Meet our therapists
Andrew MBACP Reg. Couns
Andrew is a highly skilled and qualified counsellor, bringing over five years of extensive experience in the fields of mental health and community support. Andrew is chilled and down to earth, making it easy to form a strong therapeutic bond with a whole range of people.
Andrew has 3 children on the Autism Spectrum and is highly skilled in this area.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate complex emotional challenges, fostering personal growth and emotional resilience. His professional expertise is complemented by his dedication to providing compassionate, client-centered care, ensuring that each individual feels supported and empowered in their journey toward mental well-being.
With a deep understanding of diverse needs within the community, Andrew continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those he serves. Including working with NEET young people and school refusers.
Core Training
Level 5 Therapeutic Counselling - 3 years Lindum College LTD
CertHE Social Care - 600 hours - October 2020
Foundation Degree in Social Care - 3 years - July 2022
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Children in Football Level 1 - Football Association FA - September 2023
LSCB - Level 1 Safeguarding Children -July 2019
Memberships
British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy BACP
(01007569)
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society NCPS (APLT619)
Additional Training
OU - Mental Health & Community - 2021 - Level 2
The Open University, Critical Issues in Health and wellbeing 2020
Foundations for Social Work Practice 2020 - 600 hours
Introduction to Health and social care 2018 Level 1
Steph MBACP Reg. Psych BA(Hons) ForenPsych
Steph is a highly experienced and qualified counsellor with over 15 years of clinical expertise in supporting mental health within school settings, community-based services, and private practice. Formerly of Atypical Counselling Services Steph is highly specialised in working with neurodiversity and SEND.
Her professional journey includes significant contributions to schools, local councils and Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) services, and private counseling, where she has demonstrated a deep commitment to helping individuals overcome challenges and thrive.
With a holistic and client-centered approach, Steph has built a reputation for creating safe, nurturing spaces that foster personal growth and resilience across diverse populations.
Core Training
BSc (Hons) Counselling & Forensic Psychology 6 yrs July 2022
OU - Counselling & Forensic Psychology - Investigating Crime and Therapy 600 Hours July 2021
Psychoanalytic Infant Observation Studies (NSCAP) 2 yrs June 2017
ABC Level 5 Dip HE Therapeutic Counselling 3yrs February 2018
BACP CoP August 2018
Qualified Integrative Sandplay Therapist 1 yr / 70 Taught hours June 2021
1 year of PhD at The University of York - Thesis not submitted
Certificate in Integrative Creative Supervision - April 2025 - Current training.
Children & young people
LV4 Cert Early Years Practice July 2013 / 600 hours
Dip HE Childhood - Developing Practice July 2011
Dip HE Open July 2016
Additional Training
BACP - Working with: Clients in prison, who are survivors of sexual abuse Feb 2025
CCC - Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence. February 2025
Introduction to the ACT Matrix - Mary Mccabe, February 2025
Creatively exploring Trauma CCC Ltd June 2022
Walk & Talk Therapy - May 2020 3 days
NSCAP Psychoanalytic Approaches: Personality Development across the Life Cycle 10 Days 2018
Counselling client with ASD - Aspire Ltd June 2018
AET Level 1,2 & 3 (Autism Education Trust DfE) Jan 2018
PECS Picture Exchange Communication Systems 15hrs Nov 2017
NHS Infant Mental Health - Babies, brains and Bonding 1 Day July 2016
CAMHS - Attachment Theory 1 day January 2016
Intensive Interaction February 2018
Lego Therapy - Trainer March 2018
TTRPG Core20 Therapeutic gaming 60 hours July 2021 - Game to Grow - Critical CORE
Safeguarding
Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead LCC Autism Team
LSCB (Leeds safeguarding children's board)
Think Family Work Family 1day Sept 2016
YEAST Risk Management 1day August 2016
LSCB Understanding CSE July 2016
LCSB Responding to children at risk of CSE July 2016
Safeguarding Lv1 January 2016
TT -Team Teach (TWIL 06290113) January 2013
City of York - NYSCB Awareness in child protection January 2013
BASIS - Yorkshire. Alright Charlie, safeguarding steering group & Launch participant.
Memberships
ICO February 2025 ( ZB869611)
British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy MBACP Registered member (374800)
Federation of Holistic Therapy FHT - Full Member (218744)
Holistic Insurance ( HIS110768 )
BPS Associate Member AMBPSsS 795577
Alternative Therapy
Sound Therapy Dip - 150 hours January 2021
Sound Healing Academy Lv1 June 2022
