Private Psychotherapy Practice in London

Often we lack the tools or support to make sense of our emotional experiences, the mind may employ its best available strategies to cope. These can take the form of dissociation, memory suppression, projection, intellectualisation, compulsive eating habits, hyperactivity, or the denial of intuitive feelings – manifesting as many of the unhelpful behaviours you may recognise in yourself. Alternatively, the mind may become overwhelmed by persistent emotional states—such as anxiety, depression, anger, chronic tension, or even suicidal ideation. These moods often signal that we are stuck and in need of a psychological map—a way to understand them not as symptoms of dysfunction, but as intelligent responses to lived experiences. This involves exploring how such emotional states may have once served as adaptive responses to external events or internal beliefs formed early in life.

After a decade of studying the human mind, I have observed that, with the right guidance, anyone can access the innate capacity for psychological healing. Just as our bodies are biologically designed to repair themselves, so too are our minds. My psychotherapy practice was established from a deep passion for helping people transform their lives through the restorative power of psychotherapy.

Over time, these coping strategies and emotional patterns can become ingrained personality traits. Once embedded, they often go unnoticed, colouring how we perceive ourselves and the world. In therapy, we begin to bring awareness to these patterns, and your therapist will support you in developing more adaptive, compassionate responses to both external challenges and inner conflict. Through compassionate inquiry and evidence-based methods, we will work together to revise the internal narratives that may have kept you emotionally stuck. Healing often requires unlearning outdated survival strategies, and relearning how to live from a place of freedom, agency, and authentic connection. One of the most empowering moments in therapy is when individuals begin to trust their internal voice—recognising a wisdom that may have been buried under years of protective behaviour. The goal is not perfection, but psychological integration—the capacity to hold both joy and pain, security and uncertainty, within a resilient and cohesive sense of self. This process naturally leads to greater self-esteem, deeper relationships, and a sense of calm.

An essential part of the therapeutic process involves making sense of your personal patterns and understanding who you truly are—beyond roles, labels, or projections assigned by others. Equally important is learning to regulate emotions that reside in the body. For this reason, in addition to CBT or Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, your treatment plan may include body-based approaches such as breathwork, mindfulness, nutritional support, sleep hygiene, tracking biological markers, or using sensory tools like sand tray therapy. For children, adolescents, or clients who need to rebuild foundational psychological scaffolding, it can be beneficial to begin with creative forms of communication, such as art, music, or movement. Your journey begins with a thorough assessment session, where together we will identify your goals and agree on a pathway forward—towards a destination shaped by hope and clarity.

As a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist, I draw from contemporary research across multiple disciplines—including trauma studies, emotional and personality disorders, attachment theory, developmental psychology, biopsychology, and neuroscience—to offer the most effective route forward. I am committed to tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs, cultural and religious context, life stage, and personality of every person I work with. I support adults, adolescents, children, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Every individual’s story is unique, and it is these nuances that determine the most suitable therapeutic approach.

Over the years, my private psychotherapy practice in London has developed comprehensive, integrative treatment plans that may or may not include interdisciplinary collaboration. These approaches aim to reduce reliance on medication when appropriate, and to enhance overall wellbeing by addressing complex psychological distress, including personality disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, relational difficulties, and more. Start your journey now.