Hello, I’m Tony Baxter, a qualified integrative therapist and registered member of the MBACP and MNCPS (Acc.).
About Me
A Human Approach to Therapy
Hello, and a warm welcome. I'm Tony, a qualified integrative counsellor working face to face in Hertfordshire and online across the UK. My counselling approach is rooted in a person-centred, relational foundation, where you're fully accepted as you are.
I offer a calm, non-judgemental space where you can speak freely and feel genuinely heard. My lived experience in high-pressure, stressful environments has shaped the calm, focused presence I bring to supporting others.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
I believe healing happens in relationship, one built on honesty, trust, and real human connection. My role is to be alongside you, with warmth, empathy and steadiness, as we explore what’s going on beneath the surface.
You don’t need to have the “right” words or clear goals. Whether you're feeling anxious, stuck, burdened by past experiences, or unsure where to begin, we’ll start from wherever you are.
I’m not here to fix you. I believe you already hold the strength to heal, even if it feels distant right now. To support this, I sometimes draw from other approaches alongside the person-centred foundation. For example:
- I may gently bring in tools from CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help make sense of patterns in your thoughts or behaviours.
- Or use ideas from TA (Transactional Analysis) to explore how past relationships or roles might still be affecting how you feel or respond today.
These elements are used in a way that fits naturally into our work — always guided by what feels most helpful for you.
MEMBERSHIP NO: NCPS2193
Lived Experience, Real Understanding
My work is shaped by years of lived experience in many situations supporting:
- People navigating the everyday challenges of being human - relationships, identity, purpose, anxiety, or change
- Young people navigating identity, pressure, or emotional distress
- Individuals facing the challenges of life-limiting illness
- Members of the uniformed services (past and present) living with the demands, responsibility, and emotional weight of their roles
These experiences have deeply shaped how I work — and who I am. I bring my full humanity to every session: grounded, real, and fully present.
Reaching out takes courage. If you're considering therapy, you're welcome to contact me — you don’t have to face things alone.
Book Your First Appointment
Ready to start? I offer a FREE 30-minute consultation where we will discuss your specific needs and what brings you to therapy.
You can reach me by calling 07503160967. Or if you would prefer, email info@tonybaxtercounselling.co.uk.
I will be in touch to discuss the next steps and aim to respond within 24 hours of contact.