Psychotherapy 

Individual therapy

We offer short- and long-term individual psychotherapy in London and online. Sessions are available in English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian, Russian, Bulgarian and Swedish.

Individual therapy provides a confidential and supportive space to explore what is troubling you and to reflect on how your difficulties may have developed. Therapy can help you become more aware of unhelpful or inherited patterns, and support you in finding ways of living that feel more authentic and meaningful.

Therapy begins with an initial consultation, which allows us to understand your needs and gives you the opportunity to see whether you feel comfortable working with your therapist. Feeling safe and understood is a central part of the process.

Couple therapy

At Colbun Psychology, with a wide range of couples who are experiencing a range of relationship difficulties, with the aim of strengthening connection, communication and trust.

We offer a calm and supportive space where couples can explore unhelpful patterns, work through conflicts and better understand one another’s needs.

Therapy can help with communication difficulties, emotional distance and feelings of disconnection, supporting clearer communication and deeper mutual understanding.
Rather than locating problems within one individual, we understand relationship difficulties as emerging between people. Together, we work towards a healthier balance between closeness and independence, and address concerns such as sexual difficulties, power dynamics, financial stress and family-related tensions.

 Family therapy

Therapeutic Approaches
 

You may be wondering which type of therapy would be most helpful for you, or whether the approach really matters. At Colbun Psychology, our therapists work from a range of therapeutic models, and we are happy to help you think about what might best suit your needs.

Below is a brief overview of the approaches we offer. Some of our therapists work integratively, meaning they draw on more than one approach depending on your situation. When you get in touch, we can help guide you towards a therapist who feels like a good fit.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and how certain patterns can keep difficulties going. It is a collaborative and structured approach that focuses on present-day concerns, while also recognising how past experiences may influence current ways of thinking and responding.

CBT can help you develop greater awareness of unhelpful thought patterns, learn practical strategies for managing distress, and build more supportive ways of coping with everyday challenges. It is an evidence-based approach and has been shown to be effective for difficulties such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and substance misuse.

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy aims to deepen self-understanding by bringing unconscious thoughts and feelings into awareness. It explores how early experiences and significant relationships may continue to influence current emotions, behaviours and ways of relating to others.

Working closely with your therapist, you will reflect on thoughts, feelings and experiences as they arise in therapy, and explore their deeper meaning. This process can support you in moving away from inherited or imposed ways of being, and towards living in a way that feels more authentic and aligned with your own values and desires.

Systemic psychotherapy

Systemic psychotherapy understands psychological difficulties as emerging within the context of relationships, both past and present. It takes into account the wider social and cultural factors that shape our lives, such as family background, culture, gender, sexuality and social context.

This approach focuses on how people make sense of their lives through stories or narratives, and how these narratives influence relationships and patterns of interaction. Through careful questioning and reflection, therapy can open up new perspectives and possibilities. Systemic therapy can be offered to individuals, couples or families.

Humanistic psychotherapy

Developed by Carl Rogers, the humanistic approach views people as having an innate capacity for growth and self-understanding. This potential can become blocked through life experiences, particularly those that affect self-worth, safety or a sense of belonging.

In humanistic psychotherapy, the therapist offers empathy, acceptance and genuine understanding. This creates a supportive space where you can explore your experiences openly, strengthen self-acceptance, and move towards a more authentic and fulfilling way of living.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR  is an integrative psychotherapy approach that is widely used in the treatment of trauma. It is also used to work with anxiety, panic attacks and phobias.

EMDR supports the processing of distressing or overwhelming experiences so they can be remembered in a less distressing way. For some people, this means feeling less emotionally triggered in everyday situations, even when the memory itself remains.

Your therapist will work carefully and at a pace that feels safe, ensuring you feel supported and grounded throughout the process. EMDR can be particularly helpful for those who find it difficult to put their experiences into words, or who feel they have talked about events many times without feeling real relief.