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Sarah combined her experience of working in film and media and as a qualified psychotherapist (MBACP) to create Solas Mind; offering mental health advice and support in the creative industries and private counselling for anyone who needs support. Sarah is a person-centred psychotherapist; an approach to therapy based on the idea that natural human potential can be facilitated and encouraged by a unique, trusting relationship between the client and the therapist.She is empathic and thoughtful and offers guidance and support in a safe, contained therapeutic space so that new options become available to you.
Sarah has training in Sexual Violence Against Women and counsels at Rape Crisis. Sarah is an  experienced trainer and an Associate Tutor for SFA: Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide Interventions.

Aakansha has a passion for helping people. She is understanding, patient, empathetic, friendly and has good listening skills. Through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, her role is to study how the clients could understand themselves, as well as develop more positive ways of behaving for their benefit. She uses a Person-Centered approach by helping the client to identify their strengths and weaknesses. In addition to the former, she incorporates Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Spiritual Counselling and Mindfulness based on the client's comfort level during the sessions. She specialises in issues such as ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment disorder in children, Autism, Behaviour problems, Child related issues, Childhood bullying, Learning difficulties, Loneliness, Low self-confidence, Low self-esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Physical abuse, Relationship issues, Self-Harm, Separation anxiety, Spirituality, Stress, Substance abuse and dependence (Drug/Alcohol/Sex), as well as Suicide. Aakansha is also an EMDR practitioner and able to provide EMDR therapy.

Aakansha studied at University at Buffalo and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) in 2012 and graduated with a Masters in Guidance and Counselling from James Cook University, Singapore in 2016. Aakansha has worked with addictions and conducted Drug Intervention workshops in prisons and with the Central Narcotics Bureau.To further her specialisation, she completed a MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at King's College London in December 2019.

Aleksandra is a Certified Advanced Level Schema Therapy Psychotherapist, RE&CBT Psychotherapist and CRPO Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying with a private practice since 2019. She specializes in working with adults facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, and personality disorders. Her therapeutic approach integrates Schema Therapy and RE&CBT, complemented by elements of Mindfulness, DBT, and Body Psychotherapy. With over a decade of experience since starting as a psychotherapist in 2014, she brings warmth, kindness, and empathy into her work, helping clients develop the skills needed to lead more fulfilling lives. In addition to her therapeutic practice, she is an Individual Schema Therapy Supervisor, dedicated to continuous learning and personal growth through supervision, training, and personal psychotherapy. She is committed to fostering supportive, compassionate relationships with both her clients and supervisees.

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Anaissa is an experienced clinical psychotherapist with an integrative approach, which consists of using various techniques from evidence-based psychological orientations that adapt to the needs of the client depending on the issue that surfaces. Additionally, she likes to work with Cognitive Behavioral therapy, with the aim of being able to together develop helpful tools so that the client can achieve their goals in a more practical way. Her therapeutic approach considers the gender perspective as an important part of the process, and works with diverse clients with an approach based on acceptance, respect and support.

After completing her BPsychology Degree at the Nelson Mandela University in 2018, Anna registered with the Health Professions Counsil of South Africa, as a Registered Counsellor. She has been working within the profession ever since, currently runs a private practice in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and also makes use of various online platforms to provide psychological support.

Each week she works with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, adults and couples, to provide a safe and non-judgemental space for
individuals to express their emotions and explore their life’s challenges. Anna also runs a number of personal growth and support groups.
She believes that as human beings, we all need to feel connected to one another, this is the essence of Ubuntu.

Anna believes that we begin to feel lonely and/or overwhelmed, when we do not have trusted meaningful relationships or when these relationships are challenging or
dysfunctional. The more we learn about ourselves, and the more we grow in our understanding of how we interact with our environment, the better we can become at managing ourselves and the better we can become at maintaining meaningful relationships, which in turn, enables us to create meaningful experiences within our lives. She believes in the counselling process because it creates a unique, safe and non judgmental space for
individuals to explore and unpack their thoughts, behaviors and emotions, in a way that will enable them to better understand themselves and empower them to interact with their environments in ways that are both beneficial and meaningful.
She looks forward to walking alongside you as you embark on your counselling journey.

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Annamarie is a qualified counsellor, registered with The National Counselling Society and is on their regional committee in N Ireland. ​Annamarie is an Holistic, Integrative, Counsellor drawing from the Humanistic and CBT Third Wave Approaches.  You and what you have gone through, will determine the particular blend of therapy.
Annamarie is honoured to assist you in moving from a place of entrenchment, on the fringes of your life, into the present, feeling, centre. You will not be judged, you will be met with compassion, empathy and authenticity.
Annamarie believes to engage in counselling is a gift – the start of a journey back to yourself, safe in the knowledge that another is holding the light for you.

Bae is a BACP-registered member (MBACP) Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a background in nursing and midwifery.

Her approach is based on psychoanalytic theories which focuses on how early childhood experiences link or connect to how individuals feel, think, and behave, and how it shapes their current lives.

Bae works in both voluntary sectors and private practice. She offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space, and helps individuals to unpack and understand their unconscious conflicts and the impact of early past experiences on behaviours, thoughts, and feelings in which it relates to their relationships with others.

Bae is passionate about trauma, childhood trauma, loss and bereavement. She has various years experience working with trauma, loss and bereavement, domestic and sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, anger, fear, stress, relationship issues, and other life changes.

Bae believes that every individual is unique, and so are their experiences. Whether you are facing challenges or seeking personal growth, Bae is here to support you on your journey.

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Becky is a counselling psychologist with 11 years of experience, and dedicated to guiding individuals towards personal growth. Becky's passion for counselling stems from a deep-rooted belief in the innate resilience and potential of every individual. She places the client at the heart of the therapeutic process, empowering clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace, fostering self-discovery and personal empowerment.

Her experience in working with vulnerable groups has enriched her understanding of human resilience and the unique challenges faced by individuals from different walks of life. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and valued. She believes that every individual possesses the capacity for growth, and her role is to facilitate this journey of self-discovery and personal transformation.

Brigitta is a Person-Centred (PC) therapist who also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into sessions. These two therapeutic approaches complement each other effectively, offering a holistic path to healing and growth. She provides an empathic and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Person-Centred approach allows her to attune to your distress and offer a compassionate space for you to navigate your experiences. ACT enhances this process by incorporating mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help you deal with difficult thoughts and emotions. It encourages you to commit to actions that align with your personal values, promoting a meaningful and fulfilling life. By combining these approaches, Brigitta can help you develop greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, resilience and healthy coping mechanisms. This integrated approach can be particularly beneficial for addressing a variety of issues, including, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, PTSD, shame, relationship problems, guilt, and low self-esteem. By blending the empathetic, supportive environment of PC therapy with the actionable, mindfulness-based techniques of ACT, to work together to create lasting positive changes in your life.

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Colleen started her career in the entertainment industry and became a Publicist in Beverly Hills for over 10 years, with a unique perspective into the complexities and struggles that accompany being a part of the Film & TV industry.  In her life coaching business, her specialties include relationships, family dynamics, anxiety, grief, career, and work-life balance. She is here to support and uplift clients as they restore past hurts, destroy habits that stole their joy, and learn the skills necessary to attain their goals to live a happier and more peaceful life. She believes in creating a trusting, empathetic, and non-judgmental atmosphere which allows her clients to obtain swift results.

The work done together will help you gain clarity, give you the tools to improve your communication skills, reduce your anxiety, and strengthen your conflict resolution skills. She looks forward to providing you with the encouragement and understanding you need to achieve your desired life.

Deborah has practiced in the clinical field with numerous people and illnesses for years. She also has experience working on film sets - knowing the magical yet sometimes challenging grounds of high performing environments. As a trauma-informed dramatherapist she understands the dynamics of story, acting and the nervous system.

Sessions can be a combination of talking, creative or body-focused elements to get you unstuck and more integrated in your daily life. Deborah’s passion is to support you in your individual strengths and help you break free of anything that holds you back to be fully alive and connected to yourself and the world right in front of you.  

Deborah is a DGFT registered dramatherapist who finished her bachelor of arts, with a research-focus on therapeutic support in film and tv. She is an expert for anything mental health, with training in trauma, chronic stress and acting. She holds experience working with all age groups. With her empathetic and kind nature, she will make sure to create a safe space for anyone.

Emily is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy {MBACP} and adheres to the BACP ethical framework for good practice and codes of conducts. She has a diploma and BSc degree in Counselling Studies. An experienced integrative Counsellor who works in a humanistic and holistic approach. She uses a variety of therapeutic skills to work with adults and young people.

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Sometimes, life hands issues which become too difficult to handle alone and as a result, you may need a little help navigating through life’s trials. When we are faced with tough times, it can be difficult to handle our feelings or locate what we are feeling and why. Her aim is to help you work through your difficulties, gain insight, and develop coping skills for your issues.

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Emily works with variety of difficulties including low mood, bereavement, abuse, OCD, bullying, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, suicidal thoughts, workplace issues, self-criticisms, adoption, domestic violence, and childhood trauma. If you are struggling with these or any other concerns, she would be very pleased to talk and walk you through your healing journey.

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If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or hopeless. If you are struggling to find answers and resolutions for your issues, come and talk to Emily, she will listen to you whilst providing professional support within a safe, and confidential space. Her therapy sessions offer a calm, warm, empathic, and non-judgemental approach to therapeutic work, where you can explore your thoughts and feelings as you travel along your journey to self-discovery.

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Eva is a dedicated Psychologist – and CBT Psychotherapist specialising in music therapy. Eva works is founded on a Health Psychology concept, based on the principle of respecting the individual’s autonomy;  developing the individual ’s potentials and self-confidence. She has extensive experience in supporting clients with panic attacks, anxiety, relationship difficulties, mood changes, negative thoughts.
She works without judgment.
Doctor Eva Galzerano is registered with the (Health and Care Professions Council) HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and she is still a member of “Ordine Psicologi del Lazio - Italy”, (2004).

Faye is a person-centred experiential (PCE) therapist whom also incorporates EFT tapping (emotional freedom techniques) into sessions.The two therapeutic techniques work in harmony with one another and are used together with great success.
Having a foundation in PCE therapy ensures that Faye is able to empathically attune to a clients’ distress, hold that space for them and guide them through with much care and compassion.
EFT comes under the umbrella of energy psychology with tapping on acupoints positioned on the body’s meridian system which releases stuck energy and/or emotional distress. ​Faye has used EFT on issues such as; limiting beliefs, anxiety, depression, peak performance, childhood trauma, bereavement, PTSD, shame, guilt, addiction with great success in her own private practice.

Dr Glenn Mason is a HCPC Registered and BPS Chartered Counselling Psychologist. He is also an accredited psychotherapist with BABCP and an EMDR Therapist. Dr Mason’s areas of specialism are chronic pain, trauma, LGBTQ+ mental health and media psychology. He has been working in the helping profession since 2001 with experience in youth and community development, criminal justice, residential social work, homelessness, primary care and outpatient and inpatient experience within theNHS.

Currently he works part-time in the NHS and in private practice. Alongside his clinical work Dr Mason also provides clinical supervision to mental health professionals. He is a regular contributor to local, national, and international media around psychology and mental health.

Gosia is a person-centred psychotherapist incorporating an intuitive and creative way of working with adults of all ages, she runs an online private practice and specialises in codependency.
Working with Gosia is a collaborative process. She is not a fixer, therefore,  will not fix your problem or tell you what to do. Will not advise on what is best for you or how to live your life. However, Gosia can provide a safe, empathic and non - judgmental space where she is able to listen to you with a sense of not knowing and trust that you know what is best for you. While working together to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours to help you get insight and a better understanding of yourself, your needs and your wishes. Knowing yourself and getting clarity about your feelings and situation provides a foundation for change.
Gosia has experience in working with survivors of sexual abuse including domestic abuse, she supported clients who were involved in court cases. She also worked with University art students over a number of years and she taught both: Introduction to Counselling Skills and Certificate in Counselling Skills courses (Person-Centred Approach). To expand 'the counselling toolbox’ Gosia completed additional training in Creative Arts, Life Coaching, Gestalt Approach, Recall Healing to work more holistically and to support the clients more effectively.

Hannah is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and National Board Certified Health Wellness Coach (NBH-HWC) with over 10,000 hours in the coaching industry. She is on a mission to help others to bridge the gap between business and being themselves. Hannah supports clients who are experiencing uncertainty, burnout, and competing priorities. 

In a creative partnership, she supports you to honor your wisdom and well-being in ways that are aligned to your values and passions. Hannah’s style is often described as intuitive, insightful, and in-the-moment.

As a mother, coach, and creative entrepreneur, Hannah’s ultimate goal for you is that you deeply trust yourself and move forward with clarity and purpose.

Hicham will listen to you and any concerns you may have, for a better understanding of your circumstances and the challenges facing you. Together, you can explore options and possibilities ranging from acceptance to making changes.
His specialities include helping with depression, anxiety states, relationship difficulties, alcohol/substance misuse, sexual health, addictions and acculturation.
Hicham is a qualified, experienced and BACP registered Psychotherapist and is interested in the unconscious dynamics within teams and organisations which impact on an individual’s performance and wellbeing. ​He combines his clinical work with teaching counselling courses, committee roles with Group Analytic Society International (Finance committee) and Birkbeck Counselling Association (Chair/Director).

If you are feeling overwhelmed and need some support, Jane will offer you a warm presence and confidential space, so you can reflect on what is happening and how you are feeling about it. By connecting and working therapeutically together, you can start to make sense of your experience and gain new perspectives or approaches and hopefully make things feel better.

Jane is a psychotherapist with over three decades of experience in mental health, and looks forward to sharing resources that can enhance your emotional well-being.  In addition to traditional talking therapy, Jane can also integrate creative, somatic and experiential approaches such as focussing, guided visualisation, empty chair work, inner child work, hypnotherapy, EFT and NLP.

Therapy with Jane can support you in becoming more aware of your thoughts and feelings and how they influence your moods and behaviour. With deeper awareness, you become more able to emotionally regulate, and develop greater resilience, so that life’s inevitable challenges become easier to manage.

Jane hopes you will feel valued, understood and supported by her, and looks forward to meeting you

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Jeanne-Claire worked in media production before training as an Expressive Arts Counsellor. Her counselling approach supports clients who experience emotional dysregulation resulting from chronic stress and trauma, anxiety, depression and long term health challenges.
She gained her clinical experience in a hospital setting by NHS referral and is registered and insured.
Her practice supports the development of confidence, esteem and a stronger sense of self. She has a warm and empathic approach offering a creative embodied approach to self reflection by somatically exploring unconscious challenges with sensory-based interventions and cues of safety.
Sessions include skills training elements using techniques promoted by neuroscience. Her work is aimed at supporting clients to experience an increased sense of safety and regain autonomy.

Jo is a fully qualified counsellor, registered with the BACP and is a member of the British Psychological Society. Jo provides a space where you can talk safely and reflect on your thoughts and feelings. Jo understands that your experiences are unique to you and always listens without judgement. Jo runs a private practice in Amersham, working with a variety of issues including addiction, anxiety and stress. Jo also works as a Management Consultant with experience in training, organisational design and coaching.

Karolina is a skilled Counsellor and Wellness Coach Registered with the Australian Counselling Association. Karolina demonstrates empathy and respect, dedicating herself to guiding clients through their various mental health struggles. She collaborates closely with each individual, aiming to enhance their understanding of these challenges and elevate their overall mental and physical well-being. Tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, Karolina strives to guide and empower them in a holistic manner encouraging clients to tap into their inner wisdom and knowledge to foster improvements in their mental health. As a Counsellor, Karolina's overarching goal is to ensure that clients feel not only respected, valued, and heard but also instil a sense of hope regarding their mental health challenges.

Karolina firmly supports the idea that the mind and body are interconnected, emphasizing the importance of addressing processing needs at both mental and physical levels. She guides clients in exploring the nuances of their thoughts and physical sensations, utilizing a range of evidence-based therapies customized to meet individual needs. These include Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness techniques.

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Kendel  is a Certified Life and Career coach and speaker. She helps women at all stages of life and career to define success on their own terms, discover their life’s purpose, and to lead a life with vision and strategy.

With more than 30 years of experience in corporate, non-profit - Kendel brings a wealth of practical knowledge to their coaching work.

Kendel received her BA degree from the University of Mary Washington and her MA from University of Phoenix. Kendel earned her Board-Certified Coach (BCC)
certification from the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) and her Associate Coaching Certification (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

She also holds a certification in Career Development Coaching Services (CDCS) from the Institute for Life Coach Training.

Kendel lives in Northern Virginia with her husband of 30 years and she is the mother of 3 adult children. When Kendel is not working, you can find her hiking or planning for a visit to her children.

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Kim has a BCom Honours Industrial Psychology and graduated as an Associate coach. She is also a qualified Mindfulness teacher and hold over 18 years of experience working within People, Culture and Development. With her global industry experience, she has a well-rounded understanding of diversity in the workplace and has coached clients across industry sectors. Kim follows a collaborative process of helping you navigate through your transitions via discovery, curiosity and implementation for lasting change.

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Kristen is a Licensed Professional Counselor, qualified after completing her Masters in Counseling from Texas A&M University in 2012. She has extensive experience with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, work-related stress, among others.

Kristen utilizes a variety of therapeutic methods and interventions depending on the needs and circumstances of each individual, and aims to collaborate with her clients to work together toward growth, healing, self-understanding, and self-compassion. Kristen is passionate about walking alongside individuals throughout their life journey, providing support and fostering hope, always in a safe, supportive, and confidential space.

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Lauren applies an integrative and systemic approach to therapy, drawing on person-centred theory. She has successfully worked with a diverse range of clients in one-to-one as well as group settings. Is an effective motivator and advocate with an innate ability to establish a rapport, build trust, interact with and relate to each person on all levels.

Lauren is extremely comfortable working and communicating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds as well as varying special needs whilst emphasising the importance of cultural relevance, individuality and family dynamics.

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Laura is a person-centred therapist which means that she believes that everyone has a natural capacity for growth and change when given the opportunity and space to get in touch with who they truly are. Her practice is affirming and welcoming to people of all genders, sexualities, relationship styles (GSRD) and from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Her way of working focuses on building a therapeutic relationship that can become a safe space where the client can make sense of their experiences, learn more about themselves and gain a greater sense of empowerment. She offers a creative, non- judgmental and empathic approach and she will walk beside the client to explore and bring clarity to what they’re experiencing. She believes in the mind-body connection and she supports clients to bring more awareness to embodied experiences. She has helped people with a wide range of issues. She has worked with many people who have been through traumatic experiences and who live with chronic health conditions. She has supported people struggling with the stress of work and relationships and with identity issues and life transitions in the context of current socio-political, environmental, and financial difficulties.

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Lina has an M.Couns(Advanced) qualification with a specialisation in CBT.
Living in Singapore for more than 12 years has equipped Lina to understand and relate with empathy to diverse backgrounds and cultures.​Lina believes there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach in psychotherapy, and employs a client-centred eclectic approach, she tailors each client’s treatment according to their specific needs and integrates elements from different therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Couples Therapy and Brainspotting.​
She aims to offer a safe and confidential space to explore any troubles and works collaboratively and respectfully, to increase awareness and strengthen resources. Her belief is that each individual has it within themselves to achieve their life goals.
Lina sees herself as an active guide, who will help and support the client through any issue or emotional distress. Regain balance and a sense of well-being in their social, emotional and professional selves.​
She offers therapy to clients dealing with anger management, anxiety, coping skills, depression, life adjustment and transition, mental and emotional well- being, relationship issues, self-development, stress and trauma.

Makiko is a psychodynamic counsellor and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She provides a safe and reflective therapeutic space where you can explore and understand your emotions, feelings and behaviours.

Previously, she served as an honorary therapist at Albany Trust, a specialist counselling and psychotherapy charity, focusing on a positive approach to sexuality and relationships. And also provided bereavement support at Cruse Bereavement Care and worked as a listening volunteer at Samaritans.

Makiko's approach is based on the understanding that significant events and relationships in our early life experiences can influence how we feel and behave in the present. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process and it takes courage to seek change and acknowledge that you many need support. She will listen to you empathetically and supportively without judgement and within a confidential environment. 

Together, you will explore your emotions to help you understand and overcome any complicated feelings you may have about yourself or others. This process can help you address what may be holding you back from living a happy and fulfilled life. 

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Lynsey is a strengths based, solution focused Coach and person-centred counsellor, who provides a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you reflect on andovercome challenges, so that you can move forward towards your desired outcomes, while keeping health, wellbeing and performance in mind. Lynsey draws on the coaching psychology and positive psychology evidence base, as well as brief therapies including CBT, SFBT, ACT and mindfulness.
Lynsey is registered with the ICF (ACC), a member of the British Psychological Society and an accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Passionate about wellbeing, mental health and performance, Lynsey can help you discover, develop and plan ideas away from the pressures of your ‘day to day’ environment. By working through short, medium and long terms goals and identifying best courses of action, you will be able to achieve meaningful progress, enhance self-reflexive inquiry, gain insights and deeper self knowledge that will take you to your next level of personal and professional excellence.
Lynsey also has an extensive background in HR, recruitment, change management and leadership. Lynsey runs a private coaching and training business in Sydney, Australia and provides coaching psychology consulting services to a range of organisations.

Mikiko is a highly qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor with specialised training and extensive experience in effectively addressing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and trauma.

As a minority in society, she is fascinated by cultural differences and can empathise with those who feel different from others. She has gained insight into what it feels like to be alone and realises that anyone can experience this feeling. 

Early in her career, she met people from different backgrounds and listened to their unique life stories and struggles. This experience made her realise the importance of having someone who listens to your story and the positive impact of having a safe space to talk about mental health. This motivated her to pursue a career in counselling.

To further her knowledge, she completed a course that allowed her to learn about different counselling models. She became particularly interested in the psychodynamic approach. This approach looks at our issues and life history at a deeper level, allowing us to become more self-aware and make better choices.

Mikiko feels privileged to be a part of people's journey to discover new possibilities to enhance their lives and find our counselling work meaningful and fulfilling.

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Drawing from over 20 years of leadership and management experience in private and public environments, Mya understands the importance of quickly adapting to change, gracefully navigating politics, and effectively leading others. Whether working with senior executives, high potential employees, or those looking to enhance their personal lives, her passion is partnering with clients who desire to develop and implement impactful and enduring transformation to achieve their highest level of potential.

As a leadership and personal development coach, Mya partners with clients to identify challenges and transform learning and insight into action. Her approach, grounded in research and evidence-based practice, involves co-creating a safe space to facilitate a creative process that inspires clients to maximise their potential. Clients describe her sessions as being “transformative” and appreciate how sessions “get beneath the surface”.

As a lifelong learner, Mya upskills to enhance her knowledge and expertise. In addition to holding an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the International CoachingFederation, supplemental coaching certifications and trainings include Brain-BasedConversation Skills®, Brain-Based Coaching CertificateTM, Emotional Quotient Inventory(EQ-I 2.0TM) Assessment, and Emotional Quotient 360 Assessment. Additional educationexperience includes a Doctorate in Health Administration, Master’s in BusinessAdministration, and Master’s in Public Health.

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Maria is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, born in Italy - a worldwide citizen in her soul. She has lived in 3 different countries (US, Italy, England, and in 3 Italian cities so dissimilar from each other: Milan, Rome and Palermo).
She defines herself as a thinking & reflection partner, challenging people to discover what they want on a deeper level, exploring different perspectives, getting focused, setting goals, & creating action steps that bring results.
As a coach she supports people to move “from where they are to where they want to be”and focuses on life transitions and well-being:
1. Transitions: intercultural, professional, and personal; anyone struggle with change. Her goal is to allow people to reflect on and share their own challenges, paving the way for an authentic, joyful, and meaningful life. Accompanying people through their own transitions to help them define clear objectives, realize their own potential, and direct their energy towards their goals is what she does
best.
2. Well-being:  Life isn’t a straight line. When we hit a bump on the road of life (feeling stuck, anxious, lonely, overwhelmed, suffer loss or separation) our mental and physical wellbeing can suffer. By employing a holistic approach that considers physical, mental, and
emotional aspects of health, Maria Vittoria helps individuals to create sustainable lifestyle changes, empowers individuals to become more resilient, productive, and engaged. She defines coaching as a partnership rooted in curiosity, compassion, experimentation, and resilience. Her mission is to help you to move from constant overthinking and self-doubt, to trusting and believing in yourself and your abilities.
“When you change the way you think, you change everything - how you feel, work, play, live.”
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Melanie is a qualified counsellor with many years of professional work experience. She is able to communicate using BSL to level 2, with training in Level 3 and has experience in working with clients facing many varying challenges. She believes that you are the expert of your story and that you already hold the skills and strength that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you.

It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and contented life and to take the first steps towards a change and she will listen, support & empower you in that journey, taking the first step in considering speaking with someone is often the hardest step to take.

Melanie aims to offer you a safe, relaxed and confidential space in which to hold your thoughts, fears and triumphs. Together you will work towards building a therapeutic relationship based on an honest, trustworthy and non-judgemental foundation. Spending time exploring and understanding the potential cause of unhelpful thoughts or behaviour patterns and later how to change them into helpful thoughts or behaviours is definitely beneficial. Melanie will help you work towards you taking back control and feeling as though the future is something to look forward to.

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Marianne is a fully qualified NCS accredited and BACP registered Psychotherapist, an EAP practitioner and certified Wellness Coach. Marianne views psychotherapy as a dynamic, non-judgemental and empowering process created between two people. Marianne is trained to work with a wide range of issues and has a special interest in working with those who are suffering with chronic health conditions, trauma and with survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
She works within a person-centred and eclectic framework, drawing on a variety of methods to tailor the work to the individual depending on their unique needs and what they bring to therapy.
As well as working in private practice, Marianne works as a volunteer counsellor for Rape Crisis and has qualifications in Nutritional Therapy, Reiki levels 1 & 2 and is in a Teacher Training mentorship for Iyengar Yoga.

Michael is a Certified Coaching Professional, qualified through an ICF-accredited programme. He has worked in the fields of Health and Wellbeing for over 20 years,
including in the NHS in the UK.
Michael is passionate about supporting individuals to improve their health and wellness and overall wellbeing. In his private practice, he works with individuals to help find and build the confidence they need to thrive with better mental and physical health, relationships, and careers. His specialised interests include LGBTQIA+ communities, sexual health, and substance use, but he works with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, and anyone who wants support and motivation to build confidence and make positive changes in their life will benefit from his coaching.

Marcel is a BACP Registered therapist, drawing upon experience in effectively addressing a range of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, work-related concerns, addiction and relationship issues. With a strong foundation in integrative counselling, he firmly believes in tailoring my approach to suit the unique needs of each individual. Even though we all have the same basic emotions we perceive things differently, depending on our history, past relationships. That is why Marcel believes that in the world of counselling, a "one size fits all" mentality simply does not apply.

Niamh is a BAMT and HCPC registered Music Psychotherapist. Her professional experience includes Adult Mental health, Elderly Dementia Care, and Children with complex needs and trauma. Niamh is dedicated to providing exceptional care in line with best standard practice, and devising creative and effective care plans for all clients.

She has a client-led approach, tailoring sessions to the individual’s strengths, needs, and abilities. She believes in offering a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential therapeutic space where the client has the opportunity to build upon their personal-awareness, meet their best potential and explore their creativity and expression.

Sessions may be just talking, or they can be an integration of music and counselling, depending on what route the client would like to take. Clients do not need to have any musical experience if they would also like to use music as a means for expression and exploration during sessions.

Nazish has an MBACP FdA Counselling qualification, Dip Psychology, Dip CBT, Diploma NLP and a Diploma in Life Coaching

She has worked as a counsellor/ psychotherapist for the past  13 years, supporting clients with a variety of complex needs, is multilingual and offers the support in English, Hindi, Punjabi & Urdu.

Nazish believes each client is unique therefore sometimes one modality doesn’t work with every client, therefore she will integrate different approaches including Trauma focused, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt, Transactional analysis, Solution focused, Neuro linguistic programming, Mindfulness, Psychoeducational therapy and person-centred approach.

She has expertise in working with parenting issues, loss and bereavement, mental health issues including stress/anxiety/depression, trauma, adverse childhood experience, attachment, anger and self-worth issues.

There are times in your lives, when you reach to a point where you find it challenging to cope with the issues on your own and it seems that no one understands or is prepared to listen. This is the time when you need to reach out and speak with someone in confidence.

In her practice she is there to listen to you in empathic and non-judgmental way. She will offer you a safe space which enables you to understand the issues and identify the changes you may wish to make.

Nakhwan's core training is Humanistic Gestalt which offers a more holistic path to healing by creating a non-judgemental and safe space to talk, providing friendly, warm and approachable therapy sessions. Nakhwan believes a welcoming atmosphere is fundamental to support individual needs in order to help gain new insight and new perspectives to situations about yourself and others.

Nakhwan has has previous experience working with adults in primary care within a mental health team where she used CBT interventions. Nakhwan believes with her experiences she can work with clients with a variety of issues including stress/anxiety, family conflicts, self-esteem/motivation and coping with life changes, trauma, grief, PTSD, shame, relationship problems and guilt.

Drawing on her own life experience, she can empathise with what it is like to have to deal with change and transition. It can cause a lot of issues, such as anger, anxiety, confusion, numbness, self-doubt, a loss of self-esteem, etc. Nakhwan's passion lies in helping and facilitating people to find their own way to overcome difficulties and enjoy their lives.

Following the BACP ethical framework, she will work with you for you to come up with your own solution and to take back control of your life.

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Dr. Olga-Lucia Gamboa Arana is driven by a profound curiosity about the intricacies of the human brain, human emotions, and their impact on behaviors. She holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, a Master's in Psychopathology, Clinical Intervention, and Health, and has specializations in Emotional Education and Stress Management. She is also a qualified mindfulness teacher (MSC: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion and MB-EAT: Mindful Eating programs) and life coach.

As a neuroscientist, Dr. Gamboa Arana integrates neuroscience insights with a diverse array of evidence-based techniques, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based Interventions, to help individuals improve their psychological well-being and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life. Keeping in mind that every individual's path to well-being is unique, her approach is open, direct, collaborative, and very practical.

Pat is a Person-Centred Counsellor, an approach which puts the client in the driving seat of their own processing and healing.

She is GSRD affirming and neurodivergent affirming, and is fluent in both English and British Sign Language.

Her modality creates a safe and therapeutic relationship through which each client is empowered to explore at their own pace. She will provide a non-judgemental space in which you will receive empathy, congruence and respect. In her private practice, she predominantly supports people who have experienced trauma or abuse, and has a particular understanding of narcissistic abuse, which can happen in families or origin, intimate relationships, friendships and in the workplace. She can support you by signposting to resource materials (books, podcasts etc.) that might be helpful to you.

Having previously been an actor herself, she has some understanding and empathy for this environment.

Peter’s core training is Gestalt, a humanistic and creative approach to therapy.  He seeks to establish a safe space in which to work confidentially. When such a relationship is established, healing and growth is enabled.

Peter qualified as a counsellor in 2009 and is a registered member of BACP, has an advanced certificate in relationships therapy and is now a qualified supervisor.  He has worked within the NHS with Deaf clients, through the medium of British Sign Language; he has worked in private practice with individuals and couples, as well as volunteering for the counselling service that he now heads up.  Peter has experience of working in-person and, increasingly, online.

Peter is interested in how our vulnerability can become our strength, drawing on disability studies and spirituality as well as counselling and psychology; but, most of all, he is interested in people and our innate ability to heal.  It is a huge privilege to draw alongside people at different stages of their lives, particularly in times of crisis but also on the journey of personal development.  When not counselling, Peter relaxes best when gardening, swimming, or in a theatre audience.

Rachel is a professionally qualified and registered (MBACP) person-centred counsellor who offers approachable, professional support to help you through times that may be proving difficult. Rachel runs a private practice, Equanimity Counselling, in Chalfont St Giles, South Bucks and has experience of  working with adults and teenagers, with a particular interest in family relationships (past and present), addictions, low mood and anxiety.

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Rebecca is a certified coach with a mission to help others simplify stress and amplify ease and wellbeing.  A down to earth Aussie at heart, Rebecca has lived in both Europe and Asia, and understands the challenges we can face when away from home.  Rebecca supports clients who are experiencing stress/anxiety, low mood & motivation, and facing relationship challenges.  In caring partnership, she supports you to take ownership of your wellbeing, and use whatever challenge is present as a gateway to growth. 

Rebecca’s ultimate goal is for you to become your own coach over time, moving mindfully towards your desired reality, one steady step at a time. 

Rebecca is a fully qualified, BACP registered integrative psychotherapist.
She believes that the relationship between client and therapist is vitally important and she can provide you with a safe, non-judgemental space to talk about the things impacting on your life. She has skills in solution focussed therapy, working with you to find solutions to the situations and events that are bothering you.
Rebecca understands that reaching out for help can be really tough, she will listen and be with you as you explore what’s been going on.She enjoys working with clients, trying techniques and strategies to find something that really works.
Rebecca specialises in anxiety, managing stress, relationships, disability and self-care strategies (not just bubble baths!). Rebecca aims for her practice to be as inclusive as possible; she is LGBTQA+ friendly, disability friendly and neurodiverse friendly.

Robin has been coaching people in all stages of their careers for nearly 15 years. Her approach is holistic, non-judgmental, evidence-based, and focused on you and your unique experiences. Having worked with people from various backgrounds, including LGBTQ+, immigrants, creatives in the music and film and TV industry, musicians and support professionals in the music industry, she can bring a wide-angle view to your conversations but also understand your unique challenges. She is focused on supporting you in the short term and helping you plan for where you’d like to be.

Robin holds an ICF PCC credential and is continuously upskilling to learn improved ways to help her clients. She has worked for several benefits companies, supporting her clients with work/life balance, family planning, parenting, career development, job search strategies, and mental health.

Roohi is a Registered Counsellor with experience in counselling individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. Her area of work includes relationship and marriage counselling, pre-marital counselling, stress, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, issues of self-worth, workplace conflicts, separation and divorce, post maternity work adjustment, and post-immigration adjustment
challenges.

She uses elements of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Couples & Individual Therapy and has a Complex Trauma approach in her work.
Roohi loves working with parents, individuals, couples and young adults to help them manage conflicts and communicate in a meaningful way. She works in a caring and compassionate manner to find the outcome that works the best for her clients.

Roohi works from a client-centred approach and practices aspects of cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy among others. She also uses problem-solving skills to support clients navigate through challenging situations while also helping them understand their needs.

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Roohi holds a Diploma in Counselling, and Advanced Study Majors in Family Therapy, and Child Development and Effective Parenting. She also has international qualifications including Post Graduate Diploma, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. Currently, she is doing her Bachelors in Psychological Sciences.

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Sharon is an experienced integrative trauma-informed therapist and an accredited member of both the BACP and IPT. She works with individuals and couples, being qualified to level 6 in BSL, and offers sessions in English and in BSL/SSE.  She has seen clients for nearly 20yrs in a variety of settings, currently working part time for BUPA and freelance for various companies/charities. Previous work history includes NHS, Mind, Women's Aid, RAF and Sign Health using BSL.  Sharon is able to offer a warm safe space for you to explore whatever is bringing you to therapy, working together on reducing the impact that it has on you and your wider life.  

Sharon's initial training primarily focused on three theoretical perspectives: Person Centered, CBT and TA. Working with both Deaf and hearing clients, she then undertook an advanced certificate in Mental Health and Deafness. Being passionate about helping clients she more recently trained in DIT (dynamic interpersonal therapy), completed a PG dip in trauma and neuroscience and trained in IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy). Having a range of theoretical perspectives to draw upon, allows her to tailor her approach to you and whatever your needs are. Sharon understands first hand how daunting reaching out for support can feel and whilst she can’t make changes for you, she will be alongside you every step of the way.

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Siobhann is a fully qualified counsellor and member of the BACP. Her core training is Psychodynamic and Object relations and she
combines a humanistic model of therapy in her work.
Siobhann provides short term and psychotherapeutic therapy in a variety of settings including the voluntary sector, IAPT service and in private practice. She works with individuals who have experienced sexual and domestic violence and is a volunteer counsellor at Rape Crisis and Peace Hospice. She offers therapy to clients dealing with addiction, complex mental health, childhood trauma, depression, anxiety.​Working with the here and now is very central to her work, providing strategies to manage difficult feelings and exploring connections from past experiences with present issues offers the client clarity and a sense of self.
Siobhann works with a wide range of clients and offers a safe space to express out loud the fears and worries that are often held in by shame.Her approach encourages safe exploration within an open honest therapeutic relationship.

As a coach for over eight years, Sona views all clients from a strengths-based perspective, working on how to become more self-reliant and to learn how to trust inner voices and inner wisdom. With living experience in the United Kingdom, as well as Vancouver and the US, Sona has had the privilege of working with clients from ethnically, and socio-economically diverse backgrounds.

She’s also worked as an actor, producer, and writer, with a deep empathy and understanding for what creatives in front of and behind the camera experience. Sona brings her knowledge of somatic and cognitive behavioral coaching, neuroscience, and positive psychology to your sessions, finding solutions that uniquely serve you. You can work on strengthening your communication skills, overcoming self-doubt, increasing your productivity, building your confidence, managing stress, and learning your values, and more.

With over 22 years of experience in the entertainment industry as an Emmy Nominated Makeup Artist, Terri has now shifted her focus to becoming a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Leadership Coach. Her goal is to help people discover their inner beauty and support them in making any transformations they desire. From executives and showrunners to trainees and beginners in the industry, we all have the potential to be leaders in different aspects of our lives, and inspiring leadership is crucial in every situation. Through personalized coaching, we can develop a game plan that specifically meets your needs. Let's work together to create a positive impact in your life and drive change.

Dr Tony Furlong is an integrative therapist originally from Yorkshire who prides himself on his warm, present and calm nature.
Tony is an MBACP accredited therapist and studied Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of East London.His integrative training allows him to take a flexible, client-led and contemporary approach to therapy that is warm, safe and confidential. Tony is passionate about working with clients in a way that allows them to explore their relationships with themselves and others, and healing and growing through the process, and to adapt his working approach according to client need. Tony studied his MA, MSc and PhD at Edinburgh University, with an academic and professional focus on gender, sexuality and identity and has worked in the mental health and LGBT fields for over a decade.

Trevor is a psychotherapist who after having navigated his own challenges of mental health for many years, decided to use his own lived experience to empower the lives of others through their life journey.

He pursued his Masters of Psychotherapy & Counselling in Sydney, Australia with a focus on Rogerian and person-centred styles. Trevor has an understanding of the importance of intercultural values, belonging, the difficulty of navigating them as somebody who has lived in Japan as a foreigner, who now uses that language to provide services to support them throughout their life.

Trevor’s focus is a person-centred collaborative approach, in which he works together with clients to work through what they wish to navigate at whatever stage of life they are in. He believes in a holistic approach that each individual is unique and must be treated accordingly. Rather than simply blindly using modalities and approaches, he believes that the approach in therapy for the client should be personalised and bespoke based on their own life situations. From this, he takes from his knowledge bank accordingly which includes mindfulness, EFT tapping, cognitive reframing, the mind- body connection, and more.

Trevor has worked extensively with clients who have issues with inner conflict, life transitions, motivation, trauma, addiction and relationships.

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Yuka is a person-centred psychotherapist/counsellor, registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Her approach is holistic and integrative, drawn from her training in trauma-informed, somatic & body-energetics, and emotion-focused therapy fields. She is an advocate for an inclusive and culturally aware community, from her lived experiences of being part of culturally/socially minority groups.

Every client and therapy session is unique. She respects and is guided by where you are at from moment to moment. Your strengths and values will be embraced, emphasised and further empowered while addressing the challenges you might be experiencing.

Yuka also applies strategies such as EFT Tapping, mindfulness, and meditation, while spiritual exploration can supplement the process at the same time. She has worked extensively with clients with DV, trauma, and diversity/discrimination issues. She is currently studying Integrative Medicine to deepen her understanding of our mental health and mental well-being.

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Veronika is a person-centred psychotherapist. Her approach isa relational way of working based on the belief that we each have the inner wisdom to find our way forward. Therefore, she will be led by your priorities. Her aim is to facilitate the exploration and deeper understanding of yourself. Veronika will support you in your exploration by providing a confidential and safe space for you to actively engage in your personal journey. She will strive to foster your autonomy and empower you to find your own answers to difficulties and make choices about your life. Her focus is on supporting you to develop your sense of inner balance, interpersonal skills and positive relationships with yourself and others.

As well as private practice, she has several years of experience working in community-based counselling services across London, supporting clients from diverse backgrounds to work through a wide range of issues (anxiety, depression, disordered eating, relationship issues, work, trauma, domestic violence, stress, discrimination, low self-esteem), with recent focus in bereavement and loss.

She holds a Clinical Diploma and an MSc in ContemporaryPerson-Centred Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute in London.

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Zsuzsanna is a qualified Transactional Analysis counsellor, Transformational Self-Love Coach & Addiction expert. She has a passion to support people struggling with underlying anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, shame & guilt. In her approach she offers a calm, non-judgemental space, where one can feel safe to explore difficult subjects and feelings, finishing the session feeling a sense of relief. With her unique  method, she is able to facilitate profound transformation in a short time.

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