Dr Anna Lose

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist available for face to face appointments in Chiswick as well as Telephone and Online Counselling Sessions. 

I work with adults, and couples and use a range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (including Third Wave approaches; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy {ACT}), Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). I create an individualised treatment programme for each of my patients based on what they need and feel comfortable with, and taking into consideration what is proven to bring the fastest and most longest lasting relief for their particular difficulty.

I have many years of experience and am registered as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with The Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).

I am experienced in helping people to resolve the majority of problems that cause emotional distress and discomfort including (but not limited to):

• Addiction
• Alcohol Problems
• Anger Issues
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Counselling for Carers
• Child & Teenager Counselling
• Depression & Low Mood
• Eating Disorders
• Family Therapy
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Relationship Problems
• Stress

Services Offered

I also offer the following services:

• Bereavement Counselling
• Child Counselling
• Expert Witness
• Family Counselling
• Marriage Counselling
• Medico-Legal Assessment and Treatment
• Specialist Eating Disorder Counselling

My Philosophy

When we think about our health, we often focus on the physical side, overlooking our mental health. However, we know that both need to be considered together, and both need to be nurtured equally in order to see improvements in either.

I believe that through determination, and work on ourselves we can get back on track to the life we want to be living and grow as people. Therapy can help an individual identify any barriers that may be getting in the way of them achieving their goals, and find ways of overcoming these.

My Approach

As a clinician, I take an empathic and compassionate approach, whilst at the same time helping you to find ways of challenging yourself on the road to self-improvement. When I say self-improvement, I mean you improving your ability to nurture yourself, utilising more helpful thoughts and actions.

We begin by exploring any current difficulties you may be experiencing, or what you would like to be different in your life. We then think about your past in an attempt to understand what you went through. This can be brief, or it may take a little longer, but it is necessary in order to help us uncover your inner strengths and resources that have helped you through your life. At other times the narrative of your life becomes clearer as we go through sessions and you acquire new skills.

In our sessions, I will provide you with a non-judgemental open space, where you can talk about what is on your mind, whilst sometimes redirecting us to how this may relate to your life overall or where you aspire to be.

My preferred way of working is integrative – adapting my approach to the individual’s needs, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and systemically-informed approaches. This is because Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is the first-line evidence-based treatment for a number of difficulties. Additionally, I am always guided by you in choosing how we work on reaching your therapy goals.

I have experience in helping individuals overcome a range of difficulties, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, phobias, low self-esteem, and others. I also helped individuals find ways of coping with chronic pain and other physical health problems. Finally, I have assisted parents in finding ways of supporting their children through behavioural and mental health difficulties. This involved both practical advice, and attachment-based parenting support.

My Motivation

During my doctoral training and working life I have worked with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds and of different abilities and feel it is important to continue to do so. I have worked with people of all age ranges and currently continue to work with children and young people, and their families outside of my private practice. I enjoy the feeling of being helpful to my clients and seeing them move on to a more fulfilling life, with them becoming their own therapists.

A Little More About Me

In addition to my clinical practice, I am also a qualified yoga teacher, which helps keep me calm and grounded day to day. Although, at present I mainly focus on self-practice and on spending time with my family, enjoying walks, and nature whenever we get the chance.

I offer everyone a Free of Charge Pre-Assessment Telephone Consultation

The fees below are for a 50 minute face to face, telephone or video counselling session.

Self Funded Treatment

Fees £130 - £220. These are dependant on circumstances and situation.

Health Insurance

Most national and international Private Healthcare companies are accepted including (but not limited to):

Bupa Global
Allianz
Cigna
Healix
Aviva
WPA
and more…
It may be possible to use your private health insurance to cover the cost or part of the cost of your appointments. Each healthcare provider have slightly different policies but most of them are happy for you to approach us directly in the first instance.

Some private healthcare companies require a referral from your GP in order to access your policy. GP’s are often happy to provide a referral following a phone consultation instead of a traditional face to face appointment in the surgery as it is more time efficient.

With the above a quick call to your healthcare provider should allow them clarify these details.

It is worth noting that not all policies will cover the full cost of your treatment. We will advise you of the availability of healthcare appointments, and any cost implications in your initial enquiry.

Some healthcare providers have fees which are different to our self funding rates detailed above. If these are less than our own rate we have to ask that the shortfall is made up by the patient. Please just remember to tell us who your provider is as soon as possible to avoid any confusion when booking.

"I would just like to say a big thank you for everything you have done for me.  When I came into therapy I had no idea in what way it could help, in the past I thought honesty was the answer to all and since I had already achieved that I was unsure how therapy would work for me.  I never thought it would be so, but I honestly believe that having a fuller comprehension of myself has really helped me come to terms, understand and be at peace with myself.  I feel much more grounded and in no way out of control".– 

- Philippa (Marylebone)

"My husband and I tried a number of counsellors in Fulham before we found The British CBT & Counselling Service. It was such a different experience to the ones we had had before and this time it actually seems to have worked! I would recommend that if you are struggling in your relationship you should try them”.

– Polly (Fulham)

“I have been having Online CBT Counselling with The British CBT & Counselling Service for about 9 months and it has made such a difference. I struggled for years with an eating disorder and depression and I really feel like I’ve got my life back. The online CBT Counselling programme fitted in with the long hours I work and it actually felt more supportive that other types of counselling I have tried because I had contact with my psychologist up to 3 times a week. I am so glad that I tried this approach and would recommend it to anyone who needs help sorting out a problem”.

– Lizzie (Richmond)