About me
Hello there!
I’m Maegan and I am a fully qualified, BACP registered therapist with a specialisation in supporting individuals who are navigating the complexities and challenges of life. My approach is genuine, straightforward, no-nonsense and grounded in a deep understanding of human psychology. I am also fiercely compassionate and work in a very relational way, meaning, I prioritise our connection and shared humanity to create an environment where you feel respected, heard and supported. I offer a considerate, non-judgemental space where we can work together to better understand your experiences, overcome challenges and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
My personal and professional history is rich and diverse and because of this, I have been privileged to a wide range of human connections and experiences and therefore, I understand and appreciate the value and significance of our individuality and uniqueness. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the Person-Centred philosophy, which means I believe that we are all our own experts, and we all have unique needs, values and perceptions which curate our individual lived experience.
However, on occasion, we can become stuck, and things may feel clouded or prickly or difficult, resulting in the need of support. Therefore, our sessions will provide a respectful, safe and confidential space to unpick the issues you bring. With my support, we’ll tap into your inner self and explore your personal feelings, beliefs and behaviours - hopefully resulting in your empowerment to facilitate positive personal change and improved outcomes - by finding your innate strength and capacity for growth.
Having worked in education for many years, dedicating myself to young people and those with ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition) and other neurodiverse diagnoses such as ADHD / ADD, I have an enhanced understanding of the specific challenges that these bring in a neurotypical world and consider myself to be fully neuroinclusive. Areas I can be of help in supporting are emotional regulation, social communication and relationships and self-acceptance.
Another specialism and area of interest are life transitions (and all that this means). These periods of significant life change - whether physical, emotional or even more existential- can require major adjustments and as a result, can sometimes feel overwhelming and insurmountable. However, with support and a deeper understanding, together we can identify your vision and purpose and face the challenges and fears-allowing for new beginnings. Various life transitions may include developmental changes - such as entering early adulthood, parenthood (i.e. Matrescence), Midlife and/or Menopause. There may also be more lived experience transitions such as job loss, relocation, divorce or changing family dynamics, retirement, or loss and bereavement.
Other issues and difficulties I have experience of - but am not limited to are:
- Abuse
- Addictions
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Confidence and Self-esteem
- Depression
- Gender issues
- Identity issues
- Intimacy issues
- Low Mood
- PTSD
- Relationships
- Trauma
- Well-being and physical health
Anything you feel is important or impactful - we can explore together, at your pace and work toward your sought outcomes and achievements. Remember - this is your story, your narrative.
I look forward to our meeting. Our initial consultation will be a 15 -20 minute, free phone conversation to assess if we are the right fit for one another. Moving forward, we will then schedule regular sessions to meet either face to face or online via TEAMS. I am confident that by the end of our first session, we will have gotten a sense of one another, and we will have embarked on our relational voyage together. Authenticity, warmth and kindness are just some of what you can expect from me. Together we will share space, and you are brave and willing to share -with me being there with you. We will talk; I will listen - we may share tears or even laughter- nevertheless, I will be present, alongside you, until we reach your destination.
I am available for online sessions and I am also available in both my Cheshire location for in person sessions and in my West Yorkshire location.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified psychotherapist with a PG/Dip Level 7 Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Additional Training
- Safeguarding Adults and Children
- Working with Coaching
- Level 2 Understanding Autism
- PGCE Secondary Education (Sciences)
- BSc Complementary Medicine and Health Sciences
- Nursing Studies
- Foundation Psychology
- BSc Biology / Chemistry
Assurances
- Current Enhanced DBS
- Fully Insured
- Supervision - BACP compliant
- Registered Member of the BACP
- ICO Registered
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
I appreciate that therapy is an investment. Therefore, I do have some concessionary rates available which I offer to persons who are: students, pensioners, unemployed/job seekers/maternity leave/low income.
I also offer discounted rates for paying for blocks in advance, which can be discussed.
When I work
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Further information
I have therapy spaces in both West Yorkshire (Brighouse) and Cheshire (Wilmslow) and I am also able to offer online sessions.
