About me
Who you were then, is who you you are now. You might find yourself constantly scanning for what could go wrong next, unable to fully switch off, always feeling like you've done something wrong, or feeling a persistent sense of dread even when everything on the surface is fine.
There isn't necessarily anything 'wrong' with you; it could be the physical legacy of chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, past relationships, or unresolved experiences alerting you to notice it (and work on it!).
My practice, ON Psych, is about reading and interpreting those alerts, and bringing whatever the underlying causes are to the surface in order to resolve them.
Your original, aspirational, unburdened self hasn't been lost or destroyed by life; it may simply been built over by survival strategies. Working together as co-explorers across the timeline of your life, the work is about understanding that story and finding that person again, because: who you were then, is who you are now.
Ethos: I believe everyone should have the opportunities to explore their true potential, to work towards their aspirations, and to live a happy life, as free from pain and hurt as possible. We're all unique, with very different ways of experiencing the world, and with even more unique minds and internal worlds. This means we respond to things in totally different ways to how even the closest people to us do. My approach offers a confidential space where there's no judgment, somewhere to say the things you're not able to with others, and a place to gain a deeper insight into why you feel the way you do, and how to manage it.
Integration: I integrate five models of therapy, so instead of just listening to your problems and nodding along, I weave in elements of these different approaches to help you understand yourself better and work through the things that are affecting your day-to-day life. Our early childhood experiences and attachment styles shape how we live and relate to others in our present lives, and I believe exploring these, alongside the issues you're going through, is fundamental to therapy.
The demands and challenges that our society imposes on us can seriously wear us down and lead to anxiety, anger, burnout, and stress. It's important we also look at the systems impacting you and how to deal with them. Whether that's work, family, society, or the wider world, it's vital to take into account the invisible pressures that influence our feelings. Alongside this, I introduce practical techniques to help soothe and regulate your nervous system when unexpected moments threaten to hijack your mind, helping you rebuild your confidence and ease low mood.
Perspective: While therapy is very much about you, it's important for me to be upfront about my own experiences. On many occasions, I've sat in the opposite chair as the client to receive therapy and work through issues such as ADHD, alcohol dependency, workplace struggles, and burnout. I've sat where you are, and experiencing the change that can happen, right when you think there's no future, is what led to me quitting my job, going to detox, and retraining in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I simply understand the importance of making sense of our worlds, being more comfortable in our bodies, and living a life that's more in line with who we really are, or were ... and I think everyone has the power, potential, and right to do just that.
Whether you're navigating a difficult life transition, living with ADHD fatigue, anxiety, experiencing LGBTQ+ related issues, recovering from trauma, or simply seeking to understand the quiet undercurrents of your mind, whatever it may be, this space is designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Please note: I'm qualified and available to work with Children & Young People on-site at local organisations, schools or charities that have a safeguarding lead or team. Currently I'm not offering online appointments for children and young people.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Level 6 Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling (awarded with Distinction) and I'm a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). My practice adheres strictly to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Alongside my core clinical training, I hold specialist qualifications in trauma and counselling children & young people; I'll soon be completing advanced postgraduate master's research in counselling and psychotherapy practice.
Clinical Credentials & Professional Registrations:
- BACP Registered Member: MBACP (Registered Member 420406)
- Level 6 Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling: Awarded with Distinction (University of Staffordshire)
- Advanced CPD Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-I & CCTP-II): Specialist qualification focusing on complex trauma, CPTSD, somatic interventions, and severe autonomic dysregulation (PESI UK) (Current training)
- Advanced Postgraduate Studies: MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice (Bath Spa University) (September 2026)
- Specialist CPD: Counselling Children and Young People, Trauma Coaching and Polyvagal Nervous System Mapping.
Experience & Background: My clinical background spans work with individual adults, children & young people, complex trauma presentations, addiction, domestic abuse recovery, and neurodiversity (including ADHD and autistic profiles).
Prior to establishing my private clinical practice, I spent 17 years working in high-value commercial relationship management and operations across Manchester and The North. This extensive background brings a mature, real-world perspective to my practice. I deeply understand the intense pressures, toxic workplace dynamics, and systemic burnout that modern working environments place on the human nervous system.
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
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Standard Session Fee (In-Person or Online/Phone): £60 per 50-minute session.
Concessions (In-Person or Online/Phone): £40 per 50-minute session.
Session Formats: In-Person in Altrincham, Cheshire,Online video appointments (via secure link) or phone sessions.
Availability: Weekday appointments available.
To request your free consultation, simply send an enquiry through Counselling Directory, call 07368 161094 or use the following link to book into my diary: https://booking.konfidens.uk/on-psych/s/75263d0f-f4d7-422f-9c2a-c5c241c163bd
Please see more info on my website at www.onpsych.co.uk.
I aim to respond to all new enquiries within 24 hours.
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Further information
Getting Started: Free 20-Minute Consultation
Starting therapy can feel like a significant step, and finding the right practitioner is essential for effective clinical work.
I offer a complimentary, no-obligation 20-minute initial phone or video consultation. This provides a quiet space for us to introduce ourselves, discuss what you're experiencing, and ensure we feel like a comfortable clinical fit.
