Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Service in London
City Psychotherapy Service has been providing expert therapeutic support since 2007. Our practice is led by experienced psychotherapists and counsellors who specialise in individual and couples therapy. Located in Shoreditch, we offer accessible face-to-face sessions near Old Street, Shoreditch High Street, Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations. Our team combines academic excellence with practical experience from diverse settings including the NHS, higher education and private practice. We address complex issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and trauma through evidence-based approaches.Our therapists hold advanced qualifications from institutions like Birkbeck College and the British Psychotherapy Foundation. We maintain professional accreditations with bodies including BACP and the British Psychoanalytic Council. Our service integrates psychodynamic, existential and neuropsychoanalytic approaches to deliver tailored therapeutic solutions. We also provide professional development opportunities for creative professionals through our therapists' unique industry experience. Our commitment to accessibility extends to telephone and online counselling options for clients nationwide.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Counselling
Psychosexual Therapy
Online Counselling
Room Hire
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years' experience delivering psychotherapy in London
- Our therapists hold advanced qualifications from leading institutions
- We offer flexible therapy formats including online and telephone sessions
- Our practitioners maintain accreditations with major professional bodies
- We provide specialist support for creative professionals and complex trauma
Associations and certifications
- BACP
- British Psychoanalytic Council
- Foundation for Psychotherapy & Counselling
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy sessions address depression, anxiety and complex trauma through psychodynamic approaches. Therapists help clients develop self-awareness and healthier coping mechanisms. Sessions last 50 minutes with experienced practitioners holding advanced qualifications from institutions like Birkbeck College.
Couples Therapy
Specialist couples therapy addresses relationship breakdowns and communication issues. Our practitioners help partners understand emotional patterns and improve connections. Sessions focus on mutual growth and resolving conflicts through evidence-based psychodynamic techniques developed over 15 years of practice.
Psychosexual Therapy
This specialist service addresses sexual problems and intimacy issues through confidential counselling. Therapists combine psychodynamic approaches with practical strategies to improve sexual wellbeing. Treatment considers psychological factors affecting sexual health and relationship dynamics.
Online Counselling
Accessible therapy delivered through secure video platforms. Our online service maintains the same professional standards as face-to-face sessions. Clients benefit from flexible scheduling while receiving evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns.
Room Hire
Professional therapy rooms available for rent in central London. Our Shoreditch location offers 24-hour access to practitioners. The second-floor office includes shared kitchen facilities with competitive rates for psychotherapists and counsellors.
People
Janina Joffe
Psychodynamic Counsellor
BACP-registered psychotherapist with MSc from Birkbeck College. Specialises in creative professionals and complex mental health issues. Combines NHS experience with private practice expertise.
Michael Toller
Psychotherapist
Experienced therapist integrating psychodynamic, existential and neuropsychoanalytic approaches. Specialises in anxiety, depression and identity issues. Holds MSc from University of London and BPC accreditation.
Sarah Westlake
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Specialist in trauma, relationship breakdowns and sexual problems. Combines psychodynamic therapy with creative approaches from 20 years in TV production. Accredited by BACP and Foundation for Psychotherapy & Counselling.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We primarily use psychodynamic approaches, integrating elements from existential and neuropsychoanalytic therapies. Our practitioners maintain professional accreditations while adapting techniques to individual client needs.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide secure online counselling for clients across the UK. Our virtual sessions maintain the same professional standards as our face-to-face therapy in central London.
What issues can your therapists help with?
Our specialists address depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, sexual problems and identity issues. We have particular expertise in supporting creative professionals and those with complex mental health needs.
How do I book an appointment?
Contact us via phone at 07961 795330 or through our website contact form to arrange an introductory session. Our team will help match you with the most suitable therapist for your needs.
Are your therapists qualified?
All our practitioners hold advanced qualifications from institutions like Birkbeck College and the British Psychotherapy Foundation. They maintain accreditations with professional bodies including BACP and the British Psychoanalytic Council.
Do you offer room hire for practitioners?
Yes, we have therapy rooms available for rent in our Shoreditch practice. The space offers 24-hour access with competitive rates for psychotherapists and counsellors in central London.
