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Nathan Dean

Nathan Dean

Therapist · United Kingdom

Person-centred counsellor for life challenges

  • Focus on practical change
  • Person-centred listening
  • Supports long-term issues

About Nathan

Nathan Dean (NCPS) welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem or life changes. He works in a calm, person-centred way and aims to help clients find what makes sense for them. Nathan will listen, reflect and gently challenge where helpful so people can make practical changes at their own pace.

Nathan uses core ideas from client-centred practice alongside other approaches he finds useful. He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and patterns. He also weaves in narrative and Jungian thinking to help people make sense of life stories and inner imagery.

He has four years of professional experience and lists a wide range of concerns he supports, including addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, career strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also notes additional focuses such as attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness and disability, and living with hearing loss.

Nathan describes sessions as a space you control. He aims to work at the client’s pace and priorities, using practical tools where useful and wider reflective work when that suits the person. He mentions offering short programmes like a Mental Health MOT for a focused review of life balance and goals.

Nathan is based in the United Kingdom and works with clients internationally. He communicates in English and holds the NCPS credential listed here.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Nathan combines client-centred practice with cognitive behavioural work to offer a broad online approach. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions; it suits those who want space to reflect and make choices at their own pace. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers practical strategies to change patterns, which can help with anxiety, sleep problems and low mood.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Nathan discusses your goals and preferences during early sessions and adapts the methods used so they fit your needs. He balances reflective conversation with hands-on techniques based on what you want from therapy.

The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the exact online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins during a workday. It also gives flexibility for people who live further away from the UK. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these benefits to help clients keep therapy consistent alongside everyday commitments.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-love

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Nathan help with?

Nathan works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and self-esteem concerns, plus issues such as addictions, trauma and intimacy-related difficulties. He also lists a range of additional focuses including ADHD, chronic illness and attachment concerns.

How would he work with me in sessions?

He uses a person-centred approach that foregrounds the client’s experience while bringing in methods from cognitive behavioural, narrative and Jungian perspectives. Sessions combine listening, reflection and practical techniques tailored to your needs.

What experience does he have?

Nathan has four years of professional experience working with people on a variety of mental health and life concerns. His background includes work with chronic illness and disability issues.

Where is Nathan based and what credential does he hold?

He is based in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his professional credential.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with Nathan?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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