Derek Flint - Counselling & Psychotherapy
​Helping You Find Solutions To The Challenges Of Life
Counselling and Psychotherapy for Lasting Change
I’m Derek Flint, a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with many years of experience helping people deal with, and overcome, mental health difficulties and behaviours that leave them feeling stuck, confused or unhappy. This includes alcohol, substances and behavioural addictions. I’ve been working in private practice for over a decade.
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Membership to several counselling and psychotherapy professional bodies, reflects my level of training, experience, and commitment to safe, ethical practice.
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I keep things straightforward and down to earth. My approach is to help you understand what’s going on beneath the behaviour, rather than simply trying to fix it at the surface. If it were that simple, you'd have probably changed it by now.
What you’re doing isn’t always the real problem, it’s often a solution that made sense at some time and helped in some way.
When we understand why we do what we do, we can start creating real, lasting change that works for you.
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If you're reading this, it is likely something isn’t working the way you want it to, or you're doing things you don't want to. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to change it.
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Whether you're dealing with addiction, problem porn or sex, relationship difficulties, or anxiety, therapy gives you the opportunity to make sense of what’s happening and start moving forward.
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I help you make sense of what's behind your thoughts and behaviours, so you can start making changes that work for you.​​
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Get in touch for a free initial consultation to make the change you want.
Choose what feels closest to your situation
Therapy for Addiction, Mental Health & Behavioural Change
​​​​I help clients work through anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, addiction, alcohol use, compulsive sexual behaviour, young people using drugs, family members affected by addiction, pornography use, and relationship difficulties such as infidelity or separation. I provide therapy to men's wellbeing groups and staff of the emergency services, including Ambulance, Police, and Fire & Rescue.​​​​
How Counselling Works
Therapeutic counselling gives you the opportunity to talk openly about what’s causing difficulties, establish what’s really going on, and start taking steps to change it.​ This can help work out solutions to difficulties, build resilience, and begin making meaningful changes.
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Therapy helps people rediscover the part of themselves that deserves attention, understanding and care. You don’t have to stay stuck.​
From my own life experience, I know that things don’t always go to plan. That helps me recognise how difficult things can feel, but also that with the right approach and support, change is possible.​
I provide a confidential, honest, and non-judgemental place for you to speak freely, feel understood, and start taking back control. Read on or ​learn more about me here...
Get in touch to arrange a free initial consultation.
Common Questions About Counselling
​People often come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next. These are some of the questions that come up most:
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Can counselling help with anger problems? Yes. Counselling can help you understand what’s driving your anger and find better ways of responding.
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How can therapy help with relationship issues? Therapy helps you understand patterns, improve communication, and work through conflict or trust issues.
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Does sex addiction therapy work? Therapy can help you understand and change compulsive sexual behaviours that feel out of control.
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Is my pornography use becoming a problem? It might be if it feels out of control, causes stress, or affects your relationships. Therapy can help you understand and change the pattern.
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Can counselling help with addiction? Yes. Therapy helps you understand what’s behind the behaviour and start making changes that last.
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​If you recognise yourself in any of these, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Get in touch to arrange a free consultation and start making changes.
Find the Right Counsellor to Support You
In the UK, the titles counsellor and psychotherapist are not legally protected. This means it’s important to look at a therapist’s qualifications, training, and professional memberships before deciding who to work with. One way to do this is by choosing a therapist who is registered with a professional body listed on the UK Government’s Professional Standards Authority Register. This shows they have met recognised standards of training, experience, and ongoing professional development, giving you more confidence in the work you’re doing together. Choosing the right therapist matters. Taking a few minutes to check qualifications and memberships can make a real difference to the support you receive. I am a member of the following professional bodies, reflecting my level of training, experience, and commitment to safe, ethical practice: NCPS - National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society - Accredited Professional (NCS24-02594) ATSAC - Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity (00413) AP - Advanced Practitioner Member - Addiction Professionals (007276) BACP – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (206220) StopSO - Approved Affiliate Therapist