About Me

Hello. My name is Stephen, and I am a professional psychodynamic psychotherapist, working with adults on a once a week basis, either in person in central London or Esher in Surrey, online, or on the phone. I can work on a short term basis, usually 6-12 sessions, very issue focused; or I can work in whats called 'open ended therapy', without a finish in mind, which allows for really deep, exploratory work.

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My Approach

The terminology of therapy is often 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 could be in your past, possibly as far back as early childhood.
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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, for us to work together to really try and understand your thoughts, feelings and experiences, and help you move forward.
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Perhaps you are feeling anxious, or are experiencing low mood. Maybe you have experienced a trauma, or are dealing with a lot of stress. Your relationships could be better, or you might want to make sense of your life so far. 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 work with

• Companies
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

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

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Addiction
• ADHD
• Age-related Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Disability
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Employment Difficulties
• Family
• Health-related Issues
• Identity Problems
• Infertility
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessions
• Online Counselling
• Parents
• Phobias
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Race Issues
• Separation
• Sex Problems
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Suicide
• Telephone Counselling
• Terminal Illness
• Trauma
• Workplace Counselling