About us

We met during our early years when training in placement as qualified volunteer counsellors in a drug and alcohol agency. Having quickly established a firm personal friendship as well as having a deep professional rapport, we were able to identify common goals and ambitions which have resulted in us joining forces to bring you our counselling services with over 9 years at our current location.

Our personal life experiences led us both into the world of counselling and psychotherapy. After having gone through our own individual personal therapy and experiencing the therapeutic process for ourselves as clients first-hand, this allowed us to view the process from both the client and therapist perspective.

We realise the importance of establishing a therapeutic bond with your counsellor and as such offer an initial non-obligatory phone consultation, where we aim to understand your current needs and whether our services suit you.

We are both fully trained and qualified in our respective fields qualifying in recognised  CPCAB and Degree level qualifications with many years of experience and post qualified further trainings in Couples Counselling, EFT and anxiety.   

Our theoretical approach encompasses learnings from the Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies.

Both Amanda and Sharon are also trained and qualified as CPCAB level 5 Trauma Counsellors and work with psychological and somatic response interventions.  They work with all adults and  are able to offer their services to meet the requirements of legal and others recommending bodies that are seeking a specialist trauma service for their clients in terms of insurance and reporting.

We are both full members of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and as such adhere to the Ethical Framework.

We are fully insured and take our professionalism very seriously by undertaking regular supervision and are constantly enhancing our training through continued professional development, by attending training updates, workshops and seminars.

Data Protection Act 1998. We take your confidentiality and Data we hold about you very seriously and as such are registered with ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) which is a legal requirement for all Counsellors.

Associate Counsellors

We are delighted to introduce our Associate Counsellors who work alongside us and bring additional specialisms and support to our practice.

Nicola

Nicola, our Associate resident Counsellor has been with us since we moved into Ingram House. She is a highly experienced and trained Relate Couples Counsellor who also offers individual counselling sessions and will see children from 13 years upwards. She is a fully trained Clinical Supervisor that supports internal and external Counsellors and Counsellors in Training. Nicola has worked both in private practice and within Educational Settings.

Liz

A Relate trained couples and individuals relationship Counsellor. Liz also works with families and children.

Liz Trained at the Institute of Family Therapy and is a Systemic Practitioner specialising in Family and Couples work. She trained at Tavistock Relationships as a Mentalisation Based Therapist working in conjunction with the Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) and the Tavistock on their Parenting under Pressure Programme.

Previously, Liz worked for many years as Head of Student Welfare at a London based Design College.

Alison

Alison is a highly experienced Integrative Counsellor that offers specialisms in CBT, Grief, Anxiety and Depression. She is registered with CORST and is an Advanced Psycho-Sexual Therapist who completed this specialist training in June 2021. Alison work's with both couples and individuals in these fields.

Alison also offers Equine Facilitated Therapy (a therapeutic approach that is delivered via working with horses)  offered to both children and adults. 

Abi

Abi is a qualified person Centred trained Counsellor who has experience of working with different concerns including anxiety, bereavement, relationship issues and self-esteem issues.  Her emphasis is always to take time to establish a rapport with clients, enabling them to feel comfortable in sharing their story.

She works with adults, young people  (11+) and can also work with children.  Her professionalism as a Counsellor sees her working both in private practice and in an educational setting.  

Elizabeth

Liz is a psychotherapist and psychosexual therapist, working with adolescents, adults, and couples. She supports clients with emotional, relational, and sexual wellbeing concerns, including anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, self-harm, low mood, and sexual health or intimacy issues.

Her work is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and LGBTQ+/GSRD-inclusive, offering a safe, non-judgemental space for clients to explore their experiences at their own pace. She helps individuals and couples develop healthier coping strategies, improve emotional and relational wellbeing, and navigate sexual and intimacy challenges.

Liz’s therapeutic roots are in systemic, psychodynamic, and CBT approaches, and she tailors her work to best benefit each client, drawing on a range of methods, including art therapy, where appropriate.

She also has experience working collaboratively with families, schools, GPs, and services such as CAMHS when relevant. Liz understands that starting therapy can feel daunting and aims to make initial sessions gentle, containing, and client-led.