Therapy by Charisse
Charisse Peters
Psychotherapist, Relationship and Sex Therapist, Certified ADHD Coach.
An honest, grounded space for the parts of life that are hard to hold alone.
Charisse Peters is the Founder and Director of Therapy By Charisse, a Psychotherapist, Relationship and Sex Therapist, and Certified ADHD Coach offering online therapy across the UK and internationally, alongside in person sessions in London.
I am a BACP registered Integrative therapist with over 15 years of experience working with a broad spectrum of clients. Integrative therapy draws from many approaches, allowing therapy to be tailored to you as an individual.
I offer specialist therapy for adults with ADHD, relationship and dating difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, burnout, trauma, and psychosexual concerns.
I also regularly support neurodiverse adults seeking ADHD affirming therapy in the UK, as well as clients who have previously tried therapy or ADHD coaching elsewhere and are now looking for more specialised and focused support.
Specialism and areas of interest
- Trauma and life experiences impacting present life
- Feeling stuck or unfulfilled
- Sexual difficulties and intimacy concerns
- Communication difficulties and conflict resolution
- Building confidence in sex and relationships
- Low self-esteem, confidence and rejection sensitivity
- Anxiety and overwhelm
- Cultural identity and belonging
- Late diagnosis and ADHD-related issues
- Sex and relationship intimacy
- Identity and sexuality, including LGBTQ+ experience
Training and professional background
I hold a Diploma in Counselling and Psychosexual Therapy, a BA in Integrative and
Humanistic Counselling, a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and over 10 years of
additional training in working with survivors of sexual violence.
I have previously worked within:
- The NHS as a Primary Care Counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist
- Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
- Psychosexual agency
- Bereavement and loss charity
- Postgraduate Diploma in Relationship and Psychosexual Therapy
- Over 15 years of experience working with survivors of sexual violence
I work with heterosexual and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, offering a safe and inclusive therapeutic space.
Who I Work With
You don’t need to have it all figured out before reaching out. I work with capable, self-aware adults and couples who are often high functioning professionally while feeling emotionally overwhelmed behind the scenes.
- High-Functioning Adults
- Couples
- Neurodivergent Adults
- People Pleasers
- Trauma Survivors
- Burnout and Overwhelm
Common reasons clients seek therapy with me
- Emotional overwhelm and difficulty with emotional regulation
- Burnout in high-functioning professionals
- Repeating relationship and dating patterns
- ADHD-related overthinking, shame and exhaustion
- Feeling disconnected from yourself
- Intimacy, desire and psychosexual concerns
- Wanting clarity and meaningful direction for the next few weeks or so
My Approach
Therapy can feel hard to imagine when you’ve never done it. The work doesn’t ask you
to fall apart or have it all figured out it asks you to bring what’s there and let us look
at it together.
I work in a way that is honest, focused and human. I won’t sit in silence waiting for you
to fill it. I will gently challenge what’s getting in the way, and
I will tell you what I’m noticing.
My aim is to create a space where you feel met, supported and able
to do real work together.
Your First Session
The first session is about getting to know each other. There’s no pressure to share everything straight away. I’ll ask some questions, you’ll ask yours, and we’ll see if it feels right.
“People often apologise in that first session. They think they’re going around in circles or not making sense. But I’m not just listening to the words. I’m noticing what keeps coming back, what lights up, what gets avoided. That’s where the real work starts.”
Charisse
Many people feel nervous before their first session. That’s completely normal. My role is to make the space feel safe enough for you to be open, even when it’s hard.
HOW IT WORKS
CONSULTATION
A free 15-minute call to see if we're a good fit. No commitment, just a conversation.
FIRST SESSION
We get to know each other. I'll learn about what brought you here, and you'll get a feel for how I work.
BUILD THE WORK TOGETHER
We'll develop a rhythm that works for you: weekly, fortnightly, whatever you need.
KNOWING WHEN YOU'RE DONE
Therapy doesn't have to be forever. We'll know when you're ready, and we'll end well.
Explore Ways of Working Together
If you are interested in focused clarity around one specific issue, you may find Single Session Therapy helpful.
If your main challenges relate to emotional regulation, overwhelm or neurodiversity, explore ADHD Therapy and Coaching.
If you are experiencing relationship difficulties, communication issues or repeating conflict cycles, visit Couples Therapy and Couples Single Session Therapy.
Frequently asked questions
How long does therapy last?
It depends entirely on what you bring. Some people work with me for a few months on something specific; others stay in longer-term work. We review regularly so it stays useful.
How much does a session cost?
Individual therapy and ADHD coaching is £80 per session. Couples therapy is £120 weekdays / £130 weekends. Single Session Therapy is £200 (individual) or £250 (couples).
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes online work is available across the UK, Europe and internationally via a secure video platform.
What approach do you use?
Integrative drawing primarily on psychodynamic, psychosexual and ADHD-informed approaches, with elements of CBT and IFS where useful.
Will I feel better straight away?
Some weeks yes, some weeks the work feels harder before it feels easier. That’s normal and we talk about it openly.
You deserve a space where you can breathe.
If something here resonated, let’s have a conversation. The consultation is free, relaxed, and completely without obligation.