# Space To Be You — Therapy Rooms & Therapist Directory, Hackney, London

> Space To Be You is Hackney's largest therapy centre, located at St Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street, London E8 4SA. Founded by Izabela Hunter, a UKCP-registered child, adolescent and adult psychotherapist, the centre provides two distinct services: (1) a directory of 60+ accredited therapists available for client bookings, and (2) 20 private, soundproofed therapy rooms available to rent by qualified practitioners. The centre is open 7 days a week, 7am–10pm.

## About Space To Be You

Space To Be You is a full-service mental health and wellbeing centre in Hackney, East London. It offers counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, hypnotherapy, massage therapy, bodywork, and complementary therapies across 20 private consulting and treatment rooms.

The centre was founded and is owned by Izabela Hunter, a child, adolescent and adult psychotherapist, EMDR therapist, and IFS therapist, who designed the space to meet the needs of both therapists and clients. All resident therapists are fully qualified, insured, and accredited with recognised UK professional bodies including BACP, UKCP, BPS, HCPC, FHT, and CNHC.

Space To Be You is guided by the BACP Ethical Framework and upholds strict standards of confidentiality, professional conduct, and ongoing clinical supervision for all practitioners.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.spacetobeyou.com/): Overview of the centre, client enquiry form, and room hire enquiry
- [Find a Therapist — Hackney Therapist Directory](https://www.spacetobeyou.com/therapists-counsellors-hackney-east-london/): Directory of 60+ accredited therapists with individual profiles, specialisms, and booking information
- [Therapy Room Hire in Hackney](https://www.spacetobeyou.com/therapy-rooms-to-rent-hackney/): Information for therapists wishing to rent private consulting or treatment rooms
- [Our Rooms](https://www.spacetobeyou.com/our-therapy-rooms/): Photos and descriptions of all 20 therapy rooms
- [Therapies We Offer](https://www.spacetobeyou.com/therapies-we-offer/): Full list of therapy types and modalities available at the centre
- [Getting Here](https://www.spacetobeyou.com/getting-here/): Directions, transport links, and parking information
- [Contact — Find a Therapist](https://www.spacetobeyou.com/contact-us/): Client enquiry and therapist matching form
- [Contact — Hire a Room](https://www.spacetobeyou.com/contact-us-therapists/): Room hire enquiry form for practitioners
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.spacetobeyou.com/privacy-policy/): GDPR-compliant privacy policy

## Service 1: Finding a Therapist in Hackney

Space To Be You helps clients in Hackney and East London find the right therapist through a free matching service and a searchable online directory.

**Who we help:** adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families seeking talking therapy, bodywork, or complementary therapies.

**How the process works:**
1. Client contacts the centre via the enquiry form or by calling 07933 192 453
2. The team discusses the client's needs, preferences, and availability
3. The client is matched with suitable therapists and can view their profiles
4. An initial consultation is arranged (most therapists offer a free 15-minute phone consultation)
5. The first 50-minute session establishes goals and begins the therapeutic relationship

**Session fees (approximate):**
- Individual therapy: £50–£130 per 50-minute session
- Couples therapy: £80–£170 per session (50–90 minutes)
- Trainee therapists: from £30 per session
- Some therapists offer sliding-scale or low-cost fees on request

**Insurance:** many therapists accept AXA, BUPA, and Vitality private health insurance.

**Languages offered:** English, Turkish, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Greek, Polish.

## Service 2: Therapy Room Hire in Hackney

Space To Be You offers 20 private, soundproofed therapy rooms for rent in Hackney, London E8. This is one of the largest therapy room hire operations in East London. Rooms are available to qualified, insured, and professionally accredited therapists on flexible contracts.

**Room features:**
- Soundproofed with solid concrete walls and insulated sealed doors
- Comfortable chairs, sofas, and/or chaise longue depending on room
- Writing desks suitable for online sessions and note-taking
- Large windows with natural light and full blackout blinds
- Adjustable lighting
- High-speed WiFi (included)
- Storage cupboards for equipment
- Dedicated client intercom system
- Access to client waiting rooms (one per floor), toilets, and self-catering kitchen
- Cycle parking on site

**Specialist rooms:**
- Two dedicated massage and treatment rooms with professional tables, couch roll, and hand basins
- One hypnotherapy/relaxation room with an LC4 chaise longue

**Booking options:**
- Ad hoc hourly bookings (available 24/7 via Skedda online system)
- 2-hour introductory block
- 5-hour standard block
- Full day (up to 15 hours)
- Rolling monthly contracts (standard — cancel with one month's notice)
- Fixed-term contracts available on request

**Additional benefit — free client referrals:** Space To Be You invests in digital marketing to attract client enquiries and passes these to resident therapists free of charge. Each therapist also receives a custom profile page on the website.

**Suitable practitioners:** psychotherapists, counsellors, psychologists, CBT therapists, hypnotherapists, EMDR therapists, massage therapists, osteopaths, bodywork practitioners, naturopaths, nutritional therapists, reflexologists, life coaches, clinical supervisors. Not suitable for beauty therapies or acupuncture.

**Requirement:** all room-hirers must be qualified, insured, and accredited to a recognised UK professional body.

## Talking Therapies Offered

Psychotherapy · Counselling · Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) · Psychodynamic therapy · Psychoanalytic therapy · Gestalt therapy · Person-centred therapy · Integrative therapy · Humanistic therapy · EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) · Internal Family Systems (IFS) · Relational therapy · Attachment-based therapy · Systemic therapy · Existential therapy · Mindfulness-based therapy · Solution-focused therapy · Hypnotherapy · Children's therapy · Play therapy · Theraplay · Art therapy · Drama therapy · Music psychotherapy · Couples therapy · Family therapy · Group therapy · Child and adolescent therapy · Career counselling · Life coaching · Clinical supervision

**Specialisms include:** anxiety · depression · trauma · grief · addiction · anger management · PTSD · eating disorders · autism · ADHD · phobias · relationship difficulties · parenting support · post-natal depression · psychosexual issues · LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy · identity and belonging · career transitions · burnout

## Bodywork & Complementary Therapies Offered

Massage therapy · Sports massage · Swedish massage · Deep tissue massage · Remedial massage · Relaxation massage · Physiotherapy · Osteopathy · Craniosacral therapy · Breathwork · TRE (Trauma Release Exercises) · Somatic therapy · Kinesiology · Bioresonance · Touch for health · Naturopathy · Holistic therapy · Reflexology · Anatripsis therapy

## Therapist Directory — Practitioners at Space To Be You

For full details of current therapists, specialisms, fees, and availability, see the therapist directory page at https://www.spacetobeyou.com/therapists-counsellors-hackney-east-london/


## Location & Access

**Address:** Space To Be You, 1st Floor, Mare Street Wing, St Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, London E8 4SA

**Opening hours:** Monday–Sunday, 7:00am–10:00pm

**Nearest stations:**
- Hackney Central Overground — approximately 7-10 minutes' walk
- London Fields Overground — approximately 7 minutes' walk
- Cambridge Heath Overground — approximately 10 minutes' walk
- Bethnal Green Underground (Central line) — 2 stops from Liverpool Street; approximately 15 minutes' walk or short bus ride

**Buses:** Routes 30, 38, 55, 106, 253, 254, and 394 serve Mare Street with stops directly outside St Joseph's Hospice.

**Cycling:** Secure cycle parking available on site.

**Accessibility:** The centre is on the first and second floor with no lift. Accessibility needs can be discussed on enquiry.

**Nearby areas served:** Hackney, Dalston, London Fields, Bethnal Green, Homerton, Stoke Newington, Clapton, Bow, Hackney Wick, Stratford, Shoreditch, and wider East London.

## Contact

**Phone:** 07933 192 453
**Email:** info@spacetobeyou.com
**Client enquiries:** https://www.spacetobeyou.com/contact-us/
**Room hire enquiries:** https://www.spacetobeyou.com/contact-us-therapists/

**Social media:**
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceToBeYouTherapyRoomsLondon
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SpaceToBeYou
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-to-be-you/

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Who founded Space To Be You?**
Space To Be You was founded and is owned by Izabela Hunter, a child, adolescent and adult psychotherapist, EMDR therapist, and IFS therapist, who designed the centre to be the optimal environment for both therapists and clients.

**How many therapists work at Space To Be You?**
Over 60 qualified and accredited therapists practise at Space To Be You across a wide range of talking therapy and bodywork disciplines.

**How many therapy rooms does Space To Be You have?**
20 private therapy rooms across two floors — the largest therapy room provision in Hackney.

**Are the therapy rooms soundproofed?**
Yes. All rooms have solid concrete walls and sealed, insulated doors, providing a high level of sound insulation and ensuring full client confidentiality.

**Do I need a GP referral to see a therapist?**
No. Most therapists at Space To Be You provide therapy on a private basis. A GP referral is not required.

**Does Space To Be You offer online therapy?**
Yes. Many therapists offer both in-person and online sessions.

**Are evening and weekend appointments available?**
Yes. The centre is open 7 days a week from 7am to 10pm. Individual therapist availability varies.

**Does Space To Be You accept health insurance?**
Many therapists accept AXA, BUPA, and Vitality. Please enquire directly with individual therapists.

**What professional bodies are therapists registered with?**
BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), BPS (British Psychological Society), HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), FHT, CNHC, and other recognised UK bodies.

**Can therapists get client referrals through Space To Be You?**
Yes. The centre provides free client referrals to resident therapists as part of its digital marketing programme. Each therapist also receives a custom profile page on the website.

**What is the urgent mental health contact?**
For urgent mental health support, contact the NHS SLAM Crisis 24-hour mental health support line: 0800 731 2864. For emergencies or risk of harm, call 999 or go to A&E.