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Psychotherapy delivered online and in person in St.Albans

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📞 Call or message: 07977 572418

✉️  Email: therapystalbans@gmail.com

Psychotherapy & Counselling in St Albans

Taking the first step in seeking help when life is becoming overwhelming can be daunting.
I'm here to make that easier. 

I'm a fully qualified psychotherapist (DipMSc, BACP and UKCP Registered at Level 7) offering compassionate, confidential therapy in St Albans and online. For over 12 years, I've worked with clients across Hertfordshire who are navigating addiction, relationship difficulties, midlife transitions, anxiety, and depression.

In our work together, we'll create a safe space to gently explore what's brought you here - both past experiences and present challenges - and work toward meaningful change and healing.

I provide psychotherapy and counselling for all adults (aged 16+). Whether you're navigating recent life changes - such as divorce, bereavement, or job loss - or dealing with persistent anxiety and dissatisfaction, I can help you find clarity and ease.

This includes supporting young adults facing post-COVID challenges, addiction issues, ADHD, or key life transitions, as well as older adults navigating career transitions, addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.

Are we the product of our circumstances, or our decisions? 

I provide a completely confidential, empathic space to explore whatever is troubling you.

I have a special interest and experience in working with all addictions, including alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, eating disorders and sex addictions, along with co-dependency (compulsive people pleasing). 

Other areas I specialise in are relationship issues, low ​self-esteem, depression, people pleasing (codependency), various anxiety problems and anger management.

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If you’d like to arrange an appointment or have any questions, please feel free to get in touch

📞  Call or message: 07977 572418

📧  Email: therapystalbans@gmail.com

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Whatever is causing you to feel uneasy, we can work together to calm the headwinds — and perhaps even find opportunities within what may feel like difficulties.

 

The challenges you face might be long-standing patterns or more recent life events such as divorce, bereavement, redundancy, or work-related stress. Often, experiences from childhood lie behind adult struggles; together, we can gently explore these roots and work towards healing old wounds.

No one sets out to be an addict. When a dependence on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviour becomes overwhelming, you need specialised help.

 

I offer confidential addiction counselling in St Albans and Hertfordshire to help you face what may feel like an iron ball chained to your ankle. I have extensive experience in treating alcohol addiction, drug dependence, gambling, and co-dependency (compulsive people pleasing), working towards freedom and long-term recovery.

Relationship difficulties can be one of the most common and distressing sources of stress. Whether you’re finding it hard to communicate with your partner or experiencing a breakdown in trust, I offer relationship therapy in St Albans to help you find a way forward.

 

I work with both individuals and couples to explore and clarify the challenges you’re facing — including communication problems, conflict resolution, or separation. I have completed extensive post-qualification training in couples counselling through a BACP-accredited and COSRT-validated course.

Services

Fees & Appointments

Individual therapy: £85 per session

Couples therapy: £120 per session

Reduced rate (£65) available for students or those on lower incomes — limited availability.

Sessions are usually held weekly and can take place in person or online.

Contact

📞  Call or message: 07977 572418

📧  Email: therapystalbans@gmail.com
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"I started seeing Derrick online during the 2020 pandemic and I believe it's the best decision I've made for myself. He's an amazing therapist who not only listens but responds in a kind, understanding and not judgemental way. I can't imagine where I would have been without his help."

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Derrick Tempest,
36 Gladeside,
St. Albans
AL4 9JA
Email: therapystalbans@gmail.com
07977572418
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