Dean Walsh

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About me

I’m an integrative therapist with a particular focus on anxiety, addiction and recovery. I work with people who feel stuck in patterns they often understand but can’t seem to shift - whether that’s substances, behaviours, relationships, or ways of coping that once helped but no longer do.

My approach is relational and grounded. I’m interested in how your experiences have shaped you, how you learned to survive, and what’s getting in the way now. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you - it’s about understanding, making sense of things, and creating room for change at a pace that feels manageable.

I bring both professional training and lived experience into the work, which shapes how I understand addiction and recovery. Sessions are collaborative, thoughtful, and focused on helping you feel more connected to yourself and your choices.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am an NCPS-accredited integrative therapist and work within their ethical framework, with ongoing clinical supervision and regular CPD.

My training draws on integrative and psychodynamic (early experiences) thinking, with a strong trauma-informed influence. I have extensive experience working with addiction, emotional regulation, shame, and long-standing relational patterns.

Member organisations

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Discontinuation Syndrome (protracted withdrawal) from SSRI/SNRI medication.

Fees

£60.00 per session

Additional information

Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £60 per session.

Payment is required in advance to secure the appointment.

I ask for 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or changes.

Free 15-minute introductory call

I offer a free 15-minute introductory call for new clients. This is a chance for us to briefly connect, talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, and see whether working together feels right.

There’s no pressure and no obligation, just an opportunity to ask questions and get a sense of how I work before deciding on next steps.

When I work

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Morning
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Further information

People often come to therapy unsure of where to start, especially if they’ve had difficult experiences before, or if addiction has been part of their story for a long time. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan.

We’ll work at a pace that feels realistic, paying attention to what’s happening in the room as well as your wider life. Therapy can be short-term or open-ended, depending on what you’re looking for.

Sessions are available face-to-face and online at weekends.

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

Key details

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Dean Walsh
Dean Walsh