I truly care about the work we do together
"I spent years struggling to get through each day, running from my mind and ultimately myself. Nothing got better, it got worse, until I started therapy with an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor. Now I'm that person, here for you".
The best therapy starts with an initial conversation...
1. Explore the website
Learn how to access my professional, effective service as a psychotherapist, counsellor, and recovery coach and gain insight into me as another human being.
2. Initial conversation
Use the Contact Options to arrange a free, introduction call to ensure you get the best help for you.
3. Arrange a full appointment
Appointments can be available in a matter of days, Monday to Friday, day and evenings. Just contact me to find out the latest availability, and then send payment to confirm the time for you.
4. Almost ready
Once your payment has been received you will be sent the online meeting link, or the address to the therapy space which is in my house in Sale, south Manchester, two minutes walk from M33 5PP and nearby public transport.
I am far more than a therapist
My lived experience is my greatest strength
Raised in Leeds, trained in Leicester and London and 30 years working in Manchester. My years of professional training combined with life experiences provide a unique approach to client care which is Effective, Confidential and Safe. My life has been varied, hectic, uncertain, boring, painful, loving, happy, fun and joyful. I have been an NHS professional, and continue part-time as a university lecturer in Manchester and in private practice as a psychotherapist, counsellor and recovery coach. My sobriety as a recovered alcoholic since 1999 continues through groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, and the thousands I have met along the way. Learning to practice self-care ensures I do the best I can to live with a painful chronic physical disability, and periods of depression in the past.
Underneath I am a gay man, who survived year's of societal hatred, experienced physical abuse and never thought I would have the truly magical life I have today - blessed with a long-term interracial civil partnership, an uncle, a godfather, a loving brother, and son. I've written more about my Recovery Journey to help inspire others to get the help that they deserve.
My core values as expressed through my work
A foundation for genuine compassion
When clients meet with me for psychotherapy, counselling or recovery coaching, either in Manchester or online from around the UK and world, they can be assured of professional and personal values that are rooted in compassion, empathy, acceptance, and understanding. I aim to hold a therapeutic space fo you to be as much of you during our work together, regardless of circumstances, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, and diversity of Gender, Sex, Relationship (GSRD/ LGBTQI+ affirming) and regardless of what you might have done or be doing now.
I am accredited through the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Professional membership and validation
Ensuring Excellent, Safe and Ethical care for you
