Chronic Illness Counselling in South West London, London

I help people suffering from difficult to treat multi-symptom chronic illness conditions. I specialise in these conditions: fibromyalgia, treatment resistant depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue and long covid, chronic pain conditions and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD & ASD). Many of my patients have more than one of these conditions. I work together with Dr. Haldane in a team, our Consultant psychologist at the London Resilience Clinic who also specialises in these conditions. I focus on not just spot treating symptoms but on improving your overall functioning, quality of life & resilience so you can thrive.

My name is Ellie and I’m a highly qualified integrative therapist. I have many years of experience working with presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, chronic illness adjustment, and relationship difficulties. Through my Doctorate, I am trained in several approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural, Dialectical, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centred therapy. I start by assessing each client, and then collaboratively tailor sessions to suit their individual needs. My work is underpinned by humanistic core values of empathy and compassion.

I am a Gestalt counsellor who believes in the transformative power of creative therapeutic approaches. By integrating dialogue, creative techniques, mindfulness, and poly-vagal exercises I help you explore how you perceive yourself and connect with your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I tailor my approach to your individual needs, combining various modalities to offer a unique and personalised experience. My goal is to empower you to increase self-awareness, build self-esteem and address any blocks that make you feel stuck. I am experienced working with neurodiversity, cultural and relational issues, abuse and chronic illness.

I am Zehra, a registered psychotherapist working in private practice. My approach to therapy is pluralistic/integrative where I tailor our work according to your therapeutic needs and goals. I specialise in working with loss and grief which includes bereavement and death but also loss of self/identity through significant life changes such as the end of a relationship(s), changes in physical and mental health due to chronic illness and life transitions such as moving countries or settling into university or work. Other sub-specialisations of mine include working with anxiety, depression and relational trauma (childhood and adult).

Thank you for visiting my page, perhaps you are struggling with relationships, overwhelmed with family commitments or work-related stress. You may be suffering from feelings of anxiety, low, depressive moods and a lack of joy and motivation. I am trained in multiple psychological modalities and adapt my approach to suit your needs. Please feel free to get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation, I would be happy to talk through how I work, and how I can help you through this difficult period.

Counselling allows you the space to explore your feelings, discomforts, confusion and anxieties. Life can be stressful and overwhelming, sometimes it is difficult to reach out for help. Whatever you are experiencing, by searching for a counsellor you have taken the first step towards investing in yourself. My approach to counselling is integrative, this means that I use different approaches and techniques to meet your needs. Alongside counselling, my previous work has included working with individuals with different learning disabilities, mental health needs and chronic illness.

Do you feel ripped apart and shaken to your core? You don't want to be a burden to your friends and you can't talk to family, it's all so overwhelming. The deepest pit of despair and hurt, mixed emotions, anguish, anger, confusion, barely coping with intense non- stop life changes. Loss of family, partner or treasured friend, sudden or chronic illness, even loss of the person you used to be! Aging, guilt about lifestyle, fear of a new job and moving... the prickly heartache from losing your beloved pet. You don't even have the strength to take the next step, to pull yourself through while trying to reach your old self.

Do you find life or relationships difficult ? Do you feel anxious, depressed, vulnerable, wanting to change but uncertain on how to proceed ? I am a London based BACP Senior Accredited Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and BPC Registered Psychodynamic Counsellor in private practice in Wimbledon, London, and Online. I specialise in Chronic and life-threatening health conditions, Personality and Psychosomatic Presentations, Relationship and Psychosexual issues (intimacy, desire, compulsive sexual behaviours, arousal disorders), and provide psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples in English and Italian.

I believe that every client is unique, so I like to tailor the sessions to you and your needs. I know how dauting it can be to trust and open up to a new person, therefore I offer a warm, confidential and safe space where you can unpack your thoughts and issues, encouraging you to gain a better understanding of your inner thoughts and concerns without the fear of being judged. Sometimes, but not always, we might look at the past and see how it has impacted and influenced your present. I believe that with the right support everyone has the ability to move towards the best version of themselves.

I work relationally with the clients I see, aiming to build a shared understanding of their difficulties. Using integrative techniques (including evidence based psychodynamic, existential, humanistic & cognitive behavioural modalities) I focus on encouraging individuals/couples to identify their existing challenges, build an understanding of themselves & their situation, & reflect on why they may feel the way they do. Through this process it is possible to build long term resilience & a more robust sense of self, having identified patterns of relating to others. This includes developing skills & techniques for coping in the future.

I specialize in three deeply challenging aspects of the human experience: trauma, critical illness and end-of-life. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where clients who face their darkest hours can explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. My experience covers a wide spectrum of traumatic experiences, PTSD, grief and loss, critical illness, palliative palliative care and complex bereavement. I love supporting clients on their unique journey towards self-discovery and well-being. I know from experience, that everyone has the capacity for healing and recovery and it is never too late for a positive transformation.

I am a BABCP accredited, EMDR trained Clinical Psychologist offering psychological therapy in South West London. I specialise in working with people affected by physical health conditions in particular respiratory conditions. I also support those with stress, anxiety and low mood.

The first step towards asking for help can be the hardest. Get in touch and we can take it together. My name is Claudine Astles and I work with clients in the Victoria area of central London, SW1, and also online. I am committed to offering a safe, non-judgemental space in which we can use counselling and therapy to explore your concerns, fears, and anxieties, and work together to help you reconnect with joy. I work with individuals on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully.

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years of private and NHS experience, working with adults, children and families. I have a particular interest in co-researching identity with people at significant transition points in their lives. This includes, but is not limited to, loss and bereavement, the challenges of a health condition, parenting, life-stage transitions, fertility issues, trauma. People may be experiencing low mood, anxiety & hopelessness and I offer a space to navigate these challenges and help people live in line with their values.

Many people come to therapy feeling low, anxious or lost, and I offer a space to explore those experiences and identify opportunities for doing things differently. I welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, and usually start by working with you to understand who you are and what is important to you. I draw on a range of approaches (e.g. narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and compassion focused approaches), with a particular focus on values and identity. I am experienced in supporting adults of all ages with a range of issues, such as low mood, stress, anxiety and shame.

I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.

My name is Dr Daniel O’Toole (Danny) and I am the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Citadel Psychology. I have over 15 years experience working in the NHS and have also worked in the private and voluntary sectors. ​ As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with patients experiencing a wide variety of emotional and psychological difficulties. I take a compassionate and person-centred approach to my therapeutic work and draw on a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

With over 18 years of scientific knowledge in psychology, and over 14 years of professional clinical experience she is an expert in behavioral and emotional change. Joanna’s experience includes psychological therapy for individuals, groups and couples with a variety of emotional and behavioural issues including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues

Are trauma experiences getting in the way of living a life in line with your goals, beliefs, values, and desires? Does anxiety stop you from doing the things you want to do? Do flashbacks get in the way of functioning at home, work, or school? Have you been diagnosed with a health condition and you’re finding it difficult to adapt? Therapy helps you understand the cause of your symptoms and how to break the cycle. You will learn skills to help you manage these symptoms so that you can achieve other things in your life that are important to you. These might be working, having a family, or simply living trauma-response free.