ARC is a Psychotherapy and Counselling Service based in Central London. Arc provides counselling and integrative psychotherapy to Adults, Parents and Adolescents.

Arc is very close to Kings Cross, St Pancras BR & Islington Tube stations, it is therefore very accessible. We Are Here


I set up Arc to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where clients can explore issues concerning them.

I operate from an understanding that we all have a right to be treated equally regardless of which race, sexuality, class and culture we are from.

I believe that Therapy should be affordable to a wide range of people. Therefore fees are charged on a sliding scale according to household income
from £15 to £60 per session.
The first session is free.
~ Kris Black, Director.


Currently I have spaces available to see clients at my main venue in the Kings Cross area of London in Islington N1.

I work at the weekend as well as during the week ~ please enquire about times I am available.

Other venues and times may soon be available soon on request. I am currently seeking a wheelchair user accessible venue also as the Kings Cross venue has limited access.

The nearest train / tube stations are
  • Kings Cross
  • St Pancras
  • Angel Islington

    Click here to book an appointment via e-mail now
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    What Do Adults come to see a Therapist for?

    There are many reasons why life can feel a bit 'too much' to cope with on your own. Working with a therapist can help with many issues that make us feel overwhelmed including:

  • Stress - either the stress of changes in our lives or circumstances that are beyond our control. Having a space to talk things over and get some clarity about options is one way that people use therapy.
  • Relationships are not always easy to negotiate - whether they are relationships with colleagues, loved ones, family or friends. Therapy can help when relationships are not working for us anymore, or if we want to explore how the relationships from our past are affecting us as adults in the relationships we are having in the here and now.
  • Anxiety, panic attacks and depression are sometimes symptoms of deep unhappiness from known or unknown causes. Working through these issues in a safe and understanding space can be empowering and help you understand yourself and why you feel the way you do.
  • Bereavement, loss and seperation are all significant life changes which have brought people to therapy because they need a space to explore thoughts and feelings in a confidential and understanding setting.

    Therapy and counselling should create a space place where you will not feel judged and where you can feel free to confront as well as explore your responses to crisis, change and uncertainty at your own pace.


    Therapy can also provide a safe space for you to explore specific issues such as
  • Redundancy and employment issues
  • bullying and discrimination at work
  • trauma associated with sexual and domestic violence
  • issues surrounding identity or sexuality or sexual preference
  • life changes such as becoming a parent, or your children leaving home
  • dealing with physical illness

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    Contracting

    If you are interested in finding out more you are welcome to book an initial consultation session which is free. Thereafter, work can be contracted for on an open-ended basis or for a specific time period.
    A Contract for Working is agreed between us which covers frequency of sessions and how much you will be charged etc. This so that we are clear about what has been agreed from the outset.

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    Where is Arc?

    Arc is based in Central London (WC1 & N1) in Collier Street N1.

    Collier Street is just off Pentonville Road N1 and is 10 minutes walk from Kings Cross and St Pancras stations in WC1. Depending which way you are travelling from it is a short bus ride from Euston station WC1 or Islington Angel N1.

    Click on the Link called How To Find Us (on the left of this Home Page) for a map and more travel details.
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    Working With Adolescents

    I work with young people as well as adults. I have worked for many years in education with young people, as well as with adolescents in private practice. Parents and young people are welcome to enquire about therapy and counselling.
    ©2012 Kris Black :: powered by WebHealer :: Last Updated 19/2/2012