Counselling tailored to Men's Mental Health & Support with Addiction & Compulsive Behaviour
If you’re reading this, I imagine things aren’t currently going as you would like. I can help you find solutions to the challenges of life or whatever brings you here today.
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You don’t have to face things alone, counselling gives you the opportunity to talk freely about what is causing difficulties, rediscover your strength, and find solutions to the challenges of life. No matter where you are now, transformation is possible, and I will help you uncover the path to happiness, build resilience, and gain a renewed sense of self.
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Clients I have helped often say, when working with me, they feel relaxed, at ease, and relieved to finally speak freely. I can help you understand what has happened, feel more in control, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been buried under stress, shame, or past experiences. If you’d like to find out how things can change, and how I can help you achieve the changes you want, please get in touch to arrange a free consultation.
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As a therapist I am asked what counselling does and, for me it is to help people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not feeling right in some way. I have worked with many client issues including counselling for anger management, addiction, alcoholism, compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (CSBD) sex addiction, problematic porn use, porn addiction and depression, separation and divorce. If your topic of concern is not shown please get in touch as this list is not exhaustive.
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I have additional training in working with people who use behaviours or substances to cope as a drug and alcohol counsellor or helping with compulsive behaviours that are becoming problematic, as a porn addiction therapist, gambling addiction counselling and sex addiction support.
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My approach is non-judgmental, warm, honest, and grounded. I work integratively, using a mix of therapeutic approaches to suit you. Depending on your needs, I tailor the therapy to you as every person is different.
Counselling gives you the opportunity to talk freely about what is causing difficulties, rediscover your strength, and find solutions to the challenges of life.
Derek Flint Therapeutic Counselling offers support for Sex & Porn Addiction, Men's Mental Health, and Couples Counselling in West Malling, Carshalton, Woking, and Online.
How I support clients on their journey
I understand from my own life experience, that things don’t always go how we plan or how we want. Knowing things can be challenging helps build empathy and understanding and helps look at what is going on for you, why things are happening and how to sort things out.
Counselling & Psychotherapy is built on a quality therapeutic relationship. I build that relationship by treating everything we talk about as confidential, being honest, genuine, respectful and non-judgemental.
How to find the right counsellor to support you
In the UK, the titles Counsellor and Psychotherapist are not protected in any way, essentially anyone can use those terms and set themselves up offering therapy despite having no qualifications or experience. Looking for a therapist who is a member of a body listed on the UK Government Professional Standards Register shows an appropriate level of qualification and experience has been obtained. This in turn gives you the assurance you can trust them and work with them confidently.
I am a member of the following bodies which reflects my level of training and professional development. This assures clients I work safely and appropriately to their benefit. Being a member provides clients help to find professional counselling service or psychotherapists.
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NCPS - National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society - Accredited Professional Member (NCS24-02594) - View Profile
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ATSAC - Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity (00413)
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AP - Advanced Practitioner Member - Addiction Professionals (007276) - View Profile
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BACP – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (206220) - View Profile
My Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) with honours (2:1) in Social Science from the University of Portsmouth
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Level 5 Diploma in Sex and Porn Addiction (CPCAB)
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Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
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Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
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My training as a therapist began in 2009, and I have been in private practice since 2016. I am passionate about helping everyone improve their well-being and as a male therapist, particularly in supporting men with their mental health. I have over 3000 hours of helping clients, including sex and porn addiction, as well as those experiencing compulsive sexual behaviour disorder.
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Men’s Mind Project (Snodland) – Providing therapy to group members
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East Kent NHS Trust – Renal unit Volunteer Counsellor
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Heart of Kent Hospice – Volunteer Counsellor
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Affiliate Counsellor for Southeast Coast Ambulance Trust
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Police Firearms Officer’s Association Approved Affiliate Counsellor
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Frontline19 Volunteer Counsellor
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Various Employee Assistance Programmes Affiliate Counsellor
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Dad’s Unlimited- Approved Affiliate Counsellor
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STOPSO – Approved Affiliate Counsellor