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Nathan Dean

NCPS

Nathan Dean, NCPS

Therapist in the UK

Nathan is a NCPS therapist in the UK.

  • 4+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Grief
  • Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Nathan

Nathan Dean (he/him) is a person-centered therapist based in the United Kingdom who works with clients around the world. He focuses on exploring each person's lived experience rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, supporting people to find what will work for them given their circumstances and worldview. Over four years of practice he blends a gentle, exploratory stance with practical techniques drawn from other therapeutic models to form a tailored, holistic approach.

His work covers a wide range of concerns including grief, depression, anxiety and many life changes, and he brings particular attention to experiences related to chronic illness and disability. As someone who lives with Crohn's disease and an ileostomy stoma, he speaks from personal experience about navigating day-to-day adjustments and the emotional effects of living with a visible or hidden health condition. That lived experience informs how he supports people managing conditions such as IBS, colitis and other gastric or chronic health challenges.

Nathan describes a Mental Health MOT option - an initial six-session review that uses tools like Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the Japanese concept of Ikigai to map priorities and identify areas for change. He also offers a COVID-conscious perspective, acknowledging the ongoing impact of the pandemic, discussing boundary setting and social connection, and providing resources for people who remain cautious or immunocompromised. He runs group sessions for people navigating these issues.

He integrates practices such as gestalt and cognitive behavioral techniques as needed while also exploring decolonising perspectives to make therapy more relevant and inclusive. Nathan holds the NCPS credential, which indicates a recognised professional qualification in psychotherapy, and offers services in English for clients both in the UK and internationally. He does not use artificial intelligence or large language models in his practice.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and creating a supportive space where each person decides what matters most. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping them explore feelings, values and choices without imposing solutions - useful for grief, identity questions, relationship concerns and adjusting to life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour that contribute to distress and learning practical strategies to shift them. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress and sleeping or eating difficulties by teaching skills that can be used between sessions.

Jungian Therapy attends to deeper themes, personal meaning and life narrative, using symbols and exploration of inner life to address issues such as emptiness, identity and recurring relationship patterns. It can help people who want to understand underlying motives and build a richer sense of self.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Nathan will work with each person to choose or combine methods based on their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the work as therapy progresses. Online sessions make that collaboration accessible across distances and schedules, allowing appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. These options increase flexibility for people balancing work, family, health conditions or time-zone differences, and they create multiple ways to stay engaged with therapeutic work between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Nathan Dean have?

Nathan has four years of clinical experience working with people on a range of issues including grief, anxiety, depression and adjustment to chronic illness.

Is Nathan Dean a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the NCPS credential, which is a recognised professional credential in psychotherapy.

In which languages does Nathan Dean provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Nathan Dean located?

Nathan is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Nathan Dean as my therapist?

Work with Nathan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nathan Dean work with international clients?

Yes, he accepts international clients.

How much does therapy with Nathan Dean cost?

Costs can vary depending on your location and his availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Nathan. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

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