Depression Counselling in Balham, Therapists Near You

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Philip, 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

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.

Language

English

Qualifications

	UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 06/11/2025 \| Next Review 06/12/2025
December 2023	Diploma Counselling Gestalt Psychotherapy and Training Institute (UK) Verified 05/09/2025

Philip Norbury is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Fees

Individual £75

Working Hours

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Wheelchair access: No

Ian Davis

Accredited Counsellor

Onsite 13 years

1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person & Remote therapy, 104 Edgeley Road, Clapham, London, SW4 6HB

Depression

1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person & Remote therapy, 104 Edgeley Road, Clapham, London, SW4 6HB

Depression

Ian is the best counsellor in Clapham based on Ian's client-therapist relationships.

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Ian, and decide if therapy may help you.

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor Last Check 15/11/2025 \| Next Review 15/12/2025
December 1996	Diploma Counselling Communication and Counselling Foundation (UK) Verified 12/03/2017

Ian Davis is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Fees

Individual £70

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Afternoon
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Wheelchair access: No

Stathi Anthopoulos

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 14 years

2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person & Remote therapy, Tunstall Studios, 34-44 Tunstall Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8DA

Depression

2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person & Remote therapy, Tunstall Studios, 34-44 Tunstall Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8DA

Depression

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Stathi, and decide if therapy may help you.

Counselling

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

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.

Psychotherapy

Languages

English
Greek

Qualifications

	UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 16/11/2025 \| Next Review 16/12/2025
June 2013	Postgraduate Degree Psychotherapy Middlesex University with Metanoia Institute (UK) Verified 06/12/2013
June 2007	Diploma Psychotherapy Institute for Non Directive Psychotherapy and Research (Greece) Verified 06/12/2013
October 2004	Postgraduate Degree Psychology Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) Verified 06/12/2013
November 2000	Degree Psychology with Counselling Psychodynamic Therapy Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) Verified 06/12/2013

Stathi Anthopoulos is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Fees

Individual £120 Couple £120

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Afternoon
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Wheelchair access: No

Anissa Sedira

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 1 year

Remote therapy

Depression

Remote therapy

Depression

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Anissa, and decide if therapy may help you.

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychotherapy

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 12/11/2025 \| Next Review 12/12/2025
September 2021	Diploma Counselling South Bank Colleges (UK) Verified 22/10/2024

Anissa Sedira is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Fees

Individual £85

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: Yes

Caroline Velarde

Accredited Counsellor

Onsite 6 months

In person & Remote therapy, 2 Lion Yard, Clapham, London, SW4 7NQ

Depression

In person & Remote therapy, 2 Lion Yard, Clapham, London, SW4 7NQ

Depression

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Caroline, and decide if therapy may help you.

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychotherapy

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 09/11/2025 \| Next Review 09/12/2025
September 2021	Diploma Counselling South Bank Colleges (UK) Verified 19/05/2025

Caroline Velarde is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Fees

Individual £100

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: Yes

Joao Botas

Registered Psychologist

Onsite 15 years

Rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1 reviews

3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person & Remote therapy, Brixton Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8EN
3 other locations

Depression

3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person & Remote therapy, Brixton Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8EN
3 other locations

Depression

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Joao, 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 Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Depression
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
Self Harm
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
Bulimia
Anorexia

Psychology

Private Health Insurance Registrations

Aviva Health
AXA PPP Healthcare
BUPA
CIGNA
Vitality
WPA

Qualifications

	Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Clinical Psychologist with Proficiency Standard Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Last Check 10/11/2025 \| Next Review 10/12/2025
June 2009	Certificate Psychology British Psychological Society (UK) Verified 04/06/2015

Joao Botas is bound by the Standards of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Fees

Individual £60 Couple £60

Working Hours

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Reviews

Summary

Rated 4.7out of 5

Based on 120 reviews

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 4

Value for money: 5

5.0

Review of Psychotherapy for Relationship Problems

05 November 2015

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 4

Value for money: 5

He is very easy to talk to and relaxed. He gives you space to express your feelings without interruptions, and draws the therapy session to an end in a very thoughtful and gentle way.

Steff

Wheelchair access: No

Bathmavathy Thailan

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 11 years

In person & Remote therapy, Abbeville Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9JX
2 other locations

Depression

In person & Remote therapy, Abbeville Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9JX
2 other locations

Depression

If you want to find a good psychotherapist in Streatham, based on Bathmavathy's client-therapist relationships, it is Bathmavathy.

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Bathmavathy, and decide if therapy may help you.

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychotherapy

Language

English

Qualifications

	UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 21/11/2025 \| Next Review 21/12/2025
June 2006	Postgraduate Diploma Psychotherapy Institute of Psychosynthesis (UK) Verified 10/06/2014
June 2002	Postgraduate Diploma Counselling Institute of Psychosynthesis (UK) Verified 10/06/2014

Bathmavathy Thailan is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Fees

Individual £70 Couple £85

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Afternoon
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Wheelchair access: No

Hannah Gallager

Accredited Counsellor

Onsite 7 years

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews

Remote therapy

Depression

Remote therapy

Depression

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Hannah, and decide if therapy may help you.

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychotherapy

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 27/11/2025 \| Next Review 27/12/2025
July 2008	Degree Counselling University of Roehampton (UK) Verified 21/02/2018

Hannah Gallager is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Fees

Individual £80

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Afternoon
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Reviews

Summary

Rated 5out of 5

Based on 120 reviews

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

5.0

Review of Therapy

16 December 2018

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

I saw Hannah as a level 3 counselling student for 6 sessions. I found Hannah to be warm and empathic. Her breadth of knowledge and experience were evident in the sessions. I came away with having had an enriching experience and a valuable first experience of how good practice works.

Dee from London

5.0

Review of Therapy

11 July 2018

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

Hannah was very empathetic and a wonderful listener, because I felt heard and truly listened to. She was curious and non-judgemental and I trusted her with my beliefs and reflections. I valued her questioning around problem solving and she really helped me help myself. She was able to see the patterns in my behaviour and experiences and reflect back to me which felt rare and trusting. She helped me help myself, especially with regards to finding self compassion. It was very important that my therapist was confident and experienced so I couldn't have been luckier to find Hannah!

Rowan, 24 from London

Wheelchair access: No