Tom Squire

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Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor, BACP reg.
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location_on London, Greater London, WC1H
Limited availability
Limited availability

This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.

About me

I'm an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, and I know from my own experience that finding the right therapist can feel daunting, just as the decision to engage in counselling is an act of courage. 

For me counselling is all about supporting people with the process of change. This is because change is a constant in our lives – coping with it, responding to it, making it - and sometimes we need to give ourselves the chance to take stock and work out who we are and where we want to go. I’m here to support you with that, and to help you take that next step forwards, the one that feels right for you.

For more than 25 years I have worked in the charitable and criminal justice sectors, and as an expert witness in the family courts. Through both one-to-one counselling and group work, I have supported people struggling with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship problems, addictions, corrosive shame and low self-esteem.

I have extensive experience in supporting people to cope with both the everyday challenges of life as well as more serious trauma. In particular, I have specialist training in working with addictions of all kinds, including compulsive sexual behaviours and problematic use of pornography, and in supporting family members affected by others’ behaviours in all of these areas.

My approach

As an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, I tailor my way of working to meet your needs and preferences. This means that I draw upon my knowledge of different counselling approaches. For example, we might focus on more immediate 'live' issues within your life, or you might wish to reflect on past experiences and relationships and how they shape your life today. Or both. Alternatively, you might want a safe space of your own to talk freely, to be heard and validated, or you might welcome more of a dialogue.

Of course, a lot of people at the start of counselling aren't sure what approach will be most helpful for them, and I place value on discussion and collaboration as we steer ourselves towards a rhythm and style that is right for you. One of my key goals will be to develop a strong, warm and authentic relationship with you, which I think is the essential ingredient of effective therapy.

My approach is also underpinned by my awareness of how structures within society impact on people's unique experiences and opportunities. This is true of counselling, too, and I am committed to culturally-informed, anti-oppressive practice.

Finally, my philosophy is informed by my beliefs in people's capacity for change, in their resilience, and in their ability to find the right answers for themselves - to make their change.

Initial consultation and the first session

I offer a free initial 15-minute telephone consultation to find out more about the issues you want to explore and to answer any questions you might have about counselling and/or my approach.

Our first session would involve a deeper exploration of the issues that bring you to counselling and gathering more information about your background and situation. I offer this session at a reduced rate of £40.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Tom

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Integrative) from the University of East London as well as degrees in Philosophy (MA) and Community Justice (BSc).

Over the years I have worked with charities specialising in work with (1) adults (and their family members) struggling with drug use; (2) adults (and their family members) concerned about their problematic or harmful patterns of sexual behaviour, such as excessive use of pornography; (3) a community charity providing a low cost counselling service.

I am also a qualified probation officer and for a number of years worked as a probation officer in the south-west of England and then in London.

I have particular expertise in the prevention of harmful online sexual behaviour. I have undertaken research in this area and co-authored a number of academic articles.  

I am registered with the The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and I work to their codes of conduct in terms of ethics, confidentiality and general good practice.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Pornography

Therapies offered

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Fees

£65.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

Free initial 15-minute telephone consultation

First session at concessionary rate of £40

When I work

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I currently have availability on Tuesdays.

Further information

I currently have availability on Tuesdays.

London, Greater London, WC1H

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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