- Approachable and practical
- Integrative therapy styles
- Experience in health
About Malcolm
Malcolm Bateup is an integrative psychotherapist with 14 years' experience who supports people with men's wellbeing concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship difficulties. He also helps with depression, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem. Malcolm writes plainly and aims to make it easier for someone to take that first step towards help.
He brings a long history in the health field dating back to 1996 and draws on his own lived experience of mental health. Malcolm uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of him rather than one fixed method. He practices client-centred work, attachment-informed thinking and cognitive techniques, and he also references relational and depth perspectives in sessions.
Sessions can be arranged in ways that match a person’s preferences and lifestyle. Malcolm mentions face-to-face work, video link, couples meetings and walk-and-talk formats as options he offers. He receives monthly clinical supervision as part of his ongoing practice.
In the room he emphasises approachability and practical support. People can expect straightforward conversation about what is causing distress and clear steps to help manage day-to-day pressures. He encourages people to be open about their aims so the work stays focused and useful.
Malcolm is the author of Live Your Life Like You Lived It Before and combines his writing, clinical experience and health background in his practice. He invites people struggling to reach out and says he will put them at ease when they take that first brave step.
How Malcolm’s approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how patterns from relationships influence current feelings and behaviour. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and rehearse different responses in day-to-day life. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the person’s experience so they feel heard and clearer about their aims. This approach suits conversations where the counsellor follows the person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going, offering practical exercises and skills to try between sessions; CBT can work well when someone wants tools for managing anxiety, sleep or mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs. That process is collaborative, and approaches may be blended or adjusted over time as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session options before booking as the biography lists face-to-face, video link, couples meetings and walk-and-talk as possibilities. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools and worksheets between meetings to practise new skills in their everyday routine.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Malcolm help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship difficulties. He also works with grief, depression, intimacy and parenting concerns among other issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His work is integrative and client-centred, so sessions focus on the person’s experience and practical steps they can use. He adapts methods to the issue rather than using one fixed model.
What is his background and experience?
He has 14 years' experience as a psychotherapist and a health background dating from 1996. He also draws on lived experience of mental health and is the author of a self-help book.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds NCPS as a credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is open to working with international clients.
What session formats does he use?
His biography mentions face-to-face work, video link, couples meetings and walk-and-talk sessions. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.