About Me

About Me

I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist, counsellor, and clinical supervisor with over 20 years of experience. I trained at the renowned WPF Therapy and hold an MA in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy – Theory and Practice from Roehampton University.

Throughout my two decades of practice I have worked across private practice, the voluntary sector, and various organisations in the UK and internationally. This extensive background has allowed me to work with a deeply diverse group of individuals from different cultures, class, ethnicities, faiths, sexual orientations, and professional backgrounds.

I work collaboratively with people who come to therapy to help them understand and explore complex feelings, make sense of their thoughts, and safely navigate significant life transitions—including career changes, relationship shifts, relocation, and the challenges of cultural integration, adaptation, and identity.

While I support individuals grappling with a wide range of issues like anxiety, relationship difficulties, abuse, and career stress, I hold specialist expertise in working with:

  • Depression, loss, and bereavement
  • Separation and trauma
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Ilana Bakal psychotherapist

As a qualified EMDR – Eye, Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing – therapist, I offer trauma and phobias focused therapy.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) I am a member of the Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC) and the British Psychoanalytical Council (BPC). I am bound by their codes of ethics.


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