Therapist in Queen's Park – Somatic CBT North West London

Looking for a therapist near Queen's Park who combines proven psychological techniques with attention to the body? I'm Carlos Monteiro, a somatic cognitive therapist based between Maida Vale and St John's Wood in NW8, a short journey from Queen's Park. I work with young professionals who feel held back by low confidence, people pleasing, or social anxiety, using a combined approach of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and somatic, body-based awareness through the Alexander Technique.

Many of the people I see from Queen's Park are functioning well at work, meeting deadlines and holding down demanding roles, while carrying something more persistent underneath: a habit of second-guessing themselves, difficulty saying no, or a low hum of anxiety that doesn't quite switch off.

My approach brings together CBT, which addresses unhelpful thought patterns directly, with somatic practice through the Alexander Technique, which works with the physical tension and postural habits that often accompany anxiety and self-doubt. Together, these give you practical tools alongside a steadier, more grounded sense of yourself.