Avis Underwood, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Avis Underwood

London SE1
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Avis Underwood, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Avis Underwood

London SE1
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My Approach

You might notice patterns that hold you back—whether in your relationships, your work, or in how you experience yourself. Therapy offers a space to explore these patterns and begin to understand where they come from.
In our work together, we slow things down and pay attention to what’s happening beneath the surface. We explore the deeper influences—often rooted in earlier experiences—that shape how you think, feel, and relate to others.
This isn’t about quick fixes, but about developing a deeper understanding of yourself over time. Sometimes this process can bring up unfamiliar or uncomfortable feelings, and we approach this in a way that feels manageable and contained.
Through this work, people often begin to feel more grounded, more connected to themselves, and more able to move forward with a clearer sense of direction.

About Me

You may appear to cope on the outside, but inside feel stuck, disconnected, or quietly overwhelmed. You might find yourself overthinking, unsure what’s really wrong, or exhausted by trying to keep everything going.
I offer a warm, steady space where we can slow things down and begin to make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in creative and cultural roles in the UK and abroad. Those experiences deepened my interest in how we manage change, pressure, and identity—and how easy it is to lose our footing along the way. I bring this understanding into my work, supporting people through life’s turning points, whether clear-cut or more difficult to define.

I work with

  • Individuals
  • Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Anxiety can show up as overthinking, panic, or a persistent sense of unease. In therapy we can explore what may be driving it beneath the surface and how it connects to your relationships and sense of self.
Depression often brings a loss of energy, meaning, or direction. Therapy offers space to understand these experiences in depth, rather than simply trying to manage or suppress them.
At times you may feel unsure who you are, what you want, or how you fit into your life. Therapy can provide space to explore questions of identity, purpose, and self-understanding.
Relationship difficulties can reflect patterns shaped by earlier experiences. Together we can think about how these patterns influence intimacy, boundaries, conflict, and trust.
Stress can build gradually — through work pressures, life transitions, or the weight of internal expectations. We can explore how these pressures affect you emotionally and where they may be rooted.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

What I can help with

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationships
  • Separation

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy
  • Telephone Therapy

London Office

1B - Building 7 Maidstone Buildings Mews
72-76 Borough High Street
London SE1 1GD
United Kingdom (UK)

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UKCP College

  • Council for Psychoanalysis and Jungian Analysis College (CPJAC)
Avis Underwood

Avis Underwood

London SE1

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