Steph Bell

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About me

I am a couples and relationship therapist in West London, Earl's Court, and online, specialising in working with neurodivergent couples, individuals with ADHD and students of all ages, with a current focus on couples therapy. 

At the moment, I only have a few slots left in person or online Mondays at 1pm + 2pm. I have a waiting list for all other Monday and Wednesday afternoons/evening slots. I also have one student/concessionary slot available (online), and a waiting list for my concessionary rate for couples therapy as of June 2026.

My Ethos

My ethos, based on my training, further study and experience, is relational and emotions based - I believe that repressed emotions from the past, over time, can cause us problems in the present as adults. I also believe that therapy can help us become our authentic selves and believe that inauthenticity can cause anxiety and stress. I take my profession seriously and am constantly looking to train, improve and learn about this field academically and practically to ensure that I can be the best therapist I can be for my clients. I have trained in a multitude of modalities to expand my thinking - I'm incredibly passionate about what I do; I believe that there is always more to learn within this field and I intend to carry on expanding my knowledge and practice to my best ability to better aid you. 

The way that I work

I work in a relational way with couples and individuals, encouraging autonomy by accessing the resources that you already have within you, as well as sharing useful resources and techniques where necessary. This can be particularly important when working with couples to aid communication, and with both couples and individuals I recommend, where appropriate and wanted, techniques for emotional regulation and to grow awareness. 

Working relationally means that I believe it is the relationship that heals, and can be beneficial for the therapy - this sometimes means looking at things that arise within the therapeutic relationship as useful information where relevant. 

My Experience

My experience has been working with students at Brunel University for two years, in various low-cost placements, and seeing clients at my private practice in London.  I have experience working with feeling stuck, chronic procrastination, relational difficulties, burn out and stress, difficulties at work, existential crisis, suicidal thoughts, childhood sexual abuse, and trauma. I work with many clients with diagnosed and undiagnosed ADHD and autistic people, and help highly sensitive people move through difficult and strong emotions, including working through triggers and calming down the nervous system using various techniques. 

Issues or areas to explore that couples might come to therapy for:

  • Fighting or arguments that never seem to resolve
  • Communication issues
  • Feeling 'triggered' or emotional during important talks
  • Infidelity/affairs
  • Opening up the relationship
  • Depression and anxiety 
  • One or both people in the couple going through grief 
  • Sexual issues
  • Pace issues around marriage, children and moving in together

Working with individuals or couples with ADHD (undiagnosed or diagnosed)

Counsellors, including myself, cannot diagnose or assess ADHD or any kind of neurodivergence in sessions. However, I work with individuals to discern what a diagnosis would mean to them, and have helped individuals through the emotional aspect of the assessment, which can be confronting, long, and emotionally difficult. ND individuals often struggle with emotional regulation, sensory issues, relationship difficulties and feeling understood and empathised with in a world not built for highly sensitive individuals - I provide a validating space where all emotions are valued and accepted.

I would warn someone with ADHD, in line with current research, to be very careful when choosing a therapist so things like RSD or sensory issues don't have to be explained in sessions, reducing the chance of feeling misunderstood.

Couples therapy prices

Couples therapy is £90 a session

Individual therapy sessions are £75 a session

The first session will be an assessment session and will be the only session where I take notes. 

Are you training or thinking of training to be a Counsellor?

I absolutely love working with trainee counsellors, and would love to support you through your training journey. I learnt so much from my counsellors when training during my four years of training, and found the experience invaluable. I love the intellectual and emotional challenge, while recognising the pressure to be an adequate role model and point of learning throughout. I offer concessionary rates to help support you through your degree, certificate or diploma course. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Humanistic Counselling BSc from the Metanoia Institute

Diploma in Humanistic Counselling level 5

Introduction to Family Systems therapy with the NHS 2024

Couples Counselling certificate at Grove therapy London February 2025

Continued professional development - ongoing 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£75.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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

Additional information

My rate of £75 is for individuals starting therapy 

For couples the fee is £90 a session weekly

The initial session is an assessment session and will be priced the same as normal sessions. 

I have a few concessionary rates available for counselling students - please do contact me for prices

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

Are you a counselling student?

I love working with counselling students - training can be one of the most challenging and rewarding things you could ever do and I would love to be part of that journey; I can offer a discounted price to help you when training.

What kind of couples and relationships do I work with?

  • Polyamorous relationships 
  • LGBTQ+ couples
  • Straight couples

London, Greater London, SW5

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

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Online platforms

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