About
Junior (Jr) is a qualified integrative counsellor and addictions therapist with over 16 years of experience working within addiction, recovery and mental health services. He has extensive experience supporting people experiencing difficulties with alcohol and drug use, as well as anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, anger, relationship difficulties, shame, boundaries and emotional regulation.
Jr believes that therapy is not about telling people how they should live their lives. Instead, he aims to provide a safe, honest and non-judgemental space where clients can explore what is happening for them and begin to understand themselves on a deeper level.
His approach is integrative, drawing from person-centred, Gestalt, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches. He recognises that everyone is different and therefore does not believe therapy should be a one-size-fits-all process. Jr works collaboratively with each client, adapting the therapeutic work to their individual needs, experiences and goals.
A strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of Jr’s work. He believes that feeling genuinely heard, understood and accepted can provide an important foundation for change. At the same time, he is comfortable offering challenge when appropriate, helping clients explore patterns of thinking and behaviour that may no longer be serving them.
Jr has a particular interest in addiction and relapse prevention, and in exploring the emotional and psychological factors that can sit underneath addictive behaviours. He believes addiction is rarely simply about the substance or behaviour itself. Issues such as trauma, shame, disconnection, identity, relationships and difficulties with emotional regulation can all play a significant role.
He also works with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, attachment, co-dependency, boundaries and a harsh inner critic. Jr is particularly interested in helping people understand the relationship between their past experiences and their present-day thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
His style is warm, down-to-earth and approachable. He aims to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel able to be themselves without fear of judgement.
Jr's aim is to help clients develop greater self-awareness, strengthen their relationship with themselves and others, and identify meaningful changes that can support a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Clients do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Sometimes, the first step is simply having a conversation.
Position at Priory
Addictions therapist
Been working at the Priory since 2026 with the addictions team