Therapists at the Centre
Rachel Jepson
Rachel Jepson is a BACP accredited, person-centred psychotherapist, supervisor and hypnotherapist with experience working with organizations such as the NHS, BUPA and AnxietyUK. She studied for her Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and qualified in 2016. Rachel then went on to complete certificates in CBT, Supervision, Critical Incident Debriefing, autism awareness and also Hypnotherapy with Psychotherapy. Rachel has completed a course Rewind Trauma Therapy and provides this for clients who have experience with severe trauma.
Rachel has experience working with individuals, couples and groups from all backgrounds and experiences with trauma, self-harm, bereavement, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, addiction and many more. Rachel specializes in working with clients going through peri-menopause and menopause.
Rachel is an affiliate counsellor for Music Support, BAPAM and Health Assured. She founded Counselling for Musicians at the start of 2017, working with musicians and industry professionals and their mental health.
Rachel charges £80 per hour for individual therapy, £100 for couples and £90 for 90 minutes of supervision.
Rewind Trauma therapy is £150 per session.
Sangita Mistry
Sangita Mistry is a BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists) and HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered art psychotherapist, with experience working with local authorities, national charities and international projects.
Sangita studied psychology as an undergraduate, photography at masters level and achieved a distinction in her Level 7 masters degree in art psychotherapy. Sangita has over 20 years’ experience of working with children, young people and families in a range of roles. Her research dissertation looked at how we can use art therapy to explore issues of identity.
As well as private practice at the Heaton Moor Counselling and Therapy Centre, Sangita currently works for a charity, with clients experiencing illness and loss.
Art therapy uses visual, sculptural and photographic media to allow individuals to give voice to feelings that we may not have words for. Art making can help process difficult thoughts, on a deeper level. Sessions are used to explore, experiment and play, to make sense of feelings and reflect on the challenges we may be facing in our lives. Art therapy can be used to create a safe place to explore difficult issues in a non-judgmental way. It can help us increase self-esteem, reduce stress, encourage personal growth, provide self-understanding, resolve internal emotional conflict and improve interpersonal skills.
To access art therapy, you do not need any experience or expertise in creating art. It is open to anyone willing to engage with art materials as an alternative way to think about the world.
Sangita supports individuals who are looking to explore issues around cultural identity, sexuality, historical trauma, life changing illness, loss and people who are feeling ‘stuck’ and looking to set objectives for a more fulfilling life.
Sangita charges £50 per hour for individual therapy.
Prices for family based therapeutic work on request. All materials will be provided during sessions.
Contact details:
Email: sangita.artpsychotherapy@gmail.com
Tel: 07966011172
Julia Zebelys
Julia is an integrative psychotherapist, counsellor and coach who works
with a number of different types of therapy to help her clients meet their
goals.
She is trained in person-centred therapy, transactional analysis, cognitive
behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT),
mindfulness-based stress reduction and she is currently completing a
qualification in therapeutic coaching. She is an accredited member of the
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred).
Julia has experience working with people experiencing a range of
mental health difficulties and life challenges including:
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma recovery
Childhood abuse
Domestic violence
Addiction and compulsive behaviour
Stress and burnout
Relationship issues
Grief and bereavement
Coping with physical illness
Significant life transitions and changes
Julia's appointments cost £55 for both 50 minutes online and 50 minutes
face to face. She offers discounted sessions at £35/40 for 50 minutes for
students and people on low incomes or who are experiencing financial
difficulties. Discounts are also available for block bookings by mutual
agreement. Fees are payable prior to the session by PayPal or online
transfer.
She is currently available for face-to-face appointments at the Counselling
Centre on Friday evenings and for online appointments at a range of other
times.
Email Julia at: revivepsychotherapy@outlook.com to book a free 30-minute
introductory online session.
You can also find out more on her website:
https://revive-psychotherapy.co.uk/
Alexia Walker
If you’re at a point in your life where you’re struggling, feeling low, anxious, or alone with your problems, Alexia will listen with compassion and really hear what it is like for you. Her aim is to work compassionately and professionally alongside you to help you gain deeper insight, self-awareness and understanding and support you in finding a way forward.
Alexia is a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor which means she will incorporate and apply several theoretical approaches as appropriate to your work together and your individual needs. Her work encompasses Person-Centred therapy, CBT and Transactional Analysis.
The key to Alexia’s work is building a strong, trusting, therapeutic relationship with you so that together you can explore and understand the problems that may be causing you distress or uncertainty. Alexia has a warm, friendly approach, offering complete acceptance for the person you are with no judgement.
Alexia works with adults aged 18+ and has extensive experience working with a broad range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, loss, bereavement, anger and relationship issues.
Next steps…
Alexia offers a free, initial 20-minute telephone consultation for you both to see if you might be a good fit to work together and to answer any questions you may have. If after your initial conversation you’re still not sure or need more time to think, that is absolutely fine but you will have a taken a positive step forward.
Please get in touch via your preferred method and Alexia will get back to you as soon as possible to arrange a convenient date and time to talk.
Contact details:
· Email Therapywithalexia@gmail.com
· Telephone 07706 289177
Fees:
· Free initial 20-minute telephone consultation
· £50 per 50-minute session, payable prior to the session
Ben Rath
Ben is a BACP-accredited psychotherapist and counsellor who has over a decade of experience working in mental health, initially as a support worker and for the past five years offering therapy to individuals in private practice. Ben's primary training is in Transactional Analysis Counselling and Integrative Psychotherapy, and he takes a flexible approach with each client he works with to make sure the therapy is tailored to their needs. Ben works with people experiencing all kinds of difficulties and struggles, and emphasises compassion, empathy and a positive therapeutic relationship in his work.
Men's Psychotherapy Group
Ben will also be running a men's therapy group at the centre on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. This will be a space for men to talk about their mental health, learn about themselves and how they relate to others, explore different ways of being in the world, and receive support to make positive changes in their lives. The group seeks to affirm diverse expressions of masculinity, and so welcomes members of the LGBTQ+ community, including trans men and non-binary people.
To find out more about the group you can visit benraththerapy.com/mens-psychotherapy-group.
Anyone who is interested in either individual therapy or joining the group is invited to contact Ben to arrange an initial consultation. This is free of charge and provides an opportunity to talk through your circumstances and what you're looking to work on in therapy, and give you the chance to ask any questions.
Fees for individual therapy are £45 per session
Fees for group therapy are £30 per session
Email: benraththerapy@gmail.com
Tel: 07762 802113
Website: benraththerapy.com
Claire Baines
Claire Baines is an experienced, BACP-registered, integrative counsellor and accredited mentor. She has previously worked for NSPCC and Macmillan in Trafford as well as NHS and educational settings. She has worked as a counsellor for 14+ years and has 30+ years of experience in Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia /DCD and Dyslexia).
Claire has a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and an additional Certificate in Counselling for Bereavement and Loss. Her practice is trauma-informed and she has a wealth of experience in supporting survivors of abuse and neglect.
As a Fine Art graduate, Claire can work creatively with clients, helping them to find ways to express themselves and their unique experiences.
Claire offers counselling for individuals, couples, families and groups.
She works at the centre on Thursdays and has some evening availability upon request. She is also available for online therapy throughout the week and offers some ecotherapy (outdoors walk and talk) counselling sessions.
Claire charges £60 per session for individual therapy and £80 for couples / group sessions.
She is able to offer concessions to:
Parent carers of children with learning disabilities.
Siblings of people with learning disabilities.
Trainee counsellors
Please contact Claire on 07713 802 951
jellyfishcounselling@gmail.com
www.jellyfishcounselling.co.uk
Jo Owen
Jo is a highly experienced cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner specialising in the treatment of trauma, anxiety and depression.
BSc Psychology
PgCert Mental Health
PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT tutor and supervisor
EMDR association registered
She also offers supervision to trainee and qualified CBT therapists. Jo works at the centre on Mondays and can offer in-person or online sessions.
Real client feedback (shared with permission): "Jo is the kindest, most caring and knowledgeable therapist I have ever met and I've had a lot of therapy. She just seemed to 'get me' at my core and I just felt so safe with her. The therapy with Jo has truly changed my life and I would recommend her to anyone. I could never thank her enough for what she has done for me and for the positive effect that has had on mine and my little boy's life."
Key specialisms: trauma, loss, abuse, anxiety
Approach: neuro-affirming therapy, compassion focused therapy, humanistic, evidence-based.
Session fee for EMDR, supervision or CBT: £75
Jo considers discounts for people on low incomes.
Jane Johnson
Jane is a BACP- registered, integrative counsellor. She has a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Jane works with adults of all ages and with young people from the age of 13.
Jane has provided counselling in a Cancer support centre serving the Northwest of England. She also works as a counselling lecturer. Alongside being a counsellor, Jane has worked in education and social care services for over 30 years providing support to adults and young people dealing with wide-ranging emotional challenges, different forms of loss and other life changing experiences. This has included adults and young people with additional needs, those who are care-experienced and trans and non-binary people.
Jane understands that life can, for many different reasons, feel overwhelming, confusing and lonely at times. She appreciates how all-consuming anxiety can become and how it can have a negative impact on different aspects of day-to-day life including relationships, socialising, self-esteem, self-confidence, well-being, sleep and study.
Jane provides a confidential space and works with each client, at their own pace, supporting them to explore their experiences, thoughts and feelings and to identify the changes they want to make in their life.
A safe space for trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people.
Jane has extensive lived experience of positively supporting adults and young people with their gender identity and their transition journey. She offers a safe and welcoming space for trans and gender non-conforming adults and young people from the age of 13.
Jane also has considerable lived experience of supporting family members and friends of trans and gender non-conforming people as their loved one progresses through their transition journey. She appreciates that the life-changes that this can bring may at times feel difficult to adjust to. Jane offers a safe, non-judgemental space to explore the range of feelings that might arise.
To find out more about Jane please visit her website: https://www.janejohnsoncounselling.co.uk/
Availability:
Jane offers face-to-face counselling sessions from the Heaton Moor Counselling and Therapy Centre on Tuesdays between 6.30pm-9.30pm. Jane also provides face-to-face sessions from another venue in Stockport on Thursdays between 9am – 3pm. She also offers online sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings between 7pm-9pm.
Fees:
Jane charges £60 for individual face-to-face therapy sessions and £60 for online sessions. She is happy to discuss concessionary rates for people with a low income.
Booking:
Prior to agreeing to work together, Jane offers a free 20-minute phone consultation for you to find out more about her and her practice. Please contact Jane via the following contact details:
Email: janejohnsoncounselling@outlook.com
Mobile: 07354349215
Melanie Lamb
Melanie is a Registered Psychotherapist (MBACP) and clinical supervisor with over 15
years’ experience supporting adults and young people across educational, corporate and
private practice settings. She offers both short-term counselling and longer-term
psychotherapy, providing a warm, compassionate and thoughtful space where clients can
explore their experiences safely and at their own pace.
Melanie has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent clients, including
individuals with ADHD, AuDHD and autism. Following specialist training in ADHD
assessment and management aligned with NICE guidelines, Melanie supports clients both
before and after diagnosis, including work around identity, masking, emotional regulation
and burnout.
Her professional qualifications and training include:
MSc Psychotherapy, Middlesex University
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling (UKCP)
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision, University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BA (Hons) Communication Studies
ADHD Assessment and Management Training aligned with NICE guidelines.
Melanie is committed to providing a safe, ethical and reflective therapeutic environment
and maintains regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development to
support best practice in her work.
Melanie charges £80 per hour for individual therapy and provides sessions both in person
and online.
Contact details: melanieclamb12@gmail.com Tel: 07835 121429
