INTEGRATIVE AND RELATIONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
Welcome from Adam
I’m Adam Clayton, a UKCP therapist in advanced training. I have over ten years experience in the NHS, working with grief, difficult memories and relationships and always affirming the dignity and worth of the people I meet.
I have particular interests and skills in the following areas of therapeutic growth
Life changes; Relationship difficulties; Self-esteem; Shame; Addiction and Men's issues.
I'm especially passionate about working with men; helping to expand the horizons of how men can feel, think and act with more spontaneity, confidence and be connected to their truest, deepest selves.
There are many reasons for looking into therapy or counselling:
You might be concerned about your next step in life.
You could feel trapped by or tired of repeating patterns in your relationships.
You might long for the feeling of inner freedom and peace.
Distress and disquiet come in many forms: you might feel numb and depleted or you might feel helpless with shame and guilt. You might feel out of control with anxiety, anger or addiction. It is human nature to experience a range of difficulties but you don’t have to struggle on alone, without support.
I offer a professional and boundaried relationship where we work together to hear your needs, feelings and hopes.
I begin from a place of acceptance and curiosity so that you have the time and space “just to be” and to “take stock” while exploring the freedom to see yourself and others differently. Psychotherapy draws on different types of awareness- how it feels to attach to loved ones, what our brains, bodies and nervous systems do when we are faced with something frightening. At its heart therapy is the simple and complicated experience of sitting with another person: sharing, communicating and learning together. Starting therapy usually feels new and scary but there’s no rush, I’ll help you find the right speed for you.
Within easy reach of LS17, LS16, LS6, LS7, LS8 and also the Harrogate post-codes (HG1, HG2 and HG3) Archipelago Psychotherapy is my private practice based in Alwoodley, Leeds.
If you are interested in an initial session (at a reduced rate of £15) please contact me and we can arrange a time to meet. I have currently have good availability on a Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings
I’m registered with UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy), am fully insured and meet for regular supervision.
HOW I WORK
Our meetings will be regular (usually weekly) and will last 50 minutes. These will take place in my home office in Alwoodley. I charge on a sliding scale according to your resources, between £40 and £90 per session.
At present I offer individual one to one therapy in person although we can contract for remote working over secure video conferencing.
Once we’ve arranged our initial session I’ll send you more in-depth information about our work together.
What does Integrative mean?
This type of therapy seeks to bring parts of you that you don’t know about or have been taught to ignore into dialogue. Therapy explores and expands awareness of energies that may sitting in your body, mind and soul and which you may benefit from knowing, expressing and integrating. As you learn more about yourself and explore sides of your potential that were hidden you can bring more of your whole self into life, work and relationships.
This process is hugely worthwhile but can take time and courage and a therapist accompanying you on this journey means that you are not alone or unsupported.
Why Relational?
New realisations and breakthroughs will often come in therapy but you’ll also experience times when you feel stuck in old ways of being. It’s important that you know that from the moment we first meet, our relationship will be expansive enough and honest enough to welcome “all of you” without judgement.
The dynamics revealed between you and me will be important clues and indicators of how you relate elsewhere. In the safe, confidential setting of your therapy you’ll be able to try out new ways of being, held by my compassionate and empathic presence. Similarly, elements of your past experience may become visible in how we relate and through our work together you may “find the words” to describe what happened and how you feel about it.
CONTACT ME
Change and growth begins and ends with non-judgmental listening and respect. That’s what I’m offering to you- book a taster session today!
WORKING HOURS
Current availability
Wednesdays and Thursdays p.m. Fridays 9am-3pm