Studio 31 Psychotherapy & Counselling
Therapy in central London at Studio 31
Welcome. We are a small team of experienced psychotherapists and counsellors providing support to individuals, couples and families.
Come to us for a trusted, confidential space to help find your way through life’s challenges and improve your mental health. Meet one of our therapists online or face-to-face at our welcoming rooms in Holborn, Central London.
You can either choose a therapist yourself from our therapist directory or let us help you find a good match.


How we can help
Our therapists can help you with a wide range of issues
Everyone’s experiences and motivations for seeking therapy are unique.
Maybe you’re feeling stressed, anxious or low or would like to speak to someone to help understand yourself better. Perhaps you want to reflect on your relationships, your past and why you can feel or behave in a certain way. You might be seeking professional help while facing a bereavement, illness, separation or unexpected traumatic event. Or maybe you would like to feel more present and connected in your daily life and relationships.
Whatever brings you to seek therapy, we are here to support you.
How therapy works
How therapy works
Therapy is an opportunity to speak openly and confidentially with a trained professional. Your therapist will be compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental of you and offer insight, reflection and honesty.
It’s important to find a good fit with your therapist—someone you feel comfortable with and able to trust.
Browse our therapist directory to find someone, or drop us a line and we’ll match you with a therapist we think will suit you.


Studio 31 Psychotherapy & Counselling
Why Studio 31?
We have individuality, compassion and integrity at the heart of our work. Our therapists have experience of working with people from all walks of life and are here to support you whatever your life experiences. Studio 31 is a respectful space for all– regardless of your age, race, ability, sexuality, gender, body type, religion, social or cultural background.
All our therapists have undertaken extensive training, are registered with national governing bodies and abide by codes of professional and ethical practice. You can be confident any therapist you chose at Studio 31 will work to the highest professional standards.
Therapist directory
Our therapists
All our therapists are fully qualified, experienced and work to the highest professional and ethical standards as members of recognised professional bodies. They combine various theories and ways of working depending on your needs and what you wish to explore. They all have compassion, integrity and your individuality at the heart of their work.
To chose a therapist, we recommend reading through the profiles. This will give you a sense of how they work and whether they could be someone you can be honest and open with. Trust your instinct. If you feel a bit lost or busy and would appreciate some guidance, we can help you and make a suggestion of who we think might suit you. Drop us a line with a brief outline of what you would like to talk about and we’ll match you with a suitable therapist.

Linds Roche
Psychotherapist & Studio 31 Co-founder
I offer a confidential, inclusive, non-judgemental, and safe space for exploration and reflection. I believe humour, play and creativity can be helpful in coping with challenges and in healing. I also believe it can be enlightening to explore how our social and cultural contexts can impact our mental health.
I have experience of working with: abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, identity, gender, neurodiversity, relationships, sexuality, trauma and issues of diversity and difference.
Qualifications: MA/PGDip
Professional Registration: MBACP, UKCP accredited

Sophie Burdess
Psychotherapist & Studio 31 Co-founder
Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer support to ease distress, deepen self-understanding, and encourage personal growth and positive change. Together, we’ll explore your inner world with compassion, helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and feel more connected in body, mind and in your relationships.
I have experience of supporting adults with a wide range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, OCD, substance misuse, relationship issues, sexuality, trauma, grief, self-esteem and self exploration.
Qualifications: MA/PGDip
Professional Registration: UKCP accredited

Lee Thomson
Psychotherapist
I believe each person is unique in the way they experience life with its dilemmas, conflicts, traumas, contradictory feelings, desires, hopes and aspirations. My approach focuses on supporting the client find a way of developing understanding of their inner-world to help provide purpose and meaning in finding a way forward.
I have over 20 years experience working as a mental health professional in charities, local authorities and the NHS.
Qualifications: PGDip
Professional Registration: MBACP, MU

Cat van Maanen
Counsellor
My approach to therapy is creative, fresh and dynamic. I provide an empathetic, warm, comforting and non-judgemental space to be fully yourself, process your lived experiences, to share your secrets safely and help on your lifelong journey to self-understanding and a life worth living.
I work with many different experiences, including eating disorders, identity issues, body image and self esteem issues, childhood trauma, chronic pain and bullying.
Qualifications: MA
Professional Registration: MBACP; Donor Conceived UK DCUK trusted directory

Kevin Franke
Counsellor
My intention is to grow a unique and collaborative relationship with you where you’ll be able to talk openly about what’s troubling you; a space in which to reflect, process, feel, and be yourself (or perhaps learn for the first time how to truly be yourself.) We may work on your present situation as well as your history to bring healing of old patterns and wounds.
I have extensive experience of helping individuals and organisations work with reflective practices.
Qualifications: PGDip
Professional Registration: MBACP

Maggie Jamieson
Psychotherapist
I offer a non-judgmental, focused and supportive space where you’ll be listened to and encouraged to pause, self-reflect and look beneath the surface; to discover more about yourself and find your strengths. I’ll support you to develop deeper self-understanding and emotional resilience enabling you to find your best path ahead.
I have over 15 years experience in private practice, NHS hospital and Bereavement Service, MIND, Samaritans and social services.
Qualifications: MSc/BSc
Professional Registration: MUKCP, MBPsS

Alexandra Noel
Psychotherapist
I believe within a strong, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship, we can raise unconscious processes into conscious awareness. I draw on various theories but do not assume anything and make space for clients to find their own life meaning.
I have experience working with many difficulties, including domestic abuse, childhood trauma, gender and sexual identity, racism, cultural and religious oppression, disability, chronic illnesses.
Qualifications: MSc/PGDip
Professional Registration: MBACP

Felix Bowers-Brown
Counsellor
The path to healing is a personal commitment, and about learning to navigate your challenges, without being overwhelmed or defined by them. As we embark on this journey together towards a more fulfilled and content version of yourself, my commitment to you is honesty, empathy, compassion, and understanding.
I have experience of working with people from all backgrounds and particularly in the creative industries, as well as issues of anxiety, depression, self esteem, sexuality,, trauma, identity and LGBTQ+
Qualifications: PGDip
Professional Registration: MBACP

Fia Lindley-Jones
Psychotherapist
I’m a warm and engaged therapist offering psychotherapy to help people understand themselves and their relationships better, and so to make informed, empowered life choices. I’ll tailor my counselling techniques to your individual needs and personal circumstances.
I have 15 years experience of working with adults with a range of experiences including: depression, anxiety, grief, navigating change, trauma, self-esteem, relationship, reproductive and gender identity issues.
Qualifications: MA/PGDip
Professional Registration: MUKCP

Tom Gibbons
Counsellor
My approach to therapy is warm, open, and collaborative. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your story, work through emotional pain, and uncover the patterns that no longer serve you.
As a registered Advanced Addictions Professional Practitioner, I’m here to support you in letting go of negative patterns, rediscovering what truly matters to you, and building a life that feels genuine, confident, and meaningful.
Qualifications: PGDip Mental Health Nurse; AdvDip Integrative Counselling; Addiction Professionals Advanced Practitioner
Professional Registration: NCPS, APAPM

Eva Ruschowski
Psychotherapist
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. I offer a warm and non-judgemental space where you can speak freely and are listened to carefully without preconceptions. Together we will explore what is causing you pain in the context of your personal history and think about solutions and changes that are not imposed but uniquely yours.
I work with adults (18+) from all backgrounds who struggle with depression, anxiety, problems in their relationships and compulsive behaviours, including behaviours that are harmful to themselves.
Qualifications: MSc Psychology; MSc Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Professional Registration: MBACP

Gina Frattallone
Psychotherapist
I’m a Gestalt Psychotherapist offering space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns of relating. My work is grounded in supporting you to reconnect with your vitality, cultivate self-acceptance, and discover new ways of being and understand yourself more fully. Together, we work toward greater clarity, emotional resilience, and authentic connection — with yourself and others.
I have experience supporting adults with a range of complex emotional needs, anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment and relational difficulties, and challenges with self-esteem. I offer both individual and group therapy.
Qualifications: MA/PGDip
Registration: MUKCP

Enquire
Let’s begin
Drop us a line to enquire about starting therapy with one of our therapists. We’d love to hear from you!
If you would like help finding a suitable therapist tell us a little about what you’d like to talk about and we will do our best to find you a good match.
We can offer support if you are in distress, however Studio 31 Therapy is not a crisis service. If you, or someone you are concerned about, are currently in crisis or feel like you want to die, please contact the Samaritans for free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
