I’m a trauma-informed somatic therapist, voice coach, and vocal rehabilitation specialist. My work sits at the intersection of trauma, the nervous system, voice, and communication. I support people to heal trauma, reclaim authentic expression, and restore trust in their voice; both literally and emotionally. I grew up just outside Glasgow in a working-class town as the child of Irish parents. From early on I was fascinated by people and how they communicated, what they said, and what they didn’t. Much of that curiosity came from trying to understand how to fit in, how to stay safe, and how to hide
Hello and welcome to my site. My name is Derek Williams and I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist and ensure that my work is not limited to one school of therapy. I try to ensure my approach is unique for each client. My various qualifications (both commercial and psychotherapeutic) coupled with past experience of working as a solicitor in the City of London enables me to work with clients in an innovative and creative fashion. I work remotely over the internet using Zoom, Skype or FaceTime. I also provide supervision for psychotherapists as required by the BACP and UKCP see my website at www.psychotherapy-supervision.co.uk for further details.
Modern, trauma-informed therapist holding an advanced accreditation in GSRD therapy. I specialise in abuse (specifically narcissism), addiction. sex work/adult industry professionals, kink and relationships. Since setting up as a therapist in 2013, I have worked and trained in a large range of issues. I combine different therapeutic styles and theories, with my own knowledge from lived experiences, to create an approach which is warm, non-judgemental but willing to get deep into the root of what is happening for you. I will work with you on changes that you want to make or areas that you want to explore.
I am a psychotherapist and Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) dedicated exclusively to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. My practice utilises the framework of Transactional Analysis (TA) to assist clients in achieving greater autonomy, whether by processing past experiences or fostering a more authentic way of living today. As TA is a modality centred on growth and change, we will work collaboratively to explore the issues you bring to therapy, aiming to shift ingrained patterns of thought, feeling, and behaviour. I have extensive experience in supporting clients through complex mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, identity, and relational difficulties. Furthermore,
I’m a trans-female who is a qualified counsellor and offering online sessions to clients from within the UK. My motives to become a counsellor stem from my own gender identity & the idea that I want to help others who are going through the same process of transitioning. Previously I was Global Gender Identity Officer for a large bank’s Rainbow Network and have Co-Founded a peer to peer transgender support group.
I offer safe, non-judgemental and inclusive counselling and psychotherapy online. I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a Psychologist, with clinical experience since 2010. Following extensive practice in London, I currently work online, offering sessions in English, Greek, or Spanish. I work with adults and couples dealing with a wide range of difficulties; individuals affected by DV, abuse, and trauma; and with our LGBTQI+ and neurodivergent communities. My practice is queer and trans affirmative, intersectional, trauma and dissociation informed.Â
I provide a confidential and non-judgemental space, where my clients can explore their concerns at their own pace. I support my clients with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, bereavement, bereavement by suicide, abuse, eating disorders, LGBTQI+, race, neurodiversity, disability, relationship/family issues, work stress and trauma.
Looking for a therapist can be a daunting experience, especially if things are tough for you right now, but you have taken the first step! I have experienced many times, both as a counsellor and personally in therapy, how people begin to feel less burdened and overwhelmed in their life when they feel really heard and accepted without judgement or criticism. I believe that the counselling relationship is a collaborative and dynamic process, and I am always receptive to feedback, as it can shape the dynamic between us. In therapy, sometimes things can feel worse before it feels more manageable.
I am an integrative, person centred and compassion focused psychotherapist. My therapeutic style is adapted to the needs and experiences of LGBTQIIA+ /gender, sexuality, and relationship diverse clients . It is collaborative, neuro-divergent affirmative and trauma informed. I hold advanced accreditation through Pink Therapy, reflecting the depth of my understanding and experience working with this client group. The personal qualities of empathy, unconditional acceptance and authenticity are at the heart of my work, and the values of empowerment and anti-oppression are its ethical foundation.  I identify as trans; non-binary; neurodivergent; white; able-bodied.
I provide a confidential, ethical and identity-affirming therapy service for adults and young people, and transparent clinical supervision service for trainee and qualified counsellors, therapists and psychologists. As a therapist, I help people who want to understand themselves better, people who want to process traumatic experiences, navigate difficult feelings, experiences and identity crises, build healthier self-esteem, and to feel more themselves again – whatever that may mean for each person. To do so, I tailor my practice to my clients’ unique circumstances and draw on over 5 years of experience as an integrative therapist.
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