About me
Hello, I'm Graham
I offer online counselling in a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly about what's going on for you.
People often come to counselling feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or as though life has quietly become too much. You might be used to holding things together for others whilst struggling on your own. Therapy can be somewhere you don't have to do that.
Anxiety, Stress & Low Self-Esteem
Many of the people I work with are experiencing anxiety, stress, work-related stress, low self-esteem, or a general sense that they are carrying more than they can manage alone.
Sometimes there is a clear reason for how you're feeling. Other times it's harder to put into words. You may simply know that something isn't quite right, or that life feels more difficult than it used to.
Whatever brings you to counselling, we can start there.
ADHD, Autism & Neurodiversity
I work with people who identify as autistic, have ADHD, or experience other forms of neurodiversity.
Many neurodivergent people spend years trying to fit in, masking parts of themselves, or feeling misunderstood by others. This can often lead to anxiety, overwhelm, exhaustion, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, or a feeling of never quite being enough.
Counselling offers a space to explore these experiences without judgement, pressure, or the need to pretend.
Trauma, Life Experiences & Making Sense of Things
Sometimes our struggles are connected to difficult experiences, relationships, losses, or trauma from the past. At other times, life transitions, changing circumstances, or longstanding patterns can leave us feeling stuck or disconnected from ourselves.
You don't need to arrive with everything figured out. Often the process begins by simply becoming curious about what is happening for you & what it might be trying to tell you.
Counselling for Men
Many men grow up with messages about coping alone, staying strong, and carrying on regardless. While these strategies may help us get through difficult times, they can also leave us feeling isolated, disconnected, or unsure how to talk about what is really going on.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent more than 30 years working in the construction industry. That experience gave me an appreciation of some of the pressures many men carry around work, responsibility, identity, relationships, and the expectation to simply keep going, even when things feel difficult underneath.
LGBTQ+ & Diverse Communities
I work with people from many different backgrounds and communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those from racialised and culturally diverse communities. My aim is to provide a space where your experiences, identity, and perspective are met with respect, curiosity, and acceptance.
A Relational Approach to Counselling
I work in a warm, relational way. I'm interested in you as a whole person, not just the difficulties that have brought you here.
I believe therapy is not something that happens to you, but something we experience together through conversation, curiosity & understanding. There is no pressure to have the right words or explain everything perfectly. We simply start where you are & work at a pace that feels manageable.
Support for Students & Trainee Counsellors
I also offer counselling support for students, including trainee counsellors, university students & young adults navigating academic pressure, identity, overwhelm, life transitions, or the challenges that can come with finding their place in the world.
A Different Route Into Counselling
Before qualifying as a counsellor, I spent many years working in the construction industry. That experience still shapes how I understand people, how much often goes unspoken, & how easy it can be to carry things quietly.
I know that reaching out for support is not always easy. If something here resonates with you, you're very welcome to get in touch & we can take it from there.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a qualified counsellor and an accredited member of the BACP, working in line with their ethical framework.
My training includes:
- BA (Hons) Counselling Solutions
- ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision
- Qualified Rewind Practitioner (IARTT)
- I have experience working with adults across a range of settings, including EAP work and private practice.
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.
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
£40.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling is £50 for 60 minutes and £70 for 90 minutes.
Student/trainee Counselling is £40 for 60 minutes
Supervision is £50 for 60 minutes and £70 for 90 minutes.
Student/trainee Supervision is £40 for 60 minutes and £55 for 90 minutes
Payment is made in advance to confirm your booking.
If you’re unsure whether counselling is right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation before booking.
When I work
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Further information
Sessions are held online, which means you can access counselling from your own space, wherever you are. All you need is a quiet, private place where you feel comfortable talking.
I offer 60 and 90 minute sessions, and we can agree a pace that works for you. Some people prefer weekly sessions, others a bit more flexibility.
If you’re unsure whether counselling is right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation. There’s no pressure. It’s just a chance to ask any questions and get a feel for how I work.
