therapy
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miles
Miles Wrightman is an Oxford-based psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher with lived experience of mental health. He offers therapy to people experiencing common challenges.
Greetings
I’m Miles. I help people rediscover their strengths and capacity to grow and heal. I have over 15 years’ experience working alongside people as they move beyond struggle and towards lives that feel more aligned with what matters to them.
I work with teenagers and adults, both in person and online. I’m trained in five evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and together we shape what will be most helpful for you.
Grow and heal through a variety of challenges
Stress & Burnout
Low mood & Depression
Worry & Anxiety
Trauma & PTSD
Spiritual awakening
Sleeping difficulties & Insomnia
Relationship difficultues
Low self-confidence
Perfectionism & High expectations
Feeling lost or lacking purpose
Obsessions & Compulsions
Grief & Loss
These are just some of the challenges people bring to therapy. It’s not always easy to understand why we feel the way we do. When things feel confusing or overwhelming, I can help you make sense of what’s happening.
We’ll take time to explore the underlying patterns together — what may have led to these struggles, what keeps them going, and how to begin moving through or beyond them.
Many people come with a mixture of challenges, and they often overlap. We can work together to identify what feels most important to focus on first.
Background
MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Research)
University of Oxford, 2015
PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
University of Oxford, 2013
BSc Psychology
Kingston University London, 2010
My clients often say I bring a calming presence to therapy with a warm, down-to-earth style. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space where you can simply be yourself – a place to gather your thoughts, breathe, and turn toward what matters most.
My work in the NHS, private, corporate and voluntary sectors with people of all ages has given me a broad range of experience. Alongside this, I have also worked in academic settings, contributing to research. My own lived experience of mental health, including ADHD, also shapes how I support people.
The most rewarding part of my work is seeing people find more peace and relief, and begin to remember who they truly are.
What might growth and healing look like?
Growth and healing often unfold gradually. Along the way, you may begin to notice small shifts – new perspectives, different ways of responding, and a growing sense of steadiness. Over time, these changes can come together in ways that make life feel lighter and more meaningful.
Here are some of the things people often begin to notice:
Greater self-compassion - treating ourselves as a good friend would
Living in alignment with what matters most
A greater sense of meaning and purpose
Remembering the truth about who we really are
Feeling more connected to nature and spirituality
Freedom from fear
Feeling more hope
Being more able to cope with difficult feelings
Expressing thoughts and feelings
Finding clarity
Recognising our strengths and resilience
Approaches
Therapy begins with an assessment, where we work together to develop a shared understanding of your challenges and what you hope to change. I draw on therapies grounded in research and proven to help, while tailoring our work carefully to your unique experiences and needs.
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CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It helps you recognise unhelpful patterns and develop practical ways of responding that reduce distress and support lasting change.
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CFT helps you develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself. It is particularly helpful for difficulties linked to shame, self-criticism and low self-worth.
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EMDR helps you process difficult or traumatic experiences. It supports the body’s natural healing process so that memories become less emotionally intense, and no longer feel intrusive or overwhelming.
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ACT helps you develop a different relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings. Rather than struggling with them, the focus is on making space for what you’re experiencing while moving towards what matters most to you.
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MBCT combines CBT with mindfulness practices. It helps you notice thoughts and feelings more clearly as they arise, so you’re less likely to get caught up in cycles of worry or low mood.
Therapy sessions are usually weekly to begin with, and many clients find their goals can be achieved within 6–12 sessions. Longer-term work and follow-up sessions are also available where needed.
Sessions are offered online or in person, or as a combination of both. Research generally shows that online and in-person therapy are similarly effective.
At the heart of this is the relationship we build together. I’m here to walk alongside you, supporting you to speak openly and be yourself.
Next steps
Sometimes the first step can feel like the hardest part. I know how that can feel. Beginning therapy can often also bring a sense of relief – a chance to talk things through and begin moving forward. Over time, it can feel empowering and deeply supportive.
Finding a therapist you connect with and trust is the most important part of working together. I offer a complimentary 20-minute introduction by phone or online. It’s a chance for us to talk about what you’re experiencing and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
If you decide to begin therapy with me, sessions are £100 for 50 minutes. I offer a small number of reduced-fee spaces, so do feel free to get in touch if cost might be a barrier. We can meet either online or in person from my own private practice in Headington, just a five-minute walk from the Thornhill Park & Ride. You’re most welcome to complete the contact form below to begin.