Trauma and PTSD Counselling in East London, London
Dede-Kossi Osakonor
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
East London, London E17
Waitlist for new clients
I am experienced in working with: long-term/life-long health conditions including persistent pain, adjusting to life-changing experiences, trauma and complex PTSD, grief and bereavement and anxiety in general.
I am a fully qualified counselling psychologist with more than 12 years experience of working within the NHS and in charities. I work in an integrative way to help you to find your own 'lightbulb' moment. Offering a humanistic psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural integrated approach helps me to tailor therapy to ensure that the psychological therapy I offer meets your needs. I also offer EMDR for trauma-focussed work; I have been fully EMDR-trained since 2017. I can also help you to explore what will be meaningful to you in therapy.
I am experienced in working with: long-term/life-long health conditions including persistent pain, adjusting to life-changing experiences, trauma and complex PTSD, grief and bereavement and anxiety in general.
I am a fully qualified counselling psychologist with more than 12 years experience of working within the NHS and in charities. I work in an integrative way to help you to find your own 'lightbulb' moment. Offering a humanistic psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural integrated approach helps me to tailor therapy to ensure that the psychological therapy I offer meets your needs. I also offer EMDR for trauma-focussed work; I have been fully EMDR-trained since 2017. I can also help you to explore what will be meaningful to you in therapy.
Dr Elena Alexandrou
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
East London, London E9 (Online Only)
I specialise in offering EMDR to clients with trauma/ PTSD, early life relationship disruptions, trauma related to pregnancy and birth, bereavement/loss and workplace stress.
I am a HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant/Clinical Supervisor. I work with people aged 16+ with a range of psychological difficulties. Are you finding it difficult to cope right now? In tricky romantic, peer or family relationships? Perhaps you have been struggling for a while with anxiety, low mood or you have been blindsided by a traumatic/adverse event in your life? Perhaps something difficult has happened in your journey to becoming a parent or at work that you are struggling to overcome? If any of these apply to you, psychological therapy with me could make a real difference!
I specialise in offering EMDR to clients with trauma/ PTSD, early life relationship disruptions, trauma related to pregnancy and birth, bereavement/loss and workplace stress.
I am a HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant/Clinical Supervisor. I work with people aged 16+ with a range of psychological difficulties. Are you finding it difficult to cope right now? In tricky romantic, peer or family relationships? Perhaps you have been struggling for a while with anxiety, low mood or you have been blindsided by a traumatic/adverse event in your life? Perhaps something difficult has happened in your journey to becoming a parent or at work that you are struggling to overcome? If any of these apply to you, psychological therapy with me could make a real difference!
Dr Eleanor Johnston
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
East London, London E1 (Online Only)
I have chosen to specialize in the following: Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Phobias, PTSD, and Trauma (historic childhood sexual / physical / emotional abuse & adult domestic abuse).
I am a Chartered Psychologist (DClinPsy) with over 18 years of experience. Within my now exclusively online practice, I offer an approach that is warm, flexible and non-judgemental with an emphasis on collaboration. I adhere to strict ethical standards regarding therapy including those held by the BPS, the HCPC, and the french equivalent. My goal, in our work together, is for us to work together to identify your goals (where you are now, where you want to be?) and work together towards change that is meaningful for you.
I have chosen to specialize in the following: Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Phobias, PTSD, and Trauma (historic childhood sexual / physical / emotional abuse & adult domestic abuse).
I am a Chartered Psychologist (DClinPsy) with over 18 years of experience. Within my now exclusively online practice, I offer an approach that is warm, flexible and non-judgemental with an emphasis on collaboration. I adhere to strict ethical standards regarding therapy including those held by the BPS, the HCPC, and the french equivalent. My goal, in our work together, is for us to work together to identify your goals (where you are now, where you want to be?) and work together towards change that is meaningful for you.
Tanya Oosthuyzen
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
East London, London E14 (Online Only)
Although I work with all forms of psychological distress and clinical disorders I hold a special interest & expertise in anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma & complex PTSD, sexual health, life-transitions & bereavement.
Are you maybe having difficulties with anxiety or depression; feeling overwhelmed; lacking in motivation; experiencing relationship difficulties; having intrusive or ruminating thoughts; struggling to make decisions; looking to explore greater personal growth & insight or feel you are not quite reaching your full potential? - perhaps I can help. I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice providing psychotherapy within a safe, containing space - allowing you the opportunity to openly explore a range of thoughts, behaviours & emotions, with someone trained to help understand & make sense of them.
Although I work with all forms of psychological distress and clinical disorders I hold a special interest & expertise in anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma & complex PTSD, sexual health, life-transitions & bereavement.
Are you maybe having difficulties with anxiety or depression; feeling overwhelmed; lacking in motivation; experiencing relationship difficulties; having intrusive or ruminating thoughts; struggling to make decisions; looking to explore greater personal growth & insight or feel you are not quite reaching your full potential? - perhaps I can help. I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice providing psychotherapy within a safe, containing space - allowing you the opportunity to openly explore a range of thoughts, behaviours & emotions, with someone trained to help understand & make sense of them.
Chandni Sidhpura
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
East London, London E14 (Online Only)
Chandni uses evidence-based psychological interventions that have been trialed and researched within healthcare, proven to have effective outcomes and facilitate change. She is passionate about improving access to psychological support and working with hard to populations, ethnic minority groups, diversity and difference. Chandni specialises in the treament of all anxiety and depressive disorders but also has advanced training and experience in treating the niche areas of: Perinatal Mental Health (prenatal & postnatal wellbeing), Birth Trauma, PTSD and Trauma, Past abuse, sexual assualt / sexual violence and rape
Chandni uses evidence-based psychological interventions that have been trialed and researched within healthcare, proven to have effective outcomes and facilitate change. She is passionate about improving access to psychological support and working with hard to populations, ethnic minority groups, diversity and difference. Chandni specialises in the treament of all anxiety and depressive disorders but also has advanced training and experience in treating the niche areas of: Perinatal Mental Health (prenatal & postnatal wellbeing), Birth Trauma, PTSD and Trauma, Past abuse, sexual assualt / sexual violence and rape
I have worked in mental health within the NHS for over 10 years, working with a range of difficulties including; trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis.
There may be many reasons why you are finding life more difficult at the moment. This could be longstanding problems or perhaps something you've noticed more recently. You may want to understand why this is happening to you and what has contributed to this in order to be able to make differences in how you feel or the things that you may be doing or not doing. Each person is unique and whatever may be going on, I can support you in understanding the root of these difficulties and then help to make life long changes in order for you to make the most out of your life moving forward.
I have worked in mental health within the NHS for over 10 years, working with a range of difficulties including; trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis.
There may be many reasons why you are finding life more difficult at the moment. This could be longstanding problems or perhaps something you've noticed more recently. You may want to understand why this is happening to you and what has contributed to this in order to be able to make differences in how you feel or the things that you may be doing or not doing. Each person is unique and whatever may be going on, I can support you in understanding the root of these difficulties and then help to make life long changes in order for you to make the most out of your life moving forward.
Welcome! My name is Marreyah and I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with experience experience within primary care and secondary care NHS mental health services. I have over 10 years experience working within mental health services within the NHS and privately. I have been specifically trained to support people who experience a range of mental health problems including depression, generalised anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Body Dysmorphia and personality disorder traits. I have a special interest in working with young adults, perinatal parents and those who have experienced trauma.
Welcome! My name is Marreyah and I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with experience experience within primary care and secondary care NHS mental health services. I have over 10 years experience working within mental health services within the NHS and privately. I have been specifically trained to support people who experience a range of mental health problems including depression, generalised anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Body Dysmorphia and personality disorder traits. I have a special interest in working with young adults, perinatal parents and those who have experienced trauma.
I am also a Trauma Therapist with a focus on our relationship and supporting you to achieve stabilisation, safety and integration after any experience that has resulted in post-traumatic stress.
It can be hard to acknowledge that you are not feeling okay, and even harder pretending that you are. If you’re struggling to cope with something, or you feel lost, or stuck, if you’re unhappy in your relationship/marriage, or you feel numb or detached after experiencing something traumatic; I may be able to help. If you can find a quiet and private space, we can meet once a week in a secure virtual space where you are free to reflect and gently explore whatever you are experiencing. We can work together for an agreed period of time or we could leave it open-ended to explore at greater depth. You can decide what feels right for you!
I am also a Trauma Therapist with a focus on our relationship and supporting you to achieve stabilisation, safety and integration after any experience that has resulted in post-traumatic stress.
It can be hard to acknowledge that you are not feeling okay, and even harder pretending that you are. If you’re struggling to cope with something, or you feel lost, or stuck, if you’re unhappy in your relationship/marriage, or you feel numb or detached after experiencing something traumatic; I may be able to help. If you can find a quiet and private space, we can meet once a week in a secure virtual space where you are free to reflect and gently explore whatever you are experiencing. We can work together for an agreed period of time or we could leave it open-ended to explore at greater depth. You can decide what feels right for you!
Hello my name is Josephine. I offer Relational - Traumatophilic - Psychotherapy online - I work with people facing a wide range of issues including but not limited to: anxiety, low mood & depression, disordered eating, OCD presentations, bereavement, loss, suicidality, identity-related issues (sexual, gender, race), relationship difficulties, shame, anger, childhood and other trauma (including relational/attachment trauma, C- PTSD, transgenerational trauma, sexual abuse, neglect, homelessness, torture/war/loss of home, loss of status/family, major life transitions, move from one country to another/culture to another)
Hello my name is Josephine. I offer Relational - Traumatophilic - Psychotherapy online - I work with people facing a wide range of issues including but not limited to: anxiety, low mood & depression, disordered eating, OCD presentations, bereavement, loss, suicidality, identity-related issues (sexual, gender, race), relationship difficulties, shame, anger, childhood and other trauma (including relational/attachment trauma, C- PTSD, transgenerational trauma, sexual abuse, neglect, homelessness, torture/war/loss of home, loss of status/family, major life transitions, move from one country to another/culture to another)
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, Trauma Therapist and Specialist Infertility Counsellor, specialising in working with women. I have over 15 years experience of working in the field of mental health. I work with women who have experienced trauma (in all forms), PTSD and other distressing life events. I also work with women who are struggling with infertility, baby loss and involuntary childlessness.
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, Trauma Therapist and Specialist Infertility Counsellor, specialising in working with women. I have over 15 years experience of working in the field of mental health. I work with women who have experienced trauma (in all forms), PTSD and other distressing life events. I also work with women who are struggling with infertility, baby loss and involuntary childlessness.
I specialise in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and reprocessing) for trauma and PTSD.
I am experienced in working with a diverse range of people with a variety of concerns, all seeking to change something in their life. I work with a broad range of issues such as: Anxiety and depression, traumatic experiences, relationship issues grief and bereavement, sexuality and gender identity.
I specialise in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and reprocessing) for trauma and PTSD.
I am experienced in working with a diverse range of people with a variety of concerns, all seeking to change something in their life. I work with a broad range of issues such as: Anxiety and depression, traumatic experiences, relationship issues grief and bereavement, sexuality and gender identity.
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CBT is the treatment of choice for anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, PTSD and a vast range of other issues.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with full accreditation from the BABCP and a qualified Psychosexual Psychotherapist and a qualified EMDR therapist. I have extensive experience working with various problems in terms of complexity and severity. I am respectful, warm, open and flexible. I like therapy to be collaborative, creative and evolving. I love to help people find ways to improve their experience and quality of life.
CBT is the treatment of choice for anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, PTSD and a vast range of other issues.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with full accreditation from the BABCP and a qualified Psychosexual Psychotherapist and a qualified EMDR therapist. I have extensive experience working with various problems in terms of complexity and severity. I am respectful, warm, open and flexible. I like therapy to be collaborative, creative and evolving. I love to help people find ways to improve their experience and quality of life.
Other than CBT, I also offer EMDR for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD) and complex trauma, IPT for depression.
I am a CBT Therapist with over 15 years experience of working in mental health services within NHS. I have been currently working as a senior therapist within an NHS service which involves providing supervision to other clinicians and providing specialist assessment and treatment to individuals experiencing depression and anxiety disorders including PTSD, OCD & Long term health conditions. Although my primary modality of training is CBT, I am also trained in EMDR, IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy). I work with individual aged over 16.
Other than CBT, I also offer EMDR for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD) and complex trauma, IPT for depression.
I am a CBT Therapist with over 15 years experience of working in mental health services within NHS. I have been currently working as a senior therapist within an NHS service which involves providing supervision to other clinicians and providing specialist assessment and treatment to individuals experiencing depression and anxiety disorders including PTSD, OCD & Long term health conditions. Although my primary modality of training is CBT, I am also trained in EMDR, IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy). I work with individual aged over 16.
Fiona Fitzpatrick
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
East London, London E1 (Online Only)
EMDR can assist with PTSD and phobias.
My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick and I am a registered Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I am passionate about how the creative process can heal and change a person, helping to understand ourselves and our circumstances & behaviour and with this awareness find acceptance and heal from suffering. You do not have to have any experience of art or any art skills to benefit from this therapy. I have 6 years experience of working with adopted children, children in school with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues and adults in the community as 1:1 therapy and group work
EMDR can assist with PTSD and phobias.
My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick and I am a registered Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I am passionate about how the creative process can heal and change a person, helping to understand ourselves and our circumstances & behaviour and with this awareness find acceptance and heal from suffering. You do not have to have any experience of art or any art skills to benefit from this therapy. I have 6 years experience of working with adopted children, children in school with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues and adults in the community as 1:1 therapy and group work
I have profound experiences of working with various problems including anxiety, depression, PTSD.
Life can be challenging. Maybe you are going through a significant life event. Maybe something painful happened to you in the past. Or maybe you are feeling somehow stuck and want some changes in your life. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment to talk about things that you might find difficult to share with your partner, friends, and your family. I believe that connecting with a therapist through talking is empowering, and it will support you to go through things are you facing now. I believe that everyone is resilient, my fundamental role is to assist you in drawing the ability in yourself.
I have profound experiences of working with various problems including anxiety, depression, PTSD.
Life can be challenging. Maybe you are going through a significant life event. Maybe something painful happened to you in the past. Or maybe you are feeling somehow stuck and want some changes in your life. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment to talk about things that you might find difficult to share with your partner, friends, and your family. I believe that connecting with a therapist through talking is empowering, and it will support you to go through things are you facing now. I believe that everyone is resilient, my fundamental role is to assist you in drawing the ability in yourself.
Dr Oona McEwan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
East London, London E10 (Online Only)
Whether you are having momentary difficulties or are facing long-standing challenges, starting therapy can feel daunting. My approach focuses on creating a safe and supportive space to explore a range of difficulties including low mood and depression, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, as well as challenges within relationships. Other interests/specialities include racial and intergenerational trauma, difficulties associated with becoming and being a parent (including the perinatal period), as well as work-related challenges. ADHD assessment including differential diagnosis are available.
Whether you are having momentary difficulties or are facing long-standing challenges, starting therapy can feel daunting. My approach focuses on creating a safe and supportive space to explore a range of difficulties including low mood and depression, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, as well as challenges within relationships. Other interests/specialities include racial and intergenerational trauma, difficulties associated with becoming and being a parent (including the perinatal period), as well as work-related challenges. ADHD assessment including differential diagnosis are available.
I’m Leah, an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist offering in person appointments for therapy and supervision in Guildford, London Bridge and by video. I work with adults with post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) and difficulties where traumatic experiences have contributed to anxiety and depression such as such as social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, health anxiety, emetophobia (vomit phobia), specific phobias, agoraphobia, generalised anxiety disorder. My approach to therapy as personalised, creative and attentive.
I’m Leah, an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist offering in person appointments for therapy and supervision in Guildford, London Bridge and by video. I work with adults with post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) and difficulties where traumatic experiences have contributed to anxiety and depression such as such as social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, health anxiety, emetophobia (vomit phobia), specific phobias, agoraphobia, generalised anxiety disorder. My approach to therapy as personalised, creative and attentive.
Dr Jose Lopez
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
East London, London E1 (Online Only)
I offer therapy following evidence-based approaches and techniques for individual and couple difficulties, including complex trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, addictive/compulsive behaviours, low mood and anything that drains your life.
You may be struggling with a clearly defined issue or general 'stuckness in life'. Maybe you need to understand what it is. You may have experienced it for long or a new difficulty intruding in your life. Possibly something you are keeping from others or maybe someone has suggested you seek help for it. It may affect only you or your relationship with loved ones. Maybe you are seeking help with a couple issue you've tried to work on with your partner. You may feel hopeless, having tried everything to solve it. In any case, therapy can be used to make sense of the situation and think of a strategy to move forward towards your goals.
I offer therapy following evidence-based approaches and techniques for individual and couple difficulties, including complex trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, addictive/compulsive behaviours, low mood and anything that drains your life.
You may be struggling with a clearly defined issue or general 'stuckness in life'. Maybe you need to understand what it is. You may have experienced it for long or a new difficulty intruding in your life. Possibly something you are keeping from others or maybe someone has suggested you seek help for it. It may affect only you or your relationship with loved ones. Maybe you are seeking help with a couple issue you've tried to work on with your partner. You may feel hopeless, having tried everything to solve it. In any case, therapy can be used to make sense of the situation and think of a strategy to move forward towards your goals.
I am experienced in working with people who are experiencing a range of things including Depression, Anxiety Disorders (OCD, panic, GAD, etc), PTSD and Trauma, Relationships, are some of the many.
A warm welcome to you. My aim is to provide you with an opportunity to explore what is happening for you and how you would like things to be different. I would like you to have a space in which you can feel safe, allowing you to develop an understanding of yourself and the steps you need to make so you can live the life you want to. I aim to help you to simplify complex situations so that they make sense to you. This can offer clarity so that I can support you to take practical steps to make changes. I have a strong interest in the biopsychosocial approach, considering a variety of factors which lead to you being who you are.
I am experienced in working with people who are experiencing a range of things including Depression, Anxiety Disorders (OCD, panic, GAD, etc), PTSD and Trauma, Relationships, are some of the many.
A warm welcome to you. My aim is to provide you with an opportunity to explore what is happening for you and how you would like things to be different. I would like you to have a space in which you can feel safe, allowing you to develop an understanding of yourself and the steps you need to make so you can live the life you want to. I aim to help you to simplify complex situations so that they make sense to you. This can offer clarity so that I can support you to take practical steps to make changes. I have a strong interest in the biopsychosocial approach, considering a variety of factors which lead to you being who you are.
Sarah Marzillier
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
East London, London E1 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/ PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/ PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.