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THE HOUSE PARTNERSHIP

Counselling Psychology in London W1 & EC1

We are a professional partnership of counsellors and counselling psychologists based in central London, providing one-to-one counselling to help people find a way forward through issues of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, along with many other emotional difficulties.

Counselling Psychology can be thought of as the perfect blend of art and science, enabling exploration of concepts such as love, meaning, and existential purpose, blending this with the empirical techniques of the science of psychology.

THE HOUSE PARTNERSHIP

KEY POINTS

EXCELLENT LOCATIONS

A partnership of counsellors based at two excellent central London locations

FORWARD LOOKING

A positive, forward-looking, approach to counselling psychology

FULLY REGISTERED

All House Counsellors are registered with the Health & Care Professions Council

POSITIVE CHANGE

Sharing a deeply held belief that positive change is possible for all our clients

LONDON W1 & EC1

COUNSELLORS & COUNSLLING PSYCHOLOGISTS

Dr Filipa Alves-Costa
Chartered Psychologist

Filipa is a dedicated and compassionate Chartered Psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society with over 10 years’ experience across the NHS, private settings, and academia. She provides trauma-focused and relational therapy for adult mental health, including trauma/PTSD, anxiety & attachment difficulties, depression, anger, psychosis, substance misuse, relationship issues, as well as supports individuals in high-pressure and competitive industries.

As well as the mentioned therapies, Filipa also practices Trauma and schema-informed approaches and can help with unprocessed trauma, loss, and grief.

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Dr Aimee McCarthy
Chartered Counselling Psychologist

Aimee, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, completed her doctorate at Roehamption University. She works in the corporate environment (Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance and Tech) specialising in depression, anxiety, work related issues including stress and burnout, as well as relationship difficulties.

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Dr Leah Bull
Chartered Psychologist

Leah is currently away on maternity leave.



Leah is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. She has worked within the NHS for a number of years including in a world leading hospital and has a particular specialism in working with young people, people with Autism and ADHD, and people with rare conditions. Leah also has completed and published several research projects.

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Dr Anna Marshall
Chartered Counselling Psychologist

Anna is currently on a break and will return in 2022.



Anna is a counselling psychologist who completed her clinical training in 2011 at the University of Surrey. Anna has gained extensive experience working in the NHS and she has particular expertise in woman’s health.

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Dr Aisling Buckley-Hovell
Chartered Psychologist

Aisling is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who specialises in treating anxiety, depression and trauma. She completed her Doctoral Degree at Royal Holloway, University of London. She has worked in the NHS for a number of years across different clinical specialties including sexual dysfunction, survivors of abuse and personality disorder.

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Sara Boulter
Chartered Psychologist

Sara is a consultant clinical psychologist who completed her clinical training in 1995 at the University of Western Cape in South Africa before building a successful private practice in Cape Town. Since coming to London, Sara has gained extensive experience working in the NHS and she has particular expertise in substance misuse and secure services.

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Dr Stephen Higgins
Chartered Psychologist

Steve only offers remote sessions via Video Call


Steve completed his doctoral training at the University of East London. He is a chartered psychologist with wide NHS experience working across mental and physical health services. He has particular expertise in providing support for people who present with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic fatigue and trauma.

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Dr Gill Deane
Chartered Psychologist

Gill qualified as a psychologist in South Africa and underwent further training in Gestalt Psychotherapy at Metanoia Institute. Since chartership in 2001, she has held senior positions in the public, private and charity sectors. Gill works across all presentations of depressive and anxiety conditions, and has particular expertise in eating disorders and sports’ psychology.

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Dr Erin Miller
Chartered Psychologist

Erin completed her professional doctorate at City University London, later to be invited back as a lecturer and supervisor on the same course. Now concentrating on private practice, Erin has considerable experience in the public sector, as an NHS psychologist and within a number of national charities.

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Dr David Gracey
Chartered Psychologist

Alongside his private work, David has worked in the NHS for over 10 years, with various groups including families and older adults. As a researcher he has published in numerous academic journals. He is a chartered psychologist who completed his doctorate at the Institute of Psychiatry.

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Hayley Melin
Chartered Psychologist

Alongside her private work, Hayley manages The House Partnership. She also has considerable experience as a psychologist in two NHS trusts. Together with her work in general adult mental health, she has a particular specialism in eating disorders.

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Dr Lou Monaco
Chartered Psychologist

Lou only offers remote sessions via Video Call


Lou is a chartered psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society who trained and worked in the US before moving to London in 2009. He was appointed Adjunct Professor at City University, New York, and has continued teaching in the UK as a visiting lecturer at London Metropolitan University.

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Silvia Miranda CPsychol
Chartered Psychologist

Silvia completed her training at the Institute of Psychiatry and City University. She is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who alongside her private practice work, has extensive experience of working in private and public settings including NHS primary care, IAPT, Eating Disorders and specialist Trauma Services. Her particular expertise and specialism is in treating Trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, work and relationships issues. 

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Dr Simon Whalley
Chartered Psychologist

Simon completed his doctoral research at Regent's College in London where he currently lectures. He has worked in adult mental health within the NHS and a number of community organisations. He has particular expertise with social anxiety, and panic.

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UNDERSTANDING

Counselling & Counselling Psychology

Counselling & Counselling Psychology
Article

'Counselling' and 'Counselling Psychology' are not synonymous terms, though they do share elements of their history. Here we explore how Counselling Psychology is in many ways superior, as it brings a scientific evidence base to the art of counselling.

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Counselling for Depression
Article

As it can affect they way we think, feel, behave and relate to others, depression can seem like an impossible challenge to work through alone. Fortunately, Counselling Psychologists at The House are brilliantly positioned to be able to tackle these problems with you.

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Stephen Fry talks about his depression
Video

A thoughtful piece as always from Stephen Fry, discussing his experience of depression. Fry was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 1995 after suffering a nervous breakdown.

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Counselling for Social Anxiety
Article

We all feel a little anxious in social situations sometimes, but Social Anxiety can be extremely uncomfortable and even debilitating, limiting people's potential and even causing them to avoid many social situations. We explore how Counselling can help with this.

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