Therapist in Kilburn – Somatic CBT North West London
My practice is a short journey from Kilburn, located between Maida Vale and St John's Wood Underground stations in NW8. I'm Carlos Monteiro, a somatic-cognitive therapist, and I work with young professionals who are ready to address what is quietly holding them back: a tendency to defer, to doubt their own judgement, or to feel on edge in situations that others seem to navigate with ease.
The people I tend to work with are not in crisis. They are often capable and self-aware, already doing the work of managing their lives well. But there is something persistent underneath, a difficulty setting limits, a habit of putting others first, or a social anxiety that shows up reliably even when they know it is not helping them. These are patterns, and patterns can be worked with.
My approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and somatic practice, particularly the Alexander Technique. This means we do not just talk about how you think and feel. We also attend to how stress, self-doubt, and anxiety show up in the body, and what becomes possible when you begin to change those physical habits alongside the cognitive ones.
Serving Kilburn and the Surrounding Area
My practice draws clients from across North West and North London, including Kilburn (NW6), South Hampstead, West Hampstead, Maida Vale, Queen's Park, and the wider NW8 corridor.
How I Can Help
Confidence Therapy
For those who feel held back, second-guess themselves, or struggle to feel fully like themselves at work or in daily life.
People Pleasing Therapy
For those who over-extend, struggle to say no, or put everyone else's needs first at cost to themselves.
Social Anxiety Therapist
For those who feel on edge around others, hold back in social situations, or struggle to speak up freely.
CBT Therapy
Practical, structured support for changing the thought patterns and beliefs that keep you stuck.
Somatic Therapy
Body-based awareness to help you notice and release the physical patterns that accompany stress and self-doubt.
Anxiety Therapy
Support for those who overthink, feel overwhelmed, or carry a persistent sense of unease into work and daily life.
My Approach
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) provides a clear framework for examining the thoughts and beliefs that shape how you feel and behave. Many people have already tried to think their way out of their difficulties before arriving in therapy. CBT does not simply ask you to think differently. It helps you understand why certain patterns persist and gives you practical tools for changing them.
Somatic practice (Alexander Technique) brings a different angle. Confidence, anxiety, and self-doubt are not purely mental experiences: they have a physical life too. The tightening in the throat before speaking, the posture that signals uncertainty, the held breath in a difficult meeting. Working with these body-level habits alongside the cognitive work tends to produce something more durable than either approach alone.
What to Expect
Sessions are 50 minutes and take place at my practice between Maida Vale and St John's Wood. Before you commit to anything, I offer a free 20-minute consultation to talk through what has been bringing you to therapy and whether this approach feels like a good fit. The work is practical and collaborative, focusing on what is live in your life now while also attending to the patterns that have built up over time.
Getting Here from Kilburn
From Kilburn Park on the Bakerloo line, it is around 10 minutes to Maida Vale, which is a 7-minute walk from the practice. From Kilburn High Road on the Jubilee line, a change at Baker Street brings you to St John's Wood in around 15 minutes. Several bus routes along Maida Vale and the Edgware Road also serve the area directly. Parking is available nearby for those who prefer to drive.
About Me
I am a certified CBT therapist, accredited with the UK National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and a certified Alexander Technique teacher and member of STAT. I have a background in business alongside my therapeutic training, which tends to be useful when working with the pressures that professional life brings.
Taking the Next Step
If you are in Kilburn or nearby and are looking for a therapist who takes seriously both the psychological and the physical dimensions of confidence and anxiety, I would welcome the opportunity to talk.
I offer a free 20-minute consultation with no obligation. You can book your free consultation here, or read more about what to expect in therapy before you decide.
Ready to Get Started?
If you would like to find out more, there are two ways to get in touch.
The easiest first step is to book a free 20-minute consultation. It is a chance to talk through what has been bringing you to therapy and find out whether working together feels right. There is no commitment required.
Book a free 20-minute consultation
Or if you have a question before booking, feel free to send a message using the form below. I aim to respond within one working day.