Bay Whitaker MBACP Accredited Counsellor: couples and individuals

About me

Whatever the issues are, sometimes people find it helpful to speak with a professional.  I aim to offer fresh perspectives and insights, and to give you the space and time to talk through whatever is troubling you.

Since establishing the successful private practice Sheffield Central Counselling in 2008, I have helped hundreds of people find ways forward and make positive changes in their lives.  Before that, I worked at Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Service and South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association.  I have a lot of experience working with people who have suffered abuse of different kinds, and trauma.  Just recently I have been working a lot with clients experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety and depression.  I am a kink-knowledgeable therapist, and am experienced in working with different sexualities, especially BDSM.  I regularly undertake training and professional development in gender and sexual minority work.

My background before becoming a counsellor was working in Universities and I studied, researched and taught philosophical logic for several years.  I find sometimes it's helpful to assist clients in taking a logical approach to their problems, while at the same time appreciating that sometimes it can be really important to be illogical too.  Counselling is the most rewarding, and the most fulfilling work I have ever done.

I work with adults individually, and with couples.  I also see clients who are referred by their employers, or through Occupational Health Organisations.  I am a qualified supervisor of other counsellors or those in various helping professions.