Counselling in St. John's Wood, London

I am an integrative psychotherapist, counsellor and drama therapist. I work with adolescents and adults, and have done so for over 15 years. This ranges from schools, health care settings, ranging from Norwood Children & Family Centres, Shaftsbury High School (special needs) and within the NHS at The Kingswood Centre. In addition, during the last 5 years,​ I have developed my private practice in which I have worked with clients with a wide variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self– confidence, low self–esteem, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, sexuality and self– harm.

Hello, I'm Sree. I have been working in the field of mental health for the past 12 years. I have worked with diverse populations with various mental health conditions. There will be moments in our lives where we feel the need to be supported, validated and understood. Unfortunately, these needs might not always be met. This can create a space for various triggers, and we might not even realise what those are. It's not easy to make sense of all the complexities we face on a day to day basis. Sometimes, it helps to reflect, understand and learn. I want to help you do that.

I am a psychotherapist accredited UKCP experienced at treating emotional and psychological issues. Until 2021 I divided my time between private practice and the NHS, where I was Principal Psychotherapist for a large NHS Trust. Now in full time private practice I have extensive experience of assessing and treating people from a variety of backgrounds whose problems range from severe and complex to more easily treatable problems including: Self-esteem, personal development, depression, anxiety, addictions, self-harm, personality problems and family and relationship concerns.

Therapy can be a life changing experience, a time for growth, exploration and personal development. You may be coming in the hope to resolve some past or current experiences or you may feel overwhelmed, confused, lost, stuck. You might be experiencing difficult symptoms and unhelpful behaviours that inhibit you from living your life to the full. Perhaps you struggle in your environment to fully thrive. I welcome people of any gender identity, sexuality or with any relationship style. I deeply respect difference and actively practice anti-racism. Together we can work on whatever might be the right approach for you.

Life can be unpredictable at times, throwing unexpected events our way. It's not uncommon to find ourselves in a crisis, feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what's happening. Maybe you're going through a tough time and it all feels a little too much to handle alone. If you're looking for a safe space to explore these challenges - both old and new - and to build a supportive relationship where you can feel heard and understood, then I'm here to help. Let's start with a consultation to discuss your needs and goals, and to see how we can work together to help you through this difficult time.

Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you have a need to prove to others that you are good enough? Do you depend on the opinions of other people? Do you have repetitive scenarios in your relationships? Are you fed up with your old habits? Whatever challenges you have it is very important to understand that we are all learning and nobody is perfect, otherwise we would not be here on the planet Earth. I invite you to explore and release what is on the way to the real You, what is holding you back. Imagine what it would feel like to have a true freedom in your life. What would it look like? What would it sound like?

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.

Looking for a therapist can be an overwhelming experience; however, it is already a good step in your journey. You may be needing to be listened to or seeking support for a particular challenge. Emotional pain and mental distress need a space to be explored and processed and therapy can offer a safe environment for this.Counseling and psychotherapy can provide an opportunity to be in a safe space where you can be listened to by someone who is unbiased and non-judgmental. By sharing your story and your experiences, and building trust and openness in the relationship with your therapist, we can attempt to gain deeper understanding.

I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with individuals and couples presenting with sexual and relationship difficulties. I have a background of working in NHS Sexual Health services, and am experienced in supporting people presenting with pain during sex, vaginismus, vulvodynia, low desire, concerns about libido, difficulties related to orgasm, unreliable erections, and anxiety about sex and relationships. The psychological therapy I provide is evidence-based and draws on a variety of approaches including CBT, CFT, Systemic Family Therapy, Sex Therapy techniques and Psychodynamically-informed Therapy.

I am a one of a kind practitioner, weaving the expertise and professionalism of psychotherapy into a progressive practice led by the deep listening of BodyMind Maturation Coaching & the somatic release of Elemental Chi Kung. I help people to outgrow the painful, repeating loop of the past and rejoin the flow of Life.

I work with individuals and couples who present with: Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Wounds, Borderline Personality, Shame, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Infidelity, Loss, Addiction, Anger, Sexual & Domestic Abuse, Identity Issues, Attachment Patterns & OCD. I am MBACP registered and fully qualified Psychotherapist in Psychodynamic & CBT Therapy. Therapy enables us to have a deeper understanding of our unconscious motivations. It also enables us to reflect on our emotions before and after we react and become more aware of our repetitive behaviour and relationship patterns. I offer 30 minutes free consultations.

I am genuine, calm, and reliable psychotherapist, who believes the therapeutic process can be empowering for clients. We can work together at your pace, exploring and reflecting on your unique experiences and the meaning you have given to them, untangling what feels complex and overwhelming. This may give you a deeper understanding of yourself that can lead to growth and change. There are many reasons why we might go to therapy, challenging relationships, a life changing event or everyday concerns about behaviours and feelings.

When we're trying to cope with situations and experiences that are difficult for us, it's easy to find ourselves reacting in ways we don't like or want but can't seem to stop or change. My name is Owen Newman. I'm an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist experienced at helping to work through problems with anxiety, depression, relationships, anger, stress, OCD, self-esteem and motivation. My approach is to provide a confidential, non-judgemental space where we can talk through your experiences to gain clarity and insight, and develop a plan of steps you can take to deal with problems in a way that brings you genuine change.

Are you feeling sad, experiencing panic attacks or have low self-confidence? Are you looking to increase awareness and ability to respond to unwanted thoughts and feelings with openness, curiosity and compassion? Are you looking to reconnect with what is important to you and create a greater sense of balance? I offer psychological therapy and counselling sessions to clients with a wide range of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, phobias and trauma. My clients develop more adaptive strategies to respond to thoughts and feelings more effectively, regain a stable sense of self and move freely towards their values.

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, relationships, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a qualified Counselling Psychologist, and I'd love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. My goal is to offer you an opportunity to explore and make sense of your past and present experiences, to empower you to know and understand yourself more deeply, so you can make conscious choices about how you want to live your life in a way that is meaningful to you.

My therapeutic approach is largely transpersonal integrative, which means I am able to integrate other approaches into my work, including humanistic, CBT, solution-focused and expressive/art therapy. How I work is entirely dependent on the needs of the client I am working with. Transpersonal therapy is a holistic healing intervention that evolved from the humanistic work of American psychologist Abraham Maslow in the 1960s. I am a registered member of the UKCP, and I work in accordance with their ethical guidelines. I offer both face-to-face sessions as well as online therapy which is accessible to all regardless of location.

Whether it's about breaking negative patterns, processing trauma, mourning, or a problem with attraction to unfulfilling relationships, the gently routined, contained process of unpacking our luggage in therapy and exploring our inner worlds can be a healing and creatively enriching process. ​ The specific reasons why we seek therapy are as unique as we are, but the underlying drivers are shared by all of us. All of us were born to someone, and we all try to find our way in life to differing degrees of difficulty. In this sense, we find ourselves in distress because we are human and suffer from the human condition.

I like to think that therapy is like a guide that encourages you to see what you may have missed or ignored. I work with clients encouraging different aspects of the personality to find their voice. Maybe we learnt to shut these parts down, perhaps because of their threatening nature or just because they weren’t acceptable to us or our caregivers. I encourage clients to engage with these forgotten parts of the personality to find expression, so they can be heard, understood and validated in a non-judgmental space.

I understand every client to be unique in their personality and needs, and that while one therapeutic approach may be very helpful for a particular person, for another it might not be. I aim to provide plenty of space for you to tell your story, placing a greater or lesser emphasis on your childhood, using more or less structured thinking and diagrams, or perhaps trying gentle but effective behavioural techniques. I have helped people with a wide range of difficulties such as stress, feelings of depression, low self-esteem, anxiety (including, phobias and panic attacks) and difficult relationship and workplace problems.