Larisa Mansfield

Overview

The practitioner is a UKCP-accredited Gestalt psychotherapist and supervisor practising from the Bloomsbury Therapy Centre in central London. She holds an MA in Gestalt Therapy from London Metropolitan University and the London Gestalt Centre, a number of postgraduate Gestalt diplomas and certificates, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Her background also includes pro bono clinical work with victims of international human rights abuses and with Ukrainians traumatised by war.

The practice focuses on creating a trusting, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship that supports clients to increase awareness of present experience, work through trauma and difficult emotions, and develop new ways of relating and self-expression. The practitioner offers individual psychotherapy, couples therapy and groupwork and provides both open-ended and brief focused therapy options.

Best for

This practitioner is best suited for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties and relationship or sexual problems. She has experience with clients facing work-related stress, panic attacks, low self-esteem, migration-related adjustment and PTSD.

– Individuals seeking Gestalt psychotherapy
– Couples looking for relationship or sex-focused therapy
– Bilingual clients (Russian-speaking) and clients affected by displacement or trauma

Approach

The practitioner uses Gestalt psychotherapy, an experiential and phenomenological approach that emphasises awareness of the present moment — thoughts, feelings and bodily experience. Treatment may combine exploratory dialogue with experiential exercises designed to enhance insight and self-expression.

Therapy typically begins with an assessment followed by a collaboratively agreed plan; interventions can range from brief focused counselling (often up to 12 sessions) to longer-term open-ended psychotherapy. Couples work and group formats are offered alongside individual therapy.

Her clinical work is informed by trauma-focused practice when relevant, and by an emphasis on safety, attunement and gradual processing for clients with post-traumatic stress or complex traumatic histories.

Education and Training

The practitioner holds an MA in Gestalt Therapy and Psychotherapy Practitioner Diplomas from the London Gestalt Centre, a Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Gestalt Therapy Theory Studies, and certificates in humanistic counselling skills and working with autism. She is UKCP-accredited, holds BACP affiliation on the site listing, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

Support

Clients receive a structured therapeutic contract and an initial assessment session to agree goals and boundaries. The practitioner provides a confidential, non-judgemental setting and offers preparation and follow-up guidance as part of the therapeutic process. For clients with trauma histories, safety and pacing are prioritised and integration of experiences is supported across sessions.

The practice includes options for concessions and occasional low-cost sessions to improve accessibility. Communication about access needs and cultural or language preferences is encouraged so therapy can be adapted appropriately.

Practical details

Sessions are offered in-person at Bloomsbury Therapy Centre in central London. The initial assessment is 50 minutes (£90). Standard individual psychotherapy sessions are 50 minutes (£95) and couple sessions are 1 hour (£150). Fees are payable by cash at the end of sessions or by bank transfer in advance. Appointments can be arranged by email.

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.