Christopher Masterton

I am currently accepting new clients

I work in a psychodynamic way, offering weekly, one-to-one sessions where you can begin to explore your inner world—your thoughts, feelings, and experiences—at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is non-directive, reflective, and grounded in the belief that lasting change often comes through exploring the deeper patterns shaping how we relate to ourselves and others.

I aim to offer a reliable and thoughtful space where you feel safe to be curious about whatever brings you to therapy—whether that’s anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties or something harder to name.

I work with adults in-person from a quiet, comfortable practice space in Reading. I offer open-ended therapy, which means there’s no fixed number of sessions—we’ll work together for as long as it feels helpful, with regular opportunities to reflect on the process.

Clients often come to me with anxiety, low self-esteem, a sense of being stuck, or wanting to make sense of past experiences that may still be affecting the present. I also have a particular interest in supporting LGBTQ+ clients and young adults in professional life, especially those navigating identity, relationships or personal transitions.

You don’t need to be clear on what’s wrong or what you’re looking for from therapy—our work can begin simply with what’s on your mind, and we can think together from there.

I offer an initial session at a fee of £55. This is an opportunity for you to get a sense of how I work and to see whether you feel comfortable speaking with me. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy and what you hope for from the process, as well as go over practical details like availability and confidentiality.

There’s no expectation to commit beyond this first meeting—you’re welcome to take some time afterwards to decide whether you’d like to continue.

If you would like to arrange a free phone call to discuss meeting for an initial session, I would be happy to hear from you by email.