Chris Bancroft

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Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor (CTA, MSc, UKCP)

About me

Starting therapy can take courage. I aim to offer a safe, thoughtful and non‑judgemental space where we can make sense of your experiences together. I am based in Shoreditch and Dalston. I also offer online sessions. 

Who I work with
I work with individuals, couples, polycules and families of all genders, sexualities, backgrounds and neurotypes. I am a gay man and have particular expertise working with LGBT+ clients and apply a Gender Sexuality and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) approach to my work. Whether you are seeking change, wanting to understand yourself or your past more clearly, or simply need a space to be heard, I offer a confidential and supportive environment to explore your concerns, relationships and inner world.

How I work
I see therapy as a partnership. We will work collaboratively to explore what’s happening in your life, understand patterns that may be causing difficulty, and support meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we can notice recurring patterns and consider how they might be understood, shifted, or gently let go.

At the heart of my work is the belief that the quality of the therapeutic relationship matters most. I aim to foster an open, respectful and more equal relationship, where your voice is valued. If something doesn’t feel right or you disagree with me, I welcome that conversation as part of the work. You are invited to come as you are, so we can speak honestly and comfortably together.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am an integrative therapist specialising in Relational Transactional Analysis (TA). This means I draw on different approaches and aspects of my training to find what therapy approach is the best for each individual or relationship. Together, we will explore present‑day patterns of thinking and behaviour, as well as the often unconscious processes that shape them.

My practice is informed by many years of living and working alongside the diverse communities of London. I value intersectional context as an essential part of the therapeutic process and want to understand how personal experiences are shaped by wider systems, relationships and influences.

I hold an MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and a Clinical Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I am a Certified Transactional Analyst with the European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA). I am also a qualitied Clinical Supervisor.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.

UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£70.00 - £125.00

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Axa Health

Additional information

Contact me to book a 15-minute Zoom conversation, free of charge, to get an initial feel for the relationship and discuss how we might work together. We can then agree to meet for regular sessions in Old Street, Dalston or online. 

Session fees:

  • Individuals: £90
  • Couples, polycules and families: £125
  • Supervision: £70

202 City Road, Shoreditch, London, Greater London, EC1V 2PH

450 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London, Greater London, E8 4AE

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Additional languages

French
Spanish

Online platforms

Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online

As a supervisor-in-training, I am deepening my practice to support other practitioners in their own personal and professional journeys.

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Chris Bancroft
Chris Bancroft