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# The Awareness Centre: Counselling & Psychotherapy for South London

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## Posts
- [Anxiety, Narcissistic Relationships & Healing – Amy Sutton](https://theawarenesscentre.com/amy-sutton/): In this episode, Dipti is joined by psychotherapist, counsellor and mental health writer Amy Sutton for an open conversation about anxiety, relationships and learning to live more authentically. Amy shares her experience of living with a constant sense of dread and using alcohol to calm her anxiety. She also reflects on narcissistic relationships, emotional manipulation and a difficult experience in therapy that left her questioning her own reality. This thoughtful conversation explores insecurity, the expectations placed on relationships, opening up a relationship, non-monogamy and what it can mean to move towards greater freedom, honesty and self-understanding.
- [Rock Bottom, Recovery and Finding Flow States – Josh Dickson](https://theawarenesscentre.com/josh-dickson/): In this episode, Dipti is joined by psychologist and recovery specialist Josh Dickson for an honest conversation about addiction, recovery and the power of finding flow states. Josh shares how his unsettled childhood, boarding school years, music career and the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle eventually led him into substance abuse, emotional rock bottom and recovery. He speaks openly about the pull of belonging, the shame that can surround addiction, the grief of letting go, and why rock bottom is not always the dramatic moment people imagine.
- [Betrayal, Self-Abandonment and Rebuilding Yourself – Alex Croxford](https://theawarenesscentre.com/alex-croxford/): In this episode, Dipti is joined by Love and Relationships Coach Alex Croxford for an honest conversation about the life that looks “right” from the outside, and what can happen when you feel disconnected underneath. Alex shares her journey from a successful career in TV, marriage, body image struggles and IVF, to facing betrayal, shame and the patterns of self-abandonment that shaped her relationships.
- [Gambling Addiction, Shame & Feeling Good Enough – Joel Bild](https://theawarenesscentre.com/gambling-addiction-joel-bild/): Join us for a fascinating and refreshingly honest conversation with therapist and coach Joel Bild as he shares his journey from a teenage gambling addiction that spiralled out of control, to finding his way through years of self-exploration and ultimately training as a therapist.
- [Childhood Trauma, Disordered Eating & the Nervous System – Domenica Stilwell](https://theawarenesscentre.com/childhood-trauma-disordered-eating-domenica-stilwell/): Join us for a fascinating and deeply personal conversation with psychotherapist Domenica Stilwell as she shares her journey from a childhood marked by anxiety, neglect and abuse to finding safety through therapy and becoming a specialist in trauma.
- [What Psychiatrists Really Do & Diagnosis Myths – Dr Soumitra Burman-Roy](https://theawarenesscentre.com/psychiatrist-dr-soumitra-burman-roy/): Michaela and Dipti meet Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Soumitra Burman-Roy to ask vital questions and challenge myths about mental health, neurodiversity and more.
- [Feeling Like an Outsider, Identity and Stress Burnout – Giovanni Felice Pace](https://theawarenesscentre.com/identity-stress-burnout-giovanni-felice-pace/): Michaela and Dipti meet psychotherapist, supervisor and teacher Giovanni Felice Pace for an honest conversation about growing up feeling like an outsider, choosing a different path to the one expected of you, and what it can cost when work pressure becomes too much.
- [Food, Love and Attachment: The Psychology of How We Eat – Dr Andrea Oskis](https://theawarenesscentre.com/food-love-attachment-psychology-how-we-eat-andrea-oskis/): Join us for an entertaining and enlightening conversation with academic, cook, Financial Times Book of the Year Author and psychotherapist Dr Andrea Oskis as she shares insights from her new book ‘The Kitchen Shrink: How the food we eat is the key to how we love’, exploring how food stories from therapy reveal the deeper truths about our relationships and psychological wellbeing. This thought-provoking discussion explores how food is fundamental to our emotional lives, profoundly affecting how we deal with life’s big challenges – love, loss, separation and jealousy.
- [Work Addiction, Perfectionism & Choosing a Softer Life – Maryane Mwaniki](https://theawarenesscentre.com/work-addiction-perfectionism-maryane-mwaniki/): Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation with counsellor, coach and public speaker Maryane Mwaniki as she shares her journey from growing up with constant money struggles and caring for her mother from a young age, to becoming a high achiever in a demanding professional world before being forced to confront the cost of overwork. This thoughtful discussion explores how childhood experiences can shape perfectionism and work addiction, and why slowing down can be the beginning of a more balanced and fulfilling life.
- [Sex, Relationships & Compulsive Behaviours – Silva Neves](https://theawarenesscentre.com/sex-relationships-compulsive-behaviours-silva-neves/): Join us for a refreshing and insightful conversation with sex and relationships therapist and author Silva Neves as he shares his transformative approach to understanding compulsive sexual behaviours through psychotherapy rather than addiction frameworks. This honest discussion explores how childhood experiences shape adult patterns, and why compassion and non-judgment are essential when working with complex relationship and sexual issues.
- [The Footballer Who Became a Therapist – Anthony Bedward](https://theawarenesscentre.com/the-footballer-who-became-a-therapist-anthony-bedward/): Join us for an inspiring conversation with Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist Anthony Bedward. Once a promising footballer, Anthony’s journey took a dramatic turn after an injury forced him to leave the sport behind. Facing undiagnosed dyslexia and leaving school unable to read or write, he went on to build a career as a youth worker and mentor before finding his calling in therapy. Anthony shares the emotional and financial challenges of training as a counsellor, the struggle with vulnerability, especially for young Black men, and his dedication to supporting survivors of sexual abuse and promoting emotional literacy. 
- [Overcoming an Eating Disorder – Sabine Tendas](https://theawarenesscentre.com/overcoming-an-eating-disorder-sabine-tendas/): Join us for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with Dance Movement Psychotherapist and Transactional Analyst Sabine Tendas as she shares her transformative journey from struggling with an eating disorder in a culture that valued toughness to becoming a therapist who heals through the power of movement and embodied expression. This honest discussion explores how vulnerability and self-compassion can transform our relationship with our bodies, and why integrating movement into therapy offers profound possibilities.
- [From Teenage Dad to Doctorate – Dr Derek McKenzie](https://theawarenesscentre.com/from-teenage-dad-to-doctorate-dr-derek-mckenzie/): Join us for a powerful and deeply personal conversation with psychotherapist Dr Derek McKenzie as he shares his extraordinary journey from facing severe racism and internalised colourism in 1970s South London to becoming a doctor who challenges Eurocentric norms in the therapy world.
- [Dual Heritage, Belonging & Finding Your Place – Mary-Claire Wilson](https://theawarenesscentre.com/dual-heritage-belonging-mary-claire-wilson/): Join us for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with psychotherapist and trainer Mary-Claire Wilson as she shares her transformative journey from feeling like an outsider in two different worlds to becoming a specialist who helps others navigate the complexities of dual and multi-heritage identity.
- [Abandonment, Anger & Attachment Theory – Alina Badescu](https://theawarenesscentre.com/abandonment-anger-attachment-theory-alina-badescu/): Join us for a warm and deeply personal conversation with integrative therapist Alina Badescu as she shares her transformative journey from childhood abandonment and anger issues to becoming a counsellor who helps others heal through understanding attachment. This honest discussion explores how early childhood experiences shape our relationships, and why discovering Attachment Theory became the catalyst for profound personal and professional transformation.
- [From Outsider to Renowned Psychosexual Therapist – Silva Neves](https://theawarenesscentre.com/from-outsider-to-sex-therapist-silva-neves/): Join us for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with psychosexual therapist and author Silva Neves as he shares his extraordinary journey from feeling like an outsider in a tiny rural French Alpine community to building a thriving practice in London challenging conventional approaches to sex and relationship therapy.
- [Language, Belonging & Resilience – Ezgi Erik](https://theawarenesscentre.com/language-belonging-resilience-ezgi-erik/): Join us for a moving and insightful conversation with therapist, psychologist and researcher Ezgi Erik as she shares her transformative journey from arriving in the UK at age 6 speaking no English to becoming a qualified therapist who specialises in reading the unspoken language of her clients. This powerful discussion explores how early adversity and cultural displacement can become unexpected strengths in therapeutic practice, and why understanding our own migration story is crucial for healing and connection.
- [Cult Survivor to Therapist – Bruno Nice](https://theawarenesscentre.com/cult-survivor-to-therapist-bruno-nice/): Join us for an eye-opening and deeply personal conversation with counsellor Bruno Nice as he shares his extraordinary journey from being born into a high control religious group to becoming a therapist specialising in cult recovery and organisational trauma.
- [Burnout, Anxiety & Living in the Here and Now – James Gellatley](https://theawarenesscentre.com/burnout-anxiety-james-gellatley/): Join us for an inspiring and honest conversation with corporate executive coach and mentor James Gellatley as he shares his transformative journey from a successful 25-year career in the City to discovering his true calling after burnout and redundancy.
- [How To Rebuild Your Life – Joy Zheng](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-rebuild-your-life-joy-zheng/): Join us for an inspiring and honest conversation with counsellor and former DJ Joy Zheng as she shares her transformative journey from struggling with self-worth in a society that valued boys over girls, to building a thriving private practice in London.
- [Turbulent Relationships & Helping Gang-Affected Youth | ShediYah HatNebMaoo](https://theawarenesscentre.com/turbulent-relationships-gang-affected-youth-shediyah-hatnebmaoo/): Join us for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with Child, Adolescent and Family Therapist ShediYah HatNebMaoo as she shares her unconventional journey from struggling in a turbulent relationship with low self-esteem to becoming a compassionate therapist who helps vulnerable young people imagine new possibilities for their lives.
- [Rebuilding Your Life After Child Loss | Charlotte Allocca](https://theawarenesscentre.com/rebuilding-life-child-loss-charlotte-allocca/): Join us for a deeply moving and inspirational conversation with psychotherapist Charlotte Allocca as she shares her extraordinary journey through unimaginable loss, from the devastating diagnosis of her daughter Rose’s rare bone cancer to rebuilding her life and finding profound purpose through helping others navigate grief. This gripping and honest discussion explores how loss can transform us, and why finding the right support and community is essential for healing after bereavement.
- [ADHD, Male Vulnerability & Hidden Trauma | Simon Jacobs](https://theawarenesscentre.com/adhd-male-vulnerability-simon-jacobs/): Join us for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation with Gestalt psychotherapist Simon Jacobs as he shares his remarkable journey from building a highly successful advertising business to discovering his true calling in therapy, uncovering how childhood competitiveness and hidden family trauma shaped his adult struggles with overwork and perfectionism. This honest and inspiring discussion explores how becoming a father can trigger profound personal transformation, and why understanding ancestral trauma is essential for breaking free from inherited patterns of behaviour. 
- [How to Recognise the Language of Your Body | Jo Small](https://theawarenesscentre.com/the-language-of-your-body-jo-small/): Join us for an insightful and compassionate conversation with Gestalt psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor Jo Small as she shares her journey from growing up in a northern town before mental health was widely discussed to becoming a specialist in body-based therapy and working extensively with young people.
- [Post-Communist Romania to Therapist: Overcoming Pandemic Anxiety & Male Vulnerability | Sorin Floti](https://theawarenesscentre.com/pandemic-anxiety-male-vulnerability-sorin-floti/): Join us for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation with counsellor, business-owner and economist Sorin Floti as he shares his unconventional journey from post-communist Romania to becoming a therapist in London, sparked by his own mental health struggles during the pandemic.
- [From Music Business to Desert Retreats: Blending Eastern Wisdom with Western Therapy | Ben McKie](https://theawarenesscentre.com/blending-eastern-wisdom-with-western-therapy-ben-mckie/): A full transcript of this episode is available here. Learn more about Ben McKie.
- [How to Break Free from Toxic Relationships: Boarding School Trauma, Attachment & Healing | Dr Jane Halsall](https://theawarenesscentre.com/toxic-relationships-boarding-school-dr-jane-halsall/): Learn more about Dr Jane Halsall.
- [From Childhood Bullying to CBT Pioneer: 50 Years of Innovation in Therapy | Professor Windy Dryden](https://theawarenesscentre.com/professor-windy-dryden/): Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Professor Windy Dryden, one of the most influential figures in modern psychotherapy, as he shares his remarkable 50-year journey from a bullied schoolboy with a stammer to becoming a pioneering force in CBT and creator of revolutionary ONEplus therapy. This fascinating and wide-ranging discussion explores how personal adversity sparked a lifelong passion for understanding human psychology, leading to groundbreaking contributions that have shaped therapeutic practice worldwide.
- [How to Overcome Shame Around Sex | Julie Sale Part 2](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-overcome-shame-around-sex-julie-sale/): Join us for the second part of our fascinating conversation with psychosexual psychotherapist and trainer Julie Sale as she tackles the big questions about love, intimacy, and what’s truly ‘normal’ in relationships. With her trademark irreverence and humour, Julie addresses some of the most common concerns people have about sex and relationships, offering expert insights that challenge conventional thinking about intimacy and connection.
- [How to Be Your True Self: Family, Sexuality & Mental Health with Hilton da Silva](https://theawarenesscentre.com/family-sexuality-mental-health-hilton-da-silva/): Join us for a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation with psychosexual and relationship counsellor Hilton da Silva as he shares his journey from Brazil to London, navigating family mental health challenges, and finding freedom to be his authentic self.  This honest and inclusive discussion explores how early experiences with mental health in the family shaped Hilton’s path to becoming a specialist in psychosexual and relationship work, offering  valuable insights for people in relationships of all kinds. 
- [From Addiction to Grief: How to Rebuild Your Life After Unimaginable Loss | Nina Stephenson-Camps](https://theawarenesscentre.com/from-addiction-to-grief-nina-stephenson-camps/): Join us for an incredibly moving and inspirational conversation with businesswoman and mindset coach Nina Stephenson-Camps as she shares her profound journey through addiction recovery, devastating loss, and the resilience required to rebuild life in the worst possible circumstances. This open, emotional and wide-ranging discussion explores how Nina transformed her life twice – first overcoming addiction whilst building a successful PR career, and then facing the ultimate test when her husband was diagnosed with late-stage cancer, leaving her to raise two young daughters alone.
- [Fighting Perfectionism, Black Beauty Standards and Reconnecting with Your Inner Child – Xena James](https://theawarenesscentre.com/perfectionism-xena-james/): This honest and insightful discussion explores how frontline work during Covid led to burnout, and how therapy became the catalyst for profound personal transformation and self-acceptance.
- [From Rock Bottom to Award-Winning Therapist – Ben Kaye](https://theawarenesscentre.com/rock-bottom-to-award-winning-therapist-ben-kaye/): Find out more about Ben Kaye. A full transcript of this episode is available here.
- [From Working Class Roots to Psychosexual Therapy – Julie Sale](https://theawarenesscentre.com/psychosexual-therapist-julie-sale/): Find out more about Julie Sale. A full transcript of this episode is available here.
- [From Bullying and Shame to Helping Others Heal – Seda Albay](https://theawarenesscentre.com/bullying-and-shame-to-helping-others-heal-seda-albay/): Find out more about Seda Albay. A full transcript of this episode is available here.
- [From Unconventional Adoption to Finding Her Calling in Counselling | Amy Sharpe](https://theawarenesscentre.com/from-adoption-to-counsellor-amy-sharpe/): Find out more about Amy Sharpe. A full transcript of this episode is available here.
- [From South London Gangster Family to Counsellor, Lecturer and Supervisor – Bonny Allyson](https://theawarenesscentre.com/gangster-family-to-counsellor-bonny-allyson/): Find out more about Bonny Allyson. A full transcript of this episode is available here.
- [From Anger & Addiction to Creating Services for Marginalised Communities – Neil Bennett](https://theawarenesscentre.com/marginalised-communities-neil-bennett/): Find out more about Neil Bennett. A full transcript of this episode is available here.
- [The Business of Caring For and Treating Children of Emotionally Immature Parents – Amy Launder](https://theawarenesscentre.com/emotionally-immature-parents-amy-launder/): Find out more about Amy Launder. A full transcript of this episode is available here.
- [From Post-Natal Depression to Combining Therapy and Fitness – Claudine van de Vyver](https://theawarenesscentre.com/claudine-van-de-vyver-psychotherapist/): Find out more about Claudine van de Vyver. A full transcript of this episode is available here.
- [The Challenges & Joys of Training to Become a Counsellor – Mandy Wax](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training-to-be-a-counsellor-mandy-wax/): Find out more about Mandy Wax. A full transcript of this episode is available here.
- [From the Music Business to Working in Prisons as a Therapist – Philippa Madden](https://theawarenesscentre.com/philippa-madden-trauma-therapist/): This raw and honest discussion opens up crucial conversations about grief, career transitions, and finding purpose through healing.
- [I had the most incredible nervous breakdown – Grief Coach & Counsellor Dipti Solanki](https://theawarenesscentre.com/grief-coach-dipti-solanki/): Connect with Dipti Solanki: www.diptisolanki.com. A full transcript of this episode is available here.
- [Psychotherapist Sam Hughes on Self-Worth, Therapy and The Relationship You Have with Yourself ](https://theawarenesscentre.com/sam-hughes-psychotherapist/): Find out more about Sam Hughes. A full transcript of this episode is available to read here.
- [From 27 Years of Therapy to CEO of The Awareness Centre – Michaela McCarthy](https://theawarenesscentre.com/psychotherapist-michaela-mccarthy/): Connect with Michaela:
- [The Quest for Meaning](https://theawarenesscentre.com/the-quest-for-meaning/): Many times, though, work, family or society puts pressure on us, making it hard to live as our true selves. This can lead to depression, anxiety, or feeling lost. Mental health problems can sometimes happen when we aren't able to express our real selves because of these outside pressures. Often, people feel like life has no purpose or meaning, which makes their struggles even harder, especially if they've been through trauma or other tough experiences.
- [Why You Should Train As A Clinical Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/train-as-a-clinical-supervisor/): In the dynamic field of mental health, the role of a clinical supervisor holds immense significance. For counsellors and psychotherapists looking to elevate their careers and contribute meaningfully to the growth of their profession, undergoing training as a clinical supervisor enhances you to be an all-rounded practitioner. Working with supervisees within an organisation or private practice can be rewarding, especially as they start on the road to becoming a therapist, either as a student or whilst on placement, developing their skills and experience.
- [What I Wish Men Knew About Therapy](https://theawarenesscentre.com/men-focus-on-the-outside/): ‘Men focus on the outside. They also need to deal with what's on the inside.’
- [Stop Telling Me To “Man Up”](https://theawarenesscentre.com/stop-telling-me-to-man-up/): When I was growing up, there were so many messages from society, like being told to “man up”, which I found quite confusing and limiting, and what I saw in therapy was an opportunity to change that.
- [Violet Karamagi: Difference and Diversity in the Therapy Field](https://theawarenesscentre.com/violet-karamagi-reflects/): Violet Karamagi, is a Counselling Services Manager at The Awareness Centre in addition to her private therapy practice. She is a trained Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and is currently pursuing her Masters in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. 
- [Bonny Allyson: Reflections on Being a Mixed-Race, Intercultural Counsellor & Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/bonny-allyson-reflects/): Bonny Allyson is Lead Tutor for The Awareness Centre’s Foundation Certificate in Counselling. For Black History Month, she reflects on being a mixed-race, intercultural counsellor and tutor.
- [How Counselling Training Can Impact Your Personal Relationships](https://theawarenesscentre.com/counselling-training-impact-relationships/): In our experience of delivering counselling training courses, this self-development can have an impact on interpersonal relationships in two key ways. One is to become more compassionate in our communications. The other is to become less tolerant of other people’s… shall we say… nonsense.  
- [Embarking on a Journey of Self-Discovery](https://theawarenesscentre.com/self-discovery/): September marks the beginning of a new season, a time of transition and renewal. The summer holidays are coming to an end and the shorter days are looming ahead. For some, who’ve been entertaining the kids for the last six weeks, September couldn’t come quickly enough. For others, the darker evenings and colder weather are met with dread. Whichever camp you fall into, one powerful step you can take towards enhancing your mental wellbeing this autumn is starting therapy. In this blog post, we will explore five reasons that this time of year is the perfect time to start your journey of self-discovery. 
- [Panic Attack Awareness: Helping my family understand my panic attacks](https://theawarenesscentre.com/panic-attack-awareness-helping-my-family-understand-my-panic-attacks/): Improving your family’s panic attack awareness will help you to get the support you need when you’re in the midst of a panic attack, as well as help them to understand what’s happening when you have one. In this blog, we’ll walk through some of the things that you might want to talk to your family about to help them get a better awareness of your panic attacks.
- [Can I Survive a Relationship Without Intimacy?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/can-i-survive-a-relationship-without-intimacy/): In this blog, we’ll talk about what intimacy is and why intimacy might wane. Then, we’ll explain some ways to address this with your partner so you know how to survive a relationship without intimacy. 
- [I’m Feeling Lonely: What is the Psychological Impact of Loneliness?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/im-feeling-lonely-what-is-the-psychological-impact-of-loneliness/): Feelings of loneliness can have a significant impact on your health and wellbeing. While it’s not considered to be a mental health problem on its own, chronic loneliness can be a symptom of one or increase the likelihood of developing one. In this blog, we’ll explore the psychological impact of loneliness and how it relates to other mental health conditions. We’ll also look at options for reducing those feelings of loneliness. 
- [How Can I Recognise Types of Neurotic Disorders?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-can-i-recognise-types-of-neurotic-disorders/): The term ‘neuroticism’ is one that is often used to describe a mental illness of some description, but this isn’t accurate. There are no specific neurotic disorders because neuroticism refers to specific personality traits rather than a clinical diagnosis, although some of these traits can make a person more susceptible to certain mental health conditions.
- [How to Recognise Symptoms of a Neurotic Person](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-recognise-symptoms-of-a-neurotic-person/): We all have different personalities. Some of us are more outgoing and confident, whilst others are more reserved and introverted. Some of us are naturally more positive and exuberant, whilst others are more passive and less enthusiastic. No personality type is the ‘right’ type, and it's differences in personalities that allow us to form diverse and meaningful relationships. 
- [Private and Low-Cost Therapy at The Awareness Centre](https://theawarenesscentre.com/private-and-low-cost-therapy-at-the-awareness-centre/): If you’d like to enquire about low-cost therapy sessions to support your well-being and mental health, please call our front-of-house team on 020 8673 4545, who will refer you to one of our low-cost counsellors.
- [I’m Struggling with Singleness: Tips to Cope with Being Single](https://theawarenesscentre.com/im-struggling-with-singleness-tips-to-cope-with-being-single/): Whether it’s because you’ve come out of a long-term relationship and you’re having trouble finding your feet as an independent person, or because all your friends seem to be moving on, getting married, and starting families and you feel left behind, there are plenty of reasons why you might be struggling with singleness. 
- [How Can I Manage My Reactions to Flashbacks?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-can-i-manage-my-reactions-to-flashbacks/): After experiencing a traumatic event, such as abuse or sexual violence, being involved in an accident, or going through a serious illness, some people develop anxieties about the event and have flashbacks which make it feel like the event is happening again. Flashbacks can be distressing, and it may feel as though you have no control over them or when they happen. In addition to the upset and anxiety, there are a range of feelings associated with flashbacks which are unpleasant, making coping mechanisms essential. 
- [How Can Thinking Too Much Cause Depression?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-can-thinking-too-much-cause-depression/): Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the UK. In England alone, three out of every 100 people are diagnosed with depression every week, with numbers increasing year on year (Mind). Depression is a mood disorder that causes a consistent low mood. It can vary in severity from mild (persistent low spirits) to severe (suicidal). 
- [How Can I Bring More Intimacy into My Relationship?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-can-i-bring-more-intimacy-into-my-relationship/): In this article, we’re going to explore some of the methods you can use to re-establish an intimate connection with your partner and how to bring intimacy back into a relationship.
- [How To Be OK With Being Single](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-be-ok-with-being-single/): Single life can be incredibly fulfilling and hugely important for developing your self-confidence and knowing your self-worth. When you don’t have anyone else to focus on, you can channel all of your energy into yourself and learn who you really are, and when you’re happy by yourself, little else will phase you. It makes you ask the question, how can I be okay with being single?
- [The Awareness Centre Training School is Expanding](https://theawarenesscentre.com/the-awareness-centre-training-school-is-expanding/): With over 120 students and three core courses, our training school has gone from strength to strength since its inception, and this is only the beginning.
- [I’m Struggling with Past Trauma: How Can I Deal with Flashbacks?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/im-struggling-with-past-trauma-how-can-i-deal-with-flashbacks/): Flashbacks can be incredibly scary and disorientating for a person to deal with, whether they’re emotional flashbacks or related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you experience flashbacks as a result of past trauma, you might find that your day-to-day life is impacted by their disruptive and often unpredictable nature. The flashbacks themselves can be highly traumatic, and not knowing when they might occur can make it difficult to lead a life that isn’t dominated by stress or worry.
- [What are the Effects of a Lack of Intimacy In a Relationship?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/what-are-the-effects-of-a-lack-of-intimacy-in-a-relationship/): In this blog, we’re going to look at some of the effects a lack of intimacy can have on a relationship, and what can be done to help bring it back and keep the relationship on track.
- [How To Tell If You Have Social Anxiety](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-tell-if-you-have-social-anxiety/): Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is a type of anxiety disorder in which a person experiences overwhelming fear and discomfort in social situations. It tends to be a long-term condition that often requires treatment to manage. It’s thought to most often begin in teenage years, with some people overcoming it with age and others continuing to struggle. The impact social anxiety can have on your life is profound, with many people missing out on core events and memories due to feeling anxious and nervous.
- [The Awareness Centre Has Expanded to Wimpole Street](https://theawarenesscentre.com/the-awareness-centre-has-expanded-to-wimpole-street/): We are very excited to announce that our CEO, Michaela McCarthy, has now taken her private practice to our new practice on Wimpole Street in Marylebone.
- [The Awareness Centre: Now Working Across Four London Boroughs](https://theawarenesscentre.com/the-awareness-centre-now-working-across-four-london-boroughs/): The Awareness Centre (TAC) is delighted to be working with the NHS across four South London boroughs; Lambeth, Wandsworth, Sutton and Lewisham, ensuring that residents of those boroughs have access to free time-limited counselling when they need it.
- [How Can I Cope With Health Anxiety?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-can-i-cope-with-health-anxiety/): If you spend a lot of time thinking you might be ill, or worrying that you might become ill, to the point that it starts to disrupt your daily life, you might have health anxiety, also known as hypochondria. This can be extremely stressful and affect your day to day life, such as concentrating on work or socialising with friends. To this end, it’s important to learn coping mechanisms to help you deal with your health anxiety to maintain a good quality of life. 
- [Am I Lonely? Loneliness & Mental Health](https://theawarenesscentre.com/loneliness-and-mental-health-am-i-lonely/): At some point or another, we will all experience loneliness. There are lots of reasons why you might feel lonely, and what makes you feel lonely might not be the same for someone else. Lots of people equate being lonely with having minimal contact with other people, but some people enjoy spending lots of time alone. How people perceive loneliness is personal to them, but if you find that your feelings of loneliness aren’t fleeting, you may begin to experience negative mental health effects as a result. 
- [What is Somatic Anxiety & How Can I Recognise It?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/what-is-somatic-anxiety-how-can-i-recognise-it/): Somatic anxiety, otherwise known as somatic symptom disorder or somatization disorder, is one of the psychiatric disorders that fall under the general grouping of anxiety.
- [How to Tell if I Have Self-Defeating Personality Disorder](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-tell-if-i-have-self-defeating-personality-disorder/): Sometimes dubbed 'masochistic personality disorder', self-defeating personality disorder is a proposed mental condition and personality disorder that causes those who experience it to continuously engage in self-defeating behaviour, or avoid pleasurable experiences.
- [What is an Irrational Fear and How Can I Overcome One?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/what-is-an-irrational-fear-and-how-can-i-overcome-one/): But if you have a fear that is so intense it prevents you from doing everyday things, (even if the threat itself is minimal), this is usually considered an irrational fear, or a phobia. Irrational fears can be debilitating, and whilst you likely recognise that the fear itself is not justified, you may struggle to manage your feelings and overcome what you’re afraid of.
- [I’m Counter-dependent: Can I Have a Healthy Relationship?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/im-counter-dependent-can-i-have-a-healthy-relationship/): Most people are familiar with the term co-dependency, which is when a person has an emotional reliance on their partner and acts as a caretaker. This often results in an unhealthy, unbalanced relationship that doesn’t satisfy both people’s needs. While this term is quite well known, considerably fewer people have heard of counter-dependency.  Like co-dependency, counter-dependency can make it difficult to navigate relationships, but for different reasons.
- [Helping Children Deal with Change and Transition](https://theawarenesscentre.com/helping-children-deal-with-change-and-transition/): Change is a part of life, and a child will have to face many transitions as they grow. Though change can sometimes have a significant impact on a child’s mental health, resilience is a key emotional resource to help them deal with the alterations that can occur. Read on for our 6 clinically-backed methods for helping children deal with change.
- [Do I Have Attention Seeking Disorder?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/do-i-have-attention-seeking-disorder/): For many people, receiving some level of attention - to a greater or lesser degree, depending on your individual personality - is a basically pleasurable experience. In general terms, being noticed can instinctively make people feel good, as it provides us with validation. However, when a person constantly craves the attention of others, and that need is affecting their thoughts, decisions and behaviours, they may be dealing with Attention Seeking Disorder. 
- [Overcoming Obstacles and Setbacks: What to do After Giving Up on New Year’s Resolutions](https://theawarenesscentre.com/overcoming-obstacles-and-setbacks-what-to-do-after-giving-up-on-new-years-resolutions/): Did you know that around 64% of us will abandon our New Year’s resolutions within a month? In fact, the second Friday of January each year is widely known as Quitter’s Day, where people often find themselves giving up on their ambitious goals for the year! If this sounds like you, and if you’ve been struggling with setbacks so far in 2022, this blog is here to help.
- [Do You Know How to Access Mental Health Support at University?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/do-you-know-how-to-access-mental-health-support-at-university/): For many, university is a time of unprecedented excitement and opportunity. You’ll meet hundreds of new people, discover new places, explore the different corners of your individual interests, and make some unforgettable memories. Student life is a time of discovery but it’s a lot to take on, and there can be a sense of pressure to make it “the best time of your life”, even if you’re not enjoying it. All too often it can lead to mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression.
- [Can I Survive Life After Divorce? Getting Your Wellbeing Back on Track](https://theawarenesscentre.com/can-i-survive-life-after-divorce-getting-your-wellbeing-back-on-track/): Life after divorce can be a challenge. Especially when there are children involved, or it turns into a difficult divorce. Although divorce is common nowadays - The Office for National Statistics reported in 2011 that 42% of marriages in the UK ended in divorce - many people face difficulties in the weeks and months following a separation. Challenging or painful emotions like depression, anger or feelings of rejection can arise.
- [Understanding Addiction: Why Do I Relapse and How Do I Stop the Cycle?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/understanding-addiction-why-do-i-relapse-and-how-do-i-stop-the-cycle/): To begin understanding addiction, we’ll first need to get a good picture of what addiction actually is. In this blog, we’ll also cover the different kinds of addiction, and take a look at what can cause a relapse and how you can avoid this.
- [How to Obtain a Certificate in Counselling in the UK](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-obtain-a-certificate-in-counselling-in-the-uk/): Whether you’re considering moving careers, or are ready for your next personal development journey, counselling skills are incredibly transferable. From career-specific learnings such as counselling theories to general skills like self-awareness and other interpersonal skills, working towards a Certificate in Counselling can be a hugely rewarding step in your development.
- [5 Tips for Building Self Confidence After a Breakup](https://theawarenesscentre.com/5-tips-for-building-self-confidence-after-a-breakup/): People go through breakups all the time, but some will struggle more than others when it comes to finding their feet again without a partner by their side. Being with somebody can help you to feel confident and grounded, so naturally when this is taken away, it’s easy to feel lost, lonely and helpless.
- [Addressing Christmas Depression: You’re Not Alone](https://theawarenesscentre.com/addressing-christmas-depression-youre-not-alone/): But if Christmas depression is so common, why is it that it never seems to be addressed? In this blog, our experts at The Awareness Centre are taking a deep dive into the causes of Christmas depression as well as some helpful tips for managing your symptoms. The key here, of course, is to remember that you’re never alone in how you feel, both at Christmas and throughout the year. Read on to learn more about Christmas depression, why the condition needs to be addressed and how we can help you cope.
- [What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/what-is-body-dysmorphic-disorder/): We all get concerned about our appearance and see things we’re not happy with, but for people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) or body dysmorphia, these perceived flaws in their appearance become all they can think about. Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an anxiety disorder that gives individuals a distorted view of their bodies. This disorder can be incredibly debilitating and confusing, especially as many of the “flaws” that people with the disorder see aren’t really there.
- [How to prepare for Seasonal Affective Disorder](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-prepare-for-seasonal-affective-disorder/): The days are getting shorter and nights are becoming darker, and the weather is taking a turn. We’re stepping into winter, which can mean that some of us begin to feel low as the season changes. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a specific type of mental illness that can set in as winter starts, leaving you tired, irritable, and just plain fed up.
- [How to Handle Your Social Anxiety at Christmas](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-handle-your-social-anxiety-at-christmas/): There are various different forms of anxiety disorders, and the symptoms of these conditions can sometimes be exacerbated during certain times of the year. Christmas is a prime example of when those struggling with social anxiety disorder may have a particularly difficult time, as there is more of a demand for large gatherings, themed events and socialising in general.
- [How to Become a Counsellor Without Going to University](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-become-a-counsellor-without-going-to-university/): University isn’t for everyone, and if you’re exploring how to become a counsellor without going to university, you’ll want to start by taking a look at other courses that are offered by counselling centres and colleges. In this blog, we’ll be exploring some of the alternative options available to you.
- [7 Essential Skills and Qualities of a Great Counsellor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/7-essential-skills-and-qualities-of-a-counsellor/): Most jobs require a set of specific skills, and in many cases employees can learn while on the job, developing these skills as they progress over years of employment. On the other hand, to be a successful counsellor - one that can make a real difference to people’s lives - requires certain qualities from the offset.
- [The BPD Relationship Cycle: What To Expect](https://theawarenesscentre.com/the-bpd-relationship-cycle-what-to-expect/): For someone living with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), life can be tumultuous and chaotic at the best of times. Those with BPD can experience a wide range of symptoms, including loneliness, guilt, impulsiveness and rage, to name a few. As you might imagine, BPD sufferers can also come across a number of difficulties when it comes to romantic relationships.
- [Sociopath Vs Psychopath: Is there Really a Difference?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/sociopath-vs-psychopath-is-there-really-a-difference/): The terms sociopath and psychopath are often used interchangeably to describe someone who is cold, calculating, and has no problems manipulating other people to get what they want.
- [What is Overthinking Disorder? Does it Exist?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/what-is-overthinking-disorder-does-it-exist/): The question is, does overthinking ever technically become a ‘disorder’, and if so, what is this overthinking disorder called? In this blog, we’ll be looking at whether overthinking disorder exists, what might be causing you to develop this habit and how to start looking into treatment options.
- [Self-Esteem in Young Adults: Some Tips For Parents](https://theawarenesscentre.com/self-esteem-in-young-adults-some-tips-for-parents/): ‘To be nobody-but-yourself – in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you somebody else – means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.’
- [Is Social Media hurting your Self-Esteem?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/is-social-media-hurting-your-self-esteem/): The rise of social media has happened so quickly over the last few years that researchers had to scramble to keep up with how it might be impacting our mental health. However, despite the fact that there are not many longitudinal studies into the effects of social media usage on mental health, there are a number of short-term studies that have documented its impact. 
- [What Can Low Self-Esteem Trigger?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/what-can-low-self-esteem-trigger/): We are all impacted with low self-esteem from time to time, whether it’s because we are trying something new and aren’t yet feeling confident with the task, or because we are pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone in some way. However, if low self-esteem plagues almost every area of your life, almost constantly, then it can really have a negative impact on your mental health. 
- [How to Navigate a Career Change](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-navigate-a-career-change/): Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Mark Twain
- [How To Cope with Redundancy](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-cope-with-redundancy/): Losing your job may come as a shock or a relief, depending on how happy you were at work.
- [Getting More Of Your Mojo Back](https://theawarenesscentre.com/getting-more-of-your-mojo-back/): Post-traumatic growth occurs when a negative experience is a catalyst for positive change.
- [Can Exercise Help with Depression?](https://theawarenesscentre.com/can-exercise-help-with-depression/): Depression affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms from feeling persistently low in mood to experiencing suicidal feelings. Some of the other common symptoms include feeling constantly tired, lacking in appetite, a reduction in sex drive, and physical aches and pains. 

## Pages
- [Low Cost Clinical Supervision](https://theawarenesscentre.com/low-cost-clinical-supervision/): At The Awareness Centre, we believe that quality clinical supervision should be accessible to every practising therapist.
- [Clinical Supervision Placements at The Awareness Centre](https://theawarenesscentre.com/clinical-supervision-placements/): As part of our commitment to supporting the next generation of counsellors and psychotherapists, The Awareness Centre Training School is launching a Clinical Supervision placement for students studying on our Diploma in Clinical Supervision in October 2026.
- [A Bunch of Therapists Podcast – Sponsorship](https://theawarenesscentre.com/abot-sponsorship/): JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwYXJpYS1sYWJlbCUzRCUyN1BPRENBU1QlMjBTVFJBVEVHSUMlMjBBTExJQU5DRSUyMCUyNiUyMFNQT05TT1JTSElQJTI3JTIwZnJhbWVib3JkZXIlM0QlMjIwJTIyJTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJoZWlnaHQlM0EyNTAwcHglM0J3aWR0aCUzQTk5JTI1JTNCYm9yZGVyJTNBbm9uZSUzQiUyMiUyMHNyYyUzRCUyN2h0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZm9ybXMuem9ob3B1YmxpYy5ldSUyRmFidW5jaG9mdGhlcmFwaXN0cyUyRmZvcm0lMkZBQk9UU3BvbnNvcnNoaXAlMkZmb3JtcGVybWElMkZVazJyYVZGRHM2TWhFV25FVDM0ak1SYzhMUEx4QVFqdWtmN1gwTm4wU2lJJTI3JTIwJTNFJTBEJTBBJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF
- [A Bunch of Therapists Podcast](https://theawarenesscentre.com/abot/): Michaela McCarthy is a psychotherapist, entrepreneur, and the creator and host of A Bunch of Therapists podcast. Born into a working-class Irish immigrant family, Michaela was exposed early to the realities of mental illness and addiction within her own home. Her personal experiences, including witnessing her mother’s psychiatric hospitalisation and her father’s struggle with alcoholism, shaped a deep commitment to understanding the human psyche.
- [Counselling Jobs](https://theawarenesscentre.com/counselling-jobs/): If you’re looking for a career opportunity in a rapidly growing company that recognises innovation and rewards hard work, we would love to hear from you. View our current openings for the counselling and psychotherapy department and training school jobs in London below, and start your new chapter with TAC.
- [Apply To Be A Guest – A Bunch of Therapists Podcast](https://theawarenesscentre.com/guest-a-bunch-of-therapists/): We’re always delighted to hear from people interested in joining us on A Bunch of Therapists. Our podcast is a space for honest, thoughtful, and engaging conversations, where guests share both their personal and professional journeys in a way that truly resonates with our audience. Our listeners and viewers are curious about the real stories behind therapeutic work – your experiences, self-development, challenges, insights, and achievements. We love exploring what shapes you, how you work, and what you’ve learned along the way.
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- [Counselling Placements at The Awareness Centre](https://theawarenesscentre.com/counselling-placements/): The Awareness Centre runs one of the largest voluntary counselling placements in London, supporting students throughout their training and enabling them to work with clients on both a short-term and open-ended basis, face to face and online. Our placements provide invaluable opportunities for trainees to develop their skills, helping them progress toward qualification while gaining enhanced clinical experience as therapists.
- [Training School FAQs](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training-school-faqs/): If you have a specific question in mind that’s not answered here, please get in touch.
- [How to Find TAC Training School](https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-find-tac-training-school/): Clapham South (Northern Line) – 11 minute walk
- [Transcript: From Childhood Bullying to CBT Pioneer: 50 Years of Innovation in Therapy with Professor Windy Dryden](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-proessor-windy-dryden/): Michaela McCarthy: We have Windy Dryden, Professor Windy Dryden. He has been in the industry for many years, well known. He really kind of developed Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy in this country and run this training at Goldsmiths University. He’s written loads of books, hundreds of books. He focuses very much on a ‘one session’ therapy where you don’t have to focus on the assessment, you can just focus on the issue.
- [TAC Student Counselling Placements](https://theawarenesscentre.com/student-counselling-placements/): We invite students training at TAC Training School to apply for counselling placements within The Awareness Centre’s NHS Talking Therapies Services in Lambeth, Sutton and Wandsworth and our Low Cost Counselling Service. In our NHS Talking Therapies service, you will be able to work both online and face-to-face at a GP surgery or NHS hub. For placements within our Low Cost Service, you will work with clients face-to-face at our Clapham or Tooting centres or online. 
- [Transcript: How to Overcome Shame Around Sex | Julie Sale Part 2](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-how-to-overcome-shame-around-sex-julie-sale-part-2/): Michaela McCarthy: Julie Sale.
- [Transcript: How to Be Your True Self: Family, Sexuality & Mental Health – Hilton da Silva](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-hilton-da-silva/): Michaela McCarthy: We have Hilton Da Silva, who is a qualified psychosexual relationship therapist. He has an interesting story, actually. I think what got him interested in therapy was that not just his own issues, but also he had mental health issues within his family.
- [Transcript: From Addiction to Grief – How to Rebuild Your Life After Unimaginable Loss | Nina Stephenson-Camps](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-from-addiction-to-grief-nina-stephenson-camps/): Michaela McCarthy: So, we have someone remarkable, her name is Nina Stephenson-Camps and she is a therapist, she’s a coach, she worked in PR. She will be talking also about a bereavement that she experienced which actually I think, you know, she will tell her story, but I think a lot of viewers and listeners will be able to, if they’ve had you know someone close in their life that has passed away, how difficult it can be and how you know to navigate your way and through someone dying and then kind of rebuilding your life.
- [Transcript: Fighting Perfectionism, Black Beauty Standards and Reconnecting with Your Inner Child – Xena James](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-xena-james/): Dipti Solanki: Today we have Xena, Xena James. Xena is a newly qualified therapist and she’s also a social worker. And her story is really centred around Covid and her decision to go into therapy and her experiences around that.
- [Transcript: From Rock Bottom to Award-Winning Therapist – Ben Kaye](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-from-rock-bottom-to-award-winning-therapist-ben-kaye/): Dipti Solanki: I’m very excited about our guest this week. His name is Ben Kaye and his story is about being at absolute rock bottom, to going on this really brave journey and is now at the top of his field in the therapy game. He’s doing something quite unique and helping others who are now in the position that he once was. He’s done so much, and he’s also won awards and things, and yeah, I think we’re gonna have a great conversation with him.
- [Term Dates](https://theawarenesscentre.com/term-dates/): THESE COURSES ARE NOW FULL
- [Transcript: From Working Class Roots to Psychosexual Therapy – Julie Sale](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-from-working-class-roots-to-psychosexual-therapy-julie-sale/): Dipti Solanki: Well, this week we have the lovely Julie Sale. Julie’s really interesting. She’s had a really long and illustrious career, which started off in corporate and through personal circumstance she went into therapy, trained as a therapist and has now set up the Institute of Clinical Sexology, she calls it KICS for short and, yeah, I think it’s going to be a really interesting conversation.
- [Transcript: From Bullying and Shame to Helping Others Heal – Seda Albay](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-from-bullying-and-shame-to-helping-others-heal-seda-albay/): Intro: Welcome to A Bunch of Therapists, the podcast that goes behind the doors of the therapy room. Our guests will be sharing their experiences of counselling and psychotherapy, and all the lessons they’ve learned on the journey through life. This episode is hosted by Dipti Solanki and me, Michaela McCarthy. Our guest this week is Seda Albay.
- [Transcript: From Unconventional Adoption to Finding Her Calling in Counselling – Amy Sharpe](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-amy-sharpe/): Intro: Welcome to A Bunch of Therapists, the podcast that goes behind the doors of the therapy room. Our guests will be sharing their experiences of counselling and psychotherapy, and all the lessons they’ve learned on the journey through life. This episode is hosted by Dipti Solanki and me, Michaela McCarthy. Our guest this week is Amy Sharpe.
- [Transcript: From South London Gangster Family to Counsellor, Lecturer and Supervisor | Bonny Allyson](https://theawarenesscentre.com/bonny-allyson/): Intro: Welcome to A Bunch of Therapists, the podcast that goes behind the doors of the therapy room. Our guests will be sharing their experiences of counselling and psychotherapy, and all the lessons they’ve learned on the journey through life. This episode is hosted by Dipti Solanki and me, Michaela McCarthy. Our guest this week is Bonny Allyson.
- [Transcript: From Anger & Addiction to Creating Services for Marginalised Communities | Neil Bennett](https://theawarenesscentre.com/neil-bennett/): Intro: Welcome to A Bunch of Therapists, the podcast that goes behind the doors of the therapy room. Our guests will be sharing their experiences of counselling and psychotherapy, and all the lessons they’ve learned on the journey through life. This episode is hosted by Dipti Solanki and me, Michaela McCarthy. Our guest this week is Neil Bennett.
- [Transcript: The Business of Caring For and Treating Children of Emotionally Immature Parents | Amy Launder](https://theawarenesscentre.com/amy-launder/): Intro: Welcome to A Bunch of Therapists, the podcast that goes behind the doors of the therapy room. Our guests will be sharing their experiences of counselling and psychotherapy and all the lessons they’ve learned on the journey through life. This episode is hosted by Dipti Solanki and me, Michaela McCarthy. Our guest this week is Amy Launder.
- [Transcript: From Post-Natal Depression to Combining Therapy and Fitness with Claudine Van De Vyver](https://theawarenesscentre.com/claudine-van-de-vyver/): This episode is hosted by Michaela McCarthy and me, Dipti Solanki. Today’s guest is therapist Claudine Van De Vyver.
- [Transcript: The Challenges & Joys of Training to Become a Counsellor – Mandy Wax](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-mandy-wax/): Dipti Solanki: Our guest this week is Mandy Wax. 
- [Transcript: From the Music Business to Working in Prisons as a Therapist with Philippa Madden](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-philippa-madden/): Intro: Welcome to A Bunch of Therapists, the podcast that goes behind the doors of the therapy room. Our guests will be sharing their experiences of counselling and psychotherapy, and all the lessons they’ve learned on the journey through life. This episode is hosted by Dipti Solanki and me, Michaela McCarthy. Today’s guest is therapist, Philippa Madden and her dog, Lola.
- [Transcript: ‘Who Am I?’ – From Trauma to Transformation | Frankie Johnson](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-frankie-johnson/): Intro: Welcome to A Bunch of Therapists, the podcast that goes behind the doors of the therapy room. Our guests will be sharing their experiences of counselling and psychotherapy, and all the lessons they’ve learned on the journey through life. This episode is hosted by Dipti Solanki and me, Michaela McCarthy. Our guest this week is Frankie Johnson.
- [Transcript: I had the most incredible nervous breakdown – Grief Coach & Counsellor Dipti Solanki](https://theawarenesscentre.com/transcript-grief-coach-dipti-solanki/): Intro: Welcome to A Bunch of Therapists. The podcast that goes behind the doors of the therapy room. Our guests will be sharing their experiences of counselling and psychotherapy. And all the lessons they’ve learned on the journey through life. This episode is hosted by me, Michaela McCarthy. Today’s guest is grief coach and counsellor, Dipti Solanki.
- [Transcript: Psychotherapist Sam Hughes on Self-Worth, Therapy & The Relationship You Have with Yourself ](https://theawarenesscentre.com/pychotherapist-sam-hughes/): Dipti Solanki What did you love about it?
- [A Bunch of Therapists Podcast](https://theawarenesscentre.com/a-bunch-of-therapists-podcast/): The A Bunch of Therapists podcast is sponsored by The Awareness Centre & The Awareness Centre Training School.
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- [Meet the Faculty](https://theawarenesscentre.com/meet-the-faculty/): The Awareness Centre Training School attracts exceptional tutors and supervisors at the forefront of the mental health field. Our tutors are experienced in teaching many approaches to counselling and psychotherapy, including Gestalt, Existential, Object Relations, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Transpersonal and Transactional Analysis and specialise in working with a range of issues.
- [Counselling Room Hire](https://theawarenesscentre.com/working-in-private-practice/): Our boutique counselling rooms are available to rent at two London locations, in Clapham and Tooting, offering a comfortable, safe, and confidential setting for therapeutic work.
- [Trauma Counselling & Psychotherapy](https://theawarenesscentre.com/trauma-counselling-psychotherapy/): Fees for trauma counselling and psychotherapy range from £65 – £150.
- [NHS Multilingual Counselling](https://theawarenesscentre.com/nhs-counselling-service/nhs-multilingual-counselling/): At the Awareness Centre, we work across all of our NHS Talking Therapies Services in Lambeth, Wandsworth and Sutton to actively support clients struggling with issues who want to speak to a therapist in their own language and with a cultural understanding.
- [Bereavement Counselling](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapy-services/bereavement-counselling/): Losing a loved one can be one of the most challenging experiences in life, often accompanied by a range of intense and overwhelming emotions. Bereavement Counselling can help you navigate and manage your feelings of loss. Our experienced bereavement counsellors understand the profound pain and sadness that grief can bring, and are here to support you through these difficult times. Book an appointment online or get in touch with our team to find the right therapist for you.

## Careers
- [Course Supervisors](https://theawarenesscentre.com/careers/supervisor/): The Awareness Centre Training School is interested in hearing from qualified supervisors of counselling for our Diploma in Integrative Counselling course. 
- [Counselling Tutors](https://theawarenesscentre.com/careers/counselling-tutor/): The Awareness Centre Training School is interested in hearing from experienced tutors of counselling for our Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Integrative Counselling courses, which all run in person from our three training centres in South West London. 

## TAC Team
- [Rachel Jackson – Finance Manager](https://theawarenesscentre.com/staff/rachel-jackson-finance/): Rachel Jackson is the Finance Manager. She has worked in finance for over 20 years, in a variety of industries, from the motor industry to the entertainment industry.
- [Lucy Barrett – HR Director](https://theawarenesscentre.com/staff/lucy-barrett-hr/): Lucy Barrett of Pallot Cook Consulting provides HR Director support to The Awareness Centre. Lucy has over 20 years of professional HR experience across industries from the pharmaceutical, media, manufacturing and banking sectors and the public sector.
- [Samantha Austin – Head of Finance](https://theawarenesscentre.com/staff/samantha-austin/): Samantha Austin is the Head of Finance at The Awareness Centre. She has worked in finance and payroll for over 25 years in various sectors, including a recruitment group, an outsourcing bureau and a day nursery. She also ran her own bookkeeping business for ten years during this time, acting as the finance team for small local businesses. Samantha has now joined our finance team to support the day-to-day running of the company.
- [Lesley Brown – Finance Director](https://theawarenesscentre.com/staff/lesley-brown/): Lesley Brown is a qualified accountant, she has held a variety of commercial accounting roles from purchase control, through to Finance Manager and for the last 12 years, Finance Director. She has experience in toys, property, a hair salon group, and even electric bikes. 

## Training School 
- [Maya Zaremba – Senior Academic Coordinator](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/maya-zaremba/): Maya Zaremba is a Senior Academic Coordinator for The Awareness Centre Training School, dedicated to supporting students and tutors throughout their educational journeys. She is currently completing an MSc as a Humanistic Psychotherapy trainee and actively working towards UKCP accreditation.
- [Oana Coman – Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/oana-coleman/): Oana Coman is a theory tutor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She aims to create a supportive, reflective, and engaging learning environment where students can develop both academically and personally as a practitioner. Her teaching approach is grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and respect, supporting students to build confidence, deepen understanding, and strengthen their professional identity as a counsellor.
- [Durim Dogani  – Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/durim-dogani/): Durim Dogani is a theory tutor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Durim is a BACP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Counselling Tutor with extensive experience teaching counselling and psychotherapy qualifications from Levels 2–6. He also works as a Visiting Lecturer in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent’s University London. Alongside his teaching, he maintains an active clinical practice providing psychotherapy, counselling, and supervision to individuals, couples, and trainee counsellors.
- [Tania Davis  – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/tania-davis-course-supervisor/): Tania Davis is a Course Supervisor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She is a UKCP Accredited psychotherapist and a UKCP recommended supervisor. She graduated from the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute in 2020 with an MSc in Person-centred and Experiential Psychotherapy.
- [Rebekah Jones  – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/rebekah-jones-course-supervisor/): Rebekah Jones is a Course Supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She qualified as a Psychotherapist at University of Brighton (PGDip Psychodynamic Psychotherapeutic Counselling 2017 and MSc Psychotherapy 2020), and later qualified as a Trauma Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Couples Therapist, CISM Practitioner and Clinical Supervisor. She works in private practice on the Isle of Wight. Rebekah has just won a Mental Health Excellence award for her practice as a Psychotherapist.
- [Dipti Solanki – Head of Teaching/Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/dipti-solanki/): Dipti Solanki is Head of Teaching for The Awareness Centre Training School. She is responsible for supporting the quality, development and delivery of teaching and learning across the training curriculum. She is also a Lead Tutor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling and brings to the role a deep commitment to education, high standards and lifelong learning.
- [Julieanne Steel  – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/julieanne-steel-course-supervisor/): Julieanne Steel is a Course Supervisor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She is a qualified Integrative Counsellor, CBT therapist and Clinical Supervisor. She is a registered member of the BACP and an Accredited Member of NCPS. Julieanne undertook vigorous training with The Minster Centre in London and CPCAB.
- [Tim Frost – Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/tim-frost/): Tim Frost is a Lead Tutor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Tim is a transpersonal integrative psychotherapist who is a visiting tutor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. He trained at Re-Vision, and is UKCP member registered and accredited, and BACP member accredited and registered. He has worked in private practice for 15 years.
- [Wayne Lawrence – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/wayne-lawrence/): Wayne Lawrence is a Course Supervisor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling course. Wayne is an Integrative trained Counsellor/therapist/Supervisor for 8 years that is in private practice in London and works both face to face and online with individuals, relationship dynamics (couples, siblings, parent to child etc).
- [Anna Bampou – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/anna-bampou/): Anna Bampou is a Course Supervisor. She is a qualified, experienced and BACP accredited counsellor for children, young people and adults, a clinical supervisor for counsellors and allied health professionals and an academic tutor for trainee counsellors. She has worked for 25 years in the public and private sectors. She is currently in private practice with clients, and as a supervisor, she works 1:1 and with groups in private practice and the charitable sector.
- [Joanne White – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/joanne-white/): Joanne White is a Course Supervisor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling course.  Joanne is an integrative counsellor and qualified Supervisor with a BA (Hons) in Counselling.  Joanne’s additional training in EMDR and Attachment-Informed EMDR informs a trauma-aware and gently attuned approach to both therapy and supervision.
- [Diana Rollanson-Williams – Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/diana-rollanson-williams-tutor/): Diana Rollanson-Williams is a Lead Tutor on the Diploma in Integrative Counselling course and is an experienced psychotherapist, therapeutic life coach, and supervisor who has been working with adults and young people for over 15 years having qualified at Goldsmiths University in psychodynamic counselling. She uses her varied experience in commercial, voluntary and statutory sectors to enhance her work.
- [Cesar Bueno – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/cesar-bueno/): Cesar Bueno is a Clinical Supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. He qualified as an Integrative Clinical Supervisor in December 2025 following his training in Clinical Supervision with TAC.
- [Mandy Wax – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/mandy-wax/): Mandy Wax is a Course Supervisor for TAC Training School. She trained as a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and now works integratively, incorporating aspects of Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Relational modalities. She is a qualified Clinical Supervisor and works in private practice in South East London. Mandy is the Director of Teaching at TAC Training School and one of the Lead Tutors on the Diploma in Counselling. She is also on the Training Committee at the Site for Contemporary Psychoanalysis in London.
- [Maria Bulgakova – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/maria-bulgakova/): Maria Bulgakova is the Course Supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Her work draws on psychodynamic, person-centred, transactional analysis, and Gestalt approaches, with a developing interest in Jungian and group analysis. She also holds a qualification as a PCE-CfD supervisor.
- [Mary-Claire Wilson – Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/mary-claire-wilson/): Mary-Claire Wilson is a Lead Tutor on TAC’s Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She’s a UKCP-accredited, BACP-registered Integrative psychotherapist and supervisor, with an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy. The modalities she integrates include person-centered, psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, relational, and body-oriented. She’s worked in private practice for the last 10 years, and in various settings, including at MIND, offering therapy to local communities, and with adults with long-term mental health issues as part of the Forest Community Project. She holds a firm commitment to culturally sensitive and anti-oppressive practice. She’s been a BAATN (Black, African and Asian Therapy Network) Conference Speaker.
- [Karen Lofters – Senior Academic Coordinator](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/karen-lofters-senior-academic-coordinator/): Karen Lofters is a Senior Academic Coordinator for The Awareness Centre Training School. Her role is to support students and tutors, and to ensure that all courses run smoothly. She supports students, staff and the faculty to ensure course objectives are met, and accurate school records are maintained.
- [Susan Crawley – External Verifier](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/susan-crawley-external-verifier/): Susan Crawley serves as an External Verifier for the counselling courses at The Awareness Centre Training School. In this role, she provides independent oversight to ensure the academic standards, fairness, and comparability of the school’s counselling programmes. She reviews assessment frameworks and processes, scrutinises the quality and consistency of marking, and submits annual external verifier reports. Acting as a critical friend, Susan supports the maintenance of robust academic standards and alignment with sector expectations and comparable institutions. While she does not assess individual student work, she verifies the integrity of assessment systems and standards of performance, safeguarding the quality and reputation of the training school’s counselling courses. Susan has had the pleasure of working as an External Examiner for several years with other Educational Universities.
- [John Gillespie – Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/john-gillespie-diploma-tutor/): John Gillespie is a tutor on TAC’s Diploma in Integrative Counselling. He is a NCPS-accredited Gestalt therapist whose specialisms include working with early life trauma. He practices therapy through a social justice lens – that is, believing it is impossible to support individual healing without engaging with wider systems of oppression – such as race, class, patriarchy; and with disconnect from the natural environment. In addition to therapy, John offers organisational consultancy in the fields of difference and diversity. He is the author/editor of a number of recently published books
- [Frankie Johnson – Visiting Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/frankie-johnson-diploma-tutor/): Frankie Johnson is a visiting tutor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. He works in Private Practice at The Awareness Centre in Tooting and Clapham. He has a BA Hons degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Sociology / Social Psychology), an Advanced Level Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, a Post Graduate Certificate in Addiction Psychology and Counselling and is a registered member of the BACP.
- [Maryam Samar – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/maryam-samar/): Maryam Samar is a Course Supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling course and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton.
- [Phil Norbury – Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/phil-norbury/): Philip Norbury is a tutor on TAC’s Diploma in Integrative Counselling. He is a UKCP-accredited Gestalt psychotherapeutic counsellor with practices in both London and Canterbury. Before becoming a psychotherapist, Phil spent fifteen years designing and maintaining gardens, which shaped his understanding of change, growth, and the interconnectedness of all things. When he began his own psychotherapeutic journey, he was delighted to discover Gestalt therapy, which fitted beautifully with his values and intuitions about healing and becoming.
- [Gareth Sammer – Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/gareth-sammer-tutor/): Gareth Sammer is a tutor on the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. He is a Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor who has worked in private practice since 2012. He has had experience working with several therapeutic organisations as well as providing TA Counselling and Psychotherapy training to groups and running his own workshops on setting up successful private therapy practices. He is a registered member of the UKCP and an accredited member of the NCPS.
- [Katharina Wolf – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/katharina-wolf-course-supervisor/): Katharina Wolf is a course supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Qualifying as an integrative counsellor in 2020, she subsequently completed her clinical supervisor training in 2026. Katharina works in private practice in South London.
- [Diana Rollanson-Williams – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/diana-rollanson-williams/): Diana Rollanson-Williams is an experienced psychotherapist, therapeutic life coach, and supervisor who has been working with adults and young people for over 15 years. She has delivered counselling and supervision in a wide range of settings including universities, local authorities and national charities, and has a special interest in trauma-informed practice, reflective supervision, and inclusive mental health support.
- [Charlene Birmingham – Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/charlene-birmingham/): Charlene Birmingham is a lead tutor on the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling and is a BACP accredited therapist. She also works in private practice and at a London university providing support to students who are experiencing mental health difficulties and/or are neurodivergent. Previously, Charlene has worked as a therapist in different settings: local counselling services, workplace counselling, drugs and alcohol recovery. She has a background of nearly 20 years working within university administration.
- [Josh Brostoff – Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/josh-brostoff-tutor/): Josh Brostoff is a lead tutor for TAC’s Diploma in Integrative Counselling. He is a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapist with an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy. His clinical orientation is informed by a strong interest in experiential dynamic psychotherapy, drawing particularly on AEDP and ISTDP. He currently volunteers at a low-cost clinic and with a residential programme supporting men in recovery from addiction.
- [Elaine McGregor – Lead Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/elaine-mcgregor/): Elaine MacGregor is a counselling tutor for TAC’s Foundation Certificate in counselling, a BACP accredited counsellor and a supervisor.  She also works in her private practice. Elaine has experience working with charities, schools and clients from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and believes awareness of difference and diversity is key to foster equality.
- [Carl Barge – Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/carl-barge-lead-diploma-tutor/): Carl Barge is the Lead Tutor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. He qualified as an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor at Roehampton University (BSc Hons 2006) and later qualified as a Clinical Supervisor. Carl works in private practice in South London.
- [Jessica Elliott – Senior Academic Coordinator](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/jessica-elliott/): Jessica Elliott is a Senior Academic Coordinator for The Awareness Centre Training School. Her role is to support students and tutors to ensure all courses run smoothly. She supports students, staff, and faculty to ensure course objectives are met, and accurate school records are maintained.
- [Michael McLinn – Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/michael-mclinn/): Michael McLinn is a Counselling Psychotherapist with ten years experience and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is a visiting tutor on the Diploma in Integrative Counselling Diploma.
- [Mariana Hernandez – Lead Foundation Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/mariana-hernandez/): Mariana Hernandez is a lead tutor for the Foundation Certificate in Counselling. She trained as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and is also trained in EMDR for trauma treatment.
- [Denise Sims – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/denise-sims-supervisor/): Denise Sims is a Course Supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling.  She is a Psychotherapist and Integrative Supervisor. She trained at the Metanoia Institute in London and is a Certified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist (CTA). She holds a Post Qualification Diploma in Integrative Supervision for Individuals and Groups.
- [Anna Bampou – Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/anna-bampou-lead-diploma-tutor/): Anna Bampou is the Lead Tutor on the Diploma in Clinical Supervision. She is a qualified, experienced and BACP accredited counsellor for children, young people and adults, a clinical supervisor for counsellors and allied health professionals and an academic tutor for trainee counsellors. She has worked for 25 years in the public and private sectors. She is currently in private practice with clients, and as a supervisor, she works 1:1 and with groups in private practice and the charitable sector.
- [Emma Leonce – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/emma-leonce-course-supervisor/): Emma Leonce is the Course Supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She is qualified with a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Adult Supervision at CCPE (Centre for counselling and psychotherapy education). Emma works in private practice in West London.  
- [Chisom Deborah – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/chisom-deborah-course-supervisor/): Chisom Deborah is a Course Supervisor for the TAC training school. She is a qualified Person-Centred Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, with a diploma in Trauma Therapy and over 10 years of therapeutic experience. She is a registered member of the BACP and has been running her own private practice for the past 6 years. Chisom’s supervision experience extends to supporting staff working in schools, children’s care homes and more recently as a clinical supervisor at The Awareness Centre Training School.
- [Elaine McGregor – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/elaine-mcgregor-course-supervisor/): Elaine MacGregor is a Course Supervisor for TAC Training School. She qualified as an Integrative Counsellor and later trained as a Clinical Supervisor. Elaine works in private practice in South West London and is also a Counselling Tutor.
- [Lucy Whitehead – Training School Manager](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/lucy-whitehead/): Lucy Whitehead is the Training School Manager for The Awareness Centre Training School. Her role is to ensure all courses are delivered efficiently whilst providing support to students.
- [ShediYah HatNebMaoo – Lead Diploma Tutor/Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/shediyah-hatnebmaoo/): ShediYah HatNebMaoo is a Lead Tutor and Course Supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She is a qualified Transpersonal Child, Adolescent & Family Therapist (MA), Intercultural Counsellor, and Clinical Supervisor. As a registered member of the BACP, she adheres to its ethical code and professional standards, ensuring integrity and depth in her work with both clients and students.
- [Ash Phipps – Study Skills Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/ash-phipps-tutor/): Ash Phipps is a study skills tutor and provider of support for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). She facilitates an academic support workshop during the first module of all our counselling and supervision courses at TAC. During this workshop, Ash guides students through the Harvard Referencing system and discusses the essays they will write throughout their course.
- [Domenica Stilwell – Head of Teaching/Lead Diploma Tutor/Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/domenica-stilwell/): Domenica Stilwell, a BACP-accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist, is the Head of Teaching for The Awareness Centre Training School. She oversees the quality, development, and delivery of teaching and learning throughout the training curriculum. As a Theory and Lead Tutor on the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling, she teaches Existentialism, Psychodynamic and Object Relations theories, and a Trauma-Informed Introduction to Psychopathology Module, outlining the clinical presentations of the more severe mental health issues, exploring their possible causes, and showing different ways of addressing and working with them in the clinical setting. She is also a Course Supervisor.
- [Philippa Madden – Senior Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/philippa-madden/): Philippa Madden is the Senior Course Supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. And qualified as an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (BSc Hons at Roehampton University 2012). In 2014 Philippa qualified with a Diploma in Clinical Supervision of Both Individuals and Groups, whilst managing two counselling services for Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham.
- [Bonny Allyson – Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/bonny-allyson/): Bonny Allyson is a tutor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling, delivering the Suicide and Risk Assessment and Difference and Diversity workshops, and the Diploma in Clinical Supervision. She has considerable teaching experience and has worked extensively within the charity sector, with schools and councils, the prison service as a therapist and clinical supervisor, as well as working in private practice.
- [Prof. Windy Dryden – Visiting Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/windy-dryden/): Windy Dryden is Emeritus Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmiths University of London and has been working in the field of counselling and psychotherapy since 1975. He was one of the first people in Britain to be trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and has trained with Drs. Albert Ellis, Aaron T. Beck and Arnold Lazarus. He has also trained at the University of Warwick where he was awarded an MSc in Psychotherapy.
- [Dr Susie Orbach – Visiting Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/dr-susie-orbach/): Susie Orbach is a psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, writer and co-founder of The Women’s Therapy Centre in London (1976) and The WTCI in New York (1981).
- [Sam Hughes – Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/sam-hughes/): Sam Hughes is a psychodynamic tutor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She also teaches our short course on Object Relations and Attachment Theory & Practice. She is BACP registered and accredited, having trained integratively before using a psychodynamic approach as her core modality. She has worked as a psychodynamic therapist in private practice for 9 years. She also works in the NHS with vulnerable patients at two Central London GP practices. She was given the Award for Outstanding Contribution to the NHS by The Royal College of General Practitioners 2020.
- [Mirek Polanowski – Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/mirek-polanowski/): Mirek Polanowski is a theory tutor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling, teaching the Person Centred Approach, and runs the Working with Addiction and Working with Bereavement & Loss workshops. Mirek is an accredited BACP and registered FDAP counsellor, and a clinical supervisor. He works in private practice in London.
- [Eleni Henderson – Visiting Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/eleni-henderson/): Eleni Henderson is a visiting tutor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She is a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist and runs her private practice in North London. Eleni works from a psychodynamic approach to counselling and is bilingual in English and Greek.
- [Dr Catherine Wilson – Visiting Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/dr-catherine-wilson/): Dr Catherine Wilson is a visiting tutor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She is a Consultant General Adult and Perinatal Psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and the Sloane Court Clinic.
- [Amy Launder – Visiting Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/amy-launder/): Amy Launder is a visiting tutor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She is a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Psychological Coach working in private practice in south west London.
- [Dr Soumitra Burman-Roy – Visiting Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/dr-soumitra-burman-roy/): Dr Soumitra Burman-Roy is a visiting tutor for the TAC Integrative Diploma in counselling. He is a Consultant Psychiatrist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and the Sloane Court Clinic.
- [Steve Henfrey – Lead Foundation Tutor/Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/steve-henfrey/): Steve Henfrey is a lead tutor for the Foundation Certificate in Counselling and a tutor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. He is a Solution focused practitioner with over 30 years’ experience of working in relational occupations and is a member of BACP.
- [Sara-Jane Mulryan – Academic Coordinator](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/sara-jane-mulryan-coordinator/): Sara-Jane Mulryan is a Coordinator for The Awareness Centre Training School. Her role is to support the students, tutors and Training School team to ensure the courses run smoothly. As a former student of the Training School, Sara-Jane is uniquely placed to understand the student’s journey to becoming a counsellor.
- [Ben Dustin – Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/ben-dustin-diploma-tutor/): Ben Dustin is a theory tutor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling.  He is a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) with an MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).  Ben has over 10 years’ clinical experience and has worked for various charities providing counselling and psychotherapy as well as working in private practice. 
- [Michelle Pereira – Training School Manager](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/michelle-pereira/): Michelle Pereira is the Manager for The Awareness Centre Training School.  Her role is to ensure all courses are delivered efficiently whilst providing support to students.
- [Ewa Romanowska – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/ewa-romanowska/): Ewa Romanowska is the Course Supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She is qualified Integrative counsellor and Supervisor and is a registered member of the BACP. Ewa's Integrative approach draws on psychodynamic and humanistic theories, including Gestalt and CBT.
- [Mandy Wax – Director of Teaching/Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/mandy-wax-course-lead/): Mandy Wax is the Director of Teaching for The Awareness Centre Training School. She is responsible for the teaching and learning on the training programmes. She is also a Lead Tutor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Mandy is a psychoanalyst, psychotherapist and educator. 

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## TAC Clinical
- [Jake Parker](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/jake-parker/): Jake Parker
- [Nasrin Rashid](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/nasrin-rashid/): Nasrin Rashid is a trainee counsellor working with adults, offering a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. Her integrative approach enables her to draw on different therapeutic perspectives to meet each client’s individual needs. Through her work with clients, Nasrin has developed a deep appreciation for the importance of listening to each person’s story and recognising the unique experiences that shape who they are. She understands that beginning therapy can feel daunting and is committed to creating a therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, valued and accepted.
- [Hasan Naeem](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/hasan-naeem/): Hasan Naeem
- [Bev Boyd](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/bevboyd/): Self-Esteem
- [Nik Shah](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/nik-shah/): Nik Shah is a trainee integrative counsellor and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).  He works within the Lambeth Talking Therapies team, seeing NHS patients in Brixton.  Nik is currently in his second year working towards an advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre.
- [Ana Moens-Lecumberri](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/ana-moens-lecumberri/): Ana Moens-Lecumberri is a trainee integrative counsellor and is a member with the BACP. She works within the NHS Lambeth Talking Therapies for The Awareness Centre and is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre Training School.
- [Rabaya Ahad](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/rabaya-ahad/): Rabaya Ahad (Rima) is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered student member of the BACP, currently working within The NHS counselling service in Lambeth while completing her training in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. She works within an ethical framework and is committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice, ensuring that the support she offers is safe, responsive, and grounded in the needs of each individual she supports.
- [Ileana Giudice](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/ileana-giudice/): Ileana Giudice is a trainee counsellor, registered with the BACP, currently supporting NHS clients in Lambeth while completing a Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre in Clapham. Her training is grounded in a person-centred orientation, emphasising empathy, respect, and sensitivity to each client’s lived experience and inner perspective. Alongside her core training, Ileana is deepening her knowledge of trauma to ensure she can work with care and awareness with clients who have experienced distressing or complex events.
- [Aarushi Shah](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/aarushi-shah/): Self-esteem
- [Louis Moss](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/louis-moss/): Louis Moss is a trainee integrative counsellor, registered with BACP and he works at The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service in Clapham, He understands how important it is to find a therapist you can trust — someone you feel comfortable with, who listens without judgement, understands your experiences, and supports you in a way that feels right for you. He aims to offer a warm, compassionate, and collaborative space where you can explore whatever may be binging you to therapy at your own pace.
- [Rita Pancho](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/rita-pancho/): Rita Panchoo is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works with NHS Talking Therapy Services in Lambeth. Rita is developing her clinical experience by supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Her integrative training enables her to draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, tailoring her work to each client’s individual needs and creating a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative, compassionate, and responsive.
- [Jade Simmons](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/jade-simmons/): Anxiety
- [Kitty Felix-Smith](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/kitty-felix-smith-2/): Kitty Felix-Smith is a trainee Humanistic Psychotherapist and a Student Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). They are currently working towards a Master’s in Humanistic Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling at The Awareness Centre, and work within The Awareness Centre’s NHS Counselling Service in Lambeth. Kitty is developing their clinical experience by supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Their humanistic training focuses on self-awareness, personal growth, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship, allowing them to offer compassionate and individualised support tailored to each client’s unique experiences and needs.
- [Adam Davies](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/adam-davies/): Adam Davies is a trainee psychotherapist and a registered student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at The Awareness Centre and is completing his placement with NHS Talking Therapy in Sutton. Adam is developing his clinical experience by supporting adults presenting with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety and workplace-related stress. His integrative training enables him to draw on different therapeutic approaches, tailoring therapy to the individual needs and goals of each client.
- [Beth Squires](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/beth-squires/): Beth Squires is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is in the final year of her Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works within The Awareness Centre’s NHS Counselling Service in Sutton. Beth is developing her clinical experience by supporting clients presenting with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Working integratively allows her to draw on a variety of psychotherapeutic perspectives, including Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Solution-Focused approaches, tailoring therapy to meet the unique needs of each individual.
- [Claire Matin](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/claire-matin-2/): Claire is an integrative counsellor in training and is registered with the BACP. She is working towards her Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works within their low-cost counselling service online. Her approach is warm, relational and grounded in compassion. She believes that therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, heard and understood, and that meaningful change can emerge through both insight and connection. She works collaboratively with clients, supporting them to explore their experiences at their own pace, strengthen self-awareness and build on their existing strengths, while offering gentle challenge where helpful.
- [Ursula Kelly](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/ursulakelly/): Ursula Kelly is a psychotherapist working in private practice at The Awareness Centre in Clapham and within a specialist NHS service. She holds a Masters in Art Psychotherapy, is trained in EMDR, and has additional training in somatic, body‑based approaches, allowing her to work integratively across these modalities. Ursula is registered with the HCPC and BACP and is a member of BAAT. She is also a clinical supervisor and reflective practice facilitator. She works with clients individually and in groups, predominantly with adults, and has experience working with children.
- [Otis Kirby-Dunkley](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/otis-kirby-dunkley/): Otis Kirby-Dunkley is a trainee integrative counsellor studying towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and practicing with NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth. They are a BACP registered student member and support clients through NHS Talking Therapies within a GP surgery setting. Otis works with clients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties and draws on an integrative approach that combines person-centred, Gestalt, psychodynamic, and solution-focused perspectives. This allows them to adapt their way of working to each client’s individual needs, experiences, and goals. Otis is committed to providing a confidential, supportive, and compassionate space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while developing greater self-awareness and understanding.
- [Amanda Sweeney](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/amanda-sweeney/): Amanda Sweeney is a traineecounsellor studying towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and practicing with NHS Talking Therapies in Wandsworth. She is in the final year of her training and is a BACP registered student member, as well as a member of The Person-Centred Association. Amanda has also completed additional training in Cancer Support and Suicide Awareness and Response. Her integrative approach enables her to tailor therapy to each client’s individual needs, drawing on person-centred, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches to provide flexible, compassionate support. Amanda works with clients experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties and is committed to offering a confidential, safe, and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at a pace that feels right for them.
- [Maria Malapheeva](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/maria-malapheeva/): AnxietySelf-esteemIsolation & LonelinessMaria Malapheeva is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is currently completing an Advanced BACP-accredited Diploma in Integrative Counselling with The Awareness Centre and works with The NHS Lambeth Counselling Service. Maria works with clients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, isolation, loss, and life transitions. Her integrative training allows her to draw on different therapeutic approaches, including person-centred therapy, somatic awareness, and psychodynamic understanding, tailoring her work to each individual client and their unique experiences.
- [Logan Cartwright](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/logan-cartwright/): Logan Cartwright is a trainee counsellor studying towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and practicing with NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth. She is a BACP registered student member and has experience supporting clients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-doubt, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Logan’s integrative approach enables her to tailor therapy to each client’s individual needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic models to provide flexible, collaborative support. She is committed to creating a confidential, safe, and supportive environment where clients feel able to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly, while developing greater self-awareness and confidence in navigating life’s challenges.
- [Silvia Imbergamo](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/silvia-imbergamo/): Silvia Imbergamo is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is currently completing her Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works with the NHS Talking Therapy in Lambeth. Silvia is developing her clinical experience by supporting clients experiencing a range of emotional difficulties, life changes, and personal concerns. Her integrative training enables her to draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and tailor her work to meet each client’s individual needs, creating a therapeutic experience that is collaborative, responsive, and supportive.
- [Monika Vostrcilova](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/monika-vostrcilova/): Monika Vostrcilova is a trainee counsellor currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. She works with clients through The Awareness Centre’s NHS Lambeth Counselling Service, supporting adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties. Monika is developing her clinical experience working with clients presenting with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, grief, attachment difficulties, identity concerns, and relationship challenges. Her integrative training enables her to draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring her work to each client’s unique needs while providing a compassionate, ethical, and collaborative therapeutic service.
- [Lee Lowe](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/lee-lowe-2/): Lee Lowe is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service and is currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
- [Natalia Szczepanska](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/natalia-szczepanska/): Natalia Szczepanska is a trainee counsellor studying towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and practicing with NHS Talking Therapies in Wandsworth. She is a BACP registered student member and previously completed a Foundation Certificate in Counselling. Natalia’s integrative training enables her to draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, allowing her to tailor her work to each client’s individual needs, experiences, and therapeutic goals. Natalia is committed to providing a confidential, supportive, and collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while developing greater self-awareness and resilience.
- [Ana Maria Grigore](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/ana-maria-grigore/): Everyone deserves to be understood rather than judged.
- [Michael Bascombe](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/michaelbascombe/): Michael Bascombe is an integrative counsellor working in private practice at The Awareness Centre in Tooting, London and online. He holds a Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy MBACP. Alongside his private practice, Michael has gained valuable clinical experience supporting adults within NHS Talking Therapies, providing shot-term counselling for clients experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. He works with adults aged 18 and over, supporting them through anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity concerns and life transitions.
- [Corinne Juerakhan](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/corinne-juerakhan/): Corinne Juerakhan is a trainee counsellor working with the Awareness Centre’s Low-Cost Counselling Service in Clapham. She is training towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and works from an integrative perspective, drawing primarily on the person-centred approach. Corinne is a registered student member of the BACP and is committed to working within the BACP Ethical Framework, providing a safe, confidential and supportive space for clients.
- [Paul Walters](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/paul-walters/): Paul Walters is a second year student at the The Awareness Centre studying a diploma in Integrative Counselling. This means he has been trained in a variety of counselling modalities including Person Centred, Gestalt, Solution Focused and Psychodynamic and whilst he has a bias towards some modalities he is equally able to draw upon some of the work he has undertaken whilst studying the other modalities.
- [Elizabeth Tollet](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/elizabeth-tollet/): Elizabeth Tollett is a trainee integrative counsellor practicing online in Wandsworth with NHS Talking Therapies. She is a BACP registered student member and is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling with The Awareness Centre. Elizabeth has experience supporting adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, relationship difficulties, bereavement, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Her integrative approach allows her to draw on a range of therapeutic models to support each client as an individual, while being grounded in the belief that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. Elizabeth works with clients to explore their experiences, develop greater self-understanding, and find ways of responding to life’s challenges with increased awareness and self-compassion.
- [Simon Marshall](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/simon-marshall/): Simon Marshall is a trainee integrative counsellor, currently practicing in Wandsworth. He is a BACP registered student member and is working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling with The Awareness Centre. Simon has experience supporting clients through NHS talking therapies and offers an integrative approach that combines different therapeutic perspectives to meet each client’s unique needs. His work is grounded in person-centred principles, with a focus on building a trusting, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. He draws on a range of approaches, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and mindfulness-based techniques, to support clients in exploring their experiences and developing meaningful ways forward.
- [Claire Lapham](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/clairelapham/): PTSD
- [Mini Rajendran](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/min-rajendran/): Mini is a trainee integrative counsellor working within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service. She is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and is committed to providing a warm, ethical, and compassionate therapeutic service. Mini is a student member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. 
- [Mary Coote](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/mary-coote/): Mary Coote is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered student member of the BACP. She is currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and is developing her clinical practice at Wandsworth through supervised client work, ongoing learning and reflective practice. Mary works with adults in a therapeutic setting, offering a confidential, compassionate and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences and challenges. Her integrative approach allows her to draw from a range of therapeutic theories and techniques, enabling her to adapt her work to meet the individual needs, preferences and goals of each client. She is guided by the BACP Ethical Framework and is committed to providing ethical, respectful and client-centred support.
- [Alice Brown](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/alice-brown/): Alice Brown is an integrative counsellor and a registered member of the BACP, committed to working within its Ethical Framework to provide safe, professional and compassionate therapy. She holds a BA (Hons) in English Language and is currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Alice is completing her clinical training at The Awareness Centre and is undertaking a placement in Wandsworth, where she works with adult clients experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Her integrative approach enables her to draw on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic models, adapting her work to meet each client’s individual needs, experiences and goals rather than applying a single approach to everyone.
- [Sophie Vallance](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sophie-vallance/): Sophie Vallance is a trainee integrative counsellor at The Awareness Centre, and a member of the BACP. She works within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service in Tooting and is currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Sophie works sensitively and relationally, helping you explore your inner thoughts and physical and emotional experiences at a pace that feels safe. Her approach is warm, attuned, and non-judgemental, helping to create a grounding and compassionate presence. She listens deeply and reflects collaboratively, creating a space where you can feel heard and understood. This can help strengthen your sense of inner safety and self-worth, enabling you to find a way forward that works for you.
- [Kara Rosenberg](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/kara-rosenberg/): Kara Rosenberg is a trainee counsellor working currently completing an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre alongside an MSc in Psychology and working at the NHS Talking Therapies in Sutton. She is a registered student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Kara is developing her clinical experience through her work with clients presenting with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Her integrative training allows her to draw from different therapeutic approaches, with particular influences from Person-Centred and Gestalt modalities, enabling her to adapt her way of working to the unique needs and goals of each client.
- [Nulu Nawanyanga](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/nulu-nawanyanga/): Nulu Nawanyanga is a trainee counselling psychologist and psychotherapist, and a person-centred counsellor. They are a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and are registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Nulu is currently working towards professional qualification in counselling psychology and psychotherapy, developing their clinical practice through supervised client work. They hold a degree in Business Management, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and a Level 7 qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership.
- [Sonata Laureckyte](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sonata-laureckyte/): Sonata Laureckyte is currently undertaking advanced clinical training in Integrative Counselling and is a member of the BACP and NCPS, as well as a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS). She is completing a placement within NHS services and also volunteers with the Shout crisis text service, supporting individuals experiencing emotional distress. Her academic background includes a BSc in Psychology with Business, an MSc in Occupational and Business Psychology, a Graduate Certificate in Psychodynamic Practice, and a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Sonata brings together psychological knowledge and therapeutic understanding in a thoughtful, grounded, and compassionate way, supporting clients with care, professionalism, and sensitivity.
- [Joshua Machado](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/joshua-machado/): Joshua Machado is a trainee Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. He is currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre, with the aim of later qualifying in Art Psychotherapy (MA). Joshua works within The Awareness Centre’s short-term, solution-focused talking therapy service for NHS Wandsworth and also supports young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through a number of creative education charities. He works from an integrative approach, drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities to meet the individual needs of each client.
- [Adelina Borodulina](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/adelina-borodulina/): Adelina Borodulina is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. Adelina works from an integrative approach, tailoring her way of working to meet the unique needs of each client rather than relying on one fixed therapeutic model. Her training enables her to draw on a range of therapeutic perspectives to support clients in a way that feels collaborative, responsive, and appropriate to their individual circumstances. She is developing her clinical experience by supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
- [Anita Kedziora](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/anita-kedziora/): Anita Kedziora is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She holds a BSc in Psychology and Counselling and is currently undertaking further professional training towards qualification as a counsellor  at The Awareness Centre and practicing within the NHS Talking Therapy Services in Lambeth. Anita works within a supervised, ethical framework in line with BACP standards, and is committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
- [Natalia Dybinska](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/natalia-dybinska/): Natalia Dybinska is a trainee integrative counsellor, a registered student member of the BACP, and is currently working towards a Level 5 qualification in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. She works within The NHS Talking Therapy Services in Lambeth as part of her clinical training. Natalia holds an MSc in Psychology (Conversion), a BSc in Criminology, and a Level 5 Diploma in Coaching. Her academic background and counselling training provide her with a strong theoretical foundation, which she applies thoughtfully in her clinical work.
- [Harry de Ayala-Rutherford](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/harry-de-ayala-rutherford/): Harry de Ayala-Rutherford is a trainee Integrative Counsellor currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and is a registered member of the BACP.
- [Krystal Frimpong](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/krystal-frimpong/): Krystal Frimpong is a trainee Integrative Counsellor currently studying at The Awareness Centre (TAC) and works with NHS patients through Lambeth Council. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is committed to ethical, inclusive practice.
- [Simona Webb](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/simona-webb/): Simona Webb is a trainee integrative counsellor studying at The Awareness Centre’s and practicing at the NHS Talking Therapies in Wandsworth. She is a BACP registered student member and is currently studying towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling with The Awareness Centre. She also holds a Foundation Certificate in Counselling (Level 4 equivalent). Simona has experience supporting clients through a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, stress, burnout, feelings of overwhelm, and periods of change or uncertainty. Her integrative approach allows her to draw on a range of therapeutic ideas and methods, adapting her way of working to each client’s individual needs, experiences, and circumstances. She is committed to offering a confidential, supportive, and respectful space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences at their own pace.
- [Jessica Moody](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/jessica-moody/): Jessica Moody is a trainee integrative counsellor and is a student member of the BACP. She works with NHS patients in Lambeth. She is working towards an advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre.
- [Diana Gomez-Duque – NHS Senior Counselling Coordinator](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/diana-gomez-duque-nhs-senior-counselling-coordinator/): Diana Gomez-Duque is the NHS Senior Counselling Coordinator at The Awareness Centre. She is passionate about contributing to environments where both clients and practitioners can thrive. She finds great fulfilment in being part of the wider journey of transformation that mental health services make possible and is motivated by the positive impact that accessible, well-organised support can have on people’s lives. Known for her collaborative approach, emotional resilience, and strong attention to detail, she is committed to finding practical solutions, maintaining high professional standards, and supporting teams to achieve the best possible outcomes. Her aim is to help create a seamless and supportive experience that enables therapeutic services to operate at their very best.
- [Sara Vida](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sara-vida/): Sara Vida is a trainee integrative counsellor registered with the BACP. She is currently completing her Diploma in Integrative Counselling and works within NHS Talking Therapies Wandsworth. With 14 years of experience in health and social care, she has developed a strong understanding of the emotional and relational difficulties people can face across different stages of life, and this continues to inform a compassionate and reflective approach to her clinical work.
- [Sara Vida – Senior Counselling Coordinator](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sara-vida-2/): Sara Vida is a Senior Counselling Coordinator at The Awareness Centre and a trainee integrative counsellor registered with the BACP. She is currently completing her Diploma in Integrative Counselling and brings over 14 years of experience in health and social care, giving her a deep understanding of the emotional and relational difficulties people can face.
- [Elizabeth Akindutire – Senior Counselling Coordinator](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/elizabeth-akindutire/): Elizabeth Akindutire is a Senior Counselling Coordinator at The Awareness Centre, where she supports the effective delivery of clinical services through therapist recruitment, service administration, clinical reporting, and the coordination of key operational processes. Working closely with the clinical team, she is committed to ensuring clients can access high-quality, ethical, and inclusive counselling.
- [Jessica Norte – NHS Team Leader Lambeth](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/jessica-norte-nhs-team-leader-lambeth-2/): Jessica Norte is a Clinical Team Leader for NHS Lambeth at The Awareness Centre, where she provides training and support to student counsellors during their clinical placements. She is passionate about encouraging both personal development and professional resilience, offering a warm, supportive approach while providing challenge when beneficial.
- [Fausto Larenza](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/fausto-larenza/): Fausto Larenza is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He is currently completing an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works with online clients through The Awareness Centre’s NHS Lambeth Counselling Service. Fausto holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is developing his clinical experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. His integrative training allows him to draw on different therapeutic approaches, adapting his way of working to each client’s individual experiences, needs, and goals. He is committed to creating a therapeutic relationship grounded in respect, confidentiality, and the BACP ethical framework.
- [Simon Bubb](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/simon-bubb/): Simon Bubb is a trainee integrative counsellor and is registered with the BACP. He works within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service in Tooting, and is currently working towards an advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Simon offers a warm, attentive and non-judgemental space for you to explore the challenges and questions you would like to bring to therapy, including anxiety, depression and life transitions. As a counsellor he offers skilled companionship – being alongside you and offering compassion, perspective and understanding as you walk your own unique path.
- [Daniel Woods](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/daniel-woods-2/): Daniel Woods is an integrative and relational therapist in training, working towards a Diploma/MA in Integrative Psychotherapy at Minster Centre, and is registered with the BACP. They work as a trainee psychotherapist within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost service in Clapham.
- [Jonjo Jury Andrews](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/jonjo-jury-andrews/): Jonjo Jury Andrews
- [Rosa Mauger](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/rosa-mauger/): Rosa Mauger is a trainee integrative counsellor registered with the BACP. She works within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service in Clapham and also provides support to adult students at a training provider in London. Currently, Rosa is working towards the Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
- [Dominique Zec Jacota](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/dominique-zec-jacota/): Dominique Zec Jacota is a dedicated trainee integrative counsellor currently providing therapeutic support with The Awareness Centre’s Low-Cost Counselling service. As a registered student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she adheres to a strict ethical framework, ensuring a safe, confidential, and professional environment for every client. Zec is currently completing a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and is aiming to gain significant clinical experience working within the low-cost counselling service in Tooting. Her commitment to delivering high-quality mental health support is available to a diverse range of individuals within the local community.
- [Martina Moh – Counselling Manager](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/martina-moh-4/): Martina Moh is the Counselling Manager for The Awareness Centre, supporting the effective delivery of counselling services through therapist coordination, placement support, recruitment processes, and service delivery.
- [Ngozi Nmaju-France](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/ngozi-nmaju-france/): Ngozi Nmaju-France is a trainee counsellor currently completing a BACP-accredited Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. She is developing her clinical experience by supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties while working within The Awareness Centre’s counselling service in Sutton. Ngozi works within the BACP Ethical Framework to provide safe, reflective and professional support. Her integrative training enables her to tailor therapy to each individual, drawing on person-centred principles alongside a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s unique needs and circumstances.
- [Ashleigh Dyer](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/ashleigh-dyer/): Ashleigh Dyer is a trainee counsellor working with The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service in Tooting. Ashleigh works with an integrative therapeutic approach and is pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She is a registered student member with the BACP.
- [Aliia Isaeva](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/aliia-isaeva/): Aliia Isaeva is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works within The Awareness Centre’s NHS counselling service. Alongside her integrative training, Aliia brings a strong Gestalt background, which informs her focus on emotional awareness, the present moment, and the therapeutic relationship. Her training enables her to draw from different therapeutic approaches and adapt her work to meet the individual needs and experiences of each client.
- [Tarragon Elder](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/tarragon-elder/): Tarragon Elder
- [Rebecca Wood](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/rebecca-wood/): Rebecca Wood is working towards her MA in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling and is a student member of the BACP. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Neuroscience. She works with The Awareness Centre’s low-cost service in Tooting offering face to face counselling and psychotherapy. Rebecca provides a welcoming, non-judgemental and confidential space for clients to reflect on their life experiences, current difficulties and hopes for the future. As an integrative practitioner, she can adapt her therapeutic approach to suit the client’s individual needs; utilising psychodynamic theories about our early relationships, humanistic ideas about our innate capacity to discover and change ourselves or working with practical, cognitive behavioural strategies to feel more at ease.
- [Pardis Rezvani](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/pardis-rezvani/): Pardis Rezvani is a trainee integrative practitioner currently completing a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. She has previously completed an undergraduate degree in Clinical Psychology, as well as two master’s degrees: one in Psychology and one in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health. She works within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service in Clapham and is a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
- [Joanna Lewis](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/joanna-lewis/): Anxiety
- [Ulrike Schmidt](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/ulrike-schmidt/): Ulrike Schmidt (she/her) is a trainee counsellor, currently completing her final year towards the Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre Training School. She is a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is committed to working within the ethical framework, supported by regular supervision.
- [Charlotte White – Clinical Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/charlotte-white/): Charlotte White has a MSc in Person Centred Psychotherapy from Metanoia Institute. She also has Masters degrees in Human Rights Law (LLM) and Social Work (MA). Charlotte is qualified in mentalisation based therapy, mindfulness for stress reduction, and EMDR. She is currently studying for a PhD at Edinburgh University with a focus on the experience of childlessness. Charlotte is accredited by the BACP. She is also accredited by EMDR Europe and offers EMDR therapy.
- [Talya West](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/talya-west/): Talya West is a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor. She has a Master’s degree in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is a registered member of the BACP British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and works in private practice at The Awareness Centre in Tooting.
- [Flora Henderson](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/flora-henderson/): Flora Henderson is a trainee integrative counsellor offering a warm, reflective, and collaborative space in which you can explore what feels difficult, confusing, or painful in your life. She works relationally, meaning that she sees the therapeutic relationship itself as central to healing, and she practises in line with the guidelines of the UKCP. Feeling understood, safe, and genuinely met is often the foundation for meaningful change. Flora’s approach is grounded in a relational and existential perspective, informed by attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, and feminist and social justice thinking. She is interested not only in your individual experiences, but also in the wider personal, relational, and cultural contexts that shape how you see yourself and the world.
- [Anna Cawood](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/anna-cawood/): Anna Cawood, known as Luchie, is a trainee integrative counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works within The Awareness Centre’s Low Cost Service in Clapham and is currently completing her Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She will begin an MSc in Psychology in September 2026.
- [Shars Maestri](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/shars-maestri/): Anxiety
- [Edward Fennelly](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/edward-fennelly/): Edward Fennelly is an integrative counsellor working in private practice at The Awareness Centre in Tooting. His approach combines person-centred therapy and psychodynamic theory. He holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the BACP. Ed provides a non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings, recognising that each individual is the expert on their own life, even if this may not feel true at the beginning of therapy. By building a strong therapeutic relationship in which clients feel understood and supported, he encourages them to challenge themselves and develop their self-esteem and self-worth.
- [ShediYah HatNebMaoo](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/shediyah-hatnebmaoo-3/): Life TransitionsFamily IssuesBereavement & LossWorkplace IssuesShediYah HatNebMaoo is an integrative counsellor who offers a safe, compassionate, and reflective therapeutic space for individuals facing emotional, relational, and life challenges. ShediYah understands that reaching out to a counsellor can feel daunting, and that many people live with mental health difficulties, personal crises, or relationship struggles for far longer than is healthy. While friends and loved ones can offer support, there often comes a point when deeper, professional guidance is needed. Taking that step to seek counselling is, in itself, a meaningful movement toward change and healing.
- [William Gracia](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/william-gracia/): William Gracia, known as Will, is currently in the final year of a BSc in Person-Centred Pluralistic Counselling at Metanoia Institute. Rooted in Person-Centred values, he integrates pluralistic methods into his practice. Will’s therapeutic approach centres on building a collaborative, respectful, and non judgemental therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe to explore their experiences at their own pace. Working from a pluralistic framework allows him to adapt his approach to meet each client’s unique needs, drawing on different therapeutic methods while remaining grounded in person-centred principles such as empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard.
- [May Ann Bravo](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/therapists-awareness-centre-may-ann-bravo/): May Ann Bravo is a trainee counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has completed a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling and is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. May Ann supports NHS clients through The Awareness Centre’s counselling service in Lambeth and is developing her clinical experience with adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. She follows an integrative counselling approach, tailoring therapy to each client’s individual needs and drawing on different therapeutic skills to support clients in exploring their experiences, gaining insight, and developing practical approaches to manage life’s pressures.
- [Jen Langrish](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/jen-langrish/): Jen Langrish offers a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences at their own pace. She understands that starting counselling can feel like a significant step and aims to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel able to talk openly and be heard with care and respect.
- [Valentina Gkoulieva](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/valentina-gkoulieva/): Valentina Gkoulieva is a trainee integrative counsellor practicing with NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Valentina is currently undertaking professional counselling training and working towards qualification in integrative counselling. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in psychological theory, human development, and emotional wellbeing across the lifespan, which informs her thoughtful and reflective approach to therapeutic work. Valentina is committed to providing a confidential, supportive, and respectful space where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace.
- [Mala Kalsi](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/mala-kalsi/): Mala Kalsi is an integrative counsellor working within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service, offering accessible, ethically grounded support in a collaborative therapeutic environment. Her approach draws on humanistic and relational traditions, informed by contemporary psychological understanding and a deep respect for the therapeutic relationship. She offers a compassionate, reflective space where clients are invited to explore their thoughts, emotions and lived experiences in way that feels safe, collaborative and respectful. She understands therapy as space where individuals can slow down, reflect and begin to make sense of both their inner world and challenges they face in daily life, supported by a relationship built on trust, care and respect.
- [Akanksha Malhautra](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/akanksha-malhautra/): Akanksha Malhautra (she/her) is a trainee psychodynamic psychotherapist and a registered student member of the BACP, currently working towards an MA in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works within The Awareness Centre’s Low Cost Service in Clapham, offering a confidential, supportive space where clients can speak openly and feel heard. Her style is socially informed, curious and empathetic. She works collaboratively, aiming to be gently challenging when helpful, while holding a hopeful stance about the possibility of change.
- [Lisa Tilling – Clinical Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/lisa-tilling/): Lisa Tilling is an Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor who trained at The Sherwood Institute of Psychotherapy and holds an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy as well as being a qualified couples therapist and EMDR practitioner. She is a registered member of UKCP, BPS and COSRT and holds  a Post Graduate Certificate in a Relational Approach to Trauma and a  further one in Clinical Supervision covering both individuals and groups.
- [Dina Nabih](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/dina-nabih/): Dina Nabih is a trainee humanistic counsellor and is registered with the BACP. She works within The Awareness Centre’s low‑cost counselling service in Clapham. Dina is currently working towards a BSc in Humanistic Counselling. Her approach is grounded in the core humanistic values of empathy, authenticity and respect for each client’s unique experience, and she is committed to offering a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients can explore their inner world at their own pace.
- [Will McAdam](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/will-mcadam/): Will McAdam is a trainee Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist, working towards his Diploma at Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education. He currently works at The Awareness Centre in the Low-Cost counselling service in Clapham. As an integrative practitioner, he draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet the needs, personality and moment-to-moment choices of his clients. He holds trainee membership of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and adheres to their ethical framework and professional standards.
- [Nora Klagka – Clinical Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/nora-klagka-clinical-supervisor-2/): Nora Klagka is an experienced integrative psychotherapist and clinical supervisor who holds an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Supervision, a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and a PhD in Humanities. Her background in the Humanities brings a deep understanding of the human story to her work, helping supervisees explore their clients’ personal history within the cultural context. Having worked with a global client base, Nora is particularly skilled in navigating the complexities of cross-cultural therapy and international identity.
- [Simona Ahmed](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/simona-ahmed/): Simona Ahmed is a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP. She holds an MA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and as such, she draws from a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Person centred, Psychodynamic and CBT modalities, tailoring her work to the individual needs of every client. This could involve exploring how past experiences have shaped your present circumstances, gaining deeper insight into current challenges and reflecting on fundamental questions of identity, meaning, and purpose. Simona focuses on working collaboratively with clients to help them build insight and self acceptance, while also supporting lasting, meaningful change.
- [Arantza Sanchez Garcia](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/arantza-sanchez-garcia/): Arantza Sanchez Garcia is a trainee integrative counsellor studying towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and practicing with NHS Talking Therapies in Wandsworth. She has completed a Foundation Certificate in Counselling (Level 3 equivalent), is a BACP registered student member, and works in line with the BACP Ethical Framework. Arantza’s integrative approach is based on the belief that there is no single way of working that suits everyone, and she adapts her therapeutic approach to meet each client’s individual needs, experiences, and circumstances. She has experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and challenges associated with life transitions. Arantza is committed to creating a confidential, supportive, and respectful space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at a pace that feels right for them.
- [Kenneth Peckett](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/kenneth-peckett/): Kenneth Peckett is a second year trainee in integrative counselling at TAC and is registered with the BACP. He works within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service in Clapham and is currently working towards an advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Ken aims to create a safe and welcoming space where the client can be truly seen and heard. He draws upon many modalities which are tailored to the client in the here and now. Helping to make these thoughts visible the client can work through them rather than be controlled by them.
- [Sile Stuttard – Clinical Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sile-stuttard-clinical-supervisor/): Sile Stuttard is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, a Systemic Family and Couples Therapist and a Clinical Counselling Supervisor. She trained at LC&CTA, RSPCT, and The Institute of Family Therapy in London. She holds a Post Qualification Diploma in CBT and Sand Tray as well as in Clinical Counselling Supervision for Individuals and Groups. She has also lectured in counselling.
- [Michelle Harrison-Lee – Clinical Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/michelle-harrison-lee-clinical-supervisor/): Michelle Harrison-Lee is a highly experienced Integrative Psychotherapist, Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor with more than 20 years of hands-on clinical practice. Over the course of her career, she has worked with a diverse range of clients across different settings, which has given her both breadth and depth of understanding. This extensive experience allows her to bring not only strong theoretical knowledge, but also grounded, practical insight into every aspect of her work. She understands the realities of clinical practice and the nuanced challenges that therapists encounter at different stages of their professional journey.
- [Vanessa Richards – NHS Counselling Manager](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/vanessa-richards-nhs-manager/): Vanessa Richards is the NHS Counselling Manager at The Awareness Centre with a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a postgraduate qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy. She is trained in Trauma-Informed CBT, CBT, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches, and works relationally with individuals, couples, and groups across the lifespan.
- [Zenubia Makhdoom](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/zenubia-makhdoom/): Zenubia Makhdoom is an Integrative Trainee Counsellor and is registered with BACP. She works within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service.  Zenubia has a BPS accredited Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Psychology with Counselling and is now completing her Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. This enables her to draw on a range of therapeutic modalities that help her provide a tailored approach which remains client-focused, client-centred and client-led.
- [Zoe Tyrrell](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/zoe-tyrrell/): Zoe Tyrrell is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She holds an MSc in Psychology and is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and is a counsellor within The Awareness Centre’s low cost service. With over five years’ experience providing therapeutic support across a range of settings, Zoe brings a thoughtful, compassionate and grounded approach to her work.
- [Charlie Schadeberg](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/charlie-schadeberg/): Anxiety
- [Oleksandra Bryhynets](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/oleksandra-bryhynets/): Oleksandra Bryhynets is a trainee integrative counsellor studying towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and practicing with NHS Talking Therapies in Wandsworth. She is a BACP registered student member, holds a Master’s degree in Psychology, and is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Oleksandra works with clients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, work-related stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her integrative approach enables her to tailor therapy to each individual’s needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic models to provide a flexible and responsive approach. She is committed to offering a confidential, supportive, and empathetic space where clients from diverse backgrounds feel respected, understood, and able to explore the challenges they are facing.
- [Sophie Khan](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sophie-khan/): Sophie Khan practices an integrative approach including the use of person centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques. Sophie feels the integrative approach reflects life’s fluid changes. Her approach focuses on the here and now as well as exploring deeper to understand how the unconscious is guided by your needs and concerns.  She understands the complexities of others lived experiences. Her work is paced towards your needs, providing space for a reflective, collaborative environment to explore thoughts and feelings. Enabling a supportive, non-judgemental warm, environment that contributes towards your life transitions safely.  Sophie is committed to working sensitively and respectfully. She acknowledges the importance diversity and cultural backgrounds may contribute towards self-identity.
- [Hannah Hancock-Huxley – Senior NHS Team Leader, Wandsworth & Sutton](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/hannah-hancock-huxley-senior-nhs-team-leader-wandsworth-sutton/): Hannah uses her experience as an integrative counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor, and tutor to support therapists within our NHS Talking Therapies service as Senior NHS Team Leader for Wandsworth & Sutton. She provides comprehensive training and ongoing operational guidance, working alongside NHS stakeholder teams to support therapists’ professional development through ethical practice, risk assessment, and therapeutic boundaries.
- [Gaia Gambacciani](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/gaia-gambacciani-2/): Gaia Gambacciani is a trainee person-centred psychotherapist studying towards an MSc in Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute and practicing with NHS Talking Therapies in Wandsworth through The Awareness Centre. Gaia supports clients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, people-pleasing patterns, the impact of past trauma, and difficulties associated with life transitions. Her person-centred approach is grounded in the belief that each individual has the capacity for growth and change when met with empathy, acceptance, and understanding. Gaia is committed to creating a confidential, safe, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace, developing a deeper understanding of themselves and what they need to move forward.
- [Yolanda Fei](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/yolanda-fei/): Yolanda Fei is a trainee integrative counsellor studying towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and practicing with NHS Talking Therapies in Wandsworth. She is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is currently working towards BACP accreditation. Yolanda has experience supporting clients exploring a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including challenges with self-esteem, relationships, identity, attachment patterns, and the impact of past experiences on present wellbeing. Her integrative approach draws on psychodynamic and person-centred perspectives, allowing her to explore both the influence of earlier life experiences and the importance of the therapeutic relationship in the present moment. Yolanda is committed to providing a confidential, supportive, and non-judgemental space where clients can develop greater self-awareness and explore meaningful change at their own pace.
- [Shannon Denning](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/shannon-denning/): Shannon Denning is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works with The NHS Counselling Service in Lambeth and is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. Shannon is developing her clinical experience by supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Her integrative training enables her to draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, grounded primarily in psychodynamic therapy, allowing her to tailor her work to each client’s individual needs while recognising that every person’s experience is unique.
- [Nosheen Aslam](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/nosheen-aslam/): Nosheen Aslam is a trainee integrative counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is currently in her second year of training towards a Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling and is seeing clients within The Awareness Centre’s NHS Counselling Service in Lambeth. Nosheen draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches to support the individual needs and experiences of each client. Her integrative training enables her to work flexibly, tailoring her approach to each person while maintaining a strong foundation in person-centred principles, empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.