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1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Linen Hall, 162-168 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 5TG
2 other locations
2 other locations
1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Linen Hall, 162-168 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 5TG
2 other locations
2 other locations
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with James, and decide if therapy may help you.
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
- CIGNA
- PruHealth
Qualifications
| UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 28/01/2026 | Next Review 28/02/2026 | |
| February 2013 |
Diploma Psychotherapy Gestalt Centre (UK) Verified 28/04/2016 |
| October 2011 |
Postgraduate Degree Therapy London Metropolitan University (UK) Verified 04/12/2015 |
James Bailey is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Fees
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Reviews
Summary
Based on 120 reviews
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
5.0
Review of Psychotherapy for Stress
01 June 2019
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
James is a very compassionate and warm therapist, who has the ability to listen and understand your issues, without judgement. I would thoroughly recommend James to help you overcome your issues. A thoroughly nice guy.
Mike, 64
Wheelchair access: Yes
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, 50 Great Portland Street, Soho, London, W1W 7ND
2 other locations
2 other locations
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, 50 Great Portland Street, Soho, London, W1W 7ND
2 other locations
2 other locations
Olga is the best psychotherapist in Soho based on Olga's client-therapist relationships.
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Olga, and decide if therapy may help you.
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
- English
- Russian
Qualifications
| UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 17/01/2026 | Next Review 17/02/2026 | |
| July 2009 |
Postgraduate Certificate Psychotherapy Bowlby Centre (UK) Verified 16/03/2017 |
Olga Gelfman is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Fees
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Wheelchair access: No
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person, 25 Margaret Street, West End, London, W1W 8RX
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person, 25 Margaret Street, West End, London, W1W 8RX
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Richard, 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.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)) suggests psychodynamic therapy for:
- 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.
Qualifications
| British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 21/01/2026 | Next Review 21/02/2026 | |
| October 2017 |
Certificate Psychotherapy British Psychotherapy Foundation (UK) Verified 02/12/2025 |
| September 2007 |
Postgraduate Diploma Psychodynamic Therapy University of Roehampton with WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 10/03/2017 |
Richard Backes is bound by the Code of Ethics of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).
Fees
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Wheelchair access: No
In person & Remote therapy, 19 Nassau Street, West End, London, W1W 7AF
2 other locations
2 other locations
In person & Remote therapy, 19 Nassau Street, West End, London, W1W 7AF
2 other locations
2 other locations
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Tim, 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.
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
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- BUPA
- WPA
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 23/01/2026 | Next Review 23/02/2026 | |
| June 2011 |
Degree Counselling Middlesex University with Metanoia Institute (UK) Verified 06/10/2014 |
Tim Poole is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Fees
Wheelchair access: No
In person & Remote therapy, 60 Cannon Street, London Bridge, London, EC4N 6NP
3 other locations
3 other locations
In person & Remote therapy, 60 Cannon Street, London Bridge, London, EC4N 6NP
3 other locations
3 other locations
Farhana is the best counsellor in Chelsea based on Farhana's client-therapist relationships.
NICE suggests counselling for:
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Farhana, 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.
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 28/01/2026 | Next Review 28/02/2026 | |
| 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
Working Hours
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Wheelchair access: No