Daniel Gilsenan

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About me

 Highly trained Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Recovery Specialist

Available in person in Angel and Fitzrovia, and globally via Zoom.

I bring many years of experience in both clinical and corporate settings. My approach is distinct: I combine deep, first-hand knowledge of the commercial world with advanced therapeutic expertise. This means I understand the real pressures of demanding environments, and can help you navigate them with greater clarity, resilience, and self-awareness.

I’ve worked with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, impulsivity, low self-esteem, identity, sex and sexuality, relationship difficulties, parenting, serious illness, bereavement, and questions of meaning and purpose.

I also have significant experience supporting people with ADHD and ASD traits or diagnoses, helping them feel more at ease with themselves and the world around them.

I offer a thoughtful, non-judgmental space to explore your inner world - one that supports deeper understanding, connection, and lasting emotional wellbeing. My extensive training, alongside many years of personal therapy, enables me to help you make sense of how your inner life interacts with your environment and relationships.

Clients often describe developing a more compassionate curiosity about themselves and their histories, leading to greater awareness, confidence, and a more fulfilling, authentic life.

I offer open-ended or time-limited psychodynamic psychotherapy, once or twice weekly. I also provide specialist recovery coaching for those looking to reclaim their lives from addictive behaviours or substances, with particular experience in Chemsex recovery support for gay men.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, NHS England
  • Head of Clinical Supervision in a specialty substance misuse charity
  • Clinical training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, The Tavistock Centre, NHS
  • MSc Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, The Tavistock Centre, NHS
  • MSc Organisational and Social Psychology, LSE
  • Accredited Executive Coach, EMCC
  • Former Global Head, Mergers & Acquisitions, IHG plc
  • Former Head Business Development, Tesco plc
  • Former Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, Deutsche Bank AG

Member organisations

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BPC
British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)

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BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

British Psychoanalytic Council
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British Psychoanalytic Council

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Managing anxiety, stress and overwhelm in high performance, high pressure work environments.

Complex or non-traditional family structures and relationships.

Trauma and inter-generational trauma.

Minority stress, with a particular focus on the LGBT+ community and related issues (gender, sexuality, compulsivity, Chemsex, HIV).

Therapies offered

Fees

£120.00 - £150.00

Additional information

I offer a complimentary 15-minute remote introductory conversation. This provides an opportunity to ask initial questions and get a sense of whether you might like to proceed, with no obligation.

Should you wish to take the next step, we can arrange one or more in-person assessment sessions. These are offered at 2/3rds of the standard fee and are designed to help us determine whether this kind of therapy is appropriate for you, and whether working together feels like the right fit.

If we decide to work together, sessions are held weekly, last 50 minutes, and are charged at £120 for ‘off-peak’ sessions and from £150 for standard sessions. Off-peak times are 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday, and standard times are all other times.

Both options reflect the same quality of care and commitment. Offering a lower rate during daytime hours allows me to make some space in my practice more accessible while managing demand at peak times.

A limited number of reduced-fee places are available, based on individual need and financial circumstances. Please feel free to enquire if cost is a concern.

When I work

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My availability is distributed between my consulting rooms in N1 and W1, and online.

Further information

My purpose is to create spaces where people feel safe enough to be fully themselves—so they can build stronger relationships and live with greater meaning, clarity, and ease. If that speaks to you, get in touch. I’d be glad to explore whether we’re a good fit.

London, Greater London, N1

London, Greater London, W1W

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Daniel Gilsenan
Daniel Gilsenan