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Our Approach to Selecting Experienced Therapists

At Leone Centre, our therapists are personally interviewed by the Leone Centre clinical directors and selected for their professional experience, integrity, and alignment with our relationship-focused approach. Our senior therapists team brings extensive experience across individual, couples, family, psychosexual, and EMDR therapy, as well as organisational consultancy, and certified MBTI services. Many are recognised leaders in their fields, including published authors, lecturers, supervisors, and speakers. We take a personalised approach, carefully matching each client with a therapist based on their needs, preferences, and goals.

How Does Our Onboarding Process Insure High Professional Standards?

All therapists hold recognised professional memberships (BACP, UKCP, COSRT, AFT or equivalent) and professional indemnity insurance, ensuring the highest standards of care. Every practitioner undergoes a rigorous vetting process led by our directors, including verification of qualifications and registration, enhanced DBS checks, identity and insurance checks, professional references, and in-depth interviews. A structured onboarding process further ensures compliance, clinical quality, and alignment with Leone Centre’s standards for confidentiality, safeguarding, and professional boundaries.

How Does Leone Centre Maintain High Clinical Standards?

Ongoing professional excellence is maintained through regular supervision and continuous quality review. This ensures therapy remains safe, ethical, and consistently high in standard. Sessions are available in-person in London and online worldwide, with flexible appointments throughout the week, providing accessible and reliable support for clients navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

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Lucy Robertson Ritchie - Leone Centre Therapist

Lucy Robertson-Ritchie

Online

Lucy is a highly experienced Systemic and Family Psychotherapist, supervisor, trainer, and lecturer with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, children, young people, and families across NHS, charity, educational, and private settings.

She works collaboratively and compassionately, drawing on systemic, trauma-informed, attachment-based, and relational approaches to help clients better understand their experiences, strengthen relationships, and navigate emotional and family challenges.

Lucy supports individuals, couples, parents, foster carers, adoptive families, and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity (ASD/ADHD), and family conflict. She has particular experience working with adoption, fostering, developmental trauma, and high-emotion family systems.

Lucy also integrates mindfulness approaches into her work where appropriate, supporting emotional regulation, safety, and wellbeing.

Offering online appointments.

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Tonia Forster, Family and Couples Therapist at Leone Centre

Tonia Forster

Individual, Couples and Family Therapist

Online

Tonia is a highly experienced UKCP and AFT registered Family Therapist and Supervisor of Therapists, with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families.

She works collaboratively and with warmth, drawing on systemic and relational approaches to help clients understand patterns, process lived experience, and develop practical, sustainable ways to manage life’s challenges.

Tonia works with couples facing relationship difficulties or seeking to rebuild trust, families experiencing tension, transitions, or emotional strain, and individuals wanting to understand relational patterns, manage anxiety or low mood, or process major life challenges. She also provides a reflective space for anyone looking to explore personal concerns or ideas in a supportive environment.

She helps clients address a wide range of issues, including communication difficulties, eating distress, family tensions, infidelity, parenting challenges, ASD/ADHD, and emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Offering online appointments.

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Martina Bador

Individual, Couples and Psychosexual Therapist

Online

With over 18 years of experience as a therapist, Martina is a registered professional member of both the BACP and COSRT, offering specialist support as an Individual, Couples, and Psychosexual Therapist. She has worked extensively with diverse clients, including LGBTQIA+ communities and older couples, bringing sensitivity, inclusivity, and deep understanding to her practice.

Known for her warm, approachable, and deeply relational style, she creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. She specialises in relationship therapy, helping individuals and couples who are experiencing challenges such as communication difficulties, affairs and infidelity, intimacy concerns, and emotional disconnection.

Her expertise also extends to physical and sexual health, mental wellbeing, menopause and perimenopause, as well as anxiety and depression. She integrates clinical knowledge with genuine human connection, supporting meaningful and lasting change.

Online therapy appointments are available, offering flexible and accessible support

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EMDR Therapist - Peter Bryant

Peter Bryant

EMDR Therapist

Online

Peter is a dedicated EMDR practitioner, BACP and UKCP-accredited psychotherapist, with a background in integrative psychotherapy and experience across private practice, the NHS, and corporate settings. His therapeutic style combines solution-focused techniques with a compassionate, person-centred approach, using EMDR to support clients in processing distressing experiences, alleviating trauma-related symptoms and anxiety, and restoring emotional balance.

Peter completed his EMDR Accredited Training with EMDR Academy and is a member of EMDR UK. He has a wide range of experience supporting individuals through bereavement, relationship challenges, neurodiversity-related struggles, and other significant life events. His specialisms include trauma, PTSD, and complex grief, with particular focus on sudden bereavement, pregnancy complications and loss, narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood neglect and abuse, and medical or road traffic trauma. He also works with emergency service personnel, veterans, and those facing difficulties such as stress, addictions, phobias, anxiety, compulsive thoughts and OCD, low self-esteem, and relationship issues (including ROCD).

Alongside trauma-focused work, Peter offers psychosexual support through EMDR for challenges such as intimacy issues, performance anxiety, and trauma-related sexual concerns.

Offering online EMDR therapy appointments.

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Individual and Couples Therapist

Cristina Lorefice

Individual and Couples Therapist

Online

Inspirational and highly experienced Individual and Couples Therapist, BACP accredited, with over 15 years’ professional practice. Highly experienced in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Cristina is also a motivational speaker, interviewer, author, and a seasoned clinical practitioner.

Cristina has worked within a wide range of professional settings across the UK, USA, Italy, Austria, and Nigeria. She is widely respected for her thoughtful, compassionate, and insightful approach, supporting clients with relationship challenges, loss of connection and intimacy, communication difficulties, cheating and infidelity, depression and low mood, anxiety, eating disorders, anger management, divorce, and separation. Cristina skilfully holds space for clients’ lived experiences while gently guiding them towards meaningful growth and change.

Her integrative, adaptable, and sensitive approach combines deep therapeutic exploration with practical, solution-oriented coaching.

Online sessions available in English and Italian.

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Susan Harris, Couples and Family therapist at Leone Centre

Susan Harris

Couples and Family Therapist

Online, Fulham and in Belgravia

Susan Harris is a highly experienced Family and Couple Systemic Psychotherapist with over 30 years’ experience working across the NHS and social care. Susan Harris is UKCP-registered and trained in a range of evidence-based systemic and attachment-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Narrative Therapy.

She holds an MSc in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy and an Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, with additional qualifications from King’s College London, The Tavistock Clinic, and University College London.

Susan’s style is collaborative, warm, and reflective. She works with couples and families to improve communication and strengthen relationships. She has particular expertise in perinatal and postnatal mental health, relationship difficulties, anxiety and low mood, neurodiversity, and gender identity questioning.

Experienced in working with heterosexual and same-sex couples, and affirming of diverse cultural, gender and sexual identities.

Susan offers couples’ and family therapy in person in Fulham, Belgravia and online.

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Valerie Northcote Psychosexual couples therapist at Leone Centre

Valerie Northcote

Individual, Couples, and EMDR Therapist

Online

With over 20 years of experience and a warm, grounded relational style, Valerie is an MBACP- and COSRT-accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, EMDR Practitioner, Addiction Counsellor, and Clinical Supervisor. She works with individuals and couples experiencing sexual issues, relationship challenges, and the emotional impact of trauma, infidelity, or compulsive sexual behaviours.

Valerie’s work is integrative and responsive, drawing on Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Systemic, and Trauma-Focused approaches. She offers a thoughtful, non-judgemental space to explore sexual wellbeing, intimacy, emotional connection, and self-worth. With specialist training in psychosexual therapy, sex addiction, and EMDR, she supports clients in understanding the roots of their difficulties and moving towards healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Offering online appointments.

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Stelios Christodoulou

Individual & Couple Therapist

Online and in Fulham

Stelios is one of the most experienced therapists around, bringing over 25 years of rich and well-developed clinical and supervisory practice to his work.

A BACP-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist trained in Gestalt and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), he supports individuals and couples facing infidelity, emotional disconnection, grief, anxiety, addiction, depression and “quiet quitting” of relationships. With relational depth and practical insight, Stelios also works with workplace conflict, career strain and the challenges faced by expatriates.

Stelios brings a rare combination of clinical precision and intuitive quality to his work. Skilled in working with high-conflict dynamics, emotional disconnection and the deeper patterns that sit beneath surface issues, he supports clients in developing clearer communication, stronger boundaries and more secure relational bonds. His ability to hold complex emotional landscapes with steadiness and insight makes him a trusted therapist for individuals and couples seeking meaningful change.

Offering both in-person and online sessions, he provides flexible support shaped around each client’s unique context.

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Rasa Motiejune, therapist at Leone Centre

Rasa Motiejune

Couples and Family Therapist

Online

A highly experienced and sought-after Family and Couple Systemic Psychotherapist with over 15 years working across the NHS and private practice. Rasa is UKCP-registered and trained in a range of evidence-based approaches including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), mindfulness and systemic models.

Offering couples therapy and family therapy.

Rasa’s style is grounded, thoughtful, and curious, helping clients move toward greater wellbeing, stronger relationships and personal clarity. Rasa has specialisms in supporting clients facing relational challenges, emotional struggles, trauma, eating disorders and complex family dynamics. Experienced in working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals, and affirming of all identities and backgrounds.

Offering online appointments.

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Mark Dalby

Individual, Couples and Family Systemic Psychotherapist

Online and in Fulham

A therapist with over 20 years of experience, Mark provides individual, couples and family therapy, holds four graduate-level qualifications, and is a professional member of UKCP and AFT. Mark is a supervisor of therapists and a Tavistock visiting lecturer.

Mark specialises in supporting clients with couple and family relationships, parenting, trauma, bereavement, attachment issues, self-harm, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, gender, sexuality and eating disorders.

Offering online and in-person appointments.

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William Conant

Individual, Couples and Psychosexual Therapist

Online, Fulham and in Wimbledon

William is a highly experienced Integrative Therapist with over 18 years of experience, known for his warm, knowledgeable, understanding and relatable approach. As a professional member of BACP and COSRT, he specialises in working with individuals and couples on a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, addiction, psychosexual difficulties, intimacy and communication challenges, relationship ambivalence, fertility and IVF, infidelity and betrayal, “quiet quitting”, and work-related issues.

William is passionate about supporting couples whose relationships have been impacted by illness, offering sensitive guidance during difficult times.

William provides a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their challenges and work towards healing and reconnection, whether online or in person.

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Carlene Harvey, Couples therapist at Leone Centre

Carlene Harvey

Individual and Couples Therapist

Online

A highly experienced Couple, Individual and Systemic Therapist, BACP accredited, with over 20 years of therapeutic practice. She holds a Master of Education in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a full specialism in Mentalisation-Based Therapy for Parenting Under Pressure (MBT-PP, Tavistock). Carlene is a trauma-informed therapist with experience in ADHD and neurodiversity, and extensive work with the RNIB, alongside her practice across the charity sector, NHS, and schools, supporting families, children, and adolescents. Her background as both Therapist and Clinical Supervisor reflects a deep understanding of the complexities of mental, relational, and neurodevelopmental health.

Carlene’s therapeutic style blends warmth, insight, and integrity, offering guidance that empowers clients to rewrite their stories, reconnect with themselves, and rebuild relationships with authenticity and understanding. She specialises in supporting parents, couples, and individuals to create healthier, more fulfilling emotional lives, with sensitivity to neurodiversity and sensory difference.

Offering online appointments.

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Lucy Watney

Lucy Watney

Individual, Couples and Family Therapist

Online, Fulham and in Wimbledon

With over 15 years of therapeutic experience, Lucy Watney is a highly knowledgeable Family and Systemic Psychotherapist who is fully accredited and a professional member of the UKCP – United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy – and the AFT – Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice.

She works with families, couples, and individuals. She has a particular depth of experience in supporting families with children and young people and offers parenting support to those facing difficulties in their parenting journey.

Lucy focuses her work on the individual needs and goals of each client, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including attachment theory, solution-focused therapy, and narrative therapy. Her background as a Dance Movement Therapist has also informed her work, giving her a lasting appreciation of how working with the body can help regulate the nervous system and support emotional well-being.

Offering both in-person and face-to-face appointments.

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Olena Baeva, Neurodiversity Therapy, Couples Therapist at Leone Centre Counselling

Olena Baeva

Individual and Couples / Marriage Counsellor

Online

With over 20 years of experience, Olena is a BACP-registered counselling practitioner (BPsych MA CSAccred) and clinical supervisor, working with individuals, couples, thruples and other relationship constellations.

Olena has a strong interest and specialism in helping those who are neurodivergent or a partner of a neurodivergent person. Working within the neuro-, gender, sexual and relationship diversity affirming framework, Olena’s approach is personalised, drawing from her extensive training in varied therapeutic modalities.

Offering online appointments.

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Nicky Wildin Couples Therapist

Nicky Wildin

Individual and Couples Therapist

Online

Cambridge-educated and BACP-registered member Nicky brings a warm approach and a depth of experience shaped by her extensive work in the relational and mental health sector, including partnerships with the NHS and educational settings.

Nicky provides a safe, reflective, collaborative space grounded in trust, humour, and hope for a brighter future. She works to address challenges such as trust, bereavement, relationship difficulties, communication issues, infidelity, parenting struggles, intimacy issues, and personal growth. Her integrative approach incorporates Person-Centred therapy, CBT, Attachment Theory, and Narrative Therapy, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.

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Julia Halpin, couples and family therapist

Julia Halpin

Family, Couples and Systemic Psychotherapist

Online

Family and Couples Therapist for over 20 years, including as a systemic Tavistock-trained Supervisor of Family Therapists. A professional member of UKCP and AFT, with 35+ years’ experience within the NHS and mental health.

Extensively skilled with supporting couples and families, parents/ step-parents/ carers with relationships and children. Supports with anxiety, depression, conflict, self-harm, separation, affairs and cheating, bereavement, illness, fertility issues, trauma, ASD and/or ADHD.

Offering online appointments.

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Linda Bower

Individual, Couples and Psychosexual Therapist

Online

An experienced Therapist, Therapeutic Services Manager and Trainer with a 25-year career in both the NHS and private practice. An accomplished Individual, Couples, and Psychosexual Therapist, holding Master’s Degrees in Integrative Psychotherapy and Contemporary Psychosexual Therapy.

Professional member of UKCP, COSRT, and BACP.

Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity (GSRD)-aware therapist, supporting individuals and couples with challenges including grief, conflict, affairs and cheating, communication hurdles, emotional/ sexual intimacy, fertility and IVF.

Offering online appointments.

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Louanne Martin

Individual & Couples Therapist

Online

As an Advanced Individual and Couples Therapist Supervisor, Practice Lead, Clinical Consultant, and therapist writer, Louanne is a highly experienced relational therapist with over 15 years of practice.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she has an extensive background in supporting clients with a variety of challenges, including communication issues, the impact of parenting, relationships affected by infidelity, divorce, estrangement, bereavement, sexual abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, fertility issues, and addiction. Louanne also provides support for individuals facing illness and diagnosis-related challenges.

Offering online appointments.

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Alison Wragg

Founder - Director - Organisational Consultant, Individual/Couple Therapist & Certified MBTI Practitioner

Online, Fulham and in Belgravia

Founder and Lead Consultant of Leone Centre’s Corporate and Consultancy Services, Alison brings specialist experience in work culture, relational intelligence. Works with individuals, couples, and organisations. She helps with complex workplace dynamics, leadership challenges, executive coaching, and organisational consultancy.

With a rich background as a Therapist, Organisational Development Consultant, Trainer, Associate Director, Lead Lecturer, and Facilitator, Alison combines clinical depth with strategic insight.

She offers both online and in-person consultancy, creating a space where personal, professional, and relational growth can take place.

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Cristina Vrech

Founder and Director - Individual & Couple Therapist, Supervisor, Corporate Services

Online and in Fulham

Founder and director of Leone Centre, Cristina Vrech, has 20+ years of experience in working and supporting people, 14+ years of extensive experience as a therapist and offers valuable knowledge to individuals and couples. Prior to being a therapist, she worked in the financial sector.

Cristina takes a down-to-earth and direct approach across the landscapes of relationships, communication, stress, infidelity, confidence, loneliness, addiction, separation and divorce, IVF, and anxiety.

Offering Online Counselling and in person counselling.

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