12:59 05 December 2025
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
Anorexia Nervosa
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
Anorexia Nervosa
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 26/11/2025 | Next Review 26/12/2025 | |
| British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 11/11/2025 | Next Review 11/12/2025 | |
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 12/11/2025 | Next Review 12/12/2025 | |
| 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, 92-94 Tooley Street, City of London, London, SE1 2TH
2 other locations
2 other locations
Anorexia Nervosa
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, 92-94 Tooley Street, City of London, London, SE1 2TH
2 other locations
2 other locations
Anorexia Nervosa
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Malgorzata, 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:
- Body Dysmorphia
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety
- OCD
- Panic
- PTSD
- Self Harm
- Binge Eating
- Bulimia
- Anorexia
- Social Anxiety
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
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor Last Check 12/11/2025 | Next Review 12/12/2025 | |
| September 2017 |
Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) SDS (UK) Verified 03/09/2017 |
| January 2016 |
Postgraduate Diploma Counselling Psychosynthesis Trust (UK) Verified 17/09/2016 |
Malgorzata Zglinska is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Fees
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Reviews
Summary
Based on 120 reviews
Easy to talk to: 4.9
Helpfulness: 4.9
Value for money: 4.9
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for OCD
02 June 2023
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Malgorzata has been extremely warm and empathetic. I found it very easy to open up to her about difficult situations in my past. Without ever feeling judged. She uses a variety of methods, and is very flexible with how she approaches different issues. I have been dealing with Ocd since my childhood. After unpacking a lot of my fears and finding their origins with Malgorzata, I feel a lot emotionally healthier then ever before.
Anonymous, 27 from London
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for OCD
10 October 2022
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Gosia (Malgorzata) is an incredibly amazing person who helped me understand so many of my troubles. After years of being disappointed by NHS therapy, I was hesitant to try paid therapy but I couldn’t recommend Gosia more. My anxiety and OCD is manageable and something I learn to live with due to the help of Gosia's support. Couldn’t recommend her more.
Olivia, 20
5.0
Review of Therapy
11 September 2022
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
I'm very happy with the therapy provided.
Kasia, 34 from London
5.0
Review of Therapy
16 July 2021
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Malgorzata is a wonderful therapist who is extremely patient, easy to talk to and has great advice and techniques which helped me immensely. I would highly recommend her.
Annie
5.0
Review of Therapy for Self Esteem
17 March 2021
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Malgorzata (Gosia) is very warm and empathetic. I immediately felt comfortable speaking with her and feel grateful for how easy she made it. She asked the right questions and helped guide me towards a deeper understanding of myself. Her style is quite flexible, in that it varies depending on what I wanted to cover. We did a lot of inner child work which involved recounting experiences and envisioning them. I feel I have come a long way in 16 sessions and would recommend Gosia to anyone on their healing journey. Really happy with my experience!
Anonymous, 31 from London
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalised Anxiety
21 August 2019
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Gosia is very easy to talk to and extremely empathetic. You can actually feel how much she cares. She is very knowledgeable and uses very good examples and analogies to explain her points. I am so glad that I started therapy and so thankful that I chose Gosia as my therapist.
Kelly, 38 from London
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalised Anxiety
14 May 2019
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Gosia was an excellent therapist, helping me understand my anxiety and opened up my eyes to the various techniques and methods I can apply on a daily basis. Her calming and compassionate personality provided a safe place where I felt understood and able to talk deeply about my feelings and emotions. I'm very glad I found Gosia, highly recommend her services.
Catarina, 23 from London
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalised Anxiety
16 November 2018
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
I am very happy that I found Malgorzata, she is an unbelievably kind and gentle person. Except relieving chats she can teach you some activities to help yourself on daily basis. I can highly recommend her services.
Jedrzej, 27 from London
5.0
Review of Therapy for Relationship Problems
31 August 2018
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
A very understanding but objective therapist who clearly doesn't have any preconceptions about your situation. Malgorzata has used a variety of techniques, and whilst I have controlled the subject matter, she has been able to maintain focus and ensure that each week has had a coherent structure.
Alex, 31 from London
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalised Anxiety
16 August 2018
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Very easy to talk to and had lots of practical advice to help me.
Anonymous, 29 from London
5.0
Review of Counselling for Relationship Problems
15 July 2018
Easy to talk to: 4
Helpfulness: 4
Value for money: 5
I have found Gosia to be very compassionate and caring in her counselling approach. She provides a considered and insightful perspective when working through issues.
Anonymous, 36 from London
5.0
Review of Therapy for Self Esteem
11 April 2018
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 4
Gosia has helped change my life and my understanding of myself. She provides a safe, non-judgemental, environment to explore yourself and face difficult realisations. She is very easy to talk to and open up to, and can work with you using different methods depending on the type of work you want/need to do, or the outcome you are looking for.
Janet, 37 from London
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalised Anxiety
10 April 2018
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Malgorzata has opened my eyes to issues that I wasn't aware of, which made me think differently and helped me to release some of the burdens I carried with me for long time. Also my way of communication has improved. Malgorzata is very supportive and open, knowledgable and conscientious, a good listener and connective.
Mamoon, 43 from London
5.0
Review of Therapy for Self Esteem
08 April 2018
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
She is very warm and welcoming, adaptable, and understanding. She has a wonderful uplifting personality, but is also very able to facilitate deeper understanding. She made me feel very comfortable, as she is very grounding and intuitive.
Anonymous, 25
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Body Dysmorphia
07 April 2018
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Such a lovely lady, so much empathy and time and really listens and is supportive. She really does make a difference, so glad I had the opportunity to work with her. I'll always remember what she has done for me. Thank you so much, you have been wonderful.
Anonymous
5.0
Review of Therapy
15 September 2017
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Malgorzata is compassionate, insightful and very gentle with her probing questions. She gives you space to discover your true self. She is fantastic!
Natalia from London
Wheelchair access: Yes
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
Remote therapy
Anorexia Nervosa
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
Remote therapy
Anorexia Nervosa
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Paula, and decide if therapy may help you.
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:
- 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
- Aviva Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- BUPA
- Groupama Healthcare
- Vitality
Qualifications
| UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 16/11/2025 | Next Review 16/12/2025 | |
| October 2003 |
Postgraduate Diploma Psychodynamic Therapy University of Surrey (UK) Verified 23/05/2014 |
Paula Barnby is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Fees
Working Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Wheelchair access: No
Remote therapy
Anorexia Nervosa
Remote therapy
Anorexia Nervosa
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Kristina, and decide if therapy may help you.
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
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.
Languages
- Bosnian
- Croatian
- English
- Serbian
Qualifications
| UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 26/11/2025 | Next Review 26/12/2025 | |
| August 2017 |
Postgraduate Diploma Psychodynamic Therapy University of Roehampton (UK) Verified 13/09/2018 |
Kristina Hemon is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Fees
Working Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Wheelchair access: Yes
Remote therapy
Anorexia Nervosa
Remote therapy
Anorexia Nervosa
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Chris, 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:
- Body Dysmorphia
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety
- OCD
- Panic
- PTSD
- Self Harm
- Binge Eating
- Bulimia
- Anorexia
- Social Anxiety
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
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.
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 15/11/2025 | Next Review 15/12/2025 | |
| June 2008 |
Diploma Counselling CPPD Counselling School (UK) Verified 09/12/2013 |
| January 2008 |
Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) CPPD Counselling School (UK) Verified 30/06/2017 |
Chris Stavri is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Fees
Reviews
Summary
Based on 120 reviews
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 4.8
Value for money: 4.8
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalised Anxiety
28 July 2018
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Chris is a fantastic listener but is equally skilled at saying the right things to help you achieve the results you are looking for. I went to see Chris in the hope he would help me to cope with deep rooted anxiety, but also to overcome a lack of self confidence. Amazingly he was able to help with both in a relatively short space of time, so I would definitely recommend him to others.
Andy, 36 from Enfield
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalised Anxiety
13 July 2018
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 4
I was suffering from anxiety and when I first went to Chris for help I was not sure what to expect. Having never had counselling before I was nervous and was slightly pessimistic about if it would help me in any way. However Chris changed all that. He was very reassuring and instantly made me feel comfortable with him. The time I have spent with him has significantly made a positive impact relieving my anxiety. I feel I am in a better position to deal with my anxious feeling. Am more positive and each time I see him I feel I have a better handle on my life. I would recommend him to anyone considering counselling.
Nnenna, 37
5.0
Review of Counselling for Relationship Problems
19 December 2017
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 4
Value for money: 5
Chris is calm and very dedicated as a therapist. He was very understanding with me and the issues I experienced.
Chester
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalised Anxiety
21 March 2017
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Chris was very welcoming and very easy to talk to on the initial visit. He showed great knowledge and experience within his area of expertise and within a few sessions with him he came to show me and help me deal with my problems. Chris is a very calm person as expected but what I like the most is that he broke things down for me and explained things in simple terms. I have to say that I am in a much better place today with thanks to Chris and I would very highly recommend him to anybody who has any kind of anxiety problems.
Barry, 44
Wheelchair access: No