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

Therapy is a place to slow down and give some attention to what can be difficult to notice when you're busy coping. You don't need to arrive with a clear explanation of what's wrong or know exactly where the work will lead. We can start with whatever feels most important to you and see what emerges as we talk.
I listen carefully to what you bring, including things that can be easy to move past. Sometimes something you've said earlier becomes relevant to something happening now; sometimes a feeling or reaction opens up a new way of looking at a situation. These connections can help us understand your experience in a way that feels more meaningful and personal.
The work isn't about having the right answers or trying to change everything at once. It is about having enough space to think, reflect and become more aware of what is happening for you, so that over time you can feel less caught up in difficulties that have been hard to shift.

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 calm, thoughtful space where there is time to slow down and explore what is happening, without needing to have all the answers from the start.
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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