Stress Counselling in South East London, London

I am a qualified integrative counsellor, offering individuals and couples a safe and confidential place for support, exploration and transformation. I believe that a respectful and non-judgmental environment is crucial in therapy, and this is an essential element of my work. I always welcome whole authentic feelings from my clients, without putting a negative label on them. To be able to explore overwhelming feelings such as: guilt, embarrassment, shame, anger, fear, and many others, without feeling judged, requires trust to be present. Even the decision to come to counselling is a courageous step - facing our difficulties is never easy.

Whatever may be troubling you, I can help. Our lives are impacted by our history, culture, social circumstances, friendships and a whole host of other factors. These aspects condition us to respond and interact with people and situations in our lives in very particular ways. My work with you would be to understand your life from your unique perspective and help you get in touch with a more resourced part of yourself, which is beyond the psychological and social conditioning, to help you overcome any difficulties or challenges you may be facing.

I provide a confidential, non-judgemental and accepting space for you to explore your emotions, issues and difficulties and express your thoughts and feelings. My aim is to help my client gain a better understanding of their situation. I have experience working with people from all different backgrounds and dealing with a wide variety of issues.

I am Dr Kirsty Carmichael and I am a Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with more than 12 years experience of working in the NHS. I offer a range of psychological therapies for adults, young people, couples and families.

You may have landed on this page because something isn’t feeling right. Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. Maybe you're struggling with past trauma, navigating current relationships with loved ones, or struggling to love and accept yourself. Whatever it is, there's space for you here. In my therapy room, it’s us against the problem. You bring your life story – the ups, the downs, and everything in between – and I bring lots of tools, insights, empathy, and a wealth of experience.

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 am a qualified Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, who works with individuals, couples and families. I have extensive experience in working with children and their families where there are worries about a child's behaviour or emotional wellbeing. I focus on how the difficulties impact on different family members and by working collaboratively with family members, develop new ways of understanding and working through the problems . I have experience of working in a Child Mental Health service and working with children and families that have been affected by trauma and loss.

I offer specialised online and in person trauma therapy utilising EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapy for trauma-related conditions such as PTSD, C-PTSD, phobias and fears, and complex grief. I am a neurodiversity-affirming therapist and am able to adapt EMDR to suit the needs of neurodivergents clients.

I am an experienced Person-Centred Counselling Psychotherapist specialising in Psychodynamic. This gives me the flexibility to tailor different therapeutic sessions. I use insights and techniques from several different schools of counselling. The heart of my practice is “person-centred” this means that you are the expert of your own process and personal development. This approach facilitates the personal growth and building relationships; between the clients and myself to enable us to explore and utilise the client's own strengths and personal identity.

Searching online for a therapist might not be easy, but finding a good fit is essential to feel safe and get the most out of your effort, time, and money. If you are reading this... ...then the chances are, something is troubling you, something is not right, something is not working for you right now in your life. So, something needs to be addressed, acknowledged, processed, changed and healed in order for you to move forward with your life. You have the opportunity in therapy to learn how to reassert control over your heart, mind, body and soul. ...and that's where I can help!

I am currently not accepting any new couples or in person referrals. Online sessions are available.

As a dedicated CBT therapist I work with clients who suffer with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, emotional eating and more. CBT is a talk based therapy that uses techniques to help clients trapped in negative thought patterns, emotions and behaviours move to positive ones to improve the quality of day to day life. We will work together to achieving your therapy goals. With a person centered approach I empower individuals through self awareness to better understand their thought process, navigate their emotional landscape and express their behaviours differently.

Many people seek therapy at some point in their life. This might be to address a specific problem, work through something in their past, or help them to move their life more in line with their values. During our initial meeting, we will develop a shared understanding of your difficulties and therapy goals in the context of your life experiences, your background and your current circumstances. This will allow us to create a treatment plan together that is specifically tailored to your individual needs, and aims to help you make meaningful changes. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your experiences.

Feeling isolated, stuck, numb or in distress? Struggling with past experiences affecting your current connections? Close relationships lacking depth or intimacy? Or following a similar destructive pattern? Wrestling with worthlessness or asserting yourself? Facing a new crisis or transition? Life feeling empty and meaningless? Counselling can help remedy these issues. I specialise in exploring relationships, addressing communication challenges, conflicts, intimacy issues, family dynamics, and self-improvement. My compassionate, non-judgmental, client-centred approach creates a warm, inclusive, respectful, and confidential space.

I imagine you’re here because life feels just too much for you right now. I am sorry you’re struggling but you don’t have to do this on your own. Do contact me. I counsel people who feel anxious, lost or stuck. We’ll explore together these difficulties and look for new solutions, so you can move forward with your life feeling lighter and more empowered. I hold a holistic approach, with the core idea that wellbeing is attained through a balance across our physical, emotional, intellectual, environmental and spiritual health. I try to include all of these dimensions so you can bring as much of yourself as you want into our sessions.

I have 15 years of experience in private practice, Working as an integrative psychologist, combining therapy approaches to fit my client’s needs best. With a background in theater and sports, I am an active, creative and engaging therapist. ​Please check out my website for info about me: www.lironarosenthal.com

If you are looking for a safe confidential space to explore difficult emotions and you are interested in using a creative model of therapy to explore them please get in touch. I have worked with individuals and groups in the NHS and at my private practice for over 15 years.

Life can be tough. But therapy can offer you a unique opportunity for your voice to be heard - for your pain to be acknowledged. I provide a compassionate, safe space where you can share your experiences without shame or fear of judgement. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, loss or trauma. You may be at a crossroads in your life and have no idea which way to turn. You may be confused about who you are - to yourself or to others. Whatever the issue, I believe that the therapeutic relationship can be used to explore difficult thoughts and feelings and help deepen your understanding of yourself and the world.

Hello my name is Kate and I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with autistic adults and teenagers. I am trained in using the DISCO to assess and diagnose autistic people. I am interested in working with individuals to discover and understand their unique profile so that I can help them manage the challenges they face. I have considerable experience of working with autistic girls and women with autism as they are often missed and misunderstood. I also have an excellent understanding of the often misunderstood mental health challenges autistic people have to grapple with.