Counselling in King's Cross, London

As an integrative therapist and coach, Michael offers a caring and compassionate therapeutic approach focused on relationships, trauma, and recovery. His therapy model is based on the relationship we have with ourselves - and how that plays out in our connection to others. As a result of changes in our awareness and perspective, we can grow and transform through insight, experience and the expression of our feelings. Working experientially helps to break down barriers to emotional intimacy and to release unhealthy or addictive coping strategies, creating a space in which to heal and thrive.

I am a BACP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Supervisor and Workplace Mediator. I offer weekly sessions online at present. With a free initial telephone consultation. People come to therapy with varying levels of anxiety about making changes in their lives. As a therapist I draw from a range of approaches to provide support and safety to face the risk of change.

People come to therapy for a number of different reasons. Whereas some may struggle with low mood, anxiety, relationship issues, body image, unprocessed emotions to name a few issues, there is often an underlying sense of knowing that things can be different. Deep down we might even have a sense that we are already OK just as we are. Often at moments when we feel at ease, safe and open we come to experience something closer to 'home.' Coming into a caring therapeutic relationship can help us reconnected with ourselves as we learn to familiarise ourselves and heal abandoned, unintegrated parts of ourselves.

Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you have a need to prove to others that you are good enough? Do you depend on the opinions of other people? Do you have repetitive scenarios in your relationships? Are you fed up with your old habits? Whatever challenges you have it is very important to understand that we are all learning and nobody is perfect, otherwise we would not be here on the planet Earth. I invite you to explore and release what is on the way to the real You, what is holding you back. Imagine what it would feel like to have a true freedom in your life. What would it look like? What would it sound like?

Thank you for visiting my page. I am a registered psychotherapeutic counsellor. I support individuals with their general wellbeing, with particular areas of anxiety and stress, either on a short or long term basis. My main interests and expertise are helping people through significant change, connecting people with their feelings. Counselling can involve different types of loss. I have worked with bereavement, working with depression, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional and financial) anxiety and stress. I see clients face to face in WC1X, E17 and NW5, as well as over Zoom

As a therapist, I believe in the ability of individuals to heal and better their lives, transforming difficulties, trauma, and anxiety into personal insight. If you or you and your partner are experiencing relationship or sex difficulties, feel at loss, and wish to transform them into growth and understanding, I am here to help you.

If you are feeling alone and experiencing difficulties or going through the same issues again and again, we can bring a sense of health and forward movement to your life.

Seeking help is brave, finding the right therapist essential. So, let me tell you about myself. I am passionate about helping families and individuals navigate a range of complexities/dilemmas/relationships. You might be feeling hopeless or too cautious around others. Occasionally we all experience these feelings, but gradually these wear us down. I specialise in helping people affected by emotional/relationship difficulties to change and reconnect. These include: improving relationships, communication; anxiety/depression; trauma; parenting issues; post-adoption; separation/divorce; loss/grief; education/work issues and other issues

People come to counselling/therapy for a range of issues including relationships, stress, fear or anxiety, confidence & self-esteem, procrastination, unhelpful habits or addictions & a whole range of other issues. In the beginning my role is to get to know you, understand who you are, listen why you have come, why you are the way you are, what you might need. I usually ask a lot of questions to find out about you now and what brings you to counselling, a little about your past, to find out how counselling can help alongside considering not only any underlying issues but also how you may want to live your life to your full potential.

My mission as a Gestalt psychotherapist is to guide individuals towards greater awareness and integration of their perceptions and feelings. Through a supportive therapeutic relationship, I aim to help clients explore and understand their internal experiences, and to develop the skills and resources necessary to live more fully in the present moment. Through an integrative approach that combines mindfulness techniques, somatic awareness, and cognitive-behavioural strategies, I strive to help individuals develop a deeper connection to their authentic selves, and cultivate more meaningful and satisfying relationships with others.

I'm a UKCP and BACP registered psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and EMDR therapist. My approach is integrative and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches including CBT, Existential, Jungian & Transpersonal. For trauma/PTSD and early relational/attachment issues, I offer EMDR, may include body-centred work (mindfulness/therapeutic yoga/Qi Gong) and draw on relevant trauma treatment models, including sensorimotor psychotherapy. I work with individuals and couples and offer therapy as a safe, non-judgmental and empathic space in which you can talk in confidence about whatever is troubling you. Zoom sessions also possible.

I am a fully accredited integrative counsellor specialising in CBT therapy. Over the years I have helped many clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, loss, failure, perfectionism, procrastination, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Phobia (or Social Anxiety Disorder), Asperger's syndrome (and their families), narcissistic abuse, and childhood trauma. I am also trained in hypnotherapy and psychodynamic therapy in order to help with addictions and behaviours such as smoking, drinking, weight issues and the many of the issues above.

Choosing a therapist can be daunting. There are so many types of therapy out there. It can help to know a little about the way your therapist works. My view is that we all have the potential to lead fulfilling lives but we sometimes get stuck along the way. My task is to work alongside you, creating a warm, supportive and non-judgemental environment for us to figure out what isn’t working for you and support you to find more creative ways to face what life throws your way. You might have a specific goal we work towards or you might not know exactly what you need but feel you need someone to speak to. That's fine.

I support clients within a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, providing the time and space for you to talk about the difficult issues you may be experiencing. I have worked with clients seeking help with issues including - anger, anxiety, bereavement, bullying, disconnection, feeling stuck, finding your voice, grief, identity and difference, life changes, loneliness, loss, marginalisation issues, parenthood, post-natal difficulties, shyness, & stress. An area of work I am also interested in is supporting clients in coping with the legacy of a difficult start in life. Sessions offered via telephone, Skype and Zoom.

Therapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where a trusting therapeutic and professional relationship between patient and therapist is established with time. My work is based on psychoanalytic principles and practice, which takes into account the place of unconscious forces in every day life. Sometimes problems have roots in early experiences which we might not be aware of and can have a significant impact on our everyday life.

I am a BACP-accredited integrative therapist and my practice is influenced by a variety of therapeutic approaches. My focus is relational, attachment-informed and embodied. This means I believe we can gain as much insight from how we interact, as from the content of what we say. My practice draws on childhood, inter-generational and wider cultural experiences to make sense of thoughts, feelings and sensations in the present. I believe that working with our physicality and paying attention to our bodily sensations can enhance our understanding of ourselves.

Anxiety, depression, lack of purpose or motivation, bereavement, general feelings of loss, disconnection from oneself or life ... these are just some of the things that lead people to seek psychotherapy. The rhythm of once or twice-weekly meetings creates a space to contain, untangle, reconnect, discover meaning, and imagine ...

I am a clinical psychologist who specialises in individual psychotherapy. I welcome meeting with adults who are looking to attend therapy for mental health treatment or simply for personal reflection. You might be struggling with general feelings of unhappiness or feel caught in self-defeating patterns of behaviour, and I would want to meet with you to understand why this is. I have worked for over 7 years in complex mental health settings in the NHS, meaning I have experience of treating a variety of mental health diagnoses. For more information on my qualifications and services please visit my website www.seanmalkin.com

At times of difficulty it can be helpful to explore your concerns with a trained practitioner and consider possible solutions in a safe and confidential setting. The focus of therapeutic work is centred on your experience, helping you to clarify the issues that are troubling you, your thoughts and feelings and enabling you to find solutions. This work can provide a way forward and help at times of crisis when difficulties can be extreme, such as depression and anxiety. It can also be helpful when there is a lack of enjoyment of life or recurring difficulties in relationships. Counselling can bring you a greater awareness of choice.