Damian Castello Counselling Counselling, Psychotherapy & Supervision in East London and Online

About Me

I was born and raised in London and one of my favourite things about the city is that it is multicultural. I have always been curious about differences and embraced the diversity that was all around me, from a young age. I learn from and value working with people from diverse backgrounds.
I am an integrative counsellor & psychotherapist, which means that I bring together different elements of specific therapies, tailored to suit the individual needs and personal circumstances of my clients. I believe that we are all unique individuals and no one single approach can help everyone in all situations. I tailor my approach to suit the individual needs.

My Qualifications and Experience

I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. I have diplomas in therapeutic counselling and clinical supervision. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
The BACP is the largest professional body representing counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom. They set the standards, values, and ethical guidelines by which therapists work to.

I have over 11 years’ experience of working therapeutically in varying roles, which have included:

• Volunteer listener with the Samaritans.
• Providing group and 1-1 therapy for young people in mainstream secondary schools and pupil referral units.
• Providing group and 1-1 therapy for adults in prisons.
• Resident therapist on the National Prison Radio podcast series, including Forgiveness and Compassion, Behind the Mask, and New Beginnings.
• Management and supervision of a counselling service for a charity organisation.
• Delivering public speaking engagements on matters of mental health and wellbeing, along with diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Private therapy and supervision practice face to face and online.

"The first step toward change is awareness.
The second step is acceptance."
- Nathaniel Brandon

If you would like to find out more about how I work or would like to book a free 20-minute consultation, please contact me.