Therapist in St John's Wood – Somatic Cognitive Therapy
I am Carlos Monteiro, a therapist with a practice conveniently located between Maida Vale and St John's Wood in NW8. My work focuses on helping young professionals 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. My practice is easily accessible from across North West London, situated between two Underground stations and within straightforward reach of the surrounding areas.
Areas I Serve
Whilst based in St John's Wood, I work with clients from across North West London, including:
- St John's Wood and surrounding NW8
- Primrose Hill and Regent's Park
- Maida Vale and Little Venice
- Swiss Cottage and Hampstead
- Marylebone and surrounding areas
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: Somatic Cognitive Therapy
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.
What to Expect
Sessions are 50 minutes and take place at my practice between Maida Vale and St John's Wood Underground stations. 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 collaborative and practical, focusing on giving you tools you can use straight away while also working on the deeper patterns that tend to keep things stuck.
Location & Getting Here
My practice is conveniently located between two Underground stations:
- Maida Vale Underground (Bakerloo Line) – 7 minutes' walk
- St John's Wood Underground (Jubilee Line) – 12 minutes' walk
- Excellent bus links along Edgware Road and Finchley Road
- Close to both St John's Wood and Maida Vale high streets
- Convenient for clients from across North West London and Central London
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. You can read more about my background and training on the About page.
Next Steps
If you are in St John's Wood or the surrounding area and looking for a therapist who can help with confidence, people pleasing, social anxiety, or general stress and anxiety, I would be glad to hear from you. You might also find it useful to explore the nearby pages for Maida Vale, Primrose Hill, and Swiss Cottage, or visit the Westminster area page for more information.
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.