Tony Pullar
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About me
Thank you for visiting my profile. I currently offer my therapy services via the Mindspace Foundation, a community counselling service based in Basingstoke.
I've been working with clients as a therapist for over 15 years. During that time, I've developed a particular speciality in working with sex and relationship issues, however, I also support individuals and couples with a wide range of other key challenges that life can throw at us, such as depression, anxiety, loss and processing difficult past experiences.
Alongside my therapy work, I support trainees and qualified Counsellors as a clinical supervisor and lecturer in counselling at a local college. I am a big fan of research and am currently completing my doctoral studies at the University of Bath with a counselling and psychotherapy focus.
I offer 3 specific types of therapeutic support, namely:
- Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy - supporting a wide variety of challenges that life can throw at us, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, loss and life transitions, anger, sex and relationship issues.
- Couples/relationship therapy - helping partners enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their relationship. I offer a safe space to explore challenges and work collaboratively toward building a healthier, more fulfilling life together. Areas I can support with include communication, conflict, infidelity, intimacy and sexual issues.
- Psychosexual therapy - a specialist form of therapy that helps individuals and couples navigate difficulties related to intimacy, relationships, and sexual well-being. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore concerns. Areas I can support with include: arousal issues, performance anxieties, rapid or delayed ejaculation, erectile issues, porn use or sexual compulsivity challenges.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am hugely passionate about remaining up to date and current in my professional learning, continually updating my skills and knowledge to best serve my clients and supervisees. Some key details about my credentials as a therapist are as follows:
Professional Registrations:
- Senior Accredited Member - National Society for Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Accredited Member - British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Senior Accredited Member - National Council for Integrative Psychotherapists
- Professional Member - Association for Counselling & Therapy Online
- Advanced Registered Therapist - International SandStory Association
- Fellow - Royal Society for Public Health
Qualifications and Post-Qualifying Training:
- Professional Doctorate in Health (currently ongoing)
- BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy
- Post-Qualifying Certificate in Clinical Supervision of Individuals & Groups
- Post-Qualifying Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Post-Qualifying Certificate in Counselling Children & Young People
- Cruse National Certificate in Bereavement Care
- Victim Support National Certificate in Supporting Victims of Crime
- Advanced Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Gottman Couples Therapy - Levels 1 and 2
- SandStory Therapy - Levels 1 and 2
- Barnardo’s Accredited Adoption Counselling Practitioner Certificate
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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
£60.00 - £70.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
For Trainee Counsellors I offer a discounted rate of £40.00 per session.
When I work
I offer sessions flexibly across the week to meet a range of schedules and requirements.
Further information
I offer sessions both face-to-face in the town centre of Basingstoke (Hampshire) or online via Zoom.
