Isabella Gardner

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Existential Psychotherapist, UKCP Accred, MA

About me

I work with people who may be feeling anxious, low, or stuck. Those navigating relationship difficulties, family issues, sexual issues, sexuality and identity, trauma, neurodiversity, or uncertainty about who they are and how they want to live. Sometimes this involves exploring old wounds; at other times, exploring what's happening here and now.

There are times in life when things can feel unclear, overwhelming, or disconnected. We lose touch with our sense of meaning or struggle to feel at home in ourselves. In therapy, I offer a space to pause, breathe, and explore what it’s like to be you in this moment. I aim to create a warm, reflective, and non-judgmental space where you can bring whatever feels present. Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming or daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. 

How I work
My approach is grounded in existential psychotherapy, with an awareness of the body and mindfulness. This means I’m interested in how we live and make sense of our experiences, the choices we face, the patterns we repeat, and the ways we relate to ourselves and others. Together, we can explore what matters to you, what feels difficult, and what might be asking for attention or care.

In our sessions, I pay attention not only to what’s happening in your thoughts and feelings, but also to the body's subtle cues, sensations, and pauses that often hold meaning of their own. By slowing down and noticing these experiences together, we can begin to uncover what your body and emotions may be expressing, even when words are hard to find.

My way of working is collaborative and responsive rather than prescriptive. I don’t see therapy as about fixing, but rather as a shared process of exploration. One that allows greater awareness, freedom, and self-acceptance to emerge over time.

I see clients in person in Notting Hill, Clerkenwell, London Bridge,  and online. If something here resonates, you’re invited to get in touch with me or book a free intro call.

Training, qualifications & experience

MA in Existential Psychotherapy & Counselling - Regents University London

Postgraduate Certificate in Existential Psychotherapy - Regent's University London

Postgraduate Diploma in  Integrative Psychotherapy & Counselling - Regents University London

Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling - Regents University London

BSc Psychology with Clinical Approaches

RYS 200hrs Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation Teacher

Crisis Volunteer with Shout UK

Volunteer Counsellor with Help Counselling

Volunteer Counsellor with Headstrong Counselling

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.

As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.

UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

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.

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£80.00 - £100.00

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Price varies depending on location. Please let me know which location you are interested in by emailing me. 

When I work

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London, Greater London, W8

London, Greater London, SE1

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

Key details

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