Counselling in London
My name is Richard Backes, I'm an experienced and qualified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist based at 25 Margaret Street, W1W 8RX, 5 mins from Oxford Circus Underground. I provide psychotherapy in Central London. I provide a confidential and safe setting for us to explore past and present feelings and relationships. By understanding more about yourself, and by developing a greater self-awareness, the aim is to find different ways of thinking about and dealing with painful situations.
My name is Richard Backes, I'm an experienced and qualified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist based at 25 Margaret Street, W1W 8RX, 5 mins from Oxford Circus Underground. I provide psychotherapy in Central London. I provide a confidential and safe setting for us to explore past and present feelings and relationships. By understanding more about yourself, and by developing a greater self-awareness, the aim is to find different ways of thinking about and dealing with painful situations.
Do you feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed by what is happening to you? Counselling & psychotherapy doesn’t have to be a last resort attempt at making sense of what is happening in your life, it can also be a great tool for personal development and growth.
Do you feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed by what is happening to you? Counselling & psychotherapy doesn’t have to be a last resort attempt at making sense of what is happening in your life, it can also be a great tool for personal development and growth.
We all experience problems and difficulties which at times can build-up and seem overwhelming in our day-to-day lives. Sometimes, events or relationships can feel difficult due to deeper issues unresolved from our past, such as childhood experiences or family problems. Counselling can help you have more awareness of yourself and the decisions you make, giving you greater empowerment in your life. It may help with a range of emotional issues including anxiety, depression, loss and grief, low self-esteem, mood or family and relationship problems. It can support you through difficult times and allow you to achieve your full potential.
We all experience problems and difficulties which at times can build-up and seem overwhelming in our day-to-day lives. Sometimes, events or relationships can feel difficult due to deeper issues unresolved from our past, such as childhood experiences or family problems. Counselling can help you have more awareness of yourself and the decisions you make, giving you greater empowerment in your life. It may help with a range of emotional issues including anxiety, depression, loss and grief, low self-esteem, mood or family and relationship problems. It can support you through difficult times and allow you to achieve your full potential.
Cognitive behavioural therapist and psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 7 years experience working in mental health services for the University of London - - I trained in two very different styles of therapy because people come to therapy for many reasons, and I wanted my work to embody the breadth of what therapy covers, from the evidence-based and goal-directed, to the creative and mysterious.
Cognitive behavioural therapist and psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 7 years experience working in mental health services for the University of London - - I trained in two very different styles of therapy because people come to therapy for many reasons, and I wanted my work to embody the breadth of what therapy covers, from the evidence-based and goal-directed, to the creative and mysterious.
I am a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist registered with the BPS, HCPC and EMDR UK. I offer psychotherapy sessions to adults in a variety of formats from brief therapy (6-20 sessions), where I take a targeted approach on specific issues, to longer term therapy where a more exploratory approach is used. I have 15 years' experience working in clinical settings, including the NHS, higher education, bereavement service and women's health. I now work exclusively in private practice, both in-person and online. I also offer clinical supervision for trainees and qualified psychotherapists.
I am a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist registered with the BPS, HCPC and EMDR UK. I offer psychotherapy sessions to adults in a variety of formats from brief therapy (6-20 sessions), where I take a targeted approach on specific issues, to longer term therapy where a more exploratory approach is used. I have 15 years' experience working in clinical settings, including the NHS, higher education, bereavement service and women's health. I now work exclusively in private practice, both in-person and online. I also offer clinical supervision for trainees and qualified psychotherapists.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and couple counselor. I work with a range of approaches to suit your individual needs. I have over 20 year’s experience of working in various settings including the NHS with clients from different cultures and backgrounds.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and couple counselor. I work with a range of approaches to suit your individual needs. I have over 20 year’s experience of working in various settings including the NHS with clients from different cultures and backgrounds.
My purpose as a Psychotherapist is to bring self-awareness to the client of their emotional issues, behaviours and their way of connecting with themselves and the world. My work consists of walking with the client through the discoveries, experiences and emotions, in the here and now, aiming for self-awareness. My goal is to give a non-judgmental, comprehensive and safe environment for my patients, building a trustful therapist-client relationship. I have a considerable capacity of putting myself in others shoes, empathizing and feeling together with my patients.
My purpose as a Psychotherapist is to bring self-awareness to the client of their emotional issues, behaviours and their way of connecting with themselves and the world. My work consists of walking with the client through the discoveries, experiences and emotions, in the here and now, aiming for self-awareness. My goal is to give a non-judgmental, comprehensive and safe environment for my patients, building a trustful therapist-client relationship. I have a considerable capacity of putting myself in others shoes, empathizing and feeling together with my patients.
I am a professionally qualified therapist and registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework for good practice to ensure that I work to the best interest of my clients. I work with adults and young people from all background with different past life experiences and psychological difficulties . There are many different reasons why you may be seeking therapy – you might be feeling stuck, misunderstood, judged or facing challenge from past life experiences that is preventing you to move forward in the way you would like.
I am a professionally qualified therapist and registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework for good practice to ensure that I work to the best interest of my clients. I work with adults and young people from all background with different past life experiences and psychological difficulties . There are many different reasons why you may be seeking therapy – you might be feeling stuck, misunderstood, judged or facing challenge from past life experiences that is preventing you to move forward in the way you would like.
I am still accepting new clients for a fee £63 per session, couples for £85 per session and I am offering phone and video sessions via Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Facebook, WhatsApp or any other online platform also for clients who are distancing or quarantined. At the moment I am helping lots of clients with anxiety as well as self-esteem issues as that is something that lots of clients struggle with, however, the spectrum of the problems I work with is much broader.
I am still accepting new clients for a fee £63 per session, couples for £85 per session and I am offering phone and video sessions via Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Facebook, WhatsApp or any other online platform also for clients who are distancing or quarantined. At the moment I am helping lots of clients with anxiety as well as self-esteem issues as that is something that lots of clients struggle with, however, the spectrum of the problems I work with is much broader.
I am qualified as Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, and work both on time limited sessions as well as open-ended long-term basis with my clients. I work in person and online. I trained at the Metanoia Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy and have qualified with a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. The modality I have trained in is called TA – Transactional Analysis which is an Integrative approach and I use a rage of theories from my studies to underpin my work. But ultimately the relationship is key to the success of therapy and that is why I suggest we have six sessions to see how we go.
I am qualified as Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, and work both on time limited sessions as well as open-ended long-term basis with my clients. I work in person and online. I trained at the Metanoia Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy and have qualified with a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. The modality I have trained in is called TA – Transactional Analysis which is an Integrative approach and I use a rage of theories from my studies to underpin my work. But ultimately the relationship is key to the success of therapy and that is why I suggest we have six sessions to see how we go.
I work with a range of clients from different backgrounds and with a variety of presentations. Most of my work is with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and identity and relational difficulties. These may show up as intra or interpersonal difficulties, shame, fear or anxieties around health, performance and confidence, self-esteem and worth, and within social and relational contexts. I provide an open, non-judgemental, validating and conversational space that encourages curiosity, learning and growth, intrinsically and relationally.
I work with a range of clients from different backgrounds and with a variety of presentations. Most of my work is with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and identity and relational difficulties. These may show up as intra or interpersonal difficulties, shame, fear or anxieties around health, performance and confidence, self-esteem and worth, and within social and relational contexts. I provide an open, non-judgemental, validating and conversational space that encourages curiosity, learning and growth, intrinsically and relationally.
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I work with people who are having difficulties in relationships with others, which result in them having difficulties within themselves. Struggles in relationships with others may lead to internal feelings of frustration, disappointment, and confusion, leading to feeling anxious, depressed and hopeless. They are looking for a way of changing their experience but, having tried all the ways they can think of, they are feeling defeated.
I work with people who are having difficulties in relationships with others, which result in them having difficulties within themselves. Struggles in relationships with others may lead to internal feelings of frustration, disappointment, and confusion, leading to feeling anxious, depressed and hopeless. They are looking for a way of changing their experience but, having tried all the ways they can think of, they are feeling defeated.
I am accredited as an experienced integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I use my experience to help my clients expand and improve their emotional skills. I have spent several years working with addiction, especially food addiction, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and eating disorders. I have worked with dual diagnosis clients in both addiction and other mental health organisations. I am committed to providing counselling with the most up-to-date techniques to build a healing and therapeutic relationship with clients. More recently my client group has covered stress, anxiety, trauma and loss.
I am accredited as an experienced integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I use my experience to help my clients expand and improve their emotional skills. I have spent several years working with addiction, especially food addiction, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and eating disorders. I have worked with dual diagnosis clients in both addiction and other mental health organisations. I am committed to providing counselling with the most up-to-date techniques to build a healing and therapeutic relationship with clients. More recently my client group has covered stress, anxiety, trauma and loss.
If you're facing difficulties such as anxiety or depression, the impact of past experiences or traumas, relationship issues, a period of transition or change in your life, challenges related to your sense of self or identity, or even grief and loss, I can assist you in addressing these issues through Gestalt therapy. Gestalt therapy is a relational and body-centered psychotherapy approach that offers the opportunity for growth and change. It is based on a therapeutic relationship of acceptance, respect, and mutual support.
If you're facing difficulties such as anxiety or depression, the impact of past experiences or traumas, relationship issues, a period of transition or change in your life, challenges related to your sense of self or identity, or even grief and loss, I can assist you in addressing these issues through Gestalt therapy. Gestalt therapy is a relational and body-centered psychotherapy approach that offers the opportunity for growth and change. It is based on a therapeutic relationship of acceptance, respect, and mutual support.
Life brings a wide range of experiences that can feel overwhelming. This can sometimes leave us feeling as though there is nowhere to go to consider these feelings. Therapy offers a space that may help with an understanding to something going on which relates to the past. Equally our feelings could be recent concern’s leaving it very difficult to know what to do next.
Life brings a wide range of experiences that can feel overwhelming. This can sometimes leave us feeling as though there is nowhere to go to consider these feelings. Therapy offers a space that may help with an understanding to something going on which relates to the past. Equally our feelings could be recent concern’s leaving it very difficult to know what to do next.
You may be finding it hard to connect with the important things in your life right now. That may be your very own sense of self, your relationships with others, or simply your ability to enjoy things in the way that you would like. You may have been through something, or many things, and feel unsure how to make sense of this and how to move on with your life now. Or you may have noticed that you keep getting stuck in the same old patterns of thinking, or habits that don't work for you anymore. If any of these things sound familiar to you, then I may be able to help.
You may be finding it hard to connect with the important things in your life right now. That may be your very own sense of self, your relationships with others, or simply your ability to enjoy things in the way that you would like. You may have been through something, or many things, and feel unsure how to make sense of this and how to move on with your life now. Or you may have noticed that you keep getting stuck in the same old patterns of thinking, or habits that don't work for you anymore. If any of these things sound familiar to you, then I may be able to help.
Matthew is a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP). He is also Intensively Trained and experienced in providing Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and, an Ordinary Member of the Society for DBT (MSfDBT). Matthew is currently training in Schema Therapy and seeking online clients to work with. He is able to offer a reduced fee to clients who may benefit from Schema Therapy (this includes clients with long standing challenges, that have a developmental history/causes, and that may have not been greatly helped by other ways of working)
Matthew is a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP). He is also Intensively Trained and experienced in providing Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and, an Ordinary Member of the Society for DBT (MSfDBT). Matthew is currently training in Schema Therapy and seeking online clients to work with. He is able to offer a reduced fee to clients who may benefit from Schema Therapy (this includes clients with long standing challenges, that have a developmental history/causes, and that may have not been greatly helped by other ways of working)
Sometimes life can feel like a losing battle. If you are looking for help I offer a safe, completely confidential environment, where we can think and talk together. I work psychodynamically, an approach underpinned by the idea that our present day feelings are powerfully influenced by our past experiences. When we remain conflicted in the present about events that happened in the past, we often find ourselves troubled in everyday life. These are the feelings that lead people to look for help to understand and resolve these issues.
Sometimes life can feel like a losing battle. If you are looking for help I offer a safe, completely confidential environment, where we can think and talk together. I work psychodynamically, an approach underpinned by the idea that our present day feelings are powerfully influenced by our past experiences. When we remain conflicted in the present about events that happened in the past, we often find ourselves troubled in everyday life. These are the feelings that lead people to look for help to understand and resolve these issues.
I am a qualified and registered Integrative Counsellor. My hope is to give you an experience of yourself in our sessions, that will overtime carry over to other areas of your life and allow you to feel more at peace. I offer a non-judgemental space where together we can explore your experiences, in order to help you understand them better. I hope that by providing a space for you to speak freely and solely about your issues will facilitate a path to relief via gaining a deeper understanding, gaining greater consciousness and making better choices.
I am a qualified and registered Integrative Counsellor. My hope is to give you an experience of yourself in our sessions, that will overtime carry over to other areas of your life and allow you to feel more at peace. I offer a non-judgemental space where together we can explore your experiences, in order to help you understand them better. I hope that by providing a space for you to speak freely and solely about your issues will facilitate a path to relief via gaining a deeper understanding, gaining greater consciousness and making better choices.
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Number of Counsellors in London
3,000+
Average cost per session
£75
Counsellors in London who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Stress |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 69% | Aviva |
| 64% | AXA PPP |
| 56% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in London see their clients
| 74% | In Person and Online | |
| 26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 24% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |