Therapists for guilt and shame

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.

Paula Rea is an empathetic integrative therapist, drawing upon key modalities such as Person-Centred, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to create a deeply supportive environment. She works with a diverse group of adults aged 18-80, helping them navigate significant challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodiversity, and complex relationship issues. Paula specializes in profound areas like childhood trauma, stress-related disorders, substantial grief and loss, and mood disorders, always aiming to foster self-reflection and personal growth. Her therapeutic style is flexible and open-ended, balancing guided conversations with client-led exploration, often delving into past experiences to illuminate present impacts while providing practical tools and strategies. Clients consistently feel seen and heard, empowered to make choices that shape their lives, as Paula offers consistent encouragement, collaboratively tracking progress, and reframing problems from new perspectives. She skillfully integrates various methods, utilizes metaphors, and brings awareness to non-verbal cues, while also recommending resources to support their journey. Paula is dedicated to helping clients find their own solutions, build robust support networks, and prevent relapse, ensuring a comprehensive and adaptable therapeutic experience.

Nigel Jordan offers a warm, non-judgmental, and highly integrative approach, ensuring clients feel truly seen, heard, and deeply understood. Drawing upon a rich blend of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Solution-Focused, and Trauma Therapy, Nigel adeptly supports adults navigating complex issues such as significant stress, anxiety, depressive episodes, loneliness, and the profound impact of childhood and past trauma, including race-based trauma. He works flexibly at your pace, balancing deep reflection on past experiences with practical tools and strategies to address present concerns. Your therapeutic journey is uniquely tailored, adapting precisely to your specific needs and challenges, whether you're grappling with low self-esteem, work-life balance issues, or seeking profound self-reflection and personal growth. Nigel frequently recommends enriching resources and encourages creative methods to deepen understanding. He is highly skilled in supporting a diverse range of individuals, from career-focused professionals, those in high-responsibility roles, immigrants, expats, parents, and caregivers, to members of various ethnic and cultural communities, especially when adapting to new living conditions or facing significant career transitions. Throughout therapy, Nigel provides consistent praise and encouragement, meticulously tracks progress, and keeps you informed on your therapeutic journey, equipping you with robust tools to reframe challenges and prevent relapse. His ultimate goal is to empower you to find clarity, foster emotional resilience, and build robust support networks for lasting well-being and self-actualisation.

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.

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.

Richard is an integrative therapist who offers a warm, structured space for individuals navigating profound emotional and behavioural challenges. His areas of focus include guilt, shame, intimacy difficulties, low self-esteem, and a wide spectrum of addictions — both substance-related (alcohol, drugs, smoking) and behavioural (gaming, gambling, pornography). Richard combines Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and Trauma Therapy approaches to create personalised support that adapts to each client’s unique journey. He works with a diverse client base, including LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent adults, high-performing professionals, and survivors of trauma and abuse. In every case, his work is grounded in understanding how past experiences shape current difficulties — helping clients process pain, reframe limiting beliefs, and access new ways of coping and connecting. His practice also extends to supporting anxiety, depression, insomnia, and relationship struggles, with a consistent focus on helping people reconnect with their sense of agency and worth.

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.

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.

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.

Dr Marilyn is an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor dedicated to helping clients achieve clarity and balance in their mental and emotional lives through individually tailored treatment plans. She expertly supports individuals navigating anxiety, childhood and past trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and complex relationship issues including trust and family dynamics. Utilising modalities such as Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred, Gestalt, and trauma-informed therapies, Marilyn skillfully adapts her approach to meet diverse needs. She welcomes a broad spectrum of clients, including students, young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and professionals in demanding roles. In sessions, Marilyn balances deep emotional exploration with practical strategies, encouraging creative methods, exploring past experiences, and bringing awareness to non-verbal cues. Known for being robust, empathic, and solution-focused, she adeptly guides conversations while allowing clients to lead, using challenging questions and appropriate humour to help them reframe problems. Marilyn is committed to tracking progress and providing tools to foster personal growth, self-acceptance, and a more positive, grounded life.

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.

Marjorie offers compassionate support to individuals grappling with significant life challenges such as anxiety, fear, profound grief, loss, and the lasting effects of past violence or abuse. She frequently assists clients struggling with low self-esteem and self-worth, which often underpin many daily difficulties and relationship struggles. Drawing on Transactional Analysis and Solution-Focused Therapy, Marjorie provides a deeply client-led and flexible therapeutic space, carefully balancing guided exploration with ample room for personal reflection. She encourages a thorough examination of past experiences and their influence on current life, offering open-ended therapy tailored to individual needs. Marjorie fosters self-reflection and personal growth, empowering clients to develop effective communication and conflict resolution skills. In sessions, she thoughtfully brings awareness to non-verbal cues, provides encouragement, and helps clients reframe problems from new perspectives, ultimately aiding them in building strong support networks. Her extensive experience includes working with career-focused professionals, survivors of abuse, and individuals navigating mental health diagnoses or high-pressure roles.

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.

Sahar is a compassionate and highly experienced therapist dedicated to supporting adults as they navigate stress, relationship challenges, and the profound impact of trauma on their emotional and physical well-being. She specializes in addressing complex issues such as childhood and past trauma, violence and abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), abusive relationships, stress-related disorders including PTSD, and psychosomatic disorders. Sahar integrates powerful modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodrama, and dedicated Trauma Therapy, offering a truly integrative approach tailored to each client. She has extensive experience working with diverse client groups, including survivors of abuse and violence, individuals affected by war, persecution, and displacement, immigrants and expats, as well as parents, caregivers, and those living with serious medical conditions. In her sessions, Sahar focuses on deep emotional processes, skillfully using creative methods, metaphors, and body language awareness to foster profound insight and healing. Clients can expect a collaborative space where challenging questions are met with praise and encouragement, helping them reframe problems and discover their own solutions, often with appropriate humor and a focus on building resilience. She is committed to collaborating with other professionals when necessary, ensuring comprehensive and holistic care.

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.

Yong brings a warm and person-centred approach, specialising in supporting adults who are grappling with low self-esteem, anxiety, and fear, which can manifest in various aspects of their lives, from work to home. She possesses a particular expertise in working with neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD, fostering environments conducive to self-reflection and personal growth. Yong's compassionate care extends to a wide array of clients, including individuals with disabilities, mental health diagnoses, LGBTQ+ people, students, young adults, and those identifying as neurodiverse. Her sessions are deeply client-led, adapting flexibly to each individual's unique needs while often exploring past experiences to understand their current impact. Yong integrates diverse therapeutic approaches, skillfully using metaphors and appropriate humour to help clients reframe problems, gain new perspectives, and discover their own empowering solutions. She consistently offers praise and encouragement for progress, providing valuable tools to prevent relapse and build resilience for lasting well-being.

Jane is a warm and authentic Person-Centred counsellor who meets clients exactly where they are, offering open-ended therapy that adapts flexibly to individual needs. She specializes in supporting adults grappling with anxiety and fear, anger management, low self-esteem, and the profound impact of childhood and past trauma. Jane often explores deep emotional processes, understanding that many current struggles, including communication difficulties in relationships and people-pleasing tendencies, frequently stem from unresolved childhood experiences. In sessions, she encourages clients to lead, exploring past experiences and their present-day impact, while skillfully integrating different therapeutic approaches. Jane uses metaphors and appropriate humour, bringing awareness to non-verbal cues to foster deeper self-understanding and empower clients to discover their own solutions. She provides a genuinely supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and confident in their capacity for growth and change.

Erin Thompson is an integrative counselling psychotherapist dedicated to supporting all adults in navigating life's complexities. She offers a warm, confidential, and empowering space to address a broad spectrum of issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and relational challenges. Her expertise extends to childhood and past trauma, stress, mood disorders, personal boundaries, neurodiversity, and career transitions, among many other individual concerns. Utilizing her comprehensive training in Integrative, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), and Person-Centred therapies, Erin skillfully balances providing structure and guidance with allowing clients to lead their sessions. She emphasizes deep emotional processing while equipping clients with practical tools, strategies, and resources, often exploring how past experiences shape present challenges and offering homework to support progress. Erin is particularly adept at working with diverse groups such as career-focused professionals, students, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those managing mental health diagnoses or neurodiversity. In your journey together, you can expect a flexible and collaborative approach where she tracks progress, provides encouragement, and helps reframe problems, fostering resilience and offering solutions for lasting change.

Natalie Wood is an experienced integrative therapist who cultivates a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative space where clients can explore their inner world and external experiences. She often works with thoughtful, reflective adults who may outwardly cope well but feel anxious, stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their path forward. Natalie supports a broad spectrum of concerns, including anxiety, relationship difficulties, gender and racial identity, ADHD, neurodiversity, childhood trauma, loss of meaning, low self-esteem, and significant life transitions like grief or career changes. Her approach is deeply focused on emotional processes and understanding how past experiences impact the present, adapting flexibly to each client's unique needs in open-ended therapy. Natalie provides a non-judgemental environment where clients are encouraged to lead their sessions, offering praise, encouragement, and a compassionate lens to reframe problems and discover their own solutions. She welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ people, neurodiverse individuals, students, new parents, and career professionals, helping them navigate life's complexities with greater clarity and authenticity.

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.