Stacey Permaul mbacp(accred)

Psychotherapist and Counsellor in Denmark Hill

SESSIONS OFFERED FACE-TO-FACE IN SOUTH EAST LONDON, ONLINE AND TELEPHONE

Therapy that supports real, lasting change

If you're here, something may not feel quite right.

Perhaps anxiety is dominating your days, filling your mind with worst-case scenarios and endless "what ifs."

Perhaps you're feeling low, flat or disconnected from the things that once brought you joy.

You might feel overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly wondering how life has drifted so far from what you imagined it would be.

It may feel like a very lonely place to be right now, but therapy can help change that.

I am a psychotherapist based in Denmark Hill, London offering sessions in-person, online and outdoors in the beautiful surroundings of Ruskin Park.

I provide a therapeutic relationship that encourages you to slow down and untangle what's going on, without any of the pressures or expectations you may experience with other relationships in your life.

Therapy with me is a space to be brave and gentle, nurturing and challenging, reflective and dynamic. It is an invitation to notice how your issues are affecting you and empower you to change your response to them so that you can move you closer to the kind of life you want to live, filled with the values that truly mean something to you.

My commitment is supporting you to make the changes you need to make in order to get there.

  • BACP Accredited
  • BUPA recognised
  • Registered with the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA)
  • Sessions available in-person in Denmark Hill, online and outdoors
  • Use of evidence-based approaches such as ACT and CBT
  • Clear, welcoming process for first-time clients

What change can look like

Therapy isn't about "fixing" you, it's about helping you feel more like yourself again.

Over time, change might look like:

  • Waking up without that immediate sense of dread
  • Feeling calmer in situations that used to spiral into overthinking
  • Having more energy and motivation to engage in your life
  • Setting boundaries without overwhelming guilt
  • Feeling more connected to your partner, friends or family
  • Trusting your decisions instead of constantly second-guessing yourself
  • Being able to experience sadness or anxiety without being consumed by it.

For some, it's quieter than that. It might simply be a growing sense of steadiness. A feeling of being more grounded in who you are. A shift from surviving each week to living it with intention.

Areas I commonly support

Many clients come to me experiencing:

  • Persistent anxiety or overthinking
  • Depression or ongoing low mood
  • Loss of motivation or sense of purpose
  • Feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed

I also specialise in pregnancy loss and fertility challenges, supporting individuals and couples who may be:

  • Navigating multiple miscarriages
  • Processing TFMR
  • Coping with fertility treatment or an unexpected fertility journey that may include donor-conception or IVF
  • Grieving the loss of how they imagined becoming a parent might look like

The transition into parenthood can also bring unexpected strain. If you are a mother, father, birthing person or partner finding that the daily pressures are taking a toll, personally or within your relationship, therapy can offer space to breathe, reflect and reconnect.

Welcoming new clients

Reaching out can feel daunting. You do not have to have all the right words or even know if therapy is right thing for you at this time.

To get in touch and book an introductory call where we can discuss whether this might be the kind of space you need right now, simply complete the form below.

I aim to respond within 48 hours (Mon-Fri). If you do not hear from me, please check your spam folder as sometimes my emails end up in there.

What previous clients say

"Thank you so much for all of your help and support over the past couple of years...I don't think I could've gotten through everything without all of the tools you have given me"

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