ABOUT ISABELLA

Isabella Hugh  I  Integrative Psychotherapist  I  MA,MBACP, PGDip,PGCert 

Founder, Integrative Psychotherapist, Somatic and EMDR Therapist in London

The weight of life's complexities, especially when layered with past traumas or the disorientation of navigating a new world, can feel incredibly isolating.

If you're grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or the unique challenges of adapting to a new country, know that you're not alone. I've walked paths of my own, and understand how deeply our past and present circumstances shape our inner landscape.

As a MBACP therapist based in London, I offer a holistic and trauma-informed therapy, integrating somatic and psychodynamic approaches, to help you reconnect with yourself. My own experiences living across continents have given me a deep appreciation for how external shifts, like cultural adjustments, can profoundly impact our emotional well-being. I work with adults up to the age of 50, including young professionals, and those across Europe and Scandinavia, both online and in person. I have also worked extensively with young people, and with individuals and couples navigating the complexities of loss and difficulty on their path to parenthood.From late 2025, I will also be offering EMDR for trauma processing.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of healing. It's about finding someone who creates a safe and supportive space to explore your challenges with empathy and understanding. My work is relational, combining evidence-based techniques with mind-body practices, creating a collaborative space for you to explore, heal, and cultivate a more authentic life. This includes bringing into the room those often-avoided emotions such as anger, hurt, jealousy, resentment, longing – allowing us to explore them with curiosity and compassion, rather than judgment.

Ultimately, I want to help you build a stronger connection with yourself, heal from past wounds, and discover a sense of belonging, wherever you are in the world. If you're looking for a therapist who understands the complexities of modern life and the importance of finding your own path, let's connect and see if we're the right fit.

  • As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities and methods, including the following:

    • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT),

    • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

    • Attachment-Based Therapy

    •  Gestalt Therapy

    •  Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    •  Somatic Experiencing

    • EMDR Therapy

      Areas I work with, but not limited to:

    • Burnout

    • Anxiety & Depression

    • Relationships

    • Greif and bereavement

    • Anger,jealousy,resentment and frustration

    • Life transitions, change and integration

    • Traumatic events and childhood trauma

    • Sexual violence and abuse

    • Navigating realtionships with partners, family and friends

    • Neurodiversity - ADHD & ASD

    • Challenges to your fertility,pregnancy and parenthood journey

    • EMDR (From end 2025 onwards)

    • Master’s Degree in Psychotherapy & Counselling

    • PGDip & PGCert in Psychotherapy & Counselling

    • Foundational Training at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust