I am licensed in the UK as a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist and as a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. I have 20 years of professional clinical experience within the NHS and voluntary sectors. I have also provided clinical supervision to clinical and counselling psychologists; psychologists in training; counsellors and psychotherapists. I have clinical experience in helping others with depression, low-self esteem, stress and anxiety, bereavement, anxiety disorders, trauma, behavioural disorders, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, personality difficulties, neurodevelopmental disorders, parenting issues and child and adolescent mental health difficulties too.
There are various types of counselling/psychotherapy/psychological interventions, some are more suited for certain clients’ preferences than other forms of therapy/psychological support and again, some types of therapy/psychological interventions are more likely to be of benefit for particular issues than other therapeutic/psychological approaches. As a clinical psychologist and counselling psychologist, I have received specialist training and supervised clinical experience in Humanistic Therapy; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (inc. Third-Wave CBT) Behavioural Therapy; Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Approaches (MBSR/MBCT) and Schema Therapy. More importantly, clinical outcome research has repeatedly shown that the therapeutic relationship is vital to successful therapy outcomes, regardless of the type of therapy used; my 20 years of clinical experience testifies to this clinical truth.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
HCPC Psychologist #PYL04575
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Xen is the best therapist I have ever had.
Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I can’t recommend Xen enough. He has a kind a compassionate presence and provides valuable feedback and an safe environment to express and work through my feelings. I appreciate him greatly.
Written on Apr 28, 2024 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
From my very first session with Xen, I knew I was in the presence of a therapist who truly listens and understands. His down-to-earth demeanor and calm approach have been a refreshing and vital part of my therapy journey.
I highly recommend Xen to anyone seeking a therapist who is not only skilled but also deeply compassionate and understanding.
Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 2 months
He is a great therapist. He has helped me make some breakthroughs about myself and not only that he has helped me live in the moment. He is a great therapist
Written on Jul 28, 2023 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I feel heard and understood. Exercises and tips that Xen has taught me are helping me cope with anxiety on a daily basis. The trick is - do the work consistently and never give up.
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
The sessions with Xen have been really helpful for me. He’s very open and keen to help. Doesn’t feel formal or forced, and is something I look forward to each week.
Written on Apr 19, 2023 after therapy with Xenophon ‘Xen’ for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd