Kevin

Mr Kevin Standish

Registered Counselor

“I am an experienced therapist of 40 years with a range of skills and focus points: I am a psychotherapist trained in Couple/Relationship therapy working from an integrated model of therapy, using EFT as my model of couple therapy. EMDR trained for trauma treatment. Integrative therapist working with long term individual therapy managing complex PTSD and clinical psychology training to Masters degree level. I understand learning difficulties like ADHD and ASD and the impact on relationships and how to manage them better using CBT and behavioural management processes. ”

About Me

I help individuals and couples navigate complex relationship challenges and heal from past trauma. My integrated approach supports you in understanding patterns and finding new ways forward. If you're struggling with relationship dynamics or the impact of difficult experiences, I offer a compassionate space. Our work together can involve EMDR to process trauma, helping you find stability and connection. Clients often find my direct but supportive style helps them gain clarity and build stronger foundations.

Approach

When relationships feel stuck or old hurts keep resurfacing, therapy becomes a practical exploration of patterns and present interactions that opens space for change. I see individual adults and couples in NE London, and online. I offering sessions in English and Afrikaans. Sessions balance gentle tracking of moments, focused trauma processing tailored to your pace, and small, doable experiments between meetings, with clear shared goals and attentive pacing. Those wanting clearer communication, reduced overwhelm and safer connection often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Couples therapy Addictions therapy CBT Schema therapy Trauma therapy using EMDR Long term individual therapy

Services Offered:

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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    Addiction Counseling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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    ADHD

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

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    Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications

University of Johannesburg

Relate Institute

Rhodes University

University of South Africa (UNISA)

University of Rhodes

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Social Worker

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Candidate Member

Service Area

Private practice office

In-person & Online

Chigwell

London, Greater London

United Kingdom