Dr Chris MacGregor
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About me
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist offering psychological therapy to adults (18+) on a short- to long-term basis. I am also Clinical Director of the London City Therapy Clinic.
Everybody comes to therapy with their own unique reasons. This can be due to specific psychological difficulties, such as depression or anxiety, feeling sad, difficult early life experiences, traumatic events, high-stress levels, or a general sense of feeling unfulfilled. I believe every person has a unique story, and psychological therapy should be adjusted appropriately as there is no “one-size-fits-all” in understanding our mental world.
London City Therapy Clinic
I am the Clinical Director of the London City Therapy Clinic, where therapists of differing expertise come together to offer specialised consultations and therapy in London Bridge. Please visit our website, at the top of this page, to find out more.
My Approach
My main approaches used are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and we can discuss which model would suit you best in an initial consultation. CBT is a useful framework for providing shorter-term evidence-based skills and techniques that you can integrate into your day-to-day life, whereas Psychodynamic Psychotherapy tends to be longer-term with the aim of fostering a deeper understanding of yourself.
What makes a Clinical Psychologist different?
The title “Clinical Psychologist” is legally-protected, meaning anybody using this title must have completed further education up to a doctoral level. As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained in multiple methods of therapy, alongside as a scientist and researcher. This ensures the work we do is based on up-to-date research within the field.
Initial Phone Call
I offer a phone call free of charge to anybody who is considering a consultation and therapy. I understand you may have some questions and thoughts about the process before a consultation, so this phone call allows us to briefly discuss some of your key concerns.
Consultation
The consultation process usually takes place over 2 sessions as it gives us both a chance to think about why you have come to therapy and how I can help. In these sessions, we will explore your current difficulties alongside your background to get a sense of how therapy could best help you.
We will discuss which therapeutic model would best suit you, the length of therapy, and your individual circumstances. Some people find the consultation process is enough to instigate positive change in their lives, while others go on to start therapy work at a length that suits them. This typically ranges from 6 sessions to more open-ended work.
Each consultation session lasts 50 minutes with a gap of one week between sessions.
Therapy
Following the consultation sessions, most people go on to start therapy work.
These sessions last 50 minutes and are scheduled at the same time and day each week. Therapy can bring up difficult thoughts and feelings, and it is important the therapy space is regular and stable so we can process these difficulties together and help you towards positive change.
Location
I mainly work through face to face appointments from the London City Therapy Clinic, in London Bridge. I do have some availability for for remote sessions (video or telephone).
Training, qualifications & experience
Education
- MA in Psychology at Edinburgh University
- MSc (Postgraduate) in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Kings College London
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College London.
NHS
- Recovery and Rehabilitation teams
- Forensic in-patient units
- Substance Misuse services
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health services
- Older Adult services
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy service.
I am currently working in East London NHS Foundation Trust, and I am completing further foundation training with the Institute of Psychoanalysis.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 - £150.00
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a phone call free of charge to anybody who is considering a consultation and therapy. I understand you may have some questions and thoughts about the process before a consultation, so this phone call allows us to briefly discuss some of your key concerns.
I am a registered provider for AXA, Aviva Health, and Cigna Insurance, so please mention this in our initial contact if you are paying through insurance. The price for those self-funding depends on your financial means and the demand of the time slot.
When I work
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I currently have some availability on Tuesday and Wednesday. I work with other clinicians in the clinic who have evening availability, so please reach out if you would like to discuss this.