How I support you

Many people come to therapy when something no longer feels right. Stress builds. Relationships change. Old wounds resurface. Life starts to feel heavier than it should be. You might not have the words for it yet. You might just know that something needs attention.

This page explains how I support the three groups I work with most often: men navigating pressure and identity, people living with grief and loss, and neurodivergent adults who are tired of masking and want therapy that feels safe and affirming.

Therapy is not about fixing what is wrong. It is about creating space to be heard, understood, and supported so you can move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Men’s Mental Health and Fatherhood

Many men reach a point where they can no longer carry everything alone. Expectations to cope. Pressure to provide. Relationships that feel strained. Anger, stress, or numbness that gets pushed down for too long. For fathers, the load can feel even heavier.

I offer a calm, grounded space where men can talk openly without judgement. Together we can explore identity, relationships, masculinity, responsibility, and the parts of your life that feel confusing or overwhelming. Therapy can help you make sense of what you are carrying and understand yourself more clearly.

This is support that meets you where you are. Honest. Practical. Respectful. Counselling for men and fathers in Manchester, available both in person and online.

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Grief and Bereavement Support

Grief changes everything. It affects your mind, your body, and your sense of who you are. Some losses are expected. Others are sudden, traumatic, or impossible to understand. There is no right way to grieve and no timeline you have to follow.

I offer gentle, steady support for people coping with bereavement, complicated grief, and life after loss. My work with suicide bereavement has given me experience in supporting people through shock, guilt, anger, numbness, and the long, quiet work of rebuilding life around your loss.

You do not have to face grief alone. Therapy offers a place to talk openly, feel what you feel, and find a way forward at your own pace.

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Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy

Many neurodivergent adults come to therapy feeling misunderstood or unseen. Years of masking. Burnout from trying to keep up. Sensory overload. Difficulty with relationships or communication. A sense of being different without having the language for it.

I offer a neurodiversity-affirming approach that respects the way your mind works. This is not about correcting traits or pushing you to fit into other people’s expectations. It is about exploring identity, understanding patterns, managing overwhelm, and finding ways of living that feel supportive and sustainable.

Whether you are autistic, ADHD, or simply exploring the possibility of being neurodivergent, therapy can help you understand yourself with more kindness, clarity, and confidence.

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What Does Therapy Involve?

Sessions last 50 minutes and are available online or in person in Manchester. Some people come for short-term support around a specific issue. Others stay longer to explore deeper themes in their life. We always work at your pace.

The standard fee is £60 per session. A small number of reduced-cost places at £25 are available for people experiencing financial difficulty.

If you’d like to talk through whether this support feels right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch. There’s no pressure, just a first conversation to see what you need.

Supporting Trainee Counsellors

Alongside my counselling work, I occasionally hear from trainee and newly qualified counsellors who are navigating placement work, qualification, private practice, or finding their feet within the profession. I also work with trainees who are looking for a counsellor to support them as they complete the personal therapy requirements of their training.

I know how challenging that stage can be. The self-doubt, the uncertainty, the feeling that everyone else somehow understands what they're doing.

Whilst I am not a counselling trainer, I have created a growing collection of articles, reflections, and resources based on things I wish somebody had helped me understand earlier in my own journey.

If you're currently training, newly qualified, or simply curious about the profession, you may find some of these resources useful.

→ Explore Training & Qualifying Resources