I am a Consultant Psychotherapist. My therapeutic practice has evolved from a life-long interest in philosophy, psychology, human rights and social justice. I am a family man: my wife is a professor of philosophy, and I have a son and four daughters of whom I'm very proud. I love animals, walking in nature and cycling. I also teach Judo, write poetry and love to sing.
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I believe that human beings desire to be, and to be something; to escape from pain and sorrow; and to achieve wellbeing and happiness. My professional involvement with psychology began when I taught child-psychology about 40 years ago. I love my work as a psychotherapist. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is paramount, and my approach is to first develop this trust with my clients. As they experience the difficulties and anxieties of life, human beings have an unlimited capacity to grow, as I have been privileged to witness over the past 40 years.
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I am able to offer individual psychotherapy for a range of difficulties with issues such as Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Addictions, Compulsive Behaviours, Phobias, Panic Attacks, Low Self-esteem, Sexual Identity, PTSD and other Traumatic Conditions, Loss, Bereavement, Self-harm, Spirituality and Work-related issues. I also support people facing cancer diagnosis or chronic illness. My practice includes working with LGBT+.
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I have wide experience with cultural diversity and with a wide range of clients: artists, doctors, health workers, teachers, lecturers, company directors, musicians, lawyers, pensioners, refugees, students and therapists.

I specialise in Existential and Integrative Psychotherapy. I'm engaged in ongoing research, which informs and updates my clinical practice. I supervise individual and group counsellors and teach Phenomenology as a psychotherapeutic discipline.
 
Outside of my therapeutic practice, I chair a mental health charity and another charity working for distressed children and families worldwide.