Neil Porter, BACP

Neil Porter brings a deep belief in the possibility of healing to his therapeutic work, grounded in both personal experience and professional practice. He has witnessed transformation through his own journey, through formal training, and most notably through the resilience and growth of the people he supports. When someone chooses to open up and explore both pain and potential, he sees that as the central purpose of his work.

His practice is anchored in close presence and a non-judgmental stance. He aims to create a space where a person is seen as a whole individual rather than a list of problems to solve. While he offers practical tools and clinical insight, he also values the simple yet powerful act of being with whatever emerges in a session, trusting that change often begins with feeling genuinely met.

Having navigated his own experiences of trauma, he understands the courage required to face difficult memories and emotions. He describes his style as collaborative and soulful, blending somatic awareness, spirituality without religion, and tailored, pragmatic techniques. He works with a range of concerns including addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, family and fatherhood issues, and coping with life changes. His clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. He holds the credential BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings six years of professional experience to his work.