About Me
Hi, I’m Eszter 👋
I’m a London-based Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, fully accredited in
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
I specialise in working with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma -particularly when self-criticism and shame feel loud.
I’m a warm and compassionate therapist, and I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what’s been weighing on you. We’ll go at your pace. Together, we’ll
gently notice patterns, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools to help you
move forward with greater confidence and self-trust.
Alongside CBT, I often integrate Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), which supports you in developing a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself, especially in moments that feel overwhelming or painful.
My work is always trauma-informed. I carefully consider your life experiences and any events that have felt traumatic to you before deciding how we approach therapy. You are more than your symptoms, and your story matters.
I also work part time within the NHS providing talking therapies, alongside running my private practice. My aim is not just symptom relief, but meaningful, lasting change.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Living with a relentless inner critic can be exhausting. When your mind spotlights mistakes but glosses over what went well, it’s hard to feel at ease in yourself.
Maybe you struggle to enjoy your achievements.
Maybe you replay conversations long after they’ve ended.
Maybe you brace for the next thing to go wrong.
You’re not alone in this.
Many people live with a critical inner voice that over-analyses, second-guesses, and fuels anxiety or low mood. Over time, this can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or never quite “good enough.”
If this resonates, you’re in the right place.
Therapy can help you step out of that critical loop and begin building a steadier, kinder relationship with yourself, one grounded in self-understanding rather
than self-judgement.
Individual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Life throws all sorts at us. Here are some of the things we can work through together:
ANXIETY
Constant worry, racing thoughts, a tight chest,
or a sense of dread that’s hard to switch off?
You might be experiencing intrusive thoughts that feel overwhelming, struggle with panic attacks, or feel intensely anxious in social situations, rehearsing conversations long before they happen. I’m here to help you reduce that sense of threat, break free from spirals, and
feel more steady and in control.
DEPRESSION
You may be feeling more than just ‘sad’. Perhaps you’re experiencing a heavy, persistent low mood that drains your energy and motivation. You might feel numb, hopeless, or struggle to find pleasure or meaning in things that once felt manageable. If this sounds familiar, therapy can support you in gently rebuilding momentum and finding your way back to yourself..
TRAUMA
You may have experienced or witnessed something overwhelming or frightening. It can feel as though your nervous system is stuck on high alert with intrusive memories, nightmares, or a strong urge to avoid reminders of what happened. However frightening it feels, you don’t have to face it alone. With evidence-based CBT, we can work safely and gently towards recovery.
SELF ESTEEM AND
SELF CRITICISM
Do you carry a persistent sense of not feeling good enough or worthy? Maybe a harsh inner critic fuels self-doubt, dismisses your strengths, and magnifies your mistakes. Together, we can begin to loosen its grip, build self-compassion, and help you develop a steadier, more balanced sense of self-worth.
WORK STRESS
You might be navigating a difficult period at work or carrying ongoing pressure that feels overwhelming. This can show up as constant exhaustion, irritability, difficulty switching off, or feeling detached from work you once managed or cared about. Together, we can explore what’s driving this strain and help you regain balance, clarity, and resilience.
MY APPROACH
As a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist integrating Compassion-Focused Therapy, I help you soften
self-criticism, challenge unhelpful patterns of thinking, and change behaviours that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we work towards easing anxiety and low mood while building a kinder,
more supportive relationship with yourself.
Along the way, we’ll develop greater self-awareness and emotional resilience, creating space for
healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. You’ll be heard, gently challenged, and supported
to move forward with confidence and clarity.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented, evidence-based approach that explores the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. We work together to understand what keeps you stuck and develop practical strategies to reduce distress and support lasting change. The core idea of CBT is: ‘What you think and do affects how you feel’.
We can sometimes get caught in patterns that unintentionally maintain problems. CBT helps identify these cycles and guides you in making practical changes to your thoughts and behaviours so you can start feeling better.
CBT is collaborative, requiring your active participation. It’s one of the most researched and effective treatments for Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD, offering a powerful tool for change.
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What can CBT help with?
Anxiety problems; Generalised Anxiety, OCD, Health Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviour (BFRB), ADHD, Anger, Body Image, Demanding Job, Loneliness, Relationships, Medical Trauma, Negative Thoughts, Passed Life events, Performance Anxiety/Perfectionism, Personal Development, Pregnancy/Post Partum Depression/ Traumatic Child Birth, Self Esteem/Self Confidence, Self Harm, Sleeping difficulties, Stress/burnout, Work Stress
If anything you are struggling with isnt mentioned above, please do still reach out and we can discuss if its something i can help with.
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We’ll meet for weekly 50-minute sessions, starting by mapping out the problem and identifying unhelpful patterns that may be keeping you stuck. From there, we’ll focus on specific areas to work toward meaningful, lasting change.
What can I bring to sessions?
This is your time, so bring whatever feels important that week. I may also suggest tailored CBT techniques based on your goals and current challenges.We’ll decide together how to use each session, balancing structure with flexibility. We might explore difficult thought patterns, practice coping strategies, or map cycles that keep you stuck.
While we’ll address the issues that brought you to therapy, priorities may shift over time. As your needs change, we’ll adapt our work at a pace that feels right for you.
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Initial assessment calls are free.
Following sessions:
I offer video sessions only;
Video 50-minute session - £90- via Google meet