16:40 28 January 2026
1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, 21 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PL
2 other locations
2 other locations
Self Harm
1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, 21 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PL
2 other locations
2 other locations
Self Harm
Ilana is the best counsellor in Holborn based on Ilana's client-therapist relationships.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)) suggests counselling for:
NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Ilana, and decide if therapy may help you.
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)) suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy centres on the unconscious meaning of the issues you encounter. It facilitates you in being aware of parts of your internal dynamics. Psychodynamic therapy seeks to enhance your self-understanding to give you options.
NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:
- Self Harm
- Depression
- Anorexia
- Social Anxiety
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy focuses on you, and you obtaining insight into the difficulties you face. It considers your thoughts, emotions and relevant moments in your life. Psychotherapy aims to help you change or discover appropriate ways of managing.
Private Health Insurance Registrations
- CIGNA
- PruHealth
- Vitality
- WPA
Language
- English
Qualifications
| UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 28/01/2026 | Next Review 28/02/2026 | |
| British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 13/01/2026 | Next Review 13/02/2026 | |
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 14/01/2026 | Next Review 14/02/2026 | |
| July 2018 |
Postgraduate Degree Psychodynamic Therapy University of Roehampton with WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 03/06/2019 |
| September 2014 |
Postgraduate Diploma Psychodynamic Therapy University of Roehampton with WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 23/03/2015 |
Ilana Bakal is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the Code of Ethics of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Fees
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Wheelchair access: No
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Longcroft House, 2 Victoria Avenue, City of London, London, EC2M 4NS
2 other locations
2 other locations
Self Harm
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Longcroft House, 2 Victoria Avenue, City of London, London, EC2M 4NS
2 other locations
2 other locations
Self Harm
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Haneyeh, and decide if therapy may help you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts (cognitions) affect your feelings and actions. It recognises and challenges negative thoughts that perpetuate the problems you experience. The objective of cognitive behavioural therapy is for you to experience healthier thoughts and emotions.
NICE suggests CBT for:
- Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self Harm
- Social Anxiety Disorder
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
NICE suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing directs your eye movements to affect how your mind processes data. The technique attempts to reprocess your frozen traumatic memories. The objective of eye movement desensitisation reprocessing is to desensitise your upsetting memories.
NICE suggests EMDR for:
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy centres on the unconscious meaning of the issues you encounter. It facilitates you in being aware of parts of your internal dynamics. Psychodynamic therapy seeks to enhance your self-understanding to give you options.
NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:
- Self Harm
- Depression
- Social Anxiety Disorder
Psychology
Psychology is interested in you and your thoughts, emotions and behaviour. It offers you psychological interventions and mental wellbeing support. The objective of psychological therapy is to help you ease symptoms.
Private Health Insurance Registrations
- Aviva Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- PruHealth
Qualifications
| Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Counselling Psychologist Last Check 12/01/2026 | Next Review 12/02/2026 | |
| April 2016 |
Certificate Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Alexandra Richman (UK) Verified 15/05/2017 |
| October 2011 |
Doctorate Counselling Psychology with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy University of Surrey (UK) Verified 22/06/2014 |
Haneyeh Belyani is bound by the Standards of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Fees
Working Hours
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Wheelchair access: Yes
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
Remote therapy
Self Harm
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
Remote therapy
Self Harm
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Flavia, and decide if therapy may help you.
Behavioural Activation
Behavioural activation focuses on how your behaviour affects your thoughts and feelings. It involves planning and doing constructive activities. Behavioural activation aims to help you develop more positive behaviour.
NICE suggests behavioural activation for:
- Depression
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts (cognitions) affect your feelings and actions. It recognises and challenges negative thoughts that perpetuate the problems you experience. The objective of cognitive behavioural therapy is for you to experience healthier thoughts and emotions.
NICE suggests CBT for:
- Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self Harm
- Bulimia
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
NICE suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing directs your eye movements to affect how your mind processes data. The technique attempts to reprocess your frozen traumatic memories. The objective of eye movement desensitisation reprocessing is to desensitise your upsetting memories.
NICE suggests EMDR for:
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychology
Psychology is interested in you and your thoughts, emotions and behaviour. It offers you psychological interventions and mental wellbeing support. The objective of psychological therapy is to help you ease symptoms.
Private Health Insurance Registrations
- Aviva Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- BUPA
- CIGNA
- PruHealth
- Simplyhealth
- WPA
Qualifications
| Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Counselling Psychologist Last Check 12/01/2026 | Next Review 12/02/2026 | |
| April 2018 |
Certificate Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Alexandra Richman (UK) Verified 29/10/2019 |
| June 2015 |
Certificate Behavioural Activation NHS (UK) Verified 29/10/2019 |
| October 2014 |
Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) University of London University College London (UK) Verified 01/11/2017 |
| October 2011 |
Doctorate Counselling Psychology University of Surrey (UK) Verified 15/09/2014 |
Flavia Cigolla is bound by the Standards of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Fees
Working Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Wheelchair access: No
Remote therapy
Self Harm
Remote therapy
Self Harm
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Flavia, and decide if therapy may help you.
Behavioural Activation
Behavioural activation focuses on how your behaviour affects your thoughts and feelings. It involves planning and doing constructive activities. Behavioural activation aims to help you develop more positive behaviour.
NICE suggests behavioural activation for:
- Depression
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts (cognitions) affect your feelings and actions. It recognises and challenges negative thoughts that perpetuate the problems you experience. The objective of cognitive behavioural therapy is for you to experience healthier thoughts and emotions.
NICE suggests CBT for:
- Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self Harm
- Bulimia
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
NICE suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing directs your eye movements to affect how your mind processes data. The technique attempts to reprocess your frozen traumatic memories. The objective of eye movement desensitisation reprocessing is to desensitise your upsetting memories.
NICE suggests EMDR for:
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychology
Psychology is interested in you and your thoughts, emotions and behaviour. It offers you psychological interventions and mental wellbeing support. The objective of psychological therapy is to help you ease symptoms.
Private Health Insurance Registrations
- Aviva Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- BUPA
- CIGNA
- PruHealth
- Simplyhealth
- WPA
Qualifications
| Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Counselling Psychologist Last Check 12/01/2026 | Next Review 12/02/2026 | |
| April 2018 |
Certificate Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Alexandra Richman (UK) Verified 29/10/2019 |
| June 2015 |
Certificate Behavioural Activation NHS (UK) Verified 29/10/2019 |
| October 2014 |
Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) University of London University College London (UK) Verified 01/11/2017 |
| October 2011 |
Doctorate Counselling Psychology University of Surrey (UK) Verified 15/09/2014 |
Flavia Cigolla is bound by the Standards of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Fees
Working Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Wheelchair access: Yes