Trauma and PTSD Counselling in West London, London

I am Dr Samantha Richards and I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) based in Ealing, West London. I am a trained IFS therapist and an accredited EMDR therapist and a member of the EMDR Association of UK and Ireland. I have over 10 years’ experience and have worked in various settings including NHS Mental Health Services. In my private practice I aim to provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to explore any challenges, difficult thoughts and emotions you may be experiencing currently or which may have links to the past.

Reaching out for help and support can feel so daunting – yet by reading this you are already considering this courageous and important step. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness, difficulty in your relationships, distressing memories or thoughts, or have experienced abuse, bereavement or childhood trauma, for example, you are not alone. I believe change is possible and it would be a privilege to begin our work together for you to find safety, healing and joy. Our work together will be at your pace, personalised to you, drawing together different therapeutic approaches.

I am a counselling psychologist accredited by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I currently work at a private hospital providing therapy to people living with physical health conditions such as cancer and I also work in private practice. Over the years, I have worked for the NHS, Westminster MIND and university counselling services. I believe each person is unique and I use a range of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs.

Perhaps you cope well in some areas of life but have been troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts or life patterns for a while. Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you. There are many times when speaking with a trained professional can help. I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, certified MBT and Schema Therapist, and Supervisor with extensive experience in providing and leading therapy services in the NHS and private practice. I work with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, which may be rooted in adverse childhood experiences.

Hello, my name is Andrew. I'm an experienced psychotherapist working with individuals and couples with a broad range of difficulties. I understand that for many people these difficulties may appear as a feeling of being stuck. Whilst for others they may feel overwhelmed, lost, or experience a lack of purpose. I work with emotional and behavioural problems across the lifespan, addressing the way your difficulties are affecting you in the present, and helping you to identify the root causes from your past.

Hi, I am a qualified and Accredited Psychotherapist and Accredited EMDR Practitioner. I offer online sessions in English or Italian to clients based internationally. For over 10 years, I have been working in the NHS, educational settings, and in private practice helping children, young people and adults recover from emotional difficulties such as Attachment issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and the impact of Trauma/Developmental Trauma. I have experience in working with neurodivergent people, I am culturally sensitive and have been supporting individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.

I am a fully qualified, experienced and accredited psychotherapist, specialist in psychosexual & relationship therapy, couples therapy, and the treatment of compulsive sexual behaviours. I am a clinical traumatologist specialist in providing therapy for survivors of sexual abuse. I offer clinical supervision to psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors and other mental health professionals. I hold a full professional insurance.

I am a psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). I worked for five years providing long-term psychotherapy to individuals with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. This gave me an understanding of the extent to which adverse early experiences can impact on behaviour and psychic functioning in adulthood. Since then, I have undertaken post-qualifying training in the treatment of PTSD, C-PTSD and dissociation. I have a particular clinical and theoretical interest in states of depersonalisation, derealisation, narcissistic and borderline personality structures.

Past traumas haunt us, while the unpredictable future worries us -living in the present becomes increasingly more difficult. The constant that we can rely on is change. My aim is to help you take control of the change that you want to make, to claim the life you want for yourself, to find your meaning in your life and live it as fully as possible. I draw from different skills/models acquired over the years during clinical practice and training. My background in performing arts ensures that creative thinking is at the heart of my work. I believe that a holistic approach supports in processing and healing from traumatic events safely.

Whether you are having momentary difficulties or are facing long-standing challenges, starting therapy can feel daunting. My approach focuses on creating a safe and supportive space to explore a range of difficulties including low mood and depression, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, as well as challenges within relationships. Other interests/specialities include racial and intergenerational trauma, difficulties associated with becoming and being a parent (including the perinatal period), as well as work-related challenges. ADHD assessment including differential diagnosis are available.

UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, COSRT Accredited Clinical Sexologist and Relationship Therapist. I specialise in Addiction, Attachment, Personality Disorder, Trauma and Psychosexual Issues. Providing short term and long term therapy for individuals, couples and groups. My group work focuses on men's issues with sex, relationships and compulsivity. Work experience includes Addiction Programme Manager, Clinical Lead and Head of Therapy for The Priory; Course Director at The Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology and Lecturer at University of Hull for MSc Psychosexual Therapy, BA Counselling and BSc Criminology and Psychology.

As a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychoogist, I specialise in couples therapy, EMDR and an integrative approach . If you are looking for an experienced therapist then I offer over 30 years of professional experience with 22 years in the NHS. I can help if you are a couple experiencing relationship breakdown, emotionally heightened interactions, or a particular problem impacting on your relationship. I provide EMDR to individuals with PTSD or longer term trauma, anxiety and loss. In addition, as a Clinical Neuropsychologist I can help with health or neurological conditions within the context of our therapy.

Tired of NHS waiting lists? Get in touch with me today and begin your therapy journey. I am a qualified psychotherapist with experience in private practice, specialist charities and in the NHS. I believe therapy should be a collaborative experience and I regularly check in to ensure the therapy is working for you. I have experience working with a diverse presentation of difficulties and whatever is troubling you, I can offer a safe and reflective space for you to explore your difficulties and experiences. I want to work with you to help you meet your therapeutic goals and move towards being the person you want to be.

I am a trauma specialist Chartered Clinical Psychologist, helping people with their recovery for over ten years. I have a particular interest in supporting people who are experiencing distress due to problems with their work, and those who have developed addictive behaviours to cope with traumatic events. I frequently work with people are experiencing low mood, worry, and sleep difficulties. Sometimes life pulls rug out from you. In therapy we can work together to help you through those times and reclaim your life. We will use the therapeutic space to focus on what is important to you. Read more here: www.osullivanpsychology.org

I am an accredited integrative psychotherapist (MBACP) with a special focus on trauma and dissociation. I work relationally, which means that, through the therapeutic relationship, you are encouraged to understand how early experiences and past relationships impact on your present difficulties. In order to access emotions and past traumatic experiences trapped in the body I sometimes use a more mindful and somatic approach in addition to traditional talking therapies. Of special interest to me is how unresolved and traumatic experiences can be healed and transformed by a greater integration of the mind and body.

I offer a non-judgemental space for you to find the way forward to achieve a life without chaos. I provide an approach that uses Trauma-focused counselling on each individual for your unique goals and needs. It can be quite anxiety provoking coming to counselling, especially if this is your first time. I offer a free 10 minute telephone consultation to answer any questions you may have, giving you the opportunity to decide if counselling with me is for you, with no obligation to continue.

I am a Counselling Psychologist, and have experience working with people struggling across the lifespan with a range of difficulties including interpersonal and relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, and anger. I have particular experience in those struggling with the impact of trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma (CPTSD), and with people experiencing voices, visions, and unusual beliefs.

Looking a therapist can feel daunting, and my hope is to offer a space for you to feel totally seen, heard and understood. We all find ourselves feeling stuck in thinking and behaviour patterns that we wish were different at times. Talking to friends and family isn't always useful, or an option. That's where therapy may be more effective. I am a BACP registered psychological therapist with over a decade of experience of working multi-culturally using CBT, CPT, IFS and solution-focused approaches. I provide a warm, confidential, non-judgmental space to support you to work through life's issues.

Dr Samina is a highly specialist counselling psychologist who treats people suffering from a wide spectrum of disorders. Her areas of expertise lie in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders, confidence and low self-esteem, relationship issues and trauma. She has over 10 years clinical experience within the NHS and private practice including the Priory in London Harley Street. Her integrative method will help you identify blocks and subconscious programming that are holding you back so that you can heal and shift into a more magnetic state and live your life with greater ease.