Blake Byles

Tuesday: Online 10am - 6pm  / In-person 6pm - 9pm

Wednesday: In-person 10am - 6pm

Thursday: Online & Walk-and-talk 10am - 9pm

I understand firsthand the complexities of belonging, identity formation, and the unique challenges that come with existing between cultures. My journey to psychotherapy began through my own experiences navigating notions of Otherness: a bicultural identity, indigeneity, queerness and neurodiversity.

I continuously research these subjects, attend conferences, and regularly volunteer at music festivals providing welfare for those experiencing psychedelic and/or psychospiritual emergencies. This personal understanding of feeling between worlds – and the work required to move between them sustainably - informs my approach to supporting others in similar struggles.

My MA in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy builds on my BA (Hons) in Psychosocial Studies; this foundation in understanding the intersection of individual psychology and social systems deeply informs my approach to therapy. I believe we are all woven together - with our past experiences, our communities, and the natural world.

This interconnectedness means that healing happens not in isolation, but through understanding our relationships and finding our place in the larger tapestry of life.

While my training is solidly rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I’m deeply interested in how traditional Indigenous wisdoms can inform and enrich therapeutic practice. Nature-connectedness, mystical experiences, and altered states of consciousness are all points of interest in my developing practice, and I look toward the growing disciplines of ecopsychotherapy and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with hope and enthusiasm. 

Though we share many universal themes, each of us has specific needs and contexts at any given time, and I shape my therapeutic approach fluidly and dynamically with you to meet your past, present, and future needs.

In our sessions together, you can expect me to bring a curious, non-judgmental presence to our work together, along with genuine respect for each person's unique story and cultural background. I believe in the power of attunement, where client and therapist lean into the sessions, co-creating a space of mutual understanding.

We will explore how our past informs our present, including repeated patterns of behaviour. Together, we will dig deep into unconscious drives, half-thoughts, unspoken words, and peculiar feelings, while always keeping an eye toward growth and possibility. My goal in our work together is to provide you with a grounding presence while enabling you to reclaim authorship over your past so you may dream of a sustainable future.

Through compassionate, judgment-free talk therapy, we'll collaborate to examine inner obstacles, gain clarity, and discover new possibilities.

Whether you're dealing with mental health, identity, or interpersonal issues, I provide a space for self-discovery and growth.

I welcome clients from all backgrounds - let me know how I can support you on your journey.

I offer an initial consultation, often in-person, regardless of whether we expect to work online. This helps us to get a sense of how we may work together. Initial sessions are priced at £50 (£20 for low-cost clients). As with all sessions, this must be paid before your visit.

Before the session, you will be sent my current contract to review, and we can briefly discuss this during the session. Predominantly, the session's focus is on what you would like to bring to therapy, your expectations, and an introduction to my psychodynamic approach. From this session, we may get an impression of how we may work together, co-creating a therapeutic space or container to deeply explore the themes and experiences important to you.

After some days of reflection, if we both agree to proceed, a regular day and time of the week will be arranged, the contract signed, and fees/payment arrangements made. For hybrid sessions (of which I have limited availability), we may require further/ongoing discussions about scheduling.