Therapist in King's Cross – Somatic-Cognitive Therapy Central London
For anyone living or working around King's Cross, my practice is only a short tube ride away. I'm Carlos Monteiro, a somatic-cognitive therapist with a practice between Maida Vale and St John's Wood in NW8, and I work with young professionals on confidence, people-pleasing, social anxiety and self-doubt. I combine Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with body-based awareness from the Alexander Technique.
King's Cross is full of people in busy, high-pressure roles, and many of those I work with from here and across Camden are managing well on the surface. Underneath, they may be constantly second-guessing themselves, avoiding conflict at any cost, or carrying a tension that never quite eases.
CBT helps us look clearly at the beliefs and habits behind that. The somatic side brings attention to what is happening physically, the held breath, the tight shoulders, the urge to shrink, so you can start to respond differently rather than simply understand the problem.
Serving King's Cross and Surrounding Areas
- King's Cross (N1C)
- Somers Town (NW1)
- Angel (N1)
- Camden Town (NW1)
- Kentish Town (NW5)
- Bloomsbury (WC1)
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, practical framework for understanding how your thoughts, feelings and behaviour interact. We identify what keeps you stuck and practise new responses, step by step.
Somatic practice (Alexander Technique) brings the body into the work. Anxiety and self-doubt often show up physically before you are aware of them, and learning to notice and release that tension makes it easier to feel grounded in everyday situations.
Together, the two approaches address both how you think and how you carry yourself.
What to Expect
Sessions are 50 minutes and take place at my practice between Maida Vale and St John's Wood. We start with a free 20-minute consultation, with no obligation, to talk about what you're looking for and whether the approach suits you. The work itself is collaborative and shaped around your life.
Getting Here from King's Cross
From King's Cross St Pancras, take the Circle, Hammersmith & City or Metropolitan line three stops to Baker Street, then the Jubilee line one stop to St John's Wood, about a 12-minute walk from the practice. You can also change at Baker Street for the Bakerloo line to Maida Vale, around 7 minutes' walk away. Door to door, allow roughly 25 to 30 minutes. The 46 bus runs from King's Cross to St John's Wood station without a change, though the route is longer. Street parking is available near the practice.
About Me
I'm a certified CBT therapist, accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I'm also a certified Alexander Technique teacher and a member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT).
Taking the Next Step
If you've been putting off reaching out, a free consultation is an easy, no-pressure first step.
I offer a free 20-minute consultation with no obligation. You can book your free consultation here, or find out more about what to expect in therapy first.
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.