This user has not added any information to their profile yet.
Warm, supportive & non-judgemental therapy. For bereavement, baby loss, expat stresses & relationship issues.
Supporting you when anxiety, depression, grief, loss or trauma feel too much to carry alone.
I offer a compassionate and personalised therapy in a space where you can feel safe, heard, and truly understood, where you can talk openly about what matters most to you.
As an integrative humanistic therapist (MA) (BACP), I tailor each session to meet your individual needs and believe that we are all capable of change and growth. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you make sense of where you are and supporting you as you move forward.
I offer an initial free 15-minute telephone consultation to explore how I can help you and see if working together feels right for you. I provide online therapy for adults and young people aged 16 and older, available nationwide and worldwide.
Please take a moment to browse the website to learn more about my approach to therapy and how it can support you.
I would love to hear from you. Maureen
Hello and welcome.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and how I work.
I am Maureen, the founder of Ivy Counselling, a small, welcoming private practice in central London. I offer therapy in-person, online, and through walk-and-talk sessions, so we can work together in a way that feels most comfortable and supportive for you.
I am a qualified and experienced integrative humanistic therapist, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO). I hold an MA in Humanistic Counselling and Psychotherapy from York St. John University.
I work with adults and young people aged 16 and over, supporting clients with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, loss, grief, trauma, and relationship difficulties. My experience in both private practice and mental health services has deepened my understanding of the many ways people suffer and the many ways we can begin to heal.
Before training as a therapist, I worked for over 20 years as a teacher. That experience gave me a deep understanding of the emotional pressures we face at different stages of life. Whether it is young people navigating identity, parents balancing work and family, or professionals feeling overwhelmed by constant demands. Life can be deeply challenging, and I have seen how lonely or heavy it can sometimes feel.
It was my own experience of being in therapy that brought me to this work. I know what it is like to sit in that space, to feel unsure, and to slowly begin untangling what’s going on inside. Therapy gave me space to breathe, reflect, and make sense of my experience. I discovered just how powerful that space can be and how transformative it is to feel truly heard and supported. That healing experience inspired me to offer the same compassionate support to others.
Whether you are feeling stuck, lost, or carrying pain that is hard to name, my aim is to offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your inner world with curiosity, care, and courage. Together, we can help you reconnect with yourself and begin to build a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and aligned with who you are.
My therapeutic approach is integrative humanistic, which means I tailor each session to your unique needs and experiences. I draw from a range of models, guided by what feels most helpful to you, moving at your pace and staying focused on what matters most to you.
Over time, our work together can help you identify and release old patterns, rebuild your self-worth, and make space for new ways of being that feel more authentic and free. This kind of deep self-exploration can lead to better self-awareness, greater clarity, resilience, and a more compassionate relationship with yourself and others.
If something here resonates with you and you are considering therapy, I would be honoured to walk alongside you.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to walk it alone.
When you're ready, I’m here.
QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist.
I studied at York St John University, where I completed a Master of Arts in Humanistic Counselling and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, both accredited by the BACP.
I have experience in working with both adults and young people, with a variety of complex and diverse needs. My experience includes working in areas of anxiety, depression, loss & grief, trauma and relationship issues, among others.
I engage in monthly supervision for my client work and keep updated on developments in the field through continuous professional development (CPD) training.
QUALIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL TRAINING
MA in Humanistic Counselling
PostGrad Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling & Psychotherapy
Bachelor of Education (Hons) Degree (QTS)
Certificate in Bereavement Counselling
Certificate in Cruse Bereavement Care
Accredited Pregnancy & Infant Loss Practitioner
Certificate in Pregnancy, Perinatal, Infant Loss & Infertility Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
Advanced Certificate in Online & Telephone Therapy
Certificate in Walk and Talk Therapy
ASSIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Dissociation and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Training
Safeguarding for Vulnerable Adults and Children Training
Supporting Parents after Baby Loss Training
Trauma & The Body: Dissociation and Somatisation Training
MEMBERSHIPS
I am an accredited registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and a professional registered member of the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO) and follow their standards and guidelines.
I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate. I comply with GDPR and data protection regulations and am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
HOW I WORK
There often comes a moment when something inside says: I can’t keep going like this.
Maybe anxiety keeps showing up uninvited. Maybe you are carrying a pain that is hard to name. Perhaps you are grieving someone or something deeply important. Or maybe you just feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward, but clear you don’t want to stay where you are.
Whatever has brought you here, I want you to know: You don’t have to face it alone.
I am a qualified integrative humanistic therapist. This means I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, but at the heart of every session is you, your story, your needs, and your pace. Therapy is about creating space to be with whatever you are carrying, with warmth and without judgement, so that change can begin.
I believe deeply in your capacity to grow, heal and find meaning even in the midst of pain or uncertainty. I see therapy as a collaborative journey, one where I walk alongside you with care and compassion, helping you reconnect with your inner strength and discover new ways of being with yourself and with others.
WHAT THERAPY CAN SUPPORT
Our sessions offer a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can bring whatever is weighing on you. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, loss, grief, trauma or relationship difficulties, this is a space where you do not have to carry it all alone.
You can speak freely. You can go at your own pace. And you will be met with warmth, compassion, and respect.
I know how daunting it can feel to reach out, especially if you have never had the experience of being truly heard without judgement. But therapy can offer something rare: a space grounded in safety and trust, where your thoughts and feelings are welcomed just as they are. While the process can be challenging, it can also be deeply healing, bringing greater clarity, insight, and meaningful change.
A FLEXIBLE, PERSONALISED APPROACH
No two people are the same. That is why I work flexibly and responsively, drawing on different therapeutic models, to meet your unique needs.
Alongside talking therapy, I may offer grounding tools such as breathwork or body awareness practices, which can be especially helpful when working with trauma or anxiety. However we work, sessions move at a pace that feels right for you and stay centred on what matters most to you.
NAVIGATING GRIEF AND LOSS
Grief can feel like being lost in a storm without a map. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, a pregnancy, or a future you hoped for, therapy can offer a space to honour and name that pain in a way that is gentle and meaningful.
I believe grief is a reflection of love and connection. Making space for that truth to be seen, held, and supported can be a powerful part of healing.
RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES
Our relationships shape who we are. When they hurt, we can feel unsure, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns. If you are struggling with trust, communication, or conflict, we can explore what is happening together.
Sometimes that means looking at past experiences and how old beliefs or wounds may still be echoing into the present. Over time, therapy can support you in developing more honest, compassionate, and fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and to others.
WHEREVER YOU ARE, YOU'RE WELCOME
People come to therapy for many reasons: a crisis, a change, a longing to feel more at ease in themselves. Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.
Healing happens in a relationship. My aim is to create a space where you feel supported, seen, and safe, where all parts of you are welcome. A space where you can begin to reclaim your voice, reconnect with your strength, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and care.
STARTING YOUR JOURNEY
If you are thinking about therapy and wondering if we might be a good fit, I offer an initial free 15-minute telephone call. There’s no pressure, just an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and explore what you’re looking for.
I welcome people from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life. I honour difference in all its forms and value who you are as a unique individual.
I offer online therapeutic services for anxiety, depression, loss & grief, trauma and relationship issues nationwide & worldwide, excluding the USA and Canada.
I work with adults and young people aged 16 and older.
Bereavement, Loss, Grief, Expat Stresses & Relationship Issues.
Including Baby Loss & Infant Loss, offering help and support for miscarriage, recurrent miscarriage, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), stillbirth, neonatal death, pregnancy after loss (PAL) and Infertility.
I offer a free 15-minute initial telephone consultation. This session helps us decide if we can work together on the issues you want to address. It can also answer any questions you may have.
If you choose to continue after our initial conversation, please get in touch to book an appointment. I would love to hear from you.
Individual session: £75 for 1 x 50 minutes
Many people consider booking a block of sessions,
Block of 6 sessions: £390 for 6 x 50 minutes
English