Therapist in West Hampstead – Somatic CBT North West London
Are you looking for a therapist near West Hampstead?
West Hampstead has a strong community of young professionals, many of whom are managing the very pressures I specialise in. I am Carlos Monteiro, a therapist based between Maida Vale and St John's Wood, accessible from West Hampstead in around 20 minutes via the Jubilee Line.
My work focuses on helping people who feel held back, whether through low confidence, difficulty speaking up, people pleasing, or social anxiety, to feel more grounded and able to be themselves. I combine Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with somatic, body-based awareness to work with both the thinking patterns and physical responses that keep you stuck.
Areas I Serve
My practice is well placed for clients travelling from:
- West Hampstead, NW6
- Hampstead
- Kilburn
- Belsize Park
- Swiss Cottage
- Across North West London
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
I combine Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with somatic, body-based awareness. This means we work with both the thoughts that keep you stuck and the physical responses that accompany them, building a steadier, more grounded sense of yourself over time. You can read more on the somatic therapy and confidence therapy pages.

What Sessions Look Like
Sessions run for 50 minutes and take place at my practice between Maida Vale and St John's Wood. We start with a free 20-minute consultation to talk through what has been bringing you to therapy and whether my approach feels like a good fit.
The work is practical and collaborative. We look at both the thoughts and physical responses that accompany the difficulties you are experiencing, giving you tools you can use in daily life while also building a steadier, more grounded sense of yourself over time. You can read more about the process on my what to expect in therapy page.
Getting Here from West Hampstead
West Hampstead is one of the best-connected areas in North West London. West Hampstead Underground (Jubilee Line) offers a direct route to St John's Wood station in under 10 minutes. West Hampstead Overground and West Hampstead Thameslink also provide additional travel options, with easy connections to the wider network. From St John's Wood station, my practice is a 12-minute walk.

About Me
I am a cognitive behavioural therapist and somatic practitioner based in North West London, working with young professionals who want to feel more confident, more at ease with others, and more able to be themselves. Before retraining as a therapist, I worked in business and marketing, and I draw on that background when working with clients in demanding professional environments. You can learn more on my About page.

Next Steps
If you're in West Hampstead and looking for a therapist who can help with stress, anxiety, or confidence from both a cognitive and a physical perspective, I'd be very happy to hear from you. Contact me to arrange an initial consultation. You might also want to browse the Camden area page or the pages for Hampstead, Swiss Cottage, and Belsize Park.
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.
