Dan Isitt | Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist

Dan Isitt:

Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist (BACP student member)

I am a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), currently completing a Masters in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of East London.

My integrative approach combines elements of different modalities including Humanistic, Psychodynamic, existential and embodied therapy, depending on the needs of my client.

I am deeply interested in how emotional challenges can manifest physically in the body and the powerful connection between mind and body.

This holistic perspective guides my practice, where I work to understand the root causes of difficulties and their effects on both emotional and physical well-being.

In our work together, I will focus on creating a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where you feel truly heard. Building a trusting relationship is at the core of my practice, as I believe it provides the foundation for meaningful change.

I am committed to empowering clients to build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and navigate life’s challenges with greater self-awareness, confidence, and purpose.

I have experience in a range of somatic therapeutic techniques, including breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness, to help you cultivate emotional regulation and develop practical strategies for well-being. I also draw on solution-focused therapy and CBT-based methods – helping you break free from unhelpful thought and behavioural patterns, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and move forward with clarity and a sense of control.

In addition to traditional therapy techniques, I enjoy working creatively with clients to unlock deeper insights and express emotions in new ways. Through art and music therapy, guided imagery, and visualisation, I help clients explore difficult feelings, gain insightful perspectives, and discover new ways of processing their experiences.

I also have a strong interest in supporting clients to explore their personal values and beliefs, helping them to uncover meaning and purpose in their lives and relationships. By understanding your values, we can work together to create a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are.

With over 12 years of experience in the charity sector, including roles with leading organisations supporting mental health, homelessness, and refugees, I have developed a deep understanding of human complexity and the power of compassionate care.

This experience shapes my work, as I believe that empathy, trust, and genuine human connection can bring about transformative change.

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Dan Isitt – Working Hours

Monday – 17:00 – 22:00

Thursday – 12:00 – 21:00

Friday – 12:00 – 19:00

Saturday – 12:00 – 19:00

Sunday – 12:00 – 19:00

Clients Dan Isitt Works With

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Individuals & Adults

Adult therapy is the most common type of talking therapy.

Client Issues Dan Deals With

Substance Abuse & Addiction

Helping you to explore the underlying causes of your addiction issues.

Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

Trauma

Helping you to talk openly & receive support about your traumatic experience.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Helping overcome behavioural patterns.

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

Self-Harm

Helping people work on expressing their feelings in a more positive way.

Work & Family Conflict Issues

Seeking resolution through short-term goal-oriented forms of counselling.

Eating Disorders

When your relationship to food is complicated or beyond your control.

Therapy Modalities Dan uses With Clients

Narrative Therapy & Counselling

Helping people learn how to externalize their issues, rather than internalize them.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Helping focus on practical solutions to current issues that you are experiencing.

Transpersonal Psychotherapy

Helping you to focus on the aspirational nature of the human psyche.

Gestalt Therapy

Focusing on the present moment to help your personal growth & balance.

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Focusing on a you as a whole & with a core belief that humans are innately good.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Applying your focus on the present & future in relation to yourself.

What Is Psychotherapy?

Dealing with past events that make you feel unsafe, helpless or vulnerable.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A talking therapy focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious mind.

Body-Oriented Psychotherapy

Working with your body & mind to achieve balance & improve your overall well-being.

Mindfulness

Helping to control your thoughts & feelings, rather than be controlled by them.

Creative Arts Therapy

Helping reduce your stress & providing a positive effect on your mental health.

Person-Centred Therapy

Guiding you to seek & tackle your own natural self-healing process.

Art and Drama Therapy

A very cathartic way of working through painful emotions & past traumas.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Develop self-awareness & understanding of past influences on present behaviour.

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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Taking action for your personal growth.

Existential Psychotherapy

Guiding people to try & find meaning & purpose in their everyday lives.

Dan Isitt: Training and Qualifications

– MA Counselling & Psychotherapy | BACP Accredited Degree (currently completing)

– Foundation in Psychotherapy and Counselling – Regents University

Previous Therapeutic Experience

– 15 years of work in the voluntary sector mainly helping people who were homeless and also working on the Samaritan helplines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

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Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

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Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.

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