Stephen Slatter
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About me
Hello. My name is Stephen, and I am a fully qualified, professional psychodynamic psychotherapist, registered with the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP), and the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
The terminology of therapy can be confusing, but the way I work means that: although whatever has brought you to therapy is manifesting itself in your day to day life, behaviours, thoughts and feelings, I believe that it's roots are in your past, possibly as far back as early childhood.
Starting in therapy can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. I offer a safe, confidential and non judgemental space to explore with you. I want to collaborate with you, and for us to work together to really try and understand your experiences, and try and help you move forward.
Perhaps you are feeling anxious, or are experiencing low mood. Maybe you have experienced a trauma, or are dealing with a lot of stress. You might have suffered a loss, or simply feel that something isn't quite right, and that you need some help and support. These are just some of the presenting problems I can work with, and there are many more.
I offer a free, no obligation telephone call, usually ten minutes or so, to understand a bit about you and what's been going on, and also to allow you to ask any questions you may have. From there, I conduct an initial consultation, up to 90 minutes in length, to gain an understanding of your life and history.
At that point, if we both feel that we can work together, we establish a regular, weekly appointment, either in person, online or over the telephone, and we begin.
Usually, I work in what's known as 'open-ended' fashion. This means there is no finish date in mind, and it allows for deep exploration and understanding. I can also work in what is called a 'time-limited' approach - usually 12 sessions, and focused on a specific issue. Sometimes people like this to get a taste of what therapy is like.
If you feel that I might be able to help you, please do get in touch via email or message me, and I will respond promptly.
I look forward to hearing from you.
ADHD Testing
As of February 2024, I will be taking bookings for ADHD testing.
The UK has seen a surge in both ADHD testing and diagnosis over the past year or two, as awareness of the condition grows.
ADHD is a common mental health disorder that starts during child development, but frequently persists throughout adolescence, and into the adult years.
Common symptoms include inattention, distractibility, disorganisation, over activity, restlessness, impulsiveness and mood lability; and these may lead to considerable clinical and psychosocial impairments.
ADHD is often seen at a high rate in people with other significant clinical problems including substance abuse, unstable mood states, anxiety, depression, forensic cases and emerging or developed personality disorder.
ADHD is often associated with specific learning difficulties and is a common problem in higher education.
Getting a test for ADHD can mean huge expense, or a lengthy wait, and often both, and sometimes even no guarantee that the person testing is genuinely qualified to do so.
I am trained by the UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN), in conjunction with Kings College London, to screen for and diagnose ADHD, and to distinguish it from other mental disorders.
I aim to respond to testing requests quickly, and to charge a reasonable fee. Post test, I will endeavour to help you think about what the most helpful next steps are. ADHD can’t be cured, but it can be treated and managed via a variety of methods.
I am also sensitive to the pressures and stress that parents or carers for those who have ADHD face, and can offer ongoing psychotherapy designed to support those in that situation.
Testing can be done in Central London, in Esher in Surrey, online, or in your own home.
Please get in touch if you would like to book a test, or discuss further.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at the notable WPF Therapy (Westminster Pastoral Foundation).
From there, I gained the Foundation Certificate, the Access certificate, and finally the Clinical Qualification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
I have an interest in intergenerational trauma, neurodiversity and grief work. I have volunteered extensively for Cruse bereavement care.
I am registered with both the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists (UKCP), and the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), and work to their codes of ethics. I am also a member of the Federation of Psychotherapists and Counsellors (FPC).
I am trained by the UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN), in conjunction with Kings College London, to screen for and diagnose ADHD, and to distinguish it from other mental disorders.
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 British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). 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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 - £120.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Session fee is dependent on location and time. Initial consultations are £120 and last for up to 90 minutes.
ADHD tests are £599.
When I work
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Availability varies - please contact for details.
Further information
I work 5 days a week, in the Marylebone in the West end of London, and in Esher, Surrey. I work face to face, online via MS Teams, or over the telephone. I can work with people who are based outside the UK.
ADHD tests are available via all the above, or I can visit you at home if distance and appointment time allows.