Spencer Barron, BACP

Spencer Barron brings more than 15 years of experience working with both individuals and groups across clinical and community settings. Based in North West and South West London, he combines an integrative humanistic approach with a readiness to engage with difficult material, aiming to help people reconnect with their own vitality and the insight gained from life experience.

He meets clients where they are and draws on a range of therapeutic methods to support change in the present moment. Spencer describes himself as a capable, though fallible, guide who is willing to go to challenging places alongside those he works with. His practice is informed by long-term personal study and a decades-long meditation practice, and he regularly leads weekly support groups, workshops and retreats focused on self-awareness, authentic communication and awakening.

In addition to his private work, Spencer works within the NHS and with charities supporting people who experience schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism. He has worked with a wide array of presenting issues; recent topics include anxiety, depression, anger, loss, social isolation, loneliness, grief, regret, trauma, sexual abuse, emotional and physical abuse, assault and rape, domestic violence, suicidal ideation, ADHD, addiction, family conflict and estrangement, modern slavery, borderline personality disorder, cultural and ethnic identity, intercultural partnership, low self-esteem, conflict avoidance and people-pleasing, lack of intimacy, infidelity, bullying, helplessness, hopelessness, perfectionism and life transitions.

Spencer holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects his standing within a recognised professional body. He continues to develop his practice through clinical work, group facilitation and ongoing personal study.