Who we are
Neil Hutchison
Hello, I’m Neil, the co-founder of Room for Therapy and one of the practicing therapists here.
I believe that therapy can be life-changing and have seen this from both sides of the therapeutic process. I bring to my practice my own experience as a person in a complex and often difficult world. This experience has helped form my values as a human first, but also as a therapist.
Each client presents their own unique story but some common issues that I have worked with in the past include depression, anxiety, historical abuse, marital / relationship challenges, and challenges relating to identity (e.g. gender, sexuality, disability, race and class).
My goal in working with clients is to create a safe, secure space within which we co-create a therapeutic relationship. For me, this means that understanding and honouring the client’s experience is paramount. Having someone relate to you in this way can be enormously healing, but there is also potential benefit in gaining an understanding of how the client’s past turns up in present relationships.
PGCert, PGDip, MCOSCA, MBACP
Phil Shaw
Hello, I'm Phil, the co-founder of Room for Therapy and one of the practicing therapists here.
I firmly believe that therapy can be transformative, providing a unique opportunity to explore our past experiences and understand how they influence our present. This viewpoint has been shaped by my experiences as both a therapist and a client. The therapeutic relationships I cultivate with people create a safe and empowering environment for them to examine and make sense of their connections with others and the world around them.
I have experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family dynamics, autism, trauma, and matters related to sex, gender, and sexuality.
My approach involves understanding each person’s experiences from their unique perspective, allowing me to meet them with acceptance, empathy, and curiosity. When appropriate, I also gently challenge clients to encourage deeper reflection and new ways of thinking about their experiences.
PGCert, PGDip, MSc, MCOSCA, MBACP