Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in London

Sometimes life feels like a struggle. I offer an opportunity to work through these struggles in a supportive and compassionate way. I will listen when you need to be heard and accept you as you are.

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I work with various ages of individuals, from young children to adults. People come to see me with a variety of problems, for example, anxiety, self-harm, loneliness, intrusive thoughts, or overwhelming sadness. People usually seek help when they feel completely stuck and have nowhere else to turn. From there, we work together to figure out how to create the changes they would like. My client's goals are primarily around wanting to change their lives for the better, to have healthier coping skills, to engage more easily with others, to feel less lonely or just a space to be heard.

I work using a variety of therapy models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and person-centred approaches. We will work together to form a safe space in which we can explore your issues and try to help you find a way out of your current difficulties. I view ourselves as constant works-in-progress and understand that sometimes we become stuck in life and unable to find ways forwards. We will work together to discover which approach or approaches best suit you in order to help you become unstuck from your current situation.

I am an experienced clinical psychologist who has worked across a number of leading London hospitals including UCLH and Great Ormond Street. I always tailor my approach to the individual drawing on a number of therapeutic models including, EMDR, systemic, psychodynamic and CBT. People seek support from me for issues relating to trauma, anxiety, low mood, physical health diagnoses and other challenges.

Many people feel lost, anxious, confused or overwhelmed; therapy is an effective way to find direction and stability. By collaboratively exploring your values, you will be supported and encouraged to live the life you want to be living. You are unique. To be most effective, therapy should be tailored to you — matching your own internal experiences (thoughts and emotions) and external life experiences. Fortunately, there are a variety of psychological therapies and therapeutic practices that together we can choose from, to help you feel the best version of yourself.

Starting counselling can seem hard for some but those first steps can have a positive lasting impact. I understand that things can feel overwhelming at first but hopefully I can help you to work through any anxieties about counselling so that I can support you through your personal journey. With me, your therapeutic journey is the priority. I work with you to help understand your difficulties better and find ways of managing similar difficulties in the future. I work with children, adolescents and adults using various approaches depending on the individual's needs, largely person centred and cognitive behaviour approaches.

Dr Alison Pak completed her BSc (Hons) at University College, London, a Masters in Social and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College, London. She has experience working in various NHS settings and in private practice, and is currently based in a practice in South West London. Dr Pak draws on a range of therapeutic models (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy), often including creativity as one of her core competencies.

Feeling Lost, Overwhelmed, or Simply "Off"? You're Not Alone. We all hit bumps in the road. Maybe anxiety is keeping you awake at night, or depression is dimming your light. Perhaps you're facing a difficult relationship or loss that feels impossible to navigate. Whatever you're going through, I want you to know this: you don't have to carry this burden alone.

We are a small group of professional, experienced and compassionate Clinical Psychologists. The practice opened its doors in 2006 and whilst we have grown and changed over the years we remain committed to providing the very best bespoke care to each and every one of our clients. We see people from across the age span for psychological assessments and interventions. We specialise in both emotional and physical health, often working with the interactions between the two.

You may be seeking therapy for greater self-understanding, symptom relief, or improved relationships. Whatever your goals, we will work collaboratively to bring your thoughts, feelings, and desires into conscious awareness to understand how they impact your relationships and the way you navigate the world. As a therapist, I have a warm, empathic, and direct style. I work primarily from a relational psychodynamic base and weave in CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused techniques to target symptoms, improve the mind-body connection, and enhance overall well-being.

I work with children and adults who experience a range of mild to severe difficulties including: Anxiety | Panic attacks | Generalised Anxiety disorder | Social anxiety | Phobias | Obsessive compulsive disorder | Depression | Low self-esteem | Tics | Pain Management | Headaches | Stress | Adjustment to health diagnosis |

I have extensive experience working with both children and adults coping with different psychological symptoms and medical conditions. Over the years I have worked extensively with people with problems such as depression and anxiety (e.g. stress, OCD, specific phobias, health worries, sleep problems, skin picking and trichotillomania). I also have experience in working with children with ADHD and providing consultations to parents on different parenting issues (e.g. behavioura

Making sense of how your difficulties came to be, we will develop the necessary strategies for you to move forward. The aim is for you to end therapy with the necessary knowledge and skills of how to live a more balanced and self-fulfilling life, which should last a lifetime.

My ideal client is someone seeking support for anxiety, depression, or stress, desiring a safe, judgment-free space. They seek practical strategies to cope and build resilience, aiming for personal growth. Committed to self-discovery, they want to understand themselves better and lead a more fulfilling life. They recognise therapy as a journey and are dedicated to investing in their own healing and growth, ready to embark on this transformative process with openness and courage.

Hello. Do you struggle with stress from; work, relationships, or parenting? Are you overwhelmed, worried, depressed, stuck, or low in self-esteem? You are not alone. Does your need to be perfect upset you or take up too much time? Is a trauma, threat to your health, an illness, a major loss or death hurting you? It doesn't have to be that way. We help people like you understand your distress, learn new skills for managing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts, improve relationships, and find meaning and focus. We're Clinical Psychologists (HCPC), with >10 years of experience delivering effective therapy to kids, teens and adults.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings or perhaps you are feeling unable to cope with the pressures you face in your life. Seeking therapy can be a helpful means to find peace and balance in our lives and regain a sense of purpose and control. I am Chartered Principal Counselling Psychologist with over 10 years experience of working in the NHS with a diverse range of clients and difficulties. I am trained in compassion based, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural (CBT) and humanistic approaches. I will provide you with a bespoke and individualised form of therapy; specially developed for you and your needs.

Hello, Welcome to my webpage. It is not easy to find a suitable therapist, especially when you are in distress. I hope that this page will provide some clarity as to whether I might be be right therapist for you. I offer open-ended psychotherapy or brief counselling. In open-ended psychotherapy we could, for example, talk about your difficulties and explore the underlying issues. We could try to understand why you think, feel and behave the way you do. The insight which you gain could help you to let go of patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that may have sustained you in the past, but now cause you difficulties.

Overwhelmed with low mood, anxiety, trauma, or depression? Troubled by worries and intrusive thoughts impacting your personal and work life, or dealing with alcoholism and addiction? Are you struggling to cope, I'm here to help. My approach is evidence-based integrative therapy & psycho-education, rooted in diverse psychological theories and addiction psychology. We'll use cognitive behavioural, motivational, and person-centred therapies to guide you towards a more fulfilling life with your family, friends, & in your career. Begin your journey with a complimentary 20-minute online introductory session. Let's enhance your well-being.

As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, I believe in evidence-based psychological therapy. My approach to the treatment is holistic, integrating eastern and western approaches of mind. My sessions involve an in-depth assessment of the causative factors of your emotional problems to offer you a solution-oriented approach. I believe in empowering you and will share several healing techniques to heal yourself. I will discuss the line of treatment after your in-depth assessment. I address a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, Borderline Personality Disorder and relationship challenges