Joe Winter

About Me

I am a psychotherapist based in Cambridge. I offer in-person and online therapy to individuals, couples, families, chosen families, and groups. My approach is strengths-focused, creative, compassionate and collaborative. I aim to meet you wherever you are in your lives in a way that connects for you, working with you to foster hope and negotiate obstacles to connection whatever you may be facing. The meaning of interactions within and across systems you are involved in, such as family, school, community and work, will be considered throughout.

Bringing my creative skills and flexibility, I hope to open space in which to reflect on your experience in your important relationships, offering possibilities and choices for how this might look different. I am committed to justice-doing in my therapeutic practice, considering the impact of wider social and political power structures on our everyday lives.

From a starting point of shared humanity, I commit to showing up to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship as a foundation from which to explore any challenges you may wish to bring to therapy.

As a UKCP registered Psychotherapist I can work with a wide range of issues, but I have particular experience of:

Abuse, Anxiety, Couple issues, Depression, Identity questions, Intercultural couples and families, LGBTQ+ issues, Loss, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Relationships, Resilience, Self-harm, Separation, Trauma.

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I am an integrative, creative, trauma-informed practitioner with knowledge and experience of the following approaches: 

Family Therapy and Systemic practice, Narrative therapy, Humanistic, Mindfulness, Compassion-based approaches, Mentoring, Coaching.

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Qualifications:

I am a qualified Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, completing a Masters at the Institute of Family therapy.   

I have a PhD in Narrative Psychology, and an MSc in Child Development. 

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Other current and previous roles include: 

• Family therapist working with Cambridge Acorn Project.

• Family and Systemic Psychotherapist within NHS CAMHS tier 4 service.

• Family Counsellor for Cambridge-based charity Cogwheel Counselling

• Family and Relationship Counsellor for Relate

• Clinician for Children’s Social Care, offering direct therapeutic work to families and consultation to Social Workers 

• Specialist Mentor to University Students with a range of disabilities for Cambridge University Disability Resource Centre

• Associate Lecturer for Anglia Ruskin University Psychology Department

• Skills Coach to Looked After Children

• Family support worker specialising in engaging and supporting Fathers

• Learning Support Assistant in primary schools to children with a diagnosis of Autism

• Play and community worker on community and youth projects in London and Bristol.

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I have also worked professionally as a singer, performer and musician and have recently researched the use of songs and music in the context of Family and Systemic Psychotherapy. 

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People I work with:

Individuals, Couples, Families

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How I deliver therapy:

Long-term work, Short-term work, Time-limited work.

I offer both In-person and online sessions according to your preference. 

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Contact me

To book an initial session with me please email joe@joewinter.org or call 07498 212301

I work flexibly and aim to offer a time to meet that fits with your schedule. 

Deciding to begin Psychotherapy can feel like a big step. I would be happy to talk with you over the phone or email if you have any questions or want to get a sense of me before booking an initial appointment. 

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Tel: 07498212301