In Person Counselling in Purley

My name is Aleks and I am an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor practising in Purley. I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor working with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, loss, stress, low self-esteem and other psychological difficulties. I offer both short term and open-ended counselling and my aim is to help you make sense of whatever is happening in your life and empower you to make positive and lasting changes.

I provide a confidential and comfortable space, whether you have never been to therapy before or consider yourself an experienced client. I offer short or long term counselling and work closely with my clients to understand how they want to approach their sessions. I am easily accessible by train and there is parking readily available. I am experienced in dealing with, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Sexuality, Depression, Self Harm and Anxiety. I offer Zoom sessions also. You don’t have to feel alone, we can go on this journey together.

I'm Julie, an experienced birth, trauma and parenting specialist. Are you finding the demands of early parenting much tougher than you imagined, leaving you overwhelmed and anxious, but unable to see a way out of the current chaos and fog? Are you feeling constantly exhausted, sad. tearful, inadequate, unable to concentrate and make decisions, and not finding much joy in anything? Did you have a traumatic birth or other experience, which has left you feeling on-edge, with flashbacks and trapped in a cycle of depression, anger and guilt? Or perhaps you are pregnant and struggling with difficult thoughts around your forthcoming birth?

When it comes to therapy, the process can be life changing or sometimes just very necessary. When clients need to confront issues or make changes, this can be daunting, overwhelming or even confusing. My role as a therapist is not to judge you or tell you what to do; instead I aim to help you see your situation more clearly and guide you towards your own innate wisdom. The clients I work with are ready to embark on this inner journey of transformation gaining better self-awareness, improved self-acceptance and greater authenticity.

It can be a challenge to deal with life's ups and downs which can often leave us feeling worse for wear and you may find yourself saying "its just one thing after another"! Are you struggling to manage, notice yourself becoming more irritated, annoyed, frustrated and angry with yourself and others around you. Perhaps you are becoming more upset, hopeless and depressed, no longer enjoying things as you used to and feel that no-one understands you. If this is the case you may find it helpful to start to talk to someone about what is going on for you.

Hello and welcome, my name is Nicola. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and relationship counsellor. I support and work with individuals and couples who are experiencing a wide range of issues from, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, separation, divorce, low self-esteem, anger and bereavement. I have worked in a variety of settings including the Relate institute, counselling agencies, and as part of a mental health team. I now work mainly in private practice. My practices are situated in Coulsdon Surrey CR5 and Balham.London SW17.

Thanks for looking at my profile. I am a highly experienced counsellor, seeing individuals, couples and teenagers. What makes someone choose a counsellor, because it seems we all pretty much offer the same therapies. Is it the warm photograph to promote ourselves or the letters after our name. At this point most people have stopped reading, but if you continue you may see how I can help you.

The decision to seek counseling reflects immense courage and a commitment to your mental well-being. Whether you're wrestling with intrusive and unwelcoming thoughts, navigating life transitions, or dealing with family conflicts, you deserve a safe, supportive and inclusive space to express your emotions.

In today's world, life can sometimes appear to be demanding which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and anxious. I am able to offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to support in the free exploration of what is happening to you. I am here to listen to you.

As human beings we have natural, healthy needs, to feel seen, understood, valued, and included. When these needs go unmet, either in childhood or as adults it can cause deep psychological wounds, leading to a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and relational challenges. Change can be daunting even when wanted and needed, it can be difficult to make the step towards something new and unknown. Successful therapy acknowledges this and gently questions the, often unconscious, habits keeping us stuck. It opens up new possibilities and perspectives, empowering authentic and lasting change.

Hi, I’m Mags. I'm a BABCP Accredited Senior CBT Therapist, Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor with 15 years of experience with the NHS, as well as offering psychotherapy in private practice. A lot of my clients come to therapy when the emotional pain or anxiety have taken over their life; they seek my help to reclaim it, and start living to the full again. I will always strive to put all my knowledge and experience into our shared effort to help you heal, make changes and feel fulfilled, if you choose to embark on your therapeutic journey with me.

Hello my name is Gill, I have been counselling for over 10 years and am also an EMDR therapist. I am passionate about supporting my clients to work through issues that trouble them. It may be that you are struggling with relationship issues or low self-esteem. You may be suffering from anxiety or depression, or maybe you lack confidence and feel this is holding you back in life. You may have been through a loss or bereavement or other traumatic events that continue to affect you in a negative way. I offer a warm, non-judgemental setting and my way of working is integrative to suit your specific needs.

As an Integrative Counsellor, I believe that there is no single approach that can suit everyone in every situation. Each person is unique, so counselling should also be unique to that person. I aim to cater to the therapeutic experience of each individual, tailored to each person’s personal limits, external constraints and goals. I have worked with adolescents and young adults since 2016 and also have experience of working with the elderly. Having worked in stressful corporate environment for over 20 years, I understand the stress and pressures of modern life and its impact on our wellbeing and of our loved ones.

Hello and thank you for reading my bio. My name is Dr Ivanka Ezhova and I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist. I have 15 years extensive international experience of clinical practice, multidisciplinary research and education across the United Kingdom, France, and Bulgaria. I have worked in a number of clinical settings, including specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), acute in-patient care, primary and secondary care, and the private sector.

You may be finding life difficult or painful. This may be due to a relationship problem or something that you experienced in the past. You may feel you can barely cope with the demands and responsibilities of life. You may be suffering from low mood or a general sense of dissatisfaction. You may feel a sense of bereavement or loss. Perhaps you are aware of being angry a lot of the time. You could have noticed patterns of behaviour in your life and you wonder why. You may feel you have issues connected with spirituality or religion. These feelings and thoughts can be explored in the safety and containment of counselling.

Life is a challenge, at times we are woken up to the impact of emotional and psychological stress on our personal and professional lives which can suddenly hit us or, creep upon us in the cold light of day. I can help you to explore and take action to cope with those feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, stress and self-esteem. My experience with parenting issues, bullying or childhood sexual abuse recognises the challenges this presents to live authentically and experience genuine relationships lifting the cloud of despair. Together we can explore, identify goals to transform and help you live your life more successfully.

There are many reasons why we find ourselves in search of a therapist. You might have come to a point in life where you are in search of answers that you would like to explore together in therapy. Perhaps you have noticed patterns over time that you would like to understand better. It could be that you have come to a realisation that something just needs to change or that things just aren't working anymore in the way that they used to.

Hello, and welcome! If you are suffering from anxiety, depression or grief then I may be able to help. I believe it is important for you to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and feel safe opening up to. I understand that it might be difficult to take your first step into counselling and I will work with you to support you through the process. I work face to face out of clinics in Sanderstead and Croydon, I also offer online sessions.

Hi, my name is Sarah. I believe that for counselling to be successful, It is important to find the right person for you. Someone you can connect with and feel comfortable and secure opening up to. You will need to feel you can discuss your feelings, in confidence without being judged. The feedback I get, is that people quickly feel at ease with me and are able to talk easily and freely in a secure environment.