I am a fully qualified counsellor living and practising in the Scottish Borders, UK. My early studies in counselling and psychotherapy were integrative, combining person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. I completed my professional training on a psychodynamic course that focused on human relations and the connections we form with others, starting at birth and extending throughout our lifetimes.
My way of being and working with clients blends different aspects of my training: acceptance, empathy and openness encourage growth and self-healing; an awareness of our interactions shed light on past and present relationships. Nature and our place in the environment have always been deeply important to me, and I am happy to consider outdoor and walking therapy. I also have a long-standing interest in existentialism, believing that we all have the capacity to create meaning and find peace within ourselves, no matter how chaotic or painful life is.
Over the past five years, I have built up hundreds of hours in practice with clients of all ages and backgrounds, helping them come to terms with issues such as trauma, abuse, bereavement, relationship breakdown, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, isolation, body dysmorphia, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and sexual identity.
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Dissociation, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Young adult issues
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS21-01818
Reviews
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I am at at the early stages of my journey, but Sean made me feel completely comfortable talking about things I generally struggle to talk about.
Theres no judgement, and he naturally navigates the direction based on my goals.
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Amazing therapist - always feel like one session isn’t enough due to how well the conversation flows. Fantastic listener and validates how I feel. Offers great advice and coping mechanisms
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Sean for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great listener and very insightful. Would recommend
Written on Aug 19, 2025 after therapy with Sean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Very helpful and insightful. Learned a lot about myself and look forward to continue growing and learning.
Written on Aug 18, 2025 after therapy with Sean for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Sean listens and has great advice, he really hears what I am saying and responds to everything. He uses his own experiences to relate and I think he is a great therapist
Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Sean for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sean is insightful, sympathetic and clearly experienced in his field. I have already gained a lot from our sessions and I really appreciate his perspective. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with Sean for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Highly recommended
Written on Jan 10, 2025 after therapy with Sean for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He is very attentive. He has an insanely good attention span. Super wise and knows when to interject. An excellent listener and can give very good advice.
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I feel as though I got what I was looking for when starting therapy. I wanted someone who listens to me and to feel like I am being heard and my concerns are taken seriously whatever it might be. Sean comes across as honest and authentic, which I greatly appreciate.
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Good listening skills, experience and wisdom are some of the good qualities of Sean Trevarthen. He help me to understand why I felt lost and to find my way to the better future than I was heading.
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Sean for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Sean is an experienced and warm therapist who has helped me hugely to understand myself and some of my unhealthy relationship patterns. He has shown a lot of empathy throughout our sessions and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for support with any issues . I felt very safe with him and was able to open up about anything that was troubling me at the time.
Written on Dec 05, 2023 after therapy with Sean for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I feel very lucky to have matched with Sean for my betterhelp journey. Talking with him is a very creative process for me. He often challenges our discussions with the right questions that stick with me afterwards.
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Sean for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Sean.
He has been helpful, attentive and supportive and offered me a safe space to work through things. I would strongly recommend him to anyone.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Sean for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I enjoy talking to Sean. Makes me feel better about myself,
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Sean for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Sean is a great listener and always asks the right questions that last in my thoughts for a long time. He has helped me to already improve a lot and I look forward to future sessions. Very recommendable
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Top quality: listening, caring, supporting, new approaches/mindsets, encouraging reflection, open minded and accepting to all I've had to share.
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
Helpful, reassuring and challenging, addressing range of topics and sharing expertise along with exploring ways forward. Ideal and brilliantly helpful.
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and adhd
I’ve really related with Sean he’s been such a sounding board for me!
He listens and respects my concerns and always helps me assess and question how I should tackle and cope with my problems
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
I have been working with Sean for a couple of months now. He has been great in helping me think in a different perspective and has listened to me and made a safe space for me to share openly with comfort on certain situations or thoughts. Thank you Sean, you’ve been great !
Written on Nov 24, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
No judgement and great listener. Makes it easy to work through my thoughts.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Sean is a brilliant therapist, who listens and builds great rapport with his clients.
Written on Oct 08, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very nice
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Sean is not only extremely knowledgeable and informative, but is also very caring and supportive. I have had 4-5 sessions with Sean, which have ended in laughs, reduced anxiety and feeling more hopeful in general.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Sean has been a phemominal support with pulling me through the darkness. Every session was different but Sean remained calm, warm, super understanding and non judgemental making me feel comfortable in all my sessions. I am so grateful to have matched with Sean and I hope anyone in need can find a great therapist like Sean.
Thank you Sean and I wish you all the best!
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
My sessions with Sean are great. Very thought-provoking and reflective with some strategies to move forward. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of support.
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I've been really enjoying my sessions with Sean: plenty of discoveries, new perspectives and constructive ways to move forward in the future. I highly recommend Sean and I look forward to my future sessions with him.
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning parenting issues, and self esteem
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