Integrative Psychotherapy — Space for Change

Looking up a therapy site is the first step of taking a decision to move forward with therapy. We often carry this stigma of ‘therapy is for the mentally ill‘ and think ‘there is nothing wrong with me‘. We are still performing, and the job is going ‘ok’.

Trust me, I have been there, done it. I thought there was nothing wrong, yet I was burning out at work whilst neglecting my family. Coming up against the same challenges over again, until I realised in therapy that I was fighting a childhood trauma over again.

Navigating Life’s Complex Emotional Challenges and Transitions

I am Volker and I have over 20 years experience in corporate life, launching and running companies. And I felt like ‘there is something I want to resolve‘ most of my life and worked with a lot of coaches.

It took me years to speak to a therapist. When I did, I began to understand and work through things I hadn’t been able to resolve previously. That experience shapes how I work now: we don’t have to stop at what’s happening on the surface. We can explore what may be behind it, including experiences and patterns that are still affecting you today. And most of us find that out when we hit our early forties – midlife.

And often, it is something that was triggered in childhood. A boss that is not understanding, a partner we fell out with, or a nagging feeling that life ‘should‘ be different.

Luckily the stigma is going away and people are more open to have therapy nowadays. And once we concluded therapy, we can work on coaching, via the Personal Consultancy model.

You don’t need fixing. You deserve space to understand yourself.

Alongside my work as a coach, I hold a diploma in hypno-psychotherapy and have trained as a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). I work integratively, drawing on different approaches to psychotherapy according to what you bring and what feels useful to you.

We can talk about what’s happening in your life now while also exploring experiences and patterns that may be shaping it. Where appropriate, hypnotherapy can be part of that work. It isn’t the stage hypnosis you might have seen on TV; it’s something we would discuss together, so you can decide whether it feels right for you.

We can work with Psychodynamics, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ego States, or a powerful combination is Solution Focused Therapy combined with Hypnotherapy. But one step at a time, we can decide on the modality as we go along. We create the process together!

I work with middle-aged men who have done everything right on paper: Built the career, the family, the life. But inside? It’s different. You’re tired. Numb. Snapping more than you would like. Success hasn’t brought the peace you thought it would. You might be stuck, thinking that by the time you reach middle age, you should have paid off your mortgage, have at least two cars on the drive way and retirement is sorted. Most of us don’t.

If you are not a middle aged man, don’t be put off. I also work with a lot of females, entrepreneurs, founders and young adults (18+) that just start out in their career. And, I work with a lot of neurodivergent people.

Sometimes it is burnout, sometimes it is about the business, as you lie awake at 3 am and the stress gets to you. I also have experience working with cancer patients as I also volunteer for a Cancer Charity, the olive tree.

Because you’re not broken, you don’t need fixing. But you are allowed to want more.

And often, just talking things through, will already help you to connect the dots. Whether you’re struggling with trauma, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, confidence issues, or depression, I provide a tailored, results-driven approach to help you move forward.

If you’re ready to overcome limiting beliefs, gain clarity, and take control of your life, let’s work together to make it happen. Some of my clients stay on and engage in coaching as well. There is an integrative therapy and coaching approach I offer, and I wrote my dissertation on how therapeutic knowledge enhances coaching outcomes. Sometimes the work feels like the Roman god Janus who was able to look into the past (therapy) and the future (coaching) – also known as the god of beginnings, endings, transitions, doors and gates.

I am Dealing with:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Burnout
  • Confidence
  • Trauma
  • Self-Esteem

  • Motivation
  • Limiting Beliefs
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Coping with the effects of abuse
  • Cancer related challenges
  • Self-Harm

  • Destructive Relationships
  • Grief, life’s losses and bereavement
  • Redundancy
  • Divorce
  • Addiction
  • Drug abuse
  • OCD

Volker Ballueder

Hypno-Psychotherapist

I help uncover and heal deep-rooted anxiety, childhood trauma, and limiting beliefs. Sessions are designed to empower lasting change, fostering self-trust, resilience, and emotional freedom.

To make this work, I create a secure, supportive space right from the first session, with clear explanations and a trustworthy approach to therapy. Let’s work together towards a brighter, more empowered you! 

While I predominantly practises online, I am available for in-person sessions in or around Hassocks (just off the A23) / Brighton (Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hurstpierpoint, and Ditchling) and I also run a regular practice in London Harley Street.

Hypnosis can be carried out safely and effectively online.

I am qualified as a Hypno-Psychotherapist (DHP (NC)), Master Practitioner in NLP and I am a member of  the UKCP, NSTT, and CNHC (some are trainee memberships).

Pricing

Every therapy session lasts for 50 minutes.
To cancel a scheduled appointment without charge, the cancellation must be made by email, text or telephone at least 48 hours before the scheduled start time and as much notice as possible is appreciated. Cancellations made within 48 hours of an appointment will be charged at the agreed session price.

Online

£75/session

Locally Hassocks/Brighton

£80/session due to room hire costs

London Harley Streeet

£100/session

To cancel a scheduled appointment without charge, the cancellation must be made by email, text or telephone at least 48 hours before the scheduled start time and as much notice as possible is appreciated. Cancellations made within 48 hours of an appointment will be charged at the agreed session price.

Volker abides by the ethical codes of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the National Society of Talking Therapies (NSTT) which consider the use of client testimonials in therapy unethical.

Take the first step towards feeling more like yourself.

You can call or What’s App me on +44 (0) 7824 189 739
Email me: volker@growingedgetherapy.co.uk