Malcolm Bateup, NCPS

Malcolm Bateup is an integrative psychotherapist with 14 years of experience. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief and intimacy-related concerns. He also helps with sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and life changes. Malcolm writes in a direct, approachable way and aims to make starting therapy easier.

He trained and practised in the health field from 1996, and he brings lived experience of mental health to his work. Malcolm is the author of Live Your Life Like You Lived It Before. He describes his approach as integrative, drawing on several methods to match what each person needs rather than using a single fixed model.

In sessions he focuses on understanding attachment patterns, personal history and present-day behaviour. He uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also uses relationship-focused methods where that fits the work.

Malcolm offers a range of session styles to suit different preferences and can adapt the pace and focus as issues change. He receives monthly clinical supervision and reviews the work regularly with clients. He encourages people not to ‘suffer in silence’ and aims to make first steps into therapy straightforward.

Before booking, people are invited to check the available session options and to decide which style suits them best. Malcolm works in English and accepts international clients, and he asks people to use the Start Therapy process to make initial contact.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps when worries about closeness or jealousy repeat in adulthood and supports building steadier connections. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s pace, which helps people feel heard and decide what to work on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers simple, step-by-step tools to notice thoughts and try different behaviours, useful for anxiety, stress and unhelpful thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Malcolm will discuss your goals and preferences and choose, together with you, which methods to prioritise. That collaborative planning means the work can change as needs evolve.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking as formats can vary. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit around work and family life, or better for a shorter check-in when things are busy. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, while other options can suit those who prefer different pacing or less screen time. Talk with him about what fits your day-to-day routine and he will help arrange sessions that work practically for you.