DEAN PALMER
Psychotherapist & Executive Coach
SUPPORT FOR ANXIETY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND PRESSURE AT WORK
Psychotherapy, Counselling and Executive Coaching in Clapham, Brighton & Hove, and Online Across the UK and Internationally
HELLO,
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with unhelpful patterns in your life or relationships, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I offer psychotherapy, counselling, and executive coaching for adults seeking greater clarity, deeper self-understanding, and lasting change.
Many of the people I work with appear capable and successful on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationships, identity, or emotional exhaustion.
My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in trust, creating a space where you can reflect openly, understand yourself more deeply, and begin to move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation by phone or Zoom. A relaxed, no-obligation conversation to explore whether working together feels right.
I work in London (Clapham), Brighton & Hove, and online across the UK and internationally.
I am recognised by AXA, Aviva and Vitality insurance providers.
Taking the first step can feel difficult, but it is often the beginning of meaningful change.
PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELLING
You Might Recognise Yourself In Some Of The Following
- Feeling anxious or restless, even when there’s no clear reason
- A sense of emptiness, low mood, or emotional disconnection
- Fear of rejection, abandonment, or being “too much” in relationships
- Difficulty trusting yourself, your feelings, or your decisions
- Exhaustion from work pressure, burnout, or difficult environments
- Feeling different, unseen, or not quite belonging — socially, professionally, or emotionally
These experiences often have roots in earlier relationships or life experiences and can continue to shape how you relate to yourself and others.
Who I Work With
I work with adults (18+) who are often thoughtful, capable, and outwardly high-functioning, yet internally unsettled.
Many of my clients experience anxiety, chronic stress, repeating relationship patterns, or persistent self-doubt. Others are navigating demanding professional lives, questions of identity or sexuality, or significant life transitions.
Many people I work with are used to coping. Therapy often begins when coping is no longer enough.
Understanding The Patterns Beneath The Surface
Therapy is not about “fixing” you, but about understanding yourself more fully — and changing what no longer serves you.
Together, we explore how past experiences, emotional wounds, and unconscious patterns influence how you think, feel, and relate today.
As understanding deepens, new choices and possibilities can begin to emerge.
My Approach
My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in trust. I aim to create a space where you can reflect openly, understand yourself more deeply, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
I work integratively, meaning I tailor the work to you rather than fitting you into a single model.
I draw on psychodynamic and relational therapy, person-centred and trauma-informed approaches, existential thinking, and coaching where appropriate.
Over Time, Therapy May Help You To
- Develop greater emotional steadiness and self-awareness
- Build a more compassionate and secure relationship with yourself
- Recognise and shift unhelpful relational patterns
- Gain greater clarity around boundaries, choices, and direction
- Feel more confident, connected, and grounded
coaching
Coaching is forward-focused and goal-oriented. It helps you gain clarity, make decisions, and take purposeful, practical steps in your personal or professional life.
Life does not neatly divide into “work” and “personal.” Pressure in one area often affects the other. As both a psychotherapist and executive coach, I offer a space where we can think about the whole picture — work, relationships, identity, ambition, and whatever else may be keeping you awake at night.
You Might Come To Coaching If You Are
- Feeling stuck or uncertain about your next step
- Facing an important decision and wanting greater clarity
- Navigating pressure, responsibility, or change at work
- Moving through a life transition, such as redundancy, career change, or a shift in direction
- Looking to improve performance, focus, or leadership
- Wanting to align your work or life more closely with your values
- Aware of your potential, but not fully realising it
- Dealing with a toxic workplace, difficult organisational culture, or a narcissistic or controlling manager
I work with individuals who are often capable, driven, and used to managing complexity, but who have reached a point where perspective, structure, or challenge is needed to move forward.
How Coaching Can Help
Coaching provides a focused, collaborative space for clear thinking, honest reflection, and decisive action.
While coaching may touch on patterns or beliefs that shape your thinking, the emphasis remains on momentum, accountability, and meaningful progress.
Together, we identify what is getting in the way, clarify what matters most, and develop practical strategies that support lasting change.
Over Time, Coaching May Help You To
- Gain greater clarity and confidence in decision-making
- Set and achieve meaningful, realistic goals
- Improve performance and effectiveness at work
- Develop stronger leadership, communication, and boundaries
- Build greater confidence, focus, and accountability
- Create a clearer sense of direction, alignment, and control
Get in touch
All contact is strictly confidential.
You can call 07986 552 493, use the contact form, or email [email protected].
I offer weekly sessions. Please note that I do not provide a 24-hour crisis service. If you need immediate support, contact your GP, NHS 111, or the Samaritans (116 123).
I practise in Clapham Common (SW4) in South-West London, conveniently located near Balham, Battersea, Brixton, Kennington, Tooting, Vauxhall, and Wandsworth, and offer online therapy across the UK.
I also work in Brighton and Hove on Church Road (BN3 2BE).
© Dean Palmer
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