Hello! My name is Nathan Dean (he/him, cis/het), and I am a person-centered therapist based in the UK, working with clients all over the world. As a person-centered therapist, my role is to explore your lived experience; rather than give direct advice, we explore together what will work specifically for you, your circumstances, and your view of the world around you. Whether grief, depression, anxiety, or some of the more specific elements listed below, we can create a safe space together to explore your experiences. You can find out more about me from www.pronoiacounselling.com
I also bring in techniques and theories from other practices, such as gestalt and CBT, but I am always diving into other modalities to create a holistic approach for all my clients, whether part of the western canon of therapeutic techniques, or trying to decolonise my approach.
Below is a break down of what I can bring to your space. And this is key. This time is your time. Whatever you want to discuss, at the pace you feel is beneficial. I will guide, and challenge, where appropriate, but the core is that this is a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore what you have collected along lifes journey.
Mental Health MOT
Sometimes, we don’t need anything more than a check-in with ourselves. Therapy is often seen as an intervention when things get to their worst point, but we can also relate to our therapeutic spaces as ones to explore where we are at when things are going well, or when the changes are less dramatic or intense. A MHMOT may be exactly what we need for this, an initial six sessions of examining the elements of our life to see where can use improvement, what is working, and where we are going. We’ll use things such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs or the Japanese concept of Ikigai to map out where we’re at, and work from there.
Carers Support
My placement when training as a counsellor was the Carers Support Centre in my area. I learnt alot working with carers in terms of their needs, wants, and the social elements of what it means to care for a loved one, a family member, or friend. If you are in a position as a carer, and need a space to explore the feelings that come from such a role, I have experience in this area I would love to share with you. We can create a safe space suitable for exploring, specifically, the difficulties and successes of taking on a caring role, living alongside COVID, and the sociopolitical landscape that comes with this. This is your time to explore what it means to be a carer today.
Living with Disability
As someone with a stoma bag, I’ve come to learn how to live with Crohn’s Disease, an ileostomy stoma, and the world that comes with. Disabilities are not always visible, and the world is not always designed to be the most beneficial for those of us with such disabilities. Whether living with Crohn’s, IBS, Colitis, stoma, or other disabilities, gastric or otherwise, we can explore what it means to live with conditions that can affect our energy levels, require adjustments for the day to day, and need extra attention now COVID is in our environment. Suffice to say, with whatever ails us, we can find a way of centering back to you, the self, and what benefits you. As I say to all my clients, it isn’t about right or wrong, but what serves you and what doesn’t.
Grief, Depression, Anxiety
Grief, depression, and anxiety are key terms we often come across in therapeutic spaces. Whether the grief of a passed loved one, the loss of a job, a change of living situation, or any other shift, change, or loss, having a place to explore what that grief means to us and how to sit with it is important. As well as this, depression and anxiety are such well-spoken elements of the current climate of our world, and once again having a place to understand it, explore it, and find ways of living with it are important. With some experience working with clinically diagnosed conditions and the malaise of the modern world, we can use CBT and gestalt therapies - bringing you to the present moment - to alleviate these sensations.
Masculinity
The role of the man has changed. As I’ve worked with more and more people who identify as men, with he/him pronouns, or the conventional gender binary, it is evident that our relationship with our masculinity requires examination. Whether managing anger, emotional regulation, or investigating your life purpose, what motivates you, what your new role is in society, we can use the safe space of the therapeutic conversation to figure out what this means in todays landscape. Once again using gestalt to bring to the present, CBT to emotionally regulate, and socially conscious person-centered therapy for your lived experience, we can sit in your truth to find what concerns you, what benefits you, and what can serve you in the future. You are not alone.
Whatever concerns, problems, or emotions you may be facing currently, I endeavour to create a safe environment to explore your lived experience, the challenges of your life, and what will serve you moving forward. With my background in teaching (both mainstream and SEN), my person-centered approach, and my willingness to learn about different cultural, social, and political backgrounds, I hope we can work together to find what is best for you. This is your space. This is your time. This is your truth. Let’s explore it together.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Chronic pain illness and disability, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing Impaired, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS22-00169
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nathan Dean. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Nathan is an excellent therapist. Very supportive and attentive and is willing to mix things up if necessary. I'd happily recommend him to anyone that is looking for thoughtful insights with actionable steps.
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Nathan for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I've been working with Nathan for a couple of months now - and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Thanks to him, I feel I have made significant progress in all of the areas that brought me to BetterHelp. Even on the occasions when I don't feel like I need or want a session, Nathan always helps me to find value and meaning in the seemingly insignificant.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Nathan for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I consider myself extremely lucky to find Nathan. He is the most amazing, kind, supportive, professional therapist out there with whom I feel completely safe to explore the most vulnerable aspects of my own self exploration. I would recommend him without a single doubt and enjoy our sessions every single time!!!
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Nathan for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Nathan has been extremely respectful regarding my concerns. He alone has taught me more about myself than any other person. He always asks the right questions and always follows up each session with a quick recap, extra resources, and even more deep questions to think about between sessions. I have been extremely satisfied with my time with Nathan, and am grateful for his help in unraveling the mess that is my mind.
Written on Apr 21, 2024 after therapy with Nathan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Open and helpful therapist. Would recommend Nathan. He has helped me map out my thoughts and issues.
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Nathan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Professional and makes sure that I understand that this is my safe space to talk about anything without judgement.
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Nathan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd