Psychotherapy, Counselling, Life Coaching
Personal Development
Healing while learning and cultivating the art of living
Finding a therapist who has the right type of background and qualifications is paramount.
By working with me, you will experience a warm and supportive relationship as well as an opportunity to
better understand yourself and your psychology, and get to the bottom of things so that you can initiate change.
Working collaboratively, I will help you see your reality, what your “problems” are really about,
how to go about overcoming them, if necessary find out who you really are,
and work out how you can engage with life in better ways.
If you feel ready to start your journey of self-discovery and healing, get in touch.
An integrated approach to my work
is my recipe for success
I bring together all the scientific disciplines which are relevant to the study of human psychology.
These include the psychological and social
sciences, history and philosophy.
While sharing common traits with existing theoretical models, my psychotherapeutic framework
primarily relies on up to date scientific research,
in which I am constantly engaged.
Psychotherapeutic practice, research and my own personal development are weaved together in my work.
Essential to a proper understanding of human
psychology and to the identification of the best modes
of intervention for psychological support,
these three types of integration provide
the recipe which allows me to offer effective therapy
and successful personal development.
My credentials
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A sustained engagement in my own therapy and personal development and that of others from an early age
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24 years experience in private practice and various counselling organisations
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Top academic qualifications in psychology, psychotherapy and all the human sciences, as well as philosophy
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Over 30 years involvement in multidisciplinary academic research
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Several academic publications in peer reviewed journals. Currently writing three books which summarise my life work
What you get
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An in-depth exploration and analysis of your thoughts and emotions, and your life circumstances
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An analysis of your personality and psychological life, with an indication of the appropriate vocabulary to talk about it
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An identification and analysis of the root cause(s) of your issues and/ or worries and concerns
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A treatment and/or self-development plan to help you successfully deal with these
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An explanation of the roots of anxiety, depression, stress and other troublesome and/or challenging aspects of psychological life
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Information and guidance to help you develop self-care attitude and strategies, and an ability to self-coach
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Access to scientific, philosophical and spiritual knowledge which is relevant to you, when you need it
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An indication of which resources (books, movies, videos, techniques, therapies) are available to you, with guidance
My interaction style
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Non-judgmental, empathetic, supportive and warm
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Collaborative, involving dialogue to facilitate your self-reflections and the processing of your feelings
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Gentle and tactful yet engaged and sufficiently direct and challenging to foster change
Who comes to see me?
I work with individuals and couples aged 16 +
Typically, individuals and couples who contact me are looking for a therapy which entails going beyond telling their story to an empathetic ear. Their aim is to get to the crux of their issues and identify their root cause. They wish to better understand themselves and their lives, as well as what they need to change and how, with sometimes elements of coaching, to become a better version of themselves.
Some of the areas I can help you with
Experiencing
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Excessive worry, anxiety, depression, unhappiness, psychological distress & suffering
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Sadness, grief, anger, guilt, frustration, hopelessness, fear
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Low confidence, feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness, low self-esteem, self-loathing
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A difficulty to find meaning and purpose
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Life difficulties and challenges which are difficult to cope with, maybe overwhelming
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An inability to sustain good and healthy relationships
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A struggle to express and receive feelings, to make sense of them
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Difficulties to communicate your thoughts and feelings
Going through
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Existential questioning
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Socialisation issues, change or loss of identity
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Mid-life crisis
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Loss & bereavement
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Relationships
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Abuse, received or perpetuated
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Addictions such as porn, gaming, gambling
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Self-harm
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Sexuality and/or gender issues
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Suicidal thoughts
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Social-cultural exclusion or isolation
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Fear of death
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Spiritual issues, Near-death experience (NDE)
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Eco-anxiety
Wanting to know
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Why you feel and think the way you do and how to change this
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Yourself, your personality, who you are, your needs, the workings of human psychology
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Where you are in life and where you are going
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What you really value, what makes sense in/of your life
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How to make your life more congruent with who you truly are
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Your reason for being here, your journey as a human being
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Physical and psychological suffering, yours and that of others
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What is going on in your relationships, their dynamics
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How to communicate thoughts and feelings more effectively
Supporting you in a time of crisis and change
We currently live in a world in crisis, a world which is deeply changing. The situation created by the corona virus COVID-19 and the measures taken by the authorities, the financial and ecological crisis, the cultural, political and international climate of instability and uncertainty frequently generate fear and anxiety. They can raise many questions and doubts concerning the future of our world, as well as our own future. To better cope and function as human beings who try to go about the business of living their lives in the best possible way, it is becoming more and more necessary for us to (re)examine and (re)assess ourselves and our lives, and possibly also the world around us which requires more than ever to be made sense of. I can also help with that.
“Working with Guy made a big impact on myself and my life. I achieved all of my personal objectives and more."
Male, early fifties, Businessman
“I did not see Guy for very long, but his therapy has had a lasting impact on me.”
Female, late thirties, Charity Worker
“I believe that the style Guy uses - in which he takes a more active part in the sessions -
is the key thing for which I found his counselling helpful and successful.”
Female, mid-thirties, Human Resource Manager
“Guy is a kind, spiritual man whose understanding of people, both the human mind and soul makes him distinctive.”
Female, early fifties, Company Director & HealthCare Professional
“Whenever I talk to someone who is considering counselling, I usually tell them the same thing.
Firstly it is important to find the right therapist for you. For me, it was Guy
and I can honestly say that without his help, I would not be where I am now.”
Female, early sixties, Charity Worker
Some former clients talking about their experience with me
What next?
You can find out more about me by sending me an email or a text, or just giving me a quick call.
From there, we can make arrangements for a non-committal initial assessment session where we can discuss in more detail whether and how we could work together effectively.
All sessions are payable, including the initial session.