Dominic Merchant

I am Metacognitive Therapy Institute registed therapist, based in London and online. I specialise in helping people with addictive behaviours of all kinds, as well as anxiety issues, ADHD, depression and stress-related concerns. 

My goal is to help you relate to your thoughts, your behaviours and yourself in a more helpful, realistic and compassionate way. Change comes more easily with context and understanding.

I hold a Postgraduate Diploma with Distinction in Addiction Psychology and Counselling, and a Drug and Alcohol Professional Certificate.

I am an Advanced Practitioner and Accredited Member of Addiction Professionals and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am fully insured and receive regular clinical supervision.

Approach:

I only use approaches which are rigorously grounded in the best research. These include metacognitive, behavioural and mindfulness-based techniques.

Experience

Before starting my private practice, I held roles in the prison system and the luxury private rehab sector. I am confident working with people from all backgrounds and have experience with a wide range of psychological issues, including both substance-based and behavioural addictions.

I have also developed a specialism on self-care, resilience and reflective practice and have a track record of delivering groups and training.

In addition, I am completing doctoral research in metacognition and addiction psychology to inform my work, I teach counselling skills and professional practice, and provide supervision and reflective practice groups for staff at a pioneering Special Educational Needs school in East London.