This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Thanks for visiting my page. If you are here, I expect you are thinking of having counselling and perhaps considering me to be your counsellor.
I decided to become a counsellor after my own journey as a client. I found talking to someone and feeling understood and seen was a really powerful and positive experience. It helped me gain new awareness and perspective about myself and my relationships, enabling me to implement positive changes to my life.
I sing with the Manchester Proud Chorus as well as being a member of other LGBT Groups.
Community Involvement
In addition to my private practice, I volunteer at two local LGBTQ+ charities. This work keeps me deeply connected to the community and informed about the current challenges facing LGBTQ+ individuals.
Social Justice
As a gay man who grew up in the 1980s, I carry the weight of both the struggles and the resilience that shaped my journey. In a time marked by significant discrimination, especially under laws like Section 28, and the devastation of the AIDS epidemic, I witnessed firsthand what it means to be marginalized, ostracized, and denied basic rights.
I want to acknowledge the unique discrimination trans individuals face today, which can often feel like an echo of the struggles I experienced in my youth. In the fight for equality, it is crucial to listen, learn, and amplify the voices of trans folks, understanding their experiences with empathy and respect.
Taking the first step towards counselling can be daunting. I offer a free 15-minute online consultation to discuss your needs and see if we're a good fit.
Specialisations
Recovery from Chemsex: Drawing on from my own lived experience, I provide compassionate, non-judgmental support for gay men looking to overcome challenges related to sexualized drug use.
Trans and Gender Diverse Support: I embrace a social justice perspective and offer a safe space to explore and affirm gender identity.
Professional Burnout: Drawing from my corporate background, I help clients navigate work-related stress and find balance.
Boundary Setting: Establishing healthy boundaries is essential for fostering self-esteem, improving relationships, and promoting overall well-being. My goal is to empower you to establish and uphold boundaries that reflect your values and contribute to healthier, more fulfilling connections in your life.
Why Choose Me
- LGBTQ+ affirming practice
- Lived experience within the community
- Unique blend of corporate and counselling expertise
- Commitment to social justice and equality
- Convenient online sessions via Zoom
- Active involvement in the LGBTQ+ community through volunteer work
What I do
I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My primary modality is person centred, but I also use CBT and TA modalities. Person Centred is a non-directive form of counselling, so I won’t be trying to tell you what to do or give you advice. Nobody knows you better than you know yourself, you are the expert on you, not me.
I work with all genders, sexualities and relationship types. I am experienced in working with subjects such as depression, anxiety, shame, internalised homophobia/transphobia, coming out, chem sex, addiction, neuro diversity, low self-esteem, trauma and gender dysphoria.
Whether you’re completely new to therapy, reconnecting with it after a break, or if you’ve had a bad experience with it in the past, I’m here to offer you a safe non-judgemental space where you can be yourself and explore what is impacting you, so you can make sense of your world.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Foundation Degree in Counselling (Distinction) with Sheffield Hallam University.
I’m currently studying with Pink Therapy for a Diploma in Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Therapy
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial online session
