North London therapist specialising in anxiety, depression, and early trauma — particularly where these affect relationships, self-worth, or sense of identity.
Book a free initial call with Stephan or just reach out directly with any questions about your issue or starting therapy:
Why therapy?
Because you’re looking for change.
Therapy is more than solving surface problems. It’s about addressing the deeper issues that shape your choices, relationships, and sense of self – and starting the work to change them.
Areas I work with include:
Relationships – You may find that relating (with partners, family, friends, colleagues) leaves you angry, unheard, or depleted. It might be hard to trust others, or you repeat old patterns like people-pleasing or relinquishing power to others.
Self-worth – You might have a persistent sense of not being good enough. Perhaps you hold yourself to punishing standards and constantly compare yourself to others. The inner critic can be deafening, and it may feel far easier to be generous to others than to yourself.
Identity – You’re unsure about who you are beneath the roles you play – the compliant helper, the supposed high-achiever, the one who holds it all together. You may have learned to push your instincts aside, remaining disconnected from what you really want, or who you truly are.
Whether it has a name or not, whatever you’re carrying, therapy provides a safe space to understand and heal.
About me
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and work under their Ethical Framework.
My training was in integrative counselling at CPPD and Regents University in London, and I have a BSc from the LSE. I was previously a counsellor at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and at Face2Face London.
I have regular supervision, ongoing professional development, and full insurance and DBS checks.
My approach
I provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore thoughts and feelings, listening carefully and without judgment to help you gain understanding of yourself or your situation. I will offer interpretations or alternative ways of thinking, if you’re comfortable with that.
Deep change comes from understanding yourself, having new emotional experiences, and gaining clarity about how you relate to others. To support this, I use three main approaches in therapy:
Psychodynamic – We’ll explore how your past experiences and relationships affect how you feel and act today. By understanding these patterns, you’ll navigate current challenges with more awareness.
Trauma-informed – I provide a safe, understanding space to talk about difficult experiences. We’ll go at your pace, helping you feel more grounded and resilient.
Existential – We can think together about bigger questions, such as what gives you a reason to live, or how to find gratitude even in adversity.
We’ll meet in-person or online, long or short term, and usually weekly.
North London Therapist – location
I have a calm and private consulting room next to Dartmouth Park in London N19.
Parking is available nearby. Tufnell Park, Archway, and Upper Holloway stations are a few minutes walk.
Fee
£75 per session.
I offer some reduced-rate spaces to low-income clients.
There is no requirement to commit to a particular number of sessions.
Practicalities & policies
How therapy works – practical details about working with me, including confidentiality, cancellations, fees, payment, AI.
Privacy notice – how your personal information is collected, stored, and used in line with professional, legal, and ethical standards.
