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Every therapist is registered with a recognised professional body and their credentials are checked before they join, so your care is always in qualified hands.

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Our matching questionnaire, designed by our founder Dr Martina Paglia, pairs you with the therapist genuinely suited to your needs.

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From CBT and EMDR to psychodynamic and schema therapy, we offer a range of approaches so you're matched to the one that fits how you think.

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Sabaenah Salim
WomanOnline via Google Meet

Ms Sabaenah SalimPsychotherapist

MS Clinical Psychology · BS(Hons) Psychology9+ years of experience

I am a BPS-registered Psychotherapist and Chartered Psychologist with nine years of clinical experience. My practice is grounded in a deep commitment to supporting teenagers, adults, and couples through a broad spectrum of psychological challenges, ranging from anxiety, depression, and trauma to complex life transitions and relationship difficulties. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse international clientele, navigating issues such as burnout, chronic pain, bereavement, and the nuances of identity. My clinical expertise is supported by an extensive toolkit, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Polyvagal Therapy, allowing me to provide informed care for those managing personality disorders, OCD, or recovery from domestic abuse. By integrating professional psychological assessment with a compassionate, trauma-informed perspective, I work to help you understand your unique history. I offer therapy in English, Punjabi, Urdu, Pashto, and Hindi, providing a confidential space for individuals to explore their experiences and foster meaningful, sustainable growth.

EnglishPunjabiUrdu+2
From £100 /session
£1 Discovery Call
Mariana Aleksieva
Woman London BridgeOnline via Zoom

Ms Mariana AleksievaCounsellor

Post Graduate Diploma level 73+ years of experience

I arrived in London in 2000 to continue my studies, and my path since then has moved through finance, psychology, yoga, and counselling. Living between cultures has shaped how I understand identity, belonging, and what it means to feel at home within yourself. My training in psychology gave me a foundation in understanding emotional and relational life, while later training as a yoga teacher deepened my awareness of the connection between mind and body. It brought me into closer contact with how experience, including trauma, can be carried physically as well as emotionally. This continues to inform how I work, sometimes inviting awareness of the body alongside conversation as a way of understanding ourselves more fully. Being a mother is also central to who I am. Parenting continues to shape my understanding of love, boundaries, vulnerability, and the balance between caring for others and staying connected to yourself. These experiences have deepened the way I sit with people in their struggles, relationships, and life transitions. I work relationally and collaboratively, offering a warm and reflective space where you can speak openly and be met without judgement. Together, we can explore patterns, emotions, relationships, and different parts of your experience with curiosity and compassion, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and a stronger sense of connection to who you are.

EnglishBulgarian
From £75 /session
£1 Discovery Call
Aanu Jide-Ojo
WomanOnline via Google Meet

Ms Aanu Jide-ojoClinical Psychologist

M.Sc. Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology · M.Sc. Clini…7+ years of experience

I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with seven years of professional experience. My academic background includes a B.Sc. in Psychology, an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, and an M.Sc. in Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology. I provide a comprehensive range of clinical services, including individual therapy, couples and family counselling, and autism assessment. My practice is informed by an extensive breadth of modalities, such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, the Gottman Method, and Somatic Therapy. I work with a diverse client base, supporting teenagers, adults, and seniors through complex challenges including PTSD, personality disorders, neurodivergence, and relationship dynamics. By integrating trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ affirmative approaches, I offer a tailored, professional space designed to address the unique intersections of identity and life experience. My clinical commitment is to provide expert, evidence-based psychological support that empowers you to navigate significant transitions, workplace pressures, and personal growth with confidence and clarity.

English
From £120 /session
£1 Discovery Call
Roberta Crescenzo
Woman ChelseaOnline via Google Meet

Mrs Roberta CrescenzoCounsellor

PGDip15+ years of experience

I am a BACP-registered counsellor with 15 years of experience supporting adults across the private and voluntary sectors. I hold a PGDip in Attachment-Based Therapy and an Adv. Dip. in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, providing me with a robust clinical foundation to support clients navigating complex personal, emotional, and relational challenges. I offer both short-term and open-ended therapy, welcoming adults from diverse backgrounds to my practice in South West London and online. My clinical expertise spans a broad spectrum, including bereavement, trauma recovery from domestic abuse and gaslighting, infertility, and various forms of anxiety. I am particularly adept at helping individuals manage the pressures of life transitions, low self-esteem, and relationship complexities. Whether you are dealing with the impact of past experiences or current life stressors, I provide a professional, thoughtful space where we can work together to understand your history and cultivate greater resilience in your everyday life.

EnglishItalian
From £80 /session
£1 Discovery Call
Aldo Gabardo
Established Clinician
ManAccepts Insurance London BridgeOnline via Google Meet

Dr Aldo GabardoClinical Psychologist

HCPC Registered20+ years of experience

I am a Clinical Psychologist in London registered with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC). I am a Chartered Psychologist with the Italian Psychological Society since 2003, and I qualified as a Psychotherapist in 2007. Although psychodynamic theories have always fascinated me, I focussed my studies on cognitive and behavioural therapy because of its evidence-based approach. My favourite author is Albert Ellis, the father of Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy; he believes that we are anxious or depressed because of the way we think about our life. Aim of REBT is disputing irrational (and noxious) thoughts and replacing them with more rational (and healthier) thoughts. From 2007 to 2014, I have been working as private psychotherapist and school counsellor in Rome but I was not happy about my private and professional life, so I decided to move to the UK. Consistently with what I say to my clients (we can always work our way to happiness), I left everything behind and started a new and exciting experience in London. While waiting for my registration with the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) I worked as support worker or teaching assistant, but this never affected my firm determination to work as a psychologist in the UK. After two fantastic experiences as honorary psychologist with NHS (one with learning disabilities and the other with older people), I was finally (and proudly) registered with HCPC in 2019. I worked as a clinical psychologist with Central North West London (CNWL) NHS Trust from 2019 to 2021. Since 2021, I have worked with the North London Foundation Trust (NLFT). I was with the Enfield Learning Disabilities Service (EILDS) from 2021 to 2023, and I have been working with the Barnet Learning Disabilities Service (BLDS) since then. I started working with Mind a Porter in 2020.

ItalianEnglish
From £140 /session
£1 Discovery Call
Sergio Spinelli
Established Clinician
Man London BridgeOnline via Google Meet

Dr Sergio SpinelliPsychotherapist

MSc · Advanced Diploma Analytical Psychotherapy · CPsychol25+ years of experience

I am a private Chartered Psychologist and Psychotherapist based in London Bridge, with over 25 years of experience working with adults, teenagers, families and couples. I am a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society and practice in both English and Italian. My academic background includes a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Turin, along with a four-year postgraduate diploma in Analytical Psychotherapy from the Lista Institute in Milan. I also completed advanced training in systemic and relational therapy at Lugano Hospital in Switzerland. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, chronic pain, and relationship difficulties. Each experience has deepened my understanding of the human condition and strengthened my commitment to providing compassionate, personalised care.

EnglishItalian
From £110 /session

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