Jean-Paul Dash:

Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist (BACP Student Member)

Hello, I’m Jean-Paul. I am a trainee integrative therapist in my second year of training at The Minster Centre in London, one of the UK’s leading institutes for integrative psychotherapy and counselling.

As an integrative therapist, I draw on a range of therapeutic frameworks rather than adhering to one single school of thought. This approach allows me to work with clients in a way that is flexible, attuned to the individual, and responsive to the complexities of human experience.

This includes elements of psychodynamic theory, person-centred practice, attachment theory, and relational approaches, as well as more contemporary perspectives that consider the body, culture, and wider social context.

My clinical experience so far has included working with adults on a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, identity, and life transitions. I am particularly interested in how early experiences and relationships influence us in the present, and how patterns of coping, often developed in childhood, can be understood and gently shifted in therapy.

At the same time, I hold a strong respect for each client’s autonomy and pace, and I see the therapeutic relationship itself as a vehicle for change.

Having experienced the transformative impact of therapy myself, I understand the importance of offering a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space in which clients can explore whatever they wish to bring. I believe that therapy is not about quick fixes but about creating the conditions for greater self-awareness, healing, and growth.

Outside of my training, I have volunteered as a listening support worker, speaking with people in acute distress or crisis. This work has given me valuable insight into the importance of empathy, attentive listening, and meeting people exactly where they are, without assumption or agenda. I also bring experience from my previous professional life, which involved working in creative and collaborative environments in the TV and Film industry.

These experiences inform my sensitivity to issues around communication, belonging, and identity, as well as the pressures many people face in their working and personal lives.

I work under regular supervision and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework, which underpins my practice. As a trainee, I am committed to ongoing learning and reflection, and to deepening my awareness of my own process, in order to support my clients ethically and effectively.

Ultimately, my aim is to provide a warm, safe, and thoughtful space where clients can begin to make sense of their experiences, connect more deeply with themselves, and move towards greater freedom and possibility in their lives.