About Me

Hello and welcome to BreakFree Therapy and Coaching! My name is Bradley Edwin. I am the Founder and Clinical Director of BreakFree Therapy & Coaching. I have been working in the public and private sector for more than 20 years. In 2003, I embarked on a career in Youth and Community work to help improve the lives of disaffected and disadvantaged young people in some of London's most deprived inner-city boroughs. I started off as a Youth Worker and Life Coach then moved into Offending Management where I worked as a Youth Offending Officer and later as a Probation Service Officer with a Community Rehabilitation Company (CRC) and National Probation Service (NPS). More recently I was employed as a CBT Psychotherapist for the National Health Service (NHS) within the Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and as a CBT Psychotherapist for the Priory Mental Health Hospital. I have also worked as a CBT volunteer Counsellor with Westminster Drug Project (WDP) and Camden Carer Services. Presently, I serve as a committee member for the National Autistic Society - NAS. Recently, I was offered a voluntary position to be a member on a local authority Community Advisory Board, where I advocate for inclusivity of needs and the concerns of local residents in the decision making process for better mental health and well-being services.

During these stints, I worked with a cross-section of clients/service users and young people from different backgrounds, experiencing a variety of mental health and behavioural disorders. These issues ranged from a wide spectrum; from mild Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) to Major Depression Disorder. I have also worked with clients presenting with more complex emotional, behavioural and neurodevelopmental Disorders such as those with Autism Spectrum Condition/Disorder (ASD), Asperger, ADHD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Personality Disorder (PD), Borderline Personality Disorders (BPD)/Emotional Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Psychosis, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) – just to name a few. The culmination of my past and present experiences have significantly honed my counselling and therapeutic skills, and has placed me at an advantage in my career where I can clinically assess and treat you, your child's or love ones mental health. I believe with the right commitment, a willingness to change, and a Bespoke Treatment Plan (BTP) / Behaviour Support Plan (BSP), we can help you reach your goal, to lead a re-newed and more fulfilled life.

Approach

My approach as a CBT/DBT/Trauma Psychotherapist and Life Coach, is collaborative and client-centred. My primary aim is to work with clients to help them achieve their desired goals. I meet every client with openness, flexibility and respect. I listen and engage with every client in a non-judgemental way. My perspective is that it is the psychotherapeutic relationship which is central to the success of the therapy - not just the treatment the client receives. My preferred therapeutic approach is Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT). REBT approach is a goal-directed and holistic, evidence-based CBT model that can be applied to most types of mental and behavioural disorders. See video explaining REBT by Dr. Grande: https://youtu.be/HOi48z4g45Q to get a better understanding of CBT/REBT approach.

While my therapeutic approach is located within the primary Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework, I have been trained in the application of other modalities such as Third Wave CBT, Mindfulness, Solution Focus Base Therapy (SFBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Schema Therapy (ST), Somatic Treatment and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); these approaches offer an integrated and client-centred pathway. My objective is to support clients to develop an awareness and insight into how their negative patterns of thinking, behaviour and experiences impact on their current lives and to help them unlock their ability within, to accept change and apply a new and positive way of thinking, behaving and living without needing to compromise their values and self-worth.

We are an Affiliate Treatment Provider for some Employee Assistance Programs - EAPs. Clients with Private Medical Health Insurance from BUPA, BUPA Global, Aviva, Vitality Health and Therapy Counselling can also contact us with their insurance policy details or via Health Code to discuss therapeutic treatment needs.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

Services

Person Centred Counselling

Counselling focus on helping clients with emotional distress which stops them being able to function as well as they would like. Counselling can be short as six sessions or as long as three years and

CBT (REBT) Therapy & Single Session Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a psychotherapeutic treatment with a primary goal of helping clients understand how their thoughts and emotions are linked and influence their behaviour...

DBT Therapy (Individual/Group Skills Training Programme)

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy is a type of therapy that combines standard cognitive behaviour techniques with concepts derived from Buddhist...

CBC Life & Personal Dev. Coaching

Cognitive Behavioural Coaching is a non-directive form of coaching which helps individuals through a collaborative process, termed guided discovery to devise their own conclusions and...

Virtual Reality Therapy (Phobia/Trauma/PTSD)

Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT), also known as Virtual Reality Immersion Therapy (VRIT), simulation for therapy (SFT), virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET), and computerised CBT (CCBT)...

PBS Consultancy for ASD & ADHD

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a person-centred approach to support people with a learning disability and or autism (ASD) and ADHD who display or at risk of displaying behaviours which are challe

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

When I approached Bradley for life coaching, I was lacking in confidence had little belief in myself. Over the course of 6 coaching sessions, I started to develop self belief, self acceptance and felt much more confident than I did before. Thank you for all your help, Bradley.

- S. Martins, London

I completed 6 sessions of CBT therapy treatment with Bradley. I was suffering from severe anxiety and depression and would shy away from undertaking even the simpliest tasks because I felt unenergetic and wortheless. Bradley was recommended to me by a friend, as a therapist who may be able to help with my issues. When I contacted Bradley, I found him to be understanding and patient but moreover very knowledgable of the causes and symptoms of my conditions. I continued therapy with him and within 4 sessions I started to notice differences in myself - I felt more confident and was willing to pursue goals I could only dream of achieving. I am so grateful for Bradley's help and would recommend him to anyone who is experiencing personal issues. Once again thank you Bradley!

- H. Timothy, London

Amazing profesional and remarkable human being. When I started the sessions with Brad I had depresion and anxiety. During the sesions he show me how to believe in myself and also to see life in another way. After the sesions I became a different person ready to face challenges and enjoy life. I highly recommend Brad. It was an incredible experience.

- Bernardo Calero, Crouch End

The sessions with Bradley have been extremely helpful. I began coaching sessions to help me manage difficult and overwhelming emotions and a loss of direction in life. In our sessions, Bradley allowed complete openness and helped me challenge my thoughts and perceptions to better navigate my feelings. The structure provided at the top of each session is grounding and the dynamic format is very much appreciated in order to tackle whatever comes up at any given time. The resources, strategies and techniques have also been invaluable. Many thanks Bradley.

- S. Gb

Deciding to take therapy with Bradley has been a great catalyst for change in my emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. Bradley’s resourcefulness, kindness and gentleness has helped me acquire the tools to navigate difficult emotions and reframe my life. Best investment I have made in myself is deciding to have this therapy with him. I’m forever grateful.

- Q Obi

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Useful Information

Childline / NSPCC
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Alcohol Anonymous - For confidential Alcohol Advice
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Substance Misuse & Support - Turning Point
is a social enterprise, providing specialist and integrated services which focus on improving lives and communities across mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, primary care, criminal justice system and employment. Visit: www.turning-point.co.uk to learn more.

Samaritans
offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. A little small talk can be all it takes to interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts and help start them on a journey to recovery. If you think that someone might need help, trust your instincts and strike up a conversation or visit: www.samaritans.org to reach out for help.