Dean Palmer, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Dean Palmer


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Dean Palmer, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Dean Palmer

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My Approach

You might recognise yourself in some of the following:

Feeling anxious or restless, even when there’s no obvious reason
A sense of emptiness, low mood, or emotional disconnection
Fear of rejection, abandonment, or being “too much” in a relationship
Difficulty trusting yourself, your feelings, or your decisions
Growing exhaustion from work pressure, burnout, or a toxic environment
Feeling different, unseen, or not quite belonging — socially, professionally, or emotionally

These experiences often have roots in earlier relationships or life experiences and can continue to shape how we relate to ourselves and others long into adulthood.

Who I Work With

I work with adults (18+) and particularly support people who are:

Thoughtful, capable, and high-functioning, but internally unsettled
Living with chronic anxiety, stress, or overwhelm
Repeating difficult relationship or attachment patterns
Carrying shame, self-criticism, or low self-worth
Professionals under sustained pressure at work
Exploring identity, sexuality, or belonging and wanting a safe, affirming space
Navigating significant life transitions or decisions

Many of the people I work with are used to coping. Therapy often begins when coping is no longer enough.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy isn’t about fixing you — it’s about understanding yourself.

Together, we explore how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns influence how you think, feel, and relate today. As this understanding deepens, new choices and possibilities open up.
Clients often describe therapy as helping them to:

Feel calmer and more emotionally regulated
Develop a stronger, more compassionate relationship with themselves
Break out of unhelpful relational patterns
Feel clearer about boundaries, choices, and direction
Experience greater confidence, connection, and self-trust

Change happens through a steady, relational process where insight, emotional safety, and honesty come together.

About Me

If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer make sense, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to face it by yourself.

I offer confidential psychotherapy, counselling, and coaching for adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, break unhelpful cycles, and develop a stronger sense of self-worth, clarity, and connection.

My work is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in trust. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity questions, work burnout, or a sense of being “not quite okay,” therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and begin to move forward with greater confidence.

I offer a free 15-minute consultation by phone or Zoom — a relaxed, no-obligation conversation to help you decide whether I’m the right psychotherapist for you.

I work in London (Clapham SW4) and online across the UK.

I hold an MSc (Distinction) and Clinical Diploma in Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute and a Coaching Certification from the University of Cambridge. I am a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist and a BACP-registered counsellor, and I work with AXA and Vitality insurance providers.

Before training to become a therapist, I spent many years working as a television executive in high-pressure, creative and corporate environments. This gives me a strong understanding of performance, identity, stress, and sustained pressure — both professionally and personally.

In my therapy work, I offer a calm, thoughtful space where complex emotional experiences can be explored with care, depth, and without judgement.

I work with

  • Companies
  • Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Integrative Psychotherapist

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy
  • Telephone Therapy

UKCP College

  • Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC)
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