Counselling in Nine Elms, London

Sometimes you just need to find space to clear your head and find your own solution, with someone listening, prompting, clarifying and challenging your assumptions on the way. I provide a safe place for you to do this, to explore the concerns and issues you have, without fear of being judged. I work short and long term depending on your needs. With over 20 years of coaching experience and a decade of delivering therapy working with adults and young people. I specialise in supporting you to move into new ways of being, to emerge into a life of vision and purpose living fully and authentically in every area of your life.

I am Richard Schafer, a professionally trained registered counsellor (MBACP). I practice from London / Clapham SW4. In 2003 I qualified as a psychodynamic counsellor and began private practice in 2004. I have spent over 12 years working in the field of talking therapies as a clinical lead within statutory sector therapeutic residential settings. I am a long term registered member (No. 107865 ) of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and adhere to their code of conduct & ethics in my work. WWW.RICHARDSCHAFER.CO.UK

The greatest difficulty most of us face is finding the strength and resilience to be the best version of ourselves despite life struggles. My work is to facilitate growth towards authenticity, empower freedom of expression (feelings, thoughts and emotions) and provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and confidential listening ear. I Provide an environment to gain mental space, explore thoughts, feelings, choices and consequences. You deserve to feel better, having the space to be real, authentic and free to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions.

I believe in a respectful, collaborative relationship which focuses on your individual history, context, personality and life situation in the here-and-now. Through empathic listening, I aim to enable us to explore your patterns and concerns at a safe pace, and in depth. Our thoughtful dialogue can help you build a more compassionate and insightful understanding, appreciation and acceptance of yourself. We will explore ways to enable you to connect with your feelings, wishes, needs and voice, and to build on strategies for managing your life in ways that feel more empowered, authentic, creative and meaningful.

Is this a time in your life that feels difficult? Life can be somewhat challenging and overwhelming at times. Counselling is a process that gives you space and time, in a confidential environment that allow you to express yourself freely enabling you, to make better sense of your feelings, emotions and fears. It is important that during this process you remain an individual and we find a way for you to express your thoughts and feelings, making it's essential to work with a flexible approach tailoring our work to your needs.

I have a passion for working with people who experience adverse and stressful life events that make it difficult to reach their potential or maintain a good quality of life. The people I work with are also often wanting help with difficulties associated with post-traumatic stress, complex traumas, low mood, anxiety, managing emotions and stress, and in relationship and life patterns. This is in line with my other work within a national service at the renowned Maudsley Hospital. I specialise in supporting people who have experienced stressors (e.g. discrimination, prejudices) related to aspects of minoritised identity (e.g. LGBTQ+).

Current availability: February 2024, In-person appointments Thursday evenings, Clapham North, £140 . At times life can become overwhelming and the strategies which used to help us cope can get in the way of us living the life that we aspire towards. I provide evidence-based therapies to support you in recovering from difficulties with your mental health and with pursuing a life that is personally meaningful and worthwhile. If you would like to pursue therapy with me then please visit my website.

We all have moments when we feel low, stressed, anxious, depressed and just sometimes we can't seem to let go of our past experiences. Believing that the relationship between therapist and client is key, I aim to create a safe, warm space where clients can be heard and understood, to explore the depths of their thoughts and feelings, allowing them to speak the unspoken. I understand that each individual experience is unique and therefor tailor therapy to the needs of each client separately.

I am a HCPC Registered Chartered Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have a breadth and depth of experience in the principles of Psychology spanning 30 plus years. I treat a wide range of psychological difficulties including long term conditions. I aim to make the therapeutic arena a safe and comfortable space so that you feel able to share difficult and challenging issues. My goal is to empower you with skills and techniques enabling you to move forward in life, and to maintain progress after therapy is completed.

I am an MSc-trained psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor, specialising in early adulthood (18 to 40). I offer a safe & confidential space to help you cope with various emotional difficulties that surface in this important period of life. I can provide support for depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, bereavement, traumatic experiences, relationship difficulties, pregnancy, gender & sexuality, identity issues, performance anxiety, and career uncertainty. I currently work in private practice, having previously held a full-time position with the NHS. Prior to that, I worked as a psychotherapist at UCL.

I am a fully qualified and accredited Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with clients experiencing common psychological difficulties such as low mood and anxiety.

I am committed to offering a safe, non-judgemental, caring and professional relationship that holds the needs of my client as central. With a willingness to journey your experience alongside you, together we can identify, better understand and actively address your difficulties. You may sense something’s not right in your life, you may feel anxious or want to explore events in your personal relationships or from your childhood. Whatever it is, we can find ways to ease your distress and heal what's hurting.

Does it seem as though your life will never get better no matter how much you try to change it? Does constant worrying make it hard for you to complete daily tasks? Is your work performance suffering? Are your relationships with co-workers strained? Is your family in turmoil and you’re feeling powerless to change things? Anxiety, depression, conflict with others, workplace issues and life events can stop us from feeling good about ourselves and achieving our goals. If you’re feeling stuck, you’re not alone. I can help you navigate confusing thoughts, feelings and behaviours to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your needs.

I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. I currently work remotely via telephone or online video call. In my work I have found that people seek therapy for lots of different reasons during different points in their lives – you may be struggling with depression, relationship problems, a recent loss, low self-esteem, feeling anxious or stressed, or processing past hurts and trauma. You may not even know what brings you to therapy, but just have a feeling of being stuck and wanting to feel differently. These are all issues that we might explore together in therapy.