It's the Relationship that heals
I’m a qualified integrative counsellor specialising in a relational, trauma-informed practice. My training included core counselling skills, supervised clinical placement and I hold recognised counselling qualifications. Over the years, I’ve worked in partnership with a wide range of services, including NHS drug and alcohol services, voluntary sector projects and private rehabilitation centres in England and Thailand, supporting people through transitions, recovery journeys, and the longer term emotional effects trauma can leave behind.
My approach is integrative and relational. This means the therapy is co-created and adapts to meet each clients needs, rather than expecting to fit into one model of therapy. I draw on person-centred principles, trauma-informed methods and an understanding of how early relationships and attachment patterns can shape how we experience ourselves and others. I believe therapy is not something done to a person but developed with them: a collaborative process that honours each client’s experience, agency and pace.
I am also experienced in creating and delivering structured group sessions that are engaging, confidential, and grounded in real-world challenges, encouraging participants to build self-awareness, reduce reactivity, and improve relationships both personally and professionally.
Anthony Meade
Counsellor | Group Facilitator |Member of the BACP
Key Areas of Focus
Emotional Regulation & Anger Management
Supporting clients to recognise stress patterns, manage reactivity, and respond to challenging situations with increased emotional control and self-awareness.Addiction Awareness & Coping Strategies
Facilitating open conversations around substance use and behavioural addictions (e.g., gambling, social media), reducing stigma, and promoting healthier coping mechanisms.Social Boundaries & Lifestyle Awareness
Helping individuals navigate interpersonal dynamics, online identity, and personal boundaries in a way that supports mental health and fosters accountability.Diversity, Inclusion & Oppression Awareness
Providing space to explore power, privilege, and identity, promoting cultural sensitivity, allyship, and respectful communication across difference.- Trauma A word used a lot these days, I beleive we can create a space to work through lifes adverese chalenges. Whether complex or developental trauma, or however you want to term your experiences.
Qualifications and Affiliations
- A member of the BACP
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Integrative Counselling, Matrix College
- BSc (Hons) Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Middlesex University
- Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Matrix and clinical settings
Professional Ethos
I am committed to creating safe, respectful spaces for reflection, growth, and learning. Whether working with individuals or facilitating groups, my goal is to empower people with the tools to better understand themselves, connect with others, and thrive emotionally.
