Sometimes it’s hard to find our place in the world and we feel broken, lost or alone.

These feelings often lie at the root of anxiety, depression, addiction, shame, and other issues.

The antidote is connection.

Hi, I’m Steve.

I’m a fully qualified, MBACP registered integrative counsellor.I have practised as a counsellor for over 10 years, with over 30 years working in health and social care. I have worked as the clinical manager caring for the wellbeing of over 70 therapists at a well-known therapy service, as well as the manager of an addiction rehabilitation centre and a lecturer in counselling and psychology.I offer sessions online and in person in East Central London near Old Street as well as Hackney, close to London Fields, Bethnal Green and Cambridge Health. I have daytime and evening availability.I have worked in the third and private sector with individuals and groups to help with problems including:

  • anger

  • shame

  • addiction

  • depression

  • anxiety

  • stress

  • bereavement

  • spiritual concerns

  • relationship problems

Portrait of Steve Marshall, Integrative Counsellor, East London

Hi, I’m Steve.

I’m a fully qualified and MBACP registered integrative counsellor.I have practised as a counsellor for over 10 years, with over 30 years working in health and social care. I have worked as the clinical manager caring for the wellbeing of over 70 therapists at a well-known therapy service, as well as the manager of an addiction rehabilitation centre and a lecturer in counselling and psychology.I offer sessions online and in person in East Central London near Old Street and Hackney Wick, with daytime and evening availability.I have worked in the third and private sector with individuals and groups with problems including:

  • anger

  • shame

  • addiction

  • depression

  • anxiety

  • stress

  • bereavement

  • spiritual concerns

  • relationship problems

Approach

How I work and how it helps

What's integrative counselling?

Integrative counselling means that I work flexibly and use a range of different therapeutic techniques depending on what is most helpful for you.My training is in counselling and psychology, and my approaches include person-centred, psychodynamic, attachment-focused, inner child work and narrative therapy.My work is influenced by psychoanalysis as well as spiritual and existential philosophies.

How does it help?

My main approach to therapy is relational and attachment based.This is because we learn about who we are in relationships, and when we struggle in our relationships, it can impact everything else in our lives.We can feel unsure of ourselves, where we fit in or what our purpose is.I believe these issues often stem from our childhood relationships and the environment we emotionally adapted to growing up.Through exploring this in therapy, in a calm and supportive space, we can regain a secure sense of ourselves, our relationships and belonging in our lives.

Together, we can learn how to heal our past and embrace our present.

Expertise

Specialist areas, qualifications and trainings

Specialisms

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Anger

  • Chronic shame

  • Isolation and loneliness

  • Drug and alcohol addiction

  • Behavioural addictions

  • Co-dependency

  • Identity issues

  • Spiritual concerns

  • Relationship problems


I also specialise in challenges for those who work supporting others – such as frontline workers, counsellors, therapists, support workers, psychologists and carers.

Spirituality and finding meaning

For some of us, religious and spiritual practices play an important role in our lives. I hold a gentle, welcoming space for a range of beliefs, as well as related difficulties such as feeling spiritually lost, uncertain, conflicted or out of alignment with our beliefs.I have a deep interest in spiritual and existential philosophies and I'm currently undertaking training in contemplative practice.

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Lecture hall

Qualifications & Training

  • BSc Psychology (1st class Hons) (Goldsmiths University)

  • MSc Addiction Psychology and Counselling (Distinction) (London South Bank University)

  • Attachment Narrative Therapy training (Bowlby Centre)

  • Introduction to Philosophy and Psychotherapy (Philadelphia Association)

  • P.I.T. Trauma training Pt1 (Pia Mellody Model)

  • MBACP and MFDAP registered


I was a lecturer and skills teacher for a MSc in Counselling and Psychology at a London university and have published academic research on attachment and addiction.I also managed an abstinence-based residential addiction treatment programme in London for many years.

Inclusive practice


I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and have worked with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.I understand the negative impact that prejudice and discrimination can have on mental health.

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Location & fees

Getting here

Location & Fees

I offer online and in person sessions. I have daytime and evening availability.My London office is centrally located, just a 10-15 minute walk from Old Street, Barbican, Angel and Farringdon stations.I also work from Hackney (E8) a 10-15 minute walk from Cambridge Health and London Fields overground stations and Bethnal Green underground station.I charge on a sliding scale of £80-£100 per session depending on your income.I can work with you on a short term or long term basis.If you have any questions, get in touch. I also offer a free 15-minute consultation.

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Contact

Book a free consultation

Get in touch

Message me for a free 15-minute consultation at counsellorsteve@gmail.com or use the contact form below.You can also phone me on 07539276247.After a brief chat, if you are happy to work with me, we can then start sessions at your pace.