When you truly enter the rabbit hole, a return to Kansas is no longer an option
Kevin Taylor-McHale
Welcome
I consider it a profound privilege to be invited into the lives of those I work with, and I am always deeply grateful for the trust they place in me by sharing their experiences. I believe that for therapy to be truly effective, it must be grounded in a strong, trusting relationship—one where you feel safe to speak openly about what’s troubling you, knowing that you are being fully heard and met with genuine presence.
In the rush of daily life, we rarely have the space to feel truly understood. Therapy offers a dedicated time for you to be fully seen and heard—a space to explore your experiences, challenges, and the deeper meanings they hold for you. If we have the opportunity to work together, my aim is to provide that space, offering support as you navigate the complexities of life.
While I work pluralistically—drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches to best support each individual—my foundation is existential. This means that our work together will be guided by a philosophical exploration of the human experience, considering the challenges, choices, and responsibilities that shape our lives.
A central aspect of existential therapy is reflecting on the ways we engage with the world—how we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and others. This includes exploring contradictions and tensions within our perspectives, as well as recognizing the constraints that come with being human. By engaging with these ideas, we can cultivate a greater sense of agency, resilience in the face of life’s difficulties, and a deeper understanding of ourselves
Some of the goals of existential therapy are to enable you to:
- Examine your values and beliefs.
- Become more truthful with yourself
- Find clarity on your purpose in life
- Create something valuable and meaningful to live for
- Make sense of the paradoxes, conflicts and dilemmas of your existence.
Training, qualifications and experience:
I am an existential psychotherapist, currently engaged in Doctoral training (DCPsych) as a Psychologist Practitioner, which leads to Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) as a Chartered Counselling Psychologist.
Current qualifications and memberships:
DCHyp., BSc. (Hons.)., MSc., MBACP, GMBPsS.
Working towards: DCPsych, CPsychol., and registration with HCPC .
Other training and areas of interest:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therory, Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT), Appreciative Inquiry, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance Committment Therapy (ACT), Buddhist Psychology, Indian Philosophy, and Non-duality.
Doctoral Research Interest:
Phenomenology of Free Will.
Specifically: 'Exploring Existential Psychotherapists’ Experience of Free Will in Therapeutic Practice: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis'
Practice
My approach integrates elements of psychotherapy, coaching, counseling, and philosophical consultancy, all grounded in the understanding that the beliefs we hold about ourselves only have power over us when we mistake them for absolute truths.
When we begin to see our beliefs as a truth rather than the truth, we open the door to a deeper exploration of how our perceptions are shaped—by our thoughts, emotions, life circumstances, conditioned responses, and relationships. In doing so, our sense of reality naturally begins to shift, allowing us to engage with life in new and more expansive ways.
Letting go of limiting beliefs can feel challenging, but true change doesn’t come from forcing them away. Instead, as we examine how our behaviors, emotions, and long-held values have been shaped by our environment and thought processes, we create the conditions for those beliefs to loosen their grip on us—allowing for growth, freedom, and a fresh perspective on what is possible
Elements of Change
My focus is on supporting you in making meaningful changes that create real, noticeable differences in your life.
Whether you’re looking to make a specific shift or navigate broader, more widespread transformation, we will work together to explore a range of psychotherapeutic approaches—grounded in both psychological and philosophical perspectives. Through this process, we’ll examine different ways of experiencing life, helping you gain new insights, expand possibilities, and move toward the changes that feel most authentic and fulfilling for you.
My Promise
During our time working together, you will have my full attention and commitment. Together, we will explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world to support your personal growth and well-being.
The outcomes of our work may include greater confidence, deeper self-awareness of your strengths, values, and beliefs, and practical strategies for navigating life’s challenges more effectively. You may also experience an increased sense of meaning and purpose, enhanced resilience against future adversities, and a stronger overall sense of well-being and personal fulfilment.
Changes
Anxiety, Depression & Fear
Anxiety, Depression & Fear
Anxiety, Depression & Fear
Support with:
Anxiety | Depression | Fear
When we experience anxiety, depression, or fear, it can feel as though there is no other way of being—as if we are stuck and unsure of which direction to take.
Through our conversations, we will explore life at a deeply experiential level, uncovering new perspectives and possibilities. This process
Support with:
Anxiety | Depression | Fear
When we experience anxiety, depression, or fear, it can feel as though there is no other way of being—as if we are stuck and unsure of which direction to take.
Through our conversations, we will explore life at a deeply experiential level, uncovering new perspectives and possibilities. This process can open the door to embracing life in fresh and meaningful ways, helping you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Issue Specific Changes
Anxiety, Depression & Fear
Anxiety, Depression & Fear
Help with:
Procrastination | Sleeping | Phobias | Habits
My focus in our work together is to support you in becoming the best version of yourself while gaining a deeper understanding of how and why we develop habits that may no longer serve us.
Together, we will explore what unhealthy habits mean to you and how shifting toward more effective
Help with:
Procrastination | Sleeping | Phobias | Habits
My focus in our work together is to support you in becoming the best version of yourself while gaining a deeper understanding of how and why we develop habits that may no longer serve us.
Together, we will explore what unhealthy habits mean to you and how shifting toward more effective and supportive ones could transform your perspective on life, health, and well-being. This process is not about rigid self-discipline but about discovering what truly supports you in living with greater balance, vitality, and fulfilment.
Performance
Anxiety, Depression & Fear
Performance
Working with:
Athletes | Singers | Dancers | Actors | Musicians | Artists
Grounded in performance psychology and guided by a philosophical perspective, I work with both children and adults—individually or in groups—to explore ways of being that support optimal human performance. Together, we examine how mindset, habits, and perspectives
Working with:
Athletes | Singers | Dancers | Actors | Musicians | Artists
Grounded in performance psychology and guided by a philosophical perspective, I work with both children and adults—individually or in groups—to explore ways of being that support optimal human performance. Together, we examine how mindset, habits, and perspectives shape our experiences, helping to cultivate the conditions for growth, resilience, and peak performance in both personal and professional spheres.
Supporting
outcomes
Lived Experience
“I have never met someone with the ability to see me and allow me to flourish by guiding me through deep rooted trauma, a very unhealthy relationship with another person, and also with myself. The work I have undertaken with Kevin in a short space of time changed everything for the good. I no longer walk with my head hung low, I walk with pride. I am no longer ashamed of the things I have done or the person I am - I am compassionate of myself and to others. I now know that to be honest and to set boundaries means you can be free of self-doubt and own everything you do in life. I no longer worry about how much space I take up in a room or how people view me. My anxiety has been set free and I am now on a road of discovery and excited about it. I also for the first time feel I trust myself and that has been the biggest breakthrough.
Kevin is a personal trainer of the mind. There is no judgement just compassion and the tools I needed to relook at the way I viewed myself. I would - without any hesitation - recommend Kevin. He is a miracle and I am so glad I went and trusted him to set me on a new path."
L.V. ~ South West England
Lived Experience
“A combination of PTSD, anxiety and depression at the age of 53 resulted in my first period of absence I’ve ever have experienced in my working life. The feeling of being completely lost and being unsure for the first time in your life as to what you are supposed to do hits hard.
I have never knowingly suffered from anything and being ex forces from the 80’s/90’s coupled with an ongoing 20 year’s plus in policing does not lend itself to asking for help easily … sessions with Kevin gave me the initial hope and then continued support to rebuild stronger, possibly than I have been in years. Speaking with Kevin, who has such a profound understanding of the human psyche, gives you the feeling of having a real heavyweight in your corner and provides a massive degree of reassurance.”
J.C. ~ South West England
Lived Experience
“The sessions I have had with Kev have quite literally saved my life. I cannot begin to tell you just how much it has had such a positive impact on the way I view the world and more importantly the way I view myself. I have got my confidence back, my drive, ambition and desire to live a fulfilled life with my wife and dog is greater than it was before. Without the input and wise words from Kev helping me and guiding me to see difficult situations and trauma not as something bad, but as something to learn from and grow has been quite possibly the best thing that has ever happened to me”.
K.B. ~ South West England
Lived Experience
“I just wanted to say thank you for yesterday. I genuinely and honestly appreciate who you are and what you do. It helped me a lot. A bit emotional today but not in a bad way. I think it allowed me to grieve on some level. It’s amazing work you do. I feel like a door has opened to a better world and I’m halfway over the threshold. You are a good man and therapist and it’s great luck I found you :-)"
M.R. ~ South West England
Non-judgement
The wisdom of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
“It is not the responsibility of knights errant to discover whether the afflicted, the enchained and the oppressed whom they encounter on the road are reduced to these circumstances and suffer this distress for their vices, or for their virtues: the knight’s sole responsibility is to succor them as people in need, having eyes only for their sufferings, not for their misdeeds.”
“When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies? Perhaps to be too practical is madness. To surrender dreams — this may be madness. Too much sanity may be madness — and maddest of all: to see life as it is, and not as it should be!”
~ Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Don Quixote
