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Toby  Messer

NCPS

Toby Messer , NCPS

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Toby

Toby Messer, NCPS, is a solution-focused and analytical psychotherapist who concentrates on uncovering the roots of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour while helping people make practical changes in their daily lives. He draws on a blend of behavioural strategies and deeper analytical work to offer tailored support that addresses both symptoms and underlying patterns.

Over eleven years of practice have shaped his integrated approach, which brings together techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside psychodynamic and analytical methods. This combination allows him to work directly on unhelpful thinking and coping skills while also exploring the earlier experiences and relational dynamics that inform current difficulties.

Toby aims to create focused, goal-oriented sessions that still allow space for deeper reflection. He works with a wide range of concerns - from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship and intimacy issues - using interventions designed to promote lasting change rather than temporary relief. His style balances practical tools with thoughtful exploration, supporting clients who want both immediate strategies and long-term insight.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps individuals and couples understand emotional bonds, repair ruptures, and build more secure connections by exploring past and present relational dynamics.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured, practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties by teaching skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is useful for high emotional reactivity, self-destructive behaviours, and improving coping under stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is handled collaboratively. Toby Messer and the client work together to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then select or adapt methods that best support progress over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - appointments by video call, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or across distances. These options let licensed professionals deliver consistent, skills-based work and reflective therapy while accommodating scheduling, mobility, and geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Toby Messer have?

Toby Messer has 11 years of experience.

Is Toby Messer a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential NCPS. No additional license details were provided.

In which languages does Toby Messer provide therapy?

Toby Messer provides therapy in English.

Where is Toby Messer located?

Toby Messer is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Toby Messer as my therapist?

Work with Toby Messer can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Toby Messer work with international clients?

Yes, Toby Messer works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Toby Messer cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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