Brian Padden M.A. Dips. Coun.

About Me:

Hi, I am a qualified person-centred counsellor.

I have worked in mental health for over twenty years. Most of my early experience has been working in local primary and secondary schools. Initially as a sports coach (I am a qualified football coach) and teaching PE before moving to a hybrid role of supporting children who struggled with emotional regulation. His led to me studying child counselling and then go on to qualifying as a therapist for any age.

I specialise in supporting children and young people through the difficulties that modern life can throw at them.

I was the Mental Health Lead in a large local secondary school and was responsible for the emotional support of all the students, but particularly the children in the care system. I am still a therapist for children in care or who have experienced trauma.

I have also worked with adults, both male and female in local counselling agencies and supported people through a wide range of emotional and mental health issues. I continue to support adults in my private practice.  I find that for men, having a supportive male therapist who can provide a time each week to explore your thoughts, feelings and which periods and relationships from your boyhood has led to these thoughts and emotions.

My style of working is through a non-judgemental approach. I firmly believe that everyone, with the right support, has the capacity to overcome their problems and be the best version of themselves.

We work at a pace that works for you, we will cover topics that you wish to explore and understand better. Sometimes, counselling can be difficult, I’ll be there to support you or your loved one those these moments.

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