Dr Chris Murphy
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About me
My role is to aid you to be yourself more fully. We all experience blocks that impede this realisation - the most troublesome ones may even lie outside of awareness. This is where I can help.
I believe that the genuinely supportive presence of another is invaluable; particularly one who is removed from our everyday life, and can thus listen with a completely attentive and open attitude without bias or judgement. It feels particularly good to be received in this way; our guard can finally drop and in so doing we learn new things about ourselves. I believe there's no deeper or more meaningful way to self-understanding and change than this. We change to the degree to which we can, unflinchingly, look at ourselves in this way. As your therapist, my aim is to facilitate this process by helping to provide such a space.
I work with women and men on a one-to-one basis. I also offer couples counselling. During our first session together we'll talk about the areas in your life that you would like to focus on. If you are feeling comfortable to proceed, subsequent sessions normally occur on a weekly basis at a regular, mutually agreed time. I can work with you either on a short-term or longer-term basis. Therapeutic sessions are confidential.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Three years' training at the renowned Gestalt Centre London where I obtained a certificate in humanistic counselling and a BACP-accredited diploma
- In psychotherapy and counselling, I have experience of working both in a large organisational setting and in private practice
- I am a fully accredited member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, MBACP (Accred), no. 201201, and I abide by their ethical framework
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked
- My background is in research - biomedicine - in which I hold a doctorate
- Experience of treating sleep related disorders, including insomnia
- Twenty years’ experience of working in academic and research leadership roles in world-renowned universities (Imperial College and Oxford University)
- Extensive experience of mentoring and coaching at a senior level
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Insomnia and other sleep related disorders
- Phobias
- Chronic disease
- Family issues
- Personal development
- Managing relationships in the workplace
- Performance-related issues at work
Therapies offered
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Fees
£90.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- Individuals – £90 per session (50 mins)
- Couples – £180 per session (1.5 hours)
I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation prior to a first full appointment. This is so we can discuss your concerns and ascertain if the services I offer are a good fit for you.
I am an approved healthcare provider for the major private health insurance companies - please mention any insurance you hold upon first inquiry as your fees may be covered.
When I work
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Monday to Friday, 8am-9pm
Further information
Recent Testimonials
"Such an eye-opener! I never dreamed there was so much to me – so many different layers. I really appreciate your patient support and, at times challenge."
Advertising executive, Richmond
"I really appreciate your help Chris. I feel so released from the past - like I'm finally living freely, like a breath of fresh air. I guess this was how it was meant to be all along!"
Retired business executive, Twickenham
"After years suffering with insomnia, I'm sleeping so much better now, and feel so much better for it - a real new lease of life. I can't thank you enough!"
Accounts manager, Richmond
"We both appreciated that you didn’t take sides, and that you gave us each space to breathe (and vent!). Over the course of the therapy that helped us open up and be more emotionally honest with each other. It hasn’t been pain-free, but it sure has been worth it in the end."
Couples counselling clients, Twickenham
"I can’t begin to tell you what these sessions have meant to me. I feel I have found myself again, and I’m not ashamed to say – I like me!"
Artist and mother-of-three, Strawberry Hill
"I came in somewhat sceptical, but wow, what a life-changing experience! – thank you so much Chris."
TV producer, Twickenham
Website: www.chrismurphypractice.com
