Hampstead • North West London • Online
Support to move forward.
Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, children and families. Together, we can find the right support for you.
An initial conversation. No obligation to continue.
We take time to understand your needs.
Choose what works for you.
A safe, compassionate space.
Our services
We offer counselling and psychotherapy for a wide range of needs, for individuals, couples, children, teenagers and families, both in Hampstead and online.
A supportive space to explore what's on your mind, make sense of difficulties and work towards positive change.
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Work together to improve communication, navigate difficulties and rebuild connection.
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A safe, supportive space for children and teenagers to explore their feelings and navigate life's challenges.
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Guidance and support for the challenges and rewards of parenting at every stage.
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A supportive group environment to share experiences, gain new perspectives and feel less alone.
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Support for work-related stress, wellbeing and personal development in a professional setting.
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Get in touch to arrange an initial conversation.
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We'll take time to understand your needs and match you with the best therapist from our team.
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Start your therapy journey when you feel ready.
Our approach
Mandi and Sebastian take time to understand what brings you to therapy and help match you with a member of the team.
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Our Hampstead practice is near Belsize Park, with online sessions available for flexibility.
FAQs
A relaxed 30-minute Zoom conversation with a lead therapist about your needs, what you hope for and which therapist may be right for you. It is free, and there is no obligation to continue.
We take a hands-on, personal approach rather than working like a therapy platform. Mandi oversees each client's journey and, using what you share in your consultation, matches you with a BACP-registered therapist from our team whose specialism and way of working suit you.
Yes. You can see your therapist at our Hampstead practice near Belsize Park, or online from wherever you feel comfortable. Sessions are available daytime, evenings and weekends.
November Wellbeing Hub
Towards the end of the year, it can feel as though everyone needs something from you. Work, family life and upcoming celebrations may leave little room to notice how you are feeling.
Sometimes, the pressure comes from expectations we place on ourselves: keeping everyone happy, avoiding disappointment or making sure everything runs smoothly. Even enjoyable plans can become tiring when you feel responsible for everyone else’s experience.
You may find yourself agreeing to things and feeling resentful afterwards, or wishing someone would notice that you need help. These feelings are worth listening to. They can be an invitation to reconsider what you need and how you communicate it.
This Month’s Wellbeing Practice
Think of one recent situation in which you put your needs aside. Ask yourself:
What did I need at that moment?
What made it difficult to say so?
How could I express that need clearly next time?
You might begin with: “I would like to help, but I cannot take that on this week.”
A Gentle Reminder
Caring about other people does not mean being available for everything. Your needs deserve a place in the conversation too.
We’re Here to Help
If guilt, difficult relationships or feeling responsible for others regularly leaves you overwhelmed, counselling can offer space to understand these patterns.
Contact Mandi Simons Counselling & Psychotherapy for a free 30-minute online consultation. Sessions are available in Hampstead and online.
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Look at what is on your list. What genuinely needs doing, and what are you doing because you feel you should? Give yourself permission to simplify.
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Remembering dates, organising childcare and making arrangements can become a job in itself. Discuss who will take responsibility for each task, including the planning involved.
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If you are worried about costs, agree a realistic budget before making commitments. Suggesting simpler gifts or activities can take pressure off everyone.
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Avoid filling every available evening or weekend. Keep some time free so that an unexpected demand does not leave you feeling overstretched.
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Ask how school, friendships and upcoming events are feeling for them. Listen before offering solutions, and avoid assuming that everything they are looking forward to feels easy.
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If family gatherings or shared parenting arrangements are likely to be sensitive, start the conversation early. Focus on practical agreements and what feels manageable.
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You do not need to wait until you are struggling to cope. Let someone know what is becoming difficult and be specific about the help you need.
What could I simplify now to make the coming weeks feel more manageable?
Choose one responsibility to share, one commitment to reconsider or one expectation to let go.
If stress, family pressures or relationship difficulties are affecting your everyday life, therapy offers space to explore what is happening and find a way forward.
At Mandi Simons Counselling & Psychotherapy, we support adults, children, young people, couples and families, in Hampstead and online. Book a free 30-minute online consultation to discuss the support that could be right for you.
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Helpful articles and reflections on therapy, relationships and wellbeing.
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