I am an Accredited and Registered Person-Centred and CBT Therapist (BACP Accredited), as well as a Certified Schema Therapist (ISST) with extensive experience in working with complex trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, and autism. I also support clients dealing with anxiety, anger, and depression.
My training includes:
• Mentalization-Based Therapy for Families (MBT-F)
• CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT for PTSD (Anna Freud Centre)
• ADOS-2 Assessment Training (Autism)
• Motivational Interviewing (Tavistock & Portman)
I work collaboratively with clients to facilitate change, process grief, overcome trauma, build resilience, and reduce unhelpful thinking patterns. I also provide parental support and guidance.
My approach is client-led, motivational, and strength-based, tailored to help individuals achieve their personal goals. I draw on skills from CBT and DBT to support emotional regulation and cognitive change. For those navigating difficult life events, I offer a non-directive counselling approach that supports healing through acceptance, insight, and self-compassion.
I understand that beginning therapy can feel daunting. However, having a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental space to explore your experiences can be a powerful turning point. Talking about what’s troubling you can help normalise your experience, offer clarity, and support meaningful and lasting change.
I hold a first class degree in BA Hons in Person-Centred counselling and psychotherapy, (Middlesex University) and went onto receive an A in both my certificate and Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (accredited through the University of the West of Scotland UWS). I have completed training in Motivational Interviewing at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.
Due to my background in working with trauma I completed training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills (DBT) and training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (TF-CBT) throught the Anna Frued Center.
Most recently I completed the training in Mentalization Based Therapy for families (MBT-F)(Anna Frued centre) and I am a certified Schema Therapist (ISST).
It can be a very difficult decision for some clients to seek support but often this can be life changing and I look forward to supporting on this journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Jealousy, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #267042
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Neill Hughes has been a very good therapist. He is insightful and direct. He listens to all of my concerns, problems, past experiences and present situations I have found myself in and the impact that everything has had on me. My reactions and behaviours and the effects it has all had on my mental health and how I’m dealing with things. How I cope with and communicate my feelings. He can understand and help me to identify what I need to do and what to prioritise and focus on. I recognise that I’m calmer, not as reactive and I can regulate my emotions a lot more now than before. So I’d recommend him.
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Neill for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Working with Neill over the last 18 months has been a transformative experience that has fundamentally changed my life.
I cannot recommend him highly enough for anyone looking to make a profound change in their mental health!
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Neill for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
An excellent person to chat things through with. Incredibly down to earth with good advice
Written on Feb 01, 2023 after therapy with Neill for 1 month on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Neill is vert helpfully and also has helped me out alot with anxiety and depression and is very easy person to open up too and great for sending material to help in recovery strongly recommend him
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Neill for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Neill has been a massive help to me so far and he’s always on time and provide the correct help
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Neill for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Great guy, easy to talk to very down to earth and will help make sense of whatever emotions your feeling.
Written on Dec 19, 2021 after therapy with Neill for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes