Lina Kaoud

Overview

The practice is led by Lina Kaoud, a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor based in London. She works across NHS, charity and private sectors and offers both short-term and long-term psychotherapy tailored to individual needs. The practice emphasises self-understanding as a route to lasting change and draws on psychodynamic and psychoanalytic traditions.

The clinic provides one-to-one work aimed at helping clients understand feelings, patterns and relational dynamics that contribute to distress. Lina is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and accredited by the British Psychoanalytical Council.

Best for

This practitioner is best suited for adults (and some young people) seeking psychodynamic psychotherapy for mood, anxiety and interpersonal difficulties. Typical clients include people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, obsessive difficulties and issues with self-esteem or relationships.

• Adults and older adults seeking long-term or short-term psychotherapy
• People working with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma-related issues and OCD-related problems
• Clients wanting an integrative psychodynamic approach (including EMDR where indicated)

Approach

Their approach is psychodynamic and relational, informed by psychoanalytic training. Treatment options include long-term psychotherapy as well as shorter time-limited work depending on the client’s needs. Therapy focuses on exploring early life and family experiences, internal conflicts and relational patterns that influence current functioning.

Sessions may include exploratory dialogues about feelings, recurring patterns and behaviours. They also offer integrative techniques and list EMDR among their modalities when appropriate for trauma-related work. Initial consultations are used to assess suitability and agree a plan for therapy.

Education and Training

The clinician trained at the Tavistock Centre and is a member of the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists. They are accredited by the British Psychoanalytical Council and hold registered membership with the BACP.

Support

Clients receive preparatory discussion during the initial consultation and ongoing therapeutic support throughout treatment. The practice emphasises safety, confidentiality and an ethically informed therapeutic boundary. Integration and processing of therapeutic material are part of the offered work, with attention to pacing according to client needs.

They work inclusively with a range of issues including trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties and eating-related concerns, and aim to provide a reflective, containing therapeutic environment.

Practical details

Sessions are offered face-to-face and online (telephone/video) and can be short-term or long-term. Multiple London locations are listed on the profile. Session fees are listed from £120. Appointments are arranged by contacting the therapist via the directory contact form or phone where provided.

• Formats: In-person and online (telephone/video)
• Locations: London (postcodes listed on profile include EC2M, E1, E8)
• Fees: Sessions from £120

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