About me
Truth time... I dislike writing profiles. You'll know by judging a photo and then the intro whether someone "clicks" with you. I do the same. It's being human!
So, I'm not going to give you a wall of clinical jargon or try to sound like a textbook - if others do that, and that works for you, awesome but I strive daily to be real; so if you're reading this, you're likely looking for a counsellor that you click with, who gets it, who won't judge you, and who can actually help you navigate whatever you're handling right now. I never promise to fix or rescue those I work with, but I do offer the healthy conditions and strategies to explore and identify a way forward.
When we work together, I bring a bit of everything to the table. I'm a qualified person-centred counsellor, CBT practitioner, Restorative Practitioner, with Focused ACT and Single-Session Therapy training. See: mettletherapy.co.uk/services-fees
If you just need a safe space to unpack things and be heard, we'll focus on that. If you're stuck in a spiral of anxiety and need practical, daily tools to cope, we'll use some low-intensity CBT strategies to get you through. See: mettletherapy.co.uk/support-resources
I also have advanced training in addiction support and crisis intervention as an ASIST Life Assisting Helper/Caregiver. I have my own lived experience and have been personally bereaved by suicide, which means I'm not afraid of the heavy stuff and will always work to keep you safe for now. We go entirely at your pace.
Outside of this private practice space, I’m out in the community a lot. Every Monday, I run a free clinic at the Salvation Army in Southport, and I partner with groups like Identity Dads and run a Dads group on their behalf in Southport. I also volunteer for the LFC Foundation to provide professional mentorships. I'm fully registered with the NCPS and ICO, so while our chats will feel down-to-earth, your safety, privacy, and confidentiality are completely locked down. See: mettletherapy.co.uk/project-sandgrounder.
You don't have to commit to anything now or in the future. We'll start with a free, 10-15-minute introductory phone call. It’s a quick chance for us to chat and see if therapy feels helpful at this point for you. Sound fair enough?
Fees & Practicalities
Introductory Call: Free (10-15 minutes)
Standard Session: £50 per 50 minutes or £225 for a block of 4 paid upfront
Short Session: £30 per half session (25 minutes)
Community Support: Free weekly clinic every Monday at the Salvation Army, Southport (strictly by appointment only via info@mettletherapy.co.uk)
Location: Southport (In-person) & Online UK-wide
Get in touch by phone on 01704 660167 or WhatsApp on 07368 947855.
Email: info@mettletherapy.co.uk
Web: mettletherapy.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
CPD
The training that informs how I work with people, includes:
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory
- Level 5 Certificate in Relational and Restorative Approaches Theory and Practice
- Focused ACT for Brief Interventions
- Primary Certificate in Single-Session Therapy
- Level 3 Safeguarding Adults
- Prevent Duty Trained
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Champion
- IMV Model of Suicide Prevention and Intervention
- Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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Payment in full secures booking by payment link or bank transfer shared to your email or WhatsApp as preferred.
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Further information
I hope reading my profile has been helpful as you search for a professional that you feel most connected to - a needle in a haystack at times.
If you like, let's see how far you can get by working with me? I'll look forward to hearing from you.
Chris
info@mettletherapy.co.uk
