Psychotherapy
Depth-oriented therapy for wholehearted living
Online sessions, wherever you are located in the UK
MA, registered with the HCPC
A Place to Begin
Hello, I'm Andrew, a Psychotherapist working with individual adults online in the UK.
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My experience comes from over 15 years of varied roles in mental health / social care services (including NHS), and running a private psychotherapy practice, which until recently has been mostly in person. I am also a visual artist, which informs my thinking about the deep relationship between creative processes and human experience.
This page provides an overview of my practice, and all the basic details you might need to make an enquiry about working together. You will find focussed information throughout the other pages, which can be accessed by the menu at the top of this page on a desktop, or the main menu on mobile.
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👉 On my blog you will find articles about related themes
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Contacting me
Finding a suitable therapist is not always easy, and I understand that taking the first step requires courage. I invite you to send me a message if you would like to arrange an initial consultation, or simply have any questions. If you would prefer a brief phone call to discuss first, I am happy to offer this free of charge.
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All you need to include in your message is a brief outline of why you are considering therapy and how you hope it can help. There is no need to include personal or sensitive details.
👉 You can reach me via the contact form or email at the foot of any page on this website. Unless on leave I always respond within 48 hours.
*Please check your 'spam' as sometimes replies are filtered*.
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Welcome to my Psychotherapy Practice
I am committed to facilitating a welcoming space in which we can begin where you are, exploring whatever calls for our attention, with an attitude of curiosity and compassion. Experience has shown me that it will also be helpful for us to work with a sense of humour when appropriate, because in therapy we meet with the serious stuff of life, and its absurdities too. I believe psychotherapy can be most enriching when it offers a sense creative exploration, whilst also remaining pragmatic .
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​​​​The origins of the word psychotherapy meant to 'care for the soul', and this is deeply relevant to how I work with people today. I have found that many are looking not only to change how they feel for the better, or attend to a problem, but to live with a greater sense of creative freedom, integrity, and purpose. At its essence, therapy with me is about nurturing the lifelong process of becoming who you are, and being true to your own deepest nature.
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The type of therapy I offer
Drawing mainly from a group of well known and researched approaches to psychological healing and self-discovery, broadly defined as Depth Psychology, I mostly work with psychodynamic and Jungian theory and practice. We can place the transpersonal or spiritual (whatever that means for you) aspects of life at the heart of therapy if desired.
👉 See the Depth Psychology page for further information on the theoretical models that underpin my work, and what they have to offer.
👉 To learn about how therapy works, what the sessions are like, and the significance of the relationship between client and therapist, visit The Therapeutic Process page.​​​​​​
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I qualified as an Art Psychotherapist (MA) in 2013
Art Psychotherapy / Art Therapy is a long-established profession within the field of Counselling and Psychotherapy, which shares much in common with many types of psychological therapy that might be more familiar.
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In the sessions we can work verbally, and there is the added benefit of being able to use art materials for communication and self-expression if you wish to - this is always your choice. The themes and direction of each session are shaped by you, and the therapy is tailored to the needs of each individual.
Art Psychotherapy should not be confused with; an art lesson, art activities, or a distraction exercise.
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👉 'What Is Art Psychotherapy?' This page provides further information on the specific benefits of using art materials during the therapy session.
What Brings You to Therapy?
At the beginning you may, or may not find it easy to describe exactly why you have come to therapy. Through establishing a safe and trusting connection we can begin to look at the main themes together, and work towards a clearer understanding of what you are seeking.
Here are some of the key areas that I am experienced in helping people to explore.
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A sense that something is holding you back from being the person you could be, or living the life you want.
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Seeking relief from troubling emotions, thoughts, behaviour, or a difficult situation.
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Wanting to find direction and meaning in life, or pondering questions like "who am I, now?"
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Lacking a sense of belonging, feeling that you don't 'fit in', or that others don't understand you.
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Experiencing difficulties with relationships (of any kind), and wanting greater connection within them.
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You find yourself at a crossroads, or in a time of transition and uncertainty.
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Needing a space to talk about your experience of spirituality or explore this aspect of life.
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Connection and loss in relation to environment and Nature.
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Exploring your own creative work or art practice. Working with 'blocks and difficulties. Discovering your creativity.
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Facing the 'crisis' of mid-life
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Wondering how to situate yourself within a rapidly changing world.
The Benefits of Psychotherapy
I have left these deliberately broad, which allows you to recognise a personal version of them within your own life. They are not guarantees, but possibilities that can be worked towards.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Develop new ways of being that are in tune with what you really want, and support your growth.
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Uncover and break free from limiting old patterns that no longer serve you.
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Understand yourself on a deeper level, including how unconscious desires, fears, and conflicts influence your emotions, thoughts, and behavior.
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A more developed understanding of yourself in relation to others.
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Greater confidence to express yourself more fully in all aspects of life.
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Get in touch with your creativity in the broadest sense of the word, and nurture what inspires you.
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Experience how dreams and imagination can offer insight.
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Realise talents, strengths, ambitions that you have had to keep hidden, or were not recognised by others.​​
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Explore your spiritual life in a grounded way without bypassing the psychological.
Thoughts and Ideas That Might Make it Difficult to Begin Therapy
I understand there can be many reasons why someone would be hesitant about beginning therapy. If you experience any of these, or other similar examples, I encourage you to let me know. It doesn't necessarily mean we can't work together or that therapy isn't for you. In fact, worries of this kind can be a worthy starting point, and often prove very valuable to explore.
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I feel embarrassed to talk about it.
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My problems aren't serious enough.
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My problems cannot be understood.
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It's too late to change.
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It will make me/the situation worse.
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Therapy is for 'other people'.​
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I don't deserve the attention.
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I am afraid of the attention.​​
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The therapist will tell me what to do.
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The therapist won't say anything.
👉 In this blog post you can read more about my thoughts on each of these topics.​​​​​
Will This Kind of Therapy Be A Good Fit For You?
Psychotherapy can sometimes feel challenging, as well as rewarding. There will be 'lightbulb' moments of insight, followed by the work of turning new understanding into genuine change. We enter into this process together, and I accompany you on the journey. The relationship (or 'alliance') between client and therapist is a unique one, and we will give careful attention to this throughout, always remaining within appropriate boundaries.​
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Throughout my 15+ years of experience in this field, I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds, with very different life experiences.
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This might be your first time coming to therapy.
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I often work with people who have had some prior experience of engaging with counselling or psychotherapy, and are seeking something with more emphasis on depth, creativity, and freedom to explore any aspect of life.
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It is important we are a 'good fit' for working together, but this doesn't mean we need to share a worldview.
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I have a particular interest providing psychotherapy for artists and creatives.
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Often, the people who find me have an active spiritual impulse in their lives, or feel a strong sense of connection to Nature and the more-than-human world.
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Men for whom talking about the inner life is neither familiar nor comfortable ground, you are very welcome to get in touch.
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This form of therapy is best suited to those who are interested in a more explorative approach, and are willing to reflect upon their experience with a sense of curiosity. Each meeting offers you the time and space to consider whatever you wish to, at your own pace. There are no exercises during the sessions or homework afterwards.
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In a practical sense, clients will need to communicate efficiently by email between sessions for planning purposes, and commit to paying for sessions as arranged, in accordance with a 48 hour cancellation policy.
Session Options and Fees
I offer two therapy options of meeting weekly, or fortnightly.
All sessions are 1 hour.
An alternative is monthly appointments of 1.5 hours. These provide an opportunity to explore specific themes, and are best thought of as a consultation rather than therapeutic process. See the link below for details.
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How long we work together for is always your choice, and I can help you consider what might be appropriate. The majority of my experience is with people who have continued therapy beyond 6 months.
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Short-term basis of 4 to 12 sessions decided upon at the outset, focussed on a particular theme or issue.
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Open-ended with no fixed end date for working in greater depth.
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The standard fee is £65 per 1 hour session.
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Monthly consultations are £90 per 1.5 hour session.
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How we begin
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Whichever options you are considering, we meet first for an initial consultation (up to 75 minutes, £65). This is an opportunity to explore what brings you to therapy, how you would like therapy to be beneficial, and whether we are likely to work well together. There is no obligation to begin therapy, or make a decision about it during the meeting. At the start of therapy I suggest committing to three sessions to get a feel for what it is like, and we will then review this together.
If you would like to speak on the phone prior to arranging a consultation I can offer a free introductory call.
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👉 Please visit this page for full details about my appointments schedule, session options, and beginning therapy.
About my Background & Qualifications
I qualified as an Art Psychotherapist in 2013, after completing the Masters level training at Goldsmiths College, London. This is an immersive 3 year course, based upon a psychodynamic model. My path to becoming a therapist developed over many years of interest and research considering human life from different perspectives, and my own positive experiences of being a patient in psychotherapy.
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👉 See the About Me page for further information on my experience.
Further Information
These links are also accessible from the therapy pages menu at the top.​​
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Sessions, fees, and how therapy begins.
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What to expect from the sessions and therapeutic relationship.
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My background, professional experience and qualifications.
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The schools of thought that underpin my work.
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Introduction to the profession and working with creative processes in therapy.
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Therapy from a location convenient for you.
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A holistic approach to therapy and being in the world.
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For reflections on creativity, psyche, and healing.
You're Welcome to Get in Touch
​​To contact me please use the email address or contact form below (also at the foot of any page on this website).
It is useful to include some general background about what brings you to therapy, but there is no need to include personal information.
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I always respond to enquiries within 48 hours (unless on leave). If you do not see a reply please check your 'spam' folder, and contact me again if necessary.
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I am registered with the HCPC, and listed on the Counselling Directory, and Psychology Today.
