Kingston & Surbiton Counselling and Psychotherapy


Welcome to Kingston & Surbiton Psychotherapy & Counselling

UKCP registered ~ Experienced and Ethical

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Michael Feat

Psychotherapist & Counsellor

in-person and online


Personal Statement

Whatever has prompted you to make the call, please be assured that your enquiry will be treated confidentially and sensitively.


Many years of training and experience have gone into providing therapy for the issues listed below. I supervise experienced therapists and examine in London.


Over time I have closely witnessed how acutely people can suffer and the difference an attuned and ethical therapy can make.


FOCUSSED HELP FOR :

  • Anxiety
  • Depression [episodic/ chronic] 
  • Abuse [historic / current]
  • Inappropriate Internet use [including CPS / Police cases]
  • ADHD & ASD ~ mood management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Disordered eating
  • Life crises [Divorce / bereavement]
  • Gender identity, sexuality
  • Relationship issues, couples' / marriage problems
  • Bereavement, terminal illness, complicated grief
  • Lack of purpose & meaning
  • Cancer support


I know it's not easy to make the call. Please be assured your call will be treated confidentially and respectfully. When I am in session, you will be directed to a message service, please clearly give your name and number and I will call you back at the earliest opportunity.

As a psychotherapist I work with people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. A long term member of UKCP, I work respectfully with difference and prioritise ethical practice.

Speaking in Confidence


Psychotherapy and counselling take place in a safe and confidential manner. Thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and understood from a different perspective in order to integrate and lay the past to rest.

Counselling or Psychotherapy ?

Counselling 

With counselling, the focus is on co-creating a program to tackle

'here and now' problems, taking account of personal history and the life situation. That focus relates to achievable outcomes appropriate to the time frame. 


Psychotherapy

In my work as a psychotherapist I aim to integrate early experiences which have led to unhelpful emotional states and insecure relationships. I focus on experiencing a more grounded sense of self.


Couples' Therapy

Couples work focusses on the couple's ability to relate. Every effort is made to ensure both parties are fully heard and facilitated, impartially and towards a clearer understanding of themselves and their partners.

Working safely and with competence:

As a long standing registered member of UKCP, I ensure that I am always working within my sphere of expertise. This includes many additional trainings and years of experience. If I ever sense that a person could benefit more from a colleague's specialism, I hold a useful referral database.

Monitoring Ethical Bodies:

  • The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, the International Association of Relational Transactional Analysis.The Metanoia Institute. EATA & ITA
  • Qualifications and memberships
  • MSC and Diploma in Relational T. A. Psychotherapy issued by the Metanoia Institute in West London
  • Registered member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy ~ Reg number 09160703
  • BA hons and Diploma in Counselling using Transactional Analysis
  • Supervision Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy Metanoia Institute



My theoretical perspective:

I describe my approach as relational. I have a warm open style that facilitates the therapeutic situation. Over the years I have added a wide range of therapy trainings that have included TA, Psychoanalytic theory, Mindfulness Mentalisation, ADHD training, Trauma and working with Alexythimia.


My counselling, Psychotherapy and supervision services serve Kingston, Surbiton, East Molesey & Hampton.

Monthly Spotlight - January

A place of refuge

The Therapeutic Relationship 


In an increasingly fractious and mechanised world, a place to rest, reflect and attend to our emotional health is habitually undervalued and neglected.

We are not machines, and when a realistic acceptance of our capacity is blocked from awareness, we often fail to acknowledge the significance of our true emotions and can lose our way trying to cope in unsustainable and damaging ways.


The ability to relate well, both to ourselves and to others is the focus of a trusting and meaningful therapeutic relationship. The givens of that relationship obviously include ethics, compassion and beneficence but essentially the therapeutic intention is focussing on a different, ’more soulful’ way of living, both for short and longer term work. Essentially, the offer to fully feel, know and speak your mind can open new pathways to change. Investing in that process can bring ample reward.

My location

I provide counselling and psychotherapy online from a private office in Hampton. l see counselling and psychotherapy clients face to face in Kingston and Surbiton.

My easily accessed and comfortable premises serve: Kingston Upon Thames, Richmond, Hampton and East Molesey. {accurate location details are provided when appointments are arranged}

I accept private and GP referrals through my answering service on 07870 923876

Fees & availability

COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

FACE TO FACE: £65 per 45min individual ~ £85 per 60mins couples.

ONLINE RATES: ~ £60 for 45mins individual, £75 for 60min online couples


A reduced fee scheme is available for NHS staff and other key workers online.


POLICY: Safety contract mutually completed and signed ~ Payments to be made on the day of the session. A 48 hr cancellation policy operates


CONTACT: Tel: 07870 923876 ~ You will invariably be connected to an answering service when I am in session. Please leave a message stating clearly your name, contact number and a time when we can talk confidentially. I will then return your call as soon as possible to discuss the nature of your enquiry.

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right counsellor to help.

You can also call me on 07870 923876 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.

All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.

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