Therapist in London
Looking for a therapist in London can feel daunting. I offer a calm, confidential space for adults and couples, in person in King’s Cross, Angel and Farringdon, and online.
As a psychotherapist and counsellor in London, I work with relationships, trauma, addiction recovery, ADHD and the emotional patterns that can keep people feeling stuck.
Michael Swales
MBACP, NCPS Acc.In-person therapy in London
Online therapy
across the UKIndividual therapy
from £75Couples therapy
from £95
Who I work with
Private therapy in London for adults and couples
I work with adults individually and with couples. Some people arrive with a clear sense of what they want to change; others simply know that something feels heavy or stuck.
Sessions take place in person in King’s Cross, Angel and Farringdon – areas of central London that are well connected by public transport – or online if that suits you better.
You do not need to know exactly what you want help with before getting in touch.
How I help
Therapy in London
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Relationship and couples therapy
For communication difficulties, conflict, emotional distance, trust issues, intimacy, attachment patterns and relationship decisions.
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Somatic therapy
A body-aware approach for people who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, tense, shut down or stuck in survival patterns.
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Trauma therapy
Support for trauma, emotional triggers, anxiety, shame, dissociation and experiences that still feel alive in the body or relationships.
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Addiction therapy
Therapy for addiction recovery, relapse patterns, shame, compulsive behaviour and the emotional roots of addictive coping.
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ADHD therapy for adults
Support for adults with ADHD who are dealing with emotional overwhelm, shame, burnout, relationship strain and self-criticism.
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Online therapy
Confidential therapy by video call, available across the UK through Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and other agreed platforms.
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Workshops
Support for businesses, charities, social enterprises, organisations and groups.
What to expect
Starting therapy in London
It starts with a free initial telephone or online consultation.
In that first conversation you can ask questions, talk about availability and get a sense of whether working together feels right.
Sessions are collaborative and paced around what feels manageable, with room for whatever you bring.
Alongside individual and couples therapy, I also offer ADHD coaching, and group therapy and workplace wellbeing support for organisations.
About the therapist
A London psychotherapist with an integrative approach
My work draws on relationship psychotherapy, somatic and trauma-informed practice and addiction recovery, so that therapy can respond to the whole of what you bring rather than a single label.
I aim to offer a steady, non-judgemental space where you can slow down and make sense of what is happening.
Experienced and accredited
Michael Swales is registered with professional bodies including BACP and NCPS, with additional training in relationship psychotherapy, somatic trauma therapy and addiction recovery.
Locations and online
Therapy in London
and online across the UK
In-person sessions take place in King’s Cross, Angel and Farringdon; you can find out more about each location below. Online sessions are available across the UK.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
In-person sessions take place in King’s Cross, Angel and Farringdon, in central London. Online sessions are also available across the UK.
Yes. I work with couples as well as with individuals, in person in London or online.
The two terms overlap. I am registered with BACP and NCPS and work in an integrative, relational way, drawing on both counselling and psychotherapy.
It can help to look for someone registered with a professional body, whose approach fits what you want help with, and whose location or online availability suits you. A free initial call is a good way to find out whether working together feels right.
Yes. Online therapy is available for adults and couples across the UK.
Individual therapy starts from £75 and couples therapy from £95 per couple. Sessions generally range from £75 to £150, and a free initial consultation is available.
Get in touch
Take the next step when you're ready
Reaching out can feel like a big step, I offer a safe, confidential place to talk and explore what support might look like for you. Phone, email, video-call or in-person sessions – get in touch in whatever way suits you.
Email
info@michaelswales.com
Response time
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