Rate Fabian Wood

I am credentialed in the United Kingdom with 3 years of professional work experience and have an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy as well as a BSc in Psychology.

I believe that therapy can offer a mirror for you to begin to examine yourself and your emotions, often for the first time. Sometimes, we don't know what it is that makes us feel the way we do, and it's with this mirror we can begin to start to explore what lies underneath our feelings. Ultimately, this is a collaborative process between client and therapist, working together to deepen your understanding and progress therapeutic change.

I am able to tailor my approach towards what you feel are your needs to be able to address the issues you are facing. As a result, while my early training is in the Person-Centred Approach - I have a keen interest in Existential Therapy as well as adopting CBT & DBT techniques should you feel you need more hands on techniques for coping, managing your emotions or just to start getting by. The best approach to practice changes throughout your therapeutic journey and I can offer a flexibility that can best cater for your needs while we work together.

I work with clients with a wide variety of issues from Anxiety and Depression to Abuse and Loss. However, in particular, I am passionate about working with the following issues in which I have gained Counselling experience:

Addiction and Recovery - I have worked in mulitiple roles as an addiction counsellor. I have worked with clients at different stages in their recovery journey; from still using, to the 'just for today' period, and finally towards establishing meaning without (or with an altered relationship with) drugs and alcohol. Counselling can be a useful tool in your recovery journey, no matter whereabouts you are with it at the moment.

LGBTQIA+ - I have worked as a Counsellor for and LGBT charity, where I have worked with clients who are transitioning gender as well as those who are beginning to explore their sexual identity or are experiencing difficulties in life related to their LGBTQIA+ identity. I am a LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist and offer a non-judgemental and safe space for you to explore without fear or doubt.

Men's Issues - I recognise that for many Men, coming to therapy can be particularly daunting. For many of us, since childhood, we have been encouraged to downplay and minimise our emotions. As a result, it can be difficult to express how we are really feeling or even to just understand it ourselves. Much of my practice can work towards helping develop that emotional literacy to begin to identify, unpack and explore many of these difficult and intangible emotions.