Gottman Method Counselling in South West London, London
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Tara Gallagher. Talking Therapy. Emdr. Couples Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW7
Using therapies like Psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, and Gottman Method, sessions are tailored to each client to foster positive change.
Since 2009, I've been committed to supporting clients in their healing journey by offering talking therapy and conducting over 4000 successful EMDR sessions. Specialised training with Esther Perel enriches my marriage counselling approach, exploring issues like freedom versus security, struggles with intimacy and connection, emotional shutdowns, conflicts over finances and recurring arguments. In therapy, we start by understanding your story's narrative. We unravel underlying beliefs like "I'm not good enough," "It's my fault," and "I'm unsafe." Together, we collaborate to establish secure attachment and facilitate repair.
Using therapies like Psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, and Gottman Method, sessions are tailored to each client to foster positive change.
Since 2009, I've been committed to supporting clients in their healing journey by offering talking therapy and conducting over 4000 successful EMDR sessions. Specialised training with Esther Perel enriches my marriage counselling approach, exploring issues like freedom versus security, struggles with intimacy and connection, emotional shutdowns, conflicts over finances and recurring arguments. In therapy, we start by understanding your story's narrative. We unravel underlying beliefs like "I'm not good enough," "It's my fault," and "I'm unsafe." Together, we collaborate to establish secure attachment and facilitate repair.
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Sasha McBean
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW4 (Online Only)
I am an accredited and highly experienced therapist, who takes an integrative approach to talking therapy. I am accredited by the BACP & The Royal National Institute of Blind People, to work with individuals. I also help couples, using 'The Gottman Method'. Your health can be impacted at any point in life, so it is important to get the help that you need when you need it. Clients come to me for a variety of reasons. I can help you deal with problematic behaviour, anxiety, low self-esteem, intimacy & relationship issues. Often, it is the most resilient person who stays silent. But, you are not alone you can always turn to me.
I am an accredited and highly experienced therapist, who takes an integrative approach to talking therapy. I am accredited by the BACP & The Royal National Institute of Blind People, to work with individuals. I also help couples, using 'The Gottman Method'. Your health can be impacted at any point in life, so it is important to get the help that you need when you need it. Clients come to me for a variety of reasons. I can help you deal with problematic behaviour, anxiety, low self-esteem, intimacy & relationship issues. Often, it is the most resilient person who stays silent. But, you are not alone you can always turn to me.
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I offer a confidential, warm, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your problems and help you work towards feeling happier. I work with individuals to address a range of issues including confidence/self esteem, loneliness, stress/anxiety, dating and relationship challenges, body image, low desire, compulsive sexual behaviours, recovery from abuse and sexual function problems (erection, pain and penetration difficulties). I also work with couples on issues such as communication, sex, open relationships, infidelity and divorce. I identify as a heterosexual woman and practise in an LGBTQ+ affirmative and kink-friendly way.
I offer a confidential, warm, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your problems and help you work towards feeling happier. I work with individuals to address a range of issues including confidence/self esteem, loneliness, stress/anxiety, dating and relationship challenges, body image, low desire, compulsive sexual behaviours, recovery from abuse and sexual function problems (erection, pain and penetration difficulties). I also work with couples on issues such as communication, sex, open relationships, infidelity and divorce. I identify as a heterosexual woman and practise in an LGBTQ+ affirmative and kink-friendly way.
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NOATerapi - Nuray Ozben Avsar
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW7
Nuray Ozben Avsar completed her undergraduate degree in Psychological Counseling at Bogazici University and obtained her postgraduate in Psychology. She is a mental health professional practicing for the past 15 years. Mrs. Avsar is highly skilled in working with people across all age groups, including, children, teenagers, adults and older adults who are experiencing a various type of cognitive, behavioural, emotional and physical difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, low-self-esteem, loss and adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, social anxiety, emotional dysregulation, panic disorder, perfectionism..
Nuray Ozben Avsar completed her undergraduate degree in Psychological Counseling at Bogazici University and obtained her postgraduate in Psychology. She is a mental health professional practicing for the past 15 years. Mrs. Avsar is highly skilled in working with people across all age groups, including, children, teenagers, adults and older adults who are experiencing a various type of cognitive, behavioural, emotional and physical difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, low-self-esteem, loss and adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, social anxiety, emotional dysregulation, panic disorder, perfectionism..
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Hello and welcome! My name is Madeleine, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). I work closely with people on their unique goals, including: building self esteem, working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career transitions and limiting behaviours. I can help tailor an impactful and non judgemental space for you to explore, express, and relate as we touch on life's impacts, and cover new ground.
Hello and welcome! My name is Madeleine, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). I work closely with people on their unique goals, including: building self esteem, working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career transitions and limiting behaviours. I can help tailor an impactful and non judgemental space for you to explore, express, and relate as we touch on life's impacts, and cover new ground.
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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.
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.
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Dr Caroline Douglas-Pennant
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW3
I have worked in the NHS for 25 years, across a variety of settings and am currently undertaking an MA in Family Therapy. Neuro-biology and Somatic psychology are also areas that inform my practice. This includes helping individuals to understand choices around mental health medication, how the body and mind are 'one' and are both informed by the 'fight or flight' response, attachment styles and survival strategies. I use NVR (Non-Violent Resolution) to support families and young people with challenging behaviours.
I have worked in the NHS for 25 years, across a variety of settings and am currently undertaking an MA in Family Therapy. Neuro-biology and Somatic psychology are also areas that inform my practice. This includes helping individuals to understand choices around mental health medication, how the body and mind are 'one' and are both informed by the 'fight or flight' response, attachment styles and survival strategies. I use NVR (Non-Violent Resolution) to support families and young people with challenging behaviours.
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We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
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Flying Couch - Therapy At Home
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW3
Combat Zoom fatigue and long commutes to your therapists' office by having therapy in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Our therapists are DBS checked, accredited and fully insured. We support people with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, couple and relationship issues, family issues (including parenting and infertility), workplace stress, grief and loss, chronic illness and disability and much more. We travel across London (Zones 1-5) and we’re open between 7am-8pm Monday-Sunday.
Combat Zoom fatigue and long commutes to your therapists' office by having therapy in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Our therapists are DBS checked, accredited and fully insured. We support people with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, couple and relationship issues, family issues (including parenting and infertility), workplace stress, grief and loss, chronic illness and disability and much more. We travel across London (Zones 1-5) and we’re open between 7am-8pm Monday-Sunday.
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Seeking support takes courage, so congratulations on taking that first step! Whether you are struggling with a crisis, looking for a space to talk and reflect, or something in between, we can take on your challenges together. My mission is to help you fulfill your therapeutic goals by helping you strengthen your emotional well being, improve your interpersonal relationships, gain insight and understanding around your triggers and reactions, while gaining the necessary tools to be in control.
Seeking support takes courage, so congratulations on taking that first step! Whether you are struggling with a crisis, looking for a space to talk and reflect, or something in between, we can take on your challenges together. My mission is to help you fulfill your therapeutic goals by helping you strengthen your emotional well being, improve your interpersonal relationships, gain insight and understanding around your triggers and reactions, while gaining the necessary tools to be in control.
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Jacqueline Murungi Accred
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW17
Hello, I'm psychotherapist with over 10 years of extensive training, invaluable skills, knowledge, & experience which has enabled me to work effectively with different ages, races & genders on different concerns. This includes helping you to get to the deep root of what is causing your anxiety, depression, identity issues, guilt, fear, shame, stress, trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, inter-generational trauma, abuse, low self esteem & understand unhealthy negative beliefs about yourself, others, life and find a way to move beyond the thoughts & feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness to finding meaning, purpose & appropriate solutions.
Hello, I'm psychotherapist with over 10 years of extensive training, invaluable skills, knowledge, & experience which has enabled me to work effectively with different ages, races & genders on different concerns. This includes helping you to get to the deep root of what is causing your anxiety, depression, identity issues, guilt, fear, shame, stress, trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, inter-generational trauma, abuse, low self esteem & understand unhealthy negative beliefs about yourself, others, life and find a way to move beyond the thoughts & feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness to finding meaning, purpose & appropriate solutions.
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Looking for someone who can help you explore your issues or challenges in a non-judgemental and genuine manner? I support clients in making positive changes, building resilience and achieving personal growth. Going to counselling can be daunting: I hope to offer clients a place of safety and compassion, and a therapeutic relationship instilled with warmth, energy and humour. I tailor my approach to each client’s needs. I’m an integrative counsellor meaning I believe you’ve the skills to overcome the challenges you’re facing and I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches to help unpick your patterns and flourish.
Looking for someone who can help you explore your issues or challenges in a non-judgemental and genuine manner? I support clients in making positive changes, building resilience and achieving personal growth. Going to counselling can be daunting: I hope to offer clients a place of safety and compassion, and a therapeutic relationship instilled with warmth, energy and humour. I tailor my approach to each client’s needs. I’m an integrative counsellor meaning I believe you’ve the skills to overcome the challenges you’re facing and I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches to help unpick your patterns and flourish.
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Long Term Relationships, Marriage, and Intimacy are my areas of passion. I have been in private practice for nearly 16 years. Those of us who are in relationships understand the complexities and hardships that come along with trying to maintain love, closeness and intimacy.
Long Term Relationships, Marriage, and Intimacy are my areas of passion. I have been in private practice for nearly 16 years. Those of us who are in relationships understand the complexities and hardships that come along with trying to maintain love, closeness and intimacy.
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Are you having more bad days than good? Feeling fed-up, depressed, anxious or grieving and having trouble ‘to shake’ those difficult feelings? Perhaps you are feeling stuck or having trouble with your relationships? We can feel we ‘should’ be able to cope which can be make our differcult feelings more tough and feel very isolating for you too. I know how daunting it can be to share your thoughts and feelings with someone. Before becoming a therapist, I felt the same. Together can create a create a sanctuary, a place where you can ‘come as you are’ and share what is you are experiencing. A time and space, just for you
Are you having more bad days than good? Feeling fed-up, depressed, anxious or grieving and having trouble ‘to shake’ those difficult feelings? Perhaps you are feeling stuck or having trouble with your relationships? We can feel we ‘should’ be able to cope which can be make our differcult feelings more tough and feel very isolating for you too. I know how daunting it can be to share your thoughts and feelings with someone. Before becoming a therapist, I felt the same. Together can create a create a sanctuary, a place where you can ‘come as you are’ and share what is you are experiencing. A time and space, just for you
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Pinar McGivern
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW4
I practice mindfulness based Core Process Psychotherapy, empowering clients to use their own inner wisdom to live more fulfilling lives, transforming the way they see their issues. I mainly work with relationship issues, separation, depression, anxiety and panic attack, grief, self harm and addictions.
I practice mindfulness based Core Process Psychotherapy, empowering clients to use their own inner wisdom to live more fulfilling lives, transforming the way they see their issues. I mainly work with relationship issues, separation, depression, anxiety and panic attack, grief, self harm and addictions.
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As a high achiever you are used to success. You work hard, you enjoy work and you have meaningful relationships, but something is missing. You've tried all manner of ways to fill this gap - working more, working harder, prioritising your personal life, your health, your relationships - but it never quite fits. You wonder how you can achieve at work, but not in other areas of your life? Will it always be this exhausting? What if you could ditch the hustle and find a different way to show up in your life, your work, your relationships?
As a high achiever you are used to success. You work hard, you enjoy work and you have meaningful relationships, but something is missing. You've tried all manner of ways to fill this gap - working more, working harder, prioritising your personal life, your health, your relationships - but it never quite fits. You wonder how you can achieve at work, but not in other areas of your life? Will it always be this exhausting? What if you could ditch the hustle and find a different way to show up in your life, your work, your relationships?
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Gillian Beckwith
Psychotherapist, MA, COSRT Accred
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW10 (Online Only)
Taking a break 23rd May-4th June 2024 inclusive. Fully qualified and highly experienced with all sexual and relational dilemmas, and especially when matters are usually fuelled by anxiety/depression which can come with a sense of loneliness or isolation. I happily work with all kinds of couples or individuals on their relationships and also general personal dilemmas, for example, grief, loss, anxiety, depression and I have done so for a long time. Using a clinical supervisor, I maintain regular sessions about my (anonymised) client work to ensure consistently effective therapy. I have industry-standard insurance.
Taking a break 23rd May-4th June 2024 inclusive. Fully qualified and highly experienced with all sexual and relational dilemmas, and especially when matters are usually fuelled by anxiety/depression which can come with a sense of loneliness or isolation. I happily work with all kinds of couples or individuals on their relationships and also general personal dilemmas, for example, grief, loss, anxiety, depression and I have done so for a long time. Using a clinical supervisor, I maintain regular sessions about my (anonymised) client work to ensure consistently effective therapy. I have industry-standard insurance.
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Lauretta Wilson
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW19
I am a counselling psychologist with over 20 years experience working with children, adults, couples and families. I use solution focused, positive therapies that get you closer to your goals and values, teaching you tools and techniques to manage your life better and live life as you need to. I work with mental health conditions - anxieties/OCD, depression, phobias, confidence issues, relationship breakdowns, smoking cessation and weight loss, just to name a few!
I am a counselling psychologist with over 20 years experience working with children, adults, couples and families. I use solution focused, positive therapies that get you closer to your goals and values, teaching you tools and techniques to manage your life better and live life as you need to. I work with mental health conditions - anxieties/OCD, depression, phobias, confidence issues, relationship breakdowns, smoking cessation and weight loss, just to name a few!
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Sarah Anne Mac Farlane
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW19 (Online Only)
Hi. I am Sarah. I am a fully qualified and registered counsellor with over 8 years experience. My focus areas are: Depression, anxiety, Grief, self-esteem issues, Trauma (PTSD and complex PTSD) as well as Couples counselling. I work with both Teens and adults online via zoom. I provide a non judgmental safe space to explore your current issues using an Integrative approach- I use elements of CBT, BWRT, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Existential therapy, and Emotion Freedom technique.
Hi. I am Sarah. I am a fully qualified and registered counsellor with over 8 years experience. My focus areas are: Depression, anxiety, Grief, self-esteem issues, Trauma (PTSD and complex PTSD) as well as Couples counselling. I work with both Teens and adults online via zoom. I provide a non judgmental safe space to explore your current issues using an Integrative approach- I use elements of CBT, BWRT, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Existential therapy, and Emotion Freedom technique.
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Counselling is a confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs or experiences over a period of time with the support of a trained listener. It is a non-judgmental, safe space, which helps to be able to reflect what is happening in your life and find alternative ways of handling them. Talking it through with a trusted counsellor helps to develop self-awareness and insight into how a person relates both to themselves and to those around them, along with finding new methods of dealing with everyday life experiences.
Counselling is a confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs or experiences over a period of time with the support of a trained listener. It is a non-judgmental, safe space, which helps to be able to reflect what is happening in your life and find alternative ways of handling them. Talking it through with a trusted counsellor helps to develop self-awareness and insight into how a person relates both to themselves and to those around them, along with finding new methods of dealing with everyday life experiences.
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Gottman Method Counsellors
How does the Gottman method work?
One of the core doctrines of the Gottman method is that negative emotions hurt relationships about five times more than positive emotions help them. Thus, couples require five times more positive interactions than negative interactions with each other. The therapist will guide clients on how to improve communication and understanding of each other to manage conflict and have their emotional needs met. The therapist will also advise couples on how to repair relations with each other when conflict arises, and therefore avoid lasting damage.
Is the Gottman method evidence-based?
Yes, this method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy. The method is based on more than 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the psychologists who developed the method. The Gottmans analysed decades of data to draw conclusions about what types of interactions are likely to lead to specific results, and which interventions are most likely to lead to success. Studies have found that this approach leads to improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, communication skills, and a lower rate of divorce.
How long does the Gottman method take?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and an average course of treatment is around 10 sessions. In some cases, such as for couples dealing with a critical problem, the therapist will suggest an intensive course of treatment, with daily sessions over the first two to four days. Treatment is complete when the couple is satisfied and has met the goals they’ve set, and when the therapist believes they have the skills to continue on their own.
Is the Gottman method effective?
Through the Gottman method, couples can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. This treatment has been used for more than 40 years; the method is supported by empirical research, including randomised controlled trials that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving relationship outcomes for couples. Like any talk therapy, success or failure depends in large part on how committed the clients are to making positive changes and working toward results.