About me
Hi, I’m Damian.
Perhaps you’re usually the person who copes. You work, manage responsibilities, support other people and keep things moving, but underneath you’re feeling anxious, angry, overwhelmed, exhausted or simply not quite yourself.
You may be overthinking everything, struggling with your temper, experiencing difficulties in a relationship, grieving someone or something you’ve lost, feeling burnt out by work, or finding yourself repeating patterns you don’t fully understand.
Or perhaps life looks reasonably OK from the outside, but something inside feels stuck.
You don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong before coming to therapy.
We can start with whatever is happening now and begin making sense of it together.
I work with adults and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, anger and emotional regulation difficulties, stress and burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and significant life changes.
My approach is warm, collaborative and grounded. I’m interested not only in helping you cope with symptoms, but in understanding what might sit beneath them and what your experiences may be telling you.
I won’t tell you who you should be or how you should live. Instead, therapy can give you somewhere to slow down, speak honestly, notice patterns and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
I currently have limited in-person appointments available on Tuesday evenings at Hurst Therapy Centre, Hurstpierpoint, as well as online appointments throughout the week.
You’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation to see whether working together feels right.
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Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Psychosynthesis therapist, having completed a Level 7 BACP-accredited training — a postgraduate-level (Master’s equivalent) qualification in counselling and psychotherapy and am a registered member of the BACP, working in accordance with their Ethical Framework.
Since 2023, I have worked as a therapist across Central London and Sussex, supporting adults in both short-term counselling and longer-term therapy. I have worked with a variety of clients from different backgrounds and cultures.
I have experience working with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and bereavement, relationship challenges, anger and emotional regulation difficulties, and feeling stuck or disconnected.
I have a particular interest in helping clients better understand their relationship with anger. Anger is often viewed simply as something to manage or control, yet it can also be a response to unmet needs, difficult experiences, loss, frustration, hurt, or challenges within relationships. Therapy can provide a space to explore what lies beneath these feelings and develop healthier ways of responding.
My work is supported through regular one-to-one supervision with an experienced supervisor, alongside ongoing professional development through further training and workshops.
In addition to my clinical work, I bring professional experience from my role in a large corporate environment, where I have worked closely with individuals and teams managing complex situations, high-pressure environments, communication challenges, and emotional stress. This background gives me a grounded understanding of workplace pressures, leadership dynamics, and the impact of organisational life on mental health.
My work integrates psychosynthesis, humanistic, and transpersonal approaches, allowing me to tailor therapy to each person's unique experience.
I offer both short-term focused therapy and longer-term psychotherapy, depending on your needs and what you are hoping to explore.
Member organisations
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
I have limited space available on Tuesday evenings for in person appointments. I also have space to meet online during the week.
1st session comes at no charge.
Sessions are £60 for 50 minutes.
With that being said, I understand times are tough and people's financial situations vary, so concessions are available depending on your situation.
Please get in touch to see what we can arrange.
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Further information
Finding the right therapist is important, and it’s completely okay to take your time with that decision. Therapy works best when you feel comfortable, understood, and able to bring what’s really going on for you.
I offer an initial space where you can ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and decide whether this feels like the right fit for you—there’s no pressure to commit beyond that.
A limited number of in person sessions are available on Tuesday evenings at Hurst Therapy Centre, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. Online sessions are available throughout the week/ weekends.
Alongside my clinical training, my background in both yoga and the corporate environment means I understand the impact of stress not only emotionally, but also physically and in day-to-day life. Whether you are dealing with workplace pressure, relationship challenges, or a more general sense of feeling stuck, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and move forward more consciously.
I work with both short-term counselling (focused on a particular issue) and longer-term psychotherapy, where there is space to explore more deeply over time.
If you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you, or if you have any questions, you’re very welcome to reach out—taking that first step is often the hardest part.
Sessions are £60 for 50 minutes.
