Empowering Change Through Compassionate Therapy and Mindfulness.

Hi, I’m Lizzie. I’m so glad you’re here.

In my practice, I offer confidential, therapeutic sessions to support and empower you to move through challenging emotions and life events, past and present. I work from an integrative approach and structure sessions to tailor-fit the individual that I am working with.

Training & Qualifications

My humanistic training supports my core belief that the therapeutic relationship is one of equality: a kind and compassionate balance within a safe, non-judgmental space where two people meet to cultivate for therapeutic change and growth. A good counsellor is a facilitator for subtle inquiry and possibly self-discovery, and the therapeutic relationship in its essence offers the individual space to engage with themselves fully and move towards a more fulfilled and authentic way of being with support from their therapist.

I am a BACP accredited counsellor, clinical supervisor, mindfulness teacher, and academic. Since becoming a member of the BACP in 2014, I have worked in schools and universities, non-profit organisations, and have been a counselling manager in the private sector (EAP).


I currently work in private practice and lecture at a university in Greater Manchester.  In 2019, I was a supervisor with the BACP as part of a pilot scheme, where I supervised pastoral and safeguarding leads in Further Education (FE) Colleges, and I currently work as a trainer for the BACP delivering supervision training to professionals working within FE colleges.  Alongside my work, I am currently completing a Doctorate in Psychological Trauma.

Qualifications :

  • Currently completing a Doctorate in Psychological Trauma at The University of Chester

  • Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies (with Distinction). The University of Salford

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Helping Relationships. The University of Salford

  • Breathworks Accredited Mindfulness Teacher.

  • Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. The Manchester College

  • Level 4 Certificate in Children’s Counselling. Place2Be

  • Level 3 Counselling Skills. The Manchester College

  • BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care. Lincoln College.

I support and look to empower individuals through compassionate, confidential therapy. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore and move through life’s challenges. With an integrative approach and a belief in the power of the therapeutic relationship, I guide you towards self-discovery, growth, and a more authentic, fulfilling life. Through tailored sessions, mindfulness, and a focus on equality, I aim to facilitate meaningful change in your journey towards well-being.

Overview of Services

Over the years that I’ve been working as a Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Mindfulness Teacher, I’ve fine-tuned my list of services to support clients in their journey towards healing and personal growth. 

  • Through counselling, I aim to provide a safe, confidential space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings with a compassionate and non-judgmental listener. 

    Counselling can help you with:

    • Overwhelming Emotions: Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by emotions and unable to find a way forward.

    • Lack of Understanding: Struggling to feel understood or heard by friends and family, leading to feelings of isolation.

    • Difficulty Managing Stress: Experiencing high levels of stress and difficulty in managing daily life challenges effectively.

    Imagine being able to:

    • Develop healthier coping mechanisms and a greater sense of emotional balance and resilience.

    • Feel understood and validated

    • Gain practical tools and strategies to manage stress more effectively and improve your overall well-being.

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  • With Eye Movement desensitisation and Reprocessing(EMDR) therapy, I can help you process and reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories, allowing you to move forward with greater ease and less distress.

    If you have:

    • Unresolved Trauma: Persistent distress and emotional pain from past traumatic experiences that impact daily life.

    • Intrusive Memories: Frequent, distressing flashbacks or memories that interfere with your ability to function normally.

    • Low Self-Esteem: Struggling with self-worth and confidence issues as a result of past traumatic experiences.

    EMDR can help you by:

    • Lowering the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, leading to a reduction in distress and intrusive thoughts.

    • Improving self-worth and confidence as past traumas are processed and integrated more healthily.

    • Restoring the ability to engage fully in daily life without being hindered by unresolved trauma.

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  • My clinical supervision services (a service only available to other therapists), offers professionals a supportive environment to reflect on their practice, gain new perspectives, and enhance their professional growth through a values-driven approach.

    Do any of the following feel familiar?

    • Burnout: Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from the demands of providing therapy and needing support to recharge and refocus.

    • Professional Isolation: Lack of constructive feedback and support, leading to feelings of isolation and uncertainty about clinical practice.

    • Skill Development: Seeking guidance to develop and refine therapeutic skills and approaches for more effective client work.

    If so, supervision session with me can help you to:

    • Reduce burnout by providing a space for reflection and support. 

    • Receive constructive feedback and support to boost confidence and enhance your clinical skills.

    • Gain new insights and skills that contribute to more effective and fulfilling client interactions.

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  • The 1:1 mindfulness sessions that I facilitate provide personalised guidance in meditative practices, which can help you to cultivate awareness, clarity, and calm to better manage life’s challenges. 

    Mindfulness can assist you with:

    • Chronic Stress: Struggling with persistent stress and finding it hard to unwind or relax.

    • Emotional Reactivity: Experiencing frequent emotional reactions or feeling overwhelmed by emotions.

    • Difficulty Staying Present: Finding it challenging to stay present and mindful in daily life, leading to feelings of disconnection or dissatisfaction.

    1:1 mindfulness sessions with me, can help you:

    • Find a greater sense of calm and reduce chronic stress through personalised mindfulness practices.

    • Regulate your emotions to reduce reactivity by cultivating a heightened sense of self-awareness.

    • Stay present and engaged in the moment, leading to a deeper sense of satisfaction and connection in daily life.

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FREE Gratitude Journal Prompts ✺

Discover the Transformative Power of Gratitude

Are you ready to bring more joy, mindfulness, and peace into your everyday life?

Our free Gratitude Journal Prompts are designed to help you cultivate a daily gratitude practice that shifts your mindset, boosts your mood, and reconnects you with what truly matters.

Gratitude has an incredible way of transforming how we see the world. Even during life’s more challenging moments, taking just a few minutes each day to reflect on what you’re thankful for can create a positive ripple effect in your life.

This beautifully crafted collection of prompts will guide you to explore gratitude in new and enriching ways:


✺ Reflect on past experiences that shaped you.
✺ Celebrate your current wins, no matter how big or small.
✺ Find joy in simple pleasures and meaningful relationships.

My Core Business Values

✦ Integrity:

Upholding honesty, transparency, and ethical standards in all interactions. Integrity ensures that my actions are trustworthy and aligned with professional ethics.

✦ Compassion:

Offering a warm, accepting environment where individuals feel safe to explore and develop.

✦ Empathy:

Providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space where people feel understood and supported.

✦ Respect:

Treating all with dignity, regardless of their background, beliefs, or circumstances and valuing the person’s perspective and respecting their autonomy and choices

  • "I initially came to see [Lizzie] to get some help with specific issues related to depression and anxiety, but she has expertly supported me through many challenges along the way... and guided me through career challenges. She is exceptionally compassionate and patient and very intuitive... very good at untangling and making sense of lots of complex, conflicting emotions and issues and helping me to see a clearer picture. She's non-judgemental and offers practical emotional support and guidance but helps me hold myself accountable...Life is never perfect but having the routine and structure that we've built together has equipped me to overcome issues that I worry might have been significantly more problematic had we not been working together. "

    Anon

  • "Lizzie has been my Clinical Supervisor since October 2022. I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Integrative Psychotherapist, working in private practice...She is reliable, flexible and understanding, providing a safe space to share problems, concerns, and authentic feelings in a warm and collaborative way. I very much appreciate Lizzie’s gentle and insightful way of exploring issues that arise in client work and how they may be impacting me or my practice. I highly recommend her."

    Dr Anna Godwin PhD, MBACP (Accred)

  • “[Lizzie’s] expertise, empathy, and unwavering support have been invaluable to my growth as a therapist… Her insightful feedback and encouragement are always tailored to my needs, helping me build both confidence and further develop my professional development as a therapist. I'm incredibly grateful for Lizzie's mentorship and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinical supervisor.”

    Lucy MBACP (Accred)

  • "Having been a client of Lizzie's for a few years I have been continually impressed and could not recommend her highly enough. Her human focused approach to counselling has been eye opening and has helped me significantly. Lizzie provides a safe space to discuss and explore whatever thoughts or feelings present themselves and also offers tools and insight to help unpack and work through them. She is kind, thoughtful, supportive, authentic, engaged and extremely passionate about helping people. I truly appreciate the support she has given me over the years and have no hesitation in recommending her."

    Anon

FAQs

  • We’ll discuss what has brought you to seek Counselling/EMDR/Clinical Supervision/Mindfulness Coaching and what you are hoping to achieve or gain. We can discuss my approach and the way I work, if you wish. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    I see this  as a collaboration: working together and communicating openly and honestly with one another is an integral part of the process. 

  • Payment can be made via bank transfer. The bank details will be emailed to you should you choose to make an appointment.

    Please note: I do offer reduced rates for those on low-incomes. We discuss in more detail on our call.

  • Currently, I am using a platform called Zoom, for this is secure software recommended for use for therapeutic sessions by the BACP. I will send an email invitation, which will guide you through uploading the software to your tablet/phone or desktop/laptop computer.

  • I endeavour to reply to phone calls or emails within 24-hours, and I am not available outside normal office hours (9am -5pm). I respect clients’ privacy and the integrity of the counselling relationship, and its boundaries by not following or connecting on any social media platform.

  • I would recommend finding a private place where you are unlikely to be overheard or interrupted. Turn off other devices (such as phones, radio and the TV) to minimise distractions. Set up a space where you can sit comfortably for the duration of the session, preferably with your device supported hands-free and set up so that you remain clearly visible with adequate lighting and without needing to make any adjustments as we talk. It is helpful if you refrain from eating during the sessions. After the session ends, it can be important to take a little time to adjust back to the life around you. It might be worth planning a short walk or setting aside a little time to yourself after a session to reflect and reconnect gradually with other things. 

  • The timings vary slightly, depending on the service you choose. Counselling sessions are 50-minutes; EMDR sessions are 90-minutes; Clinical Supervision 60/90 minutes depending on experience; and Mindfulness sessions are 50-minutes

  • A minimum of 24-hours notice is required for re-scheduling or cancelling an appointment. The full fee will be charged for sessions missed without such notice. If you need to cancel an appointment, please call my mobile or send me an email.

  • The content of our work together is confidential with a few exceptions. I regularly see a supervisor for confidential sessions, where we confidentially discuss my work to ensure I am working effectively and ethically. While I might discuss any issues arising from my work with client, this is shared in an anonymised way (no names or identifiable information is ever shared. In certain exceptional circumstances, if I felt you or others might be at risk of harm or in some legal circumstances, I might consider widening confidentiality; however, I would always endeavour to discuss this with you prior to taking any action.

  • I am able to see any client based in the UK. Before agreeing to work together, I would take into account your needs and my ability to meet those needs. If I feel undertrained or underqualified, I will do my best to signpost you to someone who will be more appropriate for you.

  • In times of mental health or psychological emergencies, dial 999; or, if possible, attend your local A&E Hospital to be seen by the Crisis Team. You may also wish to contact the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123.