Hello, I’m Duncan.

Reaching out for counselling isn’t always easy. You may have been struggling for some time, or perhaps something has happened recently and you’re not quite sure how to move forward.

My aim is to offer you a calm, confidential space where you can talk openly without feeling judged or pressured. You don’t need to have everything worked out before coming to counselling — sometimes simply having somewhere safe to begin talking can be an important first step.

I’m a Christian counsellor and experienced pastoral practitioner, with over twenty years’ experience across counselling, NHS chaplaincy, education and Christian ministry. My approach brings together professional counselling and Christian faith, while always respecting where you are personally and what you want from counselling.

You don’t have to be a particular kind of Christian — or have a strong faith — to work with me. Faith can be part of our conversations as much or as little as feels helpful to you.

My counselling approach is integrative, drawing upon Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) according to the needs of the individual.

Alongside my counselling training, I bring more than twenty years of experience in pastoral care, chaplaincy and education, including work within NHS mental health services. This experience has given me a particular appreciation of the relationship between emotional wellbeing, relationships, life experience and faith.

Qualifications & Professional Membership

Keep your existing qualifications underneath:

• Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies
• PGCE in Religious Education
• Professional/Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
• Accredited Registrant, National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society — MNCPS (Acc.)

At the heart of my work is the belief that every person is created in the image and likeness of God and thus should be treated with dignity, worth, and care.