OTS-Oxford Therapy Centre
In this section you will find full members of the OTS organisation who we regularly refer to, as we know their work well. Please be aware that there are many other members who are not on our website.
Kate Montagu
Gestalt Psychotherapist
Offering: Individual, Couple and Group Therapy - short/long term
Availability: Mon&Wed (other days on line or Banbury)
Fees: £45-£65 for 1-1
Frequency: Weekly
Location: OTS-Oxford Therapy Centre
Also at: Banbury & Online
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Approach & Specialist Areas:
As a Gestalt psychotherapist my therapeutic approach focuses on how you experience your present moment, your environment and the relationships around you. My role as your therapist is to support you on your journey of personal growth, self-discovery and healing.
I believe in the profound impact of embracing the present moment and delving into the interconnectedness of mind, body, and environment. Through a compassionate and client-centered approach, I accompany individuals and groups on a path of self-development, nurturing awareness, acceptance, and authenticity.
We will engage together on exploring your emotions, habitual patterns, your relationships, resolving conflicts, and unlocking your innate potential. We will do this through dialogue and experimenting with different ways of being.
Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ relationship issues or simply desire a more fulfilling life, I'm here to support you along your unique journey of growth and healing.
Background:
My care for others and facilitating personal growth began long before my venture into the field of psychotherapy. For over a decade, I worked as a massage therapist, providing care and support to my clients. During those years, I developed a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and witnessed firsthand the power of touch and empathy in fostering healing and well-being.
While my work as a massage therapist was rewarding, I felt a desire to expand my skills and knowledge to offer a more holistic approach to support my clients. This led me to pursue a Masters in Gestalt Therapy, which has become the foundation of my practice today.
Training & Qualifications:
Post Graduate Certificate in Gestalt Therapy
Post Graduate Diploma in Gestalt Therapy
Masters in Gestalt Therapy Theory Studies
Registered Bodies & Organisational Positions:
Member of UKCP
OTS member
Alan Jiang
Integrative Counsellor
Offering: Individual therapy (16+)
Availability: Monday morning
Fees: £40, £30 students, £20 Universal Credit/equivalent
Frequency: Weekly
Location: OTS-Oxford
Also at: Online
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Approach & Specialist Areas:
I work with a flexible and integrative approach that is tailored to your individual needs, but always with the development of the therapeutic relationship front and centre. Counselling can be helpful if you feel stuck, whether that's in the distant past, with recent events, or with where to go in the future.
Whatever you're going through, I can offer you affordable, one-to-one therapy - a safe space where you can explore your inner thoughts and feelings, develop an understanding of your patterns, and move towards a better life on your own terms.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma and bereavement among other issues, and with a diverse set of clients across age, ethnicity, gender and neurodiversity. My primary training is in person-centred counselling, but I have also further training and experience in CBT, Gestalt, transactional analysis and coaching approaches.
Background:
I have experience working as an employment coach for people with mental health difficulties, and have also volunteered with Cruse (bereavement counselling) and the Samaritans (suicide crisis).
Training & Qualifications:
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
ASIST Suicide Prevention Certificate
Level 2 APT Certificate in CBT Essentials
Registered Bodies:
BACP Registered Member
OTS Member
Emily Hall
Integrative Counsellor
Offering: Individual counselling (18+) long/short term
Availability: Tues, Weds, Thurs
Fees: £60
Frequency: Weekly
Location: OTS-Oxford Therapy Centre
Also at: Online
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Approach & Specialist Areas:
As an integrative trauma-informed counsellor I combine different techniques to create an approach that is bespoke to your individual needs. I work with adults and support clients with various issues including; anxiety, bereavement, depression, ill health, low moods, relationship difficulties, stress, OCD, perfectionism, isolation, loneliness, overwhelming emotions, trauma, trust and control issues.
Building a strong relationship is the foundation of therapy so we’ll work together to create an environment where you can be truly heard - free from judgement. Within the safety of the therapeutic relationship you can then explore whatever has brought you to therapy, be that negative thoughts, feelings, behaviours or experiences. Increased self awareness, combined with being heard, understood and accepted, can be profoundly enlightening and liberating. It can empower us to make different choices.
Understanding the link between the body and mind, especially the nervous system and how you respond when this is triggered, can often be an important part of the work. This can include using tools to help with self regulation, such as mindfulness and breathing exercises, which can be an important part of the healing process.
Background:
While working in marketing and communications I volunteered at the Samaritans. I’d always regretted not training in a helping profession and my experience at the Samaritans inspired me to retrain as a counsellor.
Training & Qualifications:
CPCAB Level 6 Diploma in Trauma Counselling
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
NCFE Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Registered Bodies & Organisational Positions:
BACP
OTS
Alex Paton
Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor
Offering: Individual Counselling short term / long term
Availability: Tues, Thurs & Friday
Fees: £60
Frequency: Weekly
Location: OTS-Oxford Therapy Centre
Also at: Headington / Online
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Approach & Specialist Areas:
I trained in an integrative humanistic approach which I combine with my own life experience to offer a confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings. There is not a one size fits all approach so this means I adapt my focus depending on your needs. Through building a relationship based on trust we would create a space to work through issues such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, identity issues, bereavement, divorce and relationship problems. What I offer is a calm, kind and compassionate understanding of whatever difficulties you are experiencing. My aim is to work together with you to gain insight and understanding of your particular circumstances in order to facilitate change, find relief from old patterns, gain understanding and awareness that leads to having more choices.
Background:
My interests have always centred around helping people and building strong relationships within various different roles. I bring a curious and open mind to my therapeutic work.
Training & Qualifications:
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Banbury Counselling Academy)
Registered Bodies:
Member BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Member of OTS
Julia Joyce
Integrative Transpersonal Counsellor
Offering: Individual adult (18+) therapy
Availability: Monday - Friday, daytime and evenings
Fees: £60 (60 minute sessions), limited number of concessionary slots for students / lower income
Frequency: Weekly
Location: OTS-Oxford Therapy Centre
Also at: OTS-Witney Therapy Centre, Faringdon & Online
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Approach & Specialist Areas:
As a transpersonal therapist my focus is to help you to understand yourself better and to explore your growth as as individual. Life can be challenging and complicated, resulting in perhaps depression, anxiety, low self-worth, addictions, eating disorders or a sense of feeling empty or stuck. In therapy we would think together about how your life is now, in the present, then work backwards to explore how people and and situations might have contributed to forming beliefs and responses that are no longer helping you. With growing awareness it is then possible to look forwards into the future, perhaps looking at ways to do things a little differently as you continue your life journey.
We will have an initial session; following this, if you decide to continue with weekly therapy, I will provide a safe and confidential room or Zoom setting for you to bring whatever issues you would like to explore. We might do this just through talking, or we can use visualisations / art / myth and stories / dreamwork - how we work is your choice. I will actively engage with the issues you bring, by listening, supporting and challenging you to find out more about the unique human being that you are. As Oscar Wilde said, “The final mystery is oneself”.
Background:
In 2010, following a personal crisis, I went into therapy with a Jungian practitioner which over time, transformed the way in which I understood myself, my life and the world. Excited by this, I then took the decision to retrain as a therapist, so that I could help others as I had been helped.
Prior to this, I worked as a garden designer / gardener. I have always had strong ties to the natural world, which has taught me so much.
Training & Qualifications:
Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling (ReVision, London).
Registered Bodies & Organisational Positions:
British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
OTS-Oxfordshire Therapy and Self-Development
Ben Barwick
Integrative Counsellor
Offering: Individual therapy
Availability: Monday to Friday (Days & Evenings)
Fees: £50 - sliding scale
Frequency: Weekly
Location: OTS-Oxford Therapy Centre
Also at: OTS-Witney Therapy Centre & Online
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Approach & Specialist Areas:
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a few theories (Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Gestalt) and tailor my approach to the client. I have a keen interest in Psychodynamic Counselling, which impacts my practice. I am focused on working in the present, making the unconscious conscious. We’ll explore patterns that have been established in early life and allow you to do something differently.
I offer both long-term open-ended and short term counselling. Your needs are something we would discuss in our initial sessions.
Background:
I spent over ten years as a Running Coach at Full Potential, designing training plans and supporting runners of all abilities. I felt there was more out there, so in 2018 I took a Level 2 Course in Counselling Skills. Within weeks I knew this was a career path I wanted to go down.
I’ve always been inquisitive about understanding myself, and counselling allowed me to explore my past, present, and future in a way I have never done before. It helps me make sense of my world, which I want to offer to others.
I am currently studying for a postgraduate Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling at Oxford University. I hope to turn this into a Masters over the next few years.
Training & Qualifications:
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Currently Studying PG Cert in Psychodynamic Counselling
Registered Bodies & Organisational Positions:
BACP Registered Member
OTS Member
Melanie Bain
Humanistic Counsellor
Offering: Individual therapy
Availability: Monday - Saturday
Fees: £60 - £65 (50 min sessions)
Frequency: weekly
Location: OTS-Oxford & Witney Therapy Centres
Also at: Bicester, Botley and online
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Approach & Specialist Areas:
The aim of my work is to enable you to increase self-awareness and notice hidden attitudes, feelings or behaviours that you may have in relation to your current situation or problem. My belief is that when we become more aware of ourselves this increases our own ability to see, challenge and change old unhelpful patterns and belief systems. Because we have unique personalities and backgrounds I find that one approach does not work for everyone, therefore, how I work with you may vary depending on your own needs and personality and how we relate to one another during our time together.
Background:
Within my counselling profession, I have worked with adults and young people who have faced difficulties from substance abuse, mental/physical/sexual abuse, self-esteem, depression and relationship issues. However, my work is not specific to these issues alone.
Prior to, during and after my training, I worked within the health, social and criminal justice sector. For nearly five years I have worked with organisations specialising in the rehabilitation of drug and alcohol users and prolific offenders. I currently support children, young people and their families who are facing domestic and social difficulties.
I am a registered member of the National Counselling Society and I work alongside their ethical standards. I undertake regular supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure a high standard of working. I am DBS checked in order to work with children.
Training & Qualifications:
I have a post-graduate diploma in Humanistic counselling and supervision from the Kinharvie Institute, Caledonian University of Glasgow, where I attended from 2001 and 2004.
Registered Bodies:
OTS Member
National Counselling Society accredited registrant
Katherine Cavallo
Systemic Couple and Family Psychotherapist
Offering: Individual, Couples, Parenting & Family Sessions
Availability: Monday & Friday
Fees: from £75 per session dependent
Frequency: weekly, fortnightly, monthly & ad hoc
Location: On-line only
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Approach & Specialist Areas:
As a fully qualified and accredited Systemic Couple and Family Psychotherapist, I work therapeutically with Individuals, Couples, Groups and Families across the age-span; from young children attending with their parents, to older adult couples. My work often involves working with those around the person most affected, including the wider social network, such as siblings, carers or grandparents etc.
Systemic Couple and Family Therapy is an effective approach to support those affected by an extensive range of psychological difficulties experienced by children, young people and adults. It can also support those who want to improve couple or family relationships, or those affected by loss or changes that may place particular stress on relationships. My overall approach is Strengths and Resilience orientated and can combine Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness informed approaches, when appropriate. I work collaborative and flexibly, offering a bespoke service, underpinned by the latest evidence based principles, to address your unique concerns.
Feel free to contact me to arrange an initial phone consultation free of charge.
Background:
I have worked therapeutically with Children, Young People and Adults for over twenty years.
Within the NHS, my experience spans a variety of contexts including Community and Inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Specialist Eating Disorder Services. I have also considerable experience in contributing to Neurodevelopmental assessments, such as Autistic Spectrum Conditions and have worked within Children’s Paediatric Inpatient Services and Palliative Care. Alongside my clinical role, over the years, I have been involved in Service Development and Leadership, as well as providing Training, Supervision and Consultation. As a Specialist Clinical Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University I have designed and delivered teaching for Graduate and Postgraduate Students regarding the Treatment of Eating Disorders. I have written for publication on diverse topics including; Adherence to Health Advice Amongst Young People with Chronic Illness, Therapeutic Massage for Children with Cerebral Palsy (I am also a qualified Massage Therapist) and the Role of the Therapeutic Alliance in Treating Young People with Eating Disorders. For my MA Dissertation, I explored how Arts-based approaches could be utilised to strengthen Clinical Team Resilience.
Alongside my Independent Practice, I currently work part time as a Senior Family Therapist within South Oxfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Service.
In my private practice, I initially worked with the Oxford Priory Wellbeing Centre, before developing my own Independent Practice in locations across Oxford. In 2018 I became affiliated with The OTS-Oxford Therapy Centre and currently base my practice in East Oxford.
Training and Qualifications:
- MA Systemic Family Psychotherapy, Tavistock and Portman Clinic, London
- PGD Systemic Family Practice (Eating Disorders), Reading University
- PGC Applied Systemic Theory, Tavistock and Portman Clinic, London
- PGC Teaching and Assessment, Oxford Brooked University
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children and Young People, Oxford Cognitive Therapies Centre (OCTC)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Enhanced (Eating Disorders), Prof Fairburn, OCTC
- Dialogical Behavioural Therapy, Oxford Health DBT Service
- Multifamily Therapy for Eating Disorders, Maudsley Hospital, London
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Oxford Health Neurodevelopmental Service
- Psychological Perspectives in Education and Primary Care (PPEPC) Reading University
Registered Bodies;
I am fully accredited member of both the UK Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP) and Associated of Family Therapy (AFT)
Jackie Nevin
Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Offering: Weekly Individual Therapy (short/long term)
Availability: Tuesdays and Wednesday's (days and evenings)
Fees: £50 - £70
Frequency: Weekly
Location: On line only
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Approach & Specialist Areas:
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist working in Oxford and North London.
Ongoing training and professional development over the years has led me to draw upon a range of theoretical approaches: gestalt, person-centred therapy, body psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Non-Violent Communication and attachment-based psychotherapy.
I believe that each person is a unique individual with their own story, patterns and ways of relating to both themselves, others and the world around them.
People come to therapy for many reasons: Feeling alone, stuck, confused, struggling with internal or external conflicts, or trying to understand why we make certain 'choices' in life. It may be that we behave in certain ways that confuse us, feel discomfort or trauma in our bodies, or want to find a better way of communicating our needs. Sometimes symptoms such as eating disorders, addictions, depression or anxiety become intolerable and we desire change. There are simply times when we need support, understanding, and independent and non-judgmental guidance.
Therapy can allow for a conversation to take place to help give space and a voice to some of the suffering. Working together we can be curious, learning to, 'be with', 'feel into' and observe not only the story, but also how we create a meaningful relationship together. Hopefully through being in therapy you will be seeing and interested in, a much more complex view of yourself.
I believe in the transformative possibilities that can be achieved through a therapeutic relationship. Therapy is an opportunity to unravel ourselves, dive deeper into the complexities of who we are, our relationships and what we want out of life.
Background:
I started out taking an Anthropology/Sociology degree, working for NGOs and Government Local Authorities facilitating group work and training. I have trained and practiced in mediation and Restorative Justice. I now run a private practice in both North London/Central Oxford working with adults and facilitate group work.
Training & Qualifications:
MA Race and Ethnic Studies (Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations/Warwick University)
Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (Banbury Counselling Academy)
Group Analytic Psychotherapy (1yr) London Institute of Group Analysis
Restorative Approaches Practitioner Training: Restorative Justice Council
Family Group Conferencing Practitioner (Family Rights Group)
Registered Bodies & Organisational Positions:
British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Member of OTS