Darren Cheek MBACP. BA(hons). AD (Dip). CACDP L2
Email me37-41 Gower Street,
London
WC1E 6HH
39 York Road
Waterloo
London
SE1 7NQ
07956 891110
About me
A fully qualified and experienced, MBACP registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist - I offer both short (6-12sessions) and longer-term counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. With a diverse range of therapeutic experience - I am based just a few minutes from Goodge Street Underground Station WC1, and Waterloo Stations SE1. I also operate a practice in the Kings Cross and Hammersmith areas.
My approach:
An experienced Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, I pride myself on practicing to the highest ethical standards and I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). This means I adhere strictly to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Code of Ethics.
With an honest and open approach, I provide a confidential, supportive and safe space - where people can discuss and explore their personal issues, their choices, their behaviours, their thoughts, their beliefs and feelings - without fear of judgement, reproach or discrimination.
People enter into counselling or psychotherapy for many different reasons – each person’s issues are unique, and so my focus is always on the individual and what they bring to the counselling room.
As an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist my therapeutic approach draws from both the Humanistic and Psychodynamic schools of thought in dealing with issues of change or acceptance. I also draw on a number of approaches and styles of counselling to help clients explore and resolve their problems, and to achieve their goals and aspirations. These include Person-centred, Transactional Analysis, Existential and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles.
I also offer Skype and telephone sessions. I currently work online and telephone with clients within the UK and in various other countries around the world, including Pakistan and Kenya.
Training, qualifications & experience
Graduated with BA(hons) and have since gone onto to study Counselling Skills (OCR), Counselling Studies (CPCAB Level3), Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB Advanced Level4 Diploma) and Humanistic Integrative Counselling (CPCAB Advanced Diploma).
For the past 20 years I have worked within the NHS, as a trainer in mental health and communication - working alongside patients, doctors, consultants, psychiatrists and students.
Other previous / current experience includes:
Resident Counsellor/Psychotherapist - G.L.B.T.Q* 'Free2BMe' Group (Harlow)
Resident Arts/Drama Therapist - G.L.Y.P.T (WMH Project)
Resident Counsellor/Psychotherapist - TherapyWorks Detox Centre (Pakistan)
Resident Young Persons and Children's Counsellor - various UK schools.
Counsellor in the voluntary mental health sector.
Lead Tutor - CPCAB Diploma Integrative Therapeutic Counselling.
Lead Facilitator - What Next..!? development CPD for psychotherapists, coaches and counsellors
Guest Tutor - various UK and international Psychotherapeutic Courses.
I also provide regular individual, group sessions and mediation work, for businesses, organisations and companies in the UK and abroad.
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- ADHD
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger management
- Anorexia nervosa
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Attachment disorder in children
- Behaviour problems
- Bereavement
- Binge-eating disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Body dysmorphic disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Childhood bereavement
- Childhood bullying
- Children’s learning difficulties
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Dementia
- Depression
- Depression and anxiety in children
- Disabilities
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug abuse
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gambling
- Gender dysphoria
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- HIV/AIDS
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Internet addiction
- Learning difficulties
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic disorder
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and birth
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Separation anxiety
- Sex addiction
- Sex problems
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Tourette's syndrome
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
- Young carers
Other areas of counselling I deal with
With over 20 years experience working with Children and Young People - I also provide counselling services for Children and Young People, as well Family Therapy.
Therapies offered
Upcoming events
Fees
Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy £75 per session (before 9am/after 5.30pm: £80)
Couple Counselling/Psychotherapy £95 per session (before 9am/after 5.30pm: £100)
Please note I also provide sessions at a reduced rate. These concessions are available for students, unemployed, individuals and/or families on low income, and other individual circumstances, (as well as for Skype and telephone sessions) - please enquire for more details.
Appointments available between 7.00am - 10.00pm.
Further information
For some people, the prospect of seeking counselling can seem somewhat daunting, and for others it feels like the most natural thing in world. Therefore please do not hesitate to contact me at any time to ask any questions that you might have, to discuss your situation/circumstances, or to enquire more about about therapy and/or the way I work.
I always try to respond to any messages / emails received on the same day, and I can often see clients within 48 hours for an initial session.
Maps & Directions
London, WC1E 6HH
London, SE1 7NQ
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | Yes |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
Availability
Appointments available between 7.00am - 10.00pm. I can often see new clients within 48hours for an initial session.
Types of client
| Children |
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Couples |
| Families |
| Groups |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
Skype details
Skype name
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