Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Counselling & Psychotherapy in London
Established in 2007, City Psychotherapy Service is a group practice led by experienced psychotherapists and counsellors. We specialise in individual and couples therapy, with practitioners trained in psychodynamic, existential, and neuropsychoanalytic approaches. Our Shoreditch-based clinic is conveniently located near Old Street, Liverpool Street, and Moorgate stations, offering accessible support for London residents and professionals. Our team combines academic excellence from institutions like Birkbeck and Oxford with practical experience in NHS, charitable, and private sectors. We address complex issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity concerns, tailoring treatment to short-term, medium-term, or long-term needs.Our therapists integrate creative and somatic approaches, drawing from backgrounds in art, TV production, and massage therapy to enhance client understanding. Accredited by leading professional bodies, we maintain rigorous standards of practice and ethics. We also provide telephone and online counselling for greater accessibility. Our commitment to client-centred care ensures a safe space for exploring emotional patterns and developing self-awareness. With flexible appointment times from 8am to 8pm Monday-Friday, we accommodate diverse schedules. Our practice extends support to specific populations including dementia carers, individuals with autism, and those experiencing cultural or migration-related challenges.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Counselling
Psychosexual Therapy
Online Counselling
Therapist Room Hire
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer psychodynamic therapy informed by neuropsychoanalytic and existential approaches
- Our therapists hold advanced qualifications from Birkbeck and Oxford Universities
- We combine clinical expertise with creative and somatic therapeutic techniques
- We provide flexible 8am-8pm weekday appointments with online options available
- Our team includes accredited members of leading UK psychotherapy organisations
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- British Psychoanalytic Council
- Foundation for Psychotherapy & Counselling
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy addresses depression, anxiety, trauma, and identity issues through psychodynamic approaches. Sessions help clients understand emotional patterns and develop self-awareness. Therapists integrate neuropsychoanalytic techniques to explore unconscious processes.
Couples Counselling
Specialised relationship counselling helps couples navigate communication difficulties and intimacy issues. We address sexual problems and partnership dynamics using evidence-based psychodynamic frameworks. Sessions focus on improving mutual understanding and conflict resolution.
Psychosexual Therapy
Targeted psychosexual therapy addresses intimacy disorders and sexual dysfunction. Our practitioners combine psychological and somatic approaches to explore relationship dynamics. Treatment considers cultural, medical, and emotional factors affecting sexual wellbeing.
Online Counselling
Secure online counselling provides accessible mental health support across locations. Video sessions maintain therapeutic continuity for clients unable to attend in-person. This service maintains the same clinical standards as face-to-face appointments.
Therapist Room Hire
Professional therapy room hire available in Shoreditch with 24-hour access. Fully equipped second-floor office includes shared kitchen facilities. Competitive rates for London-based practitioners seeking treatment space.
People
Janina Joffe
Psychodynamic Counsellor
BACP-registered psychotherapist with MSc from Birkbeck and Oxford BA. Specialises in creative professionals' mental health. Combines NHS and private practice experience with art world background.
Michael Toller
Psychotherapist
BPC-registered therapist integrating psychodynamic, existential, and neuropsychoanalytic approaches. Focuses on cultural expectations and identity issues. Holds MSc from Birkbeck and Neuropsychoanalysis Fellowship.
Sarah Westlake
Couples Therapist
Accredited BACP member specialising in trauma and relationship breakdown. Combines TV production experience with psychotherapy. Trained supervisor with expertise in physical symptom manifestation.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We primarily use psychodynamic therapy, integrating neuropsychoanalytic and existential approaches. Our practitioners tailor techniques to individual client needs.
Do you offer evening appointments?
Yes, we offer appointments until 8pm Monday-Friday to accommodate working professionals' schedules.
Can I access therapy remotely?
We provide secure online counselling sessions for clients who prefer remote access to mental health support.
What areas do you serve?
Our Shoreditch clinic serves clients from Old Street, Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Bethnal Green, Hackney, and wider London areas.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes. Treatment duration varies from short-term (6-12 sessions) to open-ended long-term therapy based on client needs.
Do you provide couples therapy?
Yes, we offer specialist relationship counselling for couples addressing communication difficulties, intimacy issues, and partnership dynamics.
