Chris Beale

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

Hi there, I'm Chris, a cis-gendered gay man and chartered psychologist. As a psychologist, I specialise in all kinds of anxiety (including OCD), depression, panic disorder, trauma, workplace stress, loneliness and disconnection. As a gay man, I have further insights into the impact of shame, internalised homophobia, attachment difficulties and relationship challenges. For many years I have been very engaged with the LGBTIQ+ community, and so have an appreciation of the unique problems and challenges faced in the community.

Sexual identity:

Gender identity: Male

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Intersex: No

Personal pronouns: He/Him

Accredited GSRD Therapist: Yes

Qualifications - Links to websites:

HCPC: PYL34403 BPS: 433862 Website Nightingale Hospital BUPA Psychology Today Counselling Directory

Qualifications - Additional:

Masters of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Behavioural Science
Certified Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist
Certified EMDR practitioner

Experience and approach:

I have been working in private practice for many years in the UK and Australia across diverse populations. I have worked with specific LGBTIQ+ organisations to provide psychological and organisational support, as well as with a private psychiatric hospital.

I'm also an experienced workplace mental health practitioner and coach, helping organisations and individuals to pre-emptively manage mental health.

I use an integrative approach primarily informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and CBT. I am also able to provide EMDR for trauma as a qualified practitioner. Additionally, I use elements of schema therapy and humanistic approaches.

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