Counselling in London
Our experienced counsellors in London City & Central London help with a wide range of issues for individuals and couples, empowering you with skills to improve your life in many positive ways. We are skilled in a wide range of therapies including CBT.
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What is Counselling
Counselling is a talking therapy that can help you develop constructive strategies for addressing problematic concerns which cause emotional or psychological distress. It can also help you gain powerful new perspectives and understand regarding yourself and others. Research demonstrates it is highly effective in helping people address a wide range of issues and concerns (noted above).
At KlearMinds, our experienced counsellors work integratively, this means we draw upon a wide range of therapies which enable us to tailor the counselling to best suit your learning style. This provides you with the best opportunity for achieving lasting, positive change, as quickly as possible.
How Does Counselling Work?
Counselling sessions usually involve meeting with a trained counsellor or psychotherapist, in a confidential environment, where you can discuss your concerns. Sessions commonly last about 50 minutes and are conducted on a weekly basis. However, people also can attend sessions that are longer, more frequent or less frequent, depending on the issues they are dealing with and the amount that might suit them best.
Research indicates, that you can get the best results, when you work with a counsellor that really “gets you”. The points below provide a brief description of the type of experience you could expect to have with an effective counsellor.
- The counsellor aims to understand the problems you are facing by asking you questions about your situation. You feel the counsellor really understands your situation and what they say makes sense to you personally. You should not feel confused.
- At the end of the initial session you feel the counselling work has a clear focus on the outcomes you want and you have a sense that the counsellor can help you achieve them. As counselling progresses, you should be feeling some relief/positivity during and after sessions. You should not be feeling excessively distressed, upset or confused during or after sessions.
- The counsellor helps you understand why and where you are getting stuck with problems or situations in your life. You start to gain a better awareness of how your feelings, habits and thinking may be influencing your life. Everything is getting clearer.
- Most importantly the counsellor helps you identify concrete steps you can take to move forward in your life, feel better and more in control. This process continues to the point where; you have improved things in your life to a level that feels good for you and you feel confident you can maintain this improvement as you continue into your future.
Meet our Counsellors
Maggie Morrow, Award Winning Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Life Coach
Maggie Morrow is an award winning psychotherapist, an accomplished life coach and counsellor, and Founder of KlearMinds. In 2007 she was awarded the BACP National Award for advancing the quality of therapy service provision to the highest standards in the UK.
Maggie’s experience spans over 25 years helping people overcome problems so they can enjoy more fulfilling and satisfying lives.
Paul Glynn, Clinical Director, Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Couples Therapist
Jess Lammin, Clinic Director & Psychotherapist
Judy Harrison, Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist
Kate Thomlinson, Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Karen Gubb, Psychologist & Executive Coach
Amanda Reynolds, Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Tania Turner, Counsellor & Couples Therapist
Rachel Power, Couples Therapist, Psychotherapist, Coach
Amanda James, Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Annette Wozniak, Clinical Psychologist
Carmen O’Connor, Psychotherapist and Counsellor
Dr Justin Basquille, Consultant Psychiatrist
Katie Rose, Psychotherapist
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Long Does It Take?
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The length of time you will find most helpful depends on a number of factors which include:
- The length of time you have been dealing with the problem
- The degree of change you wish to achieve
- Your level of self-confidence
Because every individual is unique, the number of sessions that might suit one person can be very different for another. However, there are some commonalities in certain instances:
- One Session:
- Some people find one session may enough to get a handle on a specific situation in order to make a decision or gain some clarity.
- 6-12 Sessions:
- Certain people find 6-12 sessions can be enough to get an understanding of a specific problem and establish some strategies which address the situation and relieve symptoms adequately.
- 12-24 Session:
- Other people find 12-24 sessions enables them to tackle a number of issues, gain a deeper self-understanding, remove problematic habits and get good practice in to start making significant positive changes and turn arounds in their lives.
- 24 Sessions or More:
- Some people find 24 sessions or more suits their needs much better. This length can help people really overcome and change habits which were learnt in earlier circumstances in life that were either very difficult, traumatic or complex in some form. Self-confidence can be rebuilt and considerable positive changes in personal well-being, success, ease and deeper happiness can be gained.
If you want to know what length of time might work best for you, your counsellor would be pleased to discuss this with you.
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Our London Therapy Rooms
London City
11/12 Tokenhouse Yard
London
EC2R 7AS
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Located within walking distance to several stations: Bank (2 minutes), Moorgate (4 minutes), Liverpool Street (6 minutes).
Central London
14 Hanover Square
London
W1S 1HN
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Located 1 minute walk from Oxford Circus and 5 minutes’ walk from Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road.
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Quality Standards
Our hand-selected therapists have trained in the UK’s most respected institutions. They hold a minimum of 8 and up to 30 years clinical experience within the NHS, private and/or charitable sectors. They are registered with: