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.
As an Integrative Relational Psychotherapist my work is grounded is the feminist principles of equality, empowerment, intersectionality and social justice. During the last 13 years I have worked in women only and LGBTQIA+ spaces providing individual counselling to people who have experienced domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse, emotional neglect and trauma. I have extensive experience working with bereavement and loss having worked as a Counsellor in a Bereavement service for many years. I tailor my theoretical knowledge, clinical experience and therapeutic skills to find a collaborative way of working with you in order to identify the heart of the issue(s)
I am an Integrative Therapist providing time-limited and open-ended counselling to individuals (18+) online and in-person in North London. I offer a supportive, affirming space for you to explore and understand your experiences and feelings, and navigate a way forward that feels right for you. My practice is client-centred, collaborative and trauma-informed. I work with a wide range of issues with a particular focus on relationships, identity exploration, life transitions and trauma.
I’m a qualified therapist experienced in supporting individuals who identify as LGBT+ in addressing issues connected with self-esteem, self-worth and acceptance. My style is to encourage clients to speak in openness and confidence about difficult topics and emotions. You can be confident of working with someone who can understand the challenges you face, and above all, who has your back!
**I am accepting new clients** I am a transpersonal therapist (MA, MBACP)Â focusing on issues around self-worth, anxiety, and relational traumas, specialising in topics around love, relationships and intimacy. My practice is kink-aware, sex-positive and non-monogamy friendly. I work within a holistic and trauma-informed context, which includes body awareness and integrates transformational tools from modern trauma, attachment and nervous system research. I support you in creating a lasting inner change and sense of empowerment to move beyond limiting beliefs and old patterns and reconnect with your unique potential and purpose.
I work in Private Practice from Farringdon and New Cross Gate. I identify as queer and genderfluid. ​ After starting my working life as an actor, I began my counselling journey over 30 years ago as a Samaritan volunteer and spent 10 years working as a Counselling Supervisor at ChildLine. I managed METRO charity’s LGBTQIA+ Counselling service for 11-25 year olds, as well being responsible for covering the Over 25 service. I am a member of the Gendered Intelligence Network for Therapists and Counsellors. I also am a qualified teacher. Please see my website for current availability.
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