about me

about

dr alan flynn, cpsychol, afbpss

bps, hcpc, dpsych, msc, ma, ba (hons)

i am a chartered counselling psychologist and accredited mentalisation based therapist, based in London

i work with individuals and couples to help them with their relationship difficulties

it is my mission to help you gain access to the knowledge and skills you need to live a full and meaningful life

i have extensive experience of providing a range of psychological therapies • i specialise in treating long-standing emotional and relational problems with adults

i also have a particular interest in staff psychological wellbeing and helping business leaders and senior executives facilitate working environments that are supportive of staff performance and development

i hold a professional doctorate in counselling psychology from the University of East London

as well as having specialised further in mentalisation-based therapy (mbt), my practice is also informed by the following approaches:

emotionally focused couples therapy (eft)
schema therapy
eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (emdr)
cognitive behavioural therapy (cbt)
compassion focused therapy (cft) and
acceptance and commitment therapy (act)

chartered counselling psychologist

BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (BPS)

chartered membership reflects the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise • it is regarded as the 'gold standard' by the BPS, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and high ethical standards or practice, teaching and research

to check if a person is registered as a Chartered Psychologist, check https://www.bps.org.uk/lists/DIR

practitioner psychologist

HEALTH & CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL (HCPC)

counselling psychologist is a protected title that can only be used by those registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

HCPC is an independent regulator set up by the Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 • the HCPC only registers people who meet the standards it sets for training, professional skills, behaviour and health

you can check a person's registration status on www.hcpc-uk.org

i have successfully completed a mentalisation-based therapy (mbt) practitioner level training course, delivered by the Anna Freud Centre, and accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council

https://www.bpc.org.uk/professionals/kite-mark-therapist/find-a-kite-marked-therapist/25824/

accredited practitioner of mentalisation based therapy

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my approach

inspired

my work is underpinned by the robust, scientific, research-driven discipline of psychology. i draw on the latest tools, techniques, models and frameworks and tailor them to meet your needs

change-oriented

i strive to demonstrate a huge commitment and confidence in people’s inherent capacity to change and evolve • my focus is on your potential for growth and development

focused on wellbeing

supporting individuals and teams to cultivate a culture of promoting psychological wellbeing, i help individuals gain insight to better relate to themselves and others