Counselling, psychotherapy and coaching in Soho, London and online
Therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and sexuality issues, substance use, health conditions and HIV
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Everyone has a desire to be the best possible version of themselves. My role is to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I can help with therapy for personal wellbeing, stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and sexuality issues, substance use, health conditions and HIV. As a qualified therapist and coach, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
Counselling
Short-term counselling is typically solution-focused and goal-oriented, making it well-suited for addressing specific, immediate issues. I can help you with:
- Mild to moderate anxiety
- Situational depression
- Stress management
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions (e.g., job change, relocation, becoming a parent)
- Relationship difficulties
- Workplace challenges
- Low self-esteem or confidence issues
- Decision-making support
- Coping with a recent traumatic event
- Academic or career-related stress
- Burnout or fatigue
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional regulation
Psychotherapy
Focuses on deeper, more complex, and often chronic psychological issues, with an emphasis on personal growth and long-term healing. I can help you with:
- Chronic depression
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Childhood emotional neglect or abuse
- Relationship patterns and intimacy issues
- Identity development (including gender, sexuality, and cultural identity)
- Long-standing low self-worth or shame
- Difficulties with emotional regulation
- Persistent grief or unresolved loss
- Existential concerns or meaning-of-life issues
- Self-defeating behaviours or thought patterns
- Processing early life experiences and their impact
- Phobias
- Non-complex OCD
- Personality disorders (e.g., borderline, avoidant)
Coaching
Action-oriented and future-focused, coaching is designed to help clients achieve goals, enhance performance, and build skills. I can help you with:
- Goal setting and achievement
- Career development and transitions
- Leadership and executive functioning
- Work-life balance
- Time management and productivity
- Motivation and accountability
- Confidence and assertiveness
- Communication skills
- Decision-making clarity
- Overcoming procrastination
- Managing imposter syndrome
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Enhancing creativity or focus
- Personal development planning
Working Together
During our initial assessment appointment, we will explore what you are seeking to achieve through our working together. We will agree review points to make sure that our work together has purpose, impact and integrity -giving you the support you need.
Fees
Counselling / Psychotherapy (Soho or online) - £75 per 50 minute session.
I also offer packages of 12 sessions payable in three easy instalments - we can discuss this option during your initial appointment.
Coaching (Soho or online) - £150 per 90 minute session
You can book your initial appointment below.
If you have questions or wish to check in with John first, then:
MBACP Registered Member- assuring professional standards
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK.
MNCPS Acc.
The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society - Accredited Registrant (MNCPS Acc.)
The assurance of additional accredited registration.
Having not been to therapy before I was relieved to find how beneficial speaking with John was. I managed to lift some very negative feelings through our meetings. This has switched my outlook in a number of ways and recently opened up some positive opportunities in my life.
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Get in touch...
John Ridley Therapy
By appointment - in Soho, London or online
48 Warwick Street, London W1B 5AW, United Kingdom
John Ridley Therapy
48 Warwick Street, London W1B 5AW
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