Chartered Clinical Psychologist · HCPC Registered

Psychological Therapy in Walthamstow and Online

A confidential, thoughtful space to understand difficulties, develop new perspectives and work towards meaningful change in your life and relationships.

Dr Gareth Drake, Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Walthamstow E17 · approximately five minutes from the station

Adults and older adults · In-person therapy in Walthamstow · Waltham Forest · North London · Online therapy

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A space to think

Therapy starts with understanding what brings you here.

People come to therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes there is a particular problem that has become difficult to manage; sometimes it is a pattern in relationships, work or everyday life that no longer feels sustainable.

I work collaboratively to develop a shared understanding of what is happening, drawing on psychological theory and evidence-based approaches. The aim is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help you gain insight and develop ways of responding that feel more workable and meaningful.

Relationship difficulties

Exploring recurring patterns, conflict, attachment and interpersonal difficulties.

Mood & emotional difficulties

Support with depression, low mood and emotional distress that affects everyday life.

Stress & life transitions

Making sense of pressure, change, loss, illness and periods of uncertainty.

My approach

Flexible rather than one-size-fits-all.

I draw on a range of psychological therapies, including CBT, psychodynamic, compassion-focused, mentalisation-based, mindfulness, ACT, attachment-based and relational approaches.

The approach is shaped around the person, their goals and the difficulties they are experiencing.

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Dr Gareth Drake
How it works

A straightforward first step.

01 · INITIAL CONTACT

Get in touch

Send an enquiry with a brief outline of what you are looking for. You do not need to write your whole story.

02 · 15-MINUTE CALL

Talk it through

A free 15-minute consultation is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy and whether working together may be suitable.

03 · THERAPY

Begin the work

If it feels like a good fit, we agree the practical arrangements and begin with a shared understanding of your goals.

Areas I can help with

Support for a range of difficulties.

Depression & low mood
Stress
Relationship difficulties
Obsessive-compulsive difficulties (OCD)
Bereavement
Family conflict
Chronic illness
Chronic pain
Life transitions
Emotional difficulties
Coping skills
Interpersonal difficulties

“Finding a shared way of talking about distress can help people feel understood, gain insight into their situation, and move towards greater meaning in everyday life and relationships.”

Local and online therapy

Psychological therapy across Waltham Forest and London.

I offer face-to-face psychological therapy in Walthamstow, serving people across Waltham Forest and nearby parts of North and East London, as well as online therapy for adults across London.

If you are looking for a clinical psychologist in Walthamstow, Waltham Forest or London, you can arrange a free 15-minute consultation to discuss whether therapy may be suitable.

Take the first step

Would you like to talk?

Arrange a free 15-minute consultation