Kingston upon Thames · HCPC Registered Psychologist & Psychotherapist

One-to-One Talking Therapy to Help You Feel More Like Yourself

If anxiety, low mood, stress, or unhelpful thought patterns have been weighing on you, talking to someone qualified can help. Diego Fenu is a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist (also known as a counsellor) with over 10 years' experience - including 6 years in NHS mental health services - offering 1:1 CBT and talking therapy sessions at Physio & More in Kingston. Not sure where to start? Book a free, no-obligation 15-minute call with Diego first.

Free 15-Min Call Available

HCPC Registered (PYL36736)

BABCP Member

10+ Years' Experience

6 Years in NHS Mental Health Services

Free 15-Minute Call with Diego

£0 No obligation

Phone Call · 15 Minutes

A relaxed, no-obligation conversation with Diego about what's going on for you and how he can help - before you commit to anything. Free intro calls are booked flexibly, if the calendar below looks full this week, call or message us and we'll get you in as soon as a new slot opens.

Can't see a time that works? Call 020 8546 6464 and we'll find you a slot - most people are seen within a week.

🔒 Your enquiry is completely confidential.

Sessions run every Tuesday, £90 / 50 minutes at Strand House, Kingston - Diego can help you find the next available date on your free call.

Does This Sound Familiar?

Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, or Stress? You're Not Alone

Everyone has difficult periods - but if any of the following have been going on for a while and are starting to affect your day-to-day life, talking therapy can help you understand what's happening and build practical tools to manage it.

! Constant worry, racing thoughts, or feeling on edge that won't switch off

! Low mood, loss of motivation, or pulling away from things you used to enjoy

! Panic attacks or overwhelming physical anxiety symptoms

! Intrusive thoughts or repetitive behaviours you feel you can't control

! Avoiding social situations, or feeling anxious around other people

! Difficult or stressful experiences that keep resurfacing

What to Expect

Getting Started Is Easier Than You Think

Every journey starts with a free conversation - no forms, no pressure, just a chance to ask questions and see if it feels right.

Free 15-Minute Call

Start with a relaxed phone call with Diego - no forms, no commitment. Talk through what's going on and ask any questions, so you can decide if it feels right before booking a session.

Your First Session

Your first session is about understanding your history, current difficulties, and what you'd like to get out of therapy. Diego will talk you through how sessions work and agree a focus together.

Ongoing Sessions & Tools You Keep

Each session builds on the last, using evidence-based techniques tailored to your situation. You'll leave with practical strategies for managing difficult thoughts and feelings long after sessions end.

How Diego Can Help

Conditions & Difficulties We Support

Diego has over a decade of experience providing CBT and psychotherapy to adults and young people (17+) across a wide range of mental health difficulties and relationship challenges, including:

Anxiety & Panic Disorders

Persistent worry, panic attacks, and the physical symptoms that come with them.

Depression & Low Mood

Low motivation, low energy, and difficulty finding enjoyment in everyday life.

OCD

Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours that take up time and cause distress.

Social Phobia & Social Anxiety

Fear or avoidance of social situations, and the worry that comes before and after them.

Trauma & Stressor-Related Disorders

Support for processing past experiences that continue to affect you day-to-day.

Marriage & Relationship Counselling

Support for couples and individuals navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, conflict, or the breakdown of a marriage or partnership.

Meet Your Therapist

About Diego Fenu

Diego Fenu

Counselling Psychologist · Psychotherapist

Diego is a Counselling Psychologist with more than 10 years' experience in the mental health field, including 6 years working within NHS mental health trusts. He has supported adults and young people (17+) with anxiety, depression, OCD, social phobia, panic disorder, trauma and stressor-related disorders, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, and marriage counselling - in both 1:1 and group settings.

Diego holds an MSc in Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy and has worked across early intervention, community mental health, and inpatient services, including roles within Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. He has been in private practice since 2012.

HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (PYL36736) BABCP Member MSc Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy Enhanced DBS Checked

Common Questions

Your Questions Answered

If you're considering talking therapy for the first time, it's normal to have questions. Here are some of the things people often ask before booking.

It's a relaxed phone conversation with Diego - no forms, no commitment. You can talk through what's going on, ask any questions about how sessions work, and get a feel for whether it's the right fit. If you'd like to go ahead afterwards, Diego will help you book your first session.

Sessions are an evidence-based talking therapy that looks at the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It's practical and collaborative - you'll work with Diego to understand patterns that may be contributing to how you feel, and build strategies to manage them.

No referral is needed to book a self-funded session - you can get in touch directly. If you're hoping to claim through health insurance, it's worth checking with your provider beforehand, as some policies require a referral for reimbursement.

Yes. Sessions are confidential and conducted in line with HCPC and BABCP professional and ethical guidelines. The only exception is in rare situations where there is a serious risk of harm to you or someone else, which Diego would discuss with you.

This varies from person to person and depends on what you're working on. After your initial session, Diego will discuss an appropriate plan with you - there's no obligation to commit to a fixed number of sessions in advance.

Diego works with young people (17+) and adults experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, social phobia, panic disorder, trauma and stressor-related disorders, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, and marriage counselling. If you're not sure whether talking therapy is right for your situation, get in touch and we can advise.

Sessions take place in person in a private treatment room at Physio & More, Strand House, 169 Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5DA, on Tuesdays between 2pm and 8pm.

We ask for at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or rearrange your appointment. Get in touch by phone or email and we'll find a new time that works.