Keya Edwards
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About me
Hello, I'm Keya Edwards.
I'm a qualified counsellor working with adults and couples in Stockport & online, offering a warm, compassionate, confidential, and non-judgemental space for therapy.
In all areas of my work, I’m committed to helping people make meaningful and lasting changes. As a qualified integrative counsellor, I tailor our work together using a blend of Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Transactional Analysis (TA) approaches that allow me to adapt to your unique needs and experiences. I am also a trained EMDR therapist, which enables me to offer effective trauma-focused therapy as part of our work.
Alongside my private practice, I also work as an NHS counsellor, supporting individuals and families affected by cancer and bereavement. This role has deepened my understanding of the emotional impact of life-changing diagnoses and the strength it takes to navigate grief, fear, uncertainty, and hope. It’s an immense privilege to hold space for people during some of the most vulnerable and challenging times of their lives.
I believe that change starts with connection. I aim to build a strong, trusting relationship with my clients, one where you feel safe to be fully yourself, explore what’s going on, and feel heard without judgement.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, I’m here to support you. We’ll look together at how your past and present experiences are shaping your thoughts, behaviours, and relationships examining things like attachment styles, emotional needs, communication, and coping mechanisms. Are you constantly people-pleasing, shutting down, or living in survival mode? Do you find yourself abandoning your own needs? We'll explore the roots of these patterns, understand why they developed, and work on building new ways of relating to yourself and others.
I have experience working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, and I deeply respect the courage it takes to begin therapy. Through our work together, my hope is that you'll come to better understand who you are, develop greater self-compassion, feel more connected, and rediscover your own direction and purpose in life.
Whatever you're going through, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you—at your pace, in your time.
Training, qualifications & experience
- EMDR Part One
- EMDR Part Two
- EMDR Part Three
- Transactional Analysis 101
- Certificate in Couples Counselling
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
I keep my knowledge and skills up to date with regular CPD some of the recent courses I have undertaken are; Transactional Analaysis 101, Intrusive thoughts and the inner critic, Working relationally with divorce and relationship breakdown, Working with shame, Emotional scripts, Couples counselling for one and - Working with social anxiety. I am also an EMDR therapist.
I have lots of experience of working with clients from all backgrounds with a wide range of reasons for seeking therapy. Everyday I work with people going though the most difficult of times and I believe that through the connection we build and the work we do together you will have a better understanding of who you really are, have compassion for yourself, feel more connected to others and have a sense of your purpose and direction in life.
I am a member of the BACP and adhere to their ethical framework, I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
From £60.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual - £60per 50 minutes
Couples - £80per 60 minutes
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