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.
Oscar Lamont
Oscar offers a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can talk openly about what is happening in their lives and explore difficult thoughts, feelings and patterns at their own pace. He places a lot of importance on being real and present, listening deeply, and building a relationship in which clients feel safe enough to say things they may not feel able to say elsewhere.
He has a particular interest in addiction and recovery, trauma, shame, anxiety, depression, grief, difficult family relationships, loneliness, and major life changes. But he is keen to work with a wide range of clients and issues, and approaches each person as an individual rather than making assumptions about what they need.
Alongside his psychotherapy training, Oscar is a certified coach and has several hundred hours of experience providing structured one-to-one support through coaching and recovery sponsorship, as well as substantial experience facilitating groups. His own experience of therapy and recovery has shaped his interest in how people change, heal and build more meaningful lives.
Before retraining in psychotherapy, Oscar spent more than ten years working across operations, investor relations, law and communications in the UK and abroad. He has lived and worked in Brazil, the US, Mexico and Spain, and speaks fluent English and Portuguese as well as conversational Spanish.
Oscar is currently completing a Master’s program in Psychotherapy at Regent’s University London. His training is integrative and draws on person-centered, psychoanalytic, Gestalt and experiential approaches. He is a student member of the BACP.
Francesca Lupu
Hi, I am Francesca, and I am a trainee psychotherapist working towards becoming accredited. Starting therapy can feel both scary and exciting, as I remember feeling the same way. For me, therapy became a safe space to explore and understand myself, and I aim to offer that same space for my clients. Our journey together can shift and focus on whatever matters most to you, but above all, therapy is a place to allow yourself to feel.
I am currently in my second year of a MSc in Therapeutic Counselling, and I am a BACP registered member. My approach is integrative humanistic, combining person-centred and psychodynamic methods, among others. This allows me to explore both present experiences and past influences to understand feelings and behaviour patterns. I aim for sessions to feel authentic, real conversations between two people.
For me the relationship between client and therapist is the centre of the work, crucial for us to build trust. I understand how feeling vulnerable can become frightening, so I value the notion of being equals in this professional relationship. My experience in mental health over the past years allowed me to work with a variety of clients, addressing topics such as addiction, family dynamics, anxiety, loneliness, trauma, relational trauma and stress.
As an immigrant, I’ve come to understand how challenging major life transitions can be. This perspective deeply influences my work and allows me to connect with those experiencing change or feeling out of place. I offer sessions in English and Romanian, and I embrace the uniqueness of every person’s journey.
Sara Ingarfield
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.
Katherine Malugin
Sometimes life changes in ways we never expected.
Whether you are facing grief, anxiety, depression, the emotional impact of illness, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout or another significant life challenge, therapy can offer an opportunity to make sense of your experiences, better understand yourself, and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I offer a space where you can explore what you are experiencing and what matters most to you. My approach is integrative and informed by existential psychology, recognising that emotional difficulties can affect not only how we feel, but also our identity, relationships, choices and sense of direction. Together, we can strengthen resilience, deepen self-understanding, and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I have a particular interest in supporting people through significant life changes and unexpected challenges, helping them strengthen resilience, make sense of difficult experiences and move forward with hope. My clinical experience includes working with Cruse Bereavement Support, Rethink Mental Illness, and the Stroke Association, where I supported stroke survivors and their families.
I am a Doctoral Trainee in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (DCPsych), a UKCP Student Member, a BACP Student Member, and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Sessions are available in English and Russian.
Daniel Moore
Emotions are made up of many different colours and flavours, and I seek to see the world as you see it, to be there alongside you as you explore the rich possibilities of experiences, especially the ones that are most difficult to accept in ourselves. I know that, often, day-to-day life doesn’t afford us the time to sit with who we are instead of who we ‘should’ be. I feel privileged to be able to offer people the space to be who they are.
My approach is rooted in person-centered and experiential theory, which means that clients are accepted as whole, complex and multi-faceted people. Our counselling relationship is the place where you can experience yourself fully without fear of judgement, perhaps for the first time. I work with bringing your attention back into the body and connect with your felt senses in a safe and warm environment. I seek to be an active part of the therapeutic relationship by listening to your experiences and letting you feel understood. You’ll also see me bring my genuine self and my personality to the time we share together.
I have lived experience of the struggles that many people face, as an equal person within the world we inhabit. I’ve been involved in many different professional fields, such as financial services, retail and house removals. This has brought me into contact with all sorts of people, from all sorts of backgrounds. I have particular interest in social anxiety, personal identity and different types of relationship configurations, traditional and non-traditional alike. I’m a registered student member of the BACP and am currently working on a level 4 diploma in person-centered and experiential counselling.
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.
Maria Vida
Hi, I’m Maria. I am a trainee counsellor working within the Person Centred and Gestalt modalities. I hold CPCAB Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Person Centred Counselling and am currently completing my Professional Diploma in Gestalt Counselling. My approach is warm, compassionate and non judgemental, with a strong belief that every person has the capacity for growth when they feel heard, accepted and understood. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences at their own pace.
My practice combines the Person Centred values of empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard with the Gestalt focus on present moment awareness, bodily experience and a holistic understanding of each
person. Together, these approaches help clients notice how their thoughts, emotions and physical sensations are connected, recognise their needs more clearly, and move towards choices that feel authentic and meaningful.
I work with clients facing a range of personal and emotional difficulties, helping them develop coping strategies, build resilience, and draw on their own strengths and inner resources.
Before training as a counsellor, I spent many years working in retail and bespoke jewellery, where behind every piece was a person’s story. I built trust with clients from diverse backgrounds through careful listening and a genuine desire to understand what mattered most to each individual. This showed me the importance of approaching every person with curiosity rather than assumption.
I am a student member of the BACP.
Ciaran Ball
I offer a calm, steady and collaborative space where clients can explore what feels difficult, confusing or overwhelming. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on cognitivebehavioural, existential, systemic and psychodynamic models. I aim to help clients make sense of, process, and find new ways of living with their experiences. This allows me to work flexibly, meeting clients where they are and helping them make sense of, process, and find new ways of living with their experiences. I am particularly interested in how people relate to their inner world, how patterns form over time, and how therapy can support a more compassionate and sustainable relationship with oneself.
My background includes over a decade in mental-health, safeguarding, and leadership within a leading child protection and safeguarding charity where I developed strong skills in person-centred counselling, risk assessment, and traumainformed practice. I currently work as a CBT therapist in primary care, supporting clients with trauma, anxiety, and depression that exists alongside their physical health conditions. These experiences have shaped my ability to hold complexity with care and to support clients who may feel uncertain, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward.
I am in my final year of the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy and I am committed to antioppressive and clientcentred work. I am known for a grounded presence, clear boundaries, thoughtful communication and an ability to help clients feel safe enough to explore what matters to them. I hope to contribute to a service where clients feel understood, supported and empowered in their therapeutic journey.
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.
