Female Counselling in Kensal Green, London
Feeling anxious, stuck or overwhelmed can be a lonely and confusing place. Often, we fear being a burden or being judged - an inside voice saying 'my problems aren't big enough' or 'others have it worse'. As the result, difficult emotions we bottle up surface as anxiety, depression, inability to sleep or crying for no reason. When we are properly supported through therapy, this can bring greater understanding and change of perspective. It also brings about healthier coping skills that lead to improved relationships and greater control over our feelings and actions, creating a more fulfilled and meaningful life.
Feeling anxious, stuck or overwhelmed can be a lonely and confusing place. Often, we fear being a burden or being judged - an inside voice saying 'my problems aren't big enough' or 'others have it worse'. As the result, difficult emotions we bottle up surface as anxiety, depression, inability to sleep or crying for no reason. When we are properly supported through therapy, this can bring greater understanding and change of perspective. It also brings about healthier coping skills that lead to improved relationships and greater control over our feelings and actions, creating a more fulfilled and meaningful life.
Katja Falinski
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kensal Green, London NW10 (Online Only)
Life can be unpredictable at times, throwing unexpected events our way. It's not uncommon to find ourselves in a crisis, feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what's happening. Maybe you're going through a tough time and it all feels a little too much to handle alone. If you're looking for a safe space to explore these challenges - both old and new - and to build a supportive relationship where you can feel heard and understood, then I'm here to help. Let's start with a consultation to discuss your needs and goals, and to see how we can work together to help you through this difficult time.
Life can be unpredictable at times, throwing unexpected events our way. It's not uncommon to find ourselves in a crisis, feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what's happening. Maybe you're going through a tough time and it all feels a little too much to handle alone. If you're looking for a safe space to explore these challenges - both old and new - and to build a supportive relationship where you can feel heard and understood, then I'm here to help. Let's start with a consultation to discuss your needs and goals, and to see how we can work together to help you through this difficult time.
Growing up is not easy. Life is not easy. But there are safe ways to work out some of the difficulties and increase resilience.
Growing up is not easy. Life is not easy. But there are safe ways to work out some of the difficulties and increase resilience.
Hester Alison Ford ( Moy)
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Kensal Green, London NW10
Art Therapy is a readily accessible, gentle and effective form of therapy. It is suitable for individuals of any age who are experiencing a wide range of emotional and wellbeing challenges. You may be struggling with personal or family relationships, work related stress, mental health, past childhood trauma, loss, bereavement, identity, addiction issues; or be a very concerned parent reaching out for help for your child or teen who's additional SEN's, mental health, behaviour, school/ social difficulties, adverse childhood experiences are requiring a sensitive, creative and nuanced approach to their support and treatment.
Art Therapy is a readily accessible, gentle and effective form of therapy. It is suitable for individuals of any age who are experiencing a wide range of emotional and wellbeing challenges. You may be struggling with personal or family relationships, work related stress, mental health, past childhood trauma, loss, bereavement, identity, addiction issues; or be a very concerned parent reaching out for help for your child or teen who's additional SEN's, mental health, behaviour, school/ social difficulties, adverse childhood experiences are requiring a sensitive, creative and nuanced approach to their support and treatment.
I understand how it can feel challenging to begin work with a therapist, and I aim to create a space that feels safe, accepting and non-judgmental. I work closely with clients to understand their goals, so I can tailor treatment plans based on each client's unique needs. I focus on deepening my clients' understanding of themselves, with the goal of helping clients experience the sense of empowerment and freedom that often accompanies deeper self understanding. I have helped clients with a range of concerns, such as relationship difficulties, women's health, parental concerns, anxiety, life-transitions, grief and loss, depression
I understand how it can feel challenging to begin work with a therapist, and I aim to create a space that feels safe, accepting and non-judgmental. I work closely with clients to understand their goals, so I can tailor treatment plans based on each client's unique needs. I focus on deepening my clients' understanding of themselves, with the goal of helping clients experience the sense of empowerment and freedom that often accompanies deeper self understanding. I have helped clients with a range of concerns, such as relationship difficulties, women's health, parental concerns, anxiety, life-transitions, grief and loss, depression
I am lucky to be working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds with all sorts of issues. I see people on a 1-1 and if indicated, in my analytic group; mostly helping people with inter-personal issues which are often at the root of their depression, anxiety, loneliness. Clients report life-changing improvements in close relationships, self-awareness, self-confidence and feelings of belonging and significance. These foundational shifts occur through conversation: making links between past and present, noticing patterns and getting to the root cause.
I am lucky to be working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds with all sorts of issues. I see people on a 1-1 and if indicated, in my analytic group; mostly helping people with inter-personal issues which are often at the root of their depression, anxiety, loneliness. Clients report life-changing improvements in close relationships, self-awareness, self-confidence and feelings of belonging and significance. These foundational shifts occur through conversation: making links between past and present, noticing patterns and getting to the root cause.
Welcome... there are many reasons to choose counselling; From a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, sexuality, challenging relationships and many more. Or maybe self-development goals, removing the barriers that hold you back from self-actualisation and reaching your fullest expression of yourself. Whatever your reasons for reaching out I would hold a safe and gentle space for you be deeply heard. Here you can truly be yourself without judgement, to explore or process difficult feelings, view different perspectives or options and help facilitate the changes you want to see.
Welcome... there are many reasons to choose counselling; From a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, sexuality, challenging relationships and many more. Or maybe self-development goals, removing the barriers that hold you back from self-actualisation and reaching your fullest expression of yourself. Whatever your reasons for reaching out I would hold a safe and gentle space for you be deeply heard. Here you can truly be yourself without judgement, to explore or process difficult feelings, view different perspectives or options and help facilitate the changes you want to see.
I am a BPC accredited chartered clinical psychologist; ACP accredited senior child and adolescent psychotherapist; and IPA accredited adult psychoanalyst with 30 years of clinical experience. I lived and practiced in different cultures, have many years of NHS experience and continue teaching for many years in Birkbeck University psychology department.
I am a BPC accredited chartered clinical psychologist; ACP accredited senior child and adolescent psychotherapist; and IPA accredited adult psychoanalyst with 30 years of clinical experience. I lived and practiced in different cultures, have many years of NHS experience and continue teaching for many years in Birkbeck University psychology department.
Ailén Mahmoud - EMDR
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kensal Green, London NW10 (Online Only)
I am a psychologist and psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (BABCP accredited) and third-wave therapies, including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). I am completing a certification in EMDR and working towards accreditation with EMDR Europe. I use evidence-based psychological therapies with an integrative approach. I've also completed training in psychodynamic therapy and neuropsychology. We can plan treatment according to your needs, values, and goals.
I am a psychologist and psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (BABCP accredited) and third-wave therapies, including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). I am completing a certification in EMDR and working towards accreditation with EMDR Europe. I use evidence-based psychological therapies with an integrative approach. I've also completed training in psychodynamic therapy and neuropsychology. We can plan treatment according to your needs, values, and goals.
Hello. Do you need some support right now? You may be dealing with feeling lost or overwhelmed, new changes, or perhaps old feelings that have reopened. I offer a calm and accepting presence, and I believe in the value of reconnecting to yourself and someone else: having the time and someone supportive to talk things through with could help you reduce overwhelm, find perspective, and develop your self-acceptance and confidence.
Hello. Do you need some support right now? You may be dealing with feeling lost or overwhelmed, new changes, or perhaps old feelings that have reopened. I offer a calm and accepting presence, and I believe in the value of reconnecting to yourself and someone else: having the time and someone supportive to talk things through with could help you reduce overwhelm, find perspective, and develop your self-acceptance and confidence.
We seek therapy for many reasons. I welcome anything you wish to bring from anxiety, to trauma, grief, ptsd, shame and life crisis or indeed the difficulties you may have faced within this last year and a half. I offer a safe space to explore your current life struggles. I will walk by your side as you uncover a greater sense of ease, self understanding and indeed joy. We will find the repeating limiting themes you encounter and work to understand them and reintegrate the parts that suffered and froze along the way. I endeavour to provide a secure base for you to experience.
We seek therapy for many reasons. I welcome anything you wish to bring from anxiety, to trauma, grief, ptsd, shame and life crisis or indeed the difficulties you may have faced within this last year and a half. I offer a safe space to explore your current life struggles. I will walk by your side as you uncover a greater sense of ease, self understanding and indeed joy. We will find the repeating limiting themes you encounter and work to understand them and reintegrate the parts that suffered and froze along the way. I endeavour to provide a secure base for you to experience.
I am a BACP licensed Counselling Psychotherapist. I offer a safe and confidential space for both short-term and long-term relational therapy. I am warm and down to earth in my approach, and I aim to provide a therapeutic space whereby you will feel seen and heard and safe to explore. I draw from a variety of theories depending on your needs as an individual but my focus is on the relationship; it is my belief that this is where the healing can be found.
I am a BACP licensed Counselling Psychotherapist. I offer a safe and confidential space for both short-term and long-term relational therapy. I am warm and down to earth in my approach, and I aim to provide a therapeutic space whereby you will feel seen and heard and safe to explore. I draw from a variety of theories depending on your needs as an individual but my focus is on the relationship; it is my belief that this is where the healing can be found.
Would you like to live more fully, with a sense of purpose and belonging? Are you ready to delve deeper into understanding yourself? Would you be willing to turn towards and make space for what hurts if it meant moving forwards and discovering a new sense of freedom and possibility? I offer a dynamic therapeutic relationship where we dive into this process together. Through understanding your pain, joy, and desires, you can align your actions with who you truly are and what you want in life.
Would you like to live more fully, with a sense of purpose and belonging? Are you ready to delve deeper into understanding yourself? Would you be willing to turn towards and make space for what hurts if it meant moving forwards and discovering a new sense of freedom and possibility? I offer a dynamic therapeutic relationship where we dive into this process together. Through understanding your pain, joy, and desires, you can align your actions with who you truly are and what you want in life.
Dr Camilla Cookson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Kensal Green, London NW10 (Online Only)
Dr Camilla Cookson is a specialist Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of clinical experience working across various mental health settings within the NHS. She currently works as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in a London NHS Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and is an Associate of the Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic private practice. She is registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Please find out more about Camilla at www.drcamillacookson.com
Dr Camilla Cookson is a specialist Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of clinical experience working across various mental health settings within the NHS. She currently works as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in a London NHS Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and is an Associate of the Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic private practice. She is registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Please find out more about Camilla at www.drcamillacookson.com
I am a BACP Accredited Gestalt therapist who works holistically and creatively, accompanying you in getting to know and accept all sides of yourself and live a joyous life. I believe that every symptom that manifests in our body (physical, emotional or spiritual) is not separate from our whole existence. Gestalt is a german word that the closest translation is "whole" or "pattern" and as a Gestalt therapist I work with the whole person. I am a long-term yoga and meditation practicioner and I bring my knowledge and experience of the link between mind and body into my sessions.
I am a BACP Accredited Gestalt therapist who works holistically and creatively, accompanying you in getting to know and accept all sides of yourself and live a joyous life. I believe that every symptom that manifests in our body (physical, emotional or spiritual) is not separate from our whole existence. Gestalt is a german word that the closest translation is "whole" or "pattern" and as a Gestalt therapist I work with the whole person. I am a long-term yoga and meditation practicioner and I bring my knowledge and experience of the link between mind and body into my sessions.
Louise Felix
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Kensal Green, London NW10 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If you are reading this, you are at a point in your life where you recognise a need of support to get back on track. You maybe feeling overwhelmed, struggling to function, feeling stuck, and as a result feeling at odds with where you want to be in your life. Or, are you are a couple reading this because you’re struggling in your relationship- not knowing how to communicate and interact to each other. I am glad that you have taken steps towards making a change.
If you are reading this, you are at a point in your life where you recognise a need of support to get back on track. You maybe feeling overwhelmed, struggling to function, feeling stuck, and as a result feeling at odds with where you want to be in your life. Or, are you are a couple reading this because you’re struggling in your relationship- not knowing how to communicate and interact to each other. I am glad that you have taken steps towards making a change.
Online Therapists
Hello. Choosing a counsellor or therapist can be a daunting experience at what may be already a difficult time for you. In a nutshell, I offer a confidential and collaborative space where you can bring whatever thoughts, feelings, behaviours or circumstances that may be troubling you. Together we can explore what's going on, at a pace that's right for you. I can support you to come to terms with who you are and what's happened in your life, so you can become who you want to be.
Hello. Choosing a counsellor or therapist can be a daunting experience at what may be already a difficult time for you. In a nutshell, I offer a confidential and collaborative space where you can bring whatever thoughts, feelings, behaviours or circumstances that may be troubling you. Together we can explore what's going on, at a pace that's right for you. I can support you to come to terms with who you are and what's happened in your life, so you can become who you want to be.
Dr Shruti Jamnadass (ABODE Therapy)
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W1G (Online Only)
Are you feeling low, anxious, or struggling after a big life event or trauma? I am here to help. I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in the NHS and charities working with all ages and different difficulties. I am particularly experienced in working with people struggling with anxiety, low mood and who have faced trauma. I also work with people experiencing voices, visions and unusual beliefs, and may have severe and enduring difficulties. I am trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Are you feeling low, anxious, or struggling after a big life event or trauma? I am here to help. I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in the NHS and charities working with all ages and different difficulties. I am particularly experienced in working with people struggling with anxiety, low mood and who have faced trauma. I also work with people experiencing voices, visions and unusual beliefs, and may have severe and enduring difficulties. I am trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
I enjoy working with people who are keen to know more about how their brain functions, and want to know about how to optimise their thinking abilities. I am also a piano teacher and enjoy integrating musical learning or creativity into therapy, when indicated.
I enjoy working with people who are keen to know more about how their brain functions, and want to know about how to optimise their thinking abilities. I am also a piano teacher and enjoy integrating musical learning or creativity into therapy, when indicated.
Dr Harriet Mellotte
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London SE24
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist, BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Supervisor and EMDR therapist working in both the NHS and private practice. I work with adults suffering from a variety of psychological difficulties and/or relationship problems. I have a particular interest in working with individuals who are affected by past traumas and/or psychosis. I acknowledge that when seeking help for such difficulties time is of the essence and therefore I work with six associate therapists in my clinic so that if I do not have availability immediately then hopefully they will. Please do get in touch for a chat.
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist, BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Supervisor and EMDR therapist working in both the NHS and private practice. I work with adults suffering from a variety of psychological difficulties and/or relationship problems. I have a particular interest in working with individuals who are affected by past traumas and/or psychosis. I acknowledge that when seeking help for such difficulties time is of the essence and therefore I work with six associate therapists in my clinic so that if I do not have availability immediately then hopefully they will. Please do get in touch for a chat.
See more therapy options for Kensal Green, London
Nearby Female Counsellors Searches for Kensal Green, London
- Brondesbury
- Cricklewood
- Harlesden
- Kilburn
- Ladbroke Grove
- Maida Vale
- Neasden
- North Acton
- Notting Hill
- Queen's Park
- Shepherd's Bush
- Westbourne Green
Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.