Malcolm Bateup, NCPS

Malcolm Bateup is an integrative psychotherapist with 14 years of experience. He writes in plain terms and aims to make starting therapy less daunting. He has a long background in health and personal experience of mental health challenges. Malcolm is the author of a book called Live Your Life Like You Lived It Before and presents himself as approachable and down to earth.

He uses a mix of therapeutic methods to match what a person needs. Sessions are adapted to the issue rather than being one-size-fits-all. Monthly clinical supervision is part of his practice to reflect on his work and keep it under review.

Malcolm lists several approaches he draws on, including attachment-focused work, client-centred approaches, cognitive behavioural ideas, the Gottman Method, and Jungian perspectives. In practice this means he listens for patterns in relationships, helps people name thoughts and behaviours that cause distress, and explores personal meaning and story.

Clients can expect practical conversations alongside reflective exploration. Malcolm aims to help people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people with sleep, eating and self-esteem concerns, and with life changes such as career shifts and caregiving strain.

He offers a range of ways to meet depending on preference and mentions continuing professional oversight. To start, readers are invited to follow the site process to match with him and schedule sessions.

How his approaches can work online

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns shape stress responses and closeness. Online sessions can help identify those patterns and practise different ways of relating. Client-centred therapy places attention on the person's own experience and values, using listening and reflective conversation to build understanding and self-direction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and offers practical exercises to change them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Malcolm will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that suit the person's needs. He aims to match style and pace to what feels most helpful and will review progress together as therapy continues.

Practical benefits of online or remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and having access from different locations. Video sessions let people use visual cues, while shorter check-ins or phone conversations can make it easier to keep continuity when schedules are tight. Confirm which session types are currently offered before booking so arrangements match everyday routines.