Counselling in Hackney, London

Therapy can be a great tool to help you navigate relationships and life experiences, and to understand what is shaping our responses, behaviours and patterns. I offer an empathic and grounded place for you to explore openly. Together we will build awareness of what might be impacting your present, and equip you with strategies for the future. I blend a range of models that emphasise attention to our whole selves, self-awareness, and growth potential. Central to my approach are psychodynamic theories (how our past influences our present) and the significance of relationships (within couples or as individuals).

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is about relationships, with yourself and others, both inside and out. It is the most theoretically developed talking therapy, with a strong evidence base, and can help alleviate symptoms such as anxiety and depression as well as lead to deep and lasting change. My approach is to foster an environment where we can work together to better understand the complexities of your mind and patterns that might be hindering your development. Together we can broaden your emotional range and help build resilience creating greater freedom, expression, and authenticity in your life.

I am an experienced mental health professional with a range of experiences across many different fields. I seek to use my experience from the public, private and charity sectors, working with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds to help my clients unlock their full potential. There are many times where we may feel isolated as a result of life’s events, but I am keen to work alongside you and provide you with the necessary tools to overcome these periods of time. With my warm and welcoming approach, as well as my experiences, I aim to offer my support to anyone on their ‘PATH’ to a healthier state of mind.

You may already know what you want from therapy or you may feel that something is not quite right but you’re not sure what. Perhaps you’re looking for help to make sense of your current feelings. Maybe you are feeling painful emotions or want to improve relationships or get a better understanding of yourself. Perhaps you're feeling unsettled due to bereavement, separation, or health issues. Maybe you're feeling anxiety or stress. Well done for admitting that things aren't quite right and for starting your journey to bring back control. Counselling can provide a confidential space to bring clarity and order to your thoughts. ​

I am a fully trained & qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with Master's degrees in Psychology & Philosophy, as well as education in Theology. I draw on a diverse range of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs, incorporating both modern & ancient Eastern wisdom to guide you on your healing journey. Throughout my extensive experience working with clients of all ages, I have witnessed incredible transformations when individuals commit to personal growth. Guided by the belief that every experience, no matter how challenging, contributes to our strength, I am dedicated to supporting you on your path to empowerment.

Hi, my name is Natasha I am an Intuitive Counsellor. I work in guiding and helping you understand your own intuition. When we become aware of our thoughts and behaviors, we start to understand how the mind works. Breathing and grounding into the present moment helps us to connect within, to understand the difference between the voice in our mind and our heart. This allows us to let go of the conditioned mind and find our true authentic self.

Over the past 26 years, part of my experience has included helping develop people in international high-performance organizations. Workplace dynamics can bring out the best and the worst in people, sometimes conjuring childhood traumas or dysfunctional behaviours which affect self-esteem and other aspects of personal life. Experience in these areas has led me to address the inter-connections between the triggers of anxiety that emerge in social or work settings and one’s early personal history, past experiences and relationships.

Hi, I’m Ana and I’m an integrative therapist. My practice is centred on creating a safe, containing and supportive space in which you can feel heard and validated. Together, we can start to explore the impact of your experiences at a pace you feel comfortable, looking at how you’ve coped so far to help you rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. My therapeutic style is empathic, relational and non-judgmental. I see you as the expert in your own life, and would work alongside you by providing support, honesty, compassion and understanding to help you make sense of your experiences and move forward in an authentic way.

Hello, I am Zalfa, a Counselling Psychologist. At the heart of my work, I strive to create a warm and empathetic space for individuals from all walks of life. I support clients facing a variety of challenges, including self-esteem issues, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and low mood. Additionally, I have substantial experience in the NHS and voluntary sector working with complex mental health difficulties such as complex trauma, substance misuse, and gender-based violence. As a queer Lebanese-British psychologist I have cultivated a particular interest in holistic therapeutic approaches, which consider all aspects of a person.

Hi, I’m Lakhita. I hope to provide an open, compassionate, and non-judgemental therapeutic space for you to be able to process, understand and make sense of your experiences. Working together, I aim to see the world through your eyes, always holding in mind parts of your identity that you choose to bring with you, such as your race, culture, gender, and religion. I work in a very humanistic and person-centred way, considering your needs and tailoring evidenced-based therapy to provide you with the skills and tools to support you moving forward with life, and for you to live the most fulfilling version of it.

You may be seeking therapy for greater self-understanding, symptom relief, or improved relationships. Whatever your goals, we will work collaboratively to bring your thoughts, feelings, and desires into conscious awareness to understand how they impact your relationships and the way you navigate the world. As a therapist, I have a warm, empathic, and direct style. I work primarily from a relational psychodynamic base and weave in CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused techniques to target symptoms, improve the mind-body connection, and enhance overall well-being.

I work with individuals and couples. Although I specialise in relationship issues including sex and sexuality, I have a vast experience in most other issues including anxiety and depression, stress, trauma and PTSD, phobias and panic, low self esteem and social anxiety, loneliness and loss. I am a sex positive therapist and open to whatever your identification or orientation including kink, polyamory and consensual BDSM. I can help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential. Please contact me for a free 15 minute Zoom or telephone conversation to see if you think you would like working with me or one of my associates.

Throughout their lives many people go through emotional and psychological difficulties. Psychotherapy can help to bring about change through conversations, in some instances to understand a particular and current challenge or symptom, and in others to explore one’s life more extensively. Trained as an Integrative Psychotherapist, I embrace an attitude that affirms the inherent value of each individual. My approach is flexible depending on the client's needs. We work together to identify the roots and connections between behaviors, unconscious thoughts, feelings, emotions and physiological responses.

Life brings challenges to all of us from time to time and we might feel loss or overwhelmed by them. I offer a safe and confidential space to address and explore these issues. I am open to work with variety issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, finding meaning in life, low self esteem. My aim is not advising you, but to help you to find your own path and to look at yourself and your own issues with more compassion and understanding.

If you're interested in exploring your life, deepening your relationship to yourself and having a richer engagement with the world, then it's likely we will enjoy working together. I think I'm good at holding the political context of experience as well as the deeply tender, intimate quality of being a person.

A therapeutic space can give us the understanding and confidence we need to make positive changes in our life. Expressing unspoken thoughts and feelings is an opportunity to heal, walk light and recover a feeling of direction. It gives us perspective and open our minds to explore healthier ways of relating to ourselves. My name is Alvaro, I'm a trauma informed Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience. I practice in Thanet (Margate and Ramsgate) and London.

I work as an integrative therapist. Therapy offers you a space to think about where you are in your life and where you’d like to be. I believe that therapy can help you live a more authentic and meaningful life. I offer a warm and supportive space where you can share what has brought you to therapy. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons; all are valid. Perhaps you are feeling depressed, anxious, angry, stuck or suffering from low self-esteem. You might be struggling with your sexuality or gender identity. Perhaps you are feeling dissatisfied with your relationships with friends, partners or work colleagues.

I have a rich 22 years of experience specialising in children, families, couples, and individuals facing diverse relational, personal, and mental health challenges (inc: anorexia, depression, anxiety, bipolar, EUDP, personality disorders, and schizophrenia). I bring sensitivity and curiosity to navigate these complexities. I strive to be your ally in understanding and overcoming challenges, fostering a safe and flexible space where your unique needs are met. Together, we'll embark on a transformative journey, embracing diversity and cultural nuances. Your goals are my priority.

In my work as a Clinical Psychologist I help young people, parents and adults, who are struggling to manage their feelings and their relationships (e.g. at university, school or work). As a Psychotherapist I specialise working with young people and young adults who may feel stuck in their life, struggling to transition to the next stage of development. Therapy gives an opportunity to understand what dynamics have been at work for a long time time that are contributing to feelings of anxiety and low mood. At times, complex early experiences come to the surface, and these can be explored and processed within the safe space of therapy.