About me
Hello there
I’m Lee and I’m a friendly and compassionate therapist who works in-person in Aigburth, South Liverpool along with online and on the telephone within the UK and internationally. I am a registered member with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy.
What would I offer you if you were to begin therapy with me?
I would seek to work with you in a dynamic and relational way whereby we would be in partnership together, helping you to explore any barriers you might be facing or any hurdles you would like to overcome. I believe firmly in being an ally to you while you begin the process of working towards an enhanced quality of life and a greater acceptance of yourself. I recognise that there is no clear rule book on how to live a meaningful life although appreciate that good talk therapy can be a useful ingredient in making the overall recipe turn out well.
It’d be great to hear from you to explore if we could work together.
Here is what some of my former clients have said about me:
I went to Lee to better understand myself and improve the relationships with the people around me. Before Lee, I hadn't been in therapy before, and I was apprehensive about the potential benefits, and worried about how this may change me. From the start he made me feel comfortable with his understanding and direct approach, and I was increasingly comfortable to be more myself as the sessions progressed. Over the 3 years we’ve worked together, he’s helped me improve both my mental health and my relationships. His perceptive way of working helped me uncover that I was struggling with mental illness, and he supported me through it with honesty, care, and professionalism. He’s taught me patience, how to pace my interactions, and how to give people and situations time to grow. I’m genuinely very grateful for his impact on my life. I would recommend talking to Lee, even if you are unsure about needing a therapist. - Tony
Lee helped me through the worst of times following my mother’s traumatic illness and death; she and I were very close and her loss hit me like a juggernaut. One of Lee’s great strengths is that he is incredibly perceptive and insightful - somehow he just ‘gets it’, no matter how complex or even incomprehensible you think your emotions and thoughts are. Crucially he helped me to gain a sense of perspective to cope with the loss but he also helped me develop as a person through the grief. It’s clear to me Lee is a complete natural and that, combined with his evident experience, make him an exceptional therapist. - Vanessa
I began working with Lee at a very difficult time of my life. Recently diagnosed with severe vision loss, I had to give up my job and driving and therefore, my independence. It was a time of uncertainty and anxiety, and Lee created the safe space I needed to focus on my feelings and emotions in order for me to move forward. Due to his calm and experienced approach, he gave me the confidence to become stronger by reassuring and encouraging me. I knew from the very first session that he was someone I could completely trust and I could tell him anything which is a rare quality. Lee has genuine kindness, empathy and compassion and I would highly recommend him as a therapist. - Penny
From the very first phone call, Lee provided an emotionally intelligent approach to the therapeutic friendship that we built. He allowed a safe, comfortable and reflective environment for me to explore my past, present and future whilst I went through significant life changing events. In a none pressured environment, he provided me with more support than he realised and I was grateful that I had him to walk this journey with me. - John
I came to see Lee at a time in life when I was struggling with a range of issues that seemed insurmountable. Lee created a space in my life that felt safe, encouraging, and supportive. With his help I was able to work through the things that were bothering me, and work out how to move forward. - Pete
Lee supported me through a very difficult period when I was dealing with visual impairment issues. He helped me navigate these issues with a down to earth, humorous and empathetic talking approach that was non-judgmental and supportive. Lee created a safe environment where we could examine the intense emotions and anxiety I was feeling, where I felt I could say anything and Lee would help guide me to a thoughtful and helpful way to move forward. I strongly recommend Lee as a therapist. - Tracey
I received grief counselling from Lee which was both profound and life changing. Lee’s warmth, humanity and empathy made each session feel safe and comfortable. Due to his sharp mind and wit I came away with useful personal insights, whilst laughing through the tears. I cannot recommend Lee highly enough. If in doubt I suggest you just go for it, if nothing else you will come away feeling better about yourself. - Michèle
I have always been apprehensive of counselling, but when I started visiting Lee during a particularly difficult time in my life, I immediately clicked with him in such a way I have never clicked with a therapist before. The sessions, though naturally difficult at times, never felt like a chore, and each session left me feeling more like my multiple complex problems were a little less tough to face week after week. Lee has an exceptional talent for introducing new ways of thinking into your daily life, most of which I wrote down and use like mantras for those tougher times. He also has such an incredible clarity of thought and a gentle way of leading you to your own conclusions, so much so that our sessions often felt like a really good chat with a friend, leaving me less burdened and better equipped to cope with everyday life. He helped me navigate through the confusing maze of challenges I was facing, with such care, compassion, love and joy that I cannot BUT recommend him highly. I feel privileged and grateful to have met him, and for the wisdom he gave me. You will not be disappointed if you decide to work with him. - Cal
I started to work with Lee after a difficult time. I was apprehensive as I had not been to therapy before and talking about deeply personal issues seemed very daunting. From the very first moment, Lee made me feel at ease and was led by me and what I wanted to talk about. He had a very kind, authentic and professional way about him and the setting was very calming. As the sessions progressed, I felt more comfortable to talk about more of how I was feeling as it was always received in a non-judgemental way, with sympathetic yet constructive responses. He allowed me to view life and the problems I was facing from a different perspective and encouraged me to be kinder to myself emotionally. I would highly recommend Lee. He is a genuine, kind and caring person. - Dan
Training, qualifications & experience
I achieved a Masters Degree (with Distinction) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice where the modality in focus was Person-Centred Experiential. Prior to this, I achieved other therapeutic qualifications including an initial introduction to group psychoanalysis. I am currently learning more about compassion focused therapy. I identify as a humanistic therapist which means I would work with you in a way that fully respects your autonomy and belief in your potential. I would not seek to be an expert on you. I have experience of working with a wide variety of issues and people from all walks of life in several different settings. I am clinically supervised by a Transactional Analyst.
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
£75.00 - £100.00
When I work
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Further information
The most important component of successful therapy is the relationship between the client and therapist.
I offer a free 10 minute introductory telephone/Microsoft Teams call where we would get the chance to explore if we would like to work together.
