About me
My name is Cressy. I’m a qualified Person-Centred counsellor, and I’m currently in training to become a psychotherapist.
At my core, I’m a Person-Centred Counsellor. My approach is warm, empathetic, and down-to-earth. My psychotherapy training is in Transactional Analysis (TA), which I chose because I’m fascinated by how we relate to others, our partners, families, children, and colleagues, and how those relationships shape our wellbeing. I believe that happiness in life comes from genuine connection. When our relationships don’t feel safe, supportive, or fulfilling, it can be really hard.
I started this journey because I have a real passion for listening to people’s experiences and helping them make sense of why they feel the way they do. My role is to support you and help you move forward to a place where life feels more manageable, while making sense of what has been hard. Whether you’re feeling low, anxious, struggling in a relationship, or just have a sense that something’s off, I’d love to hear your story and support you towards change, in a space that feels calm, supportive, and free of judgment.
Clients often tell me that I’m warm and kind, and that they feel safe talking with me, which means a lot, because feeling safe is where real change begins.
I work with adults from all walks of life, people who might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and who want to understand themselves better or find a way forward that feels more true to who they are.
Alongside my private practice, I also work with a domestic abuse charity, supporting people to make sense of what they’ve been through and to begin rebuilding confidence, safety, and self-trust after difficult relationships. I find this work a real privilege, witnessing people’s courage and growth as they start to reconnect with themselves and their lives.
How I Work:
While my training informs my work, I believe the most important part of counselling is the relationship between us. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, valued, and accepted just as you are.
Areas I Often Work With:
Depression – when life feels flat, empty, or hopeless, and you want to feel more alive and connected again
Anxiety & overwhelm – finding steadier ways to live with constant worry or restlessness
Stress & burnout – dealing with pressure from work, family, or caring for others.
Relationships – easing conflict, improving communication, or navigating change with partners, family, or friends
Low self-esteem – moving past self-criticism and learning to feel more comfortable in your own skin
Life transitions – changes such as menopause, separation, loss, or shifts in identity
Training, qualifications & experience
- Qualified Person-Centred Counsellor
- Experience in private practice
- Experience working for a domestic abuse charity, supporting individuals affected by trauma and related challenges
- Completed a year-long certificate in Transactional Analysis (TA)
- Currently training to become a TA Psychotherapist
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).
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£40.00 per session
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