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.

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.

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.

Tina Ward is a deeply compassionate and pluralistic therapist, employing a strong foundation of compassion-focused and person-centred approaches to dynamically tailor therapy to each client's unique needs. She excels in guiding individuals through complex challenges such as childhood and past trauma, profound grief and loss, intense guilt and shame, and anger management. Tina also offers empathetic support for those navigating anxiety, stress, emotional turmoil, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and significant life transitions, including those affecting parents, caregivers, students, and emergency service workers. Her therapy is client-led and open-ended, focusing on deep emotional processes and exploring the enduring impact of past experiences. Tina flexibly integrates various therapeutic methods, balancing insightful reflection with practical guidance, empowering clients to reframe problems, cultivate resilience, and discover their own solutions. She warmly welcomes diverse individuals, including survivors of abuse and LGBTQ+ people, fostering a safe and nurturing space where progress is acknowledged and genuine self-understanding flourishes.

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.

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.

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.

Debbie Nash offers a compassionate and client-led approach to therapy, specializing in supporting individuals through significant life transitions. She skillfully navigates challenges such as relationship breakdowns, bereavement, job loss, career changes, work-life balance issues, and the complexities of emigration. Debbie also provides a safe space for exploring deep emotional processes, including anxiety, panic attacks, stress, low self-esteem, loneliness, guilt, shame, and the journey of self-reflection and personal growth. Utilising an integrative framework that blends person-centred and psychodynamic therapies, Debbie flexibly adapts to each client's unique needs, balancing space for reflection with gentle guidance. Her sessions delve into both present concerns and the impact of past experiences, while also equipping clients with practical tools and strategies to manage day-to-day difficulties and foster resilience. Clients can expect unwavering encouragement as Debbie helps them reframe problems, explore multiple solutions, build vital support networks, and move forward with renewed self-awareness. She welcomes a diverse range of individuals, including students, young adults, immigrants, expats, career-focused professionals, and those in high-responsibility roles, offering a truly empathetic and supportive therapeutic journey.

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.

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.

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.

Thomas Mead is an experienced therapist specializing in a wide array of challenges, from anger and anxiety to complex trauma and relationship difficulties. He expertly assists clients navigating stress, panic attacks, low self-esteem, and the aftermath of violence, abuse, or significant past traumas. Utilizing trauma therapy within a person-centred CBT framework, Thomas creates a welcoming environment for insightful sessions. He supports diverse client groups, including students, career professionals, parents, caregivers, and survivors of abuse, addressing issues such as job loss, family relationships, and financial stress. Thomas adopts a flexible approach, balancing guidance with ample space for clients to lead and explore past experiences alongside present concerns. Clients receive practical tools, encouragement to find their own solutions, and new perspectives to foster self-reflection and personal growth. Primarily focusing on present concerns, Thomas offers open-ended therapy, employing metaphors and thoughtful questions to help you gain useful insights and achieve your therapeutic goals.

Ioana Donciu is a compassionate and highly adaptable therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate complex emotional landscapes and foster profound self-awareness. She specializes in supporting clients grappling with low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, and a wide range of relationship difficulties including family dynamics, romantic partnerships, and communication challenges. Ioana frequently works with clients seeking to understand how past experiences influence present concerns, establish healthier boundaries, and move beyond feelings of guilt, shame, or loneliness. Utilizing an integrative approach rooted in Person-Centred Therapy, she blends deep emotional exploration with practical tools and strategies, meticulously adapting to each client's unique needs while often exploring past experiences and their impact today. Clients can expect a collaborative, non-judgmental space where Ioana balances reflection with guidance, encourages creative methods, and helps them reframe problems from new perspectives. She offers open-ended therapy, ensuring individuals feel deeply heard, empowered to find their own authentic solutions, and supported in building resilience. Ioana extends her expertise to career-focused professionals, parents, and caregivers, providing encouragement, recommending valuable resources, and assisting in the development of robust support networks for sustainable well-being.

Dr. Shabana offers a warm, non-judgmental space for adults across the lifespan, including young adults, older adults, students, and professionals, who are navigating complex emotions and life transitions. She specializes in supporting individuals through anxiety, grief, loss, low self-esteem, emotional turmoil, and feelings of loneliness or social isolation, alongside deep concerns related to racial and cultural identity, age-related crises, and the pain of betrayal, breakup, and divorce. With a person-centred foundation, Dr. Shabana flexibly integrates various psychological models, adapting therapy to meet each client's unique needs and cultural background. Clients can expect a collaborative journey where past experiences and their present impact are deeply explored, balanced with guidance, practical tools, and reflective exercises to foster clarity and self-understanding. She empowers clients by helping them reframe challenges, encouraging them to discover their own solutions, and providing resources to build resilience and prevent relapse. Dr. Shabana is particularly experienced with individuals facing long-term health conditions, disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and those from ethnic and cultural communities, always upholding ethical, respectful, and inclusive values. Her clients often describe her as a steady, attentive, and intuitive therapist who helps them feel profoundly heard, understood, and equipped to navigate their challenges and move towards a more fulfilling life.

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.

Aimee Paulin is a warm and empathic therapist who embraces a humanistic and person-centred approach, deeply believing in each individual's inherent capacity for growth and healing within a safe, confidential space. She provides support for a wide array of concerns, most notably anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and challenges related to work-life balance, stress, panic attacks, and childhood trauma. Her experience extends to addressing mood disorders, behavioral difficulties like eating disorders and self-harm, as well as complex relationship issues, life transitions, and issues stemming from abuse and violence. Aimee has a rich background supporting diverse client groups including students, young adults, parents, caregivers, career-focused professionals, and individuals navigating job loss or financial stress. In her sessions, clients can expect a truly collaborative and client-led experience, focusing on deep emotional processes and present concerns within an open-ended timeframe. She adeptly integrates practical tools, explores the impact of past experiences, and offers consistent encouragement, while adapting flexibly to each client's unique needs. Aimee empowers clients to discover their own solutions, reframe problems, and build robust coping strategies, fostering greater self-understanding and confidence. Her approach is rooted in compassion, aiming to help clients reconnect with their strengths and create positive, lasting change in their lives.

Precious is a psychotherapist dedicated to working with adults from diverse cultural, ethnic, and international backgrounds, offering a respectful, affirming, and collaborative space where clients feel truly understood. She has extensive experience supporting neurodiverse individuals, including those with autism and ADHD, ensuring an inclusive environment for all. Precious specializes in helping clients navigate a wide range of challenges, including childhood and past trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, panic attacks, stress-related disorders, anger management, and mood disorders like depression, alongside critical relationship issues such as communication, conflict resolution, breakup, and family dynamics. She also supports individuals through guilt, shame, emotional turmoil, violence and abuse, behavioral and substance addictions, racial and cultural identity exploration, and key life transitions, always with an emphasis on self-reflection and personal growth. Utilizing an integrative approach, Precious masterfully blends Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, adapting flexibly to each client's unique needs to explore deep emotional processes and their impact on present concerns. In her sessions, Precious lets clients lead, balancing reflection with practical tools and strategies, often exploring past experiences while providing homework, recommending resources, and using humour to facilitate insight and progress. She is committed to offering open-ended therapy, providing praise and encouragement, tracking progress, and helping clients reframe problems, build support networks, and find their own solutions, equipping them with tools for relapse prevention and sustained 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.

Sam offers a warm, supportive, and encouraging space for individuals seeking to explore deep emotional processes and experiences, particularly those grappling with low self-esteem, neurodivergent experiences, existential questions, and challenges around personal boundaries. He often works with clients navigating work-related stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, and creative blocks, who may feel stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected from their purpose and meaning in life. Sam's integrative transpersonal psychotherapy approach flexibly adapts to each client's unique needs, balancing guided reflection with client-led exploration, and often delving into past experiences to understand their current impact. In sessions, clients can expect to find insight into repeating patterns, develop emotional regulation, and build resilience to engage with life more authentically. Known for his empathic, gentle, and intellectually curious nature, Sam utilises creative methods and metaphors to help clients reframe problems and discover new perspectives. He encourages clients to find their own solutions, fostering greater agency and a profound sense of self-acceptance. This open-ended therapeutic journey welcomes the exploration of complex philosophical and spiritual questions, providing a safe container for all perspectives, whether navigating mood disorders, grief, or family dynamics.

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.