About me
Hello, I'm Kieran and I offer a down-to-earth and confidential space where you can talk openly about whatever is going on for you.
You may be struggling with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationships, bereavement or difficult experiences from your past. Or perhaps you can't quite put your finger on what's wrong — you simply know that something doesn't feel right. You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to counselling.
I believe you know your own life better than anyone else. I'm not here to judge you or tell you what to do. Instead, we'll work together to make sense of what's happening, recognise patterns that might be holding you back and explore what could help things change.
My approach is conversational. I'll listen carefully to what you're telling me, but I won't always sit silently while you do all the talking. I'll ask questions, share observations and sometimes gently challenge the way you're looking at things if I think it might be helpful. For me, counselling is about having an honest, open conversation where we can explore things together.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on person-centred therapy, CBT and Transactional Analysis, adapting the way we work to suit you as an individual.
I offer face-to-face and online counselling, and a free 15-minute telephone or video conversation so we can have an informal chat before you decide whether you'd like to book a session.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
I have experience working with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement, stress and anger.
I also have experience working with men, including those who have found it difficult to talk openly about their feelings or ask for support.
My training draws on person-centred therapy, CBT and Transactional Analysis. However, I don't believe in following a fixed formula. Everyone is different, and the way we work should reflect that.
I undertake regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Men's Mental Health
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Counselling sessions are £60 and last 50 minutes. Payment by bank transfer is preferred before the session, although cash payments can also be made for face-to-face appointments.
I offer a free 15 minute initial telephone conversation, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions and get a sense of whether I might be the right counsellor for you before arranging your first session.
When I work
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Further information
I offer face-to-face counselling at my practice in Hazel Grove, Stockport, as well as online sessions.
Our first session is an opportunity to talk about what's brought you to counselling, what you might be hoping to get from it and any concerns you have about starting.
There isn't a set script to follow. Some people have a clear idea of what they want to work on, while others discover things as we talk. I'm interested in understanding your experiences and what life is like for you, rather than making assumptions about what you need.
I believe the relationship between counsellor and client is an important part of counselling. It's about building trust, being able to speak honestly and feeling that we're working together.
I am fully insured and hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
