Will Eckersley

Hi there, I'm Will, and whatever brings you here today – welcome, maybe I can help. 

I'm a counsellor based in London Bridge, Crystal Palace and online, offering short and long-term therapy to adults. I work in a way that is kind, thoughtful and imaginative. First and foremost, I listen deeply – to the content and the process. Over time, I seek to make connections between patterns in your day-to-day life, to patterns from your past, to patterns in the dynamic between us. The result is a growing space of awareness around these that, grounded in a supportive relationship, fosters clarity, meaning and positive change. 

This involves a skilful blend of compassion and challenge, rooted in my integrative training and personal journey. For this, we may use parts, images, journalling, attention to the body, as well as explorations of your unique history. And we will always go at your pace.

Locations

I have quiet and comfortable rooms in Crystal Palace and London Bridge, and I also offer walking therapy in nearby parks if space and nature feel important. I sometimes work online, although strongly believe that working in-person yields better results.

Initial consultation

After contact through email, a short phone or video call, a session is arranged to help us confirm if working together feels right. During these, I will enquire about your situation – what brings you to therapy, why now, and what your aims might be – as well as to answer any questions.

Working together

To proceed, we create an agreement for our work. This could be open-ended or with a limited timeframe of 6-12 sessions, and will include my T&Cs around confidentiality, data protection, attendance and payment, as well as an understanding of your objectives. Periodically this will be reviewed, e.g. if moving from time-limited to open-ended work. We then meet once per week at a set time and place for 50 minutes.

Ending

You are under no obligation to continue, and can leave at any time. Endings are important though, and at least 1-4 sessions are recommended to integrate what has come up.

Ethics

I practice under the BACP's Code of Ethics. I hold professional indemnity insurance, and also engage in regular supervision and CPD. Our work is confidential, and I manage your data in line with GDPR regulations. I stand for inclusivity across race, gender, sexuality and all forms of diversity.

Fees

Therapy is an incredible investment in a happy future – that everyone deserves access to. This means acknowledging financial diversity, which is why I use a sliding scale of fees based on each individual’s situation. I ask clients to make an honest self-assessment from the following rough guidelines:

£80 – standard

£70 – supported

£50 – low-cost