Malcolm Bateup , NCPS

Malcolm Bateup, NCPS, is an integrative psychotherapist and relationship counsellor with a long background in the health field dating back to 1996 and lived experience of mental health. He combines practical clinical training with personal insight to offer supportive, adaptable care for a wide range of concerns. He is also the author of the book 'live your life like you lived it before'.

Working with individuals and couples, he offers a variety of session formats including face-to-face meetings, video link appointments, couples work, and walk and talk sessions to suit different preferences. As an integrative practitioner he draws on multiple therapeutic methods, tailoring interventions to the presenting issues and regularly reviewing which approach will best serve each client.

Malcolm receives monthly clinical supervision as part of his ongoing professional development and aims to create an approachable atmosphere that helps people feel more at ease when they first seek support. He encourages anyone struggling not to suffer in silence and supports clients through the process of starting therapy and working toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Malcolm works from an integrative base and often draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and is useful for addressing issues like relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client's own capacity for growth, which can help with self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is effective for stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work Malcolm undertakes with each person. He will listen to a client's needs, goals, and preferences and help determine which methods or combination of methods feels most helpful as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to work with licensed professionals from different locations. These options support continuity of care and accessibility for people who prefer remote sessions or who live internationally.