Self Esteem Counselling in Twickenham

I offer confidential and creative psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I work worldwide using Zoom, and in-person in London, UK. My clients usually arrive to work through a difficulty – including anxiety and depression, situations with relationships and sex, issues with alcohol or drugs, loss, recent or historic abuse, betrayal, self-esteem, anger, or a sense of being directionless or stuck. I respect the urgency of the situation – the need to find a way through – and the need for that way to be sustainable and authentic to who you are.

Nuray Ozben Avsar completed her undergraduate degree in Psychological Counseling at Bogazici University and obtained her postgraduate in Psychology. She is a mental health professional practicing for the past 15 years. Mrs. Avsar is highly skilled in working with people across all age groups, including, children, teenagers, adults and older adults who are experiencing a various type of cognitive, behavioural, emotional and physical difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, low-self-esteem, loss and adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, social anxiety, emotional dysregulation, panic disorder, perfectionism..

While there are many different approaches to psychotherapy and counselling, I work principally within the psychoanalytic tradition, a key part of which is to work in collaboration with clients to try to understand the unconscious origins of difficulties affecting our lives in the present. The aim is not to give advice, but to support people who have reached a point in their lives where they feel themselves to be facing difficult, sometimes confusing feelings and states of mind, to offer a reliable place to come and be listened to, without fear of being judged, criticised or told what to do.

Low mood and anxiety can be overwhelming and can end up stopping you live the life you want to. Sometimes problems feel intractable and you can have a sense of helplessness which affects everything you do. Talking it through with someone can make such a difference. Finding some perspective, feeling heard and understood in a safe, non-judgemental environment can enable you to face some fears, gain acceptance, feel empowered and move to where you would like to be.

We can sometimes feel stuck or overwhelmed in our lives, so by working collaboratively supporting my clients through helping explore feelings, setting goals and developing coping strategies to manage difficulties. I fully understand taking the first step can feel daunting, which is why it’s important to find the right therapist, as building trust is central to the counselling relationship. I strongly believe given the right support, through learning ways to overcome old beliefs and behaviours, we have a capacity to find our own answers and so develop a sense of self-direction which leads us to more enhanced fulfilment in our lives.

Having qualified as a Clinical Psychologist from UCL in 2007, I have extensive experience working within the NHS and privately. I work with individuals age 16 years and above to support them in understanding and managing their depression and anxiety.

I'm a BACP and NCPS registered integrative mental health therapist & psychodynamic counsellor qualified to work with clients aged 16yrs and over. My approach is integrative and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches including PCT, CBT, TA, Jungian Psychodynamic. For trauma/PTSD and early relational/attachment issues, I draw on relevant trauma treatment models. I provide therapy in a safe, non-judgmental and empathic space in which you can talk in confidence either in person, or virtually via Zoom.

Hello and welcome. My services aim to help people who are going through a difficult time in their lives or who simply want to understand themselves better. Whether you are feeling sad, going through a significant separation or experiencing difficulties in relationships, feeling anxious and overwhelmed, you would like to explore or there is anything that is bothering you, I can offer an accepting and warm space to talk through these issues.

Counselling can help process feelings that feel unmanageable and situations that feel impossible. I offer a safe space to talk about fears, worries and anything difficult that is happening in your life. I am able to offer EMDR therapy online and in person to adults and teenagers. EMDR is effective in helping with trauma, anxiety and phobias.

It can be really hard asking for help. It can be even harder to think about your own needs when you’re so used to caring for others. What if we’re seen as a failure for not being able to do it all on our own? It can make us feel stuck, trapped even, behind our own smiles and silence. But I see you and I hear you. Life doesn’t have to feel this way. A lot of my clients find it hard taking up space, who have built their lives on prioritising the needs and feelings of others, leading them struggling to identify let alone ask for what they want.

Are you experiencing overwhelming feelings, health problems or a generalized dissatisfaction with your life? Do you feel like you could do with some support to clarify your thoughts and talk through your situation with someone outside of your regular circle of family and friends? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, low mood, obsessive thoughts, addictive behaviours or a lack of enjoyment in your work and/or personal life? Are you struggling to come to terms with a health issue or diagnosis that impacts you / your family. Are you seeing yourself as no longer having the energy to be interested in things you used to enjoy?

So often people suffer in silence instead of reaching out for support. Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself or have concerns about your child, teenager or family member, I will provide an engaging and individual approach. I am an experienced artist and art psychotherapist with a private practice in my home in Richmond. You do not need to be an ‘artist’ or ‘good at art’ to benefit from making and engaging in art therapy. It is not about producing masterpieces (although you may surprise yourself). And although all materials are included and their use encouraged, art making during sessions is not a requirement.

Whether you have a clear idea of your goals or are currently grappling with uncertainty, Counselling can be instrumental in making sense of life's thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I am flexible and adaptive, tailoring my approach to your pace and therapeutic aims. Whether short or long-term we will identify what best supports you as an individual. I am a fully qualified therapist, registered with the BACP and experienced in working with a wide range of issues. I work in-person in southwest and central London or on-line over Zoom/Teams or another suitable way.

If you're here, your probably finding life tough at the moment. Perhaps your anxiety levels are going through the roof or maybe you're wondering what's happening in your relationships? Perhaps past experiences are getting in the way of you living the way you would like to. Or maybe you just need to talk something through. Therapy can help you find a way forward if you're struggling. If you come to see me, together we will find ways to alleviate your distress, understand what's going on and how, with awareness, things can change.

Perhaps you’re feeling low, anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed. Maybe you're struggling within your close relationships - with your partner, children, family, friends, or at work. You may have suffered a loss, and your grief feels too difficult to bear. Sometimes, you might know that you don't feel right - maybe you feel that something is missing from your life - but you can't attribute your feelings to a cause; that's okay too - coming to therapy can help.

Are you anxious about work, worried about relationships, or grieving the loss of a loved one? If so, then look no further. I create a secure space for us to work on what is important to you in your current situation and give you greater understanding of yourself. Together, we look at your options for the future and work towards making the changes necessary to achieve your goals.

Are you a parent, teenager or child looking for support from an experienced and compassionate counsellor to work through challenges and reach a better place? We offer both counselling and coaching and tailor our service to your needs by working with the individual child or teenager, the parent or both. We are experts in treating common psychological problems faced by young people today. We create a safe and comfortable environment in which they can explore these issues. As well as being highly trained psychotherapists, we are also parents with plenty of real life experience of navigating the challenges that family life can bring.

I am an experienced psychoanalytic psychotherapist in Twickenham and can support you in exploring the root causes for your difficulties in living. We will talk about early significant relationships in your life and models of thinking, feeling and behaving you may have internalised. In a collaborative process, we try to bring these patterns into awareness. By experimenting with new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving, you may experience a new sense of freedom and new neural pathways are formed.

If you are feeling disconnected and undermined by anxiety or distress, you are wise to be considering therapy. There is solid evidence that psychological treatment can help people move on when their own efforts are not enough. Psychotherapy is confidential, safe, and caring. As a clinical psychologist, I have been trained to work collaboratively with my clients to develop a shared way of thinking about their problems and how they can move forward. My practice is integrative, eclectic and client focused: no one therapy suits every person or every issue.