Space To Be You
Discover Space to Be You, a welcoming therapy practice in Hackney, East London, offering counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and children.
Perfect For
Finding someone to talk to when life feels difficult, overwhelming or simply not quite right. Space to Be You offers therapy and counselling for individuals, couples, families, and children, whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, uncertainty, family dynamics or a period of change.
Why You’ll Love It
Space to Be You is a welcoming modern therapy practice based in Hackney E8, East London. Rather than offering one particular kind of therapy, its team works across a range of approaches, including CBT, psychotherapy, person-centred and psychodynamic therapy, as well as more specialist support.
That choice matters when you’re not entirely sure what you need. You might arrive knowing exactly what you want help with, or simply with the feeling that something isn’t working anymore. The aim is to help you find the therapist and approach that feels right for you.
What Makes It Special
Space to Be You is London’s largest private therapy practice, with 20 thoughtfully designed therapy rooms across two floors in Hackney, creating a dedicated space in the city for people to talk, reflect and be supported.
There’s flexibility too. Alongside face-to-face sessions, the practice offers online psychotherapy and counselling, making it easier to find support that fits around your life, wherever you are.
The If Lost Take
Sometimes the hardest part of therapy is knowing where to begin. Do I really need help? Is what I’m going through “enough”? What kind of therapist do I need? And what if I don’t yet have the words for what’s going on?
We like Space to Be You because you don’t need to arrive with those answers. You can begin exactly where you are: anxious, disconnected, uncertain, overwhelmed, struggling in a relationship or simply aware that you don’t feel quite like yourself. With a large and varied team of therapists and different approaches available, there’s space to find the kind of support that works for you rather than trying to make yourself fit a particular model.
And perhaps the name says something important too. Therapy doesn’t always have to be about becoming a different or “better” version of yourself. Sometimes it can simply be a space where you don’t have to perform, cope, look after everyone else or pretend that everything is fine. A space to be you feels like a pretty good place to start.
Founder’s Story | Creating More Space for Therapy
Space to Be You grew from a belief that finding good therapy should feel more accessible, human and personal. Its Hackney home brings together a diverse community of therapists under one roof, with different areas of expertise, therapeutic approaches and ways of working.
That breadth means the practice can support people through many different stages and experiences of life, while still recognising that therapy is deeply individual. The right support isn’t necessarily the same for everyone; what matters is finding the person and approach that feel right for you.
Founder’s Go-To Wellbeing Advice
"You do not have to be perfect to be worthy of peace, rest, and kindness. Just being here is enough."
1st Floor, Mare Street Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice, Mare Street, London, E8 4SA, United Kingdom
Email: contact@spacetobeyou.com
Self Space
Self Space is redefining mental health support—no waiting lists, no clinical feel, just real, flexible therapy that fits into everyday. Discover where to go when you need support, inspiration, and a place that can truly help you navigate life’s challenges.
Perfect For
Anyone navigating life’s challenges—whether it’s stress, burnout, relationships, self-doubt, or just the need to talk things through with someone who truly listens.
Why You’ll Love It
Self Space is rewriting the rulebook on mental and emotional wellbeing. Think of it as a therapy studio for modern life—warm, welcoming, and refreshingly free from the clinical, impersonal feel of traditional therapy settings. Whether you need a one-off session or ongoing support, they make getting help as easy as grabbing a coffee (and honestly, just as essential).
What Makes It Special
No waiting lists – Book a session when you actually need it, not months down the line.
Flexible therapy – From in-person appointments from across its sites in London to online sessions from anywhere.
A modern, stigma-free approach – No judgment, just real conversations with expert therapists who get it.
The Story Behind It
Self Space was co-founded in 2018 by therapists Jodie Cariss and Chance Marshall. Frustrated by long wait times and clinical settings, they envisioned a more accessible and contemporary approach to mental health support. Starting from a small workshop in Shoreditch, they now plan to expand Self Space across the UK, offering a radically different way of accessing mental health support.
The If Lost Take
We love Self Space because it makes mental wellbeing as normal as physical wellbeing—like seeing a PT, but for your mind. It’s approachable, practical, and built for the way life actually works. If traditional therapy has ever felt intimidating, this is the alternative you’ve been looking for.
Something Else We Love
Self Space isn’t just about talking—it’s about making mental wellbeing part of everyday life. Their brilliantly designed merch does just that, from their book How to Grow Through What You Go Through (a straight-talking guide to navigating life’s ups and downs) to candles and tote bags stamped with reminders like “I’m a mess”—which, let’s be honest, we all feel at some point.
They also have one of the best mental health Instagram accounts out there. Expect refreshingly real, no-BS advice on everything from setting boundaries to handling burnout—plus the occasional reminder that you don’t have to “fix” yourself to be worthy.
Practical Details to Know
Self Space has Multiple locations + online
A Better Way to Well: 5 Lessons for Everyday Well-Being
Discover five powerful lessons about well-being, from embracing your uniqueness to redefining progress. Learn how to create a personalised path to better mental health.
Well-being can feel like an elusive goal, especially when we’re bombarded with conflicting advice and expectations. Over the years, as a co-founder of If Lost, Start Here—a well-being company focused on helping people find their way—I’ve learned some surprising truths about what it really means to feel better in our everyday lives.
Here are five lessons that might help you rethink your own well-being journey.
1. Sometimes, it’s not us—it’s the situation.
How often do we blame ourselves when we don’t seem to “fit”? We’re told to adapt, to be more resilient, to “tough it out.” But what if the problem isn’t you at all—it’s the environment you’re in?
For over a decade, I worked in the art world, constantly questioning myself. Was I too quiet? Too sensitive? Too “wrong”? But when I transitioned into spaces focused on empathy, listening, and one-to-one connection—like coaching calls or well-being conversations—I thrived.
The truth is, not every situation is meant to work for every person. Trying to mould yourself to fit an environment that doesn’t align with your values or strengths only serves to stifle you. Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is to move toward a space that lets you show up fully as yourself.
2. Mental wellness looks different for everyone.
Traditional mental wellness can feel like a one-size-fits-all solution—usually oriented towards therapy or medication. But now, we’re embracing a more nuanced approach: recognising that everyone’s well-being path is unique.
That’s why we created If Lost, Start Here as a choose-your-own-adventure well-being company. For me, mental wellness starts with awe, wonder, creativity, and connection. For my co-founder, it’s time in nature, movement, and stepping away from technology. What works for me might not work for her, and that’s okay. The key is finding what resonates with you—and knowing there are many ways to care for your mental and emotional well-being.
3. The therapeutic is everywhere.
When I realised the art world wasn’t for me, I started to retrain in psychotherapy and coaching. But over time, I’ve discovered that the therapeutic is everywhere: in the spaces we create, the communities we nurture, and the moments of connection we share
From a thoughtful prompt to a quiet moment in nature, the world is full of opportunities to support better well-being. It’s not just about what happens in a conversation one-on-one but extends to and comes from how we choose to engage with what’s around us outside that relationship too.
4. Progress doesn’t always look like progress.
Our culture tends to value action—forward momentum, measurable results, and quick fixes. But well-being doesn’t always work that way. In fact, some of the most profound progress comes when we pause.
Sometimes, progress means sitting with discomfort, taking a step back, or simply resting when everything around us screams, “Do More” Allowing yourself to stop striving is a radical act of self-care in a world that glorifies busyness.
5. It’s okay not to have it all figured out.
When we started If Lost, Start Here, I thought I needed all the answers. How could I guide others if I was still navigating my own questions? But I quickly learned that well-being isn’t about having a perfect plan—it’s about curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to embrace the unknown.
We’re all navigating life’s uncertainties. The most important thing is to show up, stay open, and trust the process. Sometimes, it’s in the spaces between certainty and doubt that we find the answers we’re looking for.
Find Your Better Way to Well
The path to well-being isn’t linear—it’s personal, evolving, and sometimes messy. What matters is finding what works for you.
If you’re looking for a way to start, we’ve created A Better Way to Well, a free five-part email series designed to help you cut through the noise and connect with what truly matters. You’ll receive practical, research-backed prompts to help you reflect, reset, and create your own personalised approach to well-being.
Sign up here and take the first small step toward feeling better in your everyday life.