12:39 13 March 2026
1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Harley Street, Oxford Circus, London, W1G 9PF
2 other locations
2 other locations
Stress
1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Harley Street, Oxford Circus, London, W1G 9PF
2 other locations
2 other locations
Stress
If you want to find a good counsellor in the UK, based on his client-therapist relationships and verified client reviews, it is James.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (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.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)) suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor Last Check 14/02/2026 | Next Review 14/03/2026 | |
| 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
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 9PJ
3 other locations
3 other locations
Stress
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 9PJ
3 other locations
3 other locations
Stress
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 Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- BUPA
- Vitality
- WPA
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 01/03/2026 | Next Review 01/04/2026 | |
| 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
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 4AN
Stress
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 4AN
Stress
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with John, and decide if therapy may help you.
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.
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.
Qualifications
| UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 27/02/2026 | Next Review 27/03/2026 | |
| October 1978 |
Certificate Psychology Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists (UK) Verified 01/03/2017 |
John Costello is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Fees
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Wheelchair access: No
In person & Remote therapy, 50 Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0PA
Stress
In person & Remote therapy, 50 Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0PA
Stress
Gillian is the best psychotherapist in Hammersmith based on Gillian's client-therapist relationships.
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Gillian, and decide if therapy may help you.
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 27/02/2026 | Next Review 27/03/2026 | |
| February 2008 |
Diploma Psychotherapy Regent's University (UK) Verified 29/09/2015 |
Gillian Davis is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Fees
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Wheelchair access: No
In person & Remote therapy, Elm Park Lane, Chelsea, London, SW3 6DB
Stress
In person & Remote therapy, Elm Park Lane, Chelsea, London, SW3 6DB
Stress
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Paola, 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
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing directs your eye movements to affect how your mind processes data. The technique attempts to reprocess your frozen traumatic memories. The objective of eye movement desensitisation reprocessing is to desensitise your upsetting memories.
NICE suggests EMDR for:
- PTSD
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
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- CIGNA
- WPA
Qualifications
| UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist Last Check 19/02/2026 | Next Review 19/03/2026 | |
| March 2013 |
Certificate Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Alexandra Richman (UK) Verified 15/12/2014 |
| June 2010 |
Diploma Counselling Anita Sullivan with Judi Keshet-Orr (UK) Verified 11/12/2014 |
| March 2010 |
Diploma Psychotherapy Regent's University (UK) Verified 16/04/2014 |
| December 2008 |
Postgraduate Degree Counselling and Psychotherapy University of London City with Regent's University (UK) Verified 16/04/2014 |
Paola Pomponi is bound by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
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 Psychotherapy
12 April 2015
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Insightful, helpful, analytical, thoughtful, challenging in the best way, practical, focused, sincere. I left every session feeling better and armed with a plan to improve my quality of life.
Anonymous, 39 from London
5.0
Review of Counselling for Depression
20 March 2015
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Paola is a great listener. She helped me to see my problems in [a] different light and place the right weight on them. I do not want to sound cheesy but she really helped me change my life for the better. She showed me mechanisms, which I can use, in my day-to-day life to cope with situations that beforehand would have made me feel depressed and helpless.
Ola, 29
Wheelchair access: No
In person & Remote therapy, Portman Mansions, Chiltern Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 6NX
2 other locations
2 other locations
Stress
In person & Remote therapy, Portman Mansions, Chiltern Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 6NX
2 other locations
2 other locations
Stress
Robert is the best CBT counsellor in Holborn based on Robert's client-therapist relationships.
NICE suggests CBT for:
NICE suggests counselling for:
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Robert, 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:
- PTSD
- Body Dysmorphia
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety
- Self Harm
- Binge Eating
- Bulimia
- Anorexia
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
Private Health Insurance Registrations
- BUPA
- WPA
Languages
- English
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor Last Check 18/02/2026 | Next Review 18/03/2026 | |
| June 2008 |
Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Centre for Stress Management (UK) Verified 24/06/2014 |
| July 2007 |
Diploma Counselling Northern Council for Further Education (UK) Verified 24/06/2014 |
Robert Flaherty 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