Neil Henry
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About me
Hi, and welcome to my profile.
The question I receive most in my practice is, how can I change my life now? How can I overcome and move through my sorrows and worries? How can I break free from the hold of anxiety and experience happiness and joy in my life again?
My answer to these questions is that I have worked for many years to help clients find the answers to these exact questions and find their purpose in life. In our sessions, I will guide and mentor you every step of the way and provide tools you can use long after our sessions have ended.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with over 15 years of professional experience and a member of The National Counselling Society and the BACP. Being integrative, I can draw from many therapies to give my clients bespoke treatment to help them overcome their struggles and start feeling better from the first session. I am an expert in treating anxiety disorders, mood management, low confidence, relationship issues, panic disorders, stress management and depression.
I have trained extensively to work with adults and children using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neurolinguistic Psychotherapy (NLP) and Art / Play Therapy. I use an integrative approach to help clients of all ages make sense of their world and create a brighter future.
The strength of the therapeutic relationship rather than the theoretical approach brings hope and a belief that things will change. I offer a free initial telephone consultation because choosing the right therapist is an important and personal decision.
As well as working with Adults, I have many years of experience working with children and young people and as an integrative Arts Child Counsellor in several local schools and organisations.
My Specialisms
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) treats depression, anxiety disorders such as social anxiety, OCD, panic disorders and generalised anxiety disorder.
- ADHD - I have many years of experience and training in treatment strategies to help adults and adolescents understand their ADHD and thrive in all areas of life.
- Integrated CBT, NLP and Art Psychotherapy in working with children and teens.
- Trauma and Abuse - using an integrated approach with TF-CBT (Trauma Focused) as the backbone of the treatment.
- Intervention & Treatment of Tics \ Tourettes and OCD disorders.
- Stress Management and Emotional Regulation – helping clients experiencing Work-related stress. Relationship Issues, Life Transitions (Divorce & Separation, Bereavement & Loss, New School/Job).
- Couples Therapy - I work with couples using the Emotional Focused Therapeutic approach. I have found that this brings about lasting and profound change.
What to expect from the sessions
- You will leave our sessions with a set of expectations that are realistic and a set of goals that we will work together to formulate and reach. I will use my expertise to work with you to set these goals into shorter and longer-term timeframes.
- The sessions are structured with you in mind, and your experience of the therapy sessions is at the heart of everything that I do. I want you to feel comfortable in the sessions, discover strength and belief within, and leave the session feeling better than when you entered the room!
- The sessions are focused primarily on the ‘here and now’ and will provide you with the belief that you already have the tools within you to solve whatever the problem. I will help you join the dots between the past and present to better understand the here and now.
My Background
My journey to becoming a counsellor started many years ago when I undertook training to help our child through the emotional difficulties they were experiencing. As a result, I had what felt like a calling to become a counsellor and help people.
I fully understand the pressures of maintaining a healthy work/life balance and the stress this can cause in all areas of your life. I previously worked as a senior manager across several sectors, including finance, retail and telecoms in the UK and Internationally.
After further training and deepening my experience working with adults and children, I decided to pursue counselling permanently – a decision I have never regretted!
Believe it or not, your life doesn’t have to be such a struggle. In a supportive, nurturing environment, I can help you understand what makes you unhappy, focus on defining the changes you want and set about making them a reality.
Please contact me via email or at 07595335514 for an informal chat about the sessions and to answer any questions. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Diploma in Child Counselling - Institute of Arts in Education and Therapy
- Tics \ Tourettes - Exposure & Response Prevention - Habit Reversal
- EFT/Attachment Couples Therapy
- Sensorimotor Art Therapy for Trauma
- Jungian Psychology
- Certificate in Counselling using the Arts with Children (Institute for Art and Therapy in Education)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Member organisations
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £80.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free initial call to discuss your requirements and agree next steps. Sessions are offered in person (St Albans) on Saturday's and online during weekdays.
