Our compassionate, skilled therapists guiding growth, balance, and wellbeing at every step of the process.

Our therapists combine professional training with empathy, providing personalised support. They empower clients to build emotional strength, navigate challenges, and facilitate their journey in finding solutions that work for them.

Our Therapists.

Maryam Samar
Co-Founder & Practice Director
Integrative Therapist | MBACP MSc Psychology | BSc (Hons) Counselling | Doctoral Candidate Counselling Psychologist

I am a Co-Founder and Practice Director of Mindful People, where I lead our commitment to making therapy accessible, ethical, and high-quality for everyone. I am an integratively trained therapist, couples counsellor, and a Doctoral candidate in Counselling Psychology. I am also a registered member of the BACP and BPS, committed to upholding the highest standards of clinical practice.

Anna Krawiec
Lead Therapist
Accredited Counsellor (MBACP) | CBT Therapist | EMDR Practitioner | Doctoral Candidate Counselling Psychologist

Hello, my name is Anna. I am an integrative counsellor and CBT therapist (BACP accredited) with over 10 years of experience supporting people through anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity, and major life transitions. I am in the final year of my doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton and I am also a trainee practitioner in EMDR.

Candice Gaugain
Lead Therapist
FD (Open) | MBACP | Psychotherapist | Counsellor | Metaphysician | Certified Crystal Healer (Cert. Counselling Skills, Dipl. Counselling, Dipl. Psychotherapeutic Counselling, CCMT, CNMT)

My passion for becoming a counsellor began in my mid-teens, rooted in a deep desire to understand people and support their healing. Although my path initially led me into holistic therapy - qualifying in 2003 as a Certified Clinical Massage and Neuromuscular Therapist in Atlanta, Georgia, USA...

Magdalena Fafara
Associate Therapist
Integrative Counsellor (MBACP)

I am a qualified Counsellor working integratively, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s unique needs. My core training includes Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which I integrate with Jungian perspectives, attachment theory, and existential ideas. Over the years, I have supported clients from diverse cultural backgrounds with concerns such as grief, anxiety, depression...

Scott Ayres
Lead Therapist | Workshop Facilitator
Registered Social Worker | DBT Therapist | Doctoral Trainee Counselling Psychologist

My name is Scott, and I have worked as a Social Worker within the NHS for more than twenty years across various primary and secondary mental health settings. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience supporting individuals with complex emotional needs, including difficulties regulating intense emotions, processing childhood and/or adult trauma, and managing attachment-related challenges.

Luke Chadwick
Counsellor
BACP

I am currently in the first year of my Level 4 counselling qualification and at the beginning of my professional journey as a counsellor. Prior to this, I spent 18 years as a professional footballer, a career that allowed me to work within high-performance environments, develop resilience, and experience both success and challenge. While this was a hugely rewarding period of my life, it also brought its own pressures and personal...

Remi Gilbert
Counsellor
BACP

I am drawn to counselling through a genuine interest in people, emotional wellbeing, and the ways individuals make sense of their experiences. I value compassion, authenticity, and respect, and I am committed to working ethically, reflectively, and within the scope of my training. I recognise the importance of ongoing learning and supervision in supporting safe and effective practice.

Simran Janjua
Counsellor
BACP

Therapy with me offers an open, non-judgemental supportive space to be witnessed and met as you are. Together, we’ll explore what you’re experiencing and how this is shaped by your past and wider context. We will gently explore your feelings, relationship patterns, and how you make sense of your experiences, helping you develop deeper self-understanding and connection to yourself and others. I am committed to creating an inclusive, anti-...

Lucy Nora
Counsellor
BACP

I believe therapy to be a collaborative relationship, where it is my role to offer a space for you to explore whatever you want, need and feel ready to bring, at your pace. My approach is broadly non-directive with empathy, acceptance and authenticity at the heart of what I offer. The therapeutic sessions will give time and a non-judgemental space to delve into your thoughts, feelings and felt senses, arriving at places of deeper...

Kyriaki Myrissa
Counsellor
BACP

Hello, my name is Kyriaki. I am a trainee counsellor currently working towards the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I hold a PhD and a Master’s degree in Psychology, and I also work as a lecturer at St Mary’s University.  I am a registered student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and fully adhere to their ethical standards. This means I am dedicated to practicing with integrity...

Sophie Head
Counsellor
BACP

After 22 years working in the financial sector, I transitioned into training as a therapist following my own deeply transformative experience of therapy. Feeling genuinely heard, understood, and emotionally supported had a profound impact on me, and inspired a desire to pursue a more meaningful and people-centred career. In 2024, I began formal training in therapeutic practice, driven by a strong commitment to helping others experience...

Dennis Dizon
Counsellor
UKCP

Throughout our time together, we’ll create an affirmative space, navigating feelings associated with bouts of anxiety and sensitivity, isolation and loneliness, identity and belonging. Trust and alliance are key throughout the therapeutic process as we explore your lived experiences in relation to your environment. Our sessions aren’t directive but rather supportive, identifying and nurturing your values along the way. With guidance, we...

Emma MacCarthy
Counsellor
BACP

My caring career began as a Mental Health Nurse, where I realised that human connection is the foundation of all therapeutic practice. I’ve supported people in crisis, in community settings, and through many stages of difficulty in between. Later I spent several years working internationally in the Merchant Navy. There I gained meaningful experience from the places I worked  and the diverse cultures of the people I met.

Tracey Kelly
Counsellor
BACP

Over many years of professional experience, I have developed a strong ability to understand and empathise with others, their worries, needs and hopes, enabling me to support people sensitively through periods of change. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with individuals, teams, and organisations as a consultant and facilitator, helping people to reflect, grow, and adapt. My work has consistently centred on the development of...

Samantha Meakin
Counsellor
BACP

I work integratively, with a strong person-centred foundation, drawing on psychodynamic and cognitive approaches where helpful. I value reflection, self-awareness and the therapeutic relationship, and adapt my approach to meet each client’s individual needs. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and that my role is to bring professional knowledge and support to help you move forward.

Fenella Elders
Counsellor
BACP

I have a special interest in ADHD and ADD, anxiety, depression, OCD, intrusive thoughts, stress, women’s issues, SEN parenting, and relationship difficulties. I aim to provide a confidential and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges, and work towards your goals.

Jagjeevan Bhurji
Counsellor
NCPS

I am passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges with warmth, curiosity, and genuine care. I have always been drawn to creating and holding a space to help others and this is reflected in my voluntary service work. Through this service, I have supported people both in crisis and those who simply need a listening ear.  My strong belief is that everyone deserves a safe, respectful space where they can be heard without judgment

Jennifer Miles
Counsellor
BACP

My approach is empathic, warm, adaptable, and collaborative. I draw from various styles and therapeutic approaches depending on the clients’ needs. I am IFS (Internal Family Systems informed, trauma-informed, and person-centred. I actively work to embody anti-oppressive practices by centring the client as the expert of their lived-experiences and therapy needs. I draw from theorists such as Dr. Frantz Fanon to embody de-colonial...

Lucy Drowley
Counsellor
BACP

My therapeutic style is compassionate and reflective. I value curiosity, respect, and authenticity in the counselling relationship. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationships, identity, or life transitions, I aim to support you in understanding yourself more deeply and finding ways forward that feel right for you.

Marta Denkova
Counsellor
BACP

I am passionate about offering a safe and non-judgemental space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences together. Sessions are centred around your unique individual needs. I am committed to building an empathic therapeutic relationship where you can feel heard, seen, and gently encouraged towards personal insight and self-reflection. Our work together is intended to be your dedicated safe space and time, where you...

Mairyam Faruq
Counsellor
BACP

My professional experience includes working closely with children and families in early years settings, supporting adult learners facing barriers such as housing insecurity, financial stress, and caring responsibilities, and volunteering in emotionally sensitive environments, including hospice care, supporting individuals experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Through these roles, I have developed a strong foundation in supporting...

Diana Armstrong
Counsellor
BACP

Our work together is led by you. You set the pace and bring what feels most important. I’ll listen carefully and reflect honestly, helping you notice patterns, emotions, and meanings that may not always be clear. My experience supporting families through crisis means I can sit with difficult conversations while remaining steady, calm and compassionate. I won’t push an agenda or offer quick fixes. I’ll support you in finding your own way...

Katie Harris
Counsellor
BPS | UPCA

I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy. Our initial session provides a space to explore what has brought you to therapy and for us to begin getting to know one another. People come to therapy for many different reasons: some with a specific difficulty they wish to work through, and others seeking a broader space for reflection and self-exploration. I see therapy as a collaborative and creative process - one in which you are...

Andrea Munno
Counsellor
BACP

The life experiences I went through have given me the opportunity to refine traits and skills that are essential to establish a meaningful therapeutic relationship and support persons to explore their shadows comfortably. They are active listening, empathy, smooth communication, the wise use of silence, flexibility, respect, problem solving, creativity and a touch of humour. Together, we will work on anxiety, bereavement, career issues...

Isabella Dray
Counselor
BACP

I aim to offer a space where you can speak openly and be fully yourself without fear of judgement. I work in a collaborative and supportive way, trusting that each person has the capacity for unlocking self-understanding and growth. I support you in exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences through gentle curiosity and meaningful reflection. I offer online sessions, which many clients find to be a comfortable and accessible way...

Sharon Mahal
Counsellor
BACP

My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment where you can speak openly. I aim to work together with my clients and will dive into your experiences to uncover deeper insights and build practical emotional wellbeing. I will move at your speed, focusing on developing the self-awareness necessary for meaningful change.

John Holywell
Counsellor
BACP

I work in an integrative way, grounded primarily in person-centred therapy and informed by psychodynamic thinking and reflective practice. I pay close attention to emotional experience, relational patterns and meaning-making, while also supporting the development of insight and self-awareness. My work is trauma-informed and attentive to individual differences in communication, learning and emotional processing. Above all, I aim to work...

Lisa Youde
Counsellor
BACP

I am empathetic, non-judgemental and I am prepared for you to share as much or as little as you wish. I have always been interested in understanding people as individuals and I have been told by friends and family that I’m patient and a good listener. I have a sense of humour but do not take this role lightly as I have been through therapy several times myself so I understand the relationship and trust that needs to be built between...

Gulistan Parker
Counsellor
BACP

I seek to centre your own expertise about your life and experiences, in ways that empower you to find the best path forwards. I am guided by integrative counselling, drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural approaches. This offers the flexibility to tailor our work to your unique needs, goals and what is important to you. My style is rooted in humanistic values of empathy, acceptance and honesty.

Holly Osborne
Counselor
BACP

I aim to provide a safe, non judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and respected. Therapy is collaborative, and we can gently explore what is arising for you at a pace that feels manageable. My integrative approach draws on psychodynamic, cognitive, person-centred, and existential perspectives, supporting self awareness and meaningful change. I work in a way that honours your
individuality and personal goals.

Titilayo Oguntunde
Counsellor
BACP

I offer a safe and confidential space to explore life’s challenges and difficulties. I am committed to providing non-judgemental therapy for you to share your thoughts and feelings. It is my desire to empower and encourage positive change throughout the therapeutic process while providing my clients with autonomy and control of their own therapy. I will offer a safe environment for you to bring whatever you wish to each session. My aim...

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