Hannah Cheriford
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Seeking therapy is a vulnerable and courageous act. I’m glad you found your way here.
Welcome
We are living in stressful, oppressive and confusing times. If you are feeling disheartened, frightened or unsure, you are not alone. While therapy cannot always change your environment or circumstances, it can help you to develop tools to cope with overwhelm and to process pain.
My Approach
So many of us have experienced suffering. Moments of rejection, trauma or childhood wounding can echo through our lives, shaping how we see ourselves and the world. Over time, we might begin to believe that we are not good enough, that we’re difficult or even that we are “the problem.” In our sessions, you’ll be invited to tell your story. To explore what it means to be authentically yourself in a space free from judgment, shame or blame. With curiosity, compassion and kindness, we’ll ask questions like “how did I come to be where I am?” and “where would I like to go next?”
Supporting Neurodivergent Clients
If you’re neurodivergent and seeking therapy, you may have additional anxieties about accessibility, understanding or connection. I’m committed to tailoring our sessions to meet your unique needs. This process will look different for everyone, but examples of adjustments include:
- Collaborating on a plan for “lateness” to align sessions with your natural rhythms
- Using pictures, written words or alternative forms of communication in sessions
- Space to ask direct questions about myself, therapy or our therapeutic relationship
- Sharing photos or descriptions of the therapy room before your first session
- Building rapport through discussions around special interests
Many neurodivergent people have had experiences that have taught them to mask their inner world. In our sessions you will be invited to unmask in whatever way feels safe and right for you, at whatever pace you need.
Inclusivity and Cultural Competency
Inclusivity and understanding are at the heart of my practice. I am dedicated to supporting individuals from all backgrounds, including those in the LGBTQ+ community. I recognize that cultural competency is essential for helpful counselling and I welcome your questions to ensure I’m the right fit for you.
Supporting Professionals, Therapists, and Caregivers
Therapists, helpers, and carers face unique challenges when seeking therapy for themselves. It can take time to find a match who shares an understanding of your experiences and journey. I have experience offering warmth, support and empathy to a range of qualified professionals as they navigate their own truths, beliefs and needs. In our sessions, reference to theory or philosophy can be as present or absent as you’d like. If you’re someone who supports others and are now looking for support for yourself, feel free to reach out to explore how we could work together.
A Space for You
There is no right or wrong way to connect with the therapeutic process. Therapy is an opportunity to create a space where you can be fully and authentically you. If you’re wondering what therapy could look like for you, I invite you to reach out. We can discuss your needs, answer any questions and explore the possibility of working together.
Warmly,
Hannah
Training, qualifications & experience
My helping background was established working in residential childcare supporting young people who had faced trauma, abuse and neglect. Since then I have managed drug and alcohol services and have worked closely with adults and young people in a counselling capacity. I am passionate about ensuring therapeutic services are inclusive and undertake regular training and development to ensure I can embed this into my practise.
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Counselling, Coaching and Psychological interventions - University of central Lancashire - 2023 - First class honours
- Working towards MSc Advanced Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies - University of Salford
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Weekend and evening sessions available
£50.00 per individual session
I believe that counselling and therapy should be available and accessible to all. I offer concessions for those on low income.
