Ian Skinner

Hi, My name is Ian. Are you wondering what it would feel like to have a weekly space where the focus is entirely on you? I believe that many people could benefit from having a space that is non-judgemental, safe and empathetic, where they are able to share and explore life’s challenges. I provide such a space for my clients, where you will be able to talk without being judged, so that I can support you in exploring and identifying ways forward that are more in line with your needs.
I appreciate that taking the first step to seek support from a counsellor can seem daunting. I felt the same way. However, my own counselling journey has been life changing. Counsellors have supported me in overcoming challenges in a stressful work environment, dealing with a divorce and helping me to reconnect with myself and with others after my divorce. I look forward to supporting you in your journey.
I am a trainee integrative counsellor, which means that I use tools from different counselling approaches to support my clients. I work with Gestalt, which focuses on how you are in the present moment, and transactional analysis that explores the ways in which we relate to others and the personal narratives that shape these relationships.
I am a student member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in line with their Ethical Framework.

Georgina Fiddian

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You may be looking for therapy because you feel stuck, overwhelmed or in need of a
safe place to process what you are going through. I’m Georgie and my approach is
rooted in meeting you as you are, rather than focusing on fixing. I offer a
compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can be completely yourself as we
explore what is going on for you.
While struggle is a part of being human, I believe it is possible to reconnect with your
natural sense of wellbeing. My approach weaves together modern therapeutic
insights with mindfulness-based practices, paying attention to your whole
experience including thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations and relational dynamics.
By slowing down and tuning in to the mind and body, we can gently explore past
experiences, notice recurring patterns and reconnect with your inner wisdom at a
pace that feels right for you. My aim is for you to feel genuinely seen, heard and
accepted in whatever you choose to bring.
I am in the later stages of UKCP-accredited training in Mindfulness-Based Core
Process Psychotherapy at the Karuna Institute, bringing with me over 15 years of
experience in social work and psychological wellbeing. Drawing inspiration from
nature, I bring a grounded presence to my work, providing a respectful, neuro-
affirming environment where all of you is welcome.

Sara Ingarfield

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Hello, my name is Sara. I’m a counsellor who believes that therapy should be as unique as the person sitting in front of me. That’s why I take an integrative approach, combining both person-centred and psychodynamic methods to support you in the way that feels most meaningful.

In our sessions, I create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself. With a person-centred approach, the focus is entirely on you—your feelings, experiences, and goals. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening in your life, empowering you to find clarity and confidence at your own pace.

At the same time, the psychodynamic side of my work invites us to gently uncover how past experiences or patterns might be shaping your present. By understanding these deeper influences, we can create lasting change and help you move forward in a way that feels authentic and freeing.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a space to process, I’m here to walk alongside you. If this sounds like the kind of support you’re looking for, I’d love to connect and help you take that next step.

Ester Caddy

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Hi, I’m Ester and I’m in my last year of my MSc in Therapeutic Counselling, training to become an integrative psychotherapist. This means that I draw from different therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, humanistic/person-centred and CBT. I will work with you in a collaborative, warm and approachable way, aiming to find an approach that works best for you and your individual situation in the most flexible and open-minded way. Together we can explore your present difficulties, past experiences, recurring patterns, thoughts, feelings and behaviours, or anything else that you would like to understand, have support with or change. I’m curious about all parts of you, even the ones that might be hard to share. Whatever you bring will be received with non-judgemental interest and a genuine, empathic wish to understand your individual, subjective experience and inner world.
I find it important to approach our work together seriously and ethically, but there can also be room for laughter. Sometimes approaching something lightly, playfully or creatively can help us reach deeper, unconscious material and experiences that are difficult to put into words.
I have experience working with people of different ages, backgrounds and personalities on challenges including anxiety, depression and low mood, anger, grief and loss, low self-esteem, body-image difficulties, experiences of trauma or abuse, relationship difficulties, loneliness and identity or existential struggles.
I am a student member of the BACP and work within its Ethical Framework. I’m originally from the Netherlands and a native Dutch speaker; sessions are available in both English and Dutch.

Melodie Guilhem

Melodie Guilhem

Taking the step to reach out for support can feel daunting. Whether you are feeling stuck, working through anxiety or shame, or simply looking for a safe environment to understand yourself better, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

I offer a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can slow down and process your experiences at your own pace. As an integrative and relationally focused counsellor, I view therapy as a collaborative, reflective process, led by you. Rooted in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive values, I focus on building a trusting relationship, suited to your needs and respectful of your unique lived experience, where you can feel accepted, build resilience, and reconnect with your authentic self.
We can explore whatever feels most relevant to you, whether that means making sense of past patterns, navigating current challenges, or simply finding room to breathe.

My operational background gives me a profound understanding of workplace burnout, boundary challenges, and the coping mechanisms we build to survive. Additionally, my extensive experience as a crisis helpline volunteer, supporting individuals through relationship issues, life transitions, complex trauma, and contact with the criminal justice system, has deepened my ability to offer a calm, attuned, and reassuring presence in moments of deep distress.

I am a registered student counsellor with the BACP, working towards a diploma in Integrative Counselling and I offer sessions in both English and French.

I am looking forward to meeting you and seeing if working together feels like the right fit for you.

Kare Khoo

Kare Khoo

Do you ever feel like you know yourself well? Perhaps you can name what’s going on, even explain it, and yet certain patterns keep repeating anyway? Therapy can be a space to explore where these patterns first took root, and how they continue to shape your life now.

My name is Kare (pronounced “Care”, she/her), and it’s not lost on me how well that fits the space I hope to offer. I’m a psychodynamic counsellor in training, completing my Masters in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths, University of London, having first trained in the person-centred approach. I’m a registered student member of the BACP.

Therapy doesn’t provide shortcuts. What I can offer is curiosity and consistent support in thinking alongside you. Each step we take together is to help you find the narrative that feels true to you, rather than one you’ve inherited. How far we go, and how fast, is always your choice.

I’m especially committed to supporting those who often feel marginalised or overlooked, whether that’s rooted in race, culture, gender, identity, neurodivergence, class, or past trauma.

My approach is warm, while also making space to challenge. At the heart of how I work is a commitment to meet you with compassion, acceptance, and sincerity. I believe the quality of the relationship is key to successful therapy. If you’d like to see whether we might work well together, I’d love to hear from you. I offer sessions in English and Thai.

Sabine Lanvin

Sabine Lanvin

Sabine believes that therapy begins with feeling genuinely heard, understood and accepted. She aims to build relationships with her clients that allow them to explore whatever has brought them to therapy, at a pace that feels right for them. She provides a warm, thoughtful and non-judgemental environment where clients feel safe to reflect on their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
As an integrative trainee psychotherapist, Sabine draws primarily on person-centred principles while also being informed by other humanistic and existential approaches. She recognises that our past experiences and the relationship between our bodies and minds influence our emotional well-being. She understands that every client is different and works collaboratively, adapting her approach to individual needs, circumstances and goals.
Alongside her psychotherapy training, Sabine brings many years of professional experience supporting sensitive conversations with people from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. She believes in the potential of every person to flourish in their own way. For her, therapy can be a catalyst for better self-understanding and new ways of relating to oneself and others.
Sabine is a registered student member of both the BACP and UKCP and is currently studying for an MProf in Psychotherapy (Integrative Pathway). She can offer psychotherapy in both English and German.

Gemma Turner

I am a Pluralistic Psychotherapist in training, registered with the NCPS. My approach is relational, placing a trusted, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship at the heart of my work. I draw from psychodynamic, humanistic, and CBT approaches, and we work collaboratively to shape a counselling process that is tailored to you—exploring both the “how” and the “why” of your experiences.
Alongside my psychotherapy training, I hold a BA in Education and I am a qualified hypnotherapist and creative therapeutic practitioner, which I integrate where helpful.
I bring over 25 years’ experience in senior leadership and client-facing roles across education, health, and the charity sector, including work in women’s centres and trauma-informed services. I have extensive experience supporting adults and children with disabilities, as well as their families, with a focus on individual needs and lived experience.
I work with clients navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication difficulties, and significant life transitions—including parenthood, fertility, leaving home, and university. I also support birth trauma, attachment difficulties, and the emotional complexities of family life.
I understand that feelings such as anxiety, sadness, anger, loneliness, or shame can feel overwhelming. I offer a warm, down-to-earth, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace, develop self-understanding, and find a way forward that feels meaningful and manageable.
I support:
• Anxiety and stress
• Attachment issues
• Depression, grief, and loss
• Trauma (past and present)
• Emotional regulation and anger
• Relationship difficulties
• Chronic and acute health conditions
• Life transitions (including parenthood, menopause, ageing, and mortality)
• Birth trauma

Megan Binding

Megan Binding

Megan is a trainee counsellor working towards her BSc (Hons) in Person-Centred Pluralistic
Counselling and is a registered student member of the BACP. She offers a warm,
non-judgemental space where clients can explore whatever is present for them, at their own
pace.
Megan’s practice is rooted in Carl Rogers’ person-centred approach, built on the belief that
every person holds the capacity for growth and self-understanding (the actualising tendency)
when met with genuine empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. Working
pluralistically, Megan also draws on a range of therapeutic ideas and tools where helpful,
tailoring the work to what each client needs rather than applying a fixed model.
Before training as a counsellor, Megan spent several years working with young people with
complex needs in a school setting, giving her a strong grounding in supporting people through
difficult transitions, communication differences, and emotional distress. This background
continues to inform her practice, particularly her attentiveness to how people express
themselves in ways that go beyond words.
Megan is particularly interested in supporting clients navigating grief and loss, life transitions,
and questions of identity and self-worth. She believes therapy works best as a collaborative
relationship, one where the client is the expert on their own life, and the counsellor’s role is to
walk alongside them with care, honesty, and patience.
Megan is currently building her client hours through supervised placement work as part of her training.

Lucy Oldham

Lucy Oldham

Lucy offers an integrative counselling approach grounded in creating a non‑judgemental, compassionate space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly. The aim is to support people in reconnecting with their inner resources, gaining clarity, and finding their own path forward. Lucy draws from a range of therapeutic modalities and philosophies, which allows her approach to be meet each person’s unique needs while prioritising warmth, safety, and genuine human connection.
With experience in corporate organisations, providing valuable reference points when working with clients who face workplace pressures. Having spent many years in demanding environments, Lucy understands the rhythms, expectations, and challenges that can shape people’s wellbeing. This insight helps Lucy recognise the contexts clients may be navigating—whether stress, organisational change, leadership demands, or work‑life balance—and to meet those experiences with empathy and grounded understanding.
As a school governor, Lucy also brings a perspective on family dynamics, educational pressures, and the complexities young people and parents encounter within school systems.
Across all areas of Lucy’s practice, her intention is to offer a steady, supportive relationship that empowers clients to grow, heal, and move toward meaningful change.
Lucy is a registered student counsellor with the BACP and is working towards a Level 4 diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling.