Nathaniel Grant
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hi I'm Nat,
Most people describe me as easy going, open, friendly, and say that my calm nature is contagious. I approach life with open-mindedness, and very much enjoy challenging "the norm".
More than anything, I think that good counselling is about being with someone you trust, where you feel comfortable letting your guard down, and where you can say anything without feeling embarrassed or ashamed. I know from having my own therapy (yes, I'm still working things out too), that finding someone you 'click with' is a huge part of the process.
What to expect:
In our sessions, we'll explore your concerns, try to understand things better, and see if we can find a way to help you feel less burdened. This can involve practicing acceptance, looking for insight, taking a fresh perspective, processing hard emotions and memories, identifying unproductive thought processes, or simply letting things out and lightening the load.
Because everyone's different, I find sessions differ from person to person, so always approach counselling as a collaboration/exploration rather than a 'treatment'. I'll sometimes ask questions, offer observations/suggestions, or share my knowledge, but won't patronise you or pressure you into anything that doesn't feel right.
I value straightforward discussion rather than cold analysis, jargon, or textbook exercises, and will always be transparent. You won't be judged or dismissed, and we'll always take things at your pace.
I can't promise that I've got the answers, but can promise that I genuinely care. I'll always accept you how you are, whether you need to laugh, cry, swear, or just have a moan. No topics are taboo. All you need to do is turn up and be yourself.
Relationship Therapy:
If you and your partner/friend/family member want to communicate better or tackle a difficult issue, having an impartial person present can give a fresh perspective, stop arguments escalating, and offer the safety to promote honest conversations. In relationship therapy, my goal is to create change through building understanding and empathy.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy (Distinction) - Keele University
- Graduate Certificate in Counselling - Keele University
I've also completed specialised training in the following areas:
- Trauma Informed Counselling
- Relationship Counselling
- Working with ADHD and Autism
Specialisms:
I'm happy to talk with you about general difficulties such as anxiety, depression, loss, self-esteem. I also have specific experience helping people navigate the impacts of trauma and abuse; impacts that include severe anxiety/depression, isolation, suicidal feelings, and self-defeating thoughts.
A big passion of mine is talking with people who feel stigmatised or alienated by the pressures and judgments of society. In a world full of rigid labels and black & white views, we often mask or hide parts of ourselves to fit in, which can be suffocating and isolating. Although I can't change the world, I can offer a small haven of acceptance where you can talk freely. As such, I very much welcome conversations around gender, sexuality, relationship diversity, neurodiversity, and unconventional life choices.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Additional information
FREE 20 minute (no obligation) introduction call, then:
£50 p/hr - Individual counselling
£70 p/hr - Couples/relationship counselling
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Further information
It's important to me that you feel as comfortable as possible, and I understand meeting a new therapist can be nerve-wracking, just like meeting anyone for the first time! So please contact me or book a FREE 20 minute chat if you want to know more/test the water before booking a session.
Or you can have a look at my website using the link at the top of this page.
