help at the right time can change your life. I offer evidence-based therapy & coaching, drawing on the latest research into what works. Whatever issues you’re facing, my aim is to help relieve your distress as quickly as possible. I do that by drawing on approaches backed by decades of research. I am a previous Chair of The Bowlby Centre (leading body in the UK for attachment-based therapy) and the co-Director of The London Centre for Applied Psychology (providing training to other mental health professional and consulting to business about wellbeing in the workplace). I am also an ILM-accredited Coach.

I offer a 15-minute complimentary phone call to establish your reasons for coming to therapy. I like to work with your therapeutic goal in mind and every 4-6 weeks we will have a review to ensure that therapy is fulfilling the therapeutic goal. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with a therapist can help you in making sense of challenging experiences and support you in personal growth and self-awareness. I like to work with Intergenerational patterns in mind and I am interested in the messages we receive from the body looking at somatic exercises and breath work supporting you in releasing tension, stress and anxiety.

I see individual and couple clients with a wide range of issues. They include problems within relationships, parenting issues, bereavement, stress at work, low self-confidence and more. Often a client might feel a loss of hope and meaning in their life; they might have problems regulating their moods or coming to terms with aspects of themselves and decisions they have made. By coming into therapy, they seek to build a trusting relationship in which they open up, explore, let go of difficult emotions and complex thinking and beliefs.

In the face of mental distress our response may be to seek safety in ways that are familiar to us. Those familiar ways might work for a while, but sometimes they no longer serve us well and lead to deeper distress. I am a warm, empathic BACP Accredited counsellor, skilled and experienced in helping my clients work through difficult, sometimes painful, feelings. The qualities of caring and respect underpin the way I work. Whatever you are facing, I work with the person present with me to create a healing relationship that can help you live the best life you can.

Hello, I am Juliette, an integrative counsellor working with adults. Attending therapy can be supportive for many reasons. Maybe you have reached a stage where you feel it might be helpful to discuss a difficulty you are facing or to explore your sense of well-being.  Perhaps you experience feelings of anxiety or overwhelm, persistent low mood or difficulties in your relationships. Maybe you have questions about your sense of identity or purpose, or you are struggling with feelings of loneliness, grief & loss, trauma, or other distressing life events.

As a therapist I aim to provide a safe none judgemental therapeutic space for individuals, couples or families to reflect on the challenges that they maybe experiencing in their relationships which could be impacting on their emotional well being. Nathalie is aware that often people come to her for help when in crisis and the communication with those we are connected to has become too toxic. Nathalie notes that difficulties in speaking openly with those we are connected to is a common theme within families. Nathalie also has successfully used a relational attachment approach to work with individuals, both adults and young people.

I offer counselling to people who are in some sort of transition in their lives. Often people come to me when they're feeling stuck, isolated or low. I often work with people in their twenties, thirties and forties who are facing some sort of mid-life transition. You might be weighing up what is important to you, and how to take the next steps in your life. I work with people who are often from marginalised groups, for example, LGBTQ+ people and/or people from Black and ethnic minorities. You might want to find out a way to live your life that feels authentic and unblock energy to achieve your goals.

I have an MPsychpsych (6-year postgraduate training) and I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), for work with children and young people up to the age of 25, as well as parents, carers and professionals. I have 20 years of experience working with children and families, including clinical and leadership positions within the NHS and in many mainstream and specialist schools. Most recently, running a specialist CAMHS service within the NHS in West London and as a Visiting Lecturer on Postgraduate mental health courses at the Tavistock & Portman.

If you're reading this it’s possible you are finding things difficult to cope with and would like to make more sense of the challenges you're facing. I know that trying to live with anxiety, depression, trauma, or complex relationships can feel overwhelming and it’s difficult to know how to keep going and where to start with getting help and support. I work a lot with clients who have had difficult past experiences which mean they struggle to trust and relate to others. By speaking to a professional who is experienced in helping people overcome these problems, you are giving yourself the best chance of making the changes you need.

I specialise in working with relationships, helping you as a couple to communicate your needs better to each other, have a greater emotional and sexual connection, and helping you to navigate through life's challenges that can impact the quality of your relationship and ultimately your happiness. I also work with individuals who may want to have therapy in the context of their relationship. These are the areas that I can help you with: infidelity, fertility issues, mental health issues, polyamory, sexual intimacy, emotional intimacy, improving your communication skills and exploring if this relationship is right for you.

I am a compassionate and open-minded counselor who will always accept you for who you are, and provide you with a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space. During our sessions together, we will find ways to explore any problems which may be affecting your life. We will work together to gain a deeper understanding of any challenging negative patterns which you may be experiencing. I will also support you by helping you to think about yourself, so that you can make sense of your feelings and understand yourself better.

I am a licensed, HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience as a mental health professional and researcher in the UK and Greece. I have experience working with adults, children and adolescents as well as families in treatment centers, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities as well as private practices. As a psychologist I use an Eclectic / Integrative approach, which means I adapt my approach, treatment and techniques to each individual’s difficulties, needs and what they want from therapy. I don’t believe that “one size fits all”, so I adapt my approach to each individual.