Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Wembley
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Regardless of the issue, as a clinical psychologist, I am experienced in a variety of approaches including Person Centred therapy, Mindfulness, CBT & Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT).
It takes a great deal of strength to seek help and to begin to work through personal difficulties. I take great care to provide a supportive and confidential space, in which I can listen to your concerns without judgment, and work with you to help you to overcome your difficulties. Perhaps you are looking for support in dealing with a specific mental health concern like anxiety or depression, or perhaps you are looking for support in finding a greater sense of balance in your life or in creating a richer, more meaningful life for yourself.
Regardless of the issue, as a clinical psychologist, I am experienced in a variety of approaches including Person Centred therapy, Mindfulness, CBT & Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT).
It takes a great deal of strength to seek help and to begin to work through personal difficulties. I take great care to provide a supportive and confidential space, in which I can listen to your concerns without judgment, and work with you to help you to overcome your difficulties. Perhaps you are looking for support in dealing with a specific mental health concern like anxiety or depression, or perhaps you are looking for support in finding a greater sense of balance in your life or in creating a richer, more meaningful life for yourself.
![Photo of Dominika Krawiec, MA, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5d077481-89f9-4e1a-95fe-31eb50c155ac/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Dominika, I am a counsellor, and psychotherapist. I work according to BACP and NCPS ethical guidelines. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I offer counselling sessions in English and Polish. My approach to counselling is client-centered, which means I prioritize your needs and goals above all else. I believe that every person has the potential to live a fulfilling and satisfying life, and I am here to help you unlock that potential.
My name is Dominika, I am a counsellor, and psychotherapist. I work according to BACP and NCPS ethical guidelines. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I offer counselling sessions in English and Polish. My approach to counselling is client-centered, which means I prioritize your needs and goals above all else. I believe that every person has the potential to live a fulfilling and satisfying life, and I am here to help you unlock that potential.
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Jernene @ The Psychological Wellness Group
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wembley HA9 (Online Only)
Welcome! We are a group of BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists who have substantial experience working within primary care and secondary care NHS mental health services. I have 13 years experience working within mental health services. I have been specifically trained to offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals experiencing depression, generalised anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, social anxiety etc. I am also trained to offer Behavioural Couples Therapy to address depression and/or relationship distress.
Welcome! We are a group of BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists who have substantial experience working within primary care and secondary care NHS mental health services. I have 13 years experience working within mental health services. I have been specifically trained to offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals experiencing depression, generalised anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, social anxiety etc. I am also trained to offer Behavioural Couples Therapy to address depression and/or relationship distress.
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Karen Burke, Trauma Recovery, CBT, Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wembley HA9 (Online Only)
Trauma-focused therapy helps to address the underlying traumatic memories and triggers that contribute to anxiety. CBT, on the other hand, equips individuals with practical techniques to identify and challenge negative thought patterns. However, a combination of trauma-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) can offer effective strategies for managing anxiety and reclaiming a sense of calm. I provide a safe and supportive environment for processing and healing trauma, and all anxiety-based issues. I offer therapy sessions over the phone and video link.
Trauma-focused therapy helps to address the underlying traumatic memories and triggers that contribute to anxiety. CBT, on the other hand, equips individuals with practical techniques to identify and challenge negative thought patterns. However, a combination of trauma-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) can offer effective strategies for managing anxiety and reclaiming a sense of calm. I provide a safe and supportive environment for processing and healing trauma, and all anxiety-based issues. I offer therapy sessions over the phone and video link.
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Life can be challenging, hard and demanding at times and we could all use someone to talk to and explore our thoughts, feelings and ideas with. As an experienced, qualified and an accredited person-centred therapist, I can offer a safe, confidential and freeing space where I can support you and your needs in a non-judgemental, open and honest environment, which can enable genuine change to occur in your life. Having worked alongside clients who have presented with issues such as, abuse, depression, anxiety, loss, stress and more I can understand how scary seeking counselling can be - however my role is to support you through this.
Life can be challenging, hard and demanding at times and we could all use someone to talk to and explore our thoughts, feelings and ideas with. As an experienced, qualified and an accredited person-centred therapist, I can offer a safe, confidential and freeing space where I can support you and your needs in a non-judgemental, open and honest environment, which can enable genuine change to occur in your life. Having worked alongside clients who have presented with issues such as, abuse, depression, anxiety, loss, stress and more I can understand how scary seeking counselling can be - however my role is to support you through this.
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My goal is to enable a strong mental foundation where mindful skills will help you keep your life in reach. Progress means change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or a range of strategies to iterate development safely. The result, a genuine approach for you to always find a better way forward. I am HCPC-registered in clinical, counselling, health and occupational psychology. Supervisor, providing services for individuals, couples and organisations beginning from eclectic CBT interventions (ACT, DBT, ST) - the most effective and intuitive psychological framework.
My goal is to enable a strong mental foundation where mindful skills will help you keep your life in reach. Progress means change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or a range of strategies to iterate development safely. The result, a genuine approach for you to always find a better way forward. I am HCPC-registered in clinical, counselling, health and occupational psychology. Supervisor, providing services for individuals, couples and organisations beginning from eclectic CBT interventions (ACT, DBT, ST) - the most effective and intuitive psychological framework.
More Therapists Nearby
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I use CBT and IPT and favor an experiential approach to therapy such as chairwork, imagery and mindfulness.
Has there been a lot of change in your life recently, that maybe feels overwhelming, making you feel exhausted and unsure about the future? Are you concerned about your mental health? Are there changes you would like to make, to live a more fulfilling life, but find it difficult to figure out how? My name is Barbara Pizl, and I am a Cognitive-Behavioural and Interpersonal Therapist. I specialise in depression, low self-esteem, anxiety disorders, PTSD and Trauma. I believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life, be truly themselves and look after their mental health.
I use CBT and IPT and favor an experiential approach to therapy such as chairwork, imagery and mindfulness.
Has there been a lot of change in your life recently, that maybe feels overwhelming, making you feel exhausted and unsure about the future? Are you concerned about your mental health? Are there changes you would like to make, to live a more fulfilling life, but find it difficult to figure out how? My name is Barbara Pizl, and I am a Cognitive-Behavioural and Interpersonal Therapist. I specialise in depression, low self-esteem, anxiety disorders, PTSD and Trauma. I believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life, be truly themselves and look after their mental health.
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My background in Yoga/ Mindfulness teaching enriched my therapeutic practice.
Reaching out for help is a courageous act and can mean that you feel anxious, lost, burnout, ‘not enough’… Therapy could help to reframe the way you think, feel, or behave. I see therapeutic change as the process of exploring, understanding, and most importantly accepting different aspects of the self. This way life can be lived more authentically, meaningfully, and creatively. I provide an empathetic, non-discriminatory, and attentive environment for you to share whatever it is that's on your mind. I believe in healing power of being truly seen, heard, and understood and as a therapist I intend to facilitate it.
My background in Yoga/ Mindfulness teaching enriched my therapeutic practice.
Reaching out for help is a courageous act and can mean that you feel anxious, lost, burnout, ‘not enough’… Therapy could help to reframe the way you think, feel, or behave. I see therapeutic change as the process of exploring, understanding, and most importantly accepting different aspects of the self. This way life can be lived more authentically, meaningfully, and creatively. I provide an empathetic, non-discriminatory, and attentive environment for you to share whatever it is that's on your mind. I believe in healing power of being truly seen, heard, and understood and as a therapist I intend to facilitate it.
![Photo of Sara Godoli, DCounsPsych, MUKCP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51e05be8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work relationally and draw from a variety of approaches including mindfulness, CBT, breathwork, imagination and the body.
In therapy I work with people to look at, understand and transform the disempowering beliefs they hold about life and themselves. People often find themselves stuck, lose meaning in their life, struggle with relationships, misplace a sense of who they are. I also offer a safe environment for people to look at their anger, including parental anger. I believe each one of us has got a collection of fears, anxieties and vulnerabilities collected since birth. No doubt we deploy any possible resource to defend against or ignore them. I find that psychotherapy's goal is showing a path to a lighter, more peaceful and vital way of being.
I work relationally and draw from a variety of approaches including mindfulness, CBT, breathwork, imagination and the body.
In therapy I work with people to look at, understand and transform the disempowering beliefs they hold about life and themselves. People often find themselves stuck, lose meaning in their life, struggle with relationships, misplace a sense of who they are. I also offer a safe environment for people to look at their anger, including parental anger. I believe each one of us has got a collection of fears, anxieties and vulnerabilities collected since birth. No doubt we deploy any possible resource to defend against or ignore them. I find that psychotherapy's goal is showing a path to a lighter, more peaceful and vital way of being.
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Since the Coronavirus pandemic my Psychotherapy practice has moved online, in most cases. My fee for working face-to-face - in and around the Greater London area - can be discussed. I offer one-to-one, couple and relationship counselling and group therapy. I work with an integrative approach, including theoretical principles such as Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Spiritual, Mindfulness, Gestalt, etc. I also incorporate Eco-Psychotherapy, as I believe we are each emotionally and spiritually impacted by the differing, ecological environments in which we live.
Since the Coronavirus pandemic my Psychotherapy practice has moved online, in most cases. My fee for working face-to-face - in and around the Greater London area - can be discussed. I offer one-to-one, couple and relationship counselling and group therapy. I work with an integrative approach, including theoretical principles such as Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Spiritual, Mindfulness, Gestalt, etc. I also incorporate Eco-Psychotherapy, as I believe we are each emotionally and spiritually impacted by the differing, ecological environments in which we live.
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I have extensive experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other approaches based on CBT, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy & Behavioural Family Therapy.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with adults to address mild to severe psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD and Bipolar Affective Disorder. I can also help with concerns around stress, relationships, challenging life events, loss, adjustment to illness, low self-esteem, and unresolved childhood issues. Since becoming a mother, I have developed a specific interest in working with maternal mental health and wellbeing. I frequently support parents as they navigate the new demands, change in role and stresses that come with pregnancy and parenthood.
I have extensive experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other approaches based on CBT, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy & Behavioural Family Therapy.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with adults to address mild to severe psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD and Bipolar Affective Disorder. I can also help with concerns around stress, relationships, challenging life events, loss, adjustment to illness, low self-esteem, and unresolved childhood issues. Since becoming a mother, I have developed a specific interest in working with maternal mental health and wellbeing. I frequently support parents as they navigate the new demands, change in role and stresses that come with pregnancy and parenthood.
![Photo of Angie Wong, DCounsPsych, BACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/22cfab46-043c-435c-9cd1-faf1ee6d1ec7/2/320x400.jpeg)
As you have arrived at this page, I imagine you are looking for some help – either for yourself or someone you know? Sometimes it’s not easy to ask for help when we need it. Seeing a therapist can be a scary idea but I know that seeing one helped me through some difficult times. Counselling and psychotherapy offer a safe space for you to speak about your concerns and difficulties without being judged or criticised. Whatever your presenting issues, concerns or goals may be, I would like to reassure you that you will always be accepted and be treated as a unique individual.
As you have arrived at this page, I imagine you are looking for some help – either for yourself or someone you know? Sometimes it’s not easy to ask for help when we need it. Seeing a therapist can be a scary idea but I know that seeing one helped me through some difficult times. Counselling and psychotherapy offer a safe space for you to speak about your concerns and difficulties without being judged or criticised. Whatever your presenting issues, concerns or goals may be, I would like to reassure you that you will always be accepted and be treated as a unique individual.
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I aim to tailor the therapy to meet clients very specific needs with an empathetic and congruent approach. Confidentiality and trust are essential to the counselling process. Clients may share difficult feelings and thoughts with me safe in the knowledge that their personal identity and information will be retained in confidence. I am here for you, to build trust and confidence and to help you unlock your true potential. Therapy might seem daunting at first, but my aim is to bring my clients into contact with what matters in life, to ground them and assist them to encounter themselves and others better.
I aim to tailor the therapy to meet clients very specific needs with an empathetic and congruent approach. Confidentiality and trust are essential to the counselling process. Clients may share difficult feelings and thoughts with me safe in the knowledge that their personal identity and information will be retained in confidence. I am here for you, to build trust and confidence and to help you unlock your true potential. Therapy might seem daunting at first, but my aim is to bring my clients into contact with what matters in life, to ground them and assist them to encounter themselves and others better.
![Photo of Carys Gabrielle Cole, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aa681725-7f4c-48ad-b905-fc1d95e57f2f/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a experienced, qualified Therapeutic Counsellor. I am able to work online and face 2 face. I have experience working with Children and Young people and men and women of all ages, backgrounds, cultures because of my work in a variety of sectors. I have worked within various counselling organisations and schools, offering individual therapy and support to those that need it most. Additionally, I also have experience as a Christian counsellor. Therefore I am comfortable talking about spiritual beliefs. I can help with a wide range of issues and conduct frequent reviews as the quality of the relationship is crucial to development
I am a experienced, qualified Therapeutic Counsellor. I am able to work online and face 2 face. I have experience working with Children and Young people and men and women of all ages, backgrounds, cultures because of my work in a variety of sectors. I have worked within various counselling organisations and schools, offering individual therapy and support to those that need it most. Additionally, I also have experience as a Christian counsellor. Therefore I am comfortable talking about spiritual beliefs. I can help with a wide range of issues and conduct frequent reviews as the quality of the relationship is crucial to development
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Dr Anna Abramowski
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Harrow HA1 (Online Only)
I am the founder of the North London Psychologists' Clinic. I am an experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Psychological therapy can help you address and overcome your own inner struggles and enable you to move forward in your life. Whether you live with a chronic pain condition, have a tormented relationship with food, are living with anxiety and depression, therapy can give you the tools, skills, self-awareness and space to explore how to implement meaningful and lasting change.
I am the founder of the North London Psychologists' Clinic. I am an experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Psychological therapy can help you address and overcome your own inner struggles and enable you to move forward in your life. Whether you live with a chronic pain condition, have a tormented relationship with food, are living with anxiety and depression, therapy can give you the tools, skills, self-awareness and space to explore how to implement meaningful and lasting change.
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The areas of expertise are anxiety and anxiety related issues (e.g. panic attacks, phobias and/or obsessions). Also, I work with clients who expereinced trauma and mild depression, or would like to learn how to manage their emotions in a healthy way.
The areas of expertise are anxiety and anxiety related issues (e.g. panic attacks, phobias and/or obsessions). Also, I work with clients who expereinced trauma and mild depression, or would like to learn how to manage their emotions in a healthy way.
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As a psychotherapist, I have a strong interest in the healing capacity of the arts and have worked in an NHS Mental Health Trust seeing individuals and facilitating therapeutic groups using clay & artwork Psychotherapy can help you cope with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and other trauma. I am a qualified psychotherapist specialising in online therapy with an interest of what it means to be human & to thrive I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
As a psychotherapist, I have a strong interest in the healing capacity of the arts and have worked in an NHS Mental Health Trust seeing individuals and facilitating therapeutic groups using clay & artwork Psychotherapy can help you cope with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and other trauma. I am a qualified psychotherapist specialising in online therapy with an interest of what it means to be human & to thrive I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
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I believe psychotherapy is an opportunity to connect with your Inner-Spirit through a process of reflection and self-awareness. I have a heart-centred approach to therapy and provide a warm, safe environment essential for the healing process to unfold. I work in from an integrative approach using the methods that are suited to the individual needs of each person. By taking a Mind, Body and Soul approach to therapy I can provide a space where you can re-connect to your Inner-Self, your essence, truth, joy, compassion, and sense of aliveness. This authenticity will enables you to reconnect with your Soul Nature.
I believe psychotherapy is an opportunity to connect with your Inner-Spirit through a process of reflection and self-awareness. I have a heart-centred approach to therapy and provide a warm, safe environment essential for the healing process to unfold. I work in from an integrative approach using the methods that are suited to the individual needs of each person. By taking a Mind, Body and Soul approach to therapy I can provide a space where you can re-connect to your Inner-Self, your essence, truth, joy, compassion, and sense of aliveness. This authenticity will enables you to reconnect with your Soul Nature.
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A Way to Be Therapy
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W5
Waitlist for new clients
I am Dr Samantha Richards and I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) based in Ealing, West London. I am a trained IFS therapist and an accredited EMDR therapist and a member of the EMDR Association of UK and Ireland. I have over 10 years’ experience and have worked in various settings including NHS Mental Health Services. In my private practice I aim to provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to explore any challenges, difficult thoughts and emotions you may be experiencing currently or which may have links to the past.
I am Dr Samantha Richards and I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) based in Ealing, West London. I am a trained IFS therapist and an accredited EMDR therapist and a member of the EMDR Association of UK and Ireland. I have over 10 years’ experience and have worked in various settings including NHS Mental Health Services. In my private practice I aim to provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to explore any challenges, difficult thoughts and emotions you may be experiencing currently or which may have links to the past.
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I am still accepting new clients for a fee £63 per session, couples for £85 per session and I am offering phone and video sessions via Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Facebook, WhatsApp or any other online platform also for clients who are distancing or quarantined. At the moment I am helping lots of clients with anxiety as well as self-esteem issues as that is something that lots of clients struggle with, however, the spectrum of the problems I work with is much broader.
I am still accepting new clients for a fee £63 per session, couples for £85 per session and I am offering phone and video sessions via Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Facebook, WhatsApp or any other online platform also for clients who are distancing or quarantined. At the moment I am helping lots of clients with anxiety as well as self-esteem issues as that is something that lots of clients struggle with, however, the spectrum of the problems I work with is much broader.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.