OUR TEAM

Meet our qualified and trainee therapists who work with individual clients.

My name is Dawn and I am a trainee therapist using the practice of Transactional Analysis (TA).

Within each of us lies fragments of our past where we unconsciously adopted certain patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour that have developed over time and may now need conscious reflection to adapt, making positive changes towards a new and healthy way of living.

My intention is to work alongside my clients to successfully identify and explore these patterns. When working together the most important element for me is to sensitively create an open, warm and safe environment where we can work together to both navigate this personal journey of growth and self-discovery and to support the many feelings and emotions that may arise.

I have a particular interest in working with clients who would like to improve personal relationships, emotional struggles, self-esteem and who also wish to understand themselves on a deeper level.

I am a student member of UKATA and BACP.

Hi! My name is Lynsey, and I am an experienced counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer counselling sessions for individuals online, via Zoom, providing a convenient  way to access support.

I have a passion for inclusion and a strong desire to make counselling as accessible as possible for everyone. Currently, I am working towards my Level 3 British Sign Language (BSL) qualification to further expand my ability to support clients from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with clients with additional support needs, including hearing impairments, autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, chronic pain, and more.

With a broad background in working with children, young people, and adults, I have gained extensive experience across various settings. I began my career working in primary schools with children aged 5 to 12, using art and play therapy to support emotional and psychological development. During this time, I worked with children with diverse needs, helping them navigate their challenges in a supportive and compassionate environment.

Currently, I work in secondary schools with teenagers aged 12 to 18, continuing to support students facing a wide range of emotional and developmental challenges. Additionally, I work in social work with young people aged 16 to 26, focusing on care-experienced individuals, including those transitioning out of care, navigating ongoing court cases, or rebuilding their lives after prison.  Part of this role also involves working with Lifelong Links to help clients reconnect with their biological family members.

I am Louise Sinclair and I am a fully qualified counsellor and member of the BACP.

There may be many reasons to consider counselling including trying to work through difficult emotions, coping with bereavement or loss or living with the consequences of surviving trauma. I have a range of experience working with people who have faced many emotional challenges. I can support you to face these challenges and work through them. I am committed to working with you and the time we spend together will be focused on you and what you want to achieve.

I am passionate about helping people and believe in the difference counselling can make when we work together to process your experiences and feelings.

Hi, I’m Vicki and I am a trainee therapist using Transactional Analysis (TA). I am passionate about my work with clients and my ethos surrounds establishing a safe, held therapeutic relationship bound by trust.  This security is foundational to all of the work we do together. 

Many of the challenges people bring to counselling have a root in unconscious patterns and protections which are no longer helping in the way they once did.

I work alongside my clients to explore their goals for therapy, remaining attuned to their needs and sensitively working with whatever arises in the room. By prioritising safety, clients can then begin to discover new ways of interacting with themselves and others whilst validating and honouring the protections that helped them survive.

My special interest is in learning about and working with clients who are living with the effects of trauma, whether it be recent or from childhood.

I hold a student membership for UKATA and BACP.

Hello, my name is Shaun and I am a trainee psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

I am a curious individual who will support you to detangle whatever challenges you are facing.

CBT follows an evidence-based process that highlights the influence of our Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviours and the impact this has on our mental health. By utilising the structure of CBT, I will guide you along the path to your desired goals and outcomes.  In learning this process, you will develop new skills and build confidence in maintaining your mental health.

Hello, my name is Aysha. I am a trainee counsellor using the Psychodynamic approach and I have a special interest and additional training in trauma and somatics.

I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space for us to work together, exploring the issues that are affecting you. Working Psychodynamically means we consider how your past experiences may be affecting the present, perhaps through repeated patterns of behaviour or through unconscious defence mechanisms. We will work together to bring awareness to these unconscious patterns and how they arose, with the aim of empowering you to make more conscious choices in your relationships and for yourself. I am a student member of BACP and COSCA.

My name is Chantal and I am a trainee in Psychodynamic counselling which highlights the significance of the unconscious mind, defence mechanisms and the impact our early childhood experiences can have on how we feel about the world, relationships and ourselves.

Whether you feel stuck in life, conflicted, anxious or depressed and don’t know why, I create a therapeutic safe space where you will feel seen, heard and valued as a person. I strive to help my clients uncover underlying meanings, patterns, and conflicts, facilitating deeper self-understanding and personal growth. As a reflective practitioner, I focus on tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual client, drawing from a range of theories and techniques as appropriate.

Hi my name is Ruth and I am a trainee counsellor using Person Centred and Integrative Therapy.

My background is in Occupational Therapy and Health Studies and I work in the 3rd sector with adults who are struggling with addiction and mental health. With my compassionate, non-judgmental and confidential approach, I strive to ensure my clients feel seen and heard. I am passionate about helping people to fulfil their full potential.

My name is Lauren and I’m currently training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

I have worked therapeutically with people for several years, including in the NHS and third-sector services. I draw on this experience in my work and adapt my approach to the individual.

My experience includes working with neurodiversity, trauma, bereavement, fertility, addiction, relationship challenges, and LGBT+.

As a therapist, I work collaboratively and compassionately with you to help you develop insight about yourself and your relationships with others. In doing so, we explore your thoughts, behaviours, and emotions, and work towards your goals.
I hold a Graduate Membership with the BPS, and a student membership with the BABCP

Hi, I’m Laura and I am a trainee integrative counsellor.

By drawing from a range of counselling styles depending on my client’s needs, I meet each individual where they are and work with them to establish a therapeutic relationship as the basis for our work together.

As well as creating a safe space, I recognise the importance of supporting clients to work at their own pace.

I am here to listen to whatever my clients bring and to support them to achieve their goals or make changes in their lives.

My name is Hazel and I am a trainee therapist in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

I am registered with the NMC and I am a student member of the BABCP.

In 1995 I qualified as a Registered Learning Disability Nurse. I have been practising as a Nurse in Neuro-Rehabilitation for the past twenty years alongside patients and their families who have experienced trauma and may suffer from neurological conditions that have a huge impact on their lives, physically and mentally. Working in Neuro-Rehabilitation I have gained experience working with people of all age ranges from adolescents upwards, who have suffered from traumatic events, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and cognitive impairment.

With CBT, together we will explore and try to make sense of why you have certain struggles in life, and why you think and behave in certain ways which then results in having a negative impact on your life.

My aim is to work together with you collaboratively, finding the link from your past that causes you to feel and behave the way you do now.  I will provide a safe, comfortable and confidential place for you, and together we shall set goals to make the changes needed to find “YOU” again.

Hello, my name is Zoie, and I’m a trainee counsellor working with an integrative approach.

I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship and am deeply committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where my clients feel comfortable exploring their challenges without fear of judgment.

My goal is to support clients in overcoming obstacles and achieving their personal aspirations.