We all have struggles in our lives and one person in four in the United Kingdom suffers mental illness at some time.

This is a shocking fact and the stigma associated with our poor wellbeing can be isolating. Talking therapies can be very effective, some of the more commonly known approaches are Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Each of these approaches have an excellent potential in the healing process and are often effective. It is a fact that many people who enter therapy do so with little knowledge of how different therapies may suit particular difficulties and personal needs. The experience Charles has can provide valuable insight into recognising which therapy will best suit each individual.

Charles has worked within Mental Health Services as a manager for over eighteen years and has also gained substantial training, skill and experience as a Senior NHS Therapist. His successful private practice is also based on utilising a very wide range of skills, soundly matching need to ways forward and more importantly, always offering choices.

Charles Mead: ‘I have learnt that each person who becomes unwell suffers a unique difficulty, often with seemingly unknown causes. It is very common to suffer and struggle on alone, but when this becomes unbearable friends, family or carers will often try to help and do their best and often risk a profound increase in frustration and stress. The most effective interventions are those that are grounded on skilfully listening to each client and in full and equal collaboration, helping to agree and formulate the most effective way forward. My long and very varied experience can only help this process and therapy can unfold with understanding and clarity’.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, sessions are not available. Please visit www.counselling-directory.org.uk if you are seeking a counsellor. Thank you.

Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Registered on Government Voluntary BACP Independent Counsellor/Psychotherapist register.

Charles Mead Therapist, Short and Long term, providing Person Centred and Psychodynamic Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychological and Social Interventions (CBT, PSI), Problem Solving, Wellness and Recovery Practitioner, Personal Development, Supervision of Practitioners and Students. Working with people who may suffer Anxiety, Stress Panic, Depression, OCD, Fear, Loss, Hopelessness, Lost, Unhappiness, PTSD, Phobias, Isolation, Self Esteem, Confidence issues, Relationship Difficulties, Work Related Issues and Enduring Illness.