Stephen Slatter

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.

Session fee is dependent on location and time. Initial consultations are £120 and last for up to 90 minutes.

ADHD tests are £599.

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.