Our Associates
Dr mish seabrook
Dr mish seabrook
Dr mish seabrook
Dr Mish is a psychotherapist, coach, lecturer in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, and mental health trainer who works with parents, professionals and organisations to support wellbeing. With over 25 years of experience across mental health and professional helping roles, she combines clinical expertise, academic research and practical
Dr Mish is a psychotherapist, coach, lecturer in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, and mental health trainer who works with parents, professionals and organisations to support wellbeing. With over 25 years of experience across mental health and professional helping roles, she combines clinical expertise, academic research and practical experience to make psychological knowledge accessible and applicable in everyday life. Mish works with parents seeking to better understand their child’s mental health, professionals in helping roles, and organisations looking to strengthen wellbeing and resilience. Alongside her lecturing role, she runs a private practice offering psychotherapy, therapeutic coaching and clinical supervision for therapists, coaches and professionals.
claire payne
Dr mish seabrook
Dr mish seabrook
Claire is an NCPS registered counsellor and qualified trainer working integratively across Person-Centred, Gestalt and CBT approaches. She offers face-to-face sessions in Torbay, Devon, and remote work nationwide, supporting clients on both a short and longer-term basis. With over 25 years’ experience in Criminal Justice and Social Care s
Claire is an NCPS registered counsellor and qualified trainer working integratively across Person-Centred, Gestalt and CBT approaches. She offers face-to-face sessions in Torbay, Devon, and remote work nationwide, supporting clients on both a short and longer-term basis. With over 25 years’ experience in Criminal Justice and Social Care settings, Claire has extensive experience working with trauma, including workplace trauma, domestic and sexual abuse, early years trauma and attachment difficulties. She also offers sand tray work for younger clients and provides professional training in trauma-informed practice.
kate angell
Dr mish seabrook
liz stafford
Kate is an experienced counsellor and qualified supervisor with a first-class degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy alongside a degree in Psychology. Over the past ten years she has worked with a range of mental health organisations including Anxiety UK, Samaritans and Leicester Counselling Centre, and has also supported National Lotter
Kate is an experienced counsellor and qualified supervisor with a first-class degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy alongside a degree in Psychology. Over the past ten years she has worked with a range of mental health organisations including Anxiety UK, Samaritans and Leicester Counselling Centre, and has also supported National Lottery winners and their families as they adjust to significant life changes. Kate offers short and long-term therapy to adults and young people aged 14+, and also provides support through Employee Assistance Programmes, including on-site wellbeing work within Criminal Justice settings. Her integrative approach draws on humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapies, with particular experience in childhood trauma, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, and she also provides clinical supervision for therapists.
liz stafford
liz stafford
liz stafford
Liz is a qualified therapeutic counsellor (CPCAB) and BACP registered member who works pluralistically, using a range of approaches tailored to each client’s needs. With a background in art and interior design, she integrates creativity into her therapeutic work where helpful. She has over 13 years’ experience working in schools, charitie
Liz is a qualified therapeutic counsellor (CPCAB) and BACP registered member who works pluralistically, using a range of approaches tailored to each client’s needs. With a background in art and interior design, she integrates creativity into her therapeutic work where helpful. She has over 13 years’ experience working in schools, charities and private practice, including within SEN and private education settings, and has particular experience supporting neurodivergent clients. In addition to counselling, she delivers training workshops in creative counselling techniques and offers sessions in person, by phone, online, and through walk-and-talk therapy.
Kate hall
liz stafford
neil martin
Kate is a qualified Person-Centred counsellor and registered member of the BACP and IARTT, working in private practice with adults and young people aged eleven and over. Her background includes work in education, local government, and as a school counsellor supporting young people aged eight to nineteen. Kate is also a qualified couples c
Kate is a qualified Person-Centred counsellor and registered member of the BACP and IARTT, working in private practice with adults and young people aged eleven and over. Her background includes work in education, local government, and as a school counsellor supporting young people aged eight to nineteen. Kate is also a qualified couples counsellor and has extensive experience supporting individuals affected by MS or cancer. She works with issues including bereavement, anxiety, stress, depression and relationship difficulties, and is trained in the Rewind Technique for trauma and PTSD, integrating therapeutic approaches to suit each individual client.
neil martin
liz stafford
neil martin
Neil is a psychotherapeutic counsellor working with adults aged 18+. He is trained in Psychosynthesis, an approach that supports self-awareness, personal growth and the ability to navigate life’s challenges. Alongside talking therapy, Neil may integrate meditation, mindfulness, body-focused awareness and creative materials where helpful.
Neil is a psychotherapeutic counsellor working with adults aged 18+. He is trained in Psychosynthesis, an approach that supports self-awareness, personal growth and the ability to navigate life’s challenges. Alongside talking therapy, Neil may integrate meditation, mindfulness, body-focused awareness and creative materials where helpful. He brings over 25 years of experience in children and family social care, giving him particular insight into childhood and adolescent trauma and its long-term impact. Neil offers both short and long-term therapy in person in central Leicester or online.
kate carter
zainab master
zainab master
Kate supports adults and young people to develop greater self-understanding and emotional resilience through a trauma-informed approach integrating NLP and coaching. She works with people from a range of backgrounds and has particular experience supporting teachers, drawing on over 20 years in education, including leadership as Head of Mo
Kate supports adults and young people to develop greater self-understanding and emotional resilience through a trauma-informed approach integrating NLP and coaching. She works with people from a range of backgrounds and has particular experience supporting teachers, drawing on over 20 years in education, including leadership as Head of Modern Foreign Languages. Kate is a certified NLP Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Psychotherapists, holds an ILM Level 5 qualification in Coaching and Mentoring, and is a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach.
zainab master
zainab master
zainab master
Zainab is a psychodynamic counsellor who works with a wide range of clients, supporting individuals to develop greater self-awareness and confidence. She has experience working with grief, trauma and a range of emotional difficulties, and also supports staff wellbeing within organisations. Her approach recognises that mental health presen
Zainab is a psychodynamic counsellor who works with a wide range of clients, supporting individuals to develop greater self-awareness and confidence. She has experience working with grief, trauma and a range of emotional difficulties, and also supports staff wellbeing within organisations. Her approach recognises that mental health presents differently for each person and prioritises understanding each client’s unique story. She offers a thoughtful, accepting and non-judgemental space that values difference and diversity.
Sarah masters
zainab master
Sarah masters
Sarah is a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Arts-Based Psychotherapist (MA) and qualified Clinical Supervisor (PG Dip) working in private practice. She has extensive experience across charities, community organisations, education settings from preschool to university level, and private practice, supporting children, y
Sarah is a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Arts-Based Psychotherapist (MA) and qualified Clinical Supervisor (PG Dip) working in private practice. She has extensive experience across charities, community organisations, education settings from preschool to university level, and private practice, supporting children, young people and adults. Sarah works in a client-centred and integrative way, using verbal, non-verbal and creative approaches tailored to each individual. She also works as a mentor, trainer and associate lecturer, and offers therapy and supervision both in person from her Derby practice and remotely.
linda barnard
linda barnard
Sarah masters
Linda holds a BA in Sociology and Psychology, an Advanced Diploma in Counselling, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from the University of Leicester. She began her therapeutic work as a volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Support and has since developed extensive experience supporting people with a wide range of
Linda holds a BA in Sociology and Psychology, an Advanced Diploma in Counselling, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from the University of Leicester. She began her therapeutic work as a volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Support and has since developed extensive experience supporting people with a wide range of difficulties, including bereavement, divorce, domestic abuse and work-related challenges. Linda is also qualified in Therapeutic Coaching and is an accredited EMDR therapist, offering tailored approaches to support wellbeing and those experiencing more complex mental health difficulties.
paula fowle
linda barnard
paula fowle
Paula is an experienced person-centred therapist and accredited member of the BACP, working with adults and young people aged 16+. She has particular experience supporting individuals and families following a life-limiting diagnosis or bereavement, and has worked extensively in cancer care and bereavement services within the voluntary sec
Paula is an experienced person-centred therapist and accredited member of the BACP, working with adults and young people aged 16+. She has particular experience supporting individuals and families following a life-limiting diagnosis or bereavement, and has worked extensively in cancer care and bereavement services within the voluntary sector. Paula also works with organisations through Employee Assistance Programmes and has experience supporting staff within education settings. In addition, Paula is a qualified supervisor offering supervision to trainee and newly qualified counsellors, including support with placements, early career development, and the accreditation process.
lisa cross
linda barnard
paula fowle
Lisa is a Mental Health Practitioner and Certified Play Therapist, registered as an RNMH and RNLD, and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. She is also a PTUK registered Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills and offers EMDR therapy for both children and adults. Her work focuses on supporting
Lisa is a Mental Health Practitioner and Certified Play Therapist, registered as an RNMH and RNLD, and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. She is also a PTUK registered Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills and offers EMDR therapy for both children and adults. Her work focuses on supporting children and young people through play-based approaches that help them express and process their experiences in a safe and supportive environment, while also providing trauma-focused support to adults.
nisha raja
Nisha is a CBT therapist with a strong background in evidence-based psychological therapies. She has worked within NHS Talking Therapies services since 2015, including roles as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and CBT therapist with services in Leicester and Bedfordshire. Prior to this, she worked as a healthcare support worker with
Nisha is a CBT therapist with a strong background in evidence-based psychological therapies. She has worked within NHS Talking Therapies services since 2015, including roles as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and CBT therapist with services in Leicester and Bedfordshire. Prior to this, she worked as a healthcare support worker within inpatient mental health services and in community support roles. Nisha holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence-Based CBT from the University of East Anglia, a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT from the University of Southampton, an MSc in Psychological Wellbeing from De Montfort University, and a BSc in Psychology from Sheffield Hallam University.
