Dr Tala Abdallah
About me
I’m Tala Abdallah, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Dietitian based in London and originally from Lebanon.
I work with adults navigating eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety in its many forms (including perfectionism, tolerating uncertainty and change, OCD and social anxiety), low mood and self-confidence. I work with many clients who want to understand themselves better and make meaningful changes that align with their values.
My practice is rooted in warmth, curiosity, and collaboration. I believe therapy should be a safe space where clients feel deeply seen and understood, not just treated for symptoms. My background in psychology and nutrition allows me to take a holistic view of wellbeing – helping clients make sense of their thoughts, emotions, and relationship with food and body in a way that feels compassionate and realistic. My approach is integrative and values-driven, drawing from evidence-based models like Cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic therapy, schema therapy and motivational interviewing, but always adapted to the unique needs and identity of each person.
I don’t believe in rushing into deep work before a foundation of trust and safety is established. I focus on creating a space where clients can make sense of their experiences, better understand their patterns, and start to relate to themselves with more compassion and clarity.
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What I’m like
The relationship we build is at the heart of everything we do in therapy. You can expect a space that allows you to take a breath, pause, and really look inward without judgment. I’m collaborative in my style, which means I won’t just tell you what to do. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll make sense of things together. I’ll ask meaningful questions, gently challenge when it’s needed, and offer reflections that help you see yourself with more clarity and compassion. I hold space gently, but I’m also not afraid of going into the harder, messier places – because I know that’s often where the real shifts happen. I incorporate reflection, curiosity, and at times gentle challenge, depending on what’s needed in the moment. I do believe in being real and when it feels right, I’ll bring my own humanness into the room – whether that’s a quiet laugh we share or a personal reflection that supports the work we’re doing together. You don’t have to be perfect here. And I won’t be either.
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What you can expect from my sessions
Our sessions are a space for you to slow down, feel safe, and talk about what’s really going on – without pressure or judgment. Sometimes we’ll focus on specific goals, and other times we’ll explore whatever feels important that day. There’s no one way to do therapy. Some sessions might feel more structured, and others more open and reflective, both can be helpful in different ways. I’ll guide the process, but we’ll always work together. I’ll ask thoughtful questions, help you understand patterns, and gently support you in making changes that feel meaningful for you – at your own pace. Most of all, you can expect a space where you don’t have to be perfect, where your experiences are taken seriously, and where we’ll figure things out together.
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Your 20-minute free consultation
Starting therapy can feel like a big step and I want you to know that it’s okay to come in unsure, nervous, or not knowing where to start. In this call, I’ll guide us through a gentle conversation to help me get to know you – what’s brought you here, what you’ve been struggling with, and what you might hope to get out of therapy. There’s no pressure to share everything at once, and you don’t need to have all the answers. This is simply a space for us to begin making sense of things together. We’ll also talk about what working together might look like, what’s most important to you right now, and how we can shape therapy around your needs. If you’re not sure what you need yet, that’s okay too. We’ll figure it out together. All in all, this session is here to help us both get a feel for what it’s like to work together and to decide whether this feels like a good fit, and whether we’d like to start working together.