Updated 04/09/2023
Therapy,
Pell Street, Swansea, SA1 3ES
Pell Street, Swansea, SA1 3ES
Therapy,
Pell Street, Swansea, SA1 3ES
Pell Street, Swansea, SA1 3ES
If you want to find a good CBT psychologist in the UK, based on his client-therapist relationships and verified client reviews, it is Victor.
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Victor, and decide if therapy may help you.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) suggests CBT for
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self Harm
- Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
- Bulimia
- Social Anxiety Disorder
CBT focuses on how your thoughts (cognitions) affect your feelings and actions. It recognises and challenges negative thoughts that perpetuate the problems you experience. The objective of cognitive behavioural therapy is for you to experience healthier thoughts and emotions.
Counselling
NICE suggests counselling for
- Depression
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
NICE suggests DBT for
- Borderline Personality Disorder
DBT evaluates your understanding of your thoughts and feelings. It encourages your finding of useful responses to your life. Dialectical behaviour therapy intends to help you enhance and maintain your coping abilities.
Psychology
Psychology is interested in you and your thoughts, emotions and behaviour. It offers you psychological interventions and mental wellbeing support. The objective of psychological therapy is to help you ease symptoms.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy focuses on you, and you obtaining insight into the difficulties you face. It considers your thoughts, emotions and relevant moments in your life. Psychotherapy aims to help you change or discover appropriate ways of managing.
Therapy
- Narcissistic Personality
- Relationship Problems
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Qualifications
British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Psychologist Last Check 04/09/2023 | Next Review 04/10/2023 | |
May 2019 |
Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) New Skills Academy (UK) Verified 07/05/2019 |
May 2017 |
Certificate Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Association for Psychological Therapies (UK) Verified 01/06/2017 |
June 2016 |
Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Association for Psychological Therapies (UK) Verified 27/05/2017 |
April 2003 |
Doctorate Counselling Tripp Bible Institute (USA) Verified 20/02/2020 |
July 2001 |
Diploma Counselling British and European Institute of Psychotherapy and Counselling (UK) Verified 15/04/2016 |
December 1995 |
Diploma Psychotherapy Mannin Training Centre (UK) Verified 31/05/2017 |
Victor Payne is bound by the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Fees
Reviews
Dr. Victor Payne has 22 Reviews ( out of 5 stars)
By Rating: 5 stars: (21) 4 stars: (1) 3 star: (0) 2 star: (0) 1 star: (0) |
By Issue: Borderline Personality Disorder: (5) Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): (3) Depression: (3) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): (2) Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): (1) Bulimia: (1) Relationship Problems: (1) Self Esteem: (1) |
By Therapy Service: Counselling: (4) Psychology: (1) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): (8) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): (5) |
Anonymous, 31 from Manchester, gave a review of 5/5 after 6 sessions
15 March 2023
15 March 2023
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
Dr Payne is a knowledgeable therapist who helped me greatly in dealing with the abuse I experienced in my 13 year marriage which ended November 2022. I was thoroughly confused as to what had happened to me during this period. Dr Payne helped me come to terms with the signs of this abuse. At a time where I needed a professional to speak with, Dr Payne came through. I would have loved to have carried on with my therapy but personal circumstances (work etc) got in the way. Thanks so much for your help.
Anonymous, 48, gave a review of 5/5 after 8 sessions
27 September 2022
27 September 2022
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
Dr is extremely easy to talk to. He shows empathy. He listens without judgement. He validates my feelings and empowers me to express my issues and to be vulnerable. He creates a safe environment. He is consistent and has a very even and approachable style. He gives me great book references and understands and supports my wish to get to a place where I can return to work after 5 years.
Caila, 20, gave a review of 4.33/5 after 8 sessions
23 June 2022
23 June 2022
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
He is a very easy person to converse with. He not only listens, but he also provides sound advice when asked. Every week, I eagerly anticipate his sessions.
Rebecca, 50, gave a review of 5/5 after 5 sessions
24 May 2019
24 May 2019
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
Dr Payne helped me explore and understand traumatic events in the past, to shed light on my behaviour in the present. From there I have found more about myself and my talents and feel happier, more secure and more resilient. Well worth it.
Kirsty, 31 from Swansea, gave a review of 5/5 after 16 sessions
28 April 2019
28 April 2019
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
I have tried counselling previously but had never felt comfortable enough to open up. is very easy to talk to and creates an environment in which I felt safe and comfortable to talk. I went to with suspected BPD, but now it seems that it is PTSD. I have been going almost weekly for approx. 6 months now. He is helping me through an incredibly difficult period of my life and has given me the strength and motivation to keep going.
Jackie, 19, gave a review of 5/5 after 10 sessions
03 April 2019
03 April 2019
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
Our sessions helped me understand how to lead a more stable life, and he provided me with a variety of different methods to help with my treatment so that it was easier to find one that worked best for me. He helped me question my own thinking to change my negative behaviors and thoughts. I have seen therapists before, however I felt that my sessions with have been most effective in the treatment of my BPD. He was also supportive of my being a student and therefore was very flexible with the arrangements of our appointments.
Anonymous, 47, gave a review of 5/5 after 4 sessions
19 August 2018
19 August 2018
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
John is very neutral and direct, which I like. His conduct is very professional so I felt comfortable quite quickly divulging personal details to him. He has shown me practical tools and strategies to help my anxiety and sleeplessness. We always discuss the issues I want to discuss and he's quick to direct me to solutions and ideas that help, as well as reading materials and other sources that are always spot on. is helping my self-esteem enormously as I am learning to be less self-critical and to utilise personality traits that I always thought were negative in a positive and constructive way. I would not hesitate to recommend to others.
Danielle, 27 from Swansea, gave a review of 5/5 after 3 sessions
14 August 2018
14 August 2018
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
Money well spent. An hour of sanity to refresh your outlook. Looking forward to changing my mindset with this support.
Matt, 39, gave a review of 5/5 after 15 sessions
26 June 2018
26 June 2018
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
Seeing was an effortless and rewarding experience. I went from being in crisis to understanding myself and having an exciting outlook on the future with all the tools I need for the second half of my life! I would recommend without a moments hesitation! Regardless of how big or small... immediate or casual you think your concern is...'s calm and understanding nature combined with extensive skills and learning is all you could need to maximise your potential and embrace life!
Mark, 61, gave a review of 5/5 after 6 sessions
01 May 2018
01 May 2018
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
Very good listener and asks open questions to generate deep thought and reflection. Very understanding and has been extremely helpful and supportive helping massively for me to understand the key issues and potential remedies.
Anonymous, 49 from Swansea, gave a review of 5/5 after 3 sessions
20 April 2018
20 April 2018
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
John is very easy to talk to and I truly believe he listened to my troubles. Through expressing myself he was able to focus on my concerns and helped me to the steps to my recovery. It is a working progress and for me I feel he has guided me and supported me and I now believe I am worth fighting for. Thank you.
Anonymous, 25, gave a review of 5/5 after 5 sessions
06 February 2018
06 February 2018
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
John treats me as an individual and is not patronising in his manner. I feel that is compassionate, open minded and has more of a sense of humour than therapists I've seen previously. I would definitely recommend him.
Anonymous, 25, gave a review of 5/5 after 20 sessions
18 January 2018
18 January 2018
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
Extremely knowledgable and understanding. Was made to feel very comfortable when discussing issues that were uncomfortable to talk about. I feel as if the sessions have helped me enormously.
Anonymous, 17, gave a review of 5/5 after 7 sessions
19 November 2017
19 November 2017
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
So glad we found, my 17 year old daughter was suffering with terrible anxiety before she started her therapy sessions. She found that put her at her ease and very easy to talk to, after every session she would come out as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders. It's so lovely to have my daughter so relaxed, happy and with a much more positive outlook on life. I don't think we would have got this far so quickly if it wasn't for. I cannot thank enough for all his help and support, money well spent as far as we are concerned.
Anonymous, 28 from Swansea, gave a review of 5/5 after 8 sessions
30 July 2017
30 July 2017
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
John is an incredibly understanding, helpful and thoughtful therapist. I was totally against the idea of ever speaking to anyone regarding the issues I have, but made it incredibly easy for me to open up about a number of problems. is non judgemental and guides me to resolve the issues in a calm and effective manner that suits me. He has worked wonders for my confidence and self esteem, helped with my lack of sleep and stress levels and I would highly recommend to anyone that is in need of therapy.
Angela, 35 from Swansea, gave a review of 5/5 after 13 sessions
06 July 2017
06 July 2017
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
Easy to talk to and very understanding. He has helped me deal with my issues and has a lot of knowledge.
Anonymous, 27, gave a review of 5/5 after 6 sessions
14 June 2017
14 June 2017
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
Excellent listener, friendly, non-judgemental and a great counsellor.
Anonymous, 20 from Swansea, gave a review of 5/5 after 10 sessions
11 June 2017
11 June 2017
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
John's ability to reason with my emotions was exceptional, he was able to logically explain what I was going through from a psychological perspective, when I wasn't 100% sure myself. He gave me good advice, he taught me how to cope with my depression, gradually, as each week went on, I found as long as I followed his excellent advice, I'd begin to feel better than the week before. I can now honestly say, thanks to everything that has helped me with, I've never felt better, I owe this man a great thanks for all the help he has given me. I would be more than happy to recommend Dr Payne to anyone, friend, family or strangers, he has a lot of experience with his work, and he's clearly good at what he does.
Lisa, 33 from Swansea, gave a review of 5/5 after 3 sessions
05 June 2017
05 June 2017
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
John is a warm, friendly, kind person who makes you feel like you're opening up to a long standing friend. He is helping me work through childhood emotional neglect and sleep problems. I bounce out of our sessions feeling lighter and full of purpose. I no longer fear that I will always feel this way, I have hope that I can heal in time. He has helped me to understand the reasons why I feel the way I do and made me realise that I am not alone. I look forward to where this journey will take me and I am so glad that I have found to guide me along the way.
Jean gave a review of 5/5
02 June 2017
02 June 2017
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
Dr Payne was of great help to me, it was great to have a friendly face to listen to my problems and help me to understand my worries. I would call on him again if the need should ever arise.
Anonymous, 32, gave a review of 5/5 after 16 sessions
15 May 2017
15 May 2017
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
John is very easy to speak to and provides a safe and comfortable environment to talk in. He is very understanding and compassionate and has helped me immensely in my recovery.
Lisa, 44, gave a review of 5/5 after 4 sessions
28 March 2017
28 March 2017
Easy to talk to | Helpfulness | Value for Money |
With a remarkable ability to listen and provide insight with compassion and guidance, Dr. Payne has helped me to realise and start to understand my thoughts and resulting feelings and actions and I finally feel that I am making progress towards recovery. I have finally begun to challenge and rationalise my thoughts and perceptions.
Wheelchair access: Yes