About me
Hey, I'm Ember (she/they) and I'm a UKCP-registered Person-Centred psychotherapist and supervisor working in Manchester and online.
Why come to therapy?
Maybe you already know what's hurting or causing you pain, you’re feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself, or you’re struggling to make sense of how you feel. Perhaps you’re feeling burnt out, overwhelmed or exhausted. You might be navigating questions around your identity, relationships or wondering whether your life could feel different.
Therapy can give you a space to slow down, help make sense of what you’re feeling and reconnect with yourself. It can help you understand what you need, hear your own voice more clearly, and find a way of living that feels authentic to you.
My approach to therapy
I’m a Person-Centred therapist, so it's my role to understand you as closely as possible and not get in your way. It's more about a way of being with you that can facilitate change or growth, less about strategies, tools and techniques.
We can often seek (or are given) advice about what to do and how to do it. But, to quote Morticia Addams: "Normal is an illusion. What is normal to the spider is chaos to the fly". What I am offering is a space away from the noise of external advice, where you can come back home to yourself and begin to trust your own advice and experience more deeply. It's a space to understand what an authentic, meaningful life looks like for you.
I offer a space where you never need to perform, explain or get things “right”. I’ll work alongside you carefully, without judgement, and with curiosity, empathy and acceptance. Quite often, when we have the time to really listen to ourselves, things that may have felt confusing or stuck can begin to make more sense. To reference one of my favourite metaphors: water, when still, is clear.
Over time, you might find yourself reconnecting with parts of yourself you’ve lost touch with, finding words for things that have been difficult to express, or becoming clearer about what you'd actually like for yourself and your life. Therapy is ultimately about helping you hear and trust your own voice more clearly.
What's a therapy session like?
There's no one way for a session to look, but here's a few thoughts on what might happen in a session...
Therapy can be a safer space to talk about things you’ve never been able to say out loud, explore difficult emotions or make sense of experiences that have stayed with you. Although it might be a bit scary or weird at first, you aren't moving through this alone. It can feel like a relief giving voice to things that you've held on to for a long time, and it can feel validating and less lonely being witnessed and accepted, just as you are.
Therapy can be a space for you to explore and unfold who you are, what you value, or what you need or want.
And... therapy doesn’t have to be serious all the time. There is always room for hope, joy and humour.
I believe that being genuinely heard, understood and accepted can help us develop a kinder and more compassionate relationship with ourselves. Understanding and self-acceptance can also set us up well for meaningful change. The insights you gain in therapy can be the first steps towards actions.
What happens in our first session?
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and see how it feels to work together. I’ll ask you some questions about what’s bringing you to therapy and what you might be hoping for, and I’ll explain things like confidentiality and how I work. You can ask me anything too.
If we decide to continue, our sessions will be guided by you. You’re welcome to bring whatever feels important, and we’ll explore things together at a pace that feels right for you.
How often do we meet?
I usually recommend weekly sessions at least to begin with. Meeting regularly gives us the opportunity to build a relationship and create some continuity between sessions.
That said, I’m happy to talk with you about what feels manageable and appropriate for your circumstances.
Training, qualifications & experience
"The only thing that was important was what happened outside of school. That had a huge impact on me. People and relationships, slow dancing parties, big, big love and dreams. Dark, fantastic dreams" - David Lynch
Like David Lynch, I count my life experience and relationships as my most significant teachers. In terms of my formal training, experience and education, I have an MSc in contemporary Person-Centred psychotherapy and applications from Metanoia Institute, Ealing and have been practicing as a therapist since 2014. I qualified as a clinical supervisor in 2024.
Throughout my time in practice I have worked alongside clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, navigating life transitions, concerns with work, burnout, grief, losses in all their forms, divorce and separation, low self-esteem, clients wishing to explore their identity, embracing and understanding neurodiversity, non-monogamy and polyamory, and many other themes. My practice is welcoming, social justice-informed, GSRD (gender, sexuality and relationship diverse) and LGBTQIA+ affirming, SW-friendly and kink-friendly. The room I work from is wheelchair accessible.
I am a registered member of the UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) - the professional association for psychotherapists in UK - and my work adheres to their ethical standards.
I consistently engage in ongoing professional development to enhance and refine my skills, ensuring I provide the highest quality support to my clients. This includes attending training and workshops, personal development, special interest groups and keeping up to date with the latest developments in the field of psychotherapy.
Before training to become a therapist I worked in the creative industries for a number of years, and I also worked in the third (charity) sector.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ and GSRD (gender, sexuality and relationship diverse), and neurodivergent people. I am queer and neurodivergent, and I immensely enjoy working with folks in my community with whatever they may wish to bring to therapy. My practice is kink and SW-friendly.
I also have an interest in how paid employment and work can impact our sense of identity and self worth (what is sometimes referred to as internalised capitalism), and have worked alongside many clients who are reconsidering their relationship with paid employment or work.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I occasionally have concessionary spaces available, please contact me to discuss your needs.
When I work
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Further information
I typically respond to enquiries within 48 hours, or on my return from leave if I am away.
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