About me
You may be keeping things going on the outside—working, caring for others, managing everyday life—while feeling anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected inside. Perhaps you understand why you struggle, but that understanding hasn’t changed how you feel. Or you find yourself repeating patterns in relationships without knowing how to do things differently.
I’m Jim Slattery, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer a warm, thoughtful space where you can speak openly, make sense of your experiences and explore what you need. You don’t need a clear explanation of what’s wrong before you begin. Feeling stuck, unhappy or unsure of yourself is enough reason to seek support.
What I can help with
I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and the effects of difficult past experiences. I have a particular interest in working with people who:
- Feel responsible for others but struggle to recognise or express their own needs.
- Experience persistent self-criticism, shame or a sense of never being good enough.
- Fear rejection, find closeness difficult or lose themselves in relationships.
- Feel emotionally numb or struggle to access and express sadness or anger.
- Feel exhausted by expectations, coping or trying to fit in, including experiences associated with autism and ADHD.
What working with me is like
My approach is active and collaborative. I listen carefully, ask questions and help you notice connections between your experiences, emotions and relationships. Together, we can explore ways of coping that may once have protected you but now leave you feeling restricted or dissatisfied.
There is space for practical support with current difficulties as well as deeper exploration. We might work on managing anxiety, recognising emotions, expressing needs, setting boundaries or understanding why certain situations affect you so strongly.
Working integratively means I adapt therapy to you. We can consider how your past influences the present, explore what happens in your relationships and pay attention to your thoughts, feelings and physical experience. My background in compassion-based work also informs how I support people who are hard on themselves.
You set the pace. You don’t have to disclose everything at once, and we can talk openly about how you are finding our work together.
Taking the first step
I offer in-person sessions in Eynsham and Deddington, alongside online therapy. Sessions last 50 minutes.
You are welcome to book a free 20-minute initial consultation to share a little about what brings you, ask questions and get a sense of whether you would feel comfortable working with me. There is no obligation to continue.
If making contact feels difficult, a short message is enough. You don’t need to share your full story or find the right words before we speak.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a UKCP-registered integrative psychotherapist and BACP-registered psychotherapeutic counsellor. My qualifications include:
- MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology.
My studies have included training at the University of Warwick and Newman University. My integrative training draws on Gestalt, psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches, helping me respond flexibly to each person’s needs.
My clinical work includes supporting adults with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, emotional disconnection and the impact of difficult childhood experiences. I also work with autistic adults and adults with ADHD, exploring their individual experiences of relationships, identity, overwhelm and belonging.
Alongside my counselling and psychotherapy practice, I have over ten years’ experience in psychoeducation, mindfulness and compassion-based work. This has included delivering Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT®) courses and working with therapists, educators and community groups. These experiences inform my work with self-criticism, shame, emotional overwhelm and self-compassion.
I undertake ongoing professional development, including learning related to attachment, trauma, neurodiversity and relational work. My practice is supported by regular clinical supervision and guided by the ethical standards of my professional bodies.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Discounted session fees are available for students, those receiving income support, or facing financial hardship. Please get in touch to discuss further.
When I work
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Further information
I work from two locations: Centre (https://www.centre-oxfordshire.co.uk/), based in Deddington, North Oxfordshire, and Eynsham, West Oxfordshire. Each session lasts 50 minutes, and I conduct sessions throughout the day and evening, Monday through Friday. Please do reach out if you need any more information or would like to discuss your needs.
