Dr Ajay Khandelwal
Psychotherapist
London, SE23 3DY
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10 years of experience
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10 years of experience
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About
Dr Ajay Khandelwal is an experienced Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Sociologist with over 25 years of experience. His expertise lies in supporting adults facing mental health challenges, specialising in high achieving professionals across diverse backgrounds including artistic, financial, commercial, and public sectors.
His extensive academic journey includes a PhD focusing on intergenerational family dynamics, exploring how familial influences shape individual life paths. As the Clinical Director of a pioneering psychotherapy service in London, Dr Khandelwal leads a team dedicated to understanding the complexities of mental health within the broader social and familial context.
With a background in psychoanalysis from the Guild of Psychotherapists and training as a sociologist from the University of Essex, Dr Khandelwal integrates both individual-focused and systemic approaches in his practice. He encourages initial consultations to explore the potential for collaboration, offering both short-term interventions and open-ended psychotherapy to address a variety of concerns.
Dr Khandelwal's expertise includes addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, depression, career challenges, cultural identity, family dynamics, fertility issues, loss, relationship difficulties, psychosis, and sexuality issues.
In his work with couples and family groups, Dr Khandelwal utilises his understanding of intergenerational family dynamics. By uncovering unconscious "family scripts" embedded in relationships, he assists couples in recognising and reshaping these patterns, enabling them to achieve deeper insights and enhance the quality of their relationship. He guides individuals and families in rewriting their narratives, fostering new, healthier 'scripts' for living and relating.
Areas of expertise
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- Relationship Issues (31%)
- Personal Development (16%)
- Anxiety (9%)
- Depression (9%)
- Family and Couples Therapy (9%)
- Others (25%)
All conditions and treatments
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low Self-Esteem
- Anxiety Disorder
- Identity Problems
- Obsessional Behaviour
- Abuse
- Adjustment Disorder
- Bereavement
- Personal Development
- Family and Couples Therapy
- Addiction
- Video Consultation
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Trauma
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Confidence Building
- Group Therapy
Registered with
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
No. 2011168113
Qualifications
BA (Oxon) - Oxford University, UK
PhD - University of Essex, UK
Professional Memberships
UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) Reg
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £156
- Follow-up appointment: £156
Location
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27 Wood Vale, London, United Kingdom, SE23 3DY
27 Wood Vale, London, United Kingdom, SE23 3DY
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42 Borough High Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 1XW
42 Borough High Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 1XW
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
34 reviews
4
Ajay is very gentle and kind - sometimes almost too much for me. I wasn’t sure initially that much progress was being made but I can now see (after maybe 6 months) that we have moved considerably.
5
Dr Ajay is very thoughtful and supportive, bright, inquisitive and empathetic
4.25
My Experience with Dr Ajay was quite interesting. I only had one session so far and it is quite hard to express a specific opinion. However, I did find it very calm and engaging so I look forward to the next sessions.
5
I felt completely comfortable and understood with Dr Ajay. He is very knowledgeable and experienced and was able to grasp my situation very well.
5
A calm and kind listener, who is thoughtful, intellectually engaged, and able to offer challenge and space for reflection. He has created oxygen and support that has given time and opportunity for insight between me and my partner, for which I am immensely grateful.
5
Very compassionate, attentive and skilled therapist for our couples therapy
5
Ajay is evidently very experienced, and I felt very safe to express myself in the room from the first session. A gentle and considered manner
3.5
Overall the experience has been good and I have felt better as a result of working with Ajay. This is all pretty new to me and I'm trying to trust in the process but sometimes need guidance on what I'm supposed to talk about. I've enjoyed exploring my subconscious, which is a new experience for me and I'm looking forward to learning more about myself and hopefully tackling some bigger/long standing issues.
5
Clear explanation of expectations, aims and yet flexible approach. Feel confident in his approach. Recommend him for any family members who want to understand how to better communicate/ address difficult emotions.
4.25
Good listening I like the space Gentle
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Dr Ajay Khandelwal
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What Succession Tells Us About Families
The final episode of the HBO series Succession showed the sibling rivalry and search for acknowledgment amongst Logan Roy's children at its most intense. Psychoanalytic psychotherapist Ajay Khandelwal explores the family structure
20 November 2023
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Hostiles: A Realistic Portrait of Long-Term Relationships?
Psychoanalyst Ajay Khandelwal considers what new movie Hostiles might be able to teach us about long-term relationships
20 November 2023
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On Surviving a Family Christmas, and Cooking Golden Potatoes
Just when you need them most --- Christmas -- therapists take a break. So psychoanalyst Ajay Khandelwal has tips for how to survive a full-scale family Christmas gathering
20 November 2023
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What are Dr Ajay Khandelwal's reviews like?
Dr Ajay Khandelwal's overall patient rating is 4.69 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 34 reviews
What languages does Dr Ajay Khandelwal speak?
Dr Ajay Khandelwal speaks English
Where is Dr Ajay Khandelwal located?
Dr Ajay Khandelwal primarily practices at Dulwich Office, located at 27 Wood Vale, London, United Kingdom, SE23 3DY
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What are Dr Ajay Khandelwal working hours?
Dr Ajay Khandelwal is working Monday (07:00 - 20:00), Tuesday (07:00 - 11:00), Wednesday (11:00 - 15:00), Thursday (16:00 - 21:00), Friday (14:00 - 17:00)
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