Dean Palmer

If you鈥檙e feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer make sense, you鈥檙e not alone 鈥� and you don鈥檛 have to face it by yourself.

I offer confidential psychotherapy, counselling, and coaching for adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, break unhelpful cycles, and develop a stronger sense of self-worth, clarity, and connection.

My work is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in trust. Whether you鈥檙e struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity questions, work burnout, or a sense of being 鈥渘ot quite okay,鈥� therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what鈥檚 happening, and begin to move forward with greater confidence.

I offer a free 15-minute phone or Zoom consultation 鈥攁 relaxed, no-obligation conversation to help you decide whether I鈥檓 the right psychotherapist for you.

I work in London (Clapham SW4) and online across the UK.

Fees and availability

拢80 鈥� Evenings (after 5.00 pm) or Saturday mornings

拢70 鈥� Weekday daytime sessions (9.00 am鈥�5.00 pm)

Sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place weekly.

You might recognise yourself in some of the following:

Feeling anxious or restless, even when there鈥檚 no obvious reason

A sense of emptiness, low mood, or emotional disconnection

Fear of rejection, abandonment, or being 鈥渢oo much鈥� in a relationship

Difficulty trusting yourself, your feelings, or your decisions

Growing exhaustion from work pressure, burnout, or a toxic environment

Feeling different, unseen, or not quite belonging 鈥� socially, professionally, or emotionally

These experiences often have roots in earlier relationships or life experiences and can continue to shape how we relate to ourselves and others long into adulthood.  

Together, we explore how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns influence how you think, feel, and relate today. As this understanding deepens, new choices and possibilities open up.

Change happens through a steady, relational process where insight, emotional safety, and honesty come together.

I鈥檓 a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist, 麻豆原创-registered counsellor, and executive coach.

Before training to become a therapist, I spent many years working as a television executive in high-pressure, creative and corporate environments. This gives me a strong understanding of performance, identity, stress, and sustained pressure 鈥� both professionally and personally.

In my therapy work, I offer a calm, thoughtful space where complex emotional experiences can be explored with care and depth, without judgement.

Qualifications: 

MSc (Distinction) in Integrative Psychotherapy 鈥� Metanoia Institute and Middlesex University

Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy 鈥� Metanoia Institute

Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling 鈥� Metanoia Institute

Business Coaching Certificate 鈥� M酶ller Institute, University of Cambridge

Certificate in Trauma and Building Resilience - The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. 

My approach is integrative psychotherapy, meaning I tailor the work to you rather than fitting you into a single model.

I draw on psychodynamic and relational therapy, person-centred and trauma-informed practice, existential therapy, and coaching tools where appropriate.

Sessions are collaborative and reflective, grounded in warmth, clarity, and professional boundaries. I work at

depth while remaining attentive to how therapy supports your life outside the room.

The first session is an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain from the process. We鈥檒l explore what鈥檚 happening in your life now, how you鈥檙e feeling, and what feels most important to address.

I鈥檒l ask you to share a little about your background, including significant relationships and life events, experiences of loss or illness, and how you tend to cope. 

Above all, this first session is about creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported. There is no obligation to continue unless it feels right for you.