Couples Counselling in Islington, London
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I am an integrative relational therapist working with individuals and couples. The way that I work depends on who I am working with: every relationship, and each person, is different. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to find the way that is most helpful for you. See my website to find out more about how I work.
I am an integrative relational therapist working with individuals and couples. The way that I work depends on who I am working with: every relationship, and each person, is different. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to find the way that is most helpful for you. See my website to find out more about how I work.
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Marek Dvonc
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Islington, London N1
My speciality is in Trauma, and how negative past experiences may still be having an unwanted impact on you in your relationship/s now.
Hello, My name is Marek and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work differently to other therapists, as each practitioner has got their own unique ways of working therapeutically. I use my therapeutic approach to work with you and your life experiences, to find new ways of managing your challenges better. Whether you are looking for a therapist to help you manage your overwhelming feelings, or finding answers/ clarity, I am here to support you.
My speciality is in Trauma, and how negative past experiences may still be having an unwanted impact on you in your relationship/s now.
Hello, My name is Marek and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work differently to other therapists, as each practitioner has got their own unique ways of working therapeutically. I use my therapeutic approach to work with you and your life experiences, to find new ways of managing your challenges better. Whether you are looking for a therapist to help you manage your overwhelming feelings, or finding answers/ clarity, I am here to support you.
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Claremont’s Relationship Counselling is set up to serve couples and those in relationship. We focus on understanding how life is experienced and understood by clients and we help people to raise their awareness of their experiences, and to explore and reflect on them. From reflection and awareness come new perspectives, understandings, feelings, and choices. The aim of our relationship counselling service is to create a better understanding of how problems arise and cycle within one’s relationships, with the overall goal of helping couples to increase feelings of security, connection, and closeness within the relationship.
Claremont’s Relationship Counselling is set up to serve couples and those in relationship. We focus on understanding how life is experienced and understood by clients and we help people to raise their awareness of their experiences, and to explore and reflect on them. From reflection and awareness come new perspectives, understandings, feelings, and choices. The aim of our relationship counselling service is to create a better understanding of how problems arise and cycle within one’s relationships, with the overall goal of helping couples to increase feelings of security, connection, and closeness within the relationship.
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Rooted in depth psychotherapy, CPP offers the possibility of a long-term therapeutic relationship, or to support you through a difficult period.
I am a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist Core Process Psychotherapist (CPP). CPP, a mindfulness based, integrative, transpersonal approach, aims to address all aspects that make us who we are; there is complete interaction between the heart, mind, body, and spirit. Practicing mindfulness in relationship, I seek to offer a safe, non-judgemental space in which to deeply explore and integrate with kindness and compassion, orienting to your inherent health and wisdom, thus enabling you to move beyond your patterning and changing your relationship to yourself and others. I practice in person in- and outdoors, and also online.
Rooted in depth psychotherapy, CPP offers the possibility of a long-term therapeutic relationship, or to support you through a difficult period.
I am a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist Core Process Psychotherapist (CPP). CPP, a mindfulness based, integrative, transpersonal approach, aims to address all aspects that make us who we are; there is complete interaction between the heart, mind, body, and spirit. Practicing mindfulness in relationship, I seek to offer a safe, non-judgemental space in which to deeply explore and integrate with kindness and compassion, orienting to your inherent health and wisdom, thus enabling you to move beyond your patterning and changing your relationship to yourself and others. I practice in person in- and outdoors, and also online.
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You might be feeling lonely, worried or find yourself constantly having the same argument with your partner.
Hello and welcome. I am an experienced therapist who supports adults navigating anxious and stressful times. I have particular experience in helping you with issues around self-esteem and self-blame. It can be challenging to manage emotions, and a combination of factors can lead to poor mental health and feeling unheard or misunderstood. I will listen to you sincerely. Therapy can bring freedom from a critical inner voice. I have extensive experience supporting clients suffering from depression and helping them through periods of feeling lost, empty and numb. I am also a lecturer in Counselling Studies.
You might be feeling lonely, worried or find yourself constantly having the same argument with your partner.
Hello and welcome. I am an experienced therapist who supports adults navigating anxious and stressful times. I have particular experience in helping you with issues around self-esteem and self-blame. It can be challenging to manage emotions, and a combination of factors can lead to poor mental health and feeling unheard or misunderstood. I will listen to you sincerely. Therapy can bring freedom from a critical inner voice. I have extensive experience supporting clients suffering from depression and helping them through periods of feeling lost, empty and numb. I am also a lecturer in Counselling Studies.
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Luka is an experienced psychotherapist, intensively trained dialectical behaviour therapist and mindfulness teacher. As part of his commitment to support people in breaking out of stuckness and chronic suffering, he was trained and supervised by some of the leading therapists in the fields of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals and most recently Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
Luka is an experienced psychotherapist, intensively trained dialectical behaviour therapist and mindfulness teacher. As part of his commitment to support people in breaking out of stuckness and chronic suffering, he was trained and supervised by some of the leading therapists in the fields of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals and most recently Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
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I work with individuals and couples as a psychodynamic psychotherapist (Jungian oriented), hypnotherapist, EMDR and Stress management practitioner.
I work with people experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety; I offer an initial consultation of Clinical assessment and further recommendations and referrals if needed; Besides, I offer a short-term EMDR therapy, Stress management and Clinical hypnosis
I work with individuals and couples as a psychodynamic psychotherapist (Jungian oriented), hypnotherapist, EMDR and Stress management practitioner.
I work with people experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety; I offer an initial consultation of Clinical assessment and further recommendations and referrals if needed; Besides, I offer a short-term EMDR therapy, Stress management and Clinical hypnosis
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Couple's Counsellor @The Practice, Angel Islington
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Islington, London N1
Welcome to my page. If you have been stuck indoors with your partner and are now realising you have problems, please call me before calling it quits! I'm a couple’s psychotherapist whom having worked with Relate for a number of years now focuses solely on relationships. Whether your partner has had an affair, or you've realised that you no longer have a connection /intimacy, therapy can help. Maybe you're single and have been struggling to meet someone whom you can share your life with. Sometimes it's our families or friends we are struggling with. I am based near Angel Station and uses Online methods and I'm here to help.
Welcome to my page. If you have been stuck indoors with your partner and are now realising you have problems, please call me before calling it quits! I'm a couple’s psychotherapist whom having worked with Relate for a number of years now focuses solely on relationships. Whether your partner has had an affair, or you've realised that you no longer have a connection /intimacy, therapy can help. Maybe you're single and have been struggling to meet someone whom you can share your life with. Sometimes it's our families or friends we are struggling with. I am based near Angel Station and uses Online methods and I'm here to help.
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I focus on the relationship between us, in order to better understand your relationship with others in your life.
I am a Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist. I focus on the relational issues in your life. Why are your relationships not working? Why do you feel isolated and misunderstood? Would you like to understand yourself better?
I focus on the relationship between us, in order to better understand your relationship with others in your life.
I am a Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist. I focus on the relational issues in your life. Why are your relationships not working? Why do you feel isolated and misunderstood? Would you like to understand yourself better?
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Dorotea Pospihalj
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Islington, London EC1V (Online Only)
Therapy will help you to build or strengthen inner resources and resilience, enabling you to have a loving relationship with self and others.
In my practice I have been specialising in anxiety and dread. These symptoms can manifest in many ways and, we will experience them in our unique way. Perhaps you are dealing with relational difficulties, sense of inadequacy, or feeling not good enough. Working from home and managing your personal life alongside might be challenging and at times almost unbearable. Internal and external conflicts, personal crisis can also be an opportunity for growth and change if addressed in an empathic way by a non-judgemental other. I will help you transform your symptoms into a meaningful experience and help you alter the self-narrative.
Therapy will help you to build or strengthen inner resources and resilience, enabling you to have a loving relationship with self and others.
In my practice I have been specialising in anxiety and dread. These symptoms can manifest in many ways and, we will experience them in our unique way. Perhaps you are dealing with relational difficulties, sense of inadequacy, or feeling not good enough. Working from home and managing your personal life alongside might be challenging and at times almost unbearable. Internal and external conflicts, personal crisis can also be an opportunity for growth and change if addressed in an empathic way by a non-judgemental other. I will help you transform your symptoms into a meaningful experience and help you alter the self-narrative.
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I utilise other modalities like Emotionally Focused Therapy (Couples and Family) or EMDR (trauma) dependent on your needs.
you have ended up here... so let me just say that whatever you are going through can be surmounted... whatever need, issue or goal you have, you have all the resources you need to reach there... and I am confident that I can collaborate with you and help you get to that 'place' on the other side whereas this need, issue or goal can either be gone, managed or achieved...
I utilise other modalities like Emotionally Focused Therapy (Couples and Family) or EMDR (trauma) dependent on your needs.
you have ended up here... so let me just say that whatever you are going through can be surmounted... whatever need, issue or goal you have, you have all the resources you need to reach there... and I am confident that I can collaborate with you and help you get to that 'place' on the other side whereas this need, issue or goal can either be gone, managed or achieved...
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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.
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Online Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Islington, London N7 (Online Only)
As a highly trained therapist with twenty years of experience I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples.
Welcome. I'm an Integrative therapist drawing from a range of therapeutic ideas and approaches in order to offer an individual service to each of my clients accorrding to their needs. I work in a relational way, meaning that I see therapy as a joint venture, an alliance in which I try to facilitate clients in understanding themselves, their needs and their difficulties - whatever may be getting in the way of achieving their goals and enjoying their lives. I also help clients to navigate the emotionally painful and challenging experiences that life brings to us all, to process past traumas and to explore relationship issues.
As a highly trained therapist with twenty years of experience I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples.
Welcome. I'm an Integrative therapist drawing from a range of therapeutic ideas and approaches in order to offer an individual service to each of my clients accorrding to their needs. I work in a relational way, meaning that I see therapy as a joint venture, an alliance in which I try to facilitate clients in understanding themselves, their needs and their difficulties - whatever may be getting in the way of achieving their goals and enjoying their lives. I also help clients to navigate the emotionally painful and challenging experiences that life brings to us all, to process past traumas and to explore relationship issues.
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I have comprehensive working experience in the following issue areas: Anxiety, Depression, Racism, Imposter Syndrome, Relationship & Marital issues, Work & Study related stress, Persistent Physical Symptoms where a clear medical cause of these has not been diagnosed, Anger management, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Personal development.
I am a qualified psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 22 years' practical experience. To date I have worked with a large range of different individuals, couples, families, and young persons, supporting them on the journey of finding clarity, understanding, and authentic self-power in the face of many different life issues and personal challenges. I have been an active therapist in both public sector organisations as well as in private practice in the UK, Turkey, and Austria. Having been trained and having worked in London, Vienna, and Istanbul, I speak fluent English, German, and Turkish
I have comprehensive working experience in the following issue areas: Anxiety, Depression, Racism, Imposter Syndrome, Relationship & Marital issues, Work & Study related stress, Persistent Physical Symptoms where a clear medical cause of these has not been diagnosed, Anger management, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Personal development.
I am a qualified psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 22 years' practical experience. To date I have worked with a large range of different individuals, couples, families, and young persons, supporting them on the journey of finding clarity, understanding, and authentic self-power in the face of many different life issues and personal challenges. I have been an active therapist in both public sector organisations as well as in private practice in the UK, Turkey, and Austria. Having been trained and having worked in London, Vienna, and Istanbul, I speak fluent English, German, and Turkish
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You might be thinking of having therapy. But what is it? Can it help me? If you are going through a challenging time, or perhaps reached a transitional phase in your life, undergoing a change in your relationship or looking to make a change in your life, perhaps long forgotten things are making an appearance and you'd like to understand why, or simply looking for growth and change, looking for a roadmap to your life - then therapy can help.
You might be thinking of having therapy. But what is it? Can it help me? If you are going through a challenging time, or perhaps reached a transitional phase in your life, undergoing a change in your relationship or looking to make a change in your life, perhaps long forgotten things are making an appearance and you'd like to understand why, or simply looking for growth and change, looking for a roadmap to your life - then therapy can help.
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I have explored a range of difficulties such as Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Racial Identity and Racial Trauma, Family Conflict, Marital breakdowns, relationship issues, and sexual abuse with a wide range of clients including those from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I am passionate about supporting individuals with their psychological health and well-being. As a MBACP Integrative Counsellor & Therapist, I have experience of working with children, young people and adults in both educational and medical settings. I engage with individuals in a client-led way, face to face and through telephone communications, developing 1:1 relationships of trust and genuineness. Having experience of providing both short and long-term therapy, I offer a therapeutic space for self-discovery and growth, helping with the facilitation of individuals reconnecting with themselves, family members and society.
I have explored a range of difficulties such as Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Racial Identity and Racial Trauma, Family Conflict, Marital breakdowns, relationship issues, and sexual abuse with a wide range of clients including those from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I am passionate about supporting individuals with their psychological health and well-being. As a MBACP Integrative Counsellor & Therapist, I have experience of working with children, young people and adults in both educational and medical settings. I engage with individuals in a client-led way, face to face and through telephone communications, developing 1:1 relationships of trust and genuineness. Having experience of providing both short and long-term therapy, I offer a therapeutic space for self-discovery and growth, helping with the facilitation of individuals reconnecting with themselves, family members and society.
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My approach to Individual and Couples therapy is holistic, meaning that I creatively invite my clients to explore their emotions and thoughts, as well as their bodily sensations.
I believe that every individual has the capacity to live a nourishing life and deserves to feel fulfilled. However because of past or present experiences, as well as learnt behaviour, we can find ourselves stuck with unwanted feelings, desperately wishing that partners, parents, friends or situations were different. In these moments we can feel powerless and unable to speak our truth, so it is important to have an external guide, who can help us navigate through the storm and find our voice. I am committed to helping my clients reach a place of empowerment and well-being, by becoming the best versions of themselves that they can be.
My approach to Individual and Couples therapy is holistic, meaning that I creatively invite my clients to explore their emotions and thoughts, as well as their bodily sensations.
I believe that every individual has the capacity to live a nourishing life and deserves to feel fulfilled. However because of past or present experiences, as well as learnt behaviour, we can find ourselves stuck with unwanted feelings, desperately wishing that partners, parents, friends or situations were different. In these moments we can feel powerless and unable to speak our truth, so it is important to have an external guide, who can help us navigate through the storm and find our voice. I am committed to helping my clients reach a place of empowerment and well-being, by becoming the best versions of themselves that they can be.
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I am a first generation Londoner born and raised. I understand that finding somebody to talk to in a safe and confidential environment can be difficult and scary, many people do not have this & feel they are alone with their stresses. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist and counsellor and Psychosexual & Relationship trainee Therapist offering counselling and sex therapy for individuals or couples in the Kensington, London Bridge & Islington area or online. I am a fully insured and supervised member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and as such work within their Ethical Framework.
I am a first generation Londoner born and raised. I understand that finding somebody to talk to in a safe and confidential environment can be difficult and scary, many people do not have this & feel they are alone with their stresses. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist and counsellor and Psychosexual & Relationship trainee Therapist offering counselling and sex therapy for individuals or couples in the Kensington, London Bridge & Islington area or online. I am a fully insured and supervised member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and as such work within their Ethical Framework.
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Central to my approach is understanding the quality of your relationship to yourself and others.
I work with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, past or present trauma, and LGBTQIA+ related issues; I am also very interested in the impact of shame and its influence on a person's life. Life can bring many challenges where you may feel overwhelmed. It may be a specific life event, relationship problems or work related stress; or an ongoing anxiety, depression or low mood that concerns you. Perhaps you have questions of identity? Or perhaps feel your life is lacking purpose? Life can be difficult to navigate and this is where counselling can support you.
Central to my approach is understanding the quality of your relationship to yourself and others.
I work with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, past or present trauma, and LGBTQIA+ related issues; I am also very interested in the impact of shame and its influence on a person's life. Life can bring many challenges where you may feel overwhelmed. It may be a specific life event, relationship problems or work related stress; or an ongoing anxiety, depression or low mood that concerns you. Perhaps you have questions of identity? Or perhaps feel your life is lacking purpose? Life can be difficult to navigate and this is where counselling can support you.
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We also offer skills training in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and relationship effectiveness; Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and a range of other evidence-based therapies for depression, anxiety or panic attacks.
We specialise in supporting people who are highly sensitive and experience difficulties regulating emotions. Our intensive programme in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy equips people, whose challenges get described as “borderline personality disorder" in the medical world, with robust skills to recognise and manage overwhelming emotions and impulsive behaviours. Mentalization-Based Therapy is another twice weekly programme we offer which is of particular relevance to those who would like to identify and work through thinking and behavioural patterns of relating to themselves and others that no longer serve them.
We also offer skills training in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and relationship effectiveness; Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and a range of other evidence-based therapies for depression, anxiety or panic attacks.
We specialise in supporting people who are highly sensitive and experience difficulties regulating emotions. Our intensive programme in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy equips people, whose challenges get described as “borderline personality disorder" in the medical world, with robust skills to recognise and manage overwhelming emotions and impulsive behaviours. Mentalization-Based Therapy is another twice weekly programme we offer which is of particular relevance to those who would like to identify and work through thinking and behavioural patterns of relating to themselves and others that no longer serve them.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.