Bilkan Kilicer

5 years of experience

England

England

Turkish, English

5 years of experience

England

Turkish, English

I am an integrative psychotherapist with five years of experience, dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions and challenges. I am an integrative psychotherapist, currently registered member with the British Counselling of Psychotherapy. As an integrative psychotherapist, I blend various therapeutic approaches to tailor my practice to each of your needs. I draw from techniques such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), where I address negative though patterns and behaviours such as anxiety, to psychodynamic therapy, where we explore unconscious processes and past experiences. I also use humanistic methods, where we will emphasize on personal growth and self-fulfilment, to Transactional analysis where I examine social transactions and communications patterns to understand and improve interactions. My goal is to provide a safe trusting and non – judgmental environment, holistic, client-centred experience that supports your emotional well-being and personal growth, facilitating positive change, by working towards your goals, and improving coping strategies. Through a combination of these methods, I help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, aiming to foster healing, insight, and resilience. I have previously work with BCU Life Skills which offers counselling to men and women who are unemployment and have low-income who live in the Borough of Bexley bringing complex issues due such as stress, suicidal thoughts, depression, bereavement, low-self-esteem, trauma, chronic illnesses and disability. I have also worked as a teaching assistant in a special needs school as it has provided me with invaluable experience that directly links to the skills and insights required in counselling. Supporting students with special needs required me to practice active listening, clear communication, and the ability to respond to non-verbal cues. These skills are essential in counselling, where being attuned to a person’s emotions and behaviours is crucial for providing effective support. In my work with young people, I like to support adolescents, as this is a critical phase of their development. Teenagers often brings issues such as social and and psychological challenges, such as identity formation, peer pressure, academic stress, and family dynamics. I am a registered member of the BACP, and I hold an Advance Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling from CPPD Counselling School. I also hold a Certificate in Humanistic and Psychodynamic Counselling from Goldsmiths University. I have also completed my BSc in Psychology at University of Westminster, and I have completed short courses in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Time Limiting Counselling.

Sonia Costantini

10 years of experience

England

England

English

10 years of experience

England

English

BACP registered psychotherapeutic counsellor, offering a warm, non-judgemental space to explore challenges. I work with adults, young adults, and adolescents, keen interest in working with ADHD I am a qualified and registered BACP psychotherapeutic counsellor working online and face to face. Perhaps you are struggling with a particular difficulty or relationship or are feeling low, overwhelmed, or lost. Facing up to these struggles can feel daunting. I offer a friendly, warm, and relaxed encounter that allows for self-exploration, growth and recovery. My approach is a non-judgemental one in which my clients feel heard. It is not often that we are free to tell our story, be validated and reflect authentically on our experience. My aim is to understand what it is like to be you in this world and what has shaped your experiencing in life. I strongly believe that as humans, we are developed and shaped in relationship, and it is in relationship that we are healed. I work in an integrative way and my approach is collaborative and at a pace that suits the client, meaning that difficulties and challenges can be explored in safety. I offer both time-limited and open-ended work, often suggesting we begin with an assessment session for us to meet and obtain an idea of how we may work together and thereafter agreeing on a way forward. I also offer a free introductory 15 minute video call so I can address any initial questions you may have. In addition to working with adult clients, I have a keen interest in difficulties affecting young adults and adolescents.

Jeff Dawson

3 years of experience

England

England

English

3 years of experience

England

English

How can I help you? This is where we start but not where we end so please get in touch if you'd like to explore working together and unblocking the barriers you're currently facing in your life. Are you struggling with your mental and emotional health? Do you need some support to help make sense of your life? If so, I could help. I'm a psychotherapeutic counsellor and therapeutic coach specialising in working with young people aged 12-25-years-old but adept at working with adults too. My name is Jeff and I have worked in a variety of roles from youth worker, coach, mentor, trainer and now psychotherapeutic counsellor. I am competent and skilled at building a therapeutic relationship that can help you to explore your inner world with safety to help soothe and heal the challenges you face. My counselling work is based on an integrative model which enables me to be flexible and responsive to your needs. All my work is rooted in trauma-informed and shame sensitive practice where you can feel safe to explore your inner world. Our work together will give you the tools and strategies to deal with the here and now as well as working to alleviate the impact of any long term past traumas that may have a significant hold and impact on your life. Deciding if counselling is for you is a huge step to take but with warmth, empathy, compassion and acceptance, I will give you a safe space from which to make the choice that is right for you. If you feel counselling could really help in your circumstances, please make contact and let's see if I'm the right counsellor to help you.

Lisa Smith

3 years of experience

England

England

3 years of experience

England

I am experienced in successfully supporting clients with anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma (including emotional, physical and sexual abuse), relationship issues and low self-esteem. I completed the work placement part of my training at Mid Kent Mind where I supported people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues and low self-esteem. I have continued working with these issues in the years after qualifying and have also developed an interest in trauma related work in which I have completed further training and gained considerable experience. I offer a friendly approach where whatever you bring to sessions will be accepted without judgment and with understanding. We are all individuals - with our own personalities, personal history and life experience and for this reason I select from a range of therapeutic approaches so suit your particular needs and goals. You won't be expected to talk about anything you find difficult until you feel ready - you get to move at your own pace. Although talking is an important part of the process, I will also help you to find practical therapeutic tools to support whatever change and personal growth you want to achieve within yourself and your life.

Stefan Mihailov

3 years of experience

England

England

English, Romanian

3 years of experience

England

English, Romanian

I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor with a focus on Person-centred and Psychodynamic modalities. My goal is to help you discover insights, overcome challenges, and foster personal growth. Feeling lost, anxious, or stuck? Life gets you down sometimes and you're trying to make sense of things? Want to gain more understanding of yourself? Feel the need to make changes? Would you like to enhance your self-esteem, sense of self or self-worth? Perhaps you're dealing with the impact of growing up with emotionally unavailable parents or facing challenging romantic, social or friendship relationships. We will create a warm, friendly space, safe and non-judgmental, to explore what's going on for you. Addressing your present circumstances, we will also see how earlier experiences, like those from childhood, might be connected. I am informed by elements from different therapeutic approaches to tailor things to you. As a therapist who gets neurodiversity, I understand the potential challenges faced by individuals with autistic or ADHD experiences. But this is you, I want to hear and understand your own experience without putting labels or placing you in a box. The most important thing? Building a real connection to support your healing and growth. Ready to chat? Let's connect for a quick chat so that I can try and respond to your questions and learn just a bit about you so that we can both have a feel for whether I am the right therapist for you.

Caroline OGorman

5 years of experience

England

England

English

5 years of experience

England

English

I accompany my clients in their sadness, chaos, depression, and confusion, and I help people to give a voice to their true feelings in a non-judgmental space. About Me: I am an accredited counsellor with over 5 years of experience supporting a diverse range of clients of all ages, with issues that include (but not limited to), anxiety, depression, panic disorder, bereavement (including bereavement by suicide), identity issues, low self-esteem, guilt, shame, self-harm, and PTSD / CPTSD. Even though I have a lot of experience with many issues over the years, trauma and bereavement have been my particular areas of focus. My primary way of working is person-centred / trauma – informed, though I have a variety of tools from different modalities that I use depending on your needs. Trauma counselling: My primary research as part of my MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy, investigated how creative interventions aid change when working with childhood trauma. When we are exposed to trauma at a young age for an extended time, overwhelming emotions have become the default way of being, and you may find that any survival strategies that helped you to survive a hostile situation back then, have ceased to serve you in the long-term. I work in a trauma-informed way which involves helping you to feel safe and resourced while we process what happened to you. I provide a safe and empathic base where you can explore your experiences Bereavement counselling: I have a diploma in Grief and Bereavement, and 2.5 years of experience working as a bereavement practitioner, helping clients to explore and process their loss. This can often mean processing other associated losses which reinforce the depth of their grief. I have been able to help my clients adjust to their loss in a way that honours the unique relationship that they have with their loved one.

Stephanie Trussler

7 years of experience

England

England

English

7 years of experience

England

English

MBACP Integrative counsellor, trauma specialist, holistic and spiritual therapist. Hi I'm Stephanie, a multidimensional therapist offering a variety of therapies to suit the individual needs of my clients. I am a qualified integrative counsellor with specialist training in trauma, amongst other areas of life events and complexities. I have worked in the health and social care sector for over 15 years and have experience with complex needs in children and adults. Using my skills, intuition, knowledge and above all else empathy, my passion is to support clients to find their way out of the 'Labyrinth' and live a more fulfilled life. ​ I have a particular interest in creativity, journalling, spirituality, sound, vibration and frequency, but most importantly supporting people to become the best version of themselves. As well as being an empathic counsellor, I am also an artist, musician, Reiki healer and spiritual worker. Counselling offers a safe and confidential space to explore past and present experiences, challenges, thoughts and feelings that may be causing obstacles in your life at present. Counselling helps you to identify and realign yourself with who you truly are and live the life your soul truly longs for. Counselling can help you find your inner voice, stop people pleasing and trust the direction of your path with confidence and peace. ​​​ Here are some of the areas that I can support you with. If the issue you are currently struggling with is not listed please don't hesitate to enquire further. ​ *Anxiety and Fear *Depression *Trauma *Lack of meaning/purpose *Spiritual growth/ascendence *Pet Bereavement *Rape and Sexual Abuse *Domestic Violence *Lonliness *Family and Relationship issues *Frustration *Loss and Grief The first session is a great opportunity to meet and greet one another, whether this be online or by telephone. We will explore how counselling may help and if counselling is suitable for you at this time. It is important to find the right counsellor for you so you can really get the most from your sessions. I offer a free 15 minute consultation, where we can discuss how I may be able to help you and you can decide if you would like to continue with counselling.​ Many clients bring crafting activities such as crochet etc to their online and telephone counselling sessions which is welcomed. I have personally learnt how life changing it can be to become more heart centred and present in YOUR own life, rather than be driven by the mind, ego and negative beliefs and/or patterns, which often causes hurt, confusion and unwanted behaviours in our lives. I realised that living with the constant feeling of stress, fatigue and burn out, life was simply not working out for me anymore and therefore I decided to change that. Now my role is to help you do the same, it is achievable.​ Any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Zehavah Handler

5 years of experience

England

England

English

5 years of experience

England

English

Hi, thanks for stopping on my profile. How can I help you? My specialization is in sleep-related issues, relationships, trauma, financial stresses and general anxieties. It can be tricky to know which therapist to contact. The best therapist is the one who you feel most comfortable talking to. This is your life, your journey. Whatever it is that made you open this website, hurts. Talk to someone who empathizes and can help you to improve how you feel about yourself. Feeling good about yourself and the decisions you make in life, feeling empowered and calm, well-rested and in control, might be what we can work on together. Understanding what's going on for us is so useful in making us feel better about ourselves. Let's connect and see whether we could work well together.

Rachel McLaughlin

10 years of experience

England

England

English

10 years of experience

England

English

By being on this website, you have taken the first step in accessing support, which is often the hardest. If you find yourself struggling with overwhelm, overthinking, and difficult emotions; then you are in the right place. None of us were born with a manual on how to navigate this life & sometimes when things get difficult, our mind can give us a hard time. Therapy can help you understand your difficulties and involves us working together as a team to work towards your goals. As a therapist, I can provide a space to reflect together on your difficulties and provide evidence-based techniques on how to manage them moving forward. I work holistically and adapt my approach based on the client I have in front of me. When experiencing a number of difficult life experiences a few years ago, I found myself in a pit of anxiety and accessed CBT which helped me get through. I can appreciate how scary it might feel to reach out for support from a complete stranger. If you would like to see if we will be a good fit to work together, email me to arrange a free 20 minute consultation! By being on this website, you have taken the first step in accessing support, which is often the hardest. If you find yourself struggling with overwhelm, overthinking, and difficult emotions; then you are in the right place. None of us were born with a manual on how to navigate this life & sometimes when things get difficult, our mind can give us a hard time. Therapy can help you understand your difficulties and involves us working together as a team to work towards your goals. As a therapist, I can provide a space to reflect together on your difficulties and provide evidence-based techniques on how to manage them moving forward. I work holistically and adapt my approach based on the client I have in front of me. When experiencing a number of difficult life experiences a few years ago, I found myself in a pit of anxiety and accessed CBT which helped me get through. I can appreciate how scary it might feel to reach out for support from a complete stranger. If you would like to see if we will be a good fit to work together, email me to arrange a free 20 minute consultation!

Polly Watson

2 years of experience

England

England

English

2 years of experience

England

English

Life can be overwhelming, even exhausting at times, but I’m here to offer a supportive ear and guide you towards finding your own solutions. My aim is to help you gain a deeper self-understanding Hi :) I'm Polly. I believe that being light hearted as well as understanding and being able to empathise when needed is important to allow us to build a solid therapeutic relationship so we can work together to try and help you with any issues you might be experiencing. I am passionate about listening to people and facilitating them feeling heard and not dismissed or judged. Sometimes all someone needs is to be heard and listened to in a supportive environment where you can truly say how you feel. However, sometimes that's just the first step and if you need more and want to understand yourself more deeply I can also help with that. I think that the way significant adults interacted with us as children can shape our worldview, often without us even noticing it. I would like to work with you to find and explore the connection between your childhood experiences and your current life. By understanding why we have reacted in a certain way we can become more aware of when we are doing it and then decide if its something we want to change or we are ok with. ​

Laura Townend

8 years of experience

England

England

English

8 years of experience

England

English

My name is Laura and I am a trauma-informed integrative psychotherapist. I take a person-centred approach informed by attachment and family systems theory. Are you looking for a space to express thoughts and feelings you've been holding inside? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, sadness or navigating a stressful life change. I can help you to explore some of your emotions, experiences and if necessary, the effects of trauma. I know how empowering it can be to better understand how your mind and body work together in response to trauma and to learn practical tools so you can feel better. I offer a flexible approach where together we can help you take active steps forward in line with your personal goals and values. I have a particular interest in working with those who have experienced religious or spiritual abuse or who are seeking to find healthier ways to practise their faith or spirituality. I received a Master of Arts in Counselling in 2016 after completing my training in the United States and I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, meaning that I am committed to ethical practice. I have experience in school and university settings, in community crisis teams and inpatient mental health. I receive regular supervision.

Nese Djouma

4 years of experience

England

England

English, Turkish

4 years of experience

England

English, Turkish

As a compassionate and warm integrative counsellor, I work therapeutically and collaboratively to help you live a more fulfilling life. My approach supports you in embracing a more authentic you. Hello, my name is Nese Djouma, and a warm welcome to you. I believe it takes courage and strength to reach out for support in finding a therapist and it can be a daunting process. I am a professional qualified integrative counsellor, offering you a confidential space to talk about issues concerning you. They can be attributed to a particular life event, either past or present, such as loss, grief, or any other reason, resulting in distress, and in turn, depression/anxiety and feeling sad. These feelings can be overwhelmingly intense, often leaving a person feeling isolated, confused, or stuck. I will, Godwilling, be there to support you on the journey, as a secure base, short-term or long-term, helping improve your mental health, including, confidence and self-esteem to live a more fulfilling life. My focus in therapy is to facilitate an accepting environment where you can open up without feeling judged. I appreciate each person is unique, thus taking into consideration their whole being, which is the central principle of my work. I believe one glove size does not fit all, and I will utilise techniques and key concepts, drawn from different approaches, including psychodynamic and person-centred, that best suit your needs. I will do my upmost to create a warm, empathic, nurturing, and non-judgmental space. I believe our therapeutic relationship, as client and therapist, is essential in making change possible.

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Rupert Fairclough

8 years of experience

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

8 years of experience

United Kingdom

Do you need to talk to someone? I offer a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore the difficulties that you're facing. I work with individuals and couples. I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, working with both individuals and couples, with a passion for helping people deal with the difficulties that life throws at us. I've got experience of working with clients aged from 13 upwards and I bring my own long experience of life - as a parent, a partner, in the workplace and as a human being - to help me help you. I understand that starting (or restarting) counselling can be scary and you may have many questions and doubts. My free initial telephone consultation will help answer those questions and put you at ease, so that you can make an informed decision. If you would like to explore working together, please just get in touch. I look forward to speaking with you and starting to help you.

John Graham

4 years of experience

England

England

English

4 years of experience

England

English

"Let’s work together to create meaningful change and build a path toward healing, Integrative Therapy Tailored to Your Journey" About Me Finding the right therapist can be challenging, but it shouldn’t have to be. As an integrative counsellor, I believe in working collaboratively with my clients to uncover their inner strengths and guide them toward a more fulfilling life. My approach is flexible, drawing from different therapeutic methods to meet the unique needs of each individual. What drives me in the therapy room are the values of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and authenticity. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where my clients feel understood and valued, allowing them to explore their challenges without fear of judgment. My personal experiences with issues like addiction, anxiety, guilt, shame, and self-esteem deeply influence my practice. Having walked these paths myself, I understand the struggles and the coping mechanisms that often develop. My goal is to help my clients develop healthier ways of managing their emotions and navigating life’s complexities. While I have a particular interest in these areas, I am open and committed to helping clients with any challenges they bring to therapy. I also provide Relational Seven-Eyed Supervision for fellow counsellors, supporting their professional growth and enhancing therapeutic effectiveness. Registered Member MBACP (Accredited) Let’s work together to create meaningful change and build a path toward healing.

Sarah Ormshaw

3 years of experience

England

England

English

3 years of experience

England

English

As a person-centred therapist, I offer a caring, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore what is troubling you. Together, we will find ways to heal and move forward as your true self It can be very daunting to reach out to someone for help and I am happy that you have found the courage to do so.  When you get to a point where you no longer feel able to to cope with life or a situation, you can feel stuck, overwhelmed and lost.  It can be difficult to reach out to family and friends and life starts to seem very lonely.  I have been in this position myself and counselling provided me with the space to be heard, understood and accepted without me feeling like a burden.  This changed my life and created a passion within me to help others in the same way. I believe that you are the expert of yourself and deep down, you have the power to become the best that you can possibly be.  I can help you to get to know yourself better and to untangle all the conflict that is getting in the way.  Throughout life, people pass their own values, judgements and advice onto us, which we begin to take on as our own without realising.  We believe things about ourselves that are not true and this can create confusion and uncertainty.  I want to help you to learn who you really are so that you can begin to live a happy and fulfilled life. I'm a BACP Registered Counsellor working with adults both in-person and online who may be experiencing issues around anxiety, bereavement, depression, feeling sad/low mood, loneliness, low self-confidence and low self-esteem, relationship problems and family issues.  I specialise in helping individuals who feel stuck in difficult relationships (partners, family, friends) or are trying to navigate life after leaving one of these relationships.  These issues can create feelings of hopelessness, isolation and a fear of the future.  I will sit beside you and help you to process what is going on so that you can begin to rebuild your strength and find a way forward.