Schema Therapy in London

 

Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns — in relationships, at work, or in how you treat yourself — even when you know they’re unhelpful? Schema Therapy helps you understand where these patterns come from and how to change them. At Hampstead Psychology, we offer Schema Therapy in London for individuals seeking deeper, long-lasting change.

 

What Is Schema Therapy?

Schema Therapy is an integrative, evidence-based approach that goes beyond symptom management. It focuses on the emotional themes and early life experiences — called "schemas" — that shape how you think, feel, and behave in adulthood. These schemas often develop in childhood when emotional needs weren’t fully met.

For example, if you grew up feeling criticised or emotionally unsupported, you might now struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, or self-doubt — even when life seems objectively ‘fine’. Schema Therapy helps you identify these deep-rooted patterns and work through them with care and clarity.

 

Who Is Schema Therapy For?

Schema Therapy is especially helpful for people who:

• Experience recurring relationship difficulties

• Feel stuck in cycles of self-sabotage or low self-worth

• Struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, or emotional disconnection

• Have long-standing issues with anxiety, depression, or shame

• Want to understand the emotional origins of their struggles, not just manage the symptoms

Many of our clients are professionals, carers, or high-functioning individuals who feel that traditional therapy hasn’t gone deep enough.

 

How Schema Therapy Helps

Schema Therapy is both insight-oriented and practical. You’ll work with your psychologist to understand how your schemas developed, how they’re triggered in daily life, and how to respond in new, healthier ways.

Using techniques from CBT, emotion-focused therapy, and attachment theory, Schema Therapy supports emotional healing — not just coping. It helps you build new ways of relating to yourself and others, grounded in self-respect, flexibility, and emotional resilience.

 

Expert Schema Therapy in London

At Hampstead Psychology, our therapists are trained in Schema Therapy and experienced in working with professionals and individuals facing complex emotional patterns. Whether you're dealing with long-term emotional difficulties or simply want to understand yourself more deeply, Schema Therapy offers a powerful path forward.

We offer sessions in London and online, with a warm, non-judgemental approach tailored to your pace.

 

Take the Next Step

Contact us to arrange a consultation with one of our psychologists trained in schema therapy, or explore whether one of our other longer-term therapies like psychotherapy or psychodynamic therapy is right for you.