Piers Hadman

Mondays 9.00 - 22.00

Tuesdays 9.00 - 22.00

Wednesdays 9.00 - 22.00

Thursdays 9.00 - 22.00

Many people come to therapy when they are managing well on the outside but feeling increasingly overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or under significant pressure internally. This may be linked to work stress, relationships, or a growing sense of being stuck in patterns that are difficult to change.

I work with individuals who want to understand these experiences more deeply and find ways of coping that feel more sustainable. I offer a calm, confidential and collaborative space where you can talk openly at your own pace, without judgement.

I am a neuro-affirmative counsellor, which means I value and respect different ways of thinking, feeling and experiencing the world, including neurodivergence such as ADHD. My approach is not to label or pathologise, but to understand your experience in context.

My approach is integrative. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, alongside psychodynamic therapy to explore how earlier experiences and relationships may shape current emotional responses and patterns. This allows us to work both with present-day difficulties and their underlying roots.

Before becoming a counsellor, I spent over 30 years working at senior levels in industry in the UK and internationally. This gives me a particular understanding of workplace stress, burnout, and the impact that sustained pressure can have on wellbeing, identity and relationships.

People often seek therapy with me for issues such as anxiety, stress, low mood, anger, relationship difficulties, and the emotional impact of high-pressure work environments. Together we work to develop greater clarity, emotional resilience and a more balanced sense of self.

Therapy is a collaborative process, and we will work together to find an approach that feels right for you. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or simply in need of space to reflect, I would be glad to support you.

Many people come to counselling when they are managing on the outside but feeling overwhelmed, anxious, under pressure, or stuck in patterns that are affecting their wellbeing or relationships. Taking the first step can feel significant, and it is important that you feel comfortable with the person you choose to work with.

I offer a free 30-minute consultation, either in person, online or by telephone. This gives us an opportunity to talk about what brings you to therapy and to see whether working together feels right for you.

I do not require clients to commit to a set number of sessions. Some people find a short period of therapy helps them gain clarity or work through a specific issue, while others prefer longer-term work to explore deeper patterns and ongoing challenges. We will always move at a pace that feels appropriate for you.

Sessions last 50 minutes and take place at the same time each week. I offer in-person counselling in Battersea and Clapham, as well as online and telephone sessions for flexibility.

My rooms are private, quiet and designed to provide a calm and contained space where you can speak freely. In online or telephone work, I aim to create the same sense of consistency, attention and safety.

In my work, I bring both professional experience and a relational, thoughtful approach. Many of the people I work with are dealing with anxiety, stress, low mood, anger, or relationship difficulties, often linked to work pressures or life transitions. My aim is to provide a steady, collaborative space where we can begin to understand these experiences and find more sustainable ways of coping.

Whatever you choose, the focus is on creating a respectful, reliable and consistent therapeutic relationship where you feel heard and supported as we work together.

Before your first session, I will send you a client agreement outlining confidentiality, ethical practice in line with the BACP Ethical Framework, and practical terms of working together. I may also ask you to complete a brief questionnaire to help understand your current levels of anxiety or mood, which can be used over time to track change if helpful.

The first session is an opportunity for us to begin getting a clearer picture of what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to change. Many people come feeling unsure about where to start, and there is no expectation to share everything at once. We will go at a pace that feels manageable for you.

I aim to make this first meeting feel as calm and grounded as possible. You may notice that we begin not only exploring current difficulties such as anxiety, stress, low mood, anger or relationship strain, but also how these experiences are affecting your day-to-day life, work, and relationships.

If we are working in a CBT-informed way, we may begin to look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, and identify practical strategies that may help with managing current difficulties. If a more psychodynamic focus is appropriate, we may begin to explore patterns and experiences that could be contributing to how you feel now.

For many people, the first session is less about answers and more about beginning to feel understood, and starting to make sense of what has felt confusing or overwhelming.