21:00 27 April 2026
1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Victoria Street, Belgravia, London, SW1E 5NE
3 other locations
3 other locations
Self Esteem
1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Victoria Street, Belgravia, London, SW1E 5NE
3 other locations
3 other locations
Self Esteem
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Joao, and decide if therapy may help you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts (cognitions) affect your feelings and actions. It recognises and challenges negative thoughts that perpetuate the problems you experience. The objective of cognitive behavioural therapy is for you to experience healthier thoughts and emotions.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)) suggests CBT for:
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Self Harm
- Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
- Bulimia
- Anorexia
Psychology
Psychology is interested in you and your thoughts, emotions and behaviour. It offers you psychological interventions and mental wellbeing support. The objective of psychological therapy is to help you ease symptoms.
Private Health Insurance Registrations
- Aviva
- AXA Health
- BUPA
- CIGNA
- Vitality
- WPA
Qualifications
| Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Clinical Psychologist with Proficiency Standard Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Last Check 16/04/2026 | Next Review 16/05/2026 | |
| June 2009 |
Certificate Psychology British Psychological Society (UK) Verified 04/06/2015 |
Joao Botas is bound by the Standards of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Fees
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Reviews
Summary
Based on 120 reviews
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 4
Value for money: 5
5.0
Review of Psychotherapy for Relationship Problems
05 November 2015
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 4
Value for money: 5
He is very easy to talk to and relaxed. He gives you space to express your feelings without interruptions, and draws the therapy session to an end in a very thoughtful and gentle way.
Steff
Wheelchair access: No
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Harley Street, Oxford Circus, London, W1G 9PF
2 other locations
2 other locations
Self Esteem
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Harley Street, Oxford Circus, London, W1G 9PF
2 other locations
2 other locations
Self Esteem
If you want to find a good counsellor in the UK, based on his client-therapist relationships and verified client reviews, it is James.
NICE suggests counselling for:
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with James, and decide if therapy may help you.
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
NICE suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor Last Check 16/04/2026 | Next Review 16/05/2026 | |
| September 2015 |
Degree Counselling University of Brighton with East Sussex College (UK) Verified 22/09/2016 |
James Wright is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Fees
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Reviews
Summary
Based on 120 reviews
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
5.0
Review of Counselling
07 July 2021
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
James is easy to talk to, listens well, and is not judgemental. He helped me come to my own realisations about my problems and offered many practical solutions to specific issues I was having, as well as looking back to the past to see where those issues came from in the first place. Overall I greatly recommend James as a therapist.
Anonymous, 26
5.0
Review of Counselling for Anger
30 May 2019
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
James was very good at getting me thinking about and explaining issues that I had with regards to my anger, and also explaining how to overcome and think about the consequences before I act on whatever had upset or made me angry. I highly recommend James as he is so easy to talk to and also listens and advises.
Paul, 43
5.0
Review of Counselling for Relationship Problems
29 December 2018
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
James creates a very relaxing and welcoming atmosphere in his home. Rather than just sitting and talking, James offers different ways of approaching topics and issues. He invites you to take part in activities at home and gives 'homework'. James made me think about subjects from a different perspective and gave my partner and I equal time to share our views. I highly recommend James to couples or individuals seeking counselling.
Katherine, 32 from Burgess Hill
Wheelchair access: No
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, 5 Staple Inn, Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH
2 other locations
2 other locations
Self Esteem
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, 5 Staple Inn, Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH
2 other locations
2 other locations
Self Esteem
Ilana is the best counsellor in Holborn based on Ilana's client-therapist relationships.
NICE suggests counselling for:
NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Ilana, and decide if therapy may help you.
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
NICE suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy centres on the unconscious meaning of the issues you encounter. It facilitates you in being aware of parts of your internal dynamics. Psychodynamic therapy seeks to enhance your self-understanding to give you options.
NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for:
- Self Harm
- Depression
- Anorexia
- Social Anxiety
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy focuses on you, and you obtaining insight into the difficulties you face. It considers your thoughts, emotions and relevant moments in your life. Psychotherapy aims to help you change or discover appropriate ways of managing.
Private Health Insurance Registrations
- CIGNA
- PruHealth
- Vitality
- WPA
Language
- English
Qualifications
| UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 01/04/2026 | Next Review 01/05/2026 | |
| British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 16/04/2026 | Next Review 16/05/2026 | |
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 16/04/2026 | Next Review 16/05/2026 | |
| July 2018 |
Postgraduate Degree Psychodynamic Therapy University of Roehampton with WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 03/06/2019 |
| September 2014 |
Postgraduate Diploma Psychodynamic Therapy University of Roehampton with WPF Therapy (UK) Verified 23/03/2015 |
Ilana Bakal is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the Code of Ethics of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Fees
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Wheelchair access: No
In person & Remote therapy, Linen Hall, 162-168 Regent Street, West End, London, W1B 5TG
Self Esteem
In person & Remote therapy, Linen Hall, 162-168 Regent Street, West End, London, W1B 5TG
Self Esteem
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Mark, and decide if therapy may help you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts (cognitions) affect your feelings and actions. It recognises and challenges negative thoughts that perpetuate the problems you experience. The objective of cognitive behavioural therapy is for you to experience healthier thoughts and emotions.
NICE suggests CBT for:
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety
- OCD
- Panic
- PTSD
- Social Anxiety
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy focuses on you, and you obtaining insight into the difficulties you face. It considers your thoughts, emotions and relevant moments in your life. Psychotherapy aims to help you change or discover appropriate ways of managing.
Language
- English
Qualifications
| UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 19/04/2026 | Next Review 19/05/2026 | |
| December 2019 |
Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) SDS (UK) Verified 25/03/2020 |
| March 2010 |
Diploma Psychotherapy Beeleaf Institute (UK) Verified 18/11/2013 |
Mark Bailey is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Fees
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Wheelchair access: Yes
Remote therapy
Self Esteem
Remote therapy
Self Esteem
If you want to find a good counsellor in Maida Vale, based on Ranka Ana's client-therapist relationships, it is Ranka Ana.
NICE suggests counselling for:
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Ranka Ana, and decide if therapy may help you.
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
NICE suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Languages
- Bosnian
- Croatian
- English
- Serbian
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor Last Check 16/04/2026 | Next Review 16/05/2026 | |
| October 2009 |
Diploma Counselling Westminster Adult Education Service (UK) Verified 30/10/2014 |
Ranka Ana Smith is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Fees
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Wheelchair access: Yes
In person & Remote therapy, Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 9PJ
3 other locations
3 other locations
Self Esteem
In person & Remote therapy, Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 9PJ
3 other locations
3 other locations
Self Esteem
Farhana is the best counsellor in Chelsea based on Farhana's client-therapist relationships.
NICE suggests counselling for:
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Farhana, and decide if therapy may help you.
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
NICE suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy focuses on you, and you obtaining insight into the difficulties you face. It considers your thoughts, emotions and relevant moments in your life. Psychotherapy aims to help you change or discover appropriate ways of managing.
Private Health Insurance Registrations
- Aviva
- AXA Health
- BUPA
- Vitality
- WPA
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 01/04/2026 | Next Review 01/05/2026 | |
| November 2011 |
Postgraduate Diploma Counselling University of West London (UK) Verified 05/02/2015 |
Farhana Moussa is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Fees
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Wheelchair access: No