About me
I like to offer a calm and supportive space to people who are facing difficulty in their lives. Do you have a sense of feeling confused, stuck or disappointed in relationships? Perhaps you want to talk about a disturbing loss or new circumstances. You might be facing change as you take on an unfamiliar role or pursue a new goal. Some people come to see me suffering from a lack of meaning or enjoyment in their lives.
I can help with a variety of personal issues and relationship difficulties. I’m also happy to work with people who don’t yet know what the matter is – or who feel like everything has gone wrong. My particular interest is in people who are facing a change in their identity – perhaps a loss, a transition or a new role in work or personal life.
We can discuss what you’re going through, begin to make sense of things, and find a way forward in your life. Some emotional difficulties and challenging situations are too much for one person to cope with by themselves. However, the two of us working together can help you manage how you feel, think creatively and consider the different choices you could make. Our time together is confidential, and you can take things at your own pace.
I have a particular interest in workplace issues and offer executive coaching to individuals and groups. You can find out more about this work here: https://christianmurphy.com/workplace/. I am a director and co-founder of Respia, www.respia.io, a coaching consultancy providing one-to-one executive coaching and facilitated peer groups for business founders and decision makers.
I'm based in SW2, and my practice location is convenient for Brixton, Clapham, Herne Hill, Dulwich, Battersea, Balham, Norwood, Tooting and Streatham.
You're welcome to e-mail me if you'd like to discuss whether the work I offer might suit you. We can arrange a brief phone call to discuss what you’re looking for and answer any immediate questions you have.
Training, qualifications & experience
I've been working as a psychotherapist since 2000. After a number of years employed in the private sector and NHS therapy services, I’m now in full-time private practice.
I am a UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) registered psychotherapist following a psychoanalytic training at The Site for Contemporary Psychoanalysis. I am also a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) Senior Accredited Counsellor following four years of training in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy at Metanoia Institute.
I’ve held various roles offering assistance to people suffering from difficulty or distress in their lives. I have experience as a practitioner, manager and supervisor across NHS, not-for-profit and private sector provision of therapy services. My previous roles have included managing the counselling service that provided talking therapies across GP surgeries in a London Primary Care Trust. Before my practice as a psychotherapist, I worked in the legal profession dealing with domestic violence, family and welfare issues. I also worked in the commercial sector, including roles in a city law firm and a large plc.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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.
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
I have a particular interest in workplace problems and organisational issues, such as workplace stress, bullying, redundancy and career change. I offer executive coaching and employee support, helping people to address the many pressures they face in the modern workplace. I have experience as both a manager and a trainer. My workplace issues expertise is informed by my legal experience in the commercial sector.
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I see clients weekly or twice weekly and my fee is £90 per 50-minute session.
I’m a recognised provider with most major insurers, including Aviva, AXA Health, Allianz Care, Bupa, Cigna Global, General & Medical, Healix, Vitality and WPA. If your policy covers psychotherapy sessions, I’d be happy to discuss the referral process when we first speak and contact your insurer to confirm the details of your referral.
I have a clear Enhanced DBS check.
When I work
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Further information
If we decide to meet, I offer an initial assessment over one or two sessions at my usual fee, during which we can explore any expectations or concerns you have about therapy.
I work from dedicated practice premises in Brixton Hill, a short bus ride from Brixton Tube. There is free parking during my practice hours. My consulting room is comfortable, quiet and private.
