Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in North London, London

Life can be difficult, and the stories we tell ourselves can often limit and block us in leading the life we truly want to lead. Through my work as an integrative therapist, I draw on a variety of different approaches, to assist you in meeting your particular needs and goals. I use the relationship we gradually build together to shine a light on understanding other relationships in your life, to better understand yourself, and develop the resources to live more authentically.

Welcome. I'm an open, approachable counsellor offering online and face-to-face therapy in a peaceful garden room. Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, worried, or less like yourself than you'd like to be? I work primarily with women at various life stages and during periods of transition such as identity shifts. These could include relationships and separation, pregnancy and parenting, sexuality, or navigating grief and loss. I can offer support with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Life is noisy, and therapy can offer a space for you to hear your own voice more clearly.

I set up my practice to reach out to individuals who struggle to feel at home within themselves, or in their communities. I specialise in working with individuals who struggle with identity issues due to factors of race, religion, politics, culture or language; individuals who feel like they don’t belong, and individuals who have complicated relationships with their bodies. I offer therapy in Arabic and English, and also therapy with children and adolescents.

I am a Clinical Psychologist, with over 10 years experience working in mental health services in the NHS. I have considerable experience supporting people impacted by trauma and experiencing PTSD. I have also specialised in supporting people in their perinatal journeys. I have worked across a range of perinatal contexts including in a parent-infant relationship service as well as an Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a birth trauma service offering support to those affected by birth trauma and baby loss.

Are you struggling to overcome events or memories from your past? Maybe you feel trapped in negative patterns and behaviours. You might be navigating significant life transitions, such as pregnancy, motherhood or recovery from personal trauma. You feel overwhelmed, anxious and uncertain about the changes happening in your life. Or, you might be feeling stuck with the lack of change happening. You want to heal from past traumas and improve your overall well-being. You dream of achieving inner peace and contentment and you hope to build and maintain healthy, supportive relationships with partners, friends and family.

I am passionate about empowering clients to develop or strengthen their own sense of agency in the world, so that they feel in control. In order to do this, I work collaboratively with clients rather than acting as an expert. I walk alongside my clients in their therapeutic journey, rather than taking the lead and instructing which can at times feel disempowering. Whilst I use my knowledge and expertise to help clients consider new ways of viewing the world and offer guidance on ways they may consider changing their behaviours to better suit their needs, I do not act as an "expert" as I believe each person knows themselves best.

I am a highly experienced psychotherapist accredited with the BACP and can offer help to people who are dealing with a wide range of issues, such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and bereavement. In addition, I have specialist expertise in working with women during pregnancy and postnatally, including pregnancy loss. My other specialist areas include working psychotherapeutically with haematology patients (blood cancers), women with gynaecological and psychosexual issues, and university students. I aim to help people understand themselves better, deal with conflicts and move on in their lives.

I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist offering a compassionate and confidential space for you to be listened to, and where we can explore your thoughts, emotions, experiences and any challenges you may be facing. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals who seek a deeper understanding of themselves or require support in navigating various difficulties such as anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, perinatal mental health, relationship difficulties and bereavement.

Are you not living as you would like to? Maybe you know what is holding you back, maybe it’s just a feeling things could be better. Past experiences shape us; affecting how we feel, what we do, the relationships we form and the lives we lead. Trauma, be it big and dramatic, or small and subtle, can impact our day to day lives. Struggling from unprocessed issues might show up as low self-esteem, heightened anxiety or feeling down. We cope best we can and having therapy to address our difficulties and make changes can be a daunting prospect. I see therapy as a collaborative journey that can enable new ways of being and living.

I am an OCD specialist, having a lead role at a highly specialist national service and have worked as a therapist in the NHS for over 20 years. I provide evidence based therapy to treat disorders and psychological difficulties including PTSD, general anxiety, phobias, low self esteem, eating disorders, depression and perfectionism. My clients often report feeling stuck in a pattern of thinking or behaviour and want to make real and lasting changes. My approach focuses on identifying and working through what is maintaining the difficulties and helps clients to gain the tools to keep them self well once therapy has ended.

I am a HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant/Clinical Supervisor. I work with people aged 16+ with a range of psychological difficulties. Are you finding it difficult to cope right now? In tricky romantic, peer or family relationships? Perhaps you have been struggling for a while with anxiety, low mood or you have been blindsided by a traumatic/adverse event in your life? Perhaps something difficult has happened in your journey to becoming a parent or at work that you are struggling to overcome? If any of these apply to you, psychological therapy with me could make a real difference!

Most of us experience feelings of sadness, loss, frustration, anger and stress at some time in our lives. It can be extremely difficult to express, understand and resolve these feelings when we are emotionally distressed. It may also be difficult to share some issues with family and friends for fear of being judged or misunderstood. I am here to offer you an empathic and non-judgmental ear. I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, offering a safe, calm and supportive space for you to work through those experiences and feelings, which are preventing you from leading a happy and fulfilling life.

You thought that becoming a parent would be exciting, but you've also felt overwhelmed, anxious and like you’re struggling to cope. There's been an expectation that you'd be happy and even ‘glowing’ but the reality has often felt very different. It has left you wondering if you’re failing or 'not doing it right' which can make it hard to say you're not OK or ask for help. If this feels like you, please know that you are not alone and that these thoughts and feelings are very common, even if they’re not often talked about.

We all have a different life, with different challenges and struggles. Whether you are facing challenges or seeking personal growth, I am here to offer you a safe non-judgemental space and compassion, helping you to explore, reflect on, and understand what you are experiencing through talking therapy. I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor, a registered member of BACP with a background in nursing and midwifery. My approach is based on psychoanalytic theories which focuses on how early childhood experiences unconsciously relate to how we feel, think and behave, and how those unprocessed past experiences shape our current life.

I am a chartered senior clinical psychologist and BABCP-accredited cognitive-behavioural therapist offering highly effective CBT for anxiety disorders. I specialise in: obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, specific phobia of vomiting (emetophobia) post-traumatic stress disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, hoarding, body dysmorphic disorder. I have particular expertise in perinatal and maternal OCD. Furthermore, I am well-versed in working with the relationship difficulties and low mood that can arise in the presence of anxiety disorders.

Do you need somebody to help you understand and manage the challenges in your life in confidence? My approach is existential, which does not judge emotional suffering but looks instead at how you uniquely experience the world. I will help you explore your lived experience in terms of your relationships; your emotional well-being; and your values, choices and sense of purpose. You may come at a time of distress with a particular difficulty, or you may have reached a stage when you want to deepen your understanding of yourself. I offer a safe and supportive space where you can begin to make sense of whatever is troubling you.

I'm an integrative therapist, which means I combine different types of therapy to focus on your individual needs, hopes and aims. If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, perhaps worried about family issues and relationships, affected by past memories or present circumstances, it can be hard to know which way to turn. I can help you find your way through difficult thoughts and emotions. Whatever is on your mind, I'll listen with compassion and without judgement, offering a supportive space to help you get where you want to be.

I'm a chartered psychologist with over a decade of experience working in the NHS with a wide range of presenting issues including trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, perinatal MH, chronic health conditions, OCD and sexual health. I have experience working with adults, young adults, children and couples. I currently work part time in an NHS perinatal service.

I specialize in women's mental health, combining evidenced-based interventions with a holistic health approach and a non-judgemental environment. I can help you with: low mood and sadness, feelings of stress and anxiety, low self-worth or negative body image, relationship issues with partner, family or friends, fertility and pregnancy difficulties, motherhood & caregiving challenges, trauma from domestic violence, sexual abuse, etc. sexual problems such as lack of desire or difficulty reaching orgasm, challenges with hormone-related conditions including PMS, PMDD, PCOS and menopause.