About me
Do you find yourself putting others' needs before your own, struggling to set boundaries, repeating the same relationship patterns, or feeling overwhelmed by your emotions?
Many of these struggles have their roots in our early experiences and relationships. Even when we recognise that something isn't working, it can be difficult to understand why we keep repeating the same patterns. Therapy offers the opportunity to explore these patterns with curiosity, compassion, and without judgement.
As a Registered MBACP Psychodynamic Counsellor, I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe enough to explore what's happening in your life today, while gently exploring the deeper experiences that may be shaping your thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
I work with adults experiencing childhood trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, attachment wounds, people-pleasing, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, and the impact of difficult or narcissistic relationships.
By gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences, you can begin to break free from patterns that no longer serve you and create lasting, meaningful change.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. Many of my clients come to therapy after years of trying to cope on their own. My aim is to provide a safe and supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted.
Healing is not about erasing the past; it is about understanding it, making peace with it, and freeing yourself from patterns that may be holding you back. Through therapy, you can develop a kinder relationship with yourself, gain greater emotional freedom, and move forward with more confidence and clarity.
You don't have to be in crisis to seek support.
Many people come to therapy believing they should cope on their own or that their struggles "aren't serious enough."
The truth is, you don't have to wait until you're at breaking point.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in repeating relationship patterns, struggling with low self-esteem, or simply need a safe, confidential space where someone will truly listen, therapy can help you better understand yourself and move towards lasting change.
Therapy can help you to:
• Understand and break unhealthy relationship patterns
• Build self-esteem and self-worth
• Learn to set healthy boundaries without guilt
• Manage overwhelming emotions more effectively
• Reduce people-pleasing behaviours
• Process grief, loss, and unmet emotional needs
• Develop greater self-awareness and self-compassion
• Build healthier relationships with yourself and others
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. I offer a free 15-minute consultation where we can talk about what brings you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and see whether we're the right fit to work together. I'd be delighted to hear from you.
You don't have to carry everything on your own.
Judy K Therapy
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling, from the Counselling Foundation, 2018
- MBACP registered
- over 8 years of experience working with individuals from different backgrounds
- M.A (Brunel University, London) in Children, youth & International Development, 2009
- B.A (St. Mary’s University, Twickenham) in Education and Employment with Cultural Studies, 2008
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Anxiety
Stress Depression
Low self-esteem
Low self-confidence
Self-esteem
Self-worth
Confidence
Childhood trauma
Trauma
Complex trauma
Childhood emotional neglect
Emotional abuse
Narcissistic abuse
Narcissistic relationships
Relationship problems
Relationship difficulties
Relationship anxiety
Difficult relationships
Toxic relationships
Attachment issues
Attachment wounds
Insecure attachment
Abandonment issues
Fear of rejection
People-pleasing
Boundaries
Setting boundaries
Codependency
Emotional dependency
Emotional overwhelm
Emotional regulation
Panic attacks
Social anxiety
Family issues
Family conflict
Affairs and betrayal
Perfectionism
Imposter syndrome
Work-related stress
Burnout
Work-life balance
Women's issues
Life transitions
Loneliness
Difficult relationships
Verbal abuse
Psychological abuse
Domestic abuse
Separation and divorce
Bereavement
Anger
Identity issues
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Inner child
Inner child work
Fear of abandonment
Fear of being alone
Rejection sensitivity
Difficulty trusting others
Unhealthy relationships
Relationship patterns
Repeating relationship patterns
Emotional neglect
Childhood experiences
Family dynamics
Difficult parents
Narcissistic parent
Narcissistic mother
Narcissistic father
Healing from narcissistic abuse
Self-sabotage
Overthinking
Emotional dependency
Difficulty saying no
Need for approval
Seeking validation
Conflict avoidance
Assertiveness
Self-acceptance
Self-compassion
Personal growth
Life changes
Emotional difficulties
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £59.99
Concessions offered for
Additional information
One-off support session: £60
Ongoing therapy: £45 per session
When I work
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What my clients say:
'Judy was an invaluable, empathetic, and validating help during a particularly challenging time for me. I cannot recommend her enough.'
'Judy is a great listener. She has made me feel very comfortable to confide in her since our first session. I know she is there for me. She has helped me find faith in myself and in becoming more confident in my thoughts and feelings. When I count my blessings, I count her in.'
'Very understanding, I feel very comfortable talking to Judy and have had a very good experience with her as my first therapist, thankyou Judy!'
'She is compassionate and understanding and patient . Looking forward to more sessions with her.'
