Counselling in Hackney, London

Are you feeling anxious for no apparent reason? When anxiety strikes with no clear reason it can feel like you are stuck in a vicious cycle. I know exactly what you’re feeling: the pounding chest, the shortness of breath, the feelings that the walls are closing in and you need out NOW. Attacks can be terrifying, and I would like to support you to stop your suffering. Holistic practices can reduce anxiety tremendously, and I look forward to teaching you tools to take your life back. The tools that I will provide you with are tools that I have been perfecting over my career helping people just like you.

With a rich blend of academic excellence and hands-on experience, I am passionate about helping adults, children, young people, and families achieve mental well-being. With Professional Training in Psychology (HCPC reg) and an MSc in Children and Young People's Mental Health, I bring a deep understanding and innovative approach to psychological and mental health care. Certified in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children and Young People, Narrative Therapy (Levels 1 & 2), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy, I tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs.

I am an experienced relationship/ life coach, and counsellor (4th yr trainee DCPsych) A combination of therapy and coaching complement each other in psychological intervention. Psychological freeze can stagnate life and progress but with therapy and coaching, one is able to transcend and find meaning for a purposeful life. I will support and challenge you through your journey in a non-judgemental, open, and confidential alliance. I will provide a safe space where you can externalize your internal dialogues and struggles to make sense of your past, relate with your present, and plan for your future. The first call is very crucial.

You might be feeling anxious or flat, maybe you are experiencing unresolved grief, feeling stuck, or perhaps you are unhappy within your relationships (romantic, familial or friendship), whatever it may be, we can begin to acknowledge it together. I will be a facilitator in your therapeutic journey. Together, we will discover the tools and insights that will enable you to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. I work with individuals, couples and intimate partners. I assist couples and partners in navigating differences in desire and trust concerns, while also aiding those seeking improved communication, security, and connection.

Does saying “no” to people feel painfully hard? Do you judge yourself more harshly than you judge others? Do you often feel like you’re not good enough or failing somehow? Is constantly trying to please people, or trying to get everything right, wearing you out? Are you tired of feeling anxious, depressed or angry all the time? If so, therapy with Thea Psychology can help. Thea Psychology specialises in helping women struggling with: self-esteem, self-criticism & self-confidence; anxiety, depression, stress & anger; people pleasing and perfectionism; relationship difficulties and boundary setting.

I consider all my clients as unique individuals -- my role is not to judge you or label you, rather, my role is to help you reach your full potential in all aspects of your life, working towards you living the life you desire. I provide a confidential, warm and non-judgemental space where together we will explore your difficulties to gain insight and understanding, working towards you developing a fuller sense of who you are and what you need from yourself and your relationships to promote positive change.

I believe that therapy allows you to take a more active role in understanding and experiencing your emotions. When we are not aware of our emotions or ideas, it can mean we act out certain behaviours – or experience certain feelings - without knowing why. And while we might be able to tolerate this for some time – perhaps even for a long time - I believe there is a difference between surviving and living. Developing a closer – or less mysterious - relationship with ourselves can allow us to go beyond living life passively and begin to really experience it.

I am passionate about helping clients intercept 'stuck' cycles by finding new ways of adjusting and coping. Many of the clients that I work with find themselves struggling with life demands or what the World Health Organisation (WHO) typically defines as 'burn-out' (ICD-10). Quite often they feel overwhelmed, depleted and unable to find an obvious solution to their problem. They find themselves chronically ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, leading to vicious cycles of depression and anxiety. These clients require a specialised therapist who can offer brief, effective treatment.

I am a compassionate and empathic CBT and EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience helping individuals overcome psychological distress and navigate through difficult challenges. I have over 10 years experience helping people overcome a range of psychological difficulties including PTSD, cPTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety issues, low self esteem, attachment issues, disordered eating and more. I believe that every person is an individual, has resilience and will have found remarkable ways to cope with life's difficulties.

You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed by thoughts and emotions that seem to pull you further away from the life you want to live. Whether you’re struggling with body image issues, eating disorders, chronic pain or grief, you might feel like your goals are slipping out of reach. You long for change but aren’t sure where to start, and you might be searching for a way to understand yourself better and create a life that feels more meaningful and fulfilling.

Are you feeling disconnected from who you are, stuck in life, anxious or down? Do you prioritise others over yourself and what they think of you? Do you find it difficult to value yourself and know what is right for you? As licensed counsellor and registered BACP member, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, thoughts and perceptions and see how they affect your life and your relationships. We will work through emotional struggles, psychological blocks, and existential dilemmas to connect to a solid sense of self, healthy self-esteem, a meaningful life and relationships.

I work with clients presenting a wide range of issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, phobias, bereavement, loss, relationships, mental health. As an integrative counsellor I use a variety of different therapeutic methods designed to meet your personal needs whilst allowing me to gain an understanding of the world from your unique perspective. Together we are able to build a confidential relationship in which you can feel safe, heard and understood, where you can share your problems, see them more clearly and develop better ways of coping with them.

Hello, I am Dr Rima Lamba. I'm a feminist counselling psychologist with an interest in the unique experiences of women from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I work closely with women who have struggled with self esteem & identity, relationship issues, difficulties in motherhood, life transitions, attachment and early trauma, and transgenerational trauma. I am particularly interested in the structural power differences that impact people, so I work closely on issues to do with patriarchy, race, culture and more. I also work with a team of therapists who can support clients, including adult families.

Hello. I passionately believe that to achieve a successful outcome in counselling, a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship is essential. My approach is collaborative and client-centred to work with you to achieve your therapeutic goals. I primarily use a psychodynamic therapy model in my work. This approach differs from other psychotherapies as it focuses on making sense of your current difficulty and the feelings, thoughts and associated memories that may have brought you to your current situation.

Do you struggle with self-acceptance? Do you hide parts of yourself that you’re scared may be rejected by loved ones? Is it hard to share your vulnerability with those closest to you? We can all feel like this at times and it can be challenging to sort through these feelings alone. Deciding to seek help is a courageous choice to take and is an important first step in improving your relationship with yourself and others.

If you're struggling at the moment, let's work together to explore what’s happening. I offer a supportive, inclusive and confidential space for you to unlock your unique potential to find meaning and forge transformation. I aspire to equip you with a unique toolkit so you can better tackle life's challenges and live more vibrantly.

I am an empathic, gentle and heart centred practitioner. I bring these qualities to my work as a psychotherapist and yoga teacher. As a trauma informed practitioner, I make great efforts to facilitate a place of safety, without judgement, where you can share your story and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences. I strive towards a culturally responsive and racially conscious stance in my approach and consider this to involve my own ongoing personal work.

I view therapy as a journey of healing, growth and discovery. Alongside my private practice, I work as a Clinical Psychologist and researcher in the NHS and academia, where I study the influence of trauma in childhood on adult mental health. I have training in different therapy models, and offer integrative therapy to adults, adolescents and children/parents of younger children. I am influenced by psychodynamic models of thinking, but also draw from systemic family therapy and CBT (in particular “third wave”, which connects how we think to how we feel and our relationship to our inner experiences).

I know how overwhelming it can feel trying to find a therapist who is right for you. It is sometimes hard to get a feel for what kind of person a therapist really is beyond their qualifications and training... which is kind of important if you are going to be vulnerable with them! Let me show you a little of who I am so you can see if we are a good match. My name is Rose. Before I began facilitating healing for others, I spent years dedicated to my own healing. I experienced severe & complex trauma as a child and teenager that resulted in various forms of dis-ease in my adult life.I tried talking therapies and although I could under