About me
I'm Christian, an integrative therapist offering in-person therapy in Sheffield and online sessions across the UK.
I offer a warm, down-to-earth approach to therapy. I understand that starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, particularly if you're not used to talking about yourself or aren't quite sure what you're supposed to say. You don't need to arrive with everything figured out. Part of our work together can be understanding what's happening, where it might come from and what you would like to change.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You might be experiencing anxiety or low mood, struggling in your relationships, dealing with grief or loss, feeling overwhelmed, or noticing patterns in your life that seem to keep repeating. Sometimes there isn't an obvious problem – you may simply feel stuck, disconnected or unsure of yourself.
I also have a particular interest in working with adults with ADHD and neurodiversity, including people diagnosed later in life and those beginning to understand themselves through a neurodivergent lens.
I work integratively, with my approach particularly influenced by relational, psychodynamic and transactional analysis therapy. Rather than expecting you to fit into one particular therapeutic model, I adapt the way we work to you and what you bring to therapy.
We might explore what's happening in your life now while also becoming curious about how earlier experiences and relationships have shaped the way you see yourself, relate to other people and respond to difficult situations.
I don't see therapy as me sitting silently while you do all the talking. I work collaboratively and will ask questions, offer reflections and, where appropriate, gently challenge you. The relationship we develop is an important part of the therapeutic work.
Most importantly, I want therapy to feel like a genuine conversation where you can gradually become more open and curious about yourself without feeling judged.
I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy depending on what you need. If you're unsure whether I'm the right therapist for you, you're welcome to get in touch and we can have an initial conversation.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and hold an MA in Integrative Counselling from Leeds Beckett University.
I also hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Mental Health from Leeds Beckett University.
My professional training has developed my understanding and practice across a range of therapeutic perspectives. The way I currently practise is particularly influenced by relational, psychodynamic and transactional analysis approaches, allowing me to adapt therapy to the individual rather than working from a single model.
I have completed over 120 hours of supervised clinical practice within St Luke's Hospice Bereavement Service in Sheffield. This involved providing one-to-one therapy to adults experiencing bereavement, grief, relationship difficulties, significant life changes and the emotional impact of losing someone important to them.
Working within a hospice setting has given me particular experience in supporting people through grief and loss, including the complicated and sometimes conflicting emotions that can accompany bereavement.
Alongside my clinical work, I have a particular professional and academic interest in ADHD and neurodiversity. My postgraduate research explored post-diagnosis therapeutic support for adults with ADHD in the UK, with particular consideration given to how therapy can better respond to the experiences and needs of neurodivergent clients.
I undertake regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development as part of my professional practice and work within the BACP Ethical Framework.
Member organisations
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
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Standard sessions last 50 minutes and are charged at £50 per session.
Payment can be made by cash, card or bank transfer.
There is no requirement to commit to a set number of sessions. We can discuss whether short-term or longer-term counselling feels most appropriate for you and review this together as our work progresses.
If you have any questions about fees or arranging your first appointment, please feel free to get in touch.
Further information
I offer sessions in person from my counselling room on Psalter Lane in Sheffield, as well as online sessions for clients who prefer to work remotely.
Sessions usually take place weekly and last 50 minutes, although we can discuss what works best for you when we first meet.
Our first session gives us an opportunity to explore what has brought you to counselling and what you would like to get from therapy. There is no expectation that you need to tell me everything immediately. We can work at a pace that feels manageable for you.
It's also an opportunity for you to decide whether I feel like the right counsellor for you. The relationship you have with your therapist matters, so I think it's important that you feel comfortable with the person you're choosing to work with.
I offer both short-term and open-ended counselling. We can regularly review our work together rather than deciding at the beginning exactly how many sessions you will need.
I currently offer daytime and evening appointments where available and will try to find a regular appointment time that works around your other commitments.
