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Edmund Britton

Edmund Britton

NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Practical, non-judgemental counselling for anger and anxiety

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  • Person-focused
  • Values-led tools
  • Mindfulness practice

About Edmund

Edmund Britton is a counsellor who draws on practical, person-focused approaches to help people manage anger, anxiety and stress. He uses straightforward language and a calm presence to help people feel heard. Edmund holds NCPS and has five years of professional experience working with people online and in person.

He helps people who struggle with intrusive thoughts, rumination and low motivation. He also supports those dealing with jealousy, shame, guilt and low self-esteem. Anger, relationship and intimacy concerns are part of his regular practice, alongside issues such as addiction, sleep problems and career-related stress.

Edmund describes a non-judgemental style. Sessions focus on listening first and then finding practical ways to change what is getting in the way. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values.

Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas shape his way of working with relationship and intimacy struggles. Mindfulness practices are used to slow down strong feelings and reduce reactivity. Sessions are conversational and aim to build skills people can use between meetings.

He has worked across different regions and is comfortable supporting people who live outside the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin. Prospective clients are asked to follow the platform sign-up steps to match and schedule an appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Mandarin

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values; it is often used for anxiety, anger and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills to break cycles like rumination and avoidance. Attachment-Based ideas help people understand patterns in close relationships and how early experiences can affect present reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what tends to help in early sessions. Together they will decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also helps maintain regular contact across time zones for international clients. Practical arrangements such as session length, scheduling and whether to use video or audio are worked out at sign-up and during the first meeting to suit the person's routines and needs.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English, Mandarin
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS20-02115

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

He helps people with anger, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, addiction issues, trauma and sleep problems among other difficulties.

How would sessions feel in terms of approach and style?

Sessions are conversational and non-judgemental, with a focus on listening first and then introducing practical skills to manage thoughts and feelings.

What is Edmund's background and experience?

He has five years of professional experience working with clients both online and in person, and draws on personal experience alongside his clinical work.

What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?

He is listed with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom while spending significant time in China.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.

Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?

International clients are accepted and he notes particular suitability for people in the Middle East, Asia and Oceania, while also working with morning clients in the UK and Europe.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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