08:17 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
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 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
Working Hours
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Wheelchair access: No
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
Remote therapy
Self Harm
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
Remote therapy
Self Harm
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
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