Emma Dashwood, Registered Psychotherapist. Central London
How therapy can help you
Hi. I'm Emma Dashwood, an experienced psychotherapist providing individual therapy and couples counselling in Central London. With expertise in treating anxiety, depression and relationship counselling, I aim to create a nourishing and confidential space for your personal growth.
Whatever you're going through, you are not alone. we will go at your own pace, to find clarity and confidence about who you are and how you want to be.
My integrative approach combines transpersonal, psychodynamic and existential therapy techniques to support clients through life transitions, emotional challenges and relationship difficulties.
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Finding support through therapy
Who I Work With
As an experienced psychotherapist, I provide supportive therapy for a diverse range of clients throughout Central London. My practice welcomes individuals and couples from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientation and relationship status.
My inclusive therapy practice supports:
Individual therapy for adults facing life transitions, stress, personal and professional growth
Couples counselling for relationship challenges and communication issues.
LGBTQ+ friendly therapy in a safe, affirming environment
Student counselling for academic stress and adjustment challenges
Professional support and supervision for practicing and trainee psychotherapists
How I Can Help
I take a flexible, integrative approach to your situation and needs. My areas of specialisation include:
Anxiety Therapy - Managing worry, panic, social anxiety, rumination, compulsive thinking, sleep issues, obsessive thinking, and catastrophic future thinking
Depression Therapy - Working with your feelings, giving you the space to sit with your pain and move through the ‘stuckness’
Addiction Therapy - Managing issues around excessive shopping, gambling, gaming, pornography, work, drugs and alcohol
Relationship Support - Improving communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening connections
Self-Worth Issues - Addressing shame, loneliness, negative thought patterns, building confidence and developing self-compassion
Loss and Grief - Processing grief, finding meaning, and moving forward after a significant loss
Qualifications
My integrative therapeutic approach allows me to draw from multiple modalities to treat your unique needs:
Transpersonal Psychotherapy - Integrating spiritual dimensions with psychological healing to address the whole person
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - Exploring how past experiences influence present patterns to create lasting change
Existential Psychotherapy - Examining questions of meaning, purpose and core beliefs
Transactional Analysis - Understanding relationship patterns and communication styles to improve your interactions
Relational Psychotherapy - Using the therapeutic relationship to understand our place in the world and the people around us
Meditation Practices - Incorporating mindfulness techniques to help with sleep issues, rumination and overthinking
As a registered psychotherapist, I maintain ongoing professional development to provide evidence-based, effective therapy for clients.
Get started with psychotherapy at my Central London practice.
Ready to begin? Contact Emma for a confidential consultation to discuss how therapy can help you. Sessions available in-person in Central London or online.
Specialised Psychotherapy Services
Individual Therapy
Relationship Counselling
Supervision & Professional Development
Student & Mentoring Counselling
Individual Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Personal Growth
Weekly one-to-one therapy sessions in Central London to help you understand and improve your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you. We can work together through:
Anxiety and depression
Self-esteem and confidence building
Life transitions and personal growth
Trauma recovery and healing
Identity exploration
Whether you're facing a recent crisis or long-lasting struggles, I will guide you toward embracing a more fulfilled, contented, and authentic life. Your individual therapy sessions will be tailored for you.
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Relationship Counselling for Connection & Communication
Weekly sessions guiding couples with clarity, honesty, and sensitivity to navigate relationship challenges in Central London. My couples therapy approach helps you:
Improve communication and resolve conflicts
Rebuild trust and intimacy after difficulties
Address patterns that create disconnection
Develop deeper understanding of each other
Create stronger bonds and relationship satisfaction
Whether you're feeling stuck, betrayed, out of sync, or lonely in your relationship, couples counselling provides a powerful method to find fulfillment together. I endeavour to create a balanced, supportive environment where both partners feel heard and understood.
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Professional Supervision for Therapists & Trainees
I have trained in supervision practice at The Metanoia Institute and have almost 20 years of experience in NHS settings and a thriving private London practice. With extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of psychotherapy, my supervision approach is collaborative and supportive, promoting growth and development for therapist, supervisor, and client.
My psychotherapy supervision services include:
Individual and group supervision for qualified therapists
Support for therapists in training
Clinical case consultation
Professional development guidance
Ethical practice frameworks
My supervision style integrates multiple therapeutic modalities while maintaining focus on the therapeutic relationship and client outcomes.
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Contact Emma on 07786 488 766 or email emma@thepsychotherapyagency.com
Student Counselling & Academic Mentoring Support
I have enjoyed many successful and rewarding years working with students. My therapy and mentoring services for students combine emotional support with practical guidance, addressing:
Academic stress and performance anxiety
University adjustment challenges
Career planning and life transitions
Work-life-study balance
Self-care and mental wellbeing strategies
Social anxiety
Depending on what you bring, I work as a mentor or a psychotherapist for your academic life and your relationship to yourself and the world. My student counselling service is here to support your academic success while nurturing your personal development.
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Contact Emma on 07786 488 766 or email emma@thepsychotherapyagency.com
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