Counselling in SW9
To say a bit about myself, I’m trained at Masters (MSc) level in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. I've managed a mental health team (Student Support and Wellbeing) at University College London, worked at Waterloo Community Counselling, within an NHS multidisciplinary team working with survivors of child sexual abuse and a men’s residential unit which delivers personalised support for men with complex mental health needs. My style of working is psychodynamic. In its simplest form, this involves thinking about how your past impacts your current lived experience.
To say a bit about myself, I’m trained at Masters (MSc) level in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. I've managed a mental health team (Student Support and Wellbeing) at University College London, worked at Waterloo Community Counselling, within an NHS multidisciplinary team working with survivors of child sexual abuse and a men’s residential unit which delivers personalised support for men with complex mental health needs. My style of working is psychodynamic. In its simplest form, this involves thinking about how your past impacts your current lived experience.
You may have heard counselling referred to as a ‘safe space’. But what does that mean? Simply put, it's a physical and mental space where you can be yourself without fear of being judged or rejected. It's a place where you can feel validated, supported and comfortable enough to show raw emotion, vulnerability, or explore parts of yourself that you don’t like or are ashamed of. That's what I can provide. I'll support you in talking about the current challenges you are facing; together, we might look back on your life to help identify patterns of behaviour that have developed over time and how they might be impacting your life now.
You may have heard counselling referred to as a ‘safe space’. But what does that mean? Simply put, it's a physical and mental space where you can be yourself without fear of being judged or rejected. It's a place where you can feel validated, supported and comfortable enough to show raw emotion, vulnerability, or explore parts of yourself that you don’t like or are ashamed of. That's what I can provide. I'll support you in talking about the current challenges you are facing; together, we might look back on your life to help identify patterns of behaviour that have developed over time and how they might be impacting your life now.
You may be looking for a counsellor at the moment because there is a particular feeling or issue that is troubling you, or you may want to understand aspects of your personality, or relationships, a little better. You might be feeling stuck, or anxious, overwhelmed perhaps. I will provide a warm, receptive environment where you can talk about what is going on for you, and also explore how it is affecting you. Through this exploration, you will come to a deeper understanding of yourself and how you manage your life. It is through this deeper understanding of ourselves, that we are able to develop and move forward positively.
You may be looking for a counsellor at the moment because there is a particular feeling or issue that is troubling you, or you may want to understand aspects of your personality, or relationships, a little better. You might be feeling stuck, or anxious, overwhelmed perhaps. I will provide a warm, receptive environment where you can talk about what is going on for you, and also explore how it is affecting you. Through this exploration, you will come to a deeper understanding of yourself and how you manage your life. It is through this deeper understanding of ourselves, that we are able to develop and move forward positively.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who can help with addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life changes. I will help you to make sense of life choices and to develop clearer thinking about your future decisions. I attune my way of working to the needs of my clients and adopt the most effective tools and techniques. You will benefit from clearer thinking and greater insight from working with me. I encourage my clients to bring about behavioural change in their lives by helping them to manifest positive qualities and stepping out of comfort zones.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who can help with addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life changes. I will help you to make sense of life choices and to develop clearer thinking about your future decisions. I attune my way of working to the needs of my clients and adopt the most effective tools and techniques. You will benefit from clearer thinking and greater insight from working with me. I encourage my clients to bring about behavioural change in their lives by helping them to manifest positive qualities and stepping out of comfort zones.
Your heart has always felt a little broken, even before you were old enough to find love. You searched endlessly for someone that got it, in books, in the music you listened to late and night whilst crying in your room. ‘I want to be someone else or I’ll explode’. Except you didn’t explode and your life dragged on. It’s hard to explain why your soul feels empty. Everyone told you it would pass but it never fully did. You just got better at hiding it. The German army shirt became an All Saints jumper, the vodka and coke became a bottle of Whispering Angel. All good, nothing to see here. You became very good at pretending.
Your heart has always felt a little broken, even before you were old enough to find love. You searched endlessly for someone that got it, in books, in the music you listened to late and night whilst crying in your room. ‘I want to be someone else or I’ll explode’. Except you didn’t explode and your life dragged on. It’s hard to explain why your soul feels empty. Everyone told you it would pass but it never fully did. You just got better at hiding it. The German army shirt became an All Saints jumper, the vodka and coke became a bottle of Whispering Angel. All good, nothing to see here. You became very good at pretending.
Dr Hannah Alghali
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW9 (Online Only)
Taking the initial steps to seeking therapy can be daunting. Therefore, building a trusting therapeutic relationship, in a safe and empathetic environment, is key to my approach. I am committed to providing bespoke psychological therapy that is tailored to the individual, and focuses on clients’ strengths and skills in order to help them overcome challenges they face and work towards holistic wellbeing. I am experienced in working with clients from a range of cultural backgrounds and sexualities, and I tailor the support I offer accordingly.
Taking the initial steps to seeking therapy can be daunting. Therefore, building a trusting therapeutic relationship, in a safe and empathetic environment, is key to my approach. I am committed to providing bespoke psychological therapy that is tailored to the individual, and focuses on clients’ strengths and skills in order to help them overcome challenges they face and work towards holistic wellbeing. I am experienced in working with clients from a range of cultural backgrounds and sexualities, and I tailor the support I offer accordingly.
Hi, thank you for visiting my profile. If you're feeling overwhelmed, unloved, or any of the complex emotions life throws at us, I’m here to offer my support. Together, we'll navigate through the complexities of life and work towards understanding and accepting the parts of you that may have been rejected, hidden, or misunderstood. In my practice, I provide a confidential space free from judgement, where your voice is heard, your experiences validated, and your presence accepted.
Hi, thank you for visiting my profile. If you're feeling overwhelmed, unloved, or any of the complex emotions life throws at us, I’m here to offer my support. Together, we'll navigate through the complexities of life and work towards understanding and accepting the parts of you that may have been rejected, hidden, or misunderstood. In my practice, I provide a confidential space free from judgement, where your voice is heard, your experiences validated, and your presence accepted.
Claire (Montefiore) Mankowitz
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW9
Not accepting new clients
People may come for therapy because of specific issues such as recent or past trauma, loss, relationship difficulties or for support with making life changes. But often, we don't know why we feel bad about ourselves or our lives - we may simply know we're depressed, anxious, stuck or frustrated. Therapy can provide a safe, non-judgemental space in which to figure out where we are in our lives, and what we need next. For some, this may be a short course of counselling, for others a longer term psychotherapy and yet others may find they need something other than therapy: my job is to support you in making your own decision.
People may come for therapy because of specific issues such as recent or past trauma, loss, relationship difficulties or for support with making life changes. But often, we don't know why we feel bad about ourselves or our lives - we may simply know we're depressed, anxious, stuck or frustrated. Therapy can provide a safe, non-judgemental space in which to figure out where we are in our lives, and what we need next. For some, this may be a short course of counselling, for others a longer term psychotherapy and yet others may find they need something other than therapy: my job is to support you in making your own decision.
I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, addiction and living with chronic illnesses. However I will work with any issues that you would like to bring to therapy that are affecting your life today.
I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, addiction and living with chronic illnesses. However I will work with any issues that you would like to bring to therapy that are affecting your life today.
I provide integrative holistic Play and Creative Arts Therapy as a method of helping children and young people with behavior and emotional difficulties. I offer tailored individual and group sessions for children and young adults with additional needs, and those that have challenges in accessing learning and meeting their full potential due to school or life difficulties, emotional, behavior and wellbeing issues. I use creative mediums such as art, drama, music, sand play, story telling and many other channels to understand a child/ young person’s world and help them deal with social/emotional challenges.
I provide integrative holistic Play and Creative Arts Therapy as a method of helping children and young people with behavior and emotional difficulties. I offer tailored individual and group sessions for children and young adults with additional needs, and those that have challenges in accessing learning and meeting their full potential due to school or life difficulties, emotional, behavior and wellbeing issues. I use creative mediums such as art, drama, music, sand play, story telling and many other channels to understand a child/ young person’s world and help them deal with social/emotional challenges.
Is this a time in your life that feels difficult? Life can be somewhat challenging and overwhelming at times. Counselling is a process that gives you space and time, in a confidential environment that allow you to express yourself freely enabling you, to make better sense of your feelings, emotions and fears. It is important that during this process you remain an individual and we find a way for you to express your thoughts and feelings, making it's essential to work with a flexible approach tailoring our work to your needs.
Is this a time in your life that feels difficult? Life can be somewhat challenging and overwhelming at times. Counselling is a process that gives you space and time, in a confidential environment that allow you to express yourself freely enabling you, to make better sense of your feelings, emotions and fears. It is important that during this process you remain an individual and we find a way for you to express your thoughts and feelings, making it's essential to work with a flexible approach tailoring our work to your needs.
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We all have moments when we feel low, stressed, anxious, depressed and just sometimes we can't seem to let go of our past experiences. Believing that the relationship between therapist and client is key, I aim to create a safe, warm space where clients can be heard and understood, to explore the depths of their thoughts and feelings, allowing them to speak the unspoken. I understand that each individual experience is unique and therefor tailor therapy to the needs of each client separately.
We all have moments when we feel low, stressed, anxious, depressed and just sometimes we can't seem to let go of our past experiences. Believing that the relationship between therapist and client is key, I aim to create a safe, warm space where clients can be heard and understood, to explore the depths of their thoughts and feelings, allowing them to speak the unspoken. I understand that each individual experience is unique and therefor tailor therapy to the needs of each client separately.
I have limited availability for in-person sessions. We work within a structured integrative framework. You will describe and specify the areas you’d like to work on from your initial assessment. I will formalise a treatment plan, which will be communicated throughout, whilst sharing homework and other resources I see will enhance your progress. Our work is to understand who you are and to own your personal power enough to start leading and transforming your relationships with yourself and those around you. Working towards a goal can help with self-esteem and self-development as you can map and develop while seeing progress.
I have limited availability for in-person sessions. We work within a structured integrative framework. You will describe and specify the areas you’d like to work on from your initial assessment. I will formalise a treatment plan, which will be communicated throughout, whilst sharing homework and other resources I see will enhance your progress. Our work is to understand who you are and to own your personal power enough to start leading and transforming your relationships with yourself and those around you. Working towards a goal can help with self-esteem and self-development as you can map and develop while seeing progress.
Reflecting on thoughts, feelings and behaviour is hard work making therapy an uncomfortable yet rewarding experience. I am here for you. I provide a non-judgmental space for you to explore your past, present and future, or just anything that pops into your mind. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means I adhere to their ethical framework.
Reflecting on thoughts, feelings and behaviour is hard work making therapy an uncomfortable yet rewarding experience. I am here for you. I provide a non-judgmental space for you to explore your past, present and future, or just anything that pops into your mind. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means I adhere to their ethical framework.
A word in season, soothes the soul. Hi, my name is Ola, founder of New Ways Therapy. I help people to heal from relational trauma, emotional pain and constant overwhelming thoughts and feelings. I have an 18yr background working closely with children, families and individuals. I work with clients that have experienced trauma in childhood, families, relationships and at work. You will be provided with a safe place to help you unpack your experiences, process your emotions and explore ways of moving forward in your healing journey. If you are putting on a brave face, but suffering inwardly, this is a sign to seek support.
A word in season, soothes the soul. Hi, my name is Ola, founder of New Ways Therapy. I help people to heal from relational trauma, emotional pain and constant overwhelming thoughts and feelings. I have an 18yr background working closely with children, families and individuals. I work with clients that have experienced trauma in childhood, families, relationships and at work. You will be provided with a safe place to help you unpack your experiences, process your emotions and explore ways of moving forward in your healing journey. If you are putting on a brave face, but suffering inwardly, this is a sign to seek support.
The world facing our children and young people today is an extremely complicated one. Dealing with an unpredictable, and at times, chaotic environment, can test our mental and physical systems. The seeds of worry can be sown in a myriad of ways but nearly always ends up with the young person internalising their problems, which then manifest in increasingly problematic ways such as OCD, Tics, Self-Harming, and body image issues. Underlying all of these symptoms is a powerfully negative view of themselves which, if unchecked, can become overwhelming.
The world facing our children and young people today is an extremely complicated one. Dealing with an unpredictable, and at times, chaotic environment, can test our mental and physical systems. The seeds of worry can be sown in a myriad of ways but nearly always ends up with the young person internalising their problems, which then manifest in increasingly problematic ways such as OCD, Tics, Self-Harming, and body image issues. Underlying all of these symptoms is a powerfully negative view of themselves which, if unchecked, can become overwhelming.
If you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed about what to expect or how counselling can help, give me a call. I offer a free 15 minute video or telephone chat helping you to feel at ease and decide if I'm the right person for you. Life is challenging and can leave you feeling low, depressed or anxious, you may be lacking in confidence with low self esteem, finding it difficult to sleep or constantly worrying, finding yourself arguing over small things, lost who you are, forgotten how to smile, having a space where you can truly be yourself without fear of judgement can be a life changing and immensely healing experience.
If you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed about what to expect or how counselling can help, give me a call. I offer a free 15 minute video or telephone chat helping you to feel at ease and decide if I'm the right person for you. Life is challenging and can leave you feeling low, depressed or anxious, you may be lacking in confidence with low self esteem, finding it difficult to sleep or constantly worrying, finding yourself arguing over small things, lost who you are, forgotten how to smile, having a space where you can truly be yourself without fear of judgement can be a life changing and immensely healing experience.
Dr Daniel O'Toole - Citadel Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW9 (Online Only)
My name is Dr Daniel O’Toole (Danny) and I am the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Citadel Psychology. I have over 15 years experience working in the NHS and have also worked in the private and voluntary sectors. As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with patients experiencing a wide variety of emotional and psychological difficulties. I take a compassionate and person-centred approach to my therapeutic work and draw on a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My name is Dr Daniel O’Toole (Danny) and I am the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Citadel Psychology. I have over 15 years experience working in the NHS and have also worked in the private and voluntary sectors. As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with patients experiencing a wide variety of emotional and psychological difficulties. I take a compassionate and person-centred approach to my therapeutic work and draw on a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Hello. My name is Richard (he/him). People seek counselling and therapy for many reasons, some of which are clear and apparent, such as suffering with low self-esteem, anxiety, or the impact of infidelity in a relationship. Other reasons can be harder to define, a general feeling of emptiness, feeling lost, or a sense of drifting apart from a partner. Whether you can identify the source of your discomfort or just have a nagging sense that something doesn’t feel quite right, I offer a safe, accepting, and confidential space to explore together what may be going on for you and support you in understanding, changing, or accepting.
Hello. My name is Richard (he/him). People seek counselling and therapy for many reasons, some of which are clear and apparent, such as suffering with low self-esteem, anxiety, or the impact of infidelity in a relationship. Other reasons can be harder to define, a general feeling of emptiness, feeling lost, or a sense of drifting apart from a partner. Whether you can identify the source of your discomfort or just have a nagging sense that something doesn’t feel quite right, I offer a safe, accepting, and confidential space to explore together what may be going on for you and support you in understanding, changing, or accepting.
If you are feeling low, anxious or stuck and unable to change things yourself, or repeating difficult or destructive patterns of behaviour, working with and talking with someone not involved in your life can really help. If you are struggling to cope with how life is at the moment or with something from the past, then getting support from me is the first step to feeling supported and heard and looking at how we can work together to help you make changes in behaviour, relationships, communication and ways of thinking and processing what you are facing. Your emotional and mental well-being matters and you don't have to struggle alone.
If you are feeling low, anxious or stuck and unable to change things yourself, or repeating difficult or destructive patterns of behaviour, working with and talking with someone not involved in your life can really help. If you are struggling to cope with how life is at the moment or with something from the past, then getting support from me is the first step to feeling supported and heard and looking at how we can work together to help you make changes in behaviour, relationships, communication and ways of thinking and processing what you are facing. Your emotional and mental well-being matters and you don't have to struggle alone.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in SW9
100+
Average cost per session
£70
Counsellors in SW9 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Self Esteem |
| 91% | Depression |
| 85% | Stress |
| 83% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 71% | Aviva |
| 61% | Vitality |
| 57% | WPA |
How Counsellors in SW9 see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 66% | Female | |
| 34% | Male |