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BACP Registered Integrative Counsellor · London

Therapy for people who look fine on the outside and know something's wrong on the inside.

Understanding why you're stuck is half of getting unstuck. That's what I bring to therapy.

FormatOnline across the UK
HoursAfternoons & evenings
First stepFree 20-min consultation
André Niven, Integrative Counsellor

People who come to therapy aren't broken — they're stuck.

You've tried to explain it to people close to you. Sometimes they get it, sometimes they don't. From the outside, your life looks fine — maybe even good. But there's a persistent feeling that something isn't right, and you can't quite shift it no matter how much you understand about yourself.

That gap — between knowing and actually changing — is exactly where therapy does its best work.

I work integratively, which means I don't apply a single fixed approach to everyone. I draw on different therapeutic models depending on what you actually need, and I adjust as the work develops. What stays consistent is the pace and the focus — steady, honest, and always oriented towards what actually needs to shift, not just what needs to be talked about.

Before training as a therapist, I spent years working in NHS clinical settings — first as a trainee psychologist, then as a qualified integrative counsellor delivering one-to-one therapy within the NHS. That foundation shapes everything about how I work.

Diploma in Integrative CounsellingTAC London · 2023–2025
MSc NeuroscienceInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London · 2019–2020
BSc Clinical PsychologyUniversity of East London · 2016–2019
BACP Registered MemberBritish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
NHS Clinical ExperienceEast London NHS Foundation Trust

Simple, honest, focused.

01

Free 20-Min Chat

Before anything else, we have an informal conversation — no obligation on either side. You get a sense of how I work and whether it feels right. I get a clearer picture of what's going on for you. There's no pressure and no commitment.

02

First Session

We cover the practical groundwork — confidentiality, how the process works, what to expect — briefly and clearly. Then we focus on what's brought you here and what you'd like to change. Some people arrive with clear goals. Others know something needs to shift but aren't sure what. Both are valid starting points.

03

The Work

Sessions are 50 minutes, usually weekly. The direction comes from what matters most to you — and that shifts over time. My role is to keep the process honest, steady, and moving forward rather than circling the same ground indefinitely.

04

Cancellation Policy

If we have an agreed time for a session, you can cancel without charge as long as you give at least 48 hours' notice. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the session will be charged in full. I apply this consistently and ask that you do the same — it keeps the work honest on both sides.

Fees & Availability

Sessions are available online across the UK, with evening appointments to suit working schedules. I also offer in-person sessions in London — get in touch to discuss.

I hold a current enhanced DBS check and work in full accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.

Get in Touch
£65
Per 50-minute session · Usually weekly
Free
20-minute initial consultation · No obligation

Ready when you are.

If something in what you've read feels familiar — that's usually a good place to start.

Fill in the form and I'll get back to you within 48 hours. Or reach out directly by email.

Everything you share is treated with complete confidentiality.

andre.niven.counselling@gmail.com
Online across the UK  ·  In person, London
Afternoons & evenings  ·  Mon–Fri

This form doesn't create a therapeutic relationship. It's simply a way to get in touch. I'll respond within 48 hours.