Oliver Backhouse

Increasingly, we lead stressful and pressured lives and this inevitably affects our mood, our relationships and thus our productivity, creativity and ability to cope. Talking to family and friends can help of course, but there's nothing quite like an objective view from someone independent and qualified to help. Whether you have a specific problem to resolve, a deep-seated or complex emotional issue or a general sense of dissatisfaction in life for no apparent reason, counselling and psychotherapy could help you find clarity, understanding and relief, as well as a way to realise your potential.

I am a psychosynthesis trained therapist, counsellor and life-coach having originally qualified in 2003 with a Post Graduate Diploma in psychosynthesis therapy gained at the Psychosynthesis and Education Trust in London. My approach is down-to-earth. I offer a style of therapy developed as I completed my training as a therapist and one that continues to develope with ongoing training. I am BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered and work in accordance with their ethical framework and also BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies) registered. Confidentiality is guaranteed. I will not pass on any information about a client in accordance with BACP code of best practice.