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

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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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