Adoption Counselling in South West London, London
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Nicola Jane Thexton
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW13 (Online Only)
I am an adoption trained counsellor and can offer support to those who have been adopted and adopters.
I believe that emotional and psychological distress is a sign that life or social circumstances are preventing us from achieving our goals. I would create a warm therapeutic space for us to explore together the barriers that are preventing you from leading your best life. I believe that each person whether young or old has huge potential and resources to change. I would listen carefully and challenge sensitively offering up new perspectives and possibilities for growth. I hope that you will build on our sessions so that you can approach life with more clarity and ease.
I am an adoption trained counsellor and can offer support to those who have been adopted and adopters.
I believe that emotional and psychological distress is a sign that life or social circumstances are preventing us from achieving our goals. I would create a warm therapeutic space for us to explore together the barriers that are preventing you from leading your best life. I believe that each person whether young or old has huge potential and resources to change. I would listen carefully and challenge sensitively offering up new perspectives and possibilities for growth. I hope that you will build on our sessions so that you can approach life with more clarity and ease.
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Anxiety/Stress -Traumatic experiences -Work stress -Pressure to make life choices - Support through life changes -Depression/feeling stuck - solation/loneliness -Overwhelming feelings -Feeling lost/empty -Life events -Loss/bereavement -Adoption - Divorce -Identity - Exploring and embracing your individuation -Gender, Sexuality - Relationships -Others.
I am an experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a private practice in South London. The Therapeutic process explores rooted problems and behavioural patterns repeated through life. It helps to expand awareness and self-knowledge so that you learn to recognise, understand and deal better with overwhelming feelings and thoughts. In my practice I offer a calm, safe and confidential setting where we work together in finding ways of making more sense of your life experiences and developing a greater capacity to embrace your own life history, life’s events, difficulties and opportunities.
Anxiety/Stress -Traumatic experiences -Work stress -Pressure to make life choices - Support through life changes -Depression/feeling stuck - solation/loneliness -Overwhelming feelings -Feeling lost/empty -Life events -Loss/bereavement -Adoption - Divorce -Identity - Exploring and embracing your individuation -Gender, Sexuality - Relationships -Others.
I am an experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a private practice in South London. The Therapeutic process explores rooted problems and behavioural patterns repeated through life. It helps to expand awareness and self-knowledge so that you learn to recognise, understand and deal better with overwhelming feelings and thoughts. In my practice I offer a calm, safe and confidential setting where we work together in finding ways of making more sense of your life experiences and developing a greater capacity to embrace your own life history, life’s events, difficulties and opportunities.
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Kate Alice Taylor
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW1W
I have wide experience of all sorts of issues concerned with abandonment, adoption, neglect, identity and a sense of belonging, unwanted habits or coping mechanisms, relationship breakdown, anxiety, low mood and depression, big life decisions, loss, and grief.
Having trained as Group Analyst and psychotherapist after working in the corporate sector, I bring a range of life and professional experience to my practice. I am a qualified Group Analyst and Psychotherapist, working with groups, and individuals. My experience extends from training and working in the NHS, to the voluntary sector, private practice and to post graduate education as the Convenor of the Qualifying Course at the Institute of Group Analysis.
I have wide experience of all sorts of issues concerned with abandonment, adoption, neglect, identity and a sense of belonging, unwanted habits or coping mechanisms, relationship breakdown, anxiety, low mood and depression, big life decisions, loss, and grief.
Having trained as Group Analyst and psychotherapist after working in the corporate sector, I bring a range of life and professional experience to my practice. I am a qualified Group Analyst and Psychotherapist, working with groups, and individuals. My experience extends from training and working in the NHS, to the voluntary sector, private practice and to post graduate education as the Convenor of the Qualifying Course at the Institute of Group Analysis.
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People seek therapy for different reasons, life issues, trauma due to mental or physical events, loss of a loved one, or a breakdown of a relationship. Choosing therapy can be a route to discover better ways of managing moments of anxiety or depression. As well as working with individuals, I am experienced at working with couples who are struggling to stay together or trying to part amicably. I also work with couples and individuals who experience issues on becoming parents (fertility/adoption) or with those who find it difficult to make the decision to parent because of their own past experiences.
People seek therapy for different reasons, life issues, trauma due to mental or physical events, loss of a loved one, or a breakdown of a relationship. Choosing therapy can be a route to discover better ways of managing moments of anxiety or depression. As well as working with individuals, I am experienced at working with couples who are struggling to stay together or trying to part amicably. I also work with couples and individuals who experience issues on becoming parents (fertility/adoption) or with those who find it difficult to make the decision to parent because of their own past experiences.
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Sally Coombe
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW15
Waitlist for new clients
I've supported people with many issues; anxiety, depression, postnatal depression, OCD, relationship difficulties, sexuality, identity, gender dysphoria, self esteem, self harm, abuse, adoption, trauma, bereavement/loss.
You may be reading this as you’re finding things in life difficult at the moment. You may be struggling with thoughts or certain circumstances, maybe you can’t pin point what you’re going through; you just know you need some support. I offer you a safe and non judgmental space to explore what is happening, and help you to understand why you’re feeling the way you are. I personalise my work with you and provide tools to support you to work through the difficulties you are experiencing. You may be searching for the right counsellor, or you may be the parent/carer of a young person who needs support.
I've supported people with many issues; anxiety, depression, postnatal depression, OCD, relationship difficulties, sexuality, identity, gender dysphoria, self esteem, self harm, abuse, adoption, trauma, bereavement/loss.
You may be reading this as you’re finding things in life difficult at the moment. You may be struggling with thoughts or certain circumstances, maybe you can’t pin point what you’re going through; you just know you need some support. I offer you a safe and non judgmental space to explore what is happening, and help you to understand why you’re feeling the way you are. I personalise my work with you and provide tools to support you to work through the difficulties you are experiencing. You may be searching for the right counsellor, or you may be the parent/carer of a young person who needs support.
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Philip Anthony Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW10
I have experience with anxiety, teens, ADHD, self-esteem, discrimination, harassment, grief, adoption, abuse etc.
Talking about personal issues can be difficult but I am here to support your individual needs. I work with children, young people, and adults. Contacting a counsellor can scary if you have never done it before, but please be assured we will move at your own speed in your own time. You can contact me via email or phone, then decide after the free initial consultation if you want to continue. Limited Concessions for students. (Student I.D required). Individuals face to face, zoom or phone. DBS Checked. Memberships: BACP, BPS
I have experience with anxiety, teens, ADHD, self-esteem, discrimination, harassment, grief, adoption, abuse etc.
Talking about personal issues can be difficult but I am here to support your individual needs. I work with children, young people, and adults. Contacting a counsellor can scary if you have never done it before, but please be assured we will move at your own speed in your own time. You can contact me via email or phone, then decide after the free initial consultation if you want to continue. Limited Concessions for students. (Student I.D required). Individuals face to face, zoom or phone. DBS Checked. Memberships: BACP, BPS
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I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space to help you feel comfortable, and to experience being really heard, so you can deepen your self-awareness and self-understanding. I fully recognise and value the human need for connection to self and others. Many people who are struggling to find meaning in life can feel disconnected from themselves and others. This can negatively impact their ability to form meaningful relationships and attain personal goals. I draw on a range of different psychotherapeutic models, to find the right way of working with you in each given moment.
I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space to help you feel comfortable, and to experience being really heard, so you can deepen your self-awareness and self-understanding. I fully recognise and value the human need for connection to self and others. Many people who are struggling to find meaning in life can feel disconnected from themselves and others. This can negatively impact their ability to form meaningful relationships and attain personal goals. I draw on a range of different psychotherapeutic models, to find the right way of working with you in each given moment.
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Crystal Luk-Worrall
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Music Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW19
Did you know 1 out 5 children in the UK experiences mental health challenges that affects their ways of relating with loved ones at some point during their childhood? Getting appropriate support at an early stage is important for children who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. Children struggling with their emotions often act out or become withdrawn. These responses are put down as behaviour issues while in fact they are children's way of communicating to adults that they need support. Music Therapy is the perfect tool for children who are not ready to 'talk it through' to express themselves in ways that motivates them.
Did you know 1 out 5 children in the UK experiences mental health challenges that affects their ways of relating with loved ones at some point during their childhood? Getting appropriate support at an early stage is important for children who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. Children struggling with their emotions often act out or become withdrawn. These responses are put down as behaviour issues while in fact they are children's way of communicating to adults that they need support. Music Therapy is the perfect tool for children who are not ready to 'talk it through' to express themselves in ways that motivates them.
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Ingrid is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and fulfil their potential, by combining a knowledge and understanding of coaching and psychology. This is done by providing challenging and thought provoking questions that lead to clarity, have breakthroughs or answer difficult questions, which in turn can lead to transformation. Ingrid’s experience, coupled with a passion for positive psychology, that is, the focus on human strengths rather than weaknesses, has led to the understanding of the power of shifting one’s perspective. Much is to gain from challenging and difficult experiences in life.
Ingrid is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and fulfil their potential, by combining a knowledge and understanding of coaching and psychology. This is done by providing challenging and thought provoking questions that lead to clarity, have breakthroughs or answer difficult questions, which in turn can lead to transformation. Ingrid’s experience, coupled with a passion for positive psychology, that is, the focus on human strengths rather than weaknesses, has led to the understanding of the power of shifting one’s perspective. Much is to gain from challenging and difficult experiences in life.
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I am a systemic and family psychotherapist with 18 years of experience working in mental health services in the NHS.. I have experience working with children and adults who suffer from mental health or emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety and panic, and eating disorders. I also work with couples who are looking to improve their relationship, and I am registered with the Emotionally Focused Therapy Institute (ICEEFT). My approach to therapy recognises that the individual, as well as their family members all have strengths and strategies which can be used to overcome symptoms and difficulties.
I am a systemic and family psychotherapist with 18 years of experience working in mental health services in the NHS.. I have experience working with children and adults who suffer from mental health or emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety and panic, and eating disorders. I also work with couples who are looking to improve their relationship, and I am registered with the Emotionally Focused Therapy Institute (ICEEFT). My approach to therapy recognises that the individual, as well as their family members all have strengths and strategies which can be used to overcome symptoms and difficulties.
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I practice under an integrative approach which means I draw from a variety of models and techniques of counselling and psychotherapy to ensure that anyone who comes to see me has the opportunity to be met and understood as a unique individual. I provide a safe, contained and confidential space, where you can explore your unique issues, providing a non-judgemental and supportive space for you to work at your own pace. The principal goal in therapy is to assist in the learning of trusting in your own process, which gives way to self-empowerment and the ability to make choices from a deeper part of yourself.
I practice under an integrative approach which means I draw from a variety of models and techniques of counselling and psychotherapy to ensure that anyone who comes to see me has the opportunity to be met and understood as a unique individual. I provide a safe, contained and confidential space, where you can explore your unique issues, providing a non-judgemental and supportive space for you to work at your own pace. The principal goal in therapy is to assist in the learning of trusting in your own process, which gives way to self-empowerment and the ability to make choices from a deeper part of yourself.
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Life can be challenging sometimes and you may feel overwhelmed by difficult feelings or behaviours. Sometimes you may simply want to understand yourself better, realise your potential or improve your relationships. I am a professionally qualified and registered Adult and Forensic Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. Psychotherapy aims to help you overcome obstacles to make sense of your internal world and feel understood and supported. It could help you to achieve lasting and fulfilling change in relationships with others but also your most important relationship, the one you have with yourself.
Life can be challenging sometimes and you may feel overwhelmed by difficult feelings or behaviours. Sometimes you may simply want to understand yourself better, realise your potential or improve your relationships. I am a professionally qualified and registered Adult and Forensic Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. Psychotherapy aims to help you overcome obstacles to make sense of your internal world and feel understood and supported. It could help you to achieve lasting and fulfilling change in relationships with others but also your most important relationship, the one you have with yourself.
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Counselling can help you to explore and work through emotional difficulties you may be experiencing that could be affecting your thoughts and behaviours. It is a space for you to share things that you may be finding difficult to talk to your friends and family about. These difficulties may be from your past that are now causing problems in your present or from a more recent trauma you have experienced in your life such as a relationship break-up, loss of someone close to you or difficulties with getting to sleep or sleep not feeling like sleep anymore, but feeling more like an escape.
Counselling can help you to explore and work through emotional difficulties you may be experiencing that could be affecting your thoughts and behaviours. It is a space for you to share things that you may be finding difficult to talk to your friends and family about. These difficulties may be from your past that are now causing problems in your present or from a more recent trauma you have experienced in your life such as a relationship break-up, loss of someone close to you or difficulties with getting to sleep or sleep not feeling like sleep anymore, but feeling more like an escape.
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I am an experienced CBT therapist and integrative counsellor/psychotherapist working in private practice for Anxiety, Trauma, Personality Disorder, Depression, family mediation.I use mindfulness with my clients to help them to become more aware of the present moment and in acknowledging feelings and thoughts as they come and go.It’s been accepted as a useful therapy for anxiety and depression for years, and research suggests it's effective when practising reflection on yourself, switching off your auto pilot in order to discover your real feelings, and this can have an positive influence on our well being.
I am an experienced CBT therapist and integrative counsellor/psychotherapist working in private practice for Anxiety, Trauma, Personality Disorder, Depression, family mediation.I use mindfulness with my clients to help them to become more aware of the present moment and in acknowledging feelings and thoughts as they come and go.It’s been accepted as a useful therapy for anxiety and depression for years, and research suggests it's effective when practising reflection on yourself, switching off your auto pilot in order to discover your real feelings, and this can have an positive influence on our well being.
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Bethany Ashley-Smith
Counsellor, COSRT General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW19
Do you struggle with ADHD, Addiction or Trauma? Have you tried ways of managing any of these aspects and felt that its not working, not sustainable or just to painful? Maybe you dont know where to start or really what the problem is. Therapy or coaching is a great place to start your journey and make sense of how you feel, what you would like to achieve and what this may look like. Sometimes life can feel complicated and feeling heard and making sense of why you may be feeling like you do can be a great starting place.
Do you struggle with ADHD, Addiction or Trauma? Have you tried ways of managing any of these aspects and felt that its not working, not sustainable or just to painful? Maybe you dont know where to start or really what the problem is. Therapy or coaching is a great place to start your journey and make sense of how you feel, what you would like to achieve and what this may look like. Sometimes life can feel complicated and feeling heard and making sense of why you may be feeling like you do can be a great starting place.
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Tamara Baggili-Strachan
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW2
Well done! you have taken the hardest step and acknowledged that things aren't ok, this is where the healing begins. I am a warm and effective Therapist, who works on the basis that the problems we are struggling with can very often be traced back to our past relationships and experiences. I will gently yet firmly work alongside you to explore the origins of your emotional difficulties and help you change unhealthy patterns of relating. This should lead to real relief from the painful and uncomfortable thoughts and feelings you are currently experiencing.
Well done! you have taken the hardest step and acknowledged that things aren't ok, this is where the healing begins. I am a warm and effective Therapist, who works on the basis that the problems we are struggling with can very often be traced back to our past relationships and experiences. I will gently yet firmly work alongside you to explore the origins of your emotional difficulties and help you change unhealthy patterns of relating. This should lead to real relief from the painful and uncomfortable thoughts and feelings you are currently experiencing.
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Paul Barrett Counselling & Psychotherapy in London Paul is an integrative psychotherapist based in Chelsea and Little Venice. He is a fully clinically accredited UKCP counsellor and psychotherapist. He is also a member of the BACP, CCPE and EMDR Europhe follows their codes of conducts and ethics. Choosing a therapist can be a daunting process and it’s essential that you feel comfortable enough to share memories and information that will help with the therapy process. Whatever your reasons for seeking help with an issue, it takes great courage. People are often fearful of ‘exposing’ their deepest selves. Pauls room is a safe place..
Paul Barrett Counselling & Psychotherapy in London Paul is an integrative psychotherapist based in Chelsea and Little Venice. He is a fully clinically accredited UKCP counsellor and psychotherapist. He is also a member of the BACP, CCPE and EMDR Europhe follows their codes of conducts and ethics. Choosing a therapist can be a daunting process and it’s essential that you feel comfortable enough to share memories and information that will help with the therapy process. Whatever your reasons for seeking help with an issue, it takes great courage. People are often fearful of ‘exposing’ their deepest selves. Pauls room is a safe place..
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I am trained to work with adults of 18 and above. I am fully inclusive in my practice and welcome clients from all communities. I am a member of BACP, MBACP and adhere to their ethical code in my practice. Alongside my private practice, I work pro bono with a charity providing therapy for a self- selected fee. I provide a safe, compassionate, confidential, and non-judgemental space. I can help with single, specific problems or broader, more existential issues like depression. I will meet you with an open mind and, metaphorically speaking, 'hold you' as we work through your problems.
I am trained to work with adults of 18 and above. I am fully inclusive in my practice and welcome clients from all communities. I am a member of BACP, MBACP and adhere to their ethical code in my practice. Alongside my private practice, I work pro bono with a charity providing therapy for a self- selected fee. I provide a safe, compassionate, confidential, and non-judgemental space. I can help with single, specific problems or broader, more existential issues like depression. I will meet you with an open mind and, metaphorically speaking, 'hold you' as we work through your problems.
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I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Coach & placement Supervisor working towards Certification www.counsellingsupervisors.co.uk - Counselling Supervisor, I offer a safe non-judgemental and confidential space for you to freely explore your situation and understand it better. We can work together to understand your past ,see were you want to be in your life and explore the best way of getting there.My passion is to help people fulfil their potential and to help them through the difficult times.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Coach & placement Supervisor working towards Certification www.counsellingsupervisors.co.uk - Counselling Supervisor, I offer a safe non-judgemental and confidential space for you to freely explore your situation and understand it better. We can work together to understand your past ,see were you want to be in your life and explore the best way of getting there.My passion is to help people fulfil their potential and to help them through the difficult times.
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Are you seeking to unleash your full potential or wish to discover more about who you are and why you may feel stuck in life? Are you anxious and/or depressed and want to find some relief from your symptoms? Do you find yourself struggling to maintain and establish relationships? Do you experience mental health problems or emotional difficulties? Have you become aware that you are repeating the same patterns and ending up in similar situations? Do you struggle with your sexuality? I can help you gain insight into your difficulties and help you make appropriate lifestyle choices and solve your personal problems.
Are you seeking to unleash your full potential or wish to discover more about who you are and why you may feel stuck in life? Are you anxious and/or depressed and want to find some relief from your symptoms? Do you find yourself struggling to maintain and establish relationships? Do you experience mental health problems or emotional difficulties? Have you become aware that you are repeating the same patterns and ending up in similar situations? Do you struggle with your sexuality? I can help you gain insight into your difficulties and help you make appropriate lifestyle choices and solve your personal problems.
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Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.