Joseph Madden

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PGdip Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, MBACP

About me

Depth Psychotherapy rooted in Shoreditch and Peckham. Exploring the unconscious and inner landscapes. I help people navigate the painful, messy, and often hidden parts of being human.

I provide a warm, confidential space for adults and couples from all walks of life. Together, we explore how early maps and inherited histories continue to shape your present. Whether you are navigating an immediate crisis or seeking a deeper sense of wholeness, I aim to provide a quiet vessel to sit with the unsaid, tend the unconscious, and awaken your own authority.

To help us find the right fit, I offer a free short initial consultation.

Alongside private practice (Hackney, Shoreditch & Peckham, or online), I consult at The Couch in Peckham, run Men Connect - reflective groups for men in Southeast London - and co-host In the Depths, a podcast on modern culture, technology, and relationships.

How I Work

There is a stereotype that therapists either sit in cold, silent detachment or offer passive, nod-and-validate comfort. My approach is neither.

I believe that true psychological growth requires an authentic human connection where we can explore your history, your fears, and the rich language of your dreams and personal symbols.

Working with Immediate Difficulties

While my primary home is in long-term depth work, I also provide focused, short- and medium-term therapy when a burden becomes too heavy to carry alone.

Our first step is always to create stability, relief, and practical clarity. We untangle the immediate weights of:

Trauma
Couples Counselling
Anxiety and Low Mood
ADHD / ASD & Neurodivergent Adults
Relationships & Dating
Burnout, Stress & High-Functioning Lives
Addiction & Compulsive Behaviours
Transpersonal & Spirituality

For some, short-term work is precisely what is needed to catch your breath and get back on your feet. For others this serves as the natural, unfolding doorway into deeper, lifelong patterns and lasting transformation.

Clients typically report

Greater self-awareness, coping strategies, relationship insight and communication skills, self-esteem, confidence, resilience and a deeper sense of personal clarity and direction

Therapy is a process that unfolds uniquely for each person. My role is to provide a reliable, reflective presence, helping you navigate challenges, explore possibilities, and cultivate lasting change.

The Consulting Rooms

I see clients in comfortable, confidential consulting rooms across London, making the practice easily accessible:

Peckham
Shoreditch / Hackney

Beginning the Process

Taking the first step can feel daunting, so I offer a no-obligation, 15 to 30-minute introductory consultation. I only charge for our initial session if we decide to work together.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • MA Psychodynamic Psychotherapy – University of London
  • Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy – Metanoia Institute
  • Clinical Psychology Training – Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London
  • BA (Hons) Philosophy, Psychology and Neuroscience – King’s College London
  • Member – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

Member organisations

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I have trained in counselling at Metanoia, Clinical Psychology at IoPPN, and Neuroscience, Consciousness, and Philosophy at King’s College London. 

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Fees

£100.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Vitality
  • WPA

Additional information

£100 for individuals (50 mins)

£130 - £200 for couples per session (50 - 90 mins)

£200 for adhoc /monthly sessions for when clarity is required (90 min)

Paying the standard session fee does more than cover our work together, it directly supports lower-cost spaces and community mental health projects.

I always hold a set number of places in my practice for sliding-scale clients. If money is currently a barrier, let me know during our initial call and we can discuss availability.

I only charge for our initial session if we decide to work together.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

London, Greater London, EC2A

133 Rye Lane, London, Greater London, SE15

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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