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# The Awareness Centre

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## Posts
- [Surviving a Narcissist – Kathleen Saxton](https://theawarenesscentre.com/surviving-a-narcissist-kathleen-saxton/): Join us for a warm, candid and eye-opening conversation with psychotherapist, writer and media personality Kathleen Saxton as she shares her difficult childhood in Gravesend, her journey from corporate career to therapy room, and the inspiration behind her powerful new book ‘My Parent The Peacock’.
- [Autism, Empathy & How to Read Minds – Aimee Cliff](https://theawarenesscentre.com/autism-empathy-how-to-read-minds-aimee-cliff/): Join us for an insightful conversation with psychotherapist and author Aimee Cliff as she discusses her own diagnosis and experience of autism, her journey into therapy, and the inspiration behind her book ‘How to Read Minds’. This compelling discussion explores the multi-faceted nature of empathy, the impact of masking, and the myth that autistic people lack the ability to feel empathy.
- [Turning Pain Into Purpose – Lucy Carpenter](https://theawarenesscentre.com/turning-pain-into-purpose-lucy-carpenter/): Michaela and Dipti meet Lucy Carpenter, Compassionate Employers Lead at Hospice UK, for a vulnerable, intimate and moving conversation about death, grief and transforming pain into purpose. Lucy shares her experience of caring for her father, Rob, after he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer when she was just 21.
- [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

## Pages
- [Reduced-Fee Therapy for Trainee Counsellors and Psychotherapists](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapy-services/therapy-for-trainee-counsellors/): Personal therapy for trainee counsellors and psychotherapists is available at a reduced fee of £55 per session with participating private therapists at The Awareness Centre.
- [Foundation Certificate in Counselling](https://theawarenesscentre.com/the-foundation-certificate-in-counselling/): The Foundation Certificate in Counselling is delivered in three modules across two or three terms, each including the following main components:
- [Clinical Placements at The Awareness Centre](https://theawarenesscentre.com/clinical-placements/): Our counselling placements offer trainee counsellors, psychotherapists and counselling psychologists the opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience through our NHS and Low-Cost Counselling services.
- [A Bunch of Therapists Podcast](https://theawarenesscentre.com/podcast/): The A Bunch of Therapists podcast is sponsored by The Awareness Centre & The Awareness Centre Training School.
- [Psychosexual & Relationship Counselling Placement](https://theawarenesscentre.com/psychosexual-placement/): If you are currently training to qualify as a psychosexual and relationship therapist and would like to gain experience working with individuals and couples, we’d love to hear from you.
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- [Diploma in Clinical Supervision Term Dates](https://theawarenesscentre.com/diploma-in-clinical-supervision-term-dates/): THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
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- [Low Cost Supervision Terms And Conditions](https://theawarenesscentre.com/terms/): Each supervision session will last for 60 minutes and take place no less than once every calendar month. Sessions can be offered online, in-person or hybrid. The session fee will not be charged where a supervisor and supervisee inform each other of a planned absence no less than four weeks in advance. Late cancellations will still be charged unless it is due to a hospital appointment or immediate family bereavement.
- [Diploma Term Dates](https://theawarenesscentre.com/diploma-term-dates/): THESE COURSES ARE NOW FULL
- [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. Our Low Cost Clinical Supervision Service offers qualified counsellors and psychotherapists the opportunity to receive professional supervision at an affordable rate from trainee supervisors completing our highly respected Diploma in Clinical Supervision.
- [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: 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?
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## 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.

## Training School
- [Shereen Alexander – Lead Foundation Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/shereen-alexander/): Shereen Alexander is a Lead Tutor for the Foundation Certificate in Counselling. She comes with a background as a Head of Department and Head of Year in secondary schools, and was a former member of the Teach for America programme, bridging the education gap and supporting some of the most disenfranchised youth of inner-city America.
- [Charley Davies – Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/charley-davies/): Charley Davies is a tutor in person centred and psychopathology. They are qualified as an Integrative Counsellor and work in private practice in North and East London.
- [Luke Al-Rehani – Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/luke-al-rehani-lead-diploma-tutor/): Luke Al-Rehani is a lead tutor for TAC’s Diploma in Integrative Counselling. He is registered with the BACP and is also a BPC member. He has been teaching psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy for a number of years; his approach to teaching is to facilitate discussion and to draw on student experience, rather than to take a strictly didactic approach.
- [Penny Marvin – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/penny-marvin-course-supervisor/): Penelope (Penny) Marvin is a Counselling Supervisor for The Awareness Centre Diploma in Integrative Counselling course. She qualified as a Person-Centred counsellor with ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, subsequently gaining a BA in Counselling Solutions with Hull University. Practicing as an integrative counsellor, she went on to qualify as a Clinical Supervisor with the TAC Centre in 2025. Rooted in Person-Centred principles, Penny prioritises authentic relational connection as the foundation for her professional relationships.
- [Liz Warmington – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/liz-warmington-course-supervisor/): Liz Warmington is an experienced Integrative Therapist, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Educator and Mentor, with an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has a diverse background spanning private practice, higher education, specialist education and hospice care.
- [John Daniel – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/john-daniel-course-supervisor/): John Daniel is a UKCP-registered psychotherapist and supervisor who has worked as a therapist since 2005 and as a clinical supervisor for individuals and groups for the past 10 years. He holds an MA in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling and a Diploma in Integrative Supervision.
- [Dr Rinat Shemesh – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/rinat-shemesh-course-supervisor/): Dr Rinat Shemesh is the Clinical Supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling, She is a qualified Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor at the University of Derby (MA ) and works as a Child and Adolescent (Psychoanalytic) Psychotherapist at The Tavistock Clinic. She has PhD in Psychoanalytic Studies from the University of Essex. 
- [Nadera Latif – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/nadera-latif-course-supervisor/): Nadera Latif is a Course Supervisor for the TAC Training School. She qualified as an Integrative Supervisor, her training is based on The Seven-Eyed Model. She is a BACP Accredited Humanistic-Integrative Counsellor and a member of BAATN. She has extensive clinical experience working in private practice, in universities, schools, charities, corporate organisations, and NHS-led services.
- [Sally Quail – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/sally-quail-course-supervisor/): Sally Quail holds an MSc in Therapeutic Counselling and is a BACP-accredited integrative counsellor, drawing on person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. She also holds a Diploma in Clinical Supervision of Individuals and Groups.
- [Rafael Ramos Garcia – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/rafael-ramos-garcia-course-supervisor/): Rafael Ramos Garcia is a Psychodynamic Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor, and is a registered member of the British Psychoanalytic Council. He holds an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling from Birkbeck College, a Diploma in Individual and Group Supervision from Cascade, ABC Awards. He studied the L4 (CPCAB) Counselling and Psychotherapy Certificate, and the BA (Hons) in Contemporary European Studies. Additionally, he holds a Certificate in Further Education Teaching from City & Guilds, and taught the L4 Counselling Diploma courses for 10 years at Westminster Adult Education Services.
- [Rebecca Blanchard  – Course Supervisor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/rebecca-blanchard-course-supervisor/): Surviving a Narcissist - Kathleen SaxtonRebecca Blanchard is a Course Supervisor for the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She has an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Birkbeck College), is an accredited Dynamic Interpersonal Therapist – DIT (Anna Freud Centre) and Integrative Clinical Supervisor (The Awareness Centre). Rebecca is accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a kitemarked DIT practitioner with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). As a psychotherapist and supervisor in private practice, she has worked with clients/supervisees in the charity, university, NHS and Adoption Service settings. She has significant DE&I (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) experience, working both long-term and in a time-limited way with clients experiencing a range of presentations, including PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, physical/emotional abuse, transitioning, bereavement/loss and relationship issues. As an integrative clinical supervisor, Rebecca provides a safe, curious  and energetic environment, that supports open and honest reflection. She encourageS creativity, at the same time as working responsibly and ethically. This helps supervisees put theory into practice and move their client work and own development forwards.
- [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.
- [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).
- [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.
- [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.
- [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 – Lead Diploma Tutor](https://theawarenesscentre.com/training_school/mandy-wax-course-lead/): Mandy Wax is a Lead Diploma Tutor for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre Training School. She is a psychoanalyst, psychotherapist and educator. 

## Products
- [Michelle Pereira – Clinical Supervision Session](https://theawarenesscentre.com/product/michelle-pereira-clinical-supervision-session/): Michelle Pereira is a BACP-registered and accredited integrative therapist working in private practice in South London. She has experience of working within the NHS sector whilst on her student placement and has been in private practice since 2022.
- [Lucy Whitehead – Clinical Supervision Session](https://theawarenesscentre.com/product/lucy-whitehead/): Lucy Whitehead is a BACP-registered and accredited therapist working in private practice in South West London. She is an integrative practitioner and has experience of working in the NHS, charitable sector and private practice.

## TAC Clinical
- [Sarah Griffiths](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sarahgriffiths/): Relationships
- [Sunita Chauhan](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sunita-chauhan/): Sunita Chauhan is a trainee integrative counsellor working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), whose ethical framework guides her practice. She currently works with clients accessing NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth. Sunita has over 20 years of experience supporting women and men who have experienced domestic abuse, stalking, trauma and other challenging life circumstances. As an integrative counsellor, she draws on different therapeutic approaches to understand each client’s individual needs and experiences, recognising that every person’s story is unique.
- [Saskia Nett](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/saskia-nett/): Saskia Nett is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is in the final year of a Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and practises with NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth. She also holds an MSc in Social Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of Derby, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). As an integrative counsellor, Saskia draws on psychodynamic theory and humanistic approaches, including Person-Centred Therapy, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis (TA). She has experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, both in her private practice and within NHS Talking Therapies.
- [Ashwak Aboker](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/ashwak-aboker/): Ashwak Aboker is a trainee integrative counsellor currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and undertaking a clinical placement with The Awareness Centre through the NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, which developed her interest in human behaviour, individual experiences and the factors that shape how people understand themselves and others. Her integrative approach draws on a range of therapeutic perspectives, allowing her to consider each client’s individual circumstances, needs and experiences rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach. Through her training and clinical placement, Ashwak is developing her understanding of how counselling can support people in exploring emotional difficulties, gaining self-awareness and working towards meaningful change.
- [Andrada Tudoise](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/andrada-tudoise/): Anxiety
- [Yasemin Birmek](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/yasemin-birmek/): Yasemin Birmek is a trainee integrative counsellor working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology and Forensic Psychology, and is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society. Yasemin has several years of experience working with adults as a Psychological Wellbeing Therapist, supporting people experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties through short-term therapy. Her therapeutic approach draws on her background in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness, alongside her training in person-centred approaches. This integrative foundation enables her to draw on different therapeutic perspectives while keeping each client’s individual needs, experiences and goals at the centre of the work.
- [Kara Rosenberg](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/kara-rosenberg-2/): Kara Rosenberg is an integrative counsellor working in private practice at The Awareness Centre in Clapham. She holds a Diploma in Integrative Counselling, is a Registered Member of the BACP, and has an MSc in Psychology, accredited by the British Psychological Society, with Distinction. Kara trained clinically within NHS Talking Therapies, working predominantly with anxiety and depression at all levels of severity as well as connected disorders and complexities. She has worked with a diverse range of clients across NHS, prisons, and private practice settings. She offers therapy in English, French and Italian.
- [Fiona Colegrave](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/fionacolegrave/): Self-Esteem
- [Xhilda Kola](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/xhilda-kola/): Xhilda Kola 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 short-term talking therapies service for NHS Lambeth, as well as supporting young people as a Transition Specialist within a drug and alcohol service. In these roles, Xhilda supports people with a range of concerns, including mental health difficulties, relationship issues, substance misuse and the transition into adult life. She works from an integrative approach, recognising that every person is different and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counselling. Xhilda believes that change does not need to be rushed and offers a space where clients can pause, reflect and come as they are, without needing to have all the answers.
- [Nyasa Sampson](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/nyasa-sampson/): Nyasa Sampson is a trainee integrative counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works with NHS clients in Lambeth through The Awareness Centre and is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Nyasa brings over five years of experience supporting adults and young people across secondary and community mental health services. Her integrative training allows her to draw on a range of therapeutic perspectives, adapting her approach to each client’s individual circumstances, needs and therapeutic goals. She is particularly interested in understanding the whole person and how their experiences, relationships and environment can influence their emotional wellbeing.
- [Nicora Eastmond](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/nicora-eastmond-2/): Anxiety
- [Alexandra Prut](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/alexandra-prut/): Anxiety
- [Simon Roberts](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/simon-roberts-2/): Simon Roberts is a qualified integrative therapist working in private practice at The Awareness Centre in Clapham, London. He is a member of the BACP and works in alignment with their ethical code.
- [Kate Gilmore](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/kate-gilmore/): Kate Gilmore is a trainee integrative counsellor registered with the BACP. She works for The Awareness Centre with NHS clients in Wandsworth. Kate is currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling.  Kate believes that every person is unique and that therapy should be tailored to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. As an integrative counsellor, she draws on a range of therapeutic theories and techniques, adapting her approach to meet each client’s needs and circumstances. She aims to provide a safe, warm, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace.
- [Sehansa Hettiarachchige](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sehansa-hettiarachchige/): Sehansa Hettiarachchige is a counsellor working within The Awareness Centre’s NHS Counselling Service in Wandsworth. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She also holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and has a strong academic and clinical background in psychology and mental health. Sehansa works integratively, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to respond to each client’s individual needs, experiences and goals. Her practice is primarily rooted in the person-centred approach, while also incorporating psychodynamic, Gestalt, acceptance-based and mindfulness approaches, as well as cognitive techniques where appropriate.
- [Emma Hartigan](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/emma-hartigan/): Emma Hartigan is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is currently working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works with NHS Talking Therapy in Lambeth. Emma offers an integrative approach, drawing on different therapeutic perspectives to respond to each client’s individual needs and circumstances. Her work within the NHS incorporates a solution-focused model, supporting clients to recognise their strengths, develop effective coping strategies and work towards meaningful and achievable change.
- [Ali Angus](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/ali-angus/): Ali Angus is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She works within The Awareness Centre’s Low Cost Service in Clapham, offering a confidential, supportive holding space where clients can speak openly, feel heard, and safely explore their difficulties. Her style is intentional, empathetic and non-judgmental. She works collaboratively with her clients to create a safe space, accompanying clients through the challenges of change and growth. Ali holds a deep belief that change is always possible, no matter where clients find themselves in the present or what has happened in the past.
- [Sonia Polowy](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sonia-polowy/): Sonia Polowy 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 Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and undertaking a clinical placement with NHS Talking Therapies in Wandsworth. Her integrative training enables her to draw on different therapeutic perspectives and adapt her approach to each client’s individual circumstances, needs and hopes for counselling. Sonia believes that therapy is a collaborative process and that creating a strong therapeutic relationship can provide a supportive foundation for exploring difficulties, developing self-awareness and working towards meaningful change.
- [Sophie Bulkeley](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sophie-bulkeley/): Sophie Bulkeley is a trainee Integrative Counsellor practising online with NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth. She is a registered student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. Sophie’s integrative approach enables her to draw on a range of therapeutic models, including Person-Centred, Gestalt and Solution-Focused approaches, allowing her to tailor therapy to each individual. She supports clients to explore their experiences, develop greater self-awareness and identify meaningful steps towards positive change. Her work is grounded in the belief that therapy is a collaborative process and that each person brings their own unique experiences, needs and strengths to the therapeutic relationship.
- [Leon Wander](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/leon-wander/): Leon Wander is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He is currently working towards his Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and practising with NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth. Leon has worked with adults and young adults and plans to continue working with under-18s as well. His integrative training allows him to draw from different modalities, ranging from Person-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Gestalt to Psychodynamic Therapy, and to recognise the importance of adapting therapy to each client’s unique experiences.
- [Amina Yussuph](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/amina-yussuph/): Amina Yussuph is a trainee integrative counsellor registered with the BACP and works within The Awareness Centre, practising with NHS Talking Therapies in Wandsworth. She has a BPS-accredited Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Psychology and Counselling and is currently completing her Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre.
- [Charlotte Rickwood](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/charlotte-rickwood/): Charlotte Rickwood is an integrative counsellor working within The Awareness Centre’s NHS counselling service in Lambeth. She has completed the academic component of her Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and is currently completing her remaining clinical hours, while working towards professional accreditation with the BACP. Charlotte has experience working with adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and periods of change and transition. Her integrative approach allows her to draw on different therapeutic perspectives and adapt the way she works according to each client’s individual needs and circumstances.
- [Simon Bubb](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/simon-bubb-2/): Simon Bubb is a trainee integrative counsellor, registered with the BACP, working within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service in Tooting. He has over a decade’s experience running groups and retreats helping men feel comfortable to share what’s going on for them, understand themselves better and find their own way forward. As a one-to-one counsellor, he brings this experience to his work with people of all genders and backgrounds. He is competent to work with neurodiversity and understands that not all brains are the same.
- [Nicola Heathcote](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/nicola-heathcote/): Nicola Heathcote is a trainee psychotherapist and a registered student member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). She is currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and provides short-term online counselling to adults through The Awareness Centre in partnership with the NHS Talking Therapies service in Lambeth. Nicola works integratively, drawing on different therapeutic perspectives and ways of working to offer an approach that is responsive to each client’s individual needs, experiences and goals. She is particularly interested in helping clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and explore patterns that may be affecting their emotional wellbeing and relationships.
- [Mariam Nasar](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/mariam-nasar/): Mariam Nasar is an integrative counsellor with over five years’ experience working in mental health and wellbeing. She currently works within the NHS, supporting people experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Mariam is currently completing a Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and is a registered student member of the BACP. Her integrative approach draws on a range of therapeutic modalities, including person-centred, psychodynamic, attachment-based, Gestalt and solution-focused approaches. She believes that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process and that each person brings their own experiences, needs and ways of understanding the world. Mariam aims to create a safe, warm and non-judgemental environment where clients can feel heard, understood and supported as they explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
- [Sonya Paul](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sonyapaul/): Sonya Paul is an integrative counsellor and therapist working in private practice at The Awareness Centre. She holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is an Accredited Registrant Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), as well as an Advanced Practitioner Member of Addiction Professionals.
- [Chiara Salvatori](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/chiara-salvatori/): Chiara Salvatori is a trainee counsellor who is registered with the BACP. She currently works within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service in Tooting. Chiara is currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She carefully follows professional guidelines to make sure her clients are always safe and well cared for. By working closely with her supervisors every week, Chiara makes sure her skills are always growing to give the absolute best possible support to the people she helps.
- [Lily Anderson-Nicholls](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/lily-anderson-nicholls/): Self-esteem
- [Brigitte Ferreira](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/brigitte-ferreira/): Brigitte Ferreira is an integrative psychotherapist working within NHS Talking Therapies through The Awareness Centre. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has experience supporting adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties across clinical and community settings. Brigitte has undertaken additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), which inform her integrative approach. She is committed to providing a safe, confidential and supportive therapeutic environment where clients can explore their experiences and work towards meaningful change.
- [Sylvia To](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/sylvia-to/): Sylvia To is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), currently supporting NHS clients in Sutton while working towards her Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. Her approach is informed by a range of therapeutic perspectives, allowing her to adapt her work to each client’s individual needs, experiences and pace.
- [Isobel Kho](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/isobel-kho/): Isobel Kho is a trainee counsellor working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and accreditation at The Awareness Centre. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and currently works with NHS talking therapy online service through Sutton. She previously completed Levels 2 and 3 in Counselling Skills and has been passionate about the positive change counselling can facilitate since beginning her own therapeutic journey. Isobel takes an integrative approach, drawing on different therapeutic modalities to tailor her work to each individual and their needs.
- [Maysie Brown](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/maysiebrown/): Maysie Brown is a trainee integrative counsellor currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She is developing her counselling practice through supervised client work and brings extensive professional experience of working with adults and young people in education, inclusion and safeguarding. Her integrative approach allows her to draw on diverse therapeutic perspectives and adapt her work to each client’s individual needs and experiences. Maysie believes that counselling is a collaborative process, in which clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences in a safe, respectful and non-judgemental environment. She is committed to working ethically and within the boundaries of her training and professional competence.
- [Mary Crisp](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/mary-crisp/): Mary Crisp
- [Rosie Sloan](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/rosie-sloan/): Rosie Sloan is an integrative counsellor currently completing her Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. She is a BACP Student Member and has completed over 100 hours of online counselling placement within the NHS. She is also currently undertaking an in-person clinical placement at a GP practice in Wandsworth, supporting adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Her clinical experience has enabled her to develop strong therapeutic relationships while working ethically, professionally, and with compassion.  Rosie is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore life’s challenges at their own pace. Whether experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, stress, or significant life transitions, she works collaboratively with clients to support greater self-awareness, resilience, and a more balanced and fulfilling life.
- [Anne Marie Hennessy](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/anne-marie-hennessy/): Anne Marie Hennessy is a trainee integrative counsellor who has completed a Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and is a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Coach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is currently completing her clinical placement with NHS Talking Therapies, working towards accreditation. Anne Marie provides a safe, confidential, inclusive and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences at their own pace. She understands that seeking counselling can feel daunting and works to build a therapeutic relationship in which clients feel respected, heard and accepted for who they are.
- [Zoe Ellen](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/zoe-ellen/): Zoe Ellen is an integrative counsellor who is registered with the BACP and is currently working towards accreditation. Her training and ongoing professional development include integrative counselling, attachment-based work, compassion-focused approaches and neurodivergence-informed practice. She works with adults experiencing a range of emotional and relational difficulties, drawing on different therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s individual needs and circumstances.
- [Mish Abadoo](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/mish-abadoo/): Mish Abadoo is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is currently working towards her Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling and completing her clinical placement as part of her training. Mish offers online counselling for adults and young adults who may be experiencing emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or feeling stuck. Her integrative training allows her to draw from different therapeutic approaches while recognising the importance of adapting therapy to each individual client and their unique experiences.
- [Grace Donnelly](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/grace-donnelly-2/): Grace Donnelly is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered 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 provides counselling within NHS Talking Therapies in Wandsworth. Grace’s integrative training enables her to draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of each client, recognising that no single model is appropriate for everyone. Her practice is particularly influenced by Person-Centred and Gestalt therapies, alongside elements of Transactional Analysis. She also values the principles of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, recognising that short-term counselling can provide clients with meaningful opportunities to gain insight, identify strengths and move towards positive change. Grace works with clients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges and periods of uncertainty or transition.
- [Bella Gu](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/bella-gu/): Qiuxue Gu (Bella) is an integrative counsellor who works with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, low mood, stress, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties,loss, identity concerns, and significant life transitions. She has a particular interest in supporting clients who have experienced relational trauma, long-term emotional neglect, or who are navigating neurodiverse experiences within themselves or their families. Bella is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works at the NHS Talking Therapy in Wandsworth through The Awareness Centre. Her practice is grounded in an integrative framework, drawing primarily on Person-Centred and Gestalt approaches, while incorporating Solution-Focused and psychodynamic perspectives. She believes that meaningful therapeutic change occurs within a safe, respectful and collaborative therapeutic relationship, where clients can explore their experiences without judgement and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
- [Gamze Sen](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/gamze-sen/): Gamze Sen is an integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She currently works within the Lambeth Talking Therapies team, supporting adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Alongside her clinical work, she is in the final year of training towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. Her integrative approach enables her to draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic models, including person-centred, humanistic and cognitive behavioural approaches, tailoring therapy to meet each client’s unique needs, circumstances and goals. Gamze’s practice is trauma-informed and grounded in the belief that every individual deserves a therapeutic experience that respects their values, strengths and personal journey. She has experience supporting clients presenting with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement, stress, guilt and shame, as well as more complex experiences relating to trauma and abuse.
- [Cynthia Douglas-Bagley](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/cynthia-douglas-bagley/): Cynthia Douglas-Bagley is a counsellor currently training as an Integrative Counsellor at The Awareness Centre and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her counselling practice offers a warm and welcoming environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, experiences and personal challenges in a non-judgemental space. Cynthia values each client’s individuality and creates space for whatever they bring to therapy. She believes that therapy works best when clients feel truly seen and heard, and takes time to get to know each person, meet them where they are and work at a pace and in a direction that feels right for them. Her approach is relational and prioritises trust and safety, with empathy, honesty and acceptance at the heart of her work. Her integrative approach allows her to adapt the way she works to each client’s communication style, capacity and personal needs.
- [Nicki Brown](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/nicki-brown/): Nicki Brown is an integrative counsellor who offers a safe, compassionate and reflective therapeutic space for individuals experiencing emotional challenges and life transitions. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a Trauma-Informed Mental Health Practitioner for Schools and Communities (TISUK). Nicki is currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works with NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth. Her integrative approach draws on Psychodynamic, Person-Centred and Solution-Focused therapies, allowing her to work collaboratively with each client and develop a therapeutic approach that is responsive to their individual needs and circumstances. She brings sensitivity, empathy and a reflective perspective to her work, supporting clients to explore their experiences and consider meaningful steps towards change.
- [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 feel heard, understood and accepted. She understands that taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting and believes that having a safe and trusting space to talk can make a real difference. Nasrin 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 draws on different therapeutic perspectives, allowing her to adapt her work to each individual and their unique experiences, needs and goals.
- [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.
- [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/): Jade Simmons is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is currently completing a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works with NHS Talking Therapy in Sutton. Jade supports adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, and emotional overwhelm, and her integrative training draws on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, and CBT-informed approaches. This enables her to adapt her work to each client’s individual needs while offering a therapeutic space that feels steady, respectful, and grounded.
- [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/therapists-ursula-kelly-awareness-centre/): 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 qualified counsellor in Integrative Counselling and practicing with The Awareness Centre through NHS Talking Therapies in Wandsworth. She is a BACP registered 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/): Maria 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 through The Awareness Centre’s NHS talking therapy in Sutton 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.
- [Elizabeth Tollett](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/elizabeth-tollett/): 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.
- [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 Lambeth. 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 – Assistant Counselling Manager](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/elizabeth-akindutire/): Elizabeth Akindutire is an Assistant Counselling Manager 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.
- [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 Tooting 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 – NHS Team Leader Lambeth](https://theawarenesscentre.com/therapists/martina-moh-4/): Martina Moh is a Clinical Team Leader for NHS Lambeth at The Awareness Centre. She is an integrative counsellor and also has a background in Marketing and Business Development, having worked across both corporate organisations and start-ups.
- [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.