British Therapists on Pleso Therapy

Tim specializes in supporting adults who are grappling with relationship difficulties and entrenched negative life patterns, often rooted in early childhood experiences. Utilizing Transactional Analysis as his core modality, Tim creates a space for profound self-reflection and personal growth, adeptly addressing concerns such as low self-esteem, the lasting impact of childhood and past trauma, grief and loss, and phobias. His therapeutic approach deeply explores past experiences to understand their influence on current challenges, believing that how one shows up in therapy reflects how they show up in life. Tim adapts flexibly to each client's unique needs, often employing rich metaphors to explain complex emotional processes and facilitate insight. He is particularly dedicated to assisting veterans and active duty service members, guiding them through their specific challenges with understanding and care. Clients can anticipate a warm, supportive, and empathetic therapeutic relationship designed to empower them towards lasting change.

Jose works with adults and young people navigating a spectrum of challenges, from daily stress, anxiety, and mood disorders like depression to profound emotional turmoil, guilt, and shame. He offers dedicated support for those undergoing major life transitions, exploring gender identity, or coping with the impact of bullying, violence, abuse, and family or romantic relationship breakdowns, including betrayal, jealousy, and communication difficulties. His practice is deeply inclusive, providing a safe and affirming space for neurodiverse clients (including ADHD and Autism) and LGBTQ+ individuals, alongside career-focused professionals, parents, and those facing addiction, job loss, or financial stress. Employing an integrative approach, José expertly blends Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), often exploring past experiences to illuminate their present impact while focusing on deep emotional processes. In sessions, clients experience a collaborative environment where their insights lead, while José provides balanced guidance, structure, and thoughtful reframing to help them find their own solutions and build strong support networks. He values transparency, tracks progress, offers praise, and uses appropriate humour, collaborating with other professionals when beneficial. José’s ultimate aim is to empower clients to gain clarity, cultivate self-acceptance, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for them, without typically assigning homework.

David offers deeply integrative psychotherapy, skillfully blending psychodynamic, humanistic, attachment-based, Internal Family Systems, body-based, and mindfulness practices to provide comprehensive support. He works extensively with individuals navigating profound personal growth journeys and those grappling with significant life transitions such as stress, anxiety, fear, and the complexities of breakup and divorce. David's approach is particularly effective for adults experiencing challenges in relationships, self-esteem, and those feeling stuck or conflicted between different parts of themselves – be it independence versus closeness, ambition versus burnout, or longing versus fear of intimacy. His therapeutic process often involves exploring past experiences to understand their enduring impact today, fostering deep self-reflection and a renewed search for meaning. With extensive experience, he supports a diverse range of adults, including career-focused professionals, older adults, and parents, helping them navigate midlife changes, grief, and long-standing patterns of avoidance. David provides a calm, attentive, and attuned environment where clients can feel seen, understood, and safe enough to explore difficult truths, ultimately integrating shadow and potential to discover a truer sense of self.

Louisa Addo-Williams is a compassionate and insightful therapist dedicated to supporting adults and couples navigating relationship challenges, stress, and significant life transitions. She offers a reflective and collaborative space to explore deep emotional processes, often tracing how past experiences, including childhood and trauma, influence present struggles such as anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional turmoil, and relationship difficulties. Utilising an integrative approach that blends Psychodynamic, Trauma-Informed, and Person-Centred therapies, Louisa adapts flexibly to each client's needs within an open-ended framework. She works with diverse groups, including career-focused professionals, parents, students, older adults, and individuals from various ethnic and cultural communities, as well as those navigating job loss, financial stress, or life abroad. Louisa excels at balancing space for client-led exploration with gentle guidance, encouraging a deeper understanding of oneself by bringing awareness to body language, using metaphors, and asking thought-provoking questions. Her approach empowers clients to reframe problems, cultivate new perspectives, and discover their own solutions for greater clarity and more fulfilling relationships.

Matthew is a compassionate therapist who offers a calm, grounded, and deeply relational space, inviting clients to explore their inner world at their own pace. Drawing upon integrative, person-centred, and psychodynamic approaches, Matthew tailors his work to individual needs, allowing clients to lead their sessions. He specializes in supporting those navigating significant challenges such as anxiety, fear, depression, mood disorders, grief, loss, childhood and past trauma, and stress-related disorders like PTSD. Matthew works with clients from all walks of life, with specific expertise in supporting young people aged 16-25 (including those in or leaving care), and adults grappling with the weight of past trauma or negative self-beliefs. His practice also extends to older adults, students, parents/caregivers, survivors of abuse and violence, individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural communities, and those in skilled trades and manual worker roles. Clients can expect an environment where they feel genuinely heard and held, a safe space to untangle complex emotions and reconnect with their inner sense of direction. Matthew's aim is to foster a therapeutic journey where vulnerability is met with unwavering support, empowering individuals to discover their authentic path to healing.

Amber is an integrative therapist who supports individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges — including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, loneliness, and the impact of life transitions. She works with children, adolescents, and adults alike, including clients facing school-related stress, relationship overwhelm, social isolation, or the effects of neurodiversity and mental health diagnoses. Amber’s therapeutic approach combines structured reflection with emotional depth, helping clients gently explore their past while building insight into present-day challenges. Sessions are always tailored — guided by the client’s pace and needs — and grounded in compassion, emotional safety, and mutual trust. Through this process, Amber empowers individuals to reframe difficulties, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with a more balanced and fulfilling sense of self.

John specialises in guiding clients through deep-seated issues like stress, anxiety, guilt, shame, and the lasting impact of childhood and past trauma. He frequently works with individuals who feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected, often having tried to manage on their own for too long. Utilising a person-centred approach, John balances structured guidance with ample space for deep emotional exploration, ensuring therapy adapts flexibly to your unique needs. He deeply focuses on emotional processes, often delving into past experiences to understand their current impact, and offers open-ended therapy without a fixed timeframe. Expect a rich, human experience where creative methods, guided imagery, and metaphors help you connect mind and body. John is attuned to non-verbal cues and isn't afraid to use humour when appropriate, fostering a genuine and comfortable environment. His practice welcomes a diverse range of individuals, from career-focused professionals and students to new parents, caregivers, survivors of trauma, and those navigating mental health diagnoses or significant life transitions. John creates a profoundly supportive space where you can drop the mask and truly be yourself, offering insight and presence that helps you find clarity and authentic growth.

Davina offers a caring and supportive therapeutic space, particularly for individuals navigating experiences of abuse, trauma, and complex relationship challenges. She works deeply with clients grappling with profound issues such as guilt, shame, various forms of violence and abuse, childhood and past trauma, struggles with racial and cultural identity, and difficulties in romantic relationships. Utilising an integrative approach, Davina expertly blends Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, and Trauma Therapy to explore both past experiences and their present-day impact, while adapting flexibly to each client's unique needs. Her practice is particularly inclusive, resonating with a diverse range of individuals including LGBTQ+ people, older adults, students, young adults, immigrants, expats, parents, caregivers, and especially those from ethnic and cultural communities, and survivors of abuse and violence. Clients can expect a balanced approach where she provides space for deep reflection on emotional processes and experiences, coupled with thoughtful guidance. Davina helps clients reframe problems from new perspectives, sometimes using challenging questions to foster deeper insight and understanding. Through this collaborative work, her aim is to empower individuals to build a better understanding of themselves and find clarity about what they truly want in life.

Paul specializes in guiding individuals and couples through the complex interplay of generational trauma, childhood experiences, and various forms of addiction, including behavioral, substance, and family-related patterns. As an LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapist, he creates a safe space to address unique challenges, improve communication, resolve conflict, and foster intimacy, particularly when trust issues are prevalent. Paul employs a flexible, integrative approach, drawing on Psychodynamic, Trauma, Narrative, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to explore how past experiences shape present concerns. He empowers clients by providing practical tools and strategies, adapting sessions to individual needs while often using metaphors and challenging questions to encourage deeper insight. Paul is dedicated to helping clients reframe their problems, build robust support networks, and understand both "what happened to you" and "who you are" for profound personal growth. He offers compassionate global online support for survivors of abuse and violence, people with neurodiversity, and those in high-responsibility roles, ensuring a holistic and impactful therapeutic journey.

Alex offers a deeply supportive and psychodynamic approach, creating a collaborative space where clients are empowered to lead their sessions, enriched by a thoughtful balance of reflection and expert guidance. He holds a strong belief that profound self-understanding stems from exploring deep emotional processes and how past experiences shape present motivations, always respecting each individual's unique background and beliefs. Alex is particularly adept at supporting clients navigating significant issues such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, a pervasive loss of meaning, and challenges in achieving work-life balance or overcoming burnout. His integrative methodology allows him to flexibly adapt to each client’s specific needs, expertly helping them to reframe problems and gain fresh perspectives. He effectively supports diverse client groups, including career-focused professionals, expecting and new parents, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those in high-responsibility roles, and readily collaborates with other professionals when it benefits the client’s journey. Ultimately, Alex guides clients towards developing new ways of being, fostering greater self-awareness and empowering them to find resolutions that genuinely honour their authentic selves and life circumstances.

Evangelia works with adults navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and the lasting impact of past or recent trauma. She deeply understands clients who struggle with a sense of 'not good enough,' self-doubt, or low self-esteem, often linked to unmet early emotional needs or a pervasive feeling of not truly belonging in relationships, family systems, or cultural environments. Her expertise extends to supporting individuals through complex relationship difficulties, including setting boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing, fear of rejection, and rediscovering their sense of self. She also frequently assists those adjusting to significant life transitions such as emigration, identity shifts, job loss, or career challenges. Evangelia integrates modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Trauma Therapy, creating a warm and collaborative space that prioritizes deep emotional exploration and understanding how past experiences shape the present. She offers practical tools and strategies while adapting flexibly to each client's unique needs, guiding them towards greater clarity, self-awareness, and the ability to build more authentic, grounded lives. Her open-ended approach encourages clients to lead their journey, balancing reflection with guidance to reframe challenges and foster enduring change and self-worth.

Martin offers a warm, professional, and inclusive therapy space, grounded in over 13 years of experience supporting adults through complex emotional and psychological challenges. He works with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and loss — and brings particular expertise in supporting individuals facing serious illness, including in psycho-oncology contexts. Martin takes an integrative approach, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Therapy to meet clients’ individual needs. He is especially dedicated to working with people from oppressed and marginalised communities, including LGBTQ+ clients, people living with disabilities or long-term health conditions, survivors of abuse and violence, and those impacted by social stigma or discrimination. Martin's sessions balance emotional exploration with practical support — helping clients gain perspective, reconnect with their strengths, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Kellie is a deeply compassionate and skilled therapist specializing in profound emotional processes, especially those arising from childhood trauma, abuse, and early attachment issues. Drawing upon psychodynamic, person-centred, narrative, and trauma-informed art therapy, Kellie offers a flexible and open-ended journey, thoroughly exploring past experiences and their lasting impact. She works with diverse clients, including students, young adults, older adults, parents, caregivers, and survivors of violence and abuse, addressing issues such as low self-esteem, loneliness, social isolation, and complex mental health diagnoses. Kellie creates a highly supportive environment where clients are encouraged to find their own solutions, fostering deep self-reflection and personal growth. Adapting flexibly to each individual's needs, she often incorporates creative methods like art and imagery to facilitate insight, without relying on homework. With a consistent focus on praise and encouragement, Kellie guides clients through their healing journey, empowering them to overcome challenges and build resilience. Her practice is dedicated to understanding the roots of current struggles, helping clients to feel heard, understood, and equipped to manage day-to-day life with greater self-awareness.

Leah provides a warm, thoughtful, and deeply human therapy space for adults across all stages of life. Her integrative, existential approach helps clients work through a wide spectrum of concerns — from grief, anxiety, and family conflict to addiction, identity questions, and difficult life transitions. Leah adapts each session to meet the person where they are, blending emotional exploration with practical insight. She frequently works with older adults, students, immigrants, parents, and individuals struggling with substance use — helping each client explore how the past shapes the present and what new paths might now be possible. Leah’s style encourages depth, clarity, and authentic self-discovery, making room for the full complexity of human experience.

Karin is an experienced integrative therapist who offers a warm and supportive space for adults and mature teens, including career-focused professionals, students, parents, caregivers, and those navigating job loss or new living conditions. She specializes in guiding clients through challenges such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, emotional turmoil, low self-esteem, and difficulties with self-reflection and personal growth. Karin adeptly addresses issues like family and romantic relationship dynamics, communication and conflict resolution, setting personal boundaries, and processing childhood or past trauma, helping clients understand how these experiences impact their present. Employing an integrative therapeutic approach enriched with mindfulness and person-centred techniques, she flexibly balances deep emotional exploration of past and present concerns with practical tools and strategies. In sessions, Karin encourages clients to lead while providing insightful guidance, reframing problems, and fostering self-awareness by using metaphors, discussing body language, and even appropriate humour. She supports clients in finding their own solutions, building support networks, and developing tools to prevent relapse, empowering them towards lasting clarity, stability, and confidence.

Penny offers an integrative therapeutic approach, providing a warm and supportive space for clients navigating significant life challenges. She specializes in addressing core issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, loneliness, gender identity, and the profound impact of guilt and shame. Penny frequently supports individuals who are grappling with a sense of inauthenticity, struggling to adapt to life’s changes, or processing distressing past situations. Her practice often welcomes a diverse range of clients, including LGBTQ+ individuals, students, young adults, parents, caregivers, and career-focused professionals. Sessions with Penny are distinctly client-led, empowering individuals to guide their own therapeutic journey while deeply exploring how past experiences continue to shape their present. She skillfully integrates various therapeutic methods, adapting flexibly to each client’s unique needs and fostering a collaborative path toward understanding and healing.

Katie is an experienced Person-Centred therapist who brings warmth, attentiveness, and flexibility to her work with adults navigating emotional distress, mood disorders, and significant life transitions. She specialises in supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, and deep-rooted feelings of guilt or shame. Her integrative practice combines Person-Centred foundations with Psychodynamic insight, Solution-Focused techniques, EFT (Tapping), and DBT skills — allowing her to tailor each session to the person in front of her. Katie holds particular expertise in neurodiversity, including Autism and ADHD, and provides a validating, inclusive space for clients across diverse cultural and social backgrounds. Whether someone is facing loss, fertility challenges, menopause, or long-standing inner conflict, Katie meets them with care, curiosity, and clinical skill — helping them feel heard, understood, and more equipped for life ahead.

Georgia is a pluralistic counsellor who expertly adapts her approach to each client's unique needs, offering a warm and non-judgmental space for exploration. She specialises in supporting adults navigating anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and the profound impacts of childhood trauma, violence, and abusive relationships, helping them to address issues like low self-esteem, trust issues, and emotional turmoil. Georgia also provides dedicated support for individuals exploring gender identity, those experiencing grief and loss, or career challenges, as well as parents and caregivers facing life transitions or financial stress. In her sessions, clients can expect a balanced approach where they lead the conversation, while Georgia provides gentle guidance, practical tools, and opportunities to explore both present concerns and past experiences. She fosters deep emotional processing, helps clients reframe problems, and encourages them to discover their own solutions, building a stronger sense of self and stability. Clients often describe her as approachable and understanding, valuing her ability to bring awareness to subtle cues and use metaphors for deeper insight. Georgia is committed to empowering clients to better understand themselves, feel more grounded, and prevent future difficulties by building robust support networks. She works with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ people, those with mental health diagnoses, and survivors of abuse, ensuring a truly inclusive and adaptive therapeutic journey.

Candy is an experienced therapist dedicated to supporting both adults and young people (aged 11-25) through a range of life's complexities. She specializes in addressing deep-seated anxiety, fostering self-reflection and personal growth, and building robust self-esteem, while also expertly navigating issues of racial and cultural identity. Her practice further focuses on enhancing communication and conflict resolution, alongside broader concerns such as depression, loneliness, and stress. Utilizing an integrative approach that blends Person-Centred and Psychodynamic therapies, Candy flexibly adapts each session to your unique needs, allowing you to lead while she focuses on deep emotional processes and experiences. She excels at helping individuals reframe challenges and gain new perspectives, drawing from a 'mix methods' approach to create a truly personalized journey. Candy frequently supports career-focused professionals, students, young adults, immigrants, expats, and individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural communities, understanding the unique pressures and experiences within these groups. Clients can expect a collaborative and empathetic space where they are truly seen, heard, and empowered to connect with their authentic selves and navigate their path forward.

Charlotte Clegg offers a warm, empathetic, and person-centred therapeutic space where you are empowered to explore your experiences and find your own path forward. She adeptly integrates various approaches, with Person-Centred Therapy as her core modality, while also incorporating elements of CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Compassion Focused Therapy to tailor sessions to your unique needs. Charlotte frequently works with a diverse range of clients, including those from the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals from non-white backgrounds, and professionals in high-pressure roles, helping them navigate stress, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and complex family relationships. She also provides support for deep emotional processes like guilt, shame, and childhood trauma, and for those exploring gender identity, neurodiversity, or seeking personal growth amidst challenges like job loss or career transitions. Her flexible, client-led sessions balance space for reflection with gentle guidance, often exploring past experiences to understand their present impact and encouraging creative methods or metaphors to deepen insight. Charlotte is dedicated to fostering an open-ended, trusting relationship, providing encouragement as you reframe problems, develop your own solutions, and gain a clearer understanding of yourself, helping you build a life aligned with your values.