Psychological therapy, including CBT and couples therapy available online, and in person in both Islington and Hackney

Nathan Deery, BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

Hello, and welcome to Greater Sense Psychological Therapies. My name is Nathan Deery, and I offer individual and couples therapy for a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

You can find out more about what I offer and my background by clicking on the link below, or contact me today.

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Does it feel like something needs to change?
It may be that you are feeling lost, stuck, or unsure about something in your life.
Perhaps you are finding it hard to connect with things in the way that you used to.

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Whatever has brought you here, Greater Sense Psychological Therapies may be able to help.

Click here to find out more about the reasons people look for help from this service, or get in contact now.

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Psychological therapies using well-established, evidence-based ideas and treatment options, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

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“Pain and purpose are two sides of the same thing. A person struggling with depression is very likely a person yearning to feel fully. A socially anxious person is very likely a person yearning to connect with others. You hurt where you care, and you care where you hurt.”
Steven C. Hayes

What brings you here?

You’ve probably been managing a lot on your own. Maybe it’s anxiety, self-doubt, obsessive thoughts, or a sense that you’re no longer sure who you are or where you’re heading. Maybe life looks fine on the outside, but inside you feel disconnected—from yourself, your values, or your relationships.

Whatever’s brought you here, there’s a reason you’re reading this. Therapy can help you pause, reflect, and begin to move toward the kind of life that feels more aligned with who you are.

I work with people who feel stuck, lost, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships. You might be dealing with:

  • Anxiety, panic attacks, or social anxiety

  • Obsessive thoughts, compulsive habits, or rumination (including OCD)

  • Low mood or depression

  • Relationship difficulties—either in your personal life or as a couple

  • Low self-esteem, shame, or questions around identity

  • The effects of a traumatic or aversive life event

  • Emotional strain related to a long-term physical health condition

Whether you're looking for individual therapy or couples therapy, I offer a space to explore your experiences, reconnect with what matters, and begin to move forward—at your own pace, in your own way.

How I can help

I’m Nathan - a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse, with over 16 years of experience in mental health. I began my career in the NHS in 2008, working across various clinical settings, before founding Greater Sense Psychological Therapies in 2022.

I work with adults and couples from all walks of life, and many of my clients come to therapy navigating complex thoughts, identity questions, emotional pain, or difficulties in their relationships. I also have a special interest in working with OCD, relationship distress, and issues relating to identity and self-esteem.

My approach is flexible, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice—but it’s also deeply human. I don’t follow rigid treatment manuals. Instead, I draw from a range of psychological models—including:

  • CBT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

  • ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • MCT – Metacognitive Therapy

  • CBCT – Cognitive Behavioural Couples Therapy

Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck and the values that give your life meaning. Therapy with me is about noticing what’s happening in the moment, finding new ways of relating to your experiences, and building a sense of clarity, choice, and connection.

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Individual Therapy

Personalised psychological therapy for you, using evidence-based treatment ideas and interventions

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Couples Therapy

Evidence-based therapy for couples, including the treatment of difficulties in one partner using couples therapy

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy will include a personalised assessment of your current difficulties, which usually takes between 2-3 sessions, but may require more time than this.

The aim of the assessment is to give you the best opportunity to describe what you have been experiencing, and will help your therapist to understand both your current problems, in addition to your background and how your problems have developed over time.

You will agree on therapeutic and value-based goals with your therapist, and will be encouraged to attend regular (usually once weekly) sessions as you progress through treatment - the frequency of your sessions will be agreed together with your therapist.

You will be invited to discuss how you think your therapy is going at regular points throughout treatment, and your therapist will review your progress after each session, including through the use of clinical supervision.

Individual therapy sessions are 60 minutes as standard, and are charged at £100 per session.

90 minute sessions may sometimes be necessary, and are charged at £150 per session.

Fees

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Couples Therapy

Couples therapy will include an assessment of both partners in a relationship, which also includes an individual assessment of each of you as part of this.

The assessment usually takes between 3-4 sessions to complete, and is an important part of the therapeutic process, as you are both encouraged to describe what has brought you here, and the issues that you would like to explore together with your therapist.

Your couples therapy will be based on the principles and practices of cognitive behavioural couples therapy (CBCT), and can be used to treat difficulties in your relationship, such as problems with communication, or a lack of intimacy - or to treat emotional difficulties in one partner, using the relationship as a therapeutic agent of change.

You will agree on treatment goals with your therapist, and will be offered regular (usually once weekly) sessions as you complete this - your therapist will regularly review how you feel you are doing, and encourage feedback from both of you as you progress towards your goals.

Couples therapy sessions are 60 minutes as standard, and are charged at £120 per session.

90 minute sessions may sometimes be necessary, and are charged at £180 per session.

Fees

Interested?
Click here to find out more.

Therapy available Online and In Person in Haggerston and Highbury & Islington

Therapy is available online via Zoom video call on Tuesdays, in person on Wednesdays in Islington, and in person on Thursday daytimes and Friday mornings in Haggerston

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Working Together

A few things you may want to know before we begin

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  • I'm a registered provider with several health insurers, including AXA, Aviva, WPA and Cigna. Fees for insurance-funded individual sessions are typically £100 per 60-minute session, though this may vary slightly depending on the insurer (e.g. AXA caps at £85).

    For privately funded clients, my current fees are:

    • Individual therapy: £90 (online) / £100 (in-person)

    • Couples therapy: £120 (60 mins) / £150 (90 mins)

    I hold a small number of reduced-fee spaces for those experiencing financial difficulty. Feel free to ask about availability.

  • I offer sessions on the following days:

    • Tuesdays: Online appointments (8am–6pm)

    • Wednesdays: In-person (Highbury & Islington – afternoon/evening)

    • Thursdays: In-person (Hackney – daytime)

    • Fridays: In-person (Hackney – mornings)

    Sessions are held either face-to-face in Islington/ Hackney or online via Zoom

  • Before we book in a session, I offer a free 15–20 minute introductory phone or video call. This gives us a chance to talk through what you're looking for and see whether the way I work feels like a good fit for you.

    If you’re still unsure after exploring this website, I’m happy to answer any questions you have in that initial conversation.

  • It depends on what you're coming to therapy for. Some people come for just a few sessions to work through a specific issue, while others stay longer to explore deeper or more complex patterns.

    • Individual therapy: often 2–20+ sessions

    • Couples therapy: typically a minimum of 10–12 sessions

    We’ll regularly check in on how things are going and what feels helpful.

  • I’m accredited by the BABCP and registered with the NMC. I follow their codes of ethics and conduct, and I receive regular clinical supervision to support the quality of my work.

    I’m committed to ongoing learning and development and stay up-to-date with evidence-based approaches. I also welcome feedback at any point—this is your space, and if something doesn’t feel right, I want to hear about it.

Get in touch

If you are interested in any of the services offered by Greater Sense Psychological Therapies, or have any questions about what I offer, please feel free to get in touch by filling in your details in the boxes opposite.