Nice to meet you

I’m Brett, a BACP‑registered integrative counsellor, working online and in Bexley, South‑East London.

My route into counselling hasn't been a straight line. I studied psychology before spending many years working across financial services and the charity sector, and later moved into community wellbeing and social care.

Those different experiences have shaped the way I see people and the difficulties they can find themselves navigating. Work, relationships, family, expectations, identity and major life changes don't happen in isolation, and sometimes it can be difficult to know where one problem ends and another begins.

I'm originally from South Africa and have lived in the UK for many years. Moving between countries and cultures has also shaped my understanding of identity, belonging and what it can feel like when you don't quite feel at home in the world around you.

I don't see my experience as giving me the answers to your problems. You are the expert in your own life. What I bring is curiosity, professional training, experience of different worlds and a willingness to explore what is happening alongside you.

How I Work

My integrative approach draws from psychodynamic, existential and cognitive perspectives, all rooted in a warm, person-centred approach.

What to expect

In our sessions, you'll find a space that is entirely yours. We'll start by exploring what brings you to therapy today, allowing your story to unfold naturally. My role is to listen and offer reflections that help you gain clarity on your feelings and experiences.

Setting the Pace

Therapy is not a race. We set the pace together, ensuring you feel comfortable and in control of the depth of our exploration. Whether we need to linger on a difficult moment or move towards actionable change, the rhythm is always collaborative.

Safety & Confidentiality

Your privacy is held with the highest regard. Everything we discuss is kept in strict confidence, adhering to the ethical standards of the BACP. There are some circumstances where confidentiality may need to be discussed, particularly where there are serious concerns about someone's safety or the safety of another person.

The Therapeutic Bond

The relationship between counsellor and client is an important part of the work. It is based on mutual respect, honesty and trust. Being able to talk openly about what is happening between us can sometimes help us understand patterns in other relationships too.

Qualifications, Experience & CPD Training

Core Qualifications

Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 6)
Inter-Psyche Training Institute, a BACP-accredited training provider

The Inter-Psyche Training Institute was embedded within the Kent and Medway NHS Mental Health Trust, providing a strong professional foundation for my training.

BA (Hons) Industrial Psychology

Registrations

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

Professional Experience

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked across financial services, charities and community wellbeing.

In my work in social prescribing and community wellbeing, I supported adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, social and practical difficulties.

I bring this broader professional experience into my counselling practice, while recognising that you are the expert in your own experience.

Continuing Professional Development

To support my work, my continuing professional development has included training in areas such as:

OCD
Attachment theory
Trauma
Diversity and inclusion
Safeguarding adults
Online and telephone counselling

I participate in regular clinical supervision and ongoing CPD to maintain high standards of clinical practice and continue my professional growth.