Malcolm Bateup, NCPS

Malcolm Bateup is an integrative psychotherapist and relationship counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He also supports those facing addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, and life changes linked to chronic illness or caregiving. Malcolm writes plainly and aims to make the first steps feel easier for people who are worried about starting therapy.

He brings 14 years of therapeutic practice and a health-related background stretching back to 1996. That mixture of clinical work and personal experience of mental health informs his approach. He uses a range of approaches so sessions can be shaped around what feels most useful to each person.

In practice he works in person, by video link, and offers couples and walk-and-talk sessions according to client preference. He takes monthly clinical supervision to reflect on casework and maintain independent review of methods. Sessions are adaptable and aimed at finding what helps rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Clients can expect an approachable style and straightforward conversation. He aims to put people at ease and to help them set clear, achievable steps for change. Malcolm is the author of Live Your Life Like You Lived It Before, which complements his therapeutic work.

If someone wants to begin, the site process asks them to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a session based on availability. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

How his approaches suit online and remote work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections and emotional responses; it can help with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and attachment difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions, offering a non-judgemental space where goals and pace are set by the client; this is useful for building self-esteem and managing anxiety. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical techniques to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Malcolm will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress over time so the work stays relevant and practical.

The therapist's biography notes he offers video-link sessions as well as face-to-face, couples and walk-and-talk options. If video sessions are chosen they can make work around appointments easier and allow regular check-ins from wherever someone is based. Walk-and-talk sessions suit people who prefer movement during conversation. Confirm the available formats and scheduling details before booking so sessions fit into everyday life.