Counsellor Profile - Christopher Beal

People who are receiving therapy from me often asked themselves;

• Why do I feel anxious all the time?

• I just cannot bring myself to get through the day, does life have to be like this?

• Why do I not feel happy?

• I just cannot see a way out. Am I just destined to struggle?

The therapy I offer aims to address questions like this. People who I support are able to use therapy to "take back control of their lives", for example;

• Improving their relationships

• Finding meaning in their lives

• Learning new ways to manage their mental health

• Finding clarity in chaotic situations

• leaving a feeling of hopelessness behind in place of peace and purpose

I understand it is a crucial part of therapy to understand how your psychotherapist operates, and that they are a "good match" for you. A few areas to give you a flavour of who I am are;

• I use a "down to earth" approach as a psychotherapist. While I hold the knowledge and training to help people, such as yourself. I ensure to bring this into the therapy room in an accessible and "no nonsense" way. You have made the important step of reaching out for therapy, and I value ensuring that the process is accessible and relatable. 

• I tailor therapy to each person I support. No two people are the same, and that means that no two therapy processes should be the same. I work in an integrative way, which means that I can use different approaches, skills and exercises depending on your needs.

• I hold empathy as one of the most important elements of therapy. No person I support should feel like they are being judged, or not understood, my therapy room is a safe space to be yourself, and trust that I am only interested in supporting you to benefit from therapy in the way that you want to. 

• If my profile has resonated with you, I encourage you to reach out to me, via phone, or email for a free 15 minute introductory call. During this call we will get to know each other, clarify any questions you have about therapy, tailor therapy to you as an individual, and begin the journey of self discovery together. 

Qualifications

• Mental Health First Aid

• Level 4 Diploma in Counselling

• Level 3 in Counselling Skills

Experience

• I have worked as a psychotherapist for recognised organisations such as Mind.

• I have worked as a psychotherapist in specialist services for the LGBTQIA+ community. 

• I have worked in services catering to the south east asian community.

• I have supported people experiencing social isolation to return to the community to great outcomes. 

• I have supported people with learning difficulties to live rich and indepenant lives to great outcomes. 

• I have done a lot of work in corporate workplaces to champion mental wellness to great outcomes. The has included building teams, providing individual support, and challenging the stigma around mental ill health.