If you’re thinking of taking the first step towards finding the right support for yourself or a loved one, we know how important it is to first talk to a therapist to find out whether there’s a good fit. All our therapists will be happy to have an initial conversation prior to booking to ensure they can meet your needs.
We offer therapy for adults, children, adolescents and their families.
Our team of therapists include a range of approaches including experienced Doctors and some who are registered with insurance providers such as Bupa, AXA PPP, Aviva and Vitality Health.
Our therapy services include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship and sexual difficulties, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, eating disorders, addiction and specialist women’s health support for fertility, miscarriage, pregnancy and childbirth trauma and post-natal depression.
Therapists’ capacity for new referrals changes frequently, sometimes at short notice, but we do our best to keep their profiles up to date. Subject to availability, we can put you in touch for an initial telephone consultation, free of charge and without obligation, prior to making your booking directly with the therapist.
VALERIE HARTLAND
Update: Valérie Hartland is accepting new referrals from January 2024. This is for in-person sessions on Monday mornings only.
Valérie is a Trauma Clinical specialist, a BACP accredited psychotherapist, EMDR Europe Approved and accredited Consultant (Children/Adolescents and Adults) and HCPC registered – Senior Art Psychotherapist and a clinical supervisor.
Valérie is employed by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. She works in the Tiers 4 National and Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
Valérie also used to run the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Course for three years at King’s College (University London) and has worked for 4 years as a Senior Lecturer on the MA in Art Psychotherapy (University of Roehampton). She is still a visiting lecturer at Goldsmith University, the Institute of Psychiatry and at King’s University.
Valérie has a small private practice. She specialises in working with children, young people and their families, and adults who have experienced traumas.
Valérie specialises in treating PTSD, developmental trauma, complex trauma and Adverse Childhood Experience using EMDR.
Valérie works in both English and French.
Please get in touch to arrange an initial conversation with this therapist by emailing [email protected] and providing your full contact details together with an indication of the support you’re looking for.
ELENI PAPADOPOULOS
Update: Eleni Papadopoulos is currently accepting referrals to see new clients in person.
I am a Psychosynthesis practitioner. I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis psychology which is an integrative and holistic psychology that was developed by Roberto Assagioli, an Italian Psychiatrist who included our spiritual Self as a real phenomenon or element of our psyche.
I believe that counselling and talking therapy can change our challenging life experiences. And I endeavour to work with my clients in a way that is very specific to them. I have a lot of experience in many areas and working with all areas of distress. I find it paramount to include the whole of the person. This means also the Spiritual dimension of life as well as our Body, Feelings and Mind. This inclusive approach provides a lot of information that we can explore and work with.
As I work with clients I encourage and empower them to determine the direction of the work. In essence we work with what is trying to emerge. This may require deeper work for which I provide a safe holding space. I see my work with clients as a creative unfolding that can be very difficult for the client, yet provide relief at the same time. This paradox can be hard to grasp but experiencing it in the course of therapy is both a deeply personal and spiritual experience.
I have a strong interest in Embodied Work and I did a course in Somatic Awareness, which was developed by trauma therapist Peter A. Levine. I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Psychology and a Diploma in Counselling.
I feel honoured to guide and witness my clients’ healing journeys, knowing it’s courageous to seek guidance on their path of Self-improvement.
Some issues I can help with, but am not limited to:
Bereavement
Anxiety and Depression
Trauma
Relationships
Spirituality
Trans-Generational Issues
Sexuality
Mixed Cultural Heritage
Creative Blocks
Loss of Meaning
Mixed Cultural Issues
Loneliness
Family Dynamics
Fear
Abuse
I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – reg no: 390917. I work with self-paying clients and am not registered with any private medical insurance providers.
Please get in touch to arrange an initial conversation with this therapist by emailing [email protected] and providing your full contact details together with an indication of the support you’re looking for.
ALEXANDER GRAY
With apologies, Alexander Gray is at full capacity at the moment. Updates will be posted here as soon as he can accept new referrals for in-person or online therapy sessions.
Alexander works with children, teens and adults with a wide range of presenting issues. He has a BSc (Hons) in Sport Psychology, an MA in Transpersonal Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy and a Diploma in Sandplay Therapy. Alexander is a registered member of the BACP. He charges £75 per session.
Alexander uses an integrative approach to therapy, creating a warm, safe place for exploration and expression. This allows him to fully witness his clients and work with what they present, rather than any judgements he or society might have.
Underpinning his practice is the belief that we are all made up of mind, body and soul. Our essential qualities can be covered over by the stress of life and our environment. Our work is to reveal the soul nature underneath and find ways to heal and nourish the true self.
Some areas Alexander has been exploring with clients recently, include:
- Autism
- Identity
- Sex/Kink
- Bereavement
- Releasing trauma
- Job dissatisfaction
- Relationship difficulties
- Supporting parents of children with challenging behaviour
Alexander is a Friend of BAATN – The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network and is currently undertaking: The Un-Making of Them: Diploma Training in Specialist Psychotherapy with Ex-Boarders.
Alexander is not registered with any private medical insurance companies.
BRITTA BIELENBERG
Update: Britta Bielenberg is accepting new referrals between Monday – Thursday. These appointments are Online only.
Britta believes passionately in the uniqueness and empowerment of every individual to reclaim their joy in life and find ways to adjust to challenging life situations such as work related stress, anxiety, family break-up, depression or ageing. She is interested in themes such as cultural identity, belonging and overcoming shame related to family history. She holds a Masters degree from London Metropolitan University and, as a Gestalt psychotherapist, works with clients holistically, being interested in the person and their life as a whole, not just the “problem” they bring to therapy.
Britta is UKCP accredited and works with adults aged 18 and over, as well as with couples. She is registered with private medical insurance companies AXA, Aviva, Vitality Health, Alliance Corporate Healthcare, WPA and Aetna.
Before training as a psychotherapist Britta worked as a foreign correspondent for the German radio. She can offer therapy in German, if required.
Please get in touch to arrange an initial conversation with this therapist by emailing [email protected] and providing your full contact details together with an indication of the support you’re looking for.
JUSTINE WIERCIMOK
Update: Justine Wiercimok is accepting new clients at the moment. These appointments are Online only.
I offer a safe space to help you to understand life challenges and where the emotional pain comes from. I focus therapy on working with core wounds. Core wounds are the reason why you might experience fear and anxiety. They can be a source of feelings of shame and abandonment which often lead to confusion, conflicts, and feelings of “unsafety”, especially in meaningful relationships, further causing destructive behaviour towards yourself/your body. In our work together, we will use the pain as a guide and catalyst for healing, self-discovery, and self- realisation, ultimately leading to a fulfilling and joyful life.
I am a Psychotherapist, Internal Family System Therapist (IFS), Registered Mental Health Counsellor and Certified Life Coach with over 13 years’ professional experience. I specialise in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Psychology and am certified in a multitude of therapeutic modalities including Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Gestalt, Inner Child, Attachment work, Breath Work and more.
To start counselling with me, we can set up an initial session where we can discuss what you would like to get out of counselling and, if you feel aligned with the approach I offer, we can arrange to meet weekly. I work with adults aged 18 and over.
Please get in touch to arrange an initial conversation with this therapist by emailing [email protected] by providing your full contact details together with an indication of the support you’re looking for
DR REBEKAH HONEY
Update: With apologies, Dr Rebekah Honey is not accepting new referrals at the moment.
Do you feel stuck in patterns you can’t break out of? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or just unhappy? With many years of experience in helping people to overcome negative patterns and emotional difficulties, I can help you to find a new way of relating to yourself and others. I want to help you to get your life back. The approach I use is evidence based and I will tailor the therapy to address the particular areas you need help with. Together we will think about what you are finding difficult, what your strengths are and how we can work together to help you progress towards recovery and to a richer and more fulfilling life.
I have over 15 years experience as a Clinical Psychologist and work with people aged 18 and over. I am an accredited and experienced schema therapist, CBT therapist, and trauma-focused therapist. I am experienced in working with people with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties, personality disorder, low self-esteem, anger management and negative life patterns.
Your therapy with me will provide you with a safe place to make changes to your life, your thinking and how you are affected by events and other people. I will focus on developing a strong therapeutic relationship with you where you will feel safe and comfortable. This will allow you to flourish and benefit from the help I can give you.
Registered therapist with AXA PPP, Bupa. Aviva and Vitality Health
FIONA TURNBULL
Update: With apologies, Fiona Turnbull is not accepting new referrals at the moment.
Fiona is a fully-qualified gestalt psychotherapist with a strong commitment to supporting her clients live more fulfilling and satisfying lives. She is registered with both the UKCP and BACP and holds a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy from London Metropolitan University and an advanced practitioner diploma from the Gestalt Centre London.
Fiona offers long-term, open-ended psychotherapy as well as shorter courses of therapy. She has extensive experience working with themes of loss and grief as well as supporting clients through relationship difficulties, major life events and transitions, self-esteem issues, anxiety and depression, as well as the psychological and emotional impact of the COVID19 crisis.
Fiona treats every client as individual, building a trusting and safe relationship which enables clients to become more aware of themselves and develop more self-compassion. Fiona embraces difference and enjoys supporting clients from diverse backgrounds facing a broad range of life challenges.
Fiona adopts a holistic approach, working with the whole person – thoughts, emotions, body sensations, spirituality and creativity. She does not believe in forcing change but rather creating a space where clients can safely increase their awareness and explore different possibilities in their lives. Her style is gentle, warm, down-to-earth and intuitive.
Alongside her private practice, Fiona is employed as a senior counsellor in a hospice. Previously she managed a project for Cruse Bereavement Care offering peer support to people bereaved through a loved one’s drug or alcohol use. Before training as a therapist, Fiona was a communications professional working in central government and the charity sector.
Fiona works with adults aged 18 and over and is also a qualified group psychotherapist. She sees self-paying clients, as well as people with private medical insurance through AXA. Her sessions take place weekly.
- Registered full clinical member of the UKCP (2011164878)
- Registered member of the BACP (376318)
DR ALEXANDRA KASOZI
Update: With apologies, Dr Alexandra Kasozi is not accepting new referrals at the moment.
Alexandra is a chartered Counselling Psychologist and is registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). She completed a professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (PsychD) at the University of Roehampton. In addition she has undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the University of Nottingham.
Alexandra’s Approach
As a psychologist, Alexandra’s approach begins with an attitude of warmth, responsiveness and kindness. She uses collaborative enquiry to help clients to gain a greater understanding and insight into their problems. Alexandra is very aware that each client’s journey to counselling is particular to them. We may have a sense of being alone, feel hopeless, guilty or overwhelmed, but we might find it hard to pinpoint what in particular brought us here. Alternatively we may know exactly why we are here, but not have a clue what to do about it.
Alexandra’s approach recognises how different each person’s experience is and addresses this by taking an integrative approach to counselling. Drawing on her clinical expertise in humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapies, she tailors therapy to clients’ unique needs and requirements.
Alexandra’s Expertise
Before qualifying as a Psychologist, Alexandra worked in communications in the international humanitarian sector. Her work in this field led her to develop a specialist interest in Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, anxiety and depression, and she undertook specialist training in NHS services dedicated to these problems.
Alexandra has extensive experience of working with individuals who have suffered difficult and challenging circumstances in their family lives. She has also worked frequently with men and women who are survivors of emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse. Alexandra recognises the pain, anger and shame that often accompany such experiences, and how difficult it can be for clients to discuss their lives in therapy. She is continuously humbled by the bravery and capacity to heal she witnesses in her clients and feels privileged to work with them through this process.
In addition to supporting clients facing the challenges mentioned above, Alexandra also runs a practice focused on women’s mental health. She provides counselling and psychological therapy that aims to support women in their many female-centric experiences. Many of these experiences are incredibly difficult and disorientating, yet they are often swept aside and labelled “normal” simply because they are common.
Such experiences include fertility problems, miscarriage, pregnancy and fear of pregnancy and childbirth (tokophobia). Alexandra is also passionate about working with women in the post-natal period, whether it be in adjusting to a new or changing identity as a parent, working to develop self-compassion and self-care, supporting women suffering from post-natal depression or to heal and recover from a traumatic birth experience. She also provides therapy home-visits for new mums.
Alexandra sees clients who are self-funding their therapy, or paying for their therapy through their healthcare insurance. Alexandra is registered as a healthcare provider with AXA PPP, Aviva and Vitality Health. She works with adults aged 18 and over.
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