Malcolm Bateup, NCPS

Malcolm Bateup is an integrative psychotherapist and relationship counsellor with a long-standing background in health care that began in 1996 and 14 years of direct therapeutic experience. He combines professional training with lived experience of mental health to offer a pragmatic, empathetic approach to therapy. Malcolm is also the author of the book "live your life like you lived it before" and maintains monthly clinical supervision to support ongoing professional development and quality of care.

As an integrative practitioner he draws on a range of therapeutic methods so he can adapt his approach to the needs of each person or couple. His training includes modalities such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. This variety allows him to tailor sessions for issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, family and relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and caregiver stress, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes, among other focuses.

Malcolm offers sessions in several formats to suit personal preference, including face-to-face meetings, video link consultations, couples therapy, and walk-and-talk sessions. He communicates in English and practices from the United Kingdom. He holds the NCPS credential, which indicates a recognized professional qualification in psychological services. Known for an approachable manner, he encourages people not to suffer in silence and aims to create a welcoming environment for those taking the step into therapy.