Adam Hughes

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About me

Welcome to New Reflection Counselling Services, I'm Adam. 

Life can get pretty overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support can be difficult, but let me reassure you, you have already made a big positive step forward, by looking for help in navigating the challenges that you are currently experiencing.

I am a Qualified Integrative Counsellor and currently a trainee attachment based therapist. I am a registered member of the BACP and I’m available for In person or online appointments with adults and young people. I am a warm and empathic person and I will provide you with a safe, compassionate and confidential space so that you can openly share, without fear of judgement. Together we will explore your thoughts and feelings, at a pace that is comfortable for you, enabling you to make sense of what you are experiencing. We will explore your inner strengths and develop ways to help you manage life’s challenges in the way that works best for you.

My background is one of experiencing many personal challenges, and have seen first-hand how Counselling can bring about real change and healing. For the past 20 years I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds who have been experiencing complex challenges. I have a vast amount of experience in working with individuals experiencing Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health problems, Loss, Low self-esteem, Domestic abuse, Physical health conditions, Relationship problems, Family related issues, Self-harm and suicidal thoughts and Work-related issues. 

I have experience of working with adults and young people who are Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, Homeless (Inc individuals, families & teenage parents), and elderly.

I currently volunteer for two charities, offering Counselling in person, online and via telephone. 

I also have a keen interest in pet bereavement counselling. After experiencing the loss of my own pets, I found this devastating and hard to come to terms with the loss. I found there was little or no support within this area, which has led me to further studying in order to better offer support around pet bereavement. After all, our pets are family too.  

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • University Certificate in Counselling
  • Level 3 Enhanced Trauma informed Care
  • Level 2 Certificate in Self Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
  • Level 2 Certificate in Mental health Awareness

Training

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy 
  • Why trauma lives in the body
  • Mental Health Relapse Prevention
  • Working With Complex Trauma
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Transgender Health Support
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults - Level 2
  • LGBT Awareness
  • Autism Awareness
  • First Aid - Advanced

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Pet Bereavement

Photos & videos

Fees

£40.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

Adults and young people - £40 per 50 min session

Student counsellors - £30 per 50 min session

Concessions for low incomes also available, so please ask.

Some people like to book a block of sessions in advance, I am able to offer these at a discounted rate, please ask for details.

Online sessions via Teams.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

Currently studying

Diploma in Attachment - Until June 26
Greif Coach for Pet Loss - Summer 2026

Making Contact.

If you decide you would like to book a introductory call or email me, I will usually respond within 24hrs, however please be aware that my response may go into your junk/spam folder, so please check.

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7

Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check

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There is plenty of onsite parking however In person sessions take place on the first floor.

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams