Meet the Team
Hello! I'm Charley, a Counselling Psychologist based in South West London. I've been working working with young people, adults and families for over 10 years. Let me tell you a little about me, my approach, and what I can offer, and if you think we could work well together, feel free to get in touch.
DR CHARLEY DEACON
A little about me...
I am a Counselling Psychologist and feel incredibly lucky to do a job that I love. I offer a warm and down-to-earth approach to therapy and my main focus is on providing a safe and non-judgemental space to talk. My priority is that therapy is as helpful for you as possible so my approach is collaborative and open, and I place particular value on building strong therapeutic relationships with the people that I work with.
You might like to see me if...
A great number of things can bring people to therapy but on the whole, people come to see me seeking a space to reflect on their experiences and emotions. This can include people feeling anxious, low, angry or lacking in self-confidence; or feeling dissatisfied with their relationships, career or general life. Sometimes people come wanting to process experiences that have felt traumatic or overwhelming, or to explore relationship patterns (both current and past). Whatever has brought you here, therapy can offer a safe space to untangle, process and move forward.
I specialise in supporting parents and parents-to-be during pregnancy, birth and the early years of your little one’s life (known as the perinatal period). I can see you on your own, with your baby, or as a couple – whichever feels right for you. For more information on the difficulties that can often arise during this time that I can help with, please visit our perinatal page.
A little about my approach...
I am experienced in a range of therapeutic models. My approach is integrative which means that our work will be guided by the therapeutic model that seems best suited to you and your hopes for therapy. The approaches that I draw on include: CBT, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and parent-infant approaches such as Circle of Security Parenting and video-feedback interventions. I also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused CBT.
