Emma (Centre Manager)
Hello, I'm Emma, a qualified counsellor and centre manager.
I am passionate about the difference counselling makes in people's lives. I also have a keen interest in building teams of counsellors to provide professional, confidential and affordable therapy.
I have worked as a counsellor and occupational therapist in various teams and services across Yorkshire for over 15 years.
In my free time I enjoy getting out with friends and family, especially walking my dog in the Dales and on the coast.
Hello, I'm Emma, a qualified counsellor and centre manager.
I am passionate about the difference counselling makes in people's lives. I also have a keen interest in building teams of counsellors to provide professional, confidential and affordable therapy.
I have worked as a counsellor and occupational therapist in various teams and services across Yorkshire for over 15 years.
In my free time I enjoy getting out with friends and family, especially walking my dog in the Dales and on the coast.
Sarah (Student Counsellor)
My name is Sarah and I am a student counsellor studying a Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling. I currently work in Perinatal Mental Health, and my background is in family support, education and inclusion. I follow a person-centred approach, showing kindness and compassion for others through listening and being present in sessions. I genuinely want to hear and get to know more about each person, creating a confidential safe space which is free from judgment.
I truly believe in the importance of self-awareness, through my own ongoing journey of becoming more self-aware in who I am as a person and supporting others to be truly listened to and to become more self-aware, understand how they think, feel and what they need in the present moment.
My name is Sarah and I am a student counsellor studying a Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling. I currently work in Perinatal Mental Health, and my background is in family support, education and inclusion. I follow a person-centred approach, showing kindness and compassion for others through listening and being present in sessions. I genuinely want to hear and get to know more about each person, creating a confidential safe space which is free from judgment.
I truly believe in the importance of self-awareness, through my own ongoing journey of becoming more self-aware in who I am as a person and supporting others to be truly listened to and to become more self-aware, understand how they think, feel and what they need in the present moment.
Nadine (Counsellor)
Hello, I’m Nadine — though you’re welcome to call me Nade. I hold a BSc in Counselling and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Alongside my counselling work, I am also a Patient and Public Involvement Lead for research trials focusing on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
I work primarily from a person-centred perspective using a pluralistic and integrative approach. I aim to provide a safe, supportive space where people can explore their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, responses, and experiences, while strengthening autonomy, self-understanding, and personal expression.
Although my core approach is person-centred, I also draw upon knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) where appropriate to best support each individual client’s needs.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my children and friends, swimming, walking my dogs, writing music, and attending live music events.
Lynne (Counsellor)
Hello, I’m Lynne, a qualified counsellor working here at Personal Bridge and also with another local Counselling Agency (WWCA). I am a member of the registered bodies BACP and ACC. I hold a DipHE in Counselling and a Diploma in Porn and Sex Addiction Counselling, I also hold a certificate in Adoption. I work from an integrative approach, drawing on different therapeutic methods to suit each person’s unique needs and story.
Before becoming a counsellor, I was the co founder of Personal Bridge Charity in 2012 which was set up to help disadvantaged individuals and communities, prior to that I worked in Leeds with Charities such as Teen Challenge, New Hope and The Joanna Project I spent over 20 years as a support worker, working alongside people facing homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, and prostitution. These experiences shaped my heart for people and gave me a deep understanding of both the challenges of life and the resilience it takes to overcome them.
Alongside my professional training, I bring lived experience. I am AuDHD, Dyslexic, Dyscalculia and a parent of three SEN AuDHD, Dyslexia children. This gives me not only empathy and patience, but also a deep respect for difference, individuality, and resilience.
I am passionate about walking alongside people and supporting them to find freedom from addiction, shame, past hurts, and unhelpful patterns. I believe that counselling can be a safe and supportive space where you are truly seen, heard, and accepted, and where healing, growth, and lasting change become possible.
Neil (Counsellor)
Hi, I’m Neil, and I like to work in a kind and considerate way, providing a safe and confidential space to talk. I am trained in using the Waverley Integrative Framework, and this fits well with my person-centred approach.
For leisure I love riding my motorbike and walking in the countryside, seeing, and photographing the lovely and amazing scenery and wildlife. The outlet for creativity adds a zest to life! I believe that all people have unique gifts and should be able to enjoy a life of purpose and freedom. I would love to help you do that.
I currently provide therapy both online and face-to-face. As well as an ever-deepening interest in the person-centred approach to counselling, I am respectfully curious about the significance personality and attachment types may have for individuals and in relationships.
Hi, I’m Neil, and I like to work in a kind and considerate way, providing a safe and confidential space to talk. I am trained in using the Waverley Integrative Framework, and this fits well with my person-centred approach.
For leisure I love riding my motorbike and walking in the countryside, seeing, and photographing the lovely and amazing scenery and wildlife. The outlet for creativity adds a zest to life! I believe that all people have unique gifts and should be able to enjoy a life of purpose and freedom. I would love to help you do that.
I currently provide therapy both online and face-to-face. As well as an ever-deepening interest in the person-centred approach to counselling, I am respectfully curious about the significance personality and attachment types may have for individuals and in relationships.
Vicky (Student Counsellor)
Hello, I’m Vicky, and I am currently completing a Diploma in Counselling. I am passionate about supporting people in their personal growth and helping them move towards healing and wholeness.
As someone who is AuDHD, dyslexic, and has dyscalculia, I understand the importance of recognising each person’s unique experiences and challenges. I also bring lived experience of overcoming long-term personal difficulties and developing healthier ways of coping and growing through recovery.
My aim is to offer a supportive and compassionate space where people feel heard, understood, and encouraged to grow.
Hello, I’m Vicky, and I am currently completing a Diploma in Counselling. I am passionate about supporting people in their personal growth and helping them move towards healing and wholeness.
As someone who is AuDHD, dyslexic, and has dyscalculia, I understand the importance of recognising each person’s unique experiences and challenges. I also bring lived experience of overcoming long-term personal difficulties and developing healthier ways of coping and growing through recovery.
My aim is to offer a supportive and compassionate space where people feel heard, understood, and encouraged to grow.
Dee (Student Counsellor)
Hello I’m Dee, a student counsellor who’s always been drawn to supporting people with empathy and compassion.
I’ve gained experience working with individuals and families through my time volunteering with Home-Start, supporting parents in a family residential home, and most recently as a telephone befriender with The Bridge Project. Those roles have strengthened my belief that everyone deserves a safe, non-judgemental space to be heard, and that’s exactly what I hope to offer as a counsellor.
In my spare time I like to spend time with my family, go for walks and watch live music."
Hello I’m Dee, a student counsellor who’s always been drawn to supporting people with empathy and compassion.
I’ve gained experience working with individuals and families through my time volunteering with Home-Start, supporting parents in a family residential home, and most recently as a telephone befriender with The Bridge Project. Those roles have strengthened my belief that everyone deserves a safe, non-judgemental space to be heard, and that’s exactly what I hope to offer as a counsellor.
In my spare time I like to spend time with my family, go for walks and watch live music."
Ash (Student Counsellor)
Hi, I'm Ash. I am currently completing my a diploma.
My approach is person-centred and I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can share and explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
I support from a place of acceptance, compassion, empathy, respect, and authenticity, and I believe that each of us has the capacity for personal growth and healing. My role is to walk alongside you on your journey as you navigate life’s challenges and together, we can work towards creating meaningful and lasting positive change in your life.
Hi, I'm Ash. I am currently completing my a diploma.
My approach is person-centred and I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can share and explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
I support from a place of acceptance, compassion, empathy, respect, and authenticity, and I believe that each of us has the capacity for personal growth and healing. My role is to walk alongside you on your journey as you navigate life’s challenges and together, we can work towards creating meaningful and lasting positive change in your life.
Pete (Student Counsellor)
My name is Pete and I am a student counsellor studying a Masters in Professional Counselling.
I have been working as a Speech and Language Therapist for the last 20 years, supporting neuro-divergent children, young people and adults, including a range of communication differences. I hold a masters degree in autism spectrum. I provide a trauma-informed confidential safe space which is free from judgment.
My approach uses the Waverley Integrative Framework, shaped by Christian values, creating a warm, open space where faith can be explored if desired.
I use an integrative approach, predominately person-centred, whilst drawing upon knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Psychodynamic approaches where appropriate to best support each individual client’s needs. I currently provide therapy online.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing piano/guitar/singing, running, gardening, and enjoying the great outdoors.
My name is Pete and I am a student counsellor studying a Masters in Professional Counselling.
I have been working as a Speech and Language Therapist for the last 20 years, supporting neuro-divergent children, young people and adults, including a range of communication differences. I hold a masters degree in autism spectrum. I provide a trauma-informed confidential safe space which is free from judgment.
My approach uses the Waverley Integrative Framework, shaped by Christian values, creating a warm, open space where faith can be explored if desired.
I use an integrative approach, predominately person-centred, whilst drawing upon knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Psychodynamic approaches where appropriate to best support each individual client’s needs. I currently provide therapy online.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing piano/guitar/singing, running, gardening, and enjoying the great outdoors.
Melissa (Student Counsellor)
I am progressing into the second year of my Degree in Counselling as I work towards qualifying as an Integrative Counsellor. I am passionate about helping people become unstuck from life's challenges and supporting them as they move towards healing, growth and positive change.
I offer a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted. My approach is primarily person-centred, drawing on CBT techniques where appropriate to meet your individual needs.
I bring over 30 years of combined experience across the corporate, entrepreneurial, social enterprise and voluntary sectors. Alongside this, I have extensive pastoral experience supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity, health concerns, relationship difficulties and other complex life challenges. These experiences have enabled me to develop strong interpersonal skills while working within inclusive and multicultural communities.
Having lived in Asia for 30 years, I speak English, Cantonese, Malay and Hokkien. This allows me to work sensitively with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
My own life experiences, including critical illness, bereavement and loss, relationship challenges, forgiveness and reconciliation, stress and anxiety, and raising Third Culture Kids (TCKs) while living overseas, have shaped my compassion and desire to walk alongside others. I hope to use both my personal experiences and my professional training to provide thoughtful, ethical and effective support as you navigate life's challenges.
I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to be listened to, understood and supported, and I would be privileged to walk alongside you on your counselling journey.
I am progressing into the second year of my Degree in Counselling as I work towards qualifying as an Integrative Counsellor. I am passionate about helping people become unstuck from life's challenges and supporting them as they move towards healing, growth and positive change.
I offer a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted. My approach is primarily person-centred, drawing on CBT techniques where appropriate to meet your individual needs.
I bring over 30 years of combined experience across the corporate, entrepreneurial, social enterprise and voluntary sectors. Alongside this, I have extensive pastoral experience supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity, health concerns, relationship difficulties and other complex life challenges. These experiences have enabled me to develop strong interpersonal skills while working within inclusive and multicultural communities.
Having lived in Asia for 30 years, I speak English, Cantonese, Malay and Hokkien. This allows me to work sensitively with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
My own life experiences, including critical illness, bereavement and loss, relationship challenges, forgiveness and reconciliation, stress and anxiety, and raising Third Culture Kids (TCKs) while living overseas, have shaped my compassion and desire to walk alongside others. I hope to use both my personal experiences and my professional training to provide thoughtful, ethical and effective support as you navigate life's challenges.
I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to be listened to, understood and supported, and I would be privileged to walk alongside you on your counselling journey.
Tola (Counsellor)
Hello, I'm Tola, I offer counselling that helps you gently explore what sits beneath your current challenges, building awareness, wellbeing, and empowerment so you can move toward lasting peace. My work is grounded in the Waverley Integrative Framework and shaped by Christian values of compassion, dignity, and hope—creating a space where faith can be included if it’s meaningful to you, and respected if it’s not.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw from relevant approach to counselling in accordance with the challenge being addressed and the client preferences and nature. The models that I am familiar with and use includes psychodynamic, and psychoanalysis therapy; cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT); Gestalt therapy; systemic approaches – internal family systems (IFS) therapy and other trauma‑informed practice to support the whole person.
My aim is to provide a warm, safe, and collaborative environment where you can move at your own pace.
My background includes many years in the charity sector supporting people in vulnerable circumstances, including those escaping domestic abuse. I continue to serve in charitable roles and volunteer as a chaplain, which keeps my work rooted in service and care.
Outside the therapy room, I enjoy travelling, reading, and creative projects that help me stay grounded and inspired.
Hello, I'm Tola, I offer counselling that helps you gently explore what sits beneath your current challenges, building awareness, wellbeing, and empowerment so you can move toward lasting peace. My work is grounded in the Waverley Integrative Framework and shaped by Christian values of compassion, dignity, and hope—creating a space where faith can be included if it’s meaningful to you, and respected if it’s not.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw from relevant approach to counselling in accordance with the challenge being addressed and the client preferences and nature. The models that I am familiar with and use includes psychodynamic, and psychoanalysis therapy; cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT); Gestalt therapy; systemic approaches – internal family systems (IFS) therapy and other trauma‑informed practice to support the whole person.
My aim is to provide a warm, safe, and collaborative environment where you can move at your own pace.
My background includes many years in the charity sector supporting people in vulnerable circumstances, including those escaping domestic abuse. I continue to serve in charitable roles and volunteer as a chaplain, which keeps my work rooted in service and care.
Outside the therapy room, I enjoy travelling, reading, and creative projects that help me stay grounded and inspired.
Joanne (Student Counsellor)
Hi, my name is Joanne and I'm currently completing my Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
My background is in both teaching and Physical Therapy. I have entered the Counselling profession because I'm passionate about the connection between the mind and body and am committed to helping people live their most authentic lives.
I aim to offer a warm, confidential and non judgmental space where you are free to explore your thoughts, feelings and issues with support and compassion.
Hi, my name is Joanne and I'm currently completing my Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
My background is in both teaching and Physical Therapy. I have entered the Counselling profession because I'm passionate about the connection between the mind and body and am committed to helping people live their most authentic lives.
I aim to offer a warm, confidential and non judgmental space where you are free to explore your thoughts, feelings and issues with support and compassion.
Lindsey (Student Counsellor)
Hi, I’m Lindsey, currently studying a BA in Counselling at Waverley Abbey College
My passion is to enable each client to feel heard and valued; to offer the opportunity to explore their emotions and what may lie behind their current struggles in a safe, trauma-informed, friendly space. I enjoy working creatively, which I find often helps where it can be hard to use words.
Whether you feel as if you are alone in a boat on stormy sea or stuck in a hole, through accompanying you in the place where you’re at, I want to help you discover your own inner strength to navigate these challenges at your own pace.
My background is in supporting neuro-divergent young people in schools. Outside the therapy room I enjoy walking in the countryside with my dog, spending time in the garden and curling up with a good book.
Hi, I’m Lindsey, currently studying a BA in Counselling at Waverley Abbey College
My passion is to enable each client to feel heard and valued; to offer the opportunity to explore their emotions and what may lie behind their current struggles in a safe, trauma-informed, friendly space. I enjoy working creatively, which I find often helps where it can be hard to use words.
Whether you feel as if you are alone in a boat on stormy sea or stuck in a hole, through accompanying you in the place where you’re at, I want to help you discover your own inner strength to navigate these challenges at your own pace.
My background is in supporting neuro-divergent young people in schools. Outside the therapy room I enjoy walking in the countryside with my dog, spending time in the garden and curling up with a good book.
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