About me

II'm Neil, an experienced counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I offer warm, down-to-earth counselling online across the UK and in person in Mickleover, Derby.

I have a particular interest in helping people navigate relationship difficulties, whether that's feeling disconnected from a partner, struggling with communication, experiencing conflict or finding yourself repeating patterns in relationships that leave you feeling unhappy or misunderstood.

Relationships can have a profound impact on how we feel about ourselves. Sometimes it can be difficult to understand what's going wrong, why things aren't changing or what to do next.

I believe counselling works best when you feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted. My aim is to offer a confidential, non-judgemental space where you can explore what's happening, make sense of your experiences and begin finding a way forward.

Alongside relationship difficulties, I also support people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and other personal challenges.

My approach

I work in a relational and integrative way, drawing on different therapeutic approaches according to your individual needs.

Rather than offering advice or telling you what to do, I aim to help you explore your experiences, understand your emotions and recognise patterns that may be affecting your relationships and your wellbeing.

Sometimes we find ourselves facing the same difficulties despite our best efforts to change things. Counselling can offer an opportunity to explore what might be keeping you stuck, develop a deeper understanding of yourself and consider different ways of moving forward.

I believe the relationship between therapist and client is central to meaningful change. My style is warm, collaborative and down-to-earth, with space for honesty, reflection and sometimes humour.

Qualifications and professional membership

I am a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework and undertake regular supervision and continuing professional development to support safe, ethical and effective practice.