​Hello, I am Richard Hughes, an experienced integrative psychotherapist (Level 7, UK Council for Psychotherapy accredited).
 
I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in Central Walthamstow, E17 - 20 minutes on the Victoria line from Oxford Circus, or on the Overground from Liverpool Street Station.
 
Fee: £75 per 50 minute session. 
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If you would like to speak further, please call me on 07970 245 899 or you can email me at richard@richardhughestherapy.com

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