Counselling in Earls Court, London

25yrs+ Private Practice in Bodywork, Talking Therapies, Relational and Behaviour Change experience inform my Integrative Counselling approach. This means relationships and how we relate to ourselves and others, is key to understanding how we experience life and our mental wellbeing. I have lived, worked and travelled extensively, working with a wide variety of people from all walks of life, presenting with varied mental health states including: stress, anxiety, depression, questions of identity, health concerns, life transitions: pregnancy, parenthood, relationship beginnings/endings, work, menopause, mid-life crisis, ageing, death.

My commitment is to provide a confidential, non-judgmental and empathetic environment. In my practice, I employ trauma therapy approaches to enhance the healing process. For the best possible outcome, I integrate different approaches. Amongst others, I have been specifically trained in The Existential Approach, CBT, EMDR, ImTT and CRM.

Welcome to my profile page My name is Isobel and I am a qualified Integrative Therapist and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP). I offer a comfortable, safe and non-judgmental environment in which to explore your emotions and issues in confidence and take an holistic approach to counselling. I believe every individual is unique and tailor my approach specifically to you and your needs. In our work together, I will draw upon the disciplines of all the psychological modalities together with working with the physical, cultural & spiritual 'you' in order to enable your move to wellbeing.

I am a Senior Chartered Clinical Psychologist with experience working in the NHS and the Health Service Executive for almost 15 years. I have completed my training at the Institute of Education, University of London and the National University Ireland, Galway and feels very privileged to have trained in centres of excellence where I have gained a wealth of experience. As an experienced clinician working across the lifespan in various settings with individuals experiencing a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, I provide an integrative approach to my work, including working with adolescents and adults.

I hold huge love and commitment in working alongside people to empower them in looking at events in their lives which may have been overwhelming or distressing and can happen to anyone at any time. Sometimes life can leave us feeling stuck, not knowing where to turn. Distressing events can fill us with fear in taking the next step. Feeling confused and overwhelmed can unexpectedly stop us in our tracks. Whatever your challenge, my approach is to offer an honest, trusting relationship within which to accompany you through your difficulties to regain your confidence in finding your way to a better place in life.

Most of us go to school and get taught how to read and write and add up. We may learn how to play a few sports, pass exams and either get a job or get into university. But no one teaches us how to be in relationship. We have to learn that ourselves, and we do it, as children, by watching our parents or TV shows. Very often, our parents aren't that good at it, and characters in TV shows are there to make an interesting story, not a successful relationship. Is it any wonder that when we do find ourselves in relationship (which in reality is the most complicated thing any of us will ever attempt), things get difficult?

Life can get really difficult sometimes – we may know why we’re finding things hard, but we may not and that's OK too. Through therapy we can explore what’s happening for you and find the way through together. We can look at what’s on your mind and what it’s like being you as well as the role your past might have played. We can go at your pace and you’ll decide what you want from coming to see me. I work sensitively and respectfully with all ethnicities, cultures and sexualities. I offer both long term support to clients wishing to explore their feelings in depth and short-term work if you’re wanting to address a specific problem.

I am a Counselling Psychologist offering therapy to individuals from a diverse range of cultural and religious backgrounds. I am guided by the principle that the therapeutic relationship and connection between client and therapist is the most important ingredient for successful therapeutic work. I aim to facilitate a real and honest engagement with my clients by offering a non-judgemental and safe therapeutic space. I have experience supporting individuals with a range of difficulties including existential questions, low mood, anxiety, stress, relationship and sexual difficulties.

I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience in a range of NHS services. I work integratively offering evidence-based therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy. I work collaboratively to help you identify what is keeping you stuck and set goals for changes that are important for you. You have the answers and I believe in being alongside you on the journey of exploring, understanding yourself and providing a space for you to grow and heal, opening up new possibilities for the future.

Feeling stuck, stressed or unhappy? Troubled by life challenges? Is your relationship facing difficulties? Even the strongest among us can feel lost or overwhelmed at times. As a Psychologist, I offer expert therapy services tailored to your specific needs helping you gain insight into current challenges and manage whatever life throws at you. I am a Chartered Psychologist HCPC and BPS registered with more 10 years of experience in the NHS, third sector and private practice.

A warm welcome, if you're looking here then it might mean you're ready to start talking to someone about the difficulties you're experiencing. This is a big first step, and it can be a daunting to know who to speak to. I have over ten years experience working in NHS mental health services - I don't believe that people fit into neat diagnoses but that we all sit on a spectrum somewhere between good mental health to distress and this changes depending on what stress is placed on us. I am interested in how you have got to this point and focus on what we can do together to help you move forward and make powerful positive change.

I aim to create an empathic and containing therapeutic space in which you feel safe to explore the difficulties that may be troubling you, be that feelings of sadness, fear, depression, anxiety, difficulties in key relationships, or struggling to cope after a traumatic event. In therapy, we will work together to develop an understanding of what happened in your life that may have triggered these difficulties, and what may be maintaining these difficulties now.

If you are struggling with loneliness, anxiety and depression, or grappling to balance your own needs with those of others, in relationships, work or family, I can support you to regulate your emotions and manage your behaviours. If you are lacking in confidence and self-worth, I can work with you to build self-awareness and respect. If you are suffering the loss of a loved one, a job, a home, a marriage, I can support you through your sadness and confusion. If you are feeling at risk of abuse or self-harm, I can work with your trauma to help you find clarity and direction. I offer therapy to adults and couples of all ages.

I am an MBACP registered psychotherapist. I work with clients of all ages, but have a particular interest in working with children and young people. I have a longstanding interest in how our early relationships affect our development. I offer counselling (including play therapy where appropriate) and parenting support. I work as an integrative therapist. This means I blend elements from different approaches and I tailor this according to each of my client’s needs. This can include exploring how buried thoughts, feelings and experiences shape our current relationships.

I see clients ranging in age from teenagers to the elderly, who present a wide span of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, and family crises. I have experience in working with people who are recovering from addictions and from issues arising from past traumatic events including physical and sexual abuse, illness and bereavement. For many years I have worked at a community-based counselling service where I have engaged with a broad spectrum of clients, living in both rural and urban environments as well as with clients that have peripatetic or military lifestyles.

Perhaps you have been feeling anxious, worried, stressed. Maybe 'depression' is a word that seems to fit. Or maybe you have been feeling confused, let down, and just seek more clarity and more support about who you are, what you want, and how you can get there. I work with both men and women.

I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer telephone and webcam appointments. Please contact me if you would like to arrange a confidential meeting to see if my approach might be right for you. You might have a specific problem such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or something very specific that you want to talk about or you might not know exactly what is wrong but would like to take some time to understand yourself better. You don’t have to be a weird person with an unusual problem to have counselling or psychotherapy

I have over ten years experience of working with children, adults and families, aiming to help people explore challenging situations or relationships, toward understanding how particular difficulties have risen and help you work through this time. I specialise in complex mental health and support individuals and families who have been affected. I have seven years experience working with children and teenagers who have Learning Disabilities and issues relating to school. I also see clients for various other struggles and work collaboratively to explore what is behind their anxiety, depression and to build self-esteem.

Many of my clients come to me because they face: Relationship, sex and family issues, anxieties and breakdown - Work and professional stress, anxiety and crisis - Alcoholism, drug dependency, sexual, relational and other addiction problems - Weight loss, smoking cessation and other life-goal issues - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other food dependency issues - LGBT, minority and other discrimination issues - Self-confidence, self-esteem and anxiety-related issues.