The Therapy Stool

Integrative Counselling 


Insight, Healing, Growth and Liberation.

A healing space to explore issues of race, identity, neurodiversity, ADHD, anxiety, isolation and depression.


Integrative Counsellor

Adeola Russell

Are you feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt or low self-esteem? Do you find it hard to express your true thoughts and feelings? Are you facing challenges in building and maintaining healthy relationships? If you often feel disconnected from others and struggle to form meaningful connections, you're not alone.

These struggles may stem from past experiences, emotional patterns, or interpersonal skills. However, therapy is very much an individual process and working towards empowering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and confidence is key.

I will listen to the experiences you bring of early life, behaviours, feelings, and the emotions that impact your present actions with understanding and acceptance. I work with a wide range of concerns, including race, ADHD, identity, trauma, anxiety, depression, isolation, and the difficult dynamics that can form within families and relationships.

I offer a non-judgmental space where you can explore, grow, and gain clarity as you connect and attune with the world and energy around you. I bring my experience of life and relationships to support a collaborative environment where your unique identity and personal history are honoured, shaping a path toward healing and harmony.

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Adeola Russell Psychotherapist

I am an integrative counsellor. This therapeutic approach combines elements from various psychological theories and techniques.  I facilitate a tailored therapy experience that suits the unique needs of the individual. Instead of adhering strictly to one theoretical approach, I draw on different theories and practices to create a more flexible and inclusive way of working with clients.

My approach acknowledges that no single therapy model can address the complexity of human experiences and problems. I  might blend elements from psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches, body dynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), play therapy and other approaches, depending on what might be most helpful for you.

My aim is to understand and address the psychological, behavioural, cognitive, and physiological aspects of your experience. I will focus on the therapeutic relationship as a central element of the healing process, using it as a foundation for integrating various therapeutic tools and interventions. My goal is to provide a holistic support experience that facilitates growth, healing, and self-understanding. 

Ethically, I work culturally from a feminist perspective.

You can expect to be supported within a collaboratively creative environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Building a strong, grounded relationship between us is an important part of the therapy process. You should feel heard, respected, and safe to share your thoughts and feelings.

As therapy progresses, your needs or goals may change, and the focus or approach of our work together might shift accordingly. It's a collaborative process where you can provide feedback about what's working or not working for you.

Every individual has the capacity for growth and change, and my role is to provide the tools, support, and understanding needed for you to navigate your journey with confidence and resilience. 

Counselling can be a valuable resource if you are experiencing feelings of isolation, offering several pathways toward alleviation and improvement in well-being:

Understanding and Validation: Counselling provides a safe and confidential environment where feelings of isolation can be expressed and explored. Understanding the root causes of these feelings, whether they stem from social anxiety, life transitions, or the loss of a significant relationship, helps validate your feelings and emotions.

Developing Social Skills: If, for you, isolation is partly due to difficulties in social situations, counselling can offer a space to develop and practice social skills.

Enhancing Self-esteem: Isolation can be both a cause and a result of low self-esteem. Counselling can help build self-esteem and self-confidence, making it easier to reach out and form connections with others.

Often, isolation co-occurs with other issues such as depression, anxiety, or trauma. Counselling can address these underlying issues, potentially reducing feelings of isolation as a result.

It’s hard to speak up when you don’t feel heard. To set boundaries when it feels like the world demands more than you can give. To make decisions when uncertainty clouds your path.

But deep down, you know it’s time to take control.

I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experience of the world, setting the grounding to support you as you build the skills to move forward - confidently and authentically. Whether it’s anxiety, navigating relationships, or redefining your identity, I am here to help.

I offer a free initial consultation and in-person sessions in Central and West London. Why not take this opportunity to gain the tools you’ll need for self-awareness, emotional regulation and boundary-setting. Feel empowered, find your voice and use it.

Speak up. The world is ready to listen.

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Online and Face to Face Sessions

City of London

West London

The Therapy Stool

Integrative counselling services specialising in issues of race, identity, neurodiversity, ADHD, anxiety, isolation, trauma and depression.