Kensington Counselling - Individuals and Couples - Dr Nikos Tsigaras

General information

My name is Dr Nikos Tsigaras and I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist offering modern psychological therapies in Kensington, West London. I endeavour to offer an ethical and confidential service based on cutting edge psychological research and tailored to your individual needs. Please visit kensingtoncounselling.com for more information.

There are a number of reasons why people may seek a psychological therapy and the different sections of this website provide information on a range of psychological services.

A major challenge in today's society is work related stress and worries about performance and job security. Individuals may also be bothered by a range of distressing thoughts and feelings around self-esteem or experience difficulties in forming and maintaining close relationships. Some people may be interested in personal development and increased self-understanding.

Parents may have significant difficulties managing a child, or feel very anxious about whether they are doing the right thing. Often such problems create further tension within the couple or place additional burdens to an already exhausted single parent.

Expectant mothers may be struggling with aspects of their pregancy and even dread the times ahead, perhaps because of experiences with previous children.

Couples often present to therapy because they feel that their relationship has reached a crisis point. There may have been an affair or affairs, difficulty conceiving, sexual problems, frequent arguments, or feelings of stagnation and hopelessness.

Choosing a psychological therapy can be a daunting task, especially so when highly distressed and in need of urgent help. As a counselling psychologist I am trained to evaluate and use different therapeutic models and can therefore offer the most appropriate service to each client or clients. Arranging an initial consultation with me is an opportunity to think together about this and to help you decide the most appropriate way forward.

I am particularly interested in diversity and welcome individuals, couples, and families regardless of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, or spiritual beliefs.

In addition to my doctoral training, I hold a Masters in occupational psychology which informs me of the effect of work, or lack of it, on well-being. I also hold a Masters in the theory of psychoanalysis which assists me in understanding how early experience and an individual's life history can illuminate the problems he or she is facing in the present.

My interests include:

Increasing well-being at work and in family life
Perinatal psychology
States of anxiety and depression that arise in response to working in very demanding professional environments
Problems in forming and maintaining relationships
Concerns around gender identity, sexuality, and sexual practices
Eating disorders and body image difficulties

Some other problems I can help with:

Anxiety and depression
Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Social Phobia
Other phobias
Personality disorders
Childhood sexual abuse and current sexual, domestic, or other abuse
Suicidal feelings
Self-harm
Alcohol or drug misuse
Chronic health conditions
Loss of interest, meaning, or direction, chronic feelings of emptiness, boredom or agitation

My fees are as follows:

Initial consultation for individuals: £130-150 for 90 minutes
Initial consultation for couples and families: £150-170 for 90 minutes

Follow-up counselling sessions:

Individuals: £80-100 for 50 minutes
Couples: £100-120 for 50 minutes
Families: £100-120 for 50 minutes