Neill Bartlett
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About me
Hello, I'm Neill, I am a UKCP Psychotherapist.
I have over 18 years' experience both in private practice and as a senior psychotherapist and counsellor in the NHS, working with people living with depression, anxiety chronic pain and related trauma. I also have considerable skills in helping people with problems related to overeating.
My approach to emotional and physical suffering is to try to help people to tackle their often long-standing problems, whilst promoting self-acceptance and value-based action. An assumption I bring to my practice is that in order to make lasting changes in our lives, we need firstly to accept where we actually are in ourselves.
This often means challenging some of the assumptions we might make about ourselves and perhaps about other people too. I always try to bring a sense of openness, of curiosity and of compassion to the therapeutic process.
I have a diverse range of influences in my work and don't believe any model of therapy is the best in an unqualified way. I offer a free half-hour telephone consultation for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the help I might be able to offer. Please get in touch to arrange this.
Training, qualifications & experience
I qualified as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist in 2003 with the Arbours Association (UKCP). I have worked in the NHS as a senior psychotherapist (Bands 7/8a) from 2004 - 2021. Currently, my main focus is on my private practice and on teaching and writing.
As well as seeing people on a 1:1 basis, I have considerable experience working with small and larger groups, particularly around chronic health issues. From 2014 - 2021, I was psychology lead in Mid- and South Essex Pain Services, leading a Pain Management Programme (PMP). I have also supported a number of businesses and NfP organisations in their recovery from the COVID pandemic.
Further to my core qualification, I have studied contemporary forms of cognitive-behavioural therapy at Oxford and Bangor universities. I have a post-graduate qualification in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and have trained extensively in acceptance and commitment therapy (advanced).
Core training:
- PG Cert Mindfulness-based Approaches: Centre for Mindfulness Research & Practice, University of Bangor, 2014 – 2015 (2 years)
- National Centre for Eating Disorders: Master Practitioner Programme – 2011
- UKCP Psychotherapist, Arbours Association: 1998 – 2003
Relevant CPD (2011-2018):
- Mindfulness for Health & Well being: Breathworks Teacher Training (1+2)
- MBCT Intensive Teacher Training: Centre for Mindfulness Research & Practice
- Trauma Masterclass: British Psychological Society
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Pain: Bath Pain Service
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (Advanced): Oxford Cognitive Therapy Ctr
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (Foundation): Mindfulness Training Ltd
- Clinical Skills in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy: Oxford Cognitive Therapy Ctr
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Pain: Association for Contextual and Behavioural Science – Brussels
Member organisations
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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.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am a highly skilled Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapist. I offer training in ACT to other therapists. I also offer therapists and medical professionals training in managing chronic pain.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- £75 for telephone sessions
- £75 for online sessions
- £75 for face-to-face sessions
- £50 for students and trainee counsellors/therapists
When working online, my preferred platform is zoom.
When I work
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The best thing to do is to call me to discuss the most suitable times for you.
Further information
PLEASE NOTE: My consulting room is up one small flight of stairs.
