Psychotherapy
with soul & depth
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. All that you'll need is a quiet and private space, stable internet connection, and a device with a camera (computer or tablet is preferable).
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, including the issues and themes I help people to explore, how working together can benefit you, and some practical details about getting started including fees and session options. You will find focussed information throughout the other pages.​
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Contacting me - Finding a suitable therapist is not always easy, so 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.
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
Thank you for visiting. I have decided not to 'brand' my therapy practice by giving it a name, because I feel it's really important that you have the sense of meeting a person - Andrew, rather than a service or business. I see it as an effort to make an honest human-to-human connection, which is what Psychotherapy is all about.
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​The origins of the word psychotherapy meant to 'care for the soul', and I feel this is very relevant to the therapeutic work I do with people today. The word soul can be seen from different perspectives.
In a spiritual sense soul is something that exists independent of the personal 'self'. Or we could use it as a way of referring to the deepest and most authentic aspects of who we are as individuals. It can also suggest particular qualities when a person, work of art, a place, or even food is described as soulful. Another way to get a sense of what the word means for you, is to consider what seems to be absent when something feels 'soulless'.
I approach psychotherapy as an act of soul-making. At its essence, therapy with me is about nurturing the lifelong process of becoming who you are, or being true to your own deepest nature.
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The type of therapy I offer draws mainly from a group of well known and researched approaches to psychological healing and self-discovery, broadly defined as Depth Psychology, which includes psychodynamic and Jungian theory and practice, amongst others.
👉 See the Depth Psychology page for further information on the theoretical models that underpin my work, and how they can be beneficial.
👉 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, which means I'm registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and abide by their standards of conduct, performance, and ethics. It's understandable if you feel unsure about a therapy with 'Art' in the name. Art Psychotherapy / Art Therapy is an established profession in 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?' page provides further information on the specific benefits of using art materials during the therapy session.
Reasons For Coming to Therapy
At the beginning you may find it isn't 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 help with.
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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Love 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
Here are some of the changes it is possible to work towards. They are deliberately quite broad, which allows you to recongise your own version of them within your life.
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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.
What Might be Making it Difficult to Come to Therapy?
I mention these examples to let you know 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.
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Will This Kind of Psychotherapy Suit 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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I believe therapy with a sense of depth needs to feel different from meeting for a chat, but also that it can be very valuable for both client and therapist to allow a sense of humour into the sessions when appropriate.
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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 stories.
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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 a little different 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 psychotherapy 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 for planning purposes, and commit to paying for sessions as arranged, in accordance with a 48 hour cancellation policy.
Sessions and Fees
I offer two basic options of meeting weekly, or twice per month.
All sessions are 1 hour.
An alternative option are monthly appointments of 90 minutes. 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 think about this decision.
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Short-term basis of 4 to 12 sessions decided upon at the outset.
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Open-ended with no fixed end date for longer-term work 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 90 minute session.
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What to expect first
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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.
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 experience of being a client 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 deeper 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.
