Psychotherapy & Therapy Therapists

We are delighted to welcome Geraldine Meadows, MBACP: therapist & coach to our centre.

"I believe you can feel better than you do now: that you can know and understand yourself better and feel both lighter and more secure in yourself. I also believe firmly in the power of connection, and communication, to help achieve these goals."

"I work in an integrative way, blending elements of person centred, existential and psychodynamic theory, working in a creative way to suit your needs.

Person-centred: an approach which considers you the expert in your own life and in which you are met with a set of core conditions such as empathy, congruence and positive regard.

Existential: a philosophical approach which focuses on the human condition as a whole, dealing with challenges associated with living such as relationships, freedom and responsibility and the quest to find meaning.

Psychodynamic: this type of work aims to shine a light on the unconscious - to build awareness of what's happening as a deeper level within, helping people to know and understand themselves more fully and building awareness to bring about change.

My training also includes a qualification in coaching - I want know what you want out of life and to work with you to discover how to get there.

Starting therapy takes courage. It takes effort and belief that you can feel better than you do now. I've been there and know how much it takes. From day one, the rewards can be rich - you can feel lighter, brighter and better understood. The process of therapy can be a really fun adventure. I experience a lot of laughter and moments of mirth with clients. It’s a journey of learning and discovery. I am here to join you on the journey -- please get in touch to take the first step."

Geraldine has an MA in Philosophy from the University of Glasgow and a PG.Dip (Dist) in Integrative Counselling and Coaching from the University of East London. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their strict ethical framework & code of conduct.

Thank you for reading my bio, which says just a little about me and my practice. I am an integrative psychotherapist, 25 years of professional experience, yet it still never ceases to amaze me how incredible human beings are. The intrinsic human capacity to survive and overcome many complex experiences, but not only to survive, but to use that survival as a platform for thriving and developing personal identity and development, as a way of being in the world that is authentic to you!

My specialisms are children, young people and adults too, complex developmental trauma, neuro divergence, supporting parents, group work and connecting to your individual spirituality in whatsoever way you embrace your beliefs. In all of this kaleidoscope of experiences the fundamental driving force for optimal health is the brain/body connection. I ethically adhere to all western psychological compliances and practice, whilst holding the Millenia upon Millenia of Eastern and Rest of the World knowledge, beliefs and teachings, firmly in my thinking. My experience has been gained in Specialist CAMHS; Specialist Organisation for Adopted & Looked After Children; Private Independent Practice & Voluntary Humanitarian Organisation seeking to support those affected by war and natural disasters worldwide.

I welcome and hold in the highest esteem your courage to heal and expand.

Contact: esclinicalassessments@gmail.com / 07853 996662 please leave a message and I will get back to you.

Having qualified as a counsellor in 2012, Susan continued her training to specialise in working with children, young people and their families. For the past twelve years she has worked in primary and secondary schools and in private practice. Prior to training as a therapist, Susan was a teacher (junior/secondary).

Susan is an integrative psychotherapist and uses a number of compatible theories and interventions to create an individual treatment plan for each client. Relationship, however, lies at the heart of all her work.Susan works creatively using a variety of art materials and employing play therapy techniques with younger children (provided this is appropriate for the client).

Susan is experienced in working with a variety of issues including: anxiety, attachment, low self esteem, low mood, school avoidance, friendships, family issues, grief and loss, trauma, neurodiversity etc.

Clinical Supervision
As a qualified clinical supervisor, Susan works with child and adolescent counsellors and psychotherapists (including trainees), school staff and other professionals.

Qualifications
MA Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy (CCPE/University of Northampton)
PG Dip Child Psychotherapy Studies (IATE/University of East London)
BA Counselling and Psychotherapy (Renew/Anglia Ruskin University)
Dip Therapeutic Arts (IATE/London Metropolitan University)
Dip Sandplay (CCPE)
Dip Child, Adolescent and Adult Counselling and Psychotherapy Supervision
(Terapia/Middlesex University)

UKCP (accredited) BACP (registered)
DBS checked

My name is Cecilia Carlotti. I am an accredited Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with a background in Clinical Psychology.

I have almost 15 years of experience working in mental health with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of needs. My passion and speciality is helping adults and young adults experiencing temporary and/or long term mental health difficulties, assessing what is most appropriate to every person’s need.

My approach is very attuned and each individual need is carefully assessed case by case. I work with you to define the parameters of the treatment, with the final purpose of increasing self-awareness and building up internal resources. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space that allows exploration of overwhelming and complex emotions.

The therapy approach I work with is called psychodynamic. This kind of therapy is valuable both in the case of particular emotional difficulties and mental health issues (such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or complex relationship patterns), as well as simply to deepen the individual’s understanding of him/her/them-selves.

Patients attend a fifty-minute session once per week. The terms of the therapeutic contract, which include time, frequency and breaks, will be agreed together during the consultation process.

I can offer both brief 16 sessions therapy and open ended. Online therapy is also offered over either Zoom or Skype, on the same modalities (terms and conditions) of face to face.
I work both in English and Italian language.

I hold the following qualifications:

Member of BPC (Accredited); Postgraduate Professional Qualification in Intercultural Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Tavistock&Portman Foundation Trust); MSc and BA in Clinical Psychology

Contact:
If you have any questions or would like to book a free phone consultation please email ceciliacarlotti.psychotherapy@gmail.com and I will get back to you shortly.

I am a caring and empathetic psychotherapist, my aim is to support you in your personal growth and managing the challenges that you are going through in your life. I offer a safe and caring space for you to be heard and listened to. A place for you to explore and work through what you feel might be holding you back from feeling content within your life. Together we can work through the challenges you may be facing and feel too much for you to hold on your own. I believe in unconditional positive regard which means the space with me is non-judgemental and empathetic.

I am…

• A fully qualified Person-Centred Therapist
• An accredited member with the BACP to maintain high working standards
• Trained in Trauma Recovery Therapy and I am currently a therapy lead in a Trauma Organisation supporting clients who have experienced sexual abuse
• Trained to work with Children and Young People (12 years to 17 years)
• Working with elements of Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT and IFS (Internal Family Systems)

I bring experience in addressing various difficulties, including:

• CPTSD and PTSD
• Neurodivergency
• Sexual abuse, rape and domestic violence
• Addiction
• Childhood trauma
• Depression and stress
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Grief and loss
• Workplace stress
• Counselling students

If you are feeling upset, stuck, or demotivated and you can’t seem to find a way out of your feelings – please reach out for an initial and informal chat with me. By getting to this point you have already begun your journey to healing.

Jo (Joanne) Adams is a systemic psychotherapist with 30 years’ experience of working with individuals, couples, and families. She is a qualified psychotherapist and is registered with the United Kingdom Counselling and Psychotherapy registering body (UKCP). She has extensive experience of working in child and adolescent mental health, and adult mental health both in the NHS and private sector.

Systemic therapy or family therapy as its often called is an approach that thinks with people about who they are in relationships and how they live out their lives with others. It works with the challenges life can bring, whether this is an individual problem or a relational one and draws on relational resources and the importance of connection to others and the world we live, to help find ways to resolve difficulties and manage problems better together.

Joanne has extensive experience working with young people, parents and families. She has worked with individuals and family’s experiencing a range of problems and diagnostic conditions. The work can be short or long term and involves face to face or online meetings every two weeks, or more regularly if needed.

The foundation of Jo’s work is to provide a safe and compassionate place to meet and talk about troubles and find a range of ways to feel more settled and comfortable, for improved mental health.

If interested please contact Joanne Adams 07931352422 jo01adams@yahoo.co.uk and leave a message, Jo will get back to you for a discussion about therapy and from here we can arrange a time to meet at the Dawn Lister Therapy Centre. An information sheet will also be sent by email outlining the details of the therapy.

I am an accredited psychodynamic counsellor with many years of experience working with (adults) with a range of emotional issues. Providing support and encouragement to explore how and in what way your past experiences make and shape who you are today.

I will help you to understand your past and make links between the past and present day behaviour, which as well as improving awareness can help you let go of patterns which no longer serve you. I am calm and understanding, and will help you feel safe and at ease.

There are many reasons why you might seek counselling or psychotherapy. Most people come from a place of emotional distress or unease of some kind that they want to make sense of and find a way through. Counselling and psychotherapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of your difficulties and how they have arisen, a greater sense of personal choice and efficacy and an enhanced capacity to relate to yourself and others.

I offer weekly psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy and have more than 18 years experience working in the NHS, community settings and private practice. I have worked with individuals from a wide diversity of backgrounds, beliefs and areas of difficulty including:

• Depression
• Low mood
• Anxiety
• Loss
• Relationship problems
• Identity issues
• Low self-esteem
• Trauma
• Work related problems
• Lack of direction in life

I have particular expertise working with people eating disorders and difficulties and worked for more than 10 years in an NHS Eating Disorders Service in North London.

I am also trained in Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy and Mentalisation Based Therapy both of which have an interpersonal focus with the aim of helping you to develop more fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and others.

Becoming a therapist was a gradual process for me, involving varied life experience, my own journey through therapy, a dedicated course of training and 18 years of clinical experience in different settings.  I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I adhere to the BACP’s code of ethics which stresses the importance of a safe and reliable setting, confidentiality and continual professional development.

If you think you might be interested in weekly sessions, get in touch by phone or email, and we can arrange an initial consultation.

Website: http://www.space-to-talk.com

None of us are perfect, we all have something we wish to change about ourselves.

Whether you’re looking for help with anxiety, weight loss, confidence, addiction or phobias, just a few examples, my client-based approach as a Cognitive Hypnotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner means I can be flexible, and therefore individualise your treatment plan to best suit your needs.

We spend time getting to know how you experience whatever it is that is concerning you, so that I can really understand in the best way possible. I use that information to design a treatment plan that suits you. This will include truly bespoke hypnotic suggestion patterns, so that your treatment can be successfully completed in the shortest time possible.

I do not make judgements about the people I work with, I believe everyone is doing the best with what they have, though with the right support and help, we can all find a way of doing things better.

There is nothing more rewarding for me than seeing a client take control of their life and creating the life they want to live.

I aim to provide a friendly, confidential and professional service, so please feel at ease to contact me for an informal, no-obligation chat about how we can work together to help you overcome your difficulties and concerns. My website is at https://bestmetherapy.com and has a link to book a free phone consultation.

My relevant qualifications are:

• Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) NCFE Accredited Level 4
• Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy (Dip CH) NCH Accredited
• Certified NLP Master Practitioner (MPNLP)
• Mental Health Awareness NCFE Accredited Level 2

I am a registered member of the following bodies:

• Complimentary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
• National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
• Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy Practitioners Association (QCHPA)

I have an Enhanced DBS certificate.

As well as working in private practice, I am an Anxiety UK Approved Therapist and I am proud take referrals from this great charity who offer affordable access to private therapy on a means-tested basis.

My name is Monica Chatterjee, I use the Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy approach, an evidence-based method, to work with you to understand what's really going on and help you to make the changes you need to break through your problems.

I can help you with overcoming anxiety (including severe anxiety, GAD and social anxiety), stress, insomnia, panic attacks, low esteem, a phobia, asserting yourself and problems which may not clearly fit into one of these categories but are blocking your potential or peace of mind.

It's helpful if we can identify a particular situation/s where you have a problem so we can create a clear goal and plan for how to get there. Often a problem is so ingrained that we are accustomed to it and don't realise the extent it affects our life.

Facing one issue with the right support can give you the tools and confidence to continue breaking down other blocks to become more free and fulfilled. My clients have told me I have a kind manner that puts them at ease and helps them feel safe throughout the process, they've also been amazed by the results.

Qualifications:
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy - UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy.
Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (with Registration) - London Southbank University.
BA Hons Psychology and Philosophy.
I am a member of the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)

If you are interested, please get in touch by phone or email and we can arrange a free, no obligation, phone call (approx. 20 mins) so you can tell me about your problem, I can tell you how I would help you and we can decide if we'd work well together.

As a dedicated therapist with a unique blend of experience and education, I am passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of mental health and emotional well-being. With a background that combines law enforcement, psychology, and counselling, I bring a comprehensive perspective to the therapeutic process.

I hold a degree in Law and Criminology, which has provided me with a solid understanding of the legal and societal factors that influence behaviour. My pursuit of knowledge led me to earn a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology and Criminology, where I delved into the psychological aspects of criminal behaviour and the intricacies of the human mind. This academic foundation is complemented by a Level 5 Diploma in Psycho-therapeutic Counselling, equipping me with the skills to provide effective, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Before transitioning to therapy, I served as a police officer for 16 years. This experience has given me invaluable insights into the challenges faced by people in high-stress environments, including issues related to trauma, anxiety, and depression. I understand the pressures that come with societal expectations and the stigma that often surrounds mental health discussions. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgemental space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings.

I believe that every individual has the potential for growth and healing. My approach is collaborative and tailored to meet your unique needs, drawing on a variety of therapeutic techniques to help you develop coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and enhance your overall quality of life. Whether you are dealing with stress, relationship issues, or past trauma, I am here to support you on your journey toward self-discovery and resilience.

If you are ready to take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can work towards understanding your challenges and building a path forward. Your mental health matters, and I am here to help you navigate it with compassion and expertise. 

Hi, I'm Alicia, a fully BABCP-accredited CBT therapist specialising in people-pleasing, self-worth issues, and burnout recovery. Based between Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea, I help adults break free from the exhausting cycle of constantly saying yes and believing they must earn love through usefulness.

I specialize in helping if you:

• Struggle to say no without overwhelming guilt, or fear of rejection
• Feel like you're "too much" or "not enough"
• Experience that knot in your stomach when disappointing others
• Feel invisible when you're not being helpful
• Feel ‘not good enough’ and are exhausted from constantly proving your worth
• Feel like you’ve lost yourself from always thinking about others first

My Approach:
I’ll create a therapy plan tailored just for you- one that doesn’t just manage symptoms, but helps you untangle the guilt, self-doubt, and invisible pressure that have kept you stuck. Using evidence-based CBT techniques, we’ll gently challenge unhelpful thoughts and patterns while addressing past experiences that make boundaries feel unsafe.

Over time, clients often describe feeling lighter, reconnecting with themselves, resting when they need it, or finally saying no without spiraling into guilt. The shift is relief: less noise in your head, more trust in your gut, and space to actually enjoy life again.

My Journey:
I've walked this path and I know firsthand that rest can feel unsafe and saying no can feel selfish. I don't live that way anymore, and I can help you break these cycles too. My own personal experiences have transformed how I support others: with deep empathy and practical tools that actually work.

Working Together:
With 8+ years’ experience in NHS and private practice, I offer in-person sessions at Dawn Lister Therapy Centre and online across the UK.

Ready to start? Email me at hello@theselfworththerapist.com to book your free consultation or ask any questions.

My name is Natasha Sutton and I have worked in the NHS for over 10 years, specialising in mental health services across a wide range of settings. I have a Masters degree in Clinical and Community Psychology, in addition to many other qualifications in the counselling, hypnotherapy and breathwork area. My experience includes providing counselling for children, adolescents, and families, and supporting children with special educational needs. I have also worked in addiction services, adult mental health, offender services, and General Practice, giving me a broad and holistic understanding of the challenges individuals and families face.

Alongside my NHS work, I run a private practice, Beach House Therapy, offering counselling, hypnotherapy, and breathwork. I offer both group and individual sessions for my breathwork practice, depending on whether you wish to incorporate a practice to assist with daily stressors or you're wishing to delve deeper, I can help. I am committed to providing compassionate, tailored support that empowers people to navigate difficulties, build resilience, and enhance their overall wellbeing. My varied experience and training in multiple approaches, means we can work together to discover what works for you, offering greater opportunities to live a fulfilling life. Please call me on 07903816760 for a free consultation.