About me
Hi, I am Chris and I offer counselling and psychotherapy online and face-to-face at my private practice, which is a short walk from Brixton and Clapham North tube. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I specialise in the following areas
Anxiety, including social anxiety
Depression
LGBTQIA+
Neurodiversity (incl ADHD and autism)
Relationships
Workplace and career issues
I adapt therapy to your needs, based on what you find helpful. When tings don't feel right or when you are feeling stuck or locked into repetitive patterns, uncovering what is underneath can create change. I can help you make sense of your experiences and make space for reflection. Successful therapy can help you change your thinking and cope better with life's challenges. This will help improve your situation as you learn more about yourself and can create a life that is true to yourself with higher self-esteem and confidence.
I am happy to offer a free consultation of 45 minutes.
I am warm and open-minded, and I endeavour to bring a creative approach to therapy, helping clients connect the dots between different aspects of themselves and apply techniques learned from moderating groups to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. I am culturally sensitive and have extensive knowledge of European and Latin American cultures.
I originate from the North West but moved to the South when I was eight. I have made London my home for over 30 years, living just between Clapham North and Brixton. I love the area for its diversity and energy. I believe in the importance of locality, and for this reason, I work for the Brixton branch of Lambeth and Southwark Mind, promoting awareness of its various services. Before I became a therapist, I trained in psychology and then used this to work in human understanding for industry. I then trained as a psychotherapist at T.A. East in London, which pays particular attention to the social environment we live in and how this can affect our mental well-being.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Transactional Counselling with Social Responsibility, T.A East, London
- B.Sc. Psychology, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Neurodiversity Training with Dr Tanya Banyard, Physis, Scotland
- NCPS Accredited Member - NCPS2817
- UKCP Membership No. 2011187026
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer reduced fees for anyone earning under the London minimum wage £14 / £32,000k
Further information
My approach is always to start with you the client, giving you unconditional positive regard and allowing you to lead the therapy, bringing what you want each time to the session. My therapy can be flexible to fit different situations and I work with a pluralistic tool kit based on an understanding of neurodiversity, the social environment, past experiences from childhood and genetic predispositions. I put an emphasis on working in the here and now, but will revisit the past when it is relevant to the work we are undertaking.
