Heidi Brown
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
In exploring counselling as an option, you’ve already taken the first step toward reclaiming control of your life. Sometimes, an issue can feel so overwhelming that it’s hard to know where to begin. Other times, a problem has been buried for so long that its cause feels unclear, yet its effects—such as anxiety or depression are still present.
Counselling can help you untangle these challenges, offering new perspectives and greater self-compassion. It can support you in growing and developing, leading to a fuller, more satisfying life. Through this process, you may also begin to rebuild trust in yourself and in your relationships.
My Approach
I’m a Person-Centred Counsellor who values the power of the relationship between us. My goal is to support and empower you to explore and grow in a way that feels authentic to you. I believe in people’s ability to create positive change when they have the right support, and I bring experience from a range of different settings to help create that supportive space for you.
What I love most about counselling is that it helps you get to the root of the issue, rather than just dealing with the surface symptoms. As a result, the progress you make, can have a positive impact on many areas of your life. Growth is long lasting and often helps in areas of your life that you did not expect.
I can also integrate creativity into our work, if you feel open to that. There are times when words alone don’t seem enough to express or process something, and using mark-making or imagery can help take the work to a deeper level.
Work Related Stress
Perfectionism and black-and-white thinking can be strengths in problem-solving and producing quality work, but they can also cause significant stress. Counselling can help you manage these traits, allowing them to work for you instead of against you. While work-related stress and mental health issues can exist independently, stress can contribute to anxiety and depression. Effective counselling can help you manage stress and reduce its impact on your mental and physical health.
Neurodiversity
I view neurodivergence as a valuable part of human diversity that deserves acceptance and understanding. In my work, I support neurodivergent individuals in navigating their experiences, helping them feel more comfortable with who they are. While society can often be unaccepting, leading to challenges with self-esteem, counselling can help unpack those struggles and provide the tools to build confidence and a healthier relationship with you.
I am excited to offer a Neurodivergent Creativity for Wellbeing Group in Prestwich starting in September. Please find out more here:
www.heidibrowncounselling.com/nd-creativity-for-wellbeing-manchester
Training, qualifications & experience
My Experience
Working in a school for autistic learners has taught me much about the need to have a flexible approach with people. In that environment, it was important to allow students to take control of the pace of their learning.
Working as an Employment Advisor, I’ve gained a greater understanding of the cause and effect of work-related stress. Through my experience, I’ve supported individuals in navigating the pressures of the workplace, offering career advice, interview techniques, and job-searching skills. I’ve also worked on goal-oriented tasks, helping people set and achieve clear objectives in their professional lives. This practical approach allows me to support you not just with emotional well-being, but also with tangible steps toward managing stress and improving your career outlook.
My Qualifications
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Person Centred Expressive Arts
- BA (Hons) Visual Arts
My Training
- Counselling clients on the Autistic Spectrum
- Aspire Autism Training
- Trans Awareness
- Relational Depth
- Group Facilitation
Contact me
You can contact me on info@heidibrowncounselling.com to arrange a free phone consultation. This gives us a chance to talk to each other and give you a feel for how I work, before we decide on booking a session.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £65.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 30 minute telephone consultation prior to counselling. This gives us the opportunity to learn more about each other and help you decide whether to enter into a counselling relationship together.
Following this, session prices are as listed below, and all sessions are 50 minutes.
- Phone or video - £60
- Face to face - £65
Please inquire about concessions if you are a student, on benefits or unemployed.
When I work
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I offer face to face sessions on Wednesday afternoons and Fridays. Zoom and telephone sessions are available Monday to Thursday. I currently have availability for both.
Further information
About me
I was diagnosed with Dyslexia as an adult. I didn't anticipate how validating it felt for my challenges to be seen and given a name. I also felt a sense of loss about the support and understanding I could have received throughout my education had I known. Coming to terms with it has been a journey, and I’m still exploring how my other neurodivergent traits shape my experiences and identity. I come from a neurodiverse family, some of us are diagnosed and some are still on a journey of self understanding.
I understand how complex it can be to make sense of your own mind and experiences, and I know how valuable it is to have a space where you can explore them at your own pace, with someone who has been through some similar challenges.
Being of mixed heritage, I find myself continually exploring the different aspects of who I am and how others perceive me. I know that identity is layered and evolving, and I can support you in making sense of your own experiences, relationships, and the way you see yourself.
