Andrew Paterson and Alexandra Haslam are the founders of Chester Talking Therapies. They combine to bring a comprehensive and person-centred approach to helping people.

• Conversations and trusted ways to understand needs
• Matching needs with strategies and support for change
• Gearing for outcomes and results
• Progress checking

ANDREW PATERSON

Andrew works as an integrative counsellor psychotherapist and organization psychologist. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, an MA in Management Learning and an MA in Clinical Counselling. He is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, British Psychological Society and a chartered member of the Institute for Personnel and Development. He has run an organization consultancy for over twenty years. Previously he was in senior management roles in Training and Development and Organization Development.

Person-centredness is at the core of Andrew’s practice. He has a strong interest in workplace psychology and has researched organisational culture and behaviour. He works with leaders to create positive working environments and has a passion to co-create the kinds of cultures that people want to work in. 

He is keen to support people who are at odds with their workplace, find themselves at key career transition points and or are seeking developmental solutions to work challenges or therapeutic support for themselves. This includes in particular various approaches to relational and team development.

ALEXANDRA HASLAM

Alexandra holds a BSc (Hons) and MSc in Psychology and is currently training in counselling and psychotherapy as well as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). She has a passion for psychology, and is eager to contribute to work which helps improve people’s mental health and quality of life. Alexandra aims to provide in depth consultations to decide how best to support you. This may mean referral to one of her colleagues at Chester Talking Therapies.