House of Self

House of Self A contemporary Counselling, Psychotherapy and Coaching service based in London. We are currently ope

While everything else gets more expensive, we’re doing something a little different. We’re making quality ONLINE mental ...
20/10/2025

While everything else gets more expensive, we’re doing something a little different. We’re making quality ONLINE mental health support affordable.

The trend on instagram aims to de stigmatise therapy and encourage people to seek help for their mental health concerns or to help keep balance amongst the chaos most of us are feeling with everything that is going on in the world currently. We are aiming to take it one step further by removing one of the biggest barriers: cost!

All therapists are registered members of either BACP or UKCP and are fully insured.

Limited spots available

If you’re ready to prioritise yourself and take the next step get in contact with us now and book your FREE consultation.

T&C apply.

While everything else gets more expensive, we’re doing something a little different. We’re making quality ONLINE mental ...
17/10/2025

While everything else gets more expensive, we’re doing something a little different. We’re making quality ONLINE mental health support affordable.

The trend on instagram aims to de stigmatise therapy and encourage people to seek help for their mental health concerns or to help keep balance amongst the chaos most of us are feeling with everything that is going on in the world currently. We are aiming to take it one step further by removing one of the biggest barriers: cost!

All therapists are registered members of either BACP or UKCP and are fully insured.

Limited spots available

If you’re ready to prioritise yourself and take the next step get in contact with us now and book your FREE consultation.

T&C apply.

If you're a creative professional reading this thinking 'this is me' you're not alone, and you're not broken.The creativ...
07/08/2025

If you're a creative professional reading this thinking 'this is me' you're not alone, and you're not broken.

The creative industry's 'hustle culture' makes burnout feel normal. It's not.

Your wellbeing matters more than any campaign. Your mental health is worth more than any client approval.

Ready to break the cycle? Our mentored therapists understand creative industry pressures firsthand. Book your consultation today 🌱"

Vulnerability isn't telling everyone everything. It's telling the right people the right things at the right time.It's s...
05/08/2025

Vulnerability isn't telling everyone everything. It's telling the right people the right things at the right time.

It's sharing what's true with people who've earned access to your truth.

Oversharing is dumping unprocessed emotions on anyone who will listen. Vulnerability is offering your authentic experience to someone who can hold it safely.

Oversharing seeks validation from strangers. Vulnerability seeks connection with people you trust.

Oversharing is performed intimacy. vulnerability is real intimacy.

The difference isn't what you share. It's why you're sharing it and who you're sharing it with.

Authentic vulnerability creates deeper relationships. Performed vulnerability creates more distance.

Real strength isn't pretending you're unbreakable.It's knowing exactly where your stress fractures are so you can reinfo...
04/08/2025

Real strength isn't pretending you're unbreakable.

It's knowing exactly where your stress fractures are so you can reinforce them before they become breaks.

It's recognising that your childhood programming is running 80% of your adult decisions.

It's understanding that your nervous system was designed for prehistoric threats, not modern business pressure.

The alphas who stay on top? they've done the work. They know their patterns. They've upgraded their psychological operating system.

The ones who burn out, blow up relationships, make terrible decisions under pressure? they're running on factory settings from 1995.

You wouldn't use a 30 year old computer to run your business. Why would you use a 30 year old emotional operating system to run your life?

The Trauma Informed Guide to Emotional Avoidance.
03/08/2025

The Trauma Informed Guide to Emotional Avoidance.

You've spent so much energy trying to be impressive that you forgot what it feels like to just be yourself around the pe...
03/08/2025

You've spent so much energy trying to be impressive that you forgot what it feels like to just be yourself around the people who matter.

Your partner doesn't need you to have all the answers. Your kids don't need you to be invincible. your friends don't need you to be endlessly strong.

They need you to be real. To show up as you are, not as who you think you should be.

Vulnerability isn't about being weak in front of people, it's about being human with people who have earned the right to see your humanity.

The love you're afraid to lose by being authentic is the love worth having.

For the 3am overthinkers who've made peace with insomnia.
02/08/2025

For the 3am overthinkers who've made peace with insomnia.

Exercise isn't therapy. Therapy isn't exercise, but they work well together.Movement doesn't erase difficult experiences...
01/08/2025

Exercise isn't therapy. Therapy isn't exercise, but they work well together.

Movement doesn't erase difficult experiences, but it can change your relationship with them. It can help you feel strong enough to face what needs facing.

it's not about overcoming everything. it's about building resilience for the journey

Our body processes stress the same way whether you're being chased by a tiger or drowning in emails. But here's what's i...
31/07/2025

Our body processes stress the same way whether you're being chased by a tiger or drowning in emails. But here's what's interesting: intentional physical stress (like exercise) actually teaches your nervous system how to recover.

When you push yourself in the gym and then rest, you're literally training your stress response. you're showing your body what it feels like to be challenged and then return to calm.

Movement isn't magic. It's just good data for an anxious system.

You stay in situations that drain you because leaving feels scarier than staying. You accept crumbs because you're terri...
31/07/2025

You stay in situations that drain you because leaving feels scarier than staying. You accept crumbs because you're terrified of having nothing.

But what you call "loyalty" is often just fear dressed up as virtue. what you call "keeping the peace" is usually keeping yourself small.

The relationship that requires you to be less than you are isn't worth preserving. The job that slowly kills your spirit may be a source of security, but it's daily torture at the cost of your health.

Abandonment wounds make us cling to what's familiar, even when familiar feels like drowning.

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Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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About Us

House of Self is a contemporary counselling, psychotherapy and coaching service based in Surbiton and Kentish Town.

House of Self was founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective; to offer contemporary therapy and coaching at an affordable price.

At House of Self we strive to offer a belonging service that is inclusive of everyone. Our practitioners are here to help you reduce stress, improve your wellbeing and maximise your potential. We provide both short and long-term therapy and coaching with rooms based in Surbiton & Kentish Town. We also offer online counselling and coaching to our clients around the world. Our service is completely confidential.

We hope your experience with us allows you to find home, within yourself.