Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in London
H Q Therapy was founded in 2016 by psychotherapist Melanie Cox to address the growing need for accessible mental health support in London. Our practice operates three therapy centres in Hackney and Islington, offering a comprehensive range of services including fully qualified psychotherapy, low-cost therapy for financially constrained clients, and wellbeing-focused treatments. We provide a safe, inclusive environment with disability access across two locations, serving diverse demographics including children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Our community of over 220 therapists delivers evidence-based treatments for conditions ranging from anxiety and depression to complex trauma and behavioural disorders.We maintain rigorous quality standards through partnerships with leading training institutions like Metanoia and The Minster Centre, while offering professional development opportunities through our affiliated events and workshops. Our proprietary software streamlines client-therapist matching, and we actively collaborate with organisations like The Weekend University to stay at the forefront of therapeutic innovation.
Services
Psychotherapy
Counselling
Low-Cost Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Child Counselling
Couples Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Sex Therapy
Creative Arts Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 220+ fully qualified therapists with BACP/UKCP accreditation
- Our low-cost therapy service partners with leading training institutions
- Accessible therapy spaces designed for client comfort and inclusivity
- Specialist support for diverse client groups including LGBTQIA+ and multicultural communities
- Integrated CPD opportunities ensure ongoing therapist development
What people say
Safe environment
Qualified therapists
Inclusive approach
Effective treatments
Accessible locations
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services employ evidence-based approaches to address emotional and psychological challenges. Qualified therapists work with clients to explore thought patterns, develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth. Sessions focus on creating safe therapeutic relationships to facilitate lasting positive change for individuals seeking mental health support.
Low-Cost Therapy
This accessible service provides therapy at reduced rates through trainee practitioners under professional supervision. Partnering with accredited training institutions, we offer quality mental health support to financially constrained clients while maintaining rigorous clinical standards across all therapeutic interventions and client assessments.
Child Counselling
Specialised therapeutic support helps children navigate emotional and behavioural challenges through age-appropriate techniques. Our practitioners create safe spaces for young clients to develop coping skills and improve family communication, addressing issues ranging from anxiety to trauma in developmentally sensitive ways.
Couples Therapy
This service focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts within intimate relationships. Therapists help couples develop mutual understanding and strengthen emotional connections through structured sessions addressing specific relationship challenges and promoting healthy interaction patterns.
Trauma Therapy
Specialist trauma-informed therapy addresses the psychological impact of distressing experiences using evidence-based approaches. Practitioners help clients process traumatic memories and develop grounding techniques to reduce symptoms of PTSD and complex trauma while fostering emotional resilience.
People
Melanie Cox
Founder
Psychotherapist Melanie Cox established H Q Therapy in 2016 after identifying significant gaps in local mental health provision. With extensive clinical experience, she developed the practice's innovative model combining quality assurance with community-focused accessibility initiatives.
Questions
Why should I seek therapy and counselling?
Therapy helps address emotional challenges, improve relationships, and develop coping strategies for life's difficulties through professional, confidential support tailored to individual needs.
Will information about me be safe and secure?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality with therapists bound by professional ethics to protect client privacy both during and outside therapy sessions.
What types of client issues do you address?
We support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, behavioural disorders, identity concerns, and various mental health challenges across all age groups.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Many practitioners provide flexible online therapy sessions alongside face-to-face appointments to accommodate different client preferences and accessibility needs.
How do I find the right therapist?
Our referral system matches clients with suitable therapists based on specific needs, with options to book initial assessments with either fully qualified or low-cost practitioners.
