Malcolm Bateup

• Stress and anxiety
• Attachment-based work
• Couples sessions

About Malcolm

Malcolm Bateup works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar difficulties, ADHD and coping with life changes. He describes himself as an integrative psychotherapist and relationship counsellor and has 14 years' experience. He holds NCPS as a listed credential and works in the United Kingdom.

Malcolm uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of him. He aims to adapt methods to the presenting issue and reviews what helps as therapy progresses. He says he draws on several therapeutic traditions rather than one single model. He also offers couples work alongside individual counselling when appropriate.

His background includes many years in health-related roles prior to his psychotherapeutic work, and he has lived experience of mental health. He undertakes monthly clinical supervision as part of his practice. He is also the author of a book titled Live Your Life Like You Lived It Before.

Sessions can be arranged to match personal preference. The biography mentions face-to-face work, video link meetings, couples sessions and walk-and-talk sessions as possible options. Readers should confirm current session options before booking.

Malcolm describes a pragmatic, approachable style and encourages people to seek support rather than cope alone. He focuses on reviewing methods in the work and adjusting the approach as needed to address the issues someone brings.

He works in English and accepts international clients; fees vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How his therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships affect current patterns in close relationships and emotional responses; it helps with relationship issues, abandonment concerns and attachment difficulties. Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the centre, giving time to speak and be heard without direction, which suits people wanting a reflective, supportive style. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical ways to recognise and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and it is useful for anxiety, depression and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss the options and agree a plan based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as sessions continue to make sure it fits the presenting concerns.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography notes face-to-face, video link, couples sessions and walk-and-talk as possibilities. If you prefer remote sessions, check which formats are currently offered. Online or remote work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, reflection and behavioural tasks to suit remote sessions so the practical work continues while fitting everyday life.

Topics Malcolm lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Traumatic brain injury
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Gottman Method
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Malcolm

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He lists stress and anxiety among the main concerns he supports.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He describes himself as an integrative psychotherapist and relationship counsellor using multiple approaches including attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural elements.

How much experience does he have?

He has 14 years' experience as a psychotherapist and relationship counsellor, with earlier work in health roles dating back to 1996.

What are his credentials and where does he work?

He lists NCPS as a credential and practices in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he use?

The biography mentions face-to-face meetings, video link sessions, couples work and walk-and-talk sessions; confirm current formats before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.