Mike McDonough Therapy

I am an insightful and compassionate psychotherapist and counsellor based in Tottenham, North London with extensive experience of working with people facing issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bereavement, trauma, addiction, relationship problems, low self-confidence, self-injury, sexual abuse, sexual difficulties, living with neurodiversity and work concerns. My practice provides a confidential space for both individuals and couples to address their suffering, in person or online. In addition to my private practice, I work part-time for the NHS.

Many of the people who come to see me are struggling with the consequences of painful childhood experiences, including growing up with an emotionally dysregulated family member. I have worked extensively with members of the LGBTQI+ community. I have good knowledge and understanding when it comes to working with people who have been bereaved in a particularly traumatic way, such as through suicide or a sudden accident. Another area of special interest is therapy with those who suffer from perfectionism.

My therapeutic approach is psychoanalytic (also known as psychodynamic), meaning that I seek to help people understand how unconscious psychological issues may be contributing to the difficulties they are having, whether as individuals or as part of a couple. I believe that psychoanalytic psychotherapy leads to more longstanding change than approaches focused on providing solutions or emotional support alone.

I am registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), one of the main regulatory bodies for therapists in the UK, and follow their ethical framework. I am also a Senior Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, meaning that I have achieved a recognised standard of professional excellence and ethical practice. 

I am a member of Pink Therapy, which is dedicated to working with clients in a way that respects gender and sexual diversity. Many of the people I have worked with are autistic or have a diagnosis of ADHD/ADD and my practice does not pathologise those whose neurotype differs from the predominant neurotype.

I am registered as a counsellor with health insurance providers Aetna Global Benefits, Aviva, Axa, Bupa, Healix and Vitality Health.

I work in English or French and see clients once, twice or three times a week.