Psychotherapy in London

Psychotherapy, when conducted by a skilled psychotherapist is a highly effective, evidence based method, that can powerfully enable you to rebuild and strengthen your psychological and emotional wellbeing. A course of psychotherapy can give you the capacity to improve your life in many positive ways.

Psychotherapy London

What is Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is a talking therapy that can empower you to feel able to deal with emotional and psychological problems in a competent and constructive way. Modern forms of psychotherapy can help you gain powerful new perspectives and understand regarding yourself and others. It can also show you tools and strategies for tackling problematic concerns which cause emotional or psychological distress. This combination of understanding and proactive problem solving means it is highly effective in helping people address a wide range of issues and concerns which are noted below.

Therapy 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

How Does Psychotherapy Work?

Your psychotherapist will provide a supportive environment that allows you to talk openly about your concerns with someone who is neutral, non-judgmental and objective. As you discuss your concerns, your therapist helps you discover ways you can address them effectively. Your psychotherapist may use a range of tools including: enquiry, discussion, psycho-education, experimental exercises you can practice with outside the therapy, written homework or role-plays when helpful or appropriate.

At the end of a course of psychotherapy, you will not only have solved the problem that brought you in, but you will have learned new skills so you can better cope with whatever challenges arise in the future. An effective psychotherapist can help you discover how to manage difficult issues with greater ease, build better relationships with those around you and develop the capacity to direct your life in a way that gives you personal fulfilment.

At KlearMinds, our private therapists provide integrative psychotherapy. This means that each KlearMinds psychotherapist in London and online, is highly trained and experienced in a range of psychotherapies. This expertise enables us to tailor our expansive range of knowledge and effective techniques to suit your individual learning needs. In this way, we create the best possible learning opportunities for you to discover how to address your particular concerns, in the most effective way possible.

Find a Psychotherapist

Maggie Morrow Award Winning Therapist

Maggie Morrow

Award Winning Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Life Coach
MSc Counselling, PG Adv Cert CBT, Adv Cert Clinical Supervision, BPhil, MBACP (Accred)

Maggie’s experience spans over 25 years.

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.

Jess Lammin

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

Jess holds over 21 years of 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.

Kate Thomlinson - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Kate Thomlinson

Psychotherapist & Counsellor
MA Counselling & Psychotherapy, Adv Dip, UKCP, SEA, CEC

Kate is a highly skilled therapist with over 10 years experience.

Karen Gubb - Clinical Psychologist London.webp

Karen Gubb

Psychologist & Executive Coach
PhD Psychology, MA Clinical Psychology, BSc (Honours) Psychology, BSc, PCC, HCPC, BPS

Karen holds over 21 years experience.

Amanda James

Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Dip Therapeutic Counselling, PG Dip Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, Adv Dip, BACP

Amanda holds over 12 years experience.

Tania Turner Counsellor and Couples Therapist in London

Tania Turner

Counsellor & Couples Therapist
BA (hons) Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Couples Counselling Cert, Mindfulness Cert, MBACP

Over 10 years experience in psychotherapy & couples counselling.

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Happens in Psychotherapy Sessions?

The first meeting is an opportunity for you to meet the psychotherapist and assess whether you think they can help you address the issues you wish to resolve. In this meeting, your psychotherapist creates a space where you feel comfortable to discuss your concerns, so they can really understand your situation.

Your therapist will discuss what you want to achieve from the work and give you a good idea of how they can help you achieve your desired outcome. If you would like to know how many sessions might be required, they will be able to give you an indication of the number of sessions that you might find most helpful.

If the psychotherapist is a good match for you, at the end of this session you would expect to feel a sense that they really understand you, and that the way they work has the potential to help you.

Once an agreement is made to undertake some work together, people often opt for weekly psychotherapy sessions, either at one of our London clinics or online. This is a good frequency to progress as quickly as possible and help you understand the problem areas from a new perspective so that the next phase of implementing changes can get started. Occasionally, some people find it more helpful to schedule sessions fortnightly, whilst others find that more frequent sessions are preferable. Good work can be done in all these formats.

As you progress through the sessions, you will discover how to create and establish new ways of addressing situations that enable you to deal with the concerns you are facing more effectively.

Throughout the sessions, your psychotherapist will draw on a range of techniques from a variety of therapeutic approaches, tailoring them in a way that will be most beneficial to you. You can learn more about the range of techniques and therapies we offer at KlearMinds by clicking here.

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Take the First Step Towards Feeling Better

If you are tired of feeling stuck, upset or frustrated by problems in your life and feel ready to change things for the better. Our psychotherapists in London and online, are highly trained and experienced in a range of psychotherapies. We can help you turn things around. Contact us today.

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Our London Therapy Locations

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:

Integrative Psychotherapy

To give you the best possible chance of success, each KlearMinds therapist is highly experienced and trained in a range of different therapy approaches. This is commonly referred to as integrative psychotherapy.

Every integrative psychotherapist uses a selection of different therapies to help you achieve your goals. You can learn how the different therapies we offer can be helpful in the paragraphs below.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

As one of the oldest of the modern therapies, psychodynamic psychotherapy is a type of therapy which recognises the importance of exploring past experiences, to better understand what is contributing to stuckness in the present.

It helps people understand how their current moods and behaviours are influenced by experiences from their past, which are often out of conscious awareness . By bringing the unconscious into awareness problematic habits and thinking can be identified and strategies to improve things can be implemented.

Person Centred Psychotherapy

Person Centred therapy adopts a view of individuals as inherently “good” and presumes that difficult conditions force us to develop “pathological” behaviours in order to cope. Therapy aims to offer clients control over their therapy, viewing the client as expert on their internal experience.

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Humanistic psychotherapy is based on the firm belief in people’s ability to take charge of their own life and fulfil their potential. It says that humans have an internal drive to maximise their creative choices and interactions in search of self-awareness, freedom, and life-affirming feelings. The aim of therapy is to empower clients by helping them access and utilize their innate internal drive so that they become the driver of a life that works better for them.

Existential Psychotherapy

Existential psychotherapy is focused on human existence and the impact of being human in a world that is essentially without intrinsic meaning and subject to random and unpredictable occurrences. A key element of existential psychotherapy involves showing individuals how their choices affect their lives and giving them the tools they need, to feel able to make good decisions. Thus enabling a sense of agency and fulfillment in creating their desired path in life.

Developmental Psychotherapy

Everyone was a child at some point in their life, and childhood experiences and relationships can play a significant role in shaping the type of adults that people grow into. Developmental psychotherapy is a type of therapy that takes into account the findings of developmental research and applies them to general psychotherapy for both children and adults.

Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy

Transactional Analysis (TA) is a form of modern psychology that aims to promote personal change and growth using a set of conceptual tools. It was developed in the 1960s by Dr. Eric Berne. Transactional analysis can help people reach their fullest potential in all areas of life. It is an excellent therapy for understanding and developing constructive communication in relationships.

Solution Focused Psychotherapy

As the name implies, solution-focused psychotherapy is a type of therapy that focuses on creating solutions, rather than on the problems that lead people to seek help. It is a short-term therapy based on the belief that individuals have the ability and resources needed to solve their own problems. Moreover, it believes that change is always possible and always happening.

Gestalt Psychotherapy

Gestalt therapy is a type of humanistic therapy that employs experiential and creative techniques in order to enhance self-awareness, which can powerfully facilitate the ability to achieve one’s full potential. “Gestalt” refers to the essence or character of something, and this therapy views each individual as a whole unit that encompasses the body, mind and soul.