Candy

Candy Bokungu

Therapeutic Counselor

Verified

“An approachable, enthusiastic, caring, integrative therapist working with adults and young people.”

About Me

Hi, I’m Candy. I’m an integrative therapist based in London, working with clients across the UK and internationally. I use a blend of person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, tailoring therapy to the uniqueness of each individual I work with. My life has shaped the therapist I am today. I know what it’s like to feel different, what it means to be an immigrant, to face discrimination, to navigate the world as a minority. These experiences, along with my background in fashion and the arts, have given me a deep appreciation for difference, identity, and the richness of human experience. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the fashion world, a vibrant, fast-paced environment filled with beauty and diversity. I met people across gender, sexual orientation, culture, and class, each profoundly different, yet deeply human. It was inspiring, but also challenging. I often felt pressured, anxious, and unsure of myself. That complexity stays with me. It helps me understand the pressure you might feel to hold it all together, to belong, or to prove yourself. I believe you already hold the answers you're looking for. My role is to walk alongside you, to help you listen to yourself more clearly, understand yourself more fully, and make empowered choices that feel right for you.

Approach

My practice is grounded in my commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. I offer a calm, non-judgemental space where all parts of you are welcome. You can show up exactly as you are, and I will too. Therapy with me is a conversation, not a performance. You won’t be told what to do, but I will offer thoughts, questions, and reflections to explore together. We can talk about anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and relationship struggles. We can explore identity, culture, creativity, confidence, and personal growth. We can look at how the past is shaping the present, and what needs to shift so you can move forward. Therapy with me is an invitation to get curious about who you are and what you need. Watching people come back to themselves, step into their power, and begin to feel lighter, that’s the greatest honour of my work. If this resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Please find below the current rates for my counselling services for individuals: - FREE 15-minute Consultation - Initial 30-minute Consultation: £35 - Regular 50-minute Sessions: £60

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Online Counselling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Adolescents
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Procrastination

    The habitual delay of important tasks despite knowing the consequences, often driven by underlying anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of failure.

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  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Therapeutic Counselor

    A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

National Counseling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

Counsellor

Qualifications

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Lambeth College

Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Children

Place2Be

Memberships

National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

Service Areas

Online from London

In-person & Online

Greater London, England

United Kingdom

Greater London, United Kingdom