At the root of every

problem is a core judgement about yourself

At the root of every

problem is a core judgement about yourself

For the past 20 years, I’ve dedicated my life to understanding and teaching unconditional self-acceptance. Using science backed wisdom like Cognitive Behaviour therapy, Acceptance & commitment therapy, mindfulness & Transactional analysis. I’ve created an original experience designed to get to the root of your core belief. Not only do we unpack that core fear, but you learn to free yourself of self judgement.

For the past 20 years, I’ve dedicated my life to understanding and teaching unconditional self-acceptance. Using science backed wisdom like Cognitive Behaviour therapy, Acceptance & commitment therapy, mindfulness & Transactional analysis. I’ve created an original experience designed to get to the root of your core belief. Not only do we unpack that core fear, but you learn to free yourself of self judgement.

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This is more than therapy this is learning a new life philosophy

This is more than therapy this is learning a new life philosophy

Therapy is excellent, and yet on it’s own there can be something missing. To achieve deep inner change we support therapy with education about unconditional self acceptance, together this makes something bigger possible. We call it philosophical change. This means not just seeing your problem differently but seeing life differently. This creates deeper more long term change that you can integrate for a life times.

Therapy is excellent, and yet on it’s own there can be something missing. To achieve deep inner change we support therapy with education about unconditional self acceptance, together this makes something bigger possible. We call it philosophical change. This means not just seeing your problem differently but seeing life differently. This creates deeper more long term change that you can integrate for a life times.

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Imagine a life free of self judgement. To truly accept yourself

Imagine a life free of self judgement. To truly accept yourself

I always tell my clients, who needs enemies when we have ourselves. When we no longer have to live with our own criticism life can be pretty good. The greeks said happiness wasn’t the pursuit of pleasure but the absence of pain. When we live without self judgement we feel Lighter, more enjoyable, more fun, less serious. When we free ourselves we get to live. To really live.

I always tell my clients, who needs enemies when we have ourselves. When we no longer have to live with our own criticism life can be pretty good. The greeks said happiness wasn’t the pursuit of pleasure but the absence of pain. When we live without self judgement we feel Lighter, more enjoyable, more fun, less serious. When we free ourselves we get to live. To really live.

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Hey Guys, I’m Tom van Berckel. An NHS therapist, coach & explorer of life. Let me tell you my story.

I’ve been a therapist for 20 years. 10 years ago my life fell apart as I faced severe physical health challenges. With severe visual vertigo I was almost completely disabled. My life, identity, career, relationships fell apart.  As my life went to zero, I discovered that when everything was taken away there was a core fear. underneath it all. A fear that I wasn’t enough. Underneath that fear I connected with the truth that I am whole and complete as I am. Today, I bring this lived wisdom into my work as a therapist, coach, and founder of Awake Lab. I hold an MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and have trained extensively in Schema Therapy, REBT, ACT, Gestalt, Systemic Coaching, Transactional analysis. I work as a Schema-informed CBT therapist in the NHS. My core mission is to help others heal the root of their suffering: the unconscious belief that they are not enough.

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Real Stories. Real Results

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Trusted by Top Clients

Trusted by Top Clients

Working with Tom helped me to explore my negative schemas, beliefs and thoughts.   As a result I don’t identify with my thoughts anymore, I am more self-compassionate, I also feel more relaxed that whatever comes I will be able to cope with it one way or another.

Jennifer

Client

Working with Tom helped me to explore my negative schemas, beliefs and thoughts.   As a result I don’t identify with my thoughts anymore, I am more self-compassionate, I also feel more relaxed that whatever comes I will be able to cope with it one way or another.

Jennifer

Client

Working with Tom helped me to explore my negative schemas, beliefs and thoughts.   As a result I don’t identify with my thoughts anymore, I am more self-compassionate, I also feel more relaxed that whatever comes I will be able to cope with it one way or another.

Jennifer

Client

I just wanted to thank you again for all your time, empathy and compassion over the last few months. You have been a light in what was a dark place for me and you have helped me to see behaviours and ways of thinking that have held me back for years!

Lisa

Client

I just wanted to thank you again for all your time, empathy and compassion over the last few months. You have been a light in what was a dark place for me and you have helped me to see behaviours and ways of thinking that have held me back for years!

Lisa

Client

I just wanted to thank you again for all your time, empathy and compassion over the last few months. You have been a light in what was a dark place for me and you have helped me to see behaviours and ways of thinking that have held me back for years!

Lisa

Client

When I say the work I have done with him has made me a better person, I mean it. I am kinder to others and myself. I can actually see a future for myself, I can’t remember the last time I did. I am becoming happier. I will forever be grateful for the work that he has done for me.

Kate

Client

When I say the work I have done with him has made me a better person, I mean it. I am kinder to others and myself. I can actually see a future for myself, I can’t remember the last time I did. I am becoming happier. I will forever be grateful for the work that he has done for me.

Kate

Client

When I say the work I have done with him has made me a better person, I mean it. I am kinder to others and myself. I can actually see a future for myself, I can’t remember the last time I did. I am becoming happier. I will forever be grateful for the work that he has done for me.

Kate

Client

Tom has honestly been amazing to work with, so supportive, understanding and compassionate. Therapy should always be a positive experience, but having has bad experiences prior and having some ‘atypical’ symptomology, I was pretty sceptical.

Laura

Client

Tom has honestly been amazing to work with, so supportive, understanding and compassionate. Therapy should always be a positive experience, but having has bad experiences prior and having some ‘atypical’ symptomology, I was pretty sceptical.

Laura

Client

Tom has honestly been amazing to work with, so supportive, understanding and compassionate. Therapy should always be a positive experience, but having has bad experiences prior and having some ‘atypical’ symptomology, I was pretty sceptical.

Laura

Client

I have made so many positive changes with Tom. I would say I am functioning 100% better since 2023. I am no longer on medications; I have had no further relapses, I have a happy work-homelife balance. I cannot thank or recommend Tom’s services enough.

Darren

Client

I have made so many positive changes with Tom. I would say I am functioning 100% better since 2023. I am no longer on medications; I have had no further relapses, I have a happy work-homelife balance. I cannot thank or recommend Tom’s services enough.

Darren

Client

I have made so many positive changes with Tom. I would say I am functioning 100% better since 2023. I am no longer on medications; I have had no further relapses, I have a happy work-homelife balance. I cannot thank or recommend Tom’s services enough.

Darren

Client

I trust Tom like no other and have an understanding that he will always be the therapist that put me back in the light, out of the darkness and has given me great knowledge and understanding of myself and others

Mike

Client

I trust Tom like no other and have an understanding that he will always be the therapist that put me back in the light, out of the darkness and has given me great knowledge and understanding of myself and others

Mike

Client

I trust Tom like no other and have an understanding that he will always be the therapist that put me back in the light, out of the darkness and has given me great knowledge and understanding of myself and others

Mike

Client

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Begin your journey to unconditional self acceptance

Begin your journey to unconditional self acceptance

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Single Session

£80

CBT, ACT, Schema, Transactional Analysis therapeutic wisdom

Self acceptance educational curriculum

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Five Session Bundle

£320

5 sessions for the price of 4 ( Best value )

CBT, ACT,Schema, Transactional analysis therapeutic wisdom

Self acceptance educational curriculum.

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