Psychotherapist · Dalston, London
Nick Corrigan
A space to reflect, understand what's going on, and make real change.
I work with adults who want to understand themselves better — what's driving their patterns, what's getting in the way, and what might be possible.
About Nick
More than thirty years working with people
I'm a psychotherapist with a background that spans coaching, training, mediation and leadership development. That breadth matters — it means I bring a range of perspectives to the work, not just one model applied to every situation.
I'm not a detached or blank-slate therapist. I think the relationship between us is one of the most important parts of the work. I aim to be direct, engaged and honest — and I don't rush to tidy things up before they're ready.
I work from Print House Therapy in Dalston, a few minutes from the Overground. Most of my clients come in person.
In my own words
Get a sense of how I work
If you'd like to hear me explain how I think about therapy, this short video gives you a feel for my approach.
Who comes to see me
Sometimes life looks fine on paper but doesn't feel that way.
Many of the people I work with are functioning well in most areas of their lives. They're not in crisis. But something isn't right — a pattern that keeps repeating, a feeling they can't quite name, a sense that things could be different.
Others are going through something more acute: a significant change, a loss, a relationship that's broken down, anxiety that's become hard to manage.
Some are exploring questions about identity, sexuality or how they relate to others. Some are wondering whether ADHD or neurodiversity might be part of the picture.
What most of them have in common is that they're reflective, curious about themselves, and ready to do some real thinking.
Experienced
I've spent more than thirty years working with people, drawing on experience in consulting, coaching, training, mediation and leadership development. That history means I've encountered a wide range of human situations, and I'm rarely surprised or thrown by what someone brings to therapy.
Thoughtful
I take the work seriously. I think carefully about what's going on for each person, and I'm interested in understanding rather than just managing. I don't rush to tidy things up before they're ready.
Practical
Therapy isn't only about insight. I'm interested in what actually changes — in how people think, feel and behave differently as a result of the work. That means being direct, sharing observations, and working on things that are concrete as well as things that are harder to name.
Psychotherapy
Integrative, relational, and genuinely individual
I use an integrative approach — which means I don't expect every person to fit the same model. Different frameworks are useful at different times, and part of my job is knowing which lens might be most helpful for what you're bringing.
We might look at something through the lens of your childhood and formative relationships, or through what's happening in your current life, or through what's going on between us in the room. Sometimes the most useful lens is neurodiversity. Sometimes it's something else entirely.
I'll explain my thinking when it's useful. If I have a formulation or a model that might help you understand what's going on, I'll share it — though I'm also aware that sometimes what's needed is space and containment rather than an explanation.
"No single lens has to explain everything."
My work draws on humanistic foundations, CBT, Gestalt, psychodynamic thinking, relational approaches and trauma-informed practice. The approach adapts to the person, not the other way around.
Where we meet
Therapy in Dalston
I work from Print House Therapy on Ashwin Street in Dalston — part of the creative corridor that runs through Hackney. It's a calm, well-considered space that feels a long way from a clinical waiting room.
Most of my clients come in person. I think there's something about being in the same room that matters — the quality of attention, the physical presence, the sense of a space that's set aside for this.
The rooms are accessible and close to Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland Overground stations.
I also work online for clients who prefer it or can't easily get to Dalston. Walk-and-talk sessions are available on request.
ADHD & Neurodiversity
ADHD-informed psychotherapy
An increasing part of my work is with people who have ADHD, autism or AuDHD — or who are wondering whether neurodiversity might be relevant to them.
I think of ADHD as one possible lens, not a universal explanation. It can illuminate a great deal — patterns of attention, emotion, relationships, time, motivation — but it doesn't explain everything, and it doesn't replace the other things that matter in a person's life.
Questions
Things people often ask
Will you challenge me?
Yes, when it seems useful. I'm not here to simply agree with everything you say. If I notice something that seems worth exploring, I'll say so — though I'll try to do it in a way that feels like curiosity rather than confrontation.
Do you give advice?
Sometimes. I think there are moments when a direct observation or a piece of information is genuinely useful. But most of the time, the more interesting work is helping you understand what's going on rather than telling you what to do.
What happens when I first contact you?
We arrange a free 15-minute conversation — virtual, no commitment. You can tell me a little about what's bringing you to therapy, ask whatever you need to, and get a sense of whether talking to me feels right.
Do I need an ADHD diagnosis?
No. Many people I work with are exploring whether ADHD might be relevant to them, without a formal diagnosis. We can look at that together as one possible lens, alongside others.
Let's talk
The first step is a free, virtual, 15-minute conversation.
It's a chance to tell me a little about what's bringing you to therapy, ask whatever you need to, and get a sense of whether working together feels right. No commitment, no pressure.
Get in touch