Diego Lopez Raya

Professional Profile

I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT), accredited by BABCP and IPTUK, with additional training as an IPT Supervisor at the Anna Freud Centre.

Over the past fifteen years, I have had the privilege of supporting people through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties while working in NHS hospitals and mental health services across London, including Homerton University Hospital NHS Trust and North East London NHS Foundation Trust.

I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma and post-traumatic stress (PTSD), social anxiety, body dysmorphia, generalised anxiety, phobias, grief, panic disorder and relationship or interpersonal difficulties, including conflict with others, difficulties starting or maintaining relationships, and problems with assertiveness.

I am passionate about creating a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and accepted. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ clients and with people who have experienced stigma, discrimination, or oppression, and I strive to offer therapy that is affirming, inclusive, and culturally sensitive.

My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapy, but I believe that the relationship we build together is just as important. My aim is to provide a safe, warm, and non-judgemental space where we can explore what is causing you pain, make sense of your experiences, and help you move towards the life you want to live. Starting therapy can feel daunting, and it is completely normal to feel anxious or uncertain. You do not have to face that process alone—I will work alongside you with empathy, openness, and compassion.

I offer therapy in both English and Spanish, and I currently provide online sessions only.