Hemla Inman

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Anxiety, childhood trauma, Relationships, Couples therapy

About me

 ( Currently mainly online/ hybrid,  due to face to face slots nearly full )

English and French Psychotherapist, Coach and Relationship Therapist.  Contact me via the Enquiries section here or WhatsApp I text I call  on +447438 455 253. for a free 10 minutes introduction. 

I support individuals and couples ( romantic, marriages, family, friendships, professional ) from diverse backgrounds to feel more understood, less conflicted, and more connected. 

Emotional difficulties rarely exist in isolation. Anxiety can affect your relationships, while past and current experiences can shape how you respond to change and stress. These experiences may also affect your ability to recognise and break unhelpful patterns. At times, life changes can bring everything to the surface.

Together we explore your deeper emotions as well as develop practical strategies  to help you move forward in healthier ways . 

Some of the challenges clients contact me with and how I can help

  • Anxiety, Depression, Overthinking :I help you understand your inner world, manage stress, feel grounded, less lonely and a sense of inner calm.
  • Relationship difficulties: I support you to improve communication, trust,  manage conflict, understand defences, break unhelpful cycles. 
  • Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence & people-pleasing : I guide you to set boundaries, quiet inner critics, and reconnect with yourself.
  • Trauma - childhood  & past patterns:  I help you recognise triggers, make sense of your past, lessen impact of these triggers and  begin to heal.
  • Life transitions such as bereavement, loss, illness, breakups, redundancy, or major change by supporting you to process emotions, rebuild, and move forward.
  • Cultural identity & intergenerational stress :  I help you explore roots, sense of belonging, difference, and intergenerational expectations.
  • LGBTQ+ support: I  guide you to explore identity, relationships, and community pressures to build confidence, self-acceptance, and authentic connection in a safe, supportive space.

What may be causing you to feel the way you do

  • Some struggles have roots in  your childhood , shaping how you relate.
  • Trauma from past or present life events may still be influencing your emotions and behaviours.
  • Questions around identity, culture, or belonging may affect how you see yourself and how you cope with change.
  • Emotional or social patterns may be repeated unconsciously.
  • Life transitions, loss, or stress may be amplifying old patterns or feelings.

More about me and how I can help you:

I have a background in psychology and a wide range of therapeutic training, giving me a flexible toolkit to meet your needs. I draw on experience in the NHS, coaching, and voluntary sector work around suicide. I have also personally found therapy transformative, and I hope to help you find your insights that support your growth.

How I work

Therapy with me is flexible and led by you. Some sessions bring deep emotions, others clarity, laughter and sometimes silence.  At times, our sessions may feel gently challenging. I will be there to support you. 

We might explore emotional patterns, how your body holds stress, or develop practical tools to help you cope. We do that together by building a therapeutic relationship and through my training that blend  approaches  such as Person- Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT , Solution Focused, Existentialism, Gestalt  and others.  This means I can offer a tailored plan to suit your needs. 

Importantly, you don’t need the “right” words to express yourself.   Just a safe place to start.

 Who I work with

  •  Adults and 2 persons (intimate couples, friends, family, business) 
  • I welcome diversity in all its forms - including culture, neurodivergence, gender, and LGBTQ+ identities.
  • I offer sessions in English and French, working  internationally and online.

Sessions & availability

  • Online therapy (UK & Worldwide)
  • Very limited in-person sessions (nearly full- SE19, SE1, Brixton )
  • Flexible appointment times — early mornings, late evenings, daytime, weekends. 

Fees

  • Individuals: 50 mins - £70 online | £75–85 in person, location dependent.
  • Couples: 1 hour - £105 online | £115–125 in person, location dependent
  • Longer sessions available further to assessment . Fees will reflect
  • Concessionary rates upon discussion 

Contact me for a  free 10 minutes chat on WhatsApp video, Zoom or a telephone call to understand how we can work together and if we are the right fit. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  •  Background in Psychology, providing insight into how the mind works and  a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS
  • Member of  British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), ensuring ethical work and professional development.
  • Specialist  training in Relationship therapy through COSRT to support the unique dynamics of two- person  and relationship work.
  •  ABNLP-accredited coach, offering a forward- looking approach and help to  transform self-limiting beliefs.
  • CBT training : Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT)  approved by BPS, allowing for effective strategies.
  •  Integrative Therapeutic training at Regent’s University & The Awareness Centre, providing a toolkit based on  various approaches to allow me to have a client- led approach.


Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£65.00 - £150.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

 I offer low cost sessions upon discussion so please feel free to chat to me.  I politely request fees to be paid in advance of the session by bank transfer or by card. 

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

25-27 Westow Street, London, Greater London, SE19

34-44 Tunstall Road, London, Greater London, SW9

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Additional languages

French
Urdu

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom