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*** Working online and in-person ***
Contact Us on 07936 714259 or email referrals@htcounselling.co.uk
*** TAKING ONLINE PAYMENTS ***

Dean Bucknall

QUALIFIED COUNSELLOR
Integrative / Pluralistic
(In-person and Online)
NCPS (MNCPS (Acc.).)

About me

I am passionate about mental wellbeing and flourishing and love exploring what it means to be a human being, our individual uniqueness, and how we can best navigate a sometimes challenging existence, in order that we can feel more fulfilled and happier for ourselves and others.

My natural demeanour is calm, easy-going and non-threatening, which means I have a solid track record of building relationships quickly with clients, in order that they may feel comfortable in expressing and exploring the difficulties present in their life.

Though I am a qualified counsellor, I attempt to approach things with a ‘beginner’s mind’, so as not to fall into a trap of being an expert, and I am often studying and growing my practice.

I have a personal interest and enthusiasm for mindfulness and meditation, which helps to keep me grounded and very often seems to bring the ‘answer’ when life feels troubling or overwhelming.

Individual work

I believe connection is a very important part of our existence and building connection plays a foundational part of my counselling work, as does respecting client autonomy and helping clients to see that, within their lives and relationships, they have power and self-determination.

Though we may explore the past, or even the future, it is the present that is important, because this is our life — right now — and we can determine to move forward armed with a deeper understanding of ourselves and how we relate to others and the world. The work can involve an important reconnection with our often neglected, emotional selves. My work is to help facilitate you along your own path.

Clients I work with

Adults 18+. This can be on a short or long-term basis.

How I deliver therapy

In-Person and Online.

Therapy approaches

Pluralistic Counselling.

I value the relationship within our work and believe it is imperative to positive therapeutic outcomes. Because we are all different and one set approach to counselling might not suit every person, I aim to work with a pluralistic approach — this essentially means being flexible to a clients’ needs and, potentially, drawing on several counselling modalities, however always in collaboration with you.

Modalities I draw on include Person-Centred, CBT, Psychodynamic and Mindfulness.

What I can help with

Sometimes a client may come to counselling knowing exactly what it is they would like to work on. However, life can be complex and you may not always be certain why you are struggling — other than you know you are struggling. Our work together can explore what it is you need and often it can transform and diversify into areas that you may not have been fully aware were presenting issues.

Some common things I can help with…

  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Bereavement & Grief
  • Emotional Difficulties
  • Intrusive Thoughts & OCD
  • Mindfulness & Meditation

  • Negative Thinking Patterns & Behaviours

  • Neurodivergence
  • Relationships
  • Self-esteem
  • Shame
  • Suicidal Feelings
  • Trauma & Abuse

Ethical practice

I hold an Accredited Registrant Membership with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Qualifications/CPD

  • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Integrative Route.
  • CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.
  • Introductory Certificate in Counselling (Level 4), Birmingham Newman University.
  • Mindfulness Teacher Training: The UK College of Mindfulness Meditation.
  • Working With Shame Training Course.
  • Certificate in Understanding and Working with OCD.
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With Kym’s help, I have learned healthy coping strategies and no longer feel the need to turn to self-harm. I have also learned how to better manage stress to prevent me from getting to peaks where I no longer feel in control of the situation at hand. This has been extremely beneficial to me during my applications to university, which I can only describe as the most stressful time of my life so far, yet I have not spiralled back into poor coping mechanisms, and I can truly credit that back to my time with Kym.
~ Client
We were worried for our son and how he would manage as he got older, worried he’d be prone to anxiety and depression. I feel the sessions with Jacqui have had a really positive impact and paved the way for any further support as he grows. The stigma about receiving counselling fully quashed. Thank you Jacqui!
~ Client
Very positive - we’ve seen great improvements in our son’s confidence, self esteem and ability to handle big emotions.
~ Client
I feel much more calmer in myself. I have learned how to recognise intrusive thoughts and how best to deal with them. I have implemented the methods I’ve been taught in therapy in day to day life.
~ Client
I can cope better with day to day life. I am less teary and I feel stronger, more optimistic about life ahead. My therapist has been a godsend.
~ Client
Thank you, for your time, patience and support to help me navigate. I am beyond grateful for your energy and kind professionalism.
~ Client
My therapist was brilliant at listening and supporting me through the counselling process. She was professional but warm and approachable and it felt very natural talking to her. I would certainly go back to see her again.
~ Client
Counselling has really helped me through a difficult time after experiencing challenges. I feel the sessions have helped me get back to my old self and I am feeling much more positive about the future and my journey ahead.
~ Client
It is continuing to make a difference to me. I am still processing the ways in which Debbie supported me to begin to face things in my own way and dare to try and make decisions I needed to make, including facing my fears and not allowing them to overwhelm me.
~ Client
Emma worked so well with my son and helped him to cope so much better with a very difficult year. She listened and gave practical advice, which was just what he needed.
~ Client
Exemplary - so supportive. Client centred, compassionate and attentive. Built a strong trusting relationship. Responsive to when/what I was struggling with and the emotional states I brought to sessions. I felt safe and secure very quickly.
~ Client
The therapist was very professional and understanding to my situation and provided a safe space for me to express my feelings. I feel in a better place after having sessions.
~ Client
As someone who had never had counselling sessions before I was sceptical if it was going to be beneficial to me, however after having some sessions with Kerry I was able to unload my thoughts which has greatly eased my situation and thoughts.
~ Client
Really supportive, positive, helpful and it had a huge impact on my life. Thanks again to Klaudia, she was amazing.
~ Client
Using the strategies you have taught me and understanding where my anger is coming from, has really helped me to become a better person to be around. I’m no longer angry all the time!
~ Client
Your counselling sessions really helped to get me through a difficult period and I now feel in a much better place and able to think about moving on with my life.
~ Client
Thank you so much again for all the help you gave me, it gave me the ability to figure out how to fix my issues by myself, which takes a big weight off my shoulders.
~ Client
I've shared things with you that i had never shared with anyone - testament to your unconditional acceptance of me.​
~ Client
There have been some hard times in the months since we ended counselling, but I remembered the things we discussed and I got through lots of different challenges thanks to you.
~ Client
Thank you so much for all your hard work and support these past two years. It is so greatly appreciated.
~ Client
Accessible, supportive, compassionate and wise service which responded to me when I needed to be heard and has helped me find the way forward. Thank you!
~ Client
Counselling has helped me control anger linked to anxiety, focus in self care and helped strengthen my relationship with my children.
~ Client
I'm so glad I have you to come to as a supervisor. You help me trust in my processes and I trust your judgment of them! A great big thank you! You are a real steadfast influence on my practice.
~ Supervisee