André Niven

I offer flexible online sessions from Tuesday through Saturday, including dedicated late-afternoon and evening appointments tailored to fit around busy work and personal schedules.

To ensure high quality of care, deep focus, and consistent support, I maintain a small, dedicated caseload. I currently have capacity for new clients seeking weekly online or telephone therapy across Fulham / Chiswick and the wider London area.

If you would like to discuss working together, please send a short message or email to arrange a complimentary 15-minute introductory call.

On the surface, your life is fully aligned with every expectation of your social environment — marriage, home, family, and an effortless outward presentation. Yet beneath the curated exterior, you are carrying the immense weight of lifelong performance. When your entire identity has been shaped around pleasing others, anticipating needs, and maintaining standards, it becomes terrifyingly difficult to know who you actually are when the performance stops.

You may find yourself experiencing persistent internal exhaustion, a hollow sense of disconnection, or low-grade panic at the thought of disappointing those around you. You likely already possess high self-awareness about these expectations, yet intellectual understanding alone hasn't given you permission to exist for yourself.

Therapy works best in that exact gap: between performing your life and actually living it.

My practice combines warm, objective conversation with a neuroscience-informed understanding of how social conditioning, high-pressure environments, and chronic people-pleasing impact the nervous system. Rather than asking you to blow up your life or reject your world, we work together to untangle your authentic self from external expectations — helping you build internal authority, drop the burden of perfection, and establish genuine self-worth.

You do not need to have all the answers — or even know precisely how to frame what you are experiencing — before getting in touch. Recognizing that something needs to change is enough.

Therapy with me is structured, collaborative, and tailored to help you untangle your authentic identity from lifelong social conditioning and external expectations. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can step away from the pressure to perform, please, or maintain appearances.

Rather than remaining on the surface or treating your exhaustion as mere burnout, we work together to examine how high-stakes environments, perfectionism, and relational roles have shaped your sense of self. Paying close attention to how social pressure and chronic stress impact both mind and body, my focus is on helping you process emotional fatigue, build internal authority, and establish firm, compassionate boundaries.

What to Expect:

Format: Secure, high-quality video or telephone therapy for individual adults.

Cadence & Duration: 50-minute sessions, typically held weekly, adapted as your therapeutic goals evolve.

Integrative & Evidence-Informed: A balanced approach drawing on relational therapy, clinical insight, and neuroscience.

Professional Standards: Fully qualified, registered integrative practitioner operating in strict adherence to the BACP Ethical Framework / enhanced DBS check.

Step 1: Free Introductory Consultation

Our initial contact is a brief, complimentary 15-minute phone or video conversation. This offers a calm space to discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any questions about my working style, and ensure working together feels like a safe, comfortable fit — with zero pressure or obligation.

Step 2: The First Official Session

When your entire life has been built around meeting others' expectations and performing to a standard, entering therapy can feel daunting or like just another role to manage. Our first session is structured to be transparent, grounded, and entirely collaborative. We briefly cover essential practicalities — such as confidentiality, boundaries, and how sessions operate — so you retain complete control over the process.

From there, we begin at a pace you dictate. You do not need to prepare, perform, or have your thoughts polished. We explore what you are experiencing in an environment designed to give you permission to drop the mask and be heard from day one.

I offer flexible online sessions from Tuesday through Saturday, including dedicated late-afternoon and evening appointments tailored to fit around busy work and personal schedules.

To ensure high quality of care, deep focus, and consistent support, I maintain a small, dedicated caseload. I currently have capacity for new clients seeking weekly online or telephone therapy across Old Street / Shoreditch and the wider London area.

If you would like to discuss working together, please send a short message or email to arrange a complimentary 15-minute introductory call.

On paper, your life looks like a masterclass in discipline — meticulous tracking, optimised routines, and a relentless commitment to health and performance. Yet underneath the metrics, health optimisation has slowly turned into hyper-control. When every meal, workout, sleep score, and biometric data point becomes a potential failure, wellness stops serving your life and begins consuming it. You likely already possess high self-awareness about this obsessive loop, yet intellectual understanding alone has not reduced the underlying anxiety or given you permission to rest.

Therapy works best in that exact gap: between tracking your metrics and actually understanding the drive to control them.

My practice combines warm, objective conversation with a neuroscience-informed understanding of how perfectionism, health anxiety, and modern optimisation culture impact the nervous system. Rather than asking you to abandon your discipline, I tailor our sessions to help you dismantle the underlying threat response — decoupling your self-worth from data points, restoring flexible resilience, and reconnecting with authentic health.

You do not need to have all the answers — or even know precisely how to frame what you are experiencing — before getting in touch. Recognizing that something needs to change is enough.

Therapy with me is structured, collaborative, and tailored to help you transition from rigid self-control to genuine, sustainable wellbeing. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can step away from the pressure to perform, optimize, or constantly measure your worth against metrics.

Rather than remaining on the surface or treating health habits as the core issue, we work together to understand what is driving the hyper-vigilance, health anxiety, and obsession with control. Paying close attention to how modern optimization culture and underlying stress impact both mind and body, my focus is on helping you restore flexibility, reduce anxiety around biometrics, and build authentic internal security.

What to Expect:

Format: Secure, high-quality video or telephone therapy for individual adults.

Cadence & Duration: 50-minute sessions, typically held weekly, adapted as your therapeutic goals evolve.

Integrative & Evidence-Informed: A balanced approach drawing on relational therapy, clinical insight, and neuroscience.

Professional Standards: Fully qualified, registered integrative practitioner operating in strict adherence to the BACP Ethical Framework / enhanced DBS check.

My First Session Details

Step 1: Free Introductory Consultation

Our initial contact is a brief, complimentary 15-minute phone or video conversation. This offers a calm space to discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any questions about my working style, and ensure working together feels like a solid, comfortable fit — with zero pressure or obligation.

Step 2: The First Official Session

When health optimisation and tracking have become a source of anxiety, entering therapy can feel like another metric to manage or perform. Our first session is structured to be transparent, grounded, and entirely collaborative. We briefly cover essential practicalities — such as confidentiality and how sessions operate — so you retain complete control over the process without any pressure to perform.

From there, we begin at a pace you dictate. You do not need to prepare data, track your thoughts, or justify why you feel burnt out by your routines. We explore what you are experiencing in an environment designed to help you step off the treadmill of self-measurement from day one.

I offer flexible online and telephone sessions on Tuesday through Saturday, with dedicated afternoon and evening slots tailored around busy work schedules.

My practice is fully LGBTQ+ affirming, providing a warm, confidential, and safe space to explore identity, relationships, stress, or life transitions without judgment or having to explain yourself.

I currently have 3 evening slots open for new clients this week.

Feel free to send me a quick message or email to book a free 15-minute introductory call—a low-pressure way to discuss what you need, ask any questions, and see if working together feels like the right fit.

Many LGBTQ+ clients enter therapy exhausted from constantly having to explain, justify, or translate themselves—to society, family, or even previous therapists. In our sessions, you never have to start from scratch or defend who you are.

My practice offers an explicitly affirming, safe, and open space. Whether you are navigating relationship dynamics, identity, internalized pressure, or simply dealing with everyday stress and burnout, you won't need to educate me on queer experiences.

My approach combines warm human connection with a neuroscience-informed understanding of how chronic stress and hypervigilance impact the mind and nervous system. Rather than forcing you into a rigid model, I tailor our work to what you uniquely need—moving at a pace that is steady, grounded, and focused on real, lasting change.

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Knowing you want a safe space to be yourself is enough.

I offer a free 15-to-20-minute initial chat so we can discuss what you need and see if working together feels right for you.

Therapy with me is structured, affirming, and entirely tailored to you. I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly without needing to filter yourself or hold back.

We work together to understand what is driving your stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion, paying close attention to how chronic pressure impacts both your mind and nervous system. My focus is on helping you gain real clarity, process complex experiences, and create meaningful, lasting ease in your daily life.

How We Work:

- Format: One-to-one individual therapy via secure video or telephone.

- Duration & Frequency: 50-minute sessions, typically weekly, adjusted as your needs evolve.

- Affirming Space: Open, culturally competent care for all gender identities, sexualities, and relationship structures.

- Professional Standards: Fully accredited integrative counsellor working in strict accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework, holding an enhanced DBS check and full professional indemnity insurance.

Step 1: Free 15–20 Minute Consultation

Our first contact is a brief, informal phone or video chat. This gives us a chance to talk through what’s bringing you to therapy, discuss how I work, and see if we feel like a good fit—completely free of pressure or obligation.

Step 2: The First Session

Reaching out can feel like a big step, so we keep our first session grounded, comfortable, and centered on safety. We will briefly cover practical details (confidentiality and how our sessions run) so you feel clear and in control of the process.

From there, we simply begin at your pace. You don't need to prepare or filter what you say. There is no pressure to share more than you feel ready to—you set the boundary, and we move forward together with complete respect for your lived experience.

I offer flexible online and telephone sessions on Tuesday through Saturday, with dedicated afternoon and evening slots designed around busy work schedules.

I currently have 3 evening slots open for new clients this week. Send me a quick message or email to secure a time for a free 15-minute introductory call.

You might look like you have it all together on the outside, but underneath, there's a constant feeling of pressure, exhaustion, or emotional disconnect. You already have plenty of insight into why you feel this way—yet nothing seems to actually shift.

Therapy works best in that exact gap: between understanding your patterns and actually breaking them.

My approach combines warm, honest human conversation with a deep, neuroscience-informed understanding of how your mind and nervous system respond to stress, anxiety, and burnout. Rather than forcing you into a rigid model, I adapt our sessions to what you uniquely need—moving at a pace that is steady, grounded, and focused on genuine, lasting change.

You don't need to have all the answers—or even the right words—before getting in touch. Knowing that something needs to change is enough.

I offer a free 15-to-20-minute initial conversation so we can discuss what you're experiencing and see if working together feels right for you.

Therapy with me is structured, collaborative, and entirely tailored to you. I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly without needing to filter yourself or hold back. 

Rather than just talking in circles or focusing purely on symptoms, we work together to understand what is driving your stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion. My focus is on helping you gain real clarity, build practical resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in your daily life.

How We Work:

- Format: One-to-one individual therapy via secure video or telephone.

- Duration & Frequency: 50-minute sessions, typically weekly, adjusted as your needs evolve.

- Professional Standards: Fully accredited integrative counsellor working in strict accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework, holding an enhanced DBS check and full professional indemnity insurance."

Step 1: Free 15–20 Minute Consultation

Our first contact is a brief, informal phone or video chat. This gives us a chance to talk through what’s bringing you to therapy, answer any questions you have, and see if working together feels like a good fit—completely free of pressure or obligation.

Step 2: The First Session

Starting therapy can feel daunting, so we keep the first session comfortable and grounded. We’ll take a few minutes to cover essential practicalities (confidentiality and how sessions work) so you feel entirely safe and clear on the process.

From there, we simply begin. You don't need to prepare a speech or have your thoughts organised. We will explore what’s going on at a comfortable pace, helping you feel heard, understood, and supported from day one.

I offer flexible online sessions from Tuesday through Saturday, including dedicated late-afternoon and evening appointments tailored to fit around busy work and personal schedules.

To ensure high quality of care, deep focus, and consistent support, I maintain a small, dedicated caseload. I currently have capacity for new clients seeking weekly online or telephone therapy across Hackney and the wider London area.

If you would like to discuss working together, please send a short message or email to arrange a complimentary 15-minute introductory call.

You might look as though you have your life successfully managed on the outside, while noticing that your attention is constantly fractured. You spend hours scrolling, refreshing, or consuming digital noise — not out of genuine pleasure, but as a default reflex to avoid stillness, stress, or emotional discomfort. You likely already possess high self-awareness about this loop, yet willpower alone has not been enough to break it.

Therapy works best in that exact gap: between understanding your digital habits and actually shifting how you relate to your time, your focus, and yourself.

My practice combines warm, objective conversation with a neuroscience-informed understanding of how hyper-connectivity, dopamine loops, and modern high-pressure environments impact the nervous system. Rather than applying a rigid model, I tailor our sessions to your specific needs — helping you regulate your nervous system, process underlying anxiety, and reclaim genuine presence and cognitive rest.

You do not need to have all the answers — or even know precisely how to frame what you are experiencing — before getting in touch. Recognising that something needs to change is enough.

Therapy with me is structured, collaborative, and tailored specifically to your needs. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can speak openly without needing to filter your thoughts or manage how you present yourself.

Rather than remaining on the surface or simply focusing on symptom management, we work together to identify the root drivers of digital fatigue, attention fragmentation, and chronic stress. Paying close attention to how modern hyper-connectivity impacts your mind and body, my focus is on helping you gain objective clarity, restore emotional balance, and cultivate meaningful, lasting resilience.

What to Expect:

Format: Secure, high-quality video or telephone therapy for individual adults.

Cadence & Duration: 50-minute sessions, typically held weekly, adapted as your therapeutic goals evolve.

Integrative & Evidence-Informed: A balanced approach drawing on clinical insights, relational therapy, and neuroscience.

Professional Standards: Fully qualified, registered integrative practitioner operating in strict adherence to the BACP Ethical Framework, enhanced DBS check.

Step 1: Free Introductory Consultation

Our initial contact is a brief, complimentary 15-minute phone or video conversation. This offers a calm space to discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any questions about my working style, and ensure working together feels like a good, comfortable fit—with zero pressure or obligation.

Step 2: The First Official Session

Starting therapy can feel like a significant step, so our first session is structured to be grounded, transparent, and comfortable. We briefly review essential practicalities—such as confidentiality and how sessions run—so you feel completely clear and in control of the process.

From there, we simply begin at your pace. You do not need to prepare, organize your thoughts, or have every detail articulated. We explore what you are experiencing in a collaborative, supportive environment designed to help you feel heard and understood from day one.

I offer flexible online sessions from Tuesday through Saturday, including dedicated late-afternoon and evening appointments tailored to fit around busy work and personal schedules.

To ensure high quality of care, deep focus, and consistent support, I maintain a small, dedicated caseload. I currently have capacity for new clients seeking weekly online or telephone therapy across Clapham and the wider London area.

If you would like to discuss working together, please send a short message or email to arrange a complimentary 15-minute introductory call.

Growing up with a narcissistic parent means you learned very early to manage someone else’s emotions, moods, and ego at the expense of your own. You may have operated as an emotional caretaker, a mediator, or a functional prop for a parent's self-image, constantly walking on eggshells. Long after leaving that environment, the internal impact remains: persistent self-doubt, deep-seated insecurity, chronic guilt, and a feeling that your own needs do not truly matter. You likely possess high self-awareness about your past, yet intellectual understanding alone has not freed you from the heavy burden of low self-esteem and hypervigilance.

Therapy works best in that exact gap: between recognizing the dynamics of your upbringing and actually dismantling their grip on your daily life.

My practice combines warm, objective conversation with a neuroscience-informed understanding of how chronic relational trauma and emotional neglect shape the nervous system. Rather than applying a rigid model, I tailor our sessions to your specific needs — helping you process old survival strategies, build genuine self-worth, and establish firm, compassionate boundaries.

You do not need to have all the answers — or even know precisely how to frame what you are experiencing — before getting in touch. Recognizing that something needs to change is enough.

Therapy with me is structured, collaborative, and tailored to help you unlearn hyper-independence and relational hypervigilance. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can drop the role of the caretaker, speak openly, and exist without needing to perform or manage my reactions.

Rather than remaining on the surface, we work together to understand how growing up in a narcissistic dynamic shaped your core beliefs, relationship patterns, and self-worth. Paying close attention to how relational stress impacts both mind and body, my focus is on helping you process past conditioning, restore self-trust, and build a solid, independent sense of self.

What to Expect:

Format: Secure, high-quality video or telephone therapy for individual adults.

Cadence & Duration: 50-minute sessions, typically held weekly, adapted as your therapeutic goals evolve.

Integrative & Evidence-Informed: A balanced approach drawing on relational therapy, clinical insight, and neuroscience.

Professional Standards: Fully qualified, registered integrative practitioner operating in strict adherence to the BACP Ethical Framework, enhanced DBS.

My First Session Details

Step 1: Free Introductory Consultation

Our initial contact is a brief, complimentary 15-minute phone or video conversation. This offers a calm space to discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any questions about my working style, and ensure working together feels like a safe, comfortable fit — with zero pressure or obligation.

Step 2: The First Official Session

For survivors of narcissistic parenting, entering therapy often comes with a heightened fear of being evaluated, judged, or pushed to open up before you are ready. Our first session is structured to be transparent, grounded, and entirely collaborative. We briefly cover essential practicalities — such as confidentiality, boundaries, and how sessions operate — so you retain complete agency over the process.

From there, we begin at a pace you control. You do not need to prepare, organise your history, or justify your feelings. We explore what you are experiencing in an environment where your boundaries are respected and your reality is fully validated from day one.