Roberta O'Callaghan

I have one concessionary fee space available for weekday daytimes over zoom for anyone requiring a reduced fee, please get in touch to discuss.

 Whether you're feeling anxiety, a lack of confidence, or are generally overwhelmed, it is important to choose the therapist who is right for you.

 The relationships we have, or that we lack, can leave us confused, frustrated, or deeply hurt. Our environment, and how we are seen by others, can make us feel pressurised, dismissed, or misunderstood.

 Together, we can work to understand your current and past experiences, so you can process the painful feelings that have left you distressed. Working sensitively, and at your pace, allows us to explore how you feel without judgment.

 We can also be curious about unconscious beliefs that have created unhelpful patterns of thought. Breaking these patterns enables increased self-awareness, so that you can live your life more freely and authentically.

 Evidence has shown that a relational style of therapy offers the most effective way of creating deep change. My core training is psychodynamic, but I also draw on humanistic principles to combine the rigour of psychoanalytic understanding with a warm, empathic approach.

 I've worked a lot with anxiety, depression and low confidence stemming from difficult family relationships, childhood trauma, estrangement and chronic illness or disability. Many of my clients are international or highly mobile, and their experiences often include feelings of insecurity, not belonging, or being displaced. Whatever your situation, I'm ready to listen.

 I work over Zoom, or by phone, and can offer both short-term or open ended therapy depending on individual needs. Embarking on a therapeutic journey can feel daunting, so I offer an initial no-obligation 15 minute Zoom consultation. This is an opportunity to discuss any questions that you may have and to think about how we might work together. Please do send an email and we can arrange to talk.

  Alongside my private practice, I was a senior Counsellor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and over the past 5 years there worked with medics and health scientists, many of whom are international. I have also taught counselling skills at the Minster Centre for psychotherapy training. I abide by the Â鶹ԭ´´ ethical framework, including ensuring your confidentiality.

 I'm a registered provider for WPA Health Insurance, and Healix.