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Private Therapy & Psychological Support

You Do Not Have to
Navigate This Alone.

Haven Psychology is a private practice offering evidence-based therapy for adults and adolescents. We provide a calm, confidential, and genuinely compassionate space to address what is making life harder than it needs to be.

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  • HCPC & BPS registered psychologists
  • Evidence-based treatments (CBT, EMDR, ACT)
  • In-person and online sessions available
  • Strict confidentiality — always
Calm therapy room with natural light and soft furnishings
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Therapist listening attentively in a calm session setting
What We Believe

Therapy Is Not a Last Resort.

Many people wait years before seeking support — either because they believe their problems are not serious enough, or because they are not sure what therapy actually involves. At Haven, we want to change that.

Therapy is a structured, evidence-based process. It is not about being told what to do, or reliving painful memories without support. It is a collaborative exploration of what is not working — and a practical framework for changing it.

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How We Help

Areas of Expertise

We offer therapy for a wide range of difficulties. Each area is treated with a personalised, evidence-based approach tailored to you as an individual.

Anxiety & Panic

Generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, health anxiety, phobias, and OCD. We use CBT, ACT, and exposure-based approaches to help you regain control.

CBT ACT Exposure Mindfulness

Depression & Low Mood

Persistent low mood, anhedonia, hopelessness, and seasonal depression. We combine evidence-based therapy with practical behavioural and cognitive strategies.

CBT Behavioural Activation Self-Compassion

Trauma & PTSD

Complex trauma, single-incident PTSD, childhood trauma, and CPTSD. Our specialists use EMDR and trauma-focused CBT — both NICE-recommended treatments.

EMDR TF-CBT Stabilisation Processing

Relationships & Attachment

Difficulties with intimacy, communication, trust, and attachment patterns — both within relationships and in building new ones. Individual and couples formats available.

EFT Schema Therapy Couples Work

Burnout & Work Stress

Chronic stress, occupational burnout, perfectionism, and performance anxiety. We address the psychological drivers of burnout and build sustainable recovery.

ACT CBT Stress Management

Life Transitions

Bereavement, divorce, redundancy, relocation, parenthood, and identity transitions. Therapy provides structure and meaning when life feels destabilised.

Grief Work ACT Integrative Therapy

Self-Esteem & Identity

Low self-worth, chronic shame, imposter syndrome, and identity uncertainty. We address core beliefs and schemas that drive negative self-perception.

Schema Therapy CFT CBT

Sleep & Chronic Stress

Insomnia, sleep anxiety, and the psychological impact of long-term stress on health. CBT-I (CBT for Insomnia) is highly effective and does not rely on medication.

CBT-I Sleep Hygiene Relaxation
Our Psychologists

Meet the Team

Every member of the Haven team is a fully qualified, registered professional with specialist training in their areas of practice.

Dr. Rachel Osei

Dr. Rachel Osei

Clinical Psychologist & Director

HCPC Registered — PYL 12847

Availability 2–3 weeks

Qualifications: DClinPsy — University of Oxford | MSc Clinical Psychology

Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, EMDR, Anxiety

Dr. Osei founded Haven after 12 years in NHS Adult Mental Health and Trauma Services. She is an accredited EMDR therapist and trauma-focused CBT practitioner who has worked with survivors of assault, occupational trauma, and childhood adversity.

Individual In-Person Online EMDR Intensive
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James Fairfield

James Fairfield

Counselling Psychologist

HCPC Registered — PYL 22341

Availability 1–2 weeks

Qualifications: DCounsPsy — UCL | PGDip CBT

Specialties: Depression, Burnout, Relationships, Schema Therapy

James specialises in depression, occupational burnout, and relationship difficulties. He brings a warm, structured approach informed by CBT and schema therapy, and works with individuals and couples.

Individual Couples In-Person Online
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Priya Mehta

Priya Mehta

BACP Accredited Therapist

BACP Accredited — 00348121

Availability 1 week

Qualifications: MSc Counselling Psychology | EMDR Level 2

Specialties: Anxiety, OCD, Life Transitions, Young Adults

Priya works with adults and young adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, and significant life changes. She uses an integrative approach informed by CBT, ACT, and EMDR, and has a particular passion for supporting clients through identity and life-stage transitions.

Individual Online In-Person
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Ben Halliday

Ben Halliday

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

BABCP Accredited — CB5612

Availability 1–2 weeks

Qualifications: MSc CBT — University of Leeds | BSc Psychology

Specialties: Sleep, Health Anxiety, Phobias, Chronic Stress

Ben is a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist specialising in sleep disorders (CBT-I), health anxiety, and phobias. He combines evidence-based techniques with a practical, collaborative style that clients describe as immediately useful.

Individual Online In-Person CBT-I
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How We Work

Our Approach to Therapy

We do not follow a one-size-fits-all model. Every client receives a personalised formulation and a tailored treatment plan.

01

Initial Consultation

A 50-minute session to understand what brings you to therapy, your history, and your goals. No diagnosis. No pressure. Just a thorough, compassionate conversation. You also get to assess whether your therapist is the right fit.

02

Assessment & Formulation

Your therapist creates a personalised formulation — a shared understanding of what is contributing to your difficulties and why. This guides everything that follows and is revisited as therapy progresses.

03

Therapy Begins

Weekly or fortnightly sessions using the approach best suited to your needs — CBT, EMDR, ACT, schema therapy, or an integrative blend. Between sessions, you may be invited to try exercises or notice patterns.

04

Progress & Ending

We review progress regularly and adjust the plan as needed. Therapy ends when you have met your goals and feel confident sustaining your progress independently. Endings are planned, collaborative, and gradual.

Therapeutic Modalities We Use

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

NICE-recommended. Addresses the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

EMDR

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing — highly effective for trauma and PTSD.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Third-wave CBT helping clients develop psychological flexibility and values-aligned action.

Schema Therapy

Addresses deep-rooted patterns (schemas) formed in early life that drive current difficulties.

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Reduces shame and self-criticism using compassion science and practice.

CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)

The gold-standard psychological treatment for chronic sleep difficulties.

Fees

Transparent Pricing

All fees include VAT. We do not charge differently based on the type of difficulty you bring.

Initial Consultation (50 min) £130
Individual Therapy Session (50 min) £120 – £150
EMDR Session (60 min) £150
Couples Session (80 min) £180
EMDR Intensive (Half-Day, 3.5 hrs) £450
Written Report / Assessment Letter From £200
A limited number of reduced-fee (concession) appointments are available for clients on low incomes. Please mention this when enquiring and we will do our best to accommodate.

Insurance & EAP

We accept referrals from major insurers including AXA Health, Bupa, Aviva, and WPA. We also work with a number of EAP providers. Please contact us with your authorisation code before booking and we will confirm coverage.

FAQ

Before You Reach Out

If something is causing you distress — or is getting in the way of living the life you want — therapy is likely to be helpful. You do not need to be in crisis. Many clients come to therapy to understand themselves better, manage stress, or work through long-standing patterns. The initial consultation is a low-commitment way to find out.

It depends on what you are working with. Focused CBT for a specific anxiety can be effective in 8–12 sessions. More complex difficulties — such as long-term trauma, personality-level patterns, or chronic depression — typically benefit from longer-term work of 6–12 months or more. Your therapist will give you a realistic timeframe in the initial consultation.

Yes — with two narrow exceptions. We are required to break confidentiality if there is serious risk of harm to yourself or another person, or if ordered to do so by a court. In all other circumstances, everything discussed remains strictly between you and your therapist. We explain this fully in our initial consent process.

Absolutely. The therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of outcome — we want you to work with someone you trust. If your initial consultation does not feel right, let us know and we will match you with another member of the team at no extra charge.

Yes. All of our therapists offer online sessions via a secure, GDPR-compliant video platform. Many clients find online therapy equally effective and appreciate the flexibility it provides. In-person sessions are available at our London clinic.

Please give at least 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Sessions cancelled within 48 hours will be charged at 50% of the session fee. Sessions cancelled within 24 hours or not attended will be charged in full. This is standard practice and protects your therapist's time.

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Address 8 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London W1G 9PN
Phone +44 20 7946 0783
Email hello@havenpsychology.co.uk
Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SundayClosed

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