Therapists in United Kingdom

Dr. Omar Kowlessar
Dr. Omar Kowlessar
Dr. Omar A. Kowlessar leads OAK Psychological Services. He is a HCPC registered Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience specialising in adult mental health (ages 16+).
Dr. Kowlessar offers diagnostic assessments and a range of evidence-based psychological therapies to members of the public as well as clinical supervision and mentoring to psychologist and non-psychologist health professionals. He is qualified in multiple psychological therapies, CBT; ACT and EMDR.
Dr. Kowlessar is an expert in treating a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, from anxiety and depression to personality disorder and psychosis; he is BABCP accredited and a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society.

John Ridley
John Ridley
Counselling, psychotherapy and coaching in Soho, London and online.
Therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and sexuality issues, substance use, health conditions and HIV.
Many of us experience low mood, stress or anxiety in our lives and the talking therapy that I offer provides a safe space to really help. Sometimes clients just can’t put a finger on what is troubling them or causing them to feel blocked – early stages of our work together would sensitively explore this and help to establish goals so that you can, over time, appreciate your progress.
I have specific Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training to help you if you are experiencing sleep problems, panic, phobias, and some forms of trauma and OCD.

Ms. Cynthia Fogoe
Ms. Cynthia Fogoe
Is there a feeling you no longer want or a situation you wish to see changed? I specialise in anxiety, depression, relationships, critical thoughts and work with you to overcome problems, helping you to find purpose and meaning in life.

Dr. Matthew Ireland
Dr. Matthew Ireland
Do you feel like you’re performing your life instead of living it? Maybe everything looks fine on the outside, but inside you feel anxious or uncertain – without knowing exactly what you want to change, or why. You’re not alone in feeling this way.
I help men explore the deeper questions behind their identity, relationships or life struggles – not just what’s happening, but what it means to them – so they can reconnect with themselves, make clearer choices and move from acting in life to authoring their future. My approach is warm and respectful, so you can be honest without fear of judgment. You’re welcome to book a free intro call – no pressure, just a chat.

Ben Rath
Ben Rath
My training is in Transactional Analysis Counselling and Integrative Psychotherapy, and I have experience working with a wide range of individuals over the past five years. I aim to build a strong and supportive relationship with my clients, offering a safe space to explore whatever difficulties they may be experiencing, and utilising a flexible approach to be able to tailor the therapy to each individual’s needs. I believe strongly in the potentials of compassion, insight and self-awareness in helping people heal psychological wounds and make positive life changes.

Mr. Richard Whitenstall
Mr. Richard Whitenstall
I am a Gestalt Counsellor (regsitered with BACP) and started seeing clients in 2013. This was through placements at Hampshire charities No Limits (young people) and Cruse (bereavement). From 2017 to 2019 I set up and ran a counselling service with London charity Positive21 (HIV). I am co-author of “Strength to Talk” which is dedicated to men’s mental health with all proceeds going to the charity Mind.
Anyone interested in counselling can have a free consultation session (30mins) to ask any questions and check that we could make progress.
After that I work online via “Psychology Today Sessions” (encrypted video service) each session lasts 50 minutes.
The model I use is Gestalt/Humanistic theory.

Caroline Stevens
Caroline Stevens
I understand that it can be tricky talking about challenging personal issues, which is why I warmly invite you to contact me if you feel you would like some professional support. I am a person-centred counsellor, working in a relational way, meaning that through developing a trusting working relationship, your goals for therapy, and for life, can be realistically achieved.
I can offer face-to-face or online therapy, and either way, I feel that my approachable, friendly and professional manner makes therapy a successful and meaningful experience. I have worked with wide-ranging issues such as anxiety and depression to trauma, identity, conflict and more. Please make contact if you would like a free 30-minute consultation to see if you feel you would like to work with me.

Miftau Iddrisu
Miftau Iddrisu
Hello, I am Miftau Iddrisu. I am a psychotherapist based in Manchester, England. I am accredited with the BABCP and BACP. I am an integrative therapist. This means I combine different treatment models to help my clients address difficulties where appropriate.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, EMDR and Schema therapy. I also work as a mentalization therapist for families. I have been providing psychological interventions since 2005. I have experience of working with depression, anxiety, stress, attachment, trauma, panic, self-harming and more.
I am compassionate, supportive, empathetic, personable, experienced and open to understanding your difficulties to help make meaningful change. I look forward to supporting you in your therapy journey.

Therapy Belfast
Therapy Belfast
We are a multidisciplinary team of independent counsellors and therapists, providing a range of evidence-based talking therapies that maximise client choice.
Our team offers confidential, non-judgemental face to face and online counselling sessions to help you with issues of depression, stress & anxiety, relationships and life changes.
Together we will look at what it feels like to step out of your comfort zone, to tackle your fears, to let go of any ways of thinking, acting and feeling that don’t serve you, and to gain confidence to live a happier and more fulfilled life.

Dr. Mariana Psyrdellis
Dr. Mariana Psyrdellis
I work with Professional Psychological Support in English and Spanish. I am a Ph.D. psychologist, with CBT, integrative and neuropsychological approaches. I also worked as a researcher, college professor, and scientist. I have several publications in scientific journals, participation in congresses, courses, and seminars. I work with adults and young adults in individual or group sessions attending to psychological issues -such as anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolarity, PTSD, personality disorders, or drug abuse – along with life crisis and personal development worries. I also work with neuropsychological evaluations and cognitive rehabilitation, for example for memory disorders and dementias.

Dr Liam Reilly
Dr Liam Reilly
Dr Reilly offers person-centred, bespoke, and collaborative therapy sessions, aimed at fostering self-expression and personal development. He employs a range of psychotherapy techniques, providing effective strategies to help you navigate life’s challenges. Central to his therapeutic approach is a commitment to non-judgemental acceptance, understanding, and support, addressing all experiences and difficulties with care.
Dr Reilly provides psychological support for children, adolescents, and adults, helping with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, and trauma. His primary therapeutic approaches include cognitive-behavioural, systemic, integrative, behavioural interventions, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.

Simon Chapman
Simon Chapman
My practice is guided by over 20 years of helping people in difficult and often stressful situations. I have worked operationally in the Armed Forces; NHS; Police; and RNLI; as well as teaching in schools and a university. I bring the empathy, training and skills acquired from this extensive experience into my counselling.
Specialising in CBT, ADHD Support and Couples Therapy, I am able to assist with a broad range of individual and relational issues, including Anxiety and Phobias; Depression, Abuse and Trauma; Communication and Conflict Patterns.
I have significant experience of working with neurodiversity (particularly ADHD), understanding the challenges this can bring to our closest relationships, self-esteem, work and family life.

Tom Buckland
Tom Buckland

Dr. Anna Chisholm
Dr. Anna Chisholm
As a BPS Chartered Health Psychologist I support people with health-related behavioural change. This might be supporting people with making a healthy lifestyle change, or living with a long-term condition. I have worked with people living with a range of long-term health conditions including obesity, psoriasis, kidney disease and multiple sclerosis. Change topics have included but are not limited to, weight management, eating, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, sleep, and stress management. I work with multiple health psychology theories and therapeutic approaches in an integrated way so that support is individualised and tailored to you and the issues you are facing.

Phil Shaw
Phil Shaw
I believe therapy can be truly transformative, offering a space to explore past experiences and how they shape our present. This belief comes from my work as both a therapist and a client. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, empowering environment where they can make more productive meaning about their world and relationships.
My approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and acceptance, but when appropriate I also offer constructive challenge. I meet each person where they are, encouraging deeper reflection and new perspectives.
Much of my experience involves supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family dynamics, autism, trauma, and issues related to sex, gender, and sexuality.
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