Tony Austin

Common feelings such as anxiety, a lack of self-worth or sadness colour our experience and often leave us feeling we have lost our way. Sometimes we can feel like our own worst enemy, giving ourselves a hard time because others can manage, so why can’t I?

I chose to train as a psychotherapist after being in therapy myself. Through the process of talking with a skilled therapist I was able to reflect on how my past had shaped my present, understand myself better, value myself more and create a happier, more fulfilled life and I want to help others do the same. 

Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than having a client say they feel “unburdened” at the end of a session or, at their final session, seeing them leave with greater confidence ready to make the changes necessary to create the life they want.

After completing my training as a counsellor at Lambeth College, I worked for an NHS counselling service in West London. I helped many clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown and many other common issues and seeing so many people find positive solutions fuelled my passion for therapy and I would like to help you.  

I believe everyone deserves to be heard and with the right support can create positive, lasting change. Through our work together, I can help you reduce anxiety, rebuild your confidence, learn how to recognise unhelpful habits such as “people pleasing”, or “self-sabotage” and create better relationships with yourself and others.

If you want to learn more about how counselling can help you, get in touch through the link at the bottom of this page and take the first step to happier, more fulfilling life.

After completing my training as a counsellor at Lambeth College, I worked for an NHS counselling service in West London. I helped many clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown and many other common issues and seeing so many people find positive solutions fuelled my passion for therapy and I would like to help you.  

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and growth, our therapy sessions begin with an initial assessment to clarify and identify your goals from our work together. Once we establish these objectives, we will delve into your personal history, focusing on how past experiences may have shaped your self-perception, interpersonal interactions, and decision-making processes.

Achieving sustained, meaningful change requires your engagement and commitment, which often includes activities outside of our scheduled sessions. I regularly recommend supplemental reading to further explore topics discussed during therapy and encourage you to maintain a journal throughout our work together. Journaling is a valuable tool that fosters deeper insight, promotes understanding, and enables ongoing reflection on session content and daily experiences.

As you develop the ability to process and evaluate your emotions, you will gain increased awareness of the factors influencing your behaviour, thereby facilitating the adoption of healthier choices. Ultimately, the therapeutic process aims to help you internalise these skills, empowering you to become your own therapist. When you have sufficiently developed this capacity, formal therapy may conclude.

Our first session will be a chance for me to get to know you and understand your reasons for seeking therapy. This helps us both decide if we're a good fit to work together. If I feel your needs are outside my expertise, I'll refer you to someone who can better assist you.

If we decide to continue, I suggest we start with twelve weekly sessions and then review your progress. We'll keep working together as long as you find it helpful. While weekly sessions are usually the most effective, I'm flexible and can adjust the schedule to suit your needs.