I am licensed in the UK as a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist and as a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. I have 20 years of professional clinical experience within the NHS and voluntary sectors. I have also provided clinical supervision to clinical and counselling psychologists; psychologists in training; counsellors and psychotherapists. I have clinical experience in helping others with depression, low-self esteem, stress and anxiety, bereavement, anxiety disorders, trauma, behavioural disorders, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, personality difficulties, neurodevelopmental disorders, parenting issues and child and adolescent mental health difficulties too.
There are various types of counselling/psychotherapy/psychological interventions, some are more suited for certain clients’ preferences than other forms of therapy/psychological support and again, some types of therapy/psychological interventions are more likely to be of benefit for particular issues than other therapeutic/psychological approaches. As a clinical psychologist and counselling psychologist, I have received specialist training and supervised clinical experience in Humanistic Therapy; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (inc. Third-Wave CBT) Behavioural Therapy; Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Approaches (MBSR/MBCT) and Schema Therapy. More importantly, clinical outcome research has repeatedly shown that the therapeutic relationship is vital to successful therapy outcomes, regardless of the type of therapy used; my 20 years of clinical experience testifies to this clinical truth.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
HCPC Psychologist #PYL04575
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I’ve had an incredibly positive experience working with Xen. From the very beginning, Xen displayed unwavering professionalism, compassion, and understanding. His personable and flexible approach and genuine concern and approach made me feel comfortable and supported during every session. I can’t recommend Xen highly enough to anyone seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and skilled therapist.
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Great
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I cannot express enough how transformative my experience with Xen has been. For years, I hesitated to seek therapy, questioning whether I truly needed it. However, working with Xen has not only alleviated my doubts but has also significantly boosted my self-confidence. His unwavering support and insightful guidance have provided me with a strong foundation to navigate life's challenges.
Xen possesses a unique ability to create a safe and encouraging environment, making it easy to open up and explore my thoughts and feelings. His expertise and genuine care have made him an invaluable ally in my personal growth journey. I wholeheartedly recommend Xen to anyone seeking a therapist who can serve as a steadfast support—a true "brick wall"—in their pursuit of mental well-being. You would be fortunate to have him in your corner.
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Xen has been helping me for the past year, he has been like a second set of eyes for and brain for me and helped me look at things in a new patient light. Through bad times and good he has reassured and comforted me and helped me find a way to the end of each tunnel with techniques and advice, a genuinely lovely person, I look forward to speaking to him and value his time and efforts! He has made the daunting task of therapy wholesome and easy.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Xen is the best therapist I have ever had.
Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I can’t recommend Xen enough. He has a kind a compassionate presence and provides valuable feedback and an safe environment to express and work through my feelings. I appreciate him greatly.
Written on Apr 28, 2024 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue