Toby Payne | Senior Accredited Counsellor | Leighton Buzzard | NCS

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From the 15th of May 2023, we will officially be changing our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

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Toby Payne

Member Status: Senior Accredited

Member No: NCS18-06995

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Mates in Mind

I am a counsellor and psychotherapist providing an opportunity for you to discuss issues in your life that may be causing you difficulty. I work in an integrative way to allow you to work through problems without judgement and in different ways to gain more perspective and self-awareness.

  • Qualifications & Experience
    Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision
    Advanced Certificate in Working with Couples (CORST Approved)
    Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
    Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
    Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
    Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
    Level 4 University Certificate in Psychology
  • What I can help with
    • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
    • Adolescence
    • Ageing and related issues
    • Anger Management
    • Anxiety
    • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
    • Bereavement / Loss
    • Bullying
    • Depression
    • Divorce & Separation
    • Emotional issues
    • Exams
    • Family
    • Generally unhappy with your life
    • Job interviews
    • Mindfulness
    • Panic attacks
    • Phobias
    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD
    • Relationships
    • Relaxation
    • Self-defeating behaviours
    • Self-esteem
    • Self-harm
    • Sexuality Identity
    • Shyness / Social Phobia
    • Sleep
    • Stress
    • Trauma
    • Young people and children
  • Find a Counsellor

    Find the help you need...If you are a potential client looking for a counsellor, you may search our registrants by location or name and you can also check whether someone is on the NCPS accredited register. A member of the Society may be a Registrant or a non-registrant member.

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  • Train as a Counsellor

    Use our Find a Course tool to find the nearest training providers who offer National Counselling Society Accredited, Advanced Specialist, Quality Checked or CPD courses. These courses are currently run across the the UK.

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