Counselling in N8
Pretending to be fine when we don’t feel fine at all can be exhausting - mentally, physically and emotionally. When we feel we have to hide aspects of who we are or how we feel, when we cannot be honest with others (and sometimes even ourselves) about our thoughts, feelings and struggles, we feel isolated and deeply alone.
Pretending to be fine when we don’t feel fine at all can be exhausting - mentally, physically and emotionally. When we feel we have to hide aspects of who we are or how we feel, when we cannot be honest with others (and sometimes even ourselves) about our thoughts, feelings and struggles, we feel isolated and deeply alone.
I work with adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem and depression or are experiencing difficulties within their relationships. Sometimes it can be a very specific issue that is creating emotional distress in your life. You may want to understand a troubling past experience, or change the quality of your relationships with family and friends. You may be struggling with addiction and need help, or with past trauma that is causing you to be anxious or fearful. You have already taken the first step by looking for a counsellor.
I work with adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem and depression or are experiencing difficulties within their relationships. Sometimes it can be a very specific issue that is creating emotional distress in your life. You may want to understand a troubling past experience, or change the quality of your relationships with family and friends. You may be struggling with addiction and need help, or with past trauma that is causing you to be anxious or fearful. You have already taken the first step by looking for a counsellor.
Relationship difficulties, bereavements, life transitions are all things that can catch us off-guard, causing us to question ourselves/our lives and leaving us feeling overwhelmed, scared, numb and struggling to function as we’re used to. Or maybe you don’t feel that anything major has happened, but that something just doesn’t feel right. Many of the people I work with for example, describe themselves as textbook “high achievers” who have accomplished a lot but also carry with them a sense of longing, of life feeling flat or that, despite the successes, they as a person still just aren’t ‘good enough.’
Relationship difficulties, bereavements, life transitions are all things that can catch us off-guard, causing us to question ourselves/our lives and leaving us feeling overwhelmed, scared, numb and struggling to function as we’re used to. Or maybe you don’t feel that anything major has happened, but that something just doesn’t feel right. Many of the people I work with for example, describe themselves as textbook “high achievers” who have accomplished a lot but also carry with them a sense of longing, of life feeling flat or that, despite the successes, they as a person still just aren’t ‘good enough.’
I think we sometimes come to therapy not knowing exactly what it is that's causing us pain. Maybe we feel fear, anger, confusion or just a sense of detachment from who we feel we used to be or could be; sometimes it is only symptoms (such as addictions, eating disorders, OCD) which we can identify. Past, unaddressed, trauma may be arsing or you might be experiencing family or work issues or, maybe, you’re in grief (from a death/relationship breakdown). Whatever your reason for wanting therapy I know that, ultimately, we want to feel better than we do right now.
I think we sometimes come to therapy not knowing exactly what it is that's causing us pain. Maybe we feel fear, anger, confusion or just a sense of detachment from who we feel we used to be or could be; sometimes it is only symptoms (such as addictions, eating disorders, OCD) which we can identify. Past, unaddressed, trauma may be arsing or you might be experiencing family or work issues or, maybe, you’re in grief (from a death/relationship breakdown). Whatever your reason for wanting therapy I know that, ultimately, we want to feel better than we do right now.
I offer a confidential non- judgemental space where you can talk about what is concerning you. You may come because you have issues related to anxiety, stress, sadness, low self esteem or anger. You may have deep feelings of disappointment with yourself, and others, or feelings of pointlessness, conflict within relationships. You may be struggling with a personal crisis or life event and would like to talk through with someone who is outside your friendship or family group. I listen to what is concerning you and help you reflect and explore these issues from various angles so that you find a clearer way forward.
I offer a confidential non- judgemental space where you can talk about what is concerning you. You may come because you have issues related to anxiety, stress, sadness, low self esteem or anger. You may have deep feelings of disappointment with yourself, and others, or feelings of pointlessness, conflict within relationships. You may be struggling with a personal crisis or life event and would like to talk through with someone who is outside your friendship or family group. I listen to what is concerning you and help you reflect and explore these issues from various angles so that you find a clearer way forward.
After working in Social Care for over 25 years, 20 years as a qualified Social Worker working with families and with Victim Support. Placing myself in my client's shoes so to speak being able to listen to the issues, and the need to not only be heard but understood from the client's frame of reference. With my professional experiences and calm manner, I support my clients in attaining their goals in therapy always keeping my focus on the needs of my clients and working at their pace. I feel that by being able to identify with the trauma that is experienced be it racial or identity I can value the experience for my client.
After working in Social Care for over 25 years, 20 years as a qualified Social Worker working with families and with Victim Support. Placing myself in my client's shoes so to speak being able to listen to the issues, and the need to not only be heard but understood from the client's frame of reference. With my professional experiences and calm manner, I support my clients in attaining their goals in therapy always keeping my focus on the needs of my clients and working at their pace. I feel that by being able to identify with the trauma that is experienced be it racial or identity I can value the experience for my client.
I believe a good personal connection is of vital importance, and hence offer our initial session for free. With so many years in the field I'll almost certainly have experience with whatever you bring, and I'll listen fully and without judgement. Clients often say it's a huge relief to finally share, as the root of so much pain lies in an awful sense of isolation and shame, a feeling of 'What's wrong with me?' We find ourselves nursing a raw wound yet dread being seen as needy or vulnerable. It’s hard reaching out for help, but we consult professionals in all other areas so why not here where it actually matters the most.
I believe a good personal connection is of vital importance, and hence offer our initial session for free. With so many years in the field I'll almost certainly have experience with whatever you bring, and I'll listen fully and without judgement. Clients often say it's a huge relief to finally share, as the root of so much pain lies in an awful sense of isolation and shame, a feeling of 'What's wrong with me?' We find ourselves nursing a raw wound yet dread being seen as needy or vulnerable. It’s hard reaching out for help, but we consult professionals in all other areas so why not here where it actually matters the most.
If you are feeling sad, lonely, anxious, frightened, confused, or depressed then a safe, confidential, non-judgemental therapeutic space may be for you. I offer psychotherapy or counselling to help you explore, reflect and understand yourself better. My approach is formed by listening to your needs as we engage in a therapeutic relationship which seeks to help and support you in all areas of your life. We might explore practical ways to manage symptoms, whilst over time we think together more deeply about the multiple and complex layers which underpin these. We work together to create opportunities for insight and healing.
If you are feeling sad, lonely, anxious, frightened, confused, or depressed then a safe, confidential, non-judgemental therapeutic space may be for you. I offer psychotherapy or counselling to help you explore, reflect and understand yourself better. My approach is formed by listening to your needs as we engage in a therapeutic relationship which seeks to help and support you in all areas of your life. We might explore practical ways to manage symptoms, whilst over time we think together more deeply about the multiple and complex layers which underpin these. We work together to create opportunities for insight and healing.
Hello, I'm Adriana a dedicated Bereavement Counsellor/Art Therapist with over 6 years of experience helping individuals navigate the complex journey of grief and loss. My approach integrates compassionate counselling with the transformative power of art therapy, providing a safe and nurturing environment for emotional expression and healing. Through personalized sessions, I support clients in honoring their unique experiences, fostering resilience, and finding meaningful ways to cope with their grief. Seeking a compassionate listener or a creative outlet to process your emotions? I'm here to guide you on your path to healing & hope.
Hello, I'm Adriana a dedicated Bereavement Counsellor/Art Therapist with over 6 years of experience helping individuals navigate the complex journey of grief and loss. My approach integrates compassionate counselling with the transformative power of art therapy, providing a safe and nurturing environment for emotional expression and healing. Through personalized sessions, I support clients in honoring their unique experiences, fostering resilience, and finding meaningful ways to cope with their grief. Seeking a compassionate listener or a creative outlet to process your emotions? I'm here to guide you on your path to healing & hope.
I offer a 15-minute complimentary phone call to establish your reasons for coming to therapy. I like to work with your therapeutic goal in mind and every 4-6 weeks we will have a review to ensure that therapy is fulfilling the therapeutic goal. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with a therapist can help you in making sense of challenging experiences and support you in personal growth and self-awareness. I like to work with Intergenerational patterns in mind and I am interested in the messages we receive from the body looking at somatic exercises and breath work supporting you in releasing tension, stress and anxiety.
I offer a 15-minute complimentary phone call to establish your reasons for coming to therapy. I like to work with your therapeutic goal in mind and every 4-6 weeks we will have a review to ensure that therapy is fulfilling the therapeutic goal. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with a therapist can help you in making sense of challenging experiences and support you in personal growth and self-awareness. I like to work with Intergenerational patterns in mind and I am interested in the messages we receive from the body looking at somatic exercises and breath work supporting you in releasing tension, stress and anxiety.
I can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life. You might be grappling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. You seek a way out of your emotional and mental struggles, yearning to realize your true potential. Your deepest desire is to cultivate healthier and more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, ultimately leading a more fulfilling life. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you aim to reconstruct your thoughts and emotions, enhancing your self-confidence and resilience. For you, CBT is a crucial tool in your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
I can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life. You might be grappling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. You seek a way out of your emotional and mental struggles, yearning to realize your true potential. Your deepest desire is to cultivate healthier and more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, ultimately leading a more fulfilling life. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you aim to reconstruct your thoughts and emotions, enhancing your self-confidence and resilience. For you, CBT is a crucial tool in your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
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In the face of mental distress our response may be to seek safety in ways that are familiar to us. Those familiar ways might work for a while, but sometimes they no longer serve us well and lead to deeper distress. I am a warm, empathic BACP Accredited counsellor, skilled and experienced in helping my clients work through difficult, sometimes painful, feelings. The qualities of caring and respect underpin the way I work. Whatever you are facing, I work with the person present with me to create a healing relationship that can help you live the best life you can.
In the face of mental distress our response may be to seek safety in ways that are familiar to us. Those familiar ways might work for a while, but sometimes they no longer serve us well and lead to deeper distress. I am a warm, empathic BACP Accredited counsellor, skilled and experienced in helping my clients work through difficult, sometimes painful, feelings. The qualities of caring and respect underpin the way I work. Whatever you are facing, I work with the person present with me to create a healing relationship that can help you live the best life you can.
Laura Stannard -Sex & Relationship Therapy
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified Verified
London N8 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you're navigating sex and relationships on a different wavelength? Do you think and feel deeply, yet often find yourself isolated, confused, or misunderstood? You might have ADHD, be autistic or fall outside the mainstream in some way and want someone who gets it. If your unique way of thinking leaves you questioning your worthiness for good sex and relationships, you're not alone. My practice is rooted in empathy, respect, and shared experience of feeling different. Together, we'll explore, helping you gain clarity, build meaningful connections, and discover sex and relationships that work for you.
Do you feel like you're navigating sex and relationships on a different wavelength? Do you think and feel deeply, yet often find yourself isolated, confused, or misunderstood? You might have ADHD, be autistic or fall outside the mainstream in some way and want someone who gets it. If your unique way of thinking leaves you questioning your worthiness for good sex and relationships, you're not alone. My practice is rooted in empathy, respect, and shared experience of feeling different. Together, we'll explore, helping you gain clarity, build meaningful connections, and discover sex and relationships that work for you.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, or that you're lacking a sense of purpose? Is something holding you back from living the life you want to live? Maybe you are struggling to communicate and connect with your partner? Do you question why you keep repeating the same patterns? My aim is to help you explore your feelings, thoughts and emotions and the affect they have on your behaviour and mood. I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative one, with us working side-by-side to develop your inner resources, communication skills, improve awareness of yourself, your body and your relationships with others.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, or that you're lacking a sense of purpose? Is something holding you back from living the life you want to live? Maybe you are struggling to communicate and connect with your partner? Do you question why you keep repeating the same patterns? My aim is to help you explore your feelings, thoughts and emotions and the affect they have on your behaviour and mood. I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative one, with us working side-by-side to develop your inner resources, communication skills, improve awareness of yourself, your body and your relationships with others.
I'm a Chartered Coaching Psychologist with over 15 years experience of working in psychology. Coaching involves a collaborative partnership; together, we’ll navigate ‘stuckness’ and develop personalised tools to create more clarity and purposeful change in your life or work using evidence-based approaches (made transparent and demystified). Are you trying to respond to stress, anxiety or overwhelm more effectively, create work-life balance or avoid burnout? Want to place healthy boundaries, develop new habits or improve performance? Searching for a more authentic career path? I'd love to hear from you.
I'm a Chartered Coaching Psychologist with over 15 years experience of working in psychology. Coaching involves a collaborative partnership; together, we’ll navigate ‘stuckness’ and develop personalised tools to create more clarity and purposeful change in your life or work using evidence-based approaches (made transparent and demystified). Are you trying to respond to stress, anxiety or overwhelm more effectively, create work-life balance or avoid burnout? Want to place healthy boundaries, develop new habits or improve performance? Searching for a more authentic career path? I'd love to hear from you.
I qualified as a therapist after a long career in the Arts. It gave me an inside understanding of the challenges life can bring and the complex thoughts and feelings we can struggle with. The clients I see have deep anxieties and low self-esteem, or have been through difficult circumstances that have left deep scars. They can feel overwhelmed by life or find relationships hard to manage. If any of these issues are affecting you, I want to reassure you that I'm someone who has experience and understanding of what you're going through and, with compassion and care, has helped others overcome these problems and change for the better.
I qualified as a therapist after a long career in the Arts. It gave me an inside understanding of the challenges life can bring and the complex thoughts and feelings we can struggle with. The clients I see have deep anxieties and low self-esteem, or have been through difficult circumstances that have left deep scars. They can feel overwhelmed by life or find relationships hard to manage. If any of these issues are affecting you, I want to reassure you that I'm someone who has experience and understanding of what you're going through and, with compassion and care, has helped others overcome these problems and change for the better.
If you want to explore any aspect of stuckness or worry in your life, your relationships or your family life we can work together to build a way of working that is meaningful and impactful.
If you want to explore any aspect of stuckness or worry in your life, your relationships or your family life we can work together to build a way of working that is meaningful and impactful.
Perhaps you feel unhappy and dissatisfied within your relationships. You may feel you are treading on eggshells or your thoughts and emotions are affected by other's behaviours. You may need help coming to terms with an upsetting event or support moving into a different chapter of your life. Perhaps you have experienced a loss causing feelings of grief and loneliness that comes in waves. Sometimes we can't figure out why we feel the way we do, we just want it to stop. I create a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for you to be truly heard. Sharing what's on your mind brings clarity when there is confusion and worry.
Perhaps you feel unhappy and dissatisfied within your relationships. You may feel you are treading on eggshells or your thoughts and emotions are affected by other's behaviours. You may need help coming to terms with an upsetting event or support moving into a different chapter of your life. Perhaps you have experienced a loss causing feelings of grief and loneliness that comes in waves. Sometimes we can't figure out why we feel the way we do, we just want it to stop. I create a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for you to be truly heard. Sharing what's on your mind brings clarity when there is confusion and worry.
I am a licensed, HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience as a mental health professional and researcher in the UK and Greece. I have experience working with adults, children and adolescents as well as families in treatment centers, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities as well as private practices. As a psychologist I use an Eclectic / Integrative approach, which means I adapt my approach, treatment and techniques to each individual’s difficulties, needs and what they want from therapy. I don’t believe that “one size fits all”, so I adapt my approach to each individual.
I am a licensed, HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience as a mental health professional and researcher in the UK and Greece. I have experience working with adults, children and adolescents as well as families in treatment centers, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities as well as private practices. As a psychologist I use an Eclectic / Integrative approach, which means I adapt my approach, treatment and techniques to each individual’s difficulties, needs and what they want from therapy. I don’t believe that “one size fits all”, so I adapt my approach to each individual.
I am a BPS-Chartered Clinical Psychologist working in private practice and the NHS. I also hold an Honorary Teaching Fellow at University College London and contribute to the teaching and training of psychologists. I am passionate about providing effective psychological therapy for each and every client that I work with. My approach is honest and open and I treat all clients with warmth and compassion. I stay up to date with the most recent psychological research and ensure that the services I offer are evidence based.
I am a BPS-Chartered Clinical Psychologist working in private practice and the NHS. I also hold an Honorary Teaching Fellow at University College London and contribute to the teaching and training of psychologists. I am passionate about providing effective psychological therapy for each and every client that I work with. My approach is honest and open and I treat all clients with warmth and compassion. I stay up to date with the most recent psychological research and ensure that the services I offer are evidence based.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in N8
100+
Average cost per session
£70
Counsellors in N8 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Relationship Issues |
| 89% | Depression |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 81% | Stress |
| 74% | Bereavement |
| 64% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 64% | Aviva |
| 59% | AXA PPP |
| 59% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in N8 see their clients
| 82% | In Person and Online | |
| 18% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 20% | Male |