Counselling in London

KlearMinds counselling service provides an objective, confidential space where you can gain clarity and find solutions for psychological and emotional difficulties.

Our experienced counsellors can show you simple, yet powerful, strategies that can enable you to turn things around. So you can regain happiness and control in your life.

Online Therapy & In Person Appointments Available.

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How Does Counselling Work?

When counselling is successful, you can expect to experience greater self understanding and significant relief and improvement in distressing feelings, thoughts and problematic behaviours. Your confidence in dealing with life challenges should improve alongside feeling happier and more satisfied in life.

Counsellors are trained in theories that can help you understand problematic situations, habits or feelings which cause emotional and psychological discomfort or distress. We can also show you tools and strategies that empower you with the ability to positively address and/or completely overcome problem issues.

At KlearMinds, our experienced counsellors integrate psychotherapy, CBT and coaching techniques into the counselling we provide for you. These additional therapies enable us to tailor the counselling to best suit your learning style and provide you with the greatest opportunity for achieving lasting, positive change, as quickly as possible.

Our Counselling Reviews

Build Self-Confidence and Overcome Relationship Problems
….I had tried counselling before and thought it wasn’t for me. I now realise that finding the right counsellor makes all the difference. I went to see Maggie when I felt I was no longer able to cope and everything in my life was going wrong…. I cannot recommend Maggie enough. I feel in control, grounded and confident… capable of moving forward in my life. My sessions with her have not only helped me gain…. Read More
A very grateful Lawyer!
Control Anxiety – Depression – Improve Relationships – Career Coaching
…therapy with Judy… has changed my life forever. I suffered daily from anxiety and.. negative thought[s].. holding me back..in my relationships… during lockdown..i was put at risk of redundancy.. I saw 3 different therapists before this, none of which really understood and helped me… Judy helped me understand things… control my anxiety… get back on track… I was blown away with her…. Read More
Events Producer
Help to Find the Best Therapist
…KlearMinds seems to put thought and care into matching their clients with the right therapist. When I initially called… a very kind woman who basically gave me a free therapy session, spending almost an hour on the phone with me, before matching me with the best therapist I’ve ever had. …. Paul was amazing… he was an integral part of getting me through… Read More
Anonymous
Overcoming Anxiety & Work Stress – Improving Career & Relationships
After a number of false starts with therapists, I can only say that I wish I had found Maggie sooner!… Over a period of 15 years I had seen multiple therapists and psychiatrists to address issues relating to anxiety, depression and workplace stress…. Maggie really helped me to elucidate and articulate the origins of deeply embedded patterns of negative and self defeating thinking, which proved essential… Read More
Dan, Civil Servant
Manage ADHD, Feel Empowered & in Control
the 10.. therapy..sessions… has truly left a profound impact on my life. Judy… equipped me with invaluable tools to better manage various aspects of my life. The sessions were instrumental in fostering positive changes, and I now feel more empowered and capable of navigating life’s challenges with a new found sense of control. Judy’s expertise and the structured approach of integrative therapy has proven to be…. Read More
Ola 30, female with ADHD
Help With Bereavement & Depression
I was coping with a major bereavement and it felt like a crisis… Straight away Maggie was warm, kind and understanding… I didn’t want to be in therapy for a long time, I just wanted to get better, get on with my life… I cannot recommend Maggie highly enough to you. Whilst life still presents me with challenges I can cope with them as I feel so much stronger now… over six weeks… after each session I’d… Read More
TV Director, London
Healing Past Wounds and Trauma
I met with Tania at KlearMinds for 12 sessions…Trust was immediately established between us….Tania helped navigate me through some difficult unresolved trauma from my childhood which had been holding me back a long time. Tania helped me look at my past through a lens of warmth, understanding and curiosity, rather than…Tania’s help has changed my life as I have finally…. Read More
Analyst, Investment Management
Overcoming Trauma, Depression, Parenting Problems, Career Issues
I have seen Maggie for a short batch of sessions, on 4 occasions… I’ve needed help with…post-natal depression…childhood trauma…career…work/life balance…parenting struggles… the services she provides, have been absolutely transformational… Without fail, each time, Maggie has..quickly distilled..the root..issue..and given me highly..actionable..advice..I can…use..long past attending one to one sessions…. Read More
COO, London
Career Change, Confidence Building
My experience with Amanda has been nothing short of transformational. I was completely stuck, down in the dumps about my career and not sure how to move forward. Amanda was absolutely brilliant in her approach…Amanda has helped me understand myself, step back and look at the facts around me and increased my confidence hugely….After the first few sessions I had already….Read More
Anonymous, London
Career & Life Coaching
I initially sought out a life or career coach as I felt stuck in a toxic situation at work…I have seen a number of therapists over the years and definitely felt this was the best experience I have had. I really appreciated Maggie’s combination of empathy and practicality, an investment that has truly paid off… working on a psychological level to understand the situation and other dynamics…really helped me navigate…. Read More
Partnership Development Manager
Overcoming Career Anxiety & Work Stress
I had never thought I was someone who would need counselling or therapy, as I had always been very strong. However when my career wasn’t going quite as I had planned it, I found I was becoming very negative and mentally spiralling out of control – in fact turning myself into a victim. Maggie was outstanding at providing me with what I needed, not as a “quick fix” but by giving me the tools to use whenever I may need… Read More
Corporate Finance Lawyer

What Happens in a Counselling session?

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

Jess Lammin

Clinic Director & Psychotherapist
MA Art Psychotherapy, BA, Certs, HCPC, BAAT

Jess holds over 21 years of experience.

Paul Glynn - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Paul Glynn

Clinical Director, Psychotherapist & Counsellor
MSc Counselling, PG Adv Cert CBT, Adv Cert Clinical Supervision, BPhil, MBACP (Accred)

Paul Glynn holds over 35 years experience.

Judy Harrison - Psychotherapist and Couples Therapist London

Judy Harrison

Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist
PG Dip Psychotherapy, Dip Mediation, Mindfulness Meditation Cert, Cert Psychotherapy, UKCP, BACP

Judy holds over 25 years experience.

Amanda Reynolds - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Amanda Reynolds

Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Adv Dip CBT, Dip Counselling, BSc Psychology, Cert Counselling, BACP

Amanda holds over 11 years experience.

Our Reviews on Google

Shahbano Soomro
Shahbano Soomro
27 January 2024
Excellent sessions with Amanda, left our time together having learnt so much and in a far healthier place
Anne Somauroo
Anne Somauroo
23 January 2024
I am a 66 year old Irish woman. I say Irish as we are known to carry a lot of guilt and baggage and keep keep our emotions inside. My whole life I’ve spent worrying about everything and anything and my biggest fault was never being able to say no to anybody. My son in law said to me last year “if you’re always doing the same thing and getting the same results, why not do something different”. So I decided to make a change. My daughter researched therapists and found Klear Minds to be the best. She looked at a number of clinics and therapists and the reviews at Klear Minds speak for themselves. I have to say I was filled with anxiety over which therapist I would choose or be allocated to. However that anxiety was completely dispelled the first day I met Judy. I knew immediately she was the right person for me. She even managed to diagnose what I was suffering from in the second session. It was one of those light bulb moments when you get the name of what you suffer from and realise how life changing it could be to develop tools to change particular habits. From then on it was truly enlightening and I began to look forward to our weekly sessions. Therapy is not easy and you really only get out what you put in. But for me it has helped me create boundaries and to say NO. If you are worried about your relationship with the therapist assigned to you I’d say give it a try. I’m pretty sure all the therapists are hand picked and are excellent, but speaking from experience I absolutely love Judy and she has been a godsend into my life. Nothing ventured, nothing gained is my motto now. I’m incredibly grateful to Judy for her extensive knowledge and caring attitude. My life in a short time has been transformed. In some ways I wish I’d entered therapy earlier and maybe not made half the mistakes I’ve made, but I’m also aware these mistakes make me the person I am today. I cannot recommend Klear Minds enough. Of course I’m a little biased now and would highly recommend Judy Harrison, but she is superb in every way. She is extremely calm, kind and easy to talk to. She prepares for each session, so they are structured and so that the clients get the most out of every session. I cannot rave about her enough and feel silly now at the idea of ever having trepidation about therapy.
Simon M
Simon M
7 January 2024
I initially booked one session with Amanda to try to deal with an ongoing period of grief and related ‘stuckness’ I was facing after the death of my mother. I made up lots of good reasons why I didn’t need to talk to anyone about the way I felt but after a long time and things getting worse, I made an appointment. I had a short run of weekly sessions and it has had a profound impact on my life. The sessions have helped me to better understand my emotions and given me tools to deal with how I feel in a much more constructive way. I am now getting back on track and life is a whole lot better. Looking back, the sessions were no doubt my turning point. I should also add that Amanda is a totally lovely person and I found her very inspiring.
Mosecreator “mocreator” studios
Mosecreator “mocreator” studios
16 September 2023
I highly recommend KlearMinds. It was a very convenient location and my therapist(Tania) was extremely kind, attentive and quick to respond to any of my problems. I would definitely go back to this practice if I ever require any more counselling.
Indira Ray
Indira Ray
11 July 2023
I highly recommend KlearMinds. It was a very convenient location and my therapist(Tania) was extremely kind, attentive and quick to respond to any of my problems. I would definitely go back to this practice if I ever require any more counselling.
Victoria Bivol
Victoria Bivol
27 June 2023
Had such a great experience, Amanda is so lovely and has helped me through everything, really appreciate all of the support, thank you!

Online Therapy & Counselling

Would you like to access high quality counselling, at a time and place most convenient for you? If you are seeking help but cannot easily access good quality counselling that either fits your busy schedule or is accessible in your area, online counselling can offer the perfect solution. Online counselling, therapy or coaching can be very effective in helping people discover how to address a wide range of issues: from anxiety and depression, to relationship and career concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does It Take?

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.

What Types of Counselling Are Most Effective?
What Qualifications Should a Counsellor Hold?

London Counselling at KlearMinds

We have a team of highly trained and experienced counsellors working from our consulting rooms in the City of London and Central London. We work expertly and confidentially with a wide range of issues.

What Type of Therapist Can Provide Counselling Services

Counsellor (Counselor – US spelling): The best counsellor will have a recognised training in Counselling Theory and Skills as well as clinical experience in providing face-to-face Counselling. Historically counsellors typically provided brief interventions on specific problems such as stopping smoking or focused anxiety management. Nowadays many therapists who can provide counselling are also trained psychotherapists. This means they also have the ability to work with more complex and long standing problems. To know what they can offer you, it is important to check their credentials (see below).

Psychotherapist: A psychotherapist will have specific training in psychotherapy theory and skills as well as experience in face to face psychotherapy. Psychotherapy trainings have historically been longer than counselling training and therefore most psychotherapists are able to provide counselling.

Counselling Psychologist: A counselling psychologist has similar training to a Psychotherapist, but additionally will hold a degree in Psychology.

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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: