Narrative Counselling in New Malden
![Photo of Lynne Carole Tupper, MUKCP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ba0b8eb7-c227-4fbd-83b3-b268d296088f/1/320x400.jpeg)
I sought help for depression aged 20 but found the initial search overwhelming. How would I choose the right person for me? Fortunately, excellent therapists, and a psychotherapy group changed my life. I am now a qualified psychodrama psychotherapist working with individuals and groups. If you are stuck, unable to achieve your potential for whatever reason, I can help. Our relationship is at the core of your therapy so I offer a free 50 minute session to ease your decision-making. My work is humanistic and integrative, focusing on your feelings, body, mind and spirit. I can help you step into your power to change your life.
I sought help for depression aged 20 but found the initial search overwhelming. How would I choose the right person for me? Fortunately, excellent therapists, and a psychotherapy group changed my life. I am now a qualified psychodrama psychotherapist working with individuals and groups. If you are stuck, unable to achieve your potential for whatever reason, I can help. Our relationship is at the core of your therapy so I offer a free 50 minute session to ease your decision-making. My work is humanistic and integrative, focusing on your feelings, body, mind and spirit. I can help you step into your power to change your life.
![Photo of Azra Al Jabbar - Azra Therapy - BACP (Acc), EMDR, MSc MH Psy , MSc, MBACP Accred, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/23cc1578-1704-404a-8746-a4f79699bba9/3/320x400.jpeg)
Azra Therapy - BACP (Acc), EMDR, MSc MH Psy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
New Malden KT3 (Online Only)
Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
![Photo of Dr Esther Cole, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5cd7de97-ed83-4475-b31f-2f158c5f782b/4/320x400.jpeg)
Dr Esther Cole
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Malden KT3
Are you feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed? Are you in physical or emotional pain, working relentlessly in different areas of your life: at work, home or study, in relationships, caring or parental roles? Do you need to make sense of, and overcome trauma, feelings of sadness, low-self esteem or burnout? As a third generation British Jamaican Psychologist, managing long-term conditions whilst being a mother of three, I warmly welcome clients of all ages and walks of life, and have a passion for supporting people living alongside mental, physical or neurological difficulties and trauma.
Are you feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed? Are you in physical or emotional pain, working relentlessly in different areas of your life: at work, home or study, in relationships, caring or parental roles? Do you need to make sense of, and overcome trauma, feelings of sadness, low-self esteem or burnout? As a third generation British Jamaican Psychologist, managing long-term conditions whilst being a mother of three, I warmly welcome clients of all ages and walks of life, and have a passion for supporting people living alongside mental, physical or neurological difficulties and trauma.
![Photo of Petra Titlbachova, MSc, MUKCP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d3500e9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I truly care for all of my clients, and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. I believe in developing a strong collaborative relationship with my clients to maximize their success. My strength-based approach is rooted in Systemic Theory. Empathy and humour play a significant role in my relational style. I have worked with children, adolescents, and families with a variety of social, emotional, behavioural and learning issues.
I truly care for all of my clients, and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. I believe in developing a strong collaborative relationship with my clients to maximize their success. My strength-based approach is rooted in Systemic Theory. Empathy and humour play a significant role in my relational style. I have worked with children, adolescents, and families with a variety of social, emotional, behavioural and learning issues.
![Photo of Jayne Coates, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e3faa03b-cc07-4a4c-ac6a-9b3c1dc22449/2/320x400.jpeg)
Feeling low? Not sure why? Or maybe you know why but not sure what to do about it. Either way, I am here to help you work through this difficult time. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support so it is important to find a counsellor who you feel comfortable with. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to help you reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for, to obtain a more fulfilling life. Asking for support is not admitting you can't cope, it's about looking for ways to help you cope.
Feeling low? Not sure why? Or maybe you know why but not sure what to do about it. Either way, I am here to help you work through this difficult time. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support so it is important to find a counsellor who you feel comfortable with. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to help you reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for, to obtain a more fulfilling life. Asking for support is not admitting you can't cope, it's about looking for ways to help you cope.
![Photo of Tony Williams, MBACP Accred, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/17574a79-49ea-4cb4-abf6-6151a996972f/1/320x400.png)
Maybe you’re thinking and feeling things you don’t want to think or feel. Or maybe feeling nothing at all. Perhaps things keep going wrong; or perhaps nothing changes. It could be you feel you can’t cope. Or something has just come and hit you for six. Counselling is a safe place to explore things like that. It’s a place with the potential for personal change. Fortunately, we humans can change our minds. Literally. A fancy word for this is plasticity. Even more, we are designed to change in each other’s company. It’s how humans learn to fit in. So we make a new relationship, you and I, and this is our vehicle for change.
Maybe you’re thinking and feeling things you don’t want to think or feel. Or maybe feeling nothing at all. Perhaps things keep going wrong; or perhaps nothing changes. It could be you feel you can’t cope. Or something has just come and hit you for six. Counselling is a safe place to explore things like that. It’s a place with the potential for personal change. Fortunately, we humans can change our minds. Literally. A fancy word for this is plasticity. Even more, we are designed to change in each other’s company. It’s how humans learn to fit in. So we make a new relationship, you and I, and this is our vehicle for change.
![Photo of Katja Windheim, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6b46b73b-1d57-4ba0-ac11-4c3853581dd7/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling with difficult emotions? Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you finding it hard to see a way forward? I might be able to help. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist (18 years in the NHS; 3 years in private practice). I have worked in a range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of psychological issues. I help people to cope better with intense emotions, improve their relationships, develop greater self-compassion, increase their self-confidence, and overcome past traumatic experiences. I work with adults (18+ years). I am bilingual and can offer therapy in English and German.
Are you struggling with difficult emotions? Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you finding it hard to see a way forward? I might be able to help. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist (18 years in the NHS; 3 years in private practice). I have worked in a range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of psychological issues. I help people to cope better with intense emotions, improve their relationships, develop greater self-compassion, increase their self-confidence, and overcome past traumatic experiences. I work with adults (18+ years). I am bilingual and can offer therapy in English and German.
![Photo of Sarah French, MSc, MBABCP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5ff67060-b434-408c-9256-76b99fa2139e/2/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Sarah and I have over 20 years experience working as a Psychotherapist in the NHS and in private practice. I specialise in CBT, ACT, Compassion focused approaches and in EMDR. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), includes a range of talking therapies, all based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, what we do, and how our bodies feel, are all connected. If we change one of these we can alter all the others. When we’re low or upset, we often fall into patterns of thinking and responding which can worsen how we feel. CBT works to help us notice thinking styles or unhelpful things that we do so we can live better.
My name is Sarah and I have over 20 years experience working as a Psychotherapist in the NHS and in private practice. I specialise in CBT, ACT, Compassion focused approaches and in EMDR. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), includes a range of talking therapies, all based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, what we do, and how our bodies feel, are all connected. If we change one of these we can alter all the others. When we’re low or upset, we often fall into patterns of thinking and responding which can worsen how we feel. CBT works to help us notice thinking styles or unhelpful things that we do so we can live better.
![Photo of Sinisa Jovic, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f9ca2aab-dee9-4342-ad03-1436d2348ce3/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, I am Sinisa. I am an experienced therapist and Lecturer in Counselling at the University of East London. Working with me, you will find a warm and safe environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I am here to empower you to help yourself to create meaningful and lasting change. No matter what your background is, I am here to listen and help. I support people with a range of issues, some of which include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, low moods, sexuality and gender identity issues, low self-esteem, sadness, separation, divorce, middle-life crisis, procrastination, spiritual issues, etc.
Hello, I am Sinisa. I am an experienced therapist and Lecturer in Counselling at the University of East London. Working with me, you will find a warm and safe environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I am here to empower you to help yourself to create meaningful and lasting change. No matter what your background is, I am here to listen and help. I support people with a range of issues, some of which include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, low moods, sexuality and gender identity issues, low self-esteem, sadness, separation, divorce, middle-life crisis, procrastination, spiritual issues, etc.
![Photo of Chris Cleave, MA, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9d3d5222-0727-4639-a679-ecb32cab493c/1/320x400.jpeg)
I offer confidential and creative psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I work worldwide using Zoom, and in-person in London, UK. My clients usually arrive to work through a difficulty – including anxiety and depression, situations with relationships and sex, issues with alcohol or drugs, loss, recent or historic abuse, betrayal, self-esteem, anger, or a sense of being directionless or stuck. I respect the urgency of the situation – the need to find a way through – and the need for that way to be sustainable and authentic to who you are.
I offer confidential and creative psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I work worldwide using Zoom, and in-person in London, UK. My clients usually arrive to work through a difficulty – including anxiety and depression, situations with relationships and sex, issues with alcohol or drugs, loss, recent or historic abuse, betrayal, self-esteem, anger, or a sense of being directionless or stuck. I respect the urgency of the situation – the need to find a way through – and the need for that way to be sustainable and authentic to who you are.
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I am skilled in providing a range of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Mentalisation based therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist skilled in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults, young people and families. I am currently working as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in South London. I have experience providing comprehensive assessment and intervention to those who have experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including complex trauma, anxiety and depression as well as supporting parents and carers. I also have experience providing consultation and support to professionals and carers experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue.
I am skilled in providing a range of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Mentalisation based therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist skilled in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults, young people and families. I am currently working as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in South London. I have experience providing comprehensive assessment and intervention to those who have experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including complex trauma, anxiety and depression as well as supporting parents and carers. I also have experience providing consultation and support to professionals and carers experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue.
![Photo of Charlotte Roxy Stoneman, MA, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c8493e4a-171c-441b-bfc1-517da7b8acdd/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a qualified systemic psychotherapist, accredited by UKCP, BACP registered, with over ten years' experience supporting people. I use a combination of systemic approaches, including narrative therapy, to understand you and your family (family considered as a broader term, as opposed to a ‘nuclear’ family, who you consider as family) within wider contexts. I hope to create a safe and calm therapeutic space for us to reflect upon what influences your experiences of the world. I also hope to support you through any dilemmas or difficulties you are experiencing. I offer individual, couples and family therapy.
I am a qualified systemic psychotherapist, accredited by UKCP, BACP registered, with over ten years' experience supporting people. I use a combination of systemic approaches, including narrative therapy, to understand you and your family (family considered as a broader term, as opposed to a ‘nuclear’ family, who you consider as family) within wider contexts. I hope to create a safe and calm therapeutic space for us to reflect upon what influences your experiences of the world. I also hope to support you through any dilemmas or difficulties you are experiencing. I offer individual, couples and family therapy.
![Photo of Dr Zara Hosany, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7c52f5bd-81db-4daa-9955-7f40a5e2f4c5/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr Zara Hosany
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Kingston upon Thames KT2 (Online Only)
I use a variety of approaches in my work, which includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Family and Couple work, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), IPT-A, Solution-focussed, Psychodynamic, Play and Attachment based therapies.
Do you feel fed up and struggling to achieve your goals? Are you looking for movement and change? Would you like a therapist or supervisor who is understanding and able to help you progress forwards in the direction you would like to move in? I am Dr Zara Hosany, a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working in mental health. I offer a range of interventions: individual work with adults, young people, parents, couples, family therapy; supervision for qualified professionals and trainees; coaching and mentoring, consultation work with organisations, and reflective spaces for groups.
I use a variety of approaches in my work, which includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Family and Couple work, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), IPT-A, Solution-focussed, Psychodynamic, Play and Attachment based therapies.
Do you feel fed up and struggling to achieve your goals? Are you looking for movement and change? Would you like a therapist or supervisor who is understanding and able to help you progress forwards in the direction you would like to move in? I am Dr Zara Hosany, a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working in mental health. I offer a range of interventions: individual work with adults, young people, parents, couples, family therapy; supervision for qualified professionals and trainees; coaching and mentoring, consultation work with organisations, and reflective spaces for groups.
![Photo of Dr Reena Amin, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/97bb46f0-5fb8-4fbc-93d2-68588dbb6463/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr Amin has specialist training and skills in various therapeutic approaches and is skilled in delivering psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Dr Amin is an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. In addition to her private practice, Dr Amin is currently working within the NHS with adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties and works as a Lecturer and Clinical Tutor at University College London offering teaching, training and supervision. Dr Amin specialises in working with adult mental health and works with a range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, phobias, eating disorders and personality disorders.
Dr Amin has specialist training and skills in various therapeutic approaches and is skilled in delivering psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Dr Amin is an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. In addition to her private practice, Dr Amin is currently working within the NHS with adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties and works as a Lecturer and Clinical Tutor at University College London offering teaching, training and supervision. Dr Amin specialises in working with adult mental health and works with a range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, phobias, eating disorders and personality disorders.
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The Psych Practice Limited
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW19 (Online Only)
We offer a range of psychotherapeutic approaches which includes short-term CBT, EMDR, psychodynamic, compassionate focused, narrative and systemic therapy.
We work with a wide range of conditions, from common psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, to more complex health conditions such as brain injury. We see individuals, couples and families. We offer: Couple therapy, Family therapy; Neuropsychology assessment & treatment, including cognitive rehabilitation; EMDR, Expert witness work; consultation (with staff teams working with challenging behaviour); ADHD assessments, Neurodevelopmental disorder and Mental capacity assessments
We offer a range of psychotherapeutic approaches which includes short-term CBT, EMDR, psychodynamic, compassionate focused, narrative and systemic therapy.
We work with a wide range of conditions, from common psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, to more complex health conditions such as brain injury. We see individuals, couples and families. We offer: Couple therapy, Family therapy; Neuropsychology assessment & treatment, including cognitive rehabilitation; EMDR, Expert witness work; consultation (with staff teams working with challenging behaviour); ADHD assessments, Neurodevelopmental disorder and Mental capacity assessments
![Photo of Bronwyn Stewart, PsychD, CPsychol, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f78cd112-8495-461e-a202-84f13efe6fe7/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Clinical Psychologist working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of difficulties. I have a decade of experience in the NHS and understand the importance of adapting my knowledge and expertise to meet the needs of the individual or family that I am working with.
I am a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Clinical Psychologist working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of difficulties. I have a decade of experience in the NHS and understand the importance of adapting my knowledge and expertise to meet the needs of the individual or family that I am working with.
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Dr Nancy Nsiah
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London SW19 (Online Only)
I am a Specialist Clinical Psychologist offering a therapy space to explore, build psychological tools and make sense of difficult experiences. My therapeutic style acknowledges that your mind, body, spirit, and community are connected. I invite you to bring all aspects of your identity that are important to you; whether it's your ethnicity, faith, cultural beliefs - all these areas can shape how we uniquely experience a range of mental health difficulties. I specialise in anxiety, burnout and stress management, adjusting to health diagnosis, lack of confidence, racial trauma, low mood or impostor syndrome.
I am a Specialist Clinical Psychologist offering a therapy space to explore, build psychological tools and make sense of difficult experiences. My therapeutic style acknowledges that your mind, body, spirit, and community are connected. I invite you to bring all aspects of your identity that are important to you; whether it's your ethnicity, faith, cultural beliefs - all these areas can shape how we uniquely experience a range of mental health difficulties. I specialise in anxiety, burnout and stress management, adjusting to health diagnosis, lack of confidence, racial trauma, low mood or impostor syndrome.
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Welcome! I am a trauma-informed creative and embodied psychotherapist. I offer a non-judgemental therapy space to explore your experiences, meeting you with compassion every step of the way. My work takes an intersectional approach, meaning that I am interested in how the different parts of you and your identity connect to shape who you are and how you experience the world. I work with you to create a safe, confidential environment in each session, where your authentic self is championed.
Welcome! I am a trauma-informed creative and embodied psychotherapist. I offer a non-judgemental therapy space to explore your experiences, meeting you with compassion every step of the way. My work takes an intersectional approach, meaning that I am interested in how the different parts of you and your identity connect to shape who you are and how you experience the world. I work with you to create a safe, confidential environment in each session, where your authentic self is championed.
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Family Constellation is a therapeutic process conducted in a single session to deal with difficulties you experience with your partner, family or work relationships. Family Constellations can be a stand-alone approach to Personal Growth, or a useful support to other forms of Counselling, Coaching, Therapy, in either an Individual Session or a Workshop or Online or Telephone . The actions of others in your family system can have significant , often deeply unconscious) effects on you - even across generations. In constellation we look at the connection of your current life issues and problems to the past generations in your family
Family Constellation is a therapeutic process conducted in a single session to deal with difficulties you experience with your partner, family or work relationships. Family Constellations can be a stand-alone approach to Personal Growth, or a useful support to other forms of Counselling, Coaching, Therapy, in either an Individual Session or a Workshop or Online or Telephone . The actions of others in your family system can have significant , often deeply unconscious) effects on you - even across generations. In constellation we look at the connection of your current life issues and problems to the past generations in your family
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, pre-occupied with worries or struggling with intense emotions? Do you feel numb, disconnected or lost in your life, with others and your environment? Would you like to better understand your life journey? Manage the complexities and find ways to connect with your inner and outer worlds?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, pre-occupied with worries or struggling with intense emotions? Do you feel numb, disconnected or lost in your life, with others and your environment? Would you like to better understand your life journey? Manage the complexities and find ways to connect with your inner and outer worlds?
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Narrative Counsellors
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds — perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.