Dean Palmer

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Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Coach (UKCP and MBACP)

About me

If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with unhelpful patterns in your life or relationships, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

I offer psychotherapy, counselling, and executive coaching for adults seeking greater clarity, deeper self-understanding, and lasting change.

Many of the people I work with appear capable and successful on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationships, identity, or emotional exhaustion.

My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in trust, creating a space where you can reflect openly, understand yourself more deeply, and begin to move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation by phone or Zoom. A relaxed, no-obligation conversation to explore whether working together feels right.

I work in London (Clapham), Brighton & Hove, and online across the UK and internationally.

I am recognised by AXA, Aviva and Vitality insurance providers. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold an MSc (Distinction) and Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute and Middlesex University. I also hold a Coaching Certificate from the Møller Institute at the University of Cambridge.

Before training as a psychotherapist, I spent many years working as a television executive in high-pressure freelance and corporate environments. This experience gives me a strong understanding of performance, identity, stress, and self-expectation, particularly in demanding professional contexts.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£75.00 - £80.00

Concessions offered for

  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Axa Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva

Additional information

Individual psychotherapy sessions last 50 minutes and are held weekly.

Evenings (after 5.00 pm) are £80.

Daytime rates (Between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm) are £75.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

Therapy starts with a strong, trusting relationship where you feel safe, heard, and understood. My role is to support and gently challenge you as you gain clarity and confidence. 
 
Everyone’s journey is different, so I tailor my approach to your unique experiences and goals. Together, we’ll explore how past experiences shape your present, helping you process emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and move forward. 
 
Therapy isn’t just about reflection; it’s about change. We’ll work towards meaningful goals, creating small but powerful shifts that lead to a more fulfilling life.

London, Greater London, SW4

Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Zoom

Social