Depression Counselling near Kensington, Therapists Near You

If you want to find a good counsellor in the UK, based on his client-therapist relationships and verified client reviews, it is James.

What to Expect

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

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor Last Check 11/11/2025 \| Next Review 11/12/2025
September 2015	Degree Counselling University of Brighton with East Sussex College (UK) Verified 22/09/2016

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

Fees

Individual £50 Couple £70

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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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 Counselling

07 July 2021

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

James is easy to talk to, listens well, and is not judgemental. He helped me come to my own realisations about my problems and offered many practical solutions to specific issues I was having, as well as looking back to the past to see where those issues came from in the first place. Overall I greatly recommend James as a therapist.

Anonymous, 26

5.0

Review of Counselling for Anger

30 May 2019

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

James was very good at getting me thinking about and explaining issues that I had with regards to my anger, and also explaining how to overcome and think about the consequences before I act on whatever had upset or made me angry. I highly recommend James as he is so easy to talk to and also listens and advises.

Paul, 43

5.0

Review of Counselling for Relationship Problems

29 December 2018

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

James creates a very relaxing and welcoming atmosphere in his home. Rather than just sitting and talking, James offers different ways of approaching topics and issues. He invites you to take part in activities at home and gives 'homework'. James made me think about subjects from a different perspective and gave my partner and I equal time to share our views. I highly recommend James to couples or individuals seeking counselling.

Katherine, 32 from Burgess Hill

Wheelchair access: No

Ranka Ana Smith

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 11 years

2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

Remote therapy

Counselling for Depression

2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

Remote therapy

Counselling for Depression

If you want to find a good counsellor in Maida Vale, based on Ranka Ana's client-therapist relationships, it is Ranka Ana.

What to Expect

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

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Languages

Bosnian
Croatian
English
Serbian

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor Last Check 11/11/2025 \| Next Review 11/12/2025
October 2009	Diploma Counselling Westminster Adult Education Service (UK) Verified 30/10/2014

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

Fees

Individual £60

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: Yes

Farhana Moussa

Accredited Counsellor

Onsite 10 years

3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person & Remote therapy, Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 9PJ
3 other locations

Counselling for Depression

3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person & Remote therapy, Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 9PJ
3 other locations

Counselling for Depression

Farhana is the best counsellor in Chelsea based on Farhana's client-therapist relationships.

What to Expect

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

Counselling

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.

Private Health Insurance Registrations

Aviva Health
AXA PPP Healthcare
BUPA
Vitality
WPA

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 26/11/2025 \| Next Review 26/12/2025
November 2011	Postgraduate Diploma Counselling University of West London (UK) Verified 05/02/2015

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

Fees

Individual £130 Couple £200

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Paola Pomponi

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 16 years

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews

In person & Remote therapy, Elm Park Lane, Chelsea, London, SW3 6DB

Counselling for Depression

In person & Remote therapy, Elm Park Lane, Chelsea, London, SW3 6DB

Counselling for Depression

What to Expect

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

Counselling

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:

PTSD

Psychotherapy

Private Health Insurance Registrations

AXA PPP Healthcare
CIGNA
WPA

Qualifications

	UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 16/11/2025 \| Next Review 16/12/2025
March 2013	Certificate Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Alexandra Richman (UK) Verified 15/12/2014
June 2010	Diploma Counselling Anita Sullivan with Judi Keshet-Orr (UK) Verified 11/12/2014
March 2010	Diploma Psychotherapy Regent's University (UK) Verified 16/04/2014
December 2008	Postgraduate Degree Counselling and Psychotherapy University of London City with Regent's University (UK) Verified 16/04/2014

Paola Pomponi is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Fees

Individual £100 Couple £130

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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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 Psychotherapy

12 April 2015

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

Insightful, helpful, analytical, thoughtful, challenging in the best way, practical, focused, sincere. I left every session feeling better and armed with a plan to improve my quality of life.

Anonymous, 39 from London

5.0

Review of Counselling for Depression

20 March 2015

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

Paola is a great listener. She helped me to see my problems in [a] different light and place the right weight on them. I do not want to sound cheesy but she really helped me change my life for the better. She showed me mechanisms, which I can use, in my day-to-day life to cope with situations that beforehand would have made me feel depressed and helpless.

Ola, 29

Wheelchair access: No

Robert Flaherty

Accredited Counsellor

Onsite 12 years

In person & Remote therapy, Portman Mansions, Chiltern Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 6NX
2 other locations

CBT recommended for Depression

In person & Remote therapy, Portman Mansions, Chiltern Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 6NX
2 other locations

CBT recommended for Depression

Robert is the best CBT counsellor in Holborn based on Robert's client-therapist relationships.

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Robert, 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
Body Dysmorphia
Generalised Anxiety
PTSD
Self Harm
Binge Eating
Bulimia
Anorexia

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Private Health Insurance Registrations

BUPA
WPA

Languages

English

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor Last Check 15/11/2025 \| Next Review 15/12/2025
June 2008	Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Centre for Stress Management (UK) Verified 24/06/2014
July 2007	Diploma Counselling Northern Council for Further Education (UK) Verified 24/06/2014

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

Fees

Individual £90

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Tamar Posner

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 15 years

In person & Remote therapy, Castellain Mansions, Castellain Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1HG

Counselling for Depression

In person & Remote therapy, Castellain Mansions, Castellain Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1HG

Counselling for Depression

Tamar is the best counsellor in Maida Vale based on Tamar's client-therapist relationships.

What to Expect

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

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychotherapy

Language

English

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 04/12/2025 \| Next Review 04/01/2026
	UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 24/11/2025 \| Next Review 24/12/2025
November 2009	Postgraduate Degree Counselling and Psychotherapy Middlesex University with Minster Centre (UK) Verified 17/06/2014

Tamar Posner is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Fees

Individual £80

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Andrew Miller

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 10 years

In person & Remote therapy, Manchester Square, Mayfair, London, W1U 3PD

Counselling for Depression

In person & Remote therapy, Manchester Square, Mayfair, London, W1U 3PD

Counselling for Depression

What to Expect

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

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychotherapy

Qualifications

	UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 26/11/2025 \| Next Review 26/12/2025
	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 12/11/2025 \| Next Review 12/12/2025
March 2015	Diploma Psychotherapy Regent's University (UK) Verified 23/04/2015
June 2013	Postgraduate Degree Counselling and Psychotherapy University of Wales (UK) Verified 21/03/2015

Andrew Miller is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Fees

Individual £130

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Marie-Anne Dwek

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 12 years

Remote therapy

Counselling for Depression

Remote therapy

Counselling for Depression

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Marie-Anne, 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:

Depression
Self Harm
Anorexia

Psychotherapy

Language

English

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 11/11/2025 \| Next Review 11/12/2025
November 2013	Diploma Counselling - Psychodynamic Manor House Centre (UK) Verified 03/12/2013

Marie-Anne Dwek is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Fees

Individual £180 Couple £250

Wheelchair access: No

Nadia Al-Khudhairy

Chartered Psychologist

Onsite 17 years

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 3 reviews

Remote therapy

Counselling for Depression

Remote therapy

Counselling for Depression

Nadia is the best psychologist in Notting Hill based on Nadia's client-therapist relationships and verified client reviews.

What to Expect

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

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

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

Languages

Arabic
English

Qualifications

	Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Counselling Psychologist Last Check 26/11/2025 \| Next Review 26/12/2025
	British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Counselling Psychologist Last Check 17/11/2025 \| Next Review 17/12/2025
November 2003	Postgraduate Diploma Counselling Psychology University of London City (UK) Verified 30/01/2015
July 2002	Postgraduate Degree Counselling Psychology University of London City (UK) Verified 30/01/2015
November 1993	Postgraduate Degree Psychology University of London (UK) Verified 30/01/2015

Nadia Al-Khudhairy is bound by the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Standards of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Fees

Individual £180

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

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 Counselling for Depression

13 November 2019

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

Very calm and very sympathetic but also knows how to challenge you and your ideas in a sensitive way. Excellent analytical thoughts and ways of seeing your story from a different angle. Nadia is a warm person and it feels like she�s really rooting for you. Would highly recommend her.

Anonymous, 40 from London

5.0

Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

08 April 2015

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

Nadia immediately made me feel comfortable and at ease; she had an aura of understanding and this helped me open up and discuss issues that were difficult for me to deal with. Nadia proved to be very patient, her words were calming and she gave me plenty of insights and ideas to think about that have helped incredibly. I went away after every session thinking about what had been discussed, and her advice has helped me shape my behavior in a far more positive way. Perhaps what helped me the most was knowing that we came from the same cultural background - this allowed me to express myself easily and I knew instinctively that she understood where I was coming from when I spoke about certain matters. It has been an eye opening experience, and I am very grateful for it.

Anonymous, 25 from London

5.0

Review of Therapy for Relationship Problems

04 April 2015

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

Compassionate and human. Warm hearted. An understanding of my cultural background. A genuine sense of care and interest in her clients. Within reason flexible with arranging appointment times. Easy to talk to.

Miriam, 38 from London

Wheelchair access: No

Emily Maitland

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 12 years

In person & Remote therapy, 195-197 Victoria Street, Victoria, London, SW1E 5NE

Psychodynamic Therapy recommended for Depression

In person & Remote therapy, 195-197 Victoria Street, Victoria, London, SW1E 5NE

Psychodynamic Therapy recommended for Depression

What to Expect

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

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychodynamic Therapy

NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:

Depression
Self Harm
Anorexia
Social Anxiety

Psychotherapy

Language

English

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 11/11/2025 \| Next Review 11/12/2025
	British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 22/11/2025 \| Next Review 22/12/2025
September 2012	Postgraduate Diploma Psychotherapy - Psychodynamic University of Roehampton with WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 31/07/2015

Emily Maitland is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Code of Ethics of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).

Fees

Individual £90

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Helen Tschak

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 11 years

In person & Remote therapy, 2 Warwick Crescent, Paddington, London, W2 6NE
2 other locations

Counselling for Depression

In person & Remote therapy, 2 Warwick Crescent, Paddington, London, W2 6NE
2 other locations

Counselling for Depression

What to Expect

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

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychotherapy

Languages

English

Qualifications

	UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 24/11/2025 \| Next Review 24/12/2025
December 2004	Diploma Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (UK) Verified 28/01/2014

Helen Tschak is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Fees

Individual £70

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Matt Davies

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 12 years

In person & Remote therapy, 85 Wimpole Street, Oxford Circus, London, W1G 9RJ
2 other locations

Counselling for Depression

In person & Remote therapy, 85 Wimpole Street, Oxford Circus, London, W1G 9RJ
2 other locations

Counselling for Depression

What to Expect

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

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychotherapy

Languages

English

Qualifications

	UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 21/11/2025 \| Next Review 21/12/2025
February 2018	Postgraduate Degree Therapy University of East London with Tavistock Centre (UK) Verified 10/05/2019
April 2013	Certificate Counselling and Psychotherapy British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (UK) Verified 03/12/2013
December 2012	Certificate Counselling and Psychotherapy Spectrum (UK) Verified 10/05/2019

Matt Davies is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Fees

Individual £195 Couple £195

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Marianne Jospe

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 10 years

In person & Remote therapy, 585A Fulham Road, Fulham Broadway, London, SW6 5UA
2 other locations

CBT for Depression

In person & Remote therapy, 585A Fulham Road, Fulham Broadway, London, SW6 5UA
2 other locations

CBT for Depression

What to Expect

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

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

NICE suggests CBT for:

Depression
Generalised Anxiety
OCD
Panic
PTSD
Self Harm
Binge Eating
Bulimia
Anorexia

Psychodynamic Therapy

NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:

Depression
Self Harm
Anorexia

Psychotherapy

Qualifications

	British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 10/11/2025 \| Next Review 10/12/2025
May 2012	Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 12/12/2014
September 2011	Postgraduate Diploma Psychodynamic Therapy University of Roehampton with WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 10/12/2014

Marianne Jospe is bound by the Code of Ethics of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).

Fees

Individual £80

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Marianne Jospe

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 10 years

In person & Remote therapy, Simon House, 2 Eaton Gate, Sloane Square, London, SW1W 9BJ
2 other locations

CBT for Depression

In person & Remote therapy, Simon House, 2 Eaton Gate, Sloane Square, London, SW1W 9BJ
2 other locations

CBT for Depression

What to Expect

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

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

NICE suggests CBT for:

Depression
Generalised Anxiety
OCD
Panic
PTSD
Self Harm
Binge Eating
Bulimia
Anorexia

Psychodynamic Therapy

NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:

Depression
Self Harm
Anorexia

Psychotherapy

Qualifications

	British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 10/11/2025 \| Next Review 10/12/2025
May 2012	Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 12/12/2014
September 2011	Postgraduate Diploma Psychodynamic Therapy University of Roehampton with WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 10/12/2014

Marianne Jospe is bound by the Code of Ethics of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).

Fees

Individual £80

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: Yes

Michela Pucci

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 5 years

In person & Remote therapy, Taunton Mews, Marylebone, London, NW1 6HJ

Counselling for Depression

In person & Remote therapy, Taunton Mews, Marylebone, London, NW1 6HJ

Counselling for Depression

What to Expect

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

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychotherapy

Private Health Insurance Registrations

Aviva Health
AXA PPP Healthcare
WPA

Language

Italian

Qualifications

	UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 24/11/2025 \| Next Review 24/12/2025
	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 24/11/2025 \| Next Review 24/12/2025
January 2019	Diploma Therapy Bernd Leygraf with Judi Keshet-Orr (UK) Verified 08/05/2020
December 2015	Diploma Counselling University of Rome (Italy) Verified 08/05/2020

Michela Pucci is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Fees

Individual £150 Couple £180

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: Yes