Malcolm Bateup, NCPS

Malcolm Bateup is a psychotherapist with 14 years' experience who helps people facing midlife challenges and other major life changes. He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and issues around intimacy. He is approachable and encourages people to take the first step towards talking things through rather than staying stuck.

He trained as an integrative psychotherapist and holds NCPS. That background means he draws on several methods and adapts his approach to each person. He also has long experience in the health field dating back to 1996 and brings lived experience of mental health to his work.

Sessions focus on practical conversation and reflection. Malcolm aims to help people identify patterns that cause distress and to try manageable changes between meetings. He explains ideas in clear language and keeps plans straightforward so they are easy to follow.

He offers a range of ways to meet and uses monthly clinical supervision as part of his practice. His writing includes the book Live Your Life Like You Lived It Before, which reflects themes he often discusses in therapy. People are invited to make a first step and explore whether his way of working feels right for them.

Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and times. Malcolm supports people who want coaching-style work as well as therapy, and will help tailor sessions to individual needs and goals.

How his approaches shape online working

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past connections affect present relationships and emotional safety. It can help with relationship strain, intimacy problems and patterns of emotional reactivity. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own pace and priorities, offering a non-judgemental space to talk and reflect; it suits people needing empathy and steady support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviours into manageable steps and is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Malcolm will discuss different methods and decide together which fits a person's needs, goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan can change if something else looks more helpful.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not stated here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose whether to use video or another agreed arrangement depending on what suits them and the task at hand.