I am an experienced counsellor supporting clients in all aspects of life. I am committed to delivering client-centered support that gradually empowers individuals and enables them to make informed decisions. I possess a detailed understanding of the BACP Professional Conduct and Ethical Framework and apply such standards in interactions with clients and colleagues. Sound knowledge of various theoretical counseling approaches including Person-centred, CBT, Psychodynamic, and Solution-focused, and their application in real-world settings. My approach is integrative/pluralistic. Having been in practice for almost two decades, I have experience in most areas of therapy. Areas of expertise include bereavement, addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, brain injury, etc.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Cancer, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS22-04695
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #161333
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Colin is the counsellor I always needed. Intelligent, challenging, personable, thoughtful and professional. Colin has given me many tools that are applicable in my day to day life, which has given me my confidence back and the ability to be in the driving seat of my own life.
Utterly invaluable.
Written on Mar 02, 2025 after therapy with Colin for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Fantastic therapist, cannot recommend enough
Written on Feb 28, 2025 after therapy with Colin for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
A competent, innovative, broad and caring therapeut to trust. I highly recommend him.
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Colin for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Colin is a good listener and uses his experience to guide the sessions well
Written on Jun 09, 2024 after therapy with Colin for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Colin was excellent. Thoughtful and identified some key things for me to work on.
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Colin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Colin has had a huge positive impact on my life. He is understanding and helpful. Would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Colin for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes