Graham Mortimer

I specialise in working with young adults, adolescents and children. I have an Enhanced DBS check.

The main focus of my work is the development of the individual; in order to foster a sense of self worth, identity and self-esteem.

I aim to develop a therapeutic relationship to support an individual to safely explore personal issues compassionately and non-judgementally. Through this approach, individuals can come to terms with their situation, and consider possible ways forward that are best for them, with assurance of confidentiality within the parameters of the BACP ethical framework.

I have worked in education for over 30 years. Initially for 15 years as a teacher in the City of Nottingham, where I developed a passionate interest in motivation and behaviour. I then supported school staff/pupils for over 15 years as part of the Derbyshire County Council Behaviour Support Service. For the past 10 years I have further developed my therapeutic work in Derbyshire Schools and in my private practice, to enable adolescents, children, and young adults to gain more from life and learning. 

I gained BACP accreditation as a person-centred counsellor during a period of 4 years at Base 51, a youth support service in the City of Nottingham: counselling young people from the ages of 11 to 25 from different cultural and religious backgrounds, who were at school, in higher education or apprenticeships.

I specialise in autism, issues related to school/learning, friendship/social issues, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, self-esteem/identity, sexual orientation, anger management, loss, and low mood.

If you’d like to discuss working together, please give me a ring for an informal discussion on 0782 861 5052.