Stress Therapy in West End W1, Therapists Near You

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Mark, 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.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)) suggests CBT for:

Depression
Generalised Anxiety
OCD
Panic
PTSD
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.

Language

English

Qualifications

	UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 15/11/2025 \| Next Review 15/12/2025
December 2019	Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) SDS (UK) Verified 25/03/2020
March 2010	Diploma Psychotherapy Beeleaf Institute (UK) Verified 18/11/2013

Mark Bailey is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Fees

Individual £120

Working Hours

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Wheelchair access: Yes

Richard Backes

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 15 years

2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person, 25 Margaret Street, West End, London, W1W 8RX

Stress

2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person, 25 Margaret Street, West End, London, W1W 8RX

Stress

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.

NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:

Depression
Anorexia

Psychotherapy

Qualifications

	British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 19/11/2025 \| Next Review 19/12/2025
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

Individual £80

Working Hours

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

Tim Poole

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 11 years

3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person & Remote therapy, 19 Nassau Street, West End, London, W1W 7AF
2 other locations

Stress

3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships

In person & Remote therapy, 19 Nassau Street, West End, London, W1W 7AF
2 other locations

Stress

Danny Zane

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 2 years

In person & Remote therapy, Harley Street, West End, London, W1G 9PF
2 other locations

Stress

In person & Remote therapy, Harley Street, West End, London, W1G 9PF
2 other locations

Stress

What to Expect

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

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 11/11/2025 \| Next Review 11/12/2025
August 2023	Diploma Counselling Mary Ward Centre (UK) Verified 17/08/2023

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

Fees

Individual £120

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Lila Ramsahai

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 3 years

In person & Remote therapy, 10 Harley Street, West End, London, W1G 9PF
2 other locations

Stress

In person & Remote therapy, 10 Harley Street, West End, London, W1G 9PF
2 other locations

Stress

What to Expect

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

Counselling

Psychotherapy

Private Health Insurance Registration

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 11/11/2025 \| Next Review 11/12/2025
July 2006	Degree Counselling University of Roehampton with University of Surrey (UK) Verified 24/06/2022

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

Fees

Individual £120 Couple £235

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Lucy Flannery

Accredited Counsellor

Onsite 14 years

Remote therapy

Stress

Remote therapy

Stress

What to Expect

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

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychotherapy

Private Health Insurance Registrations

Aviva Health
BUPA

Languages

English

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 14/11/2025 \| Next Review 14/12/2025
July 2010	Postgraduate Degree Counselling and Psychotherapy University of Wales (UK) Verified 23/02/2017

Lucy Flannery 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 Couple £90

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

In person & Remote therapy, 85 Wimpole Street, West End, London, W1G 9RJ
3 other locations

Stress

In person & Remote therapy, 85 Wimpole Street, West End, London, W1G 9RJ
3 other locations

Stress

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)

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

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
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 £150

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Afternoon
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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: Yes

James Wright

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 9 years

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 3 reviews

In person & Remote therapy, Harley Street, Oxford Circus, London, W1G 9PF
2 other locations

Stress

In person & Remote therapy, Harley Street, Oxford Circus, London, W1G 9PF
2 other locations

Stress

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

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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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 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

Andreas Economides

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 6 years

Remote therapy

Stress

Remote therapy

Stress

What to Expect

Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Andreas, 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 11/11/2025 \| Next Review 11/12/2025
October 2018	Postgraduate Degree Counselling and Psychotherapy University of Roehampton (UK) Verified 30/10/2019

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

Fees

Individual £55

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Ilana Bakal

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 10 years

In person & Remote therapy, 5 Staple Inn, Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH
2 other locations

Stress

In person & Remote therapy, 5 Staple Inn, Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH
2 other locations

Stress

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

What to Expect

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

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychodynamic Therapy

NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:

Self Harm
Depression
Anorexia
Social Anxiety

Psychotherapy

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

Individual £110

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Ranka Ana Smith

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 11 years

Remote therapy

Stress

Remote therapy

Stress

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
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Wheelchair access: Yes

Farhana Moussa

Accredited Counsellor

Onsite 10 years

In person & Remote therapy, 60 Cannon Street, London Bridge, London, EC4N 6NP
3 other locations

Stress

In person & Remote therapy, 60 Cannon Street, London Bridge, London, EC4N 6NP
3 other locations

Stress

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

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 £110 Couple £150

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Vladimir Urban

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 11 years

In person & Remote therapy, White Lion Street, Islington, London, N1 9PD

Stress

In person & Remote therapy, White Lion Street, Islington, London, N1 9PD

Stress

Vladimir is the best psychotherapist in Islington based on Vladimir's client-therapist relationships.

What to Expect

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

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

NICE suggests CBT for:

Depression

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychotherapy

Qualifications

	UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 21/11/2025 \| Next Review 21/12/2025
January 2019	Postgraduate Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) University of London Royal Holloway (UK) Verified 20/05/2019
March 2014	Diploma Psychotherapy Regent's University (UK) Verified 29/08/2014
April 2012	Postgraduate Diploma Counselling and Psychotherapy University of Wales (UK) Verified 30/06/2017

Vladimir Urban is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Fees

Individual £85 Couple £120

Wheelchair access: No

Carla Franke

Registered Psychotherapist

Onsite 13 years

In person & Remote therapy, The Chandlery, 50 Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo, London, SE1 7QY
2 other locations

Stress

In person & Remote therapy, The Chandlery, 50 Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo, London, SE1 7QY
2 other locations

Stress

Carla is the best psychotherapist in Kingston based on Carla's client-therapist relationships.

What to Expect

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

Psychodynamic Therapy

NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:

Self Harm
Depression
Anorexia

Psychotherapy

Language

English

Qualifications

	British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 10/11/2025 \| Next Review 10/12/2025
July 2010	Postgraduate Diploma Psychodynamic Therapy University of Roehampton with WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 23/04/2017

Carla Franke is bound by the Code of Ethics of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).

Fees

Individual £90 Couple £120

Working Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wheelchair access: No

Becky Vincent

Registered Counsellor

Onsite 11 years

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews

Remote therapy

Stress

Remote therapy

Stress

What to Expect

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

Counselling

NICE suggests counselling for:

Depression

Psychodynamic Therapy

NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:

Depression

Languages

English

Qualifications

	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor Last Check 11/11/2025 \| Next Review 11/12/2025
July 2003	Postgraduate Diploma Counselling - Psychodynamic University of Surrey with WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 24/02/2014

Becky Vincent 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

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

22 October 2018

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

Becky has a very calm, friendly and approachable manner. I felt very safe in her hands and this allowed me to talk freely about what was on my mind without judgement. She was professional and above all she was present at all times we were in session. That hour was for me and about me and that is what I needed. I would highly recommend Becky!

Anonymous, 44 from Barbican

5.0

Review of Therapy

27 May 2018

Easy to talk to: 5

Helpfulness: 5

Value for money: 5

Becky was good at establishing trust and an easy conversation at a steady pace, a conversation that carried over and developed over multiple sessions, without herself talking a great deal, simple steering our sessions back to the issues I identified for myself, allowing me to keep myself honest, recognise my own sources of anxiety, stress, anger and also resilience and strength. In other words Becky was good at listening and then establishing and maintaining a structure for our ongoing conversation.

Anonymous, 38 from London

Wheelchair access: No