Counsellor profile
Edmund Britton, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom · 5 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety and relationships
Continue with EdmundAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS20-02115)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Edmund supplied to BetterHelp.
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationships and intimacy
- ACT and CBT
About Edmund
NCPS. Five years' experience. Edmund Britton works with adults on anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, career worries and depression. He also supports people facing life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and Mandarin and he accepts international clients.
Ed describes his approach as straightforward and person-focused. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy. In practice he listens, helps people name what is troubling them and uses practical techniques to reduce rumination and unhelpful patterns. He is open about having navigated his own difficulties and says that experience informs his work with clients.
Ed often helps with issues that involve shame, guilt, intrusive thoughts, jealousy and low motivation. He also works with abandonment and attachment difficulties, communication and commitment problems, body image and codependency, and concerns linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. He notes experience with first responder issues, divorce and separation, hoarding, and alternative sex culture including BDSM and kink.
His style aims to be non-judgemental and direct. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between appointments as well as talking through feelings. He highlights simple, everyday tools such as mindfulness and behavioural experiments drawn from CBT and ACT.
Ed lives in China and indicates this can suit people in the Middle East, Asia and Oceania; he also says morning appointments can work for clients in the UK and Europe. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Edmund uses ACT, CBT and attachment work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice painful thoughts and feelings and to act in ways that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, rumination and low motivation by shifting the focus from trying to eliminate feelings to living a meaningful life despite them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and behavioural experiments to reduce over-thinking, intrusive thoughts and unhelpful patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early attachment influences current intimacy, communication and trust. It can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues and relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Edmund will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and then use ACT, CBT or attachment-based methods as a collaborative plan. He emphasises working together to choose techniques that suit a person’s day-to-day life.
Practical benefits of online counselling can include greater ease fitting sessions into a busy week and the option of morning appointments for different time zones. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to use short check-ins, guided mindfulness exercises or homework review without needing travel time.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, career concerns and depression.
What counselling approaches does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy in his work.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with clients both online and in person.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with NCPS and is based in China while offering services to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and notes particular suitability for people in the Middle East, Asia and Oceania.
How are sessions organised and what formats are used?
Session formats are not specified in this profile; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the process of starting counselling work?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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