Daniel Bones

Mind Sense Therapy

I have a passion for counselling and 10 years of experience helping clients deal with the trials and tribulations that life throws at them. As well as a warm and friendly personality I have widespread experience working with clients suffering from issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Addiction, OCD and BPD. No problem is too small to bring to counselling, we all need that helping hand from time to time. I am particularly experienced in helping those with bereavement and addiction issues.

I work at Mindsense Therapy in Rochdale as a Senior Counsellor/Psychotherapist due to my experience. I’ve additionally worked as a Counselling Tutor as well as a lead therapist in Blackburn.

I deliver professional and ethical counselling using Person Centred, Transactional Analysis and the Gesthalt Models of counselling to suit your individual requirements. Clients come for sessions with me weekly, alternate, weeks.

Training, qualifications & experience

Certificate in Supervision 2016

Certificate in Transactional Analysis 2014

Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling 2012

Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling 2011

Level 3 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling 2009

Tracey Brown

Mind Sense Therapy

My name is Tracey Brown; I am an integrative psychotherapist/counsellor working with Person Centred, CBT and Humanistic therapies. I have worked for over 30 years in the NHS and Paramedic emergency services. I currently work in private practice with adults and older teenagers 16+. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, loss, unresolved anger, or perhaps low self-esteem? Are you feeling stuck, unable to move in the direction you want, and finding it difficult to understand why? Are you experiencing mid-life changes, perimenopause, menopause and andropause (Male menopause) which can have a significant effect on how you are feeling?  Are you finding family and relationships challenging? 

Whatever brings you to counselling, we can explore it together to find meaning, understanding and a path forward. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you will feel accepted and understood. Given the right conditions, we all have an enormous capacity for change and personal growth through the development of deeper insight and self-awareness. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – Level 4

Certificate in Counselling Skills – Level 3

Counselling Concepts Award – Level 2

Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Mark Esward

Mind Sense Therapy

Hi, I’m Mark, thank you for visiting my profile. You’ve taken the first step by visiting this therapy website, keep going as help is not far away!

Some clients just need a space to share their experiences, others need to vent about work or offload the pressures life brings. Some have traumatic and life-changing events to carefully unpick and address. Whatever brings you to counselling, we can take the journey together, at your pace and on your terms.

I have specific interests in trauma/PTSD, bereavement, ADHD and emergency and healthcare services staff, having worked through the COVID-19 emergency in intensive care.

At present, I do not offer couples therapy or work with people under 18 years of age.

Training, qualifications & experience

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy – PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Nicola Holden

I developed a passion for therapy over my years working as an IDVA, supporting survivors of domestic abuse, seeing the changes that become possible given the right environment and mindset. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Person-Centred principles, fostering a safe and empathetic space with my client at the heart of the healing process. I believe in my client’s inherent capacity for growth, healing and self-awareness and aim to work with you to support you to become the best version of yourself.

While this foundation is essential, I also draw from a range of therapeutic techniques to tailor our work to your specific needs. This integrative approach that combines elements from various therapeutic models, such as psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy can provide a flexible and holistic package that can be adapted to everyone, after all therapy is not a “one shoe fits all” we are all unique.

I am also a fully qualified Integral Eye Movement practitioner (IEMT). This is an evolving field focused on quick therapeutic change, particularly concerning unwanted emotions and behavioural patterns. The approach seeks to answer the question, “how have we come to feel the way we do?” This inquiry can lead us to meaningful changes in our emotional well-being. Essentially IEMT expanded upon the principles of EMDR by broadening its application beyond trauma, developing a more flexible and holistic approach by looking at emotional imprints we carry.

I am also a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and I work in accordance with their ethical guidelines. I hold a current enhanced DBS certificate and insurance, while attending monthly supervision.

Training, qualifications & experience

L2 Counselling Skills

Diploma in Adult Care

L3 Diploma Counselling Skills

L4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling

Certificate (IEMT) Eye Movement Practitioner

Certificate TIME advanced Trauma Training (CPD)

Certificate Domestic Abuse Training (CPD)

Certificate Honour Based Abuse Training (CPD)

Certificate L3 Mental Health First Aid Training (CPD)

Certificate Suicide Awareness Training (CPD)

Certificate Reiki (Level 1 and Level 2)

Jose Jackson

Hi, I’m Jose, and I’m glad you’ve found my page. People seek counselling for all sorts of reasons. Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, stuck, or worried about something happening in your life. Maybe you’re struggling to cope and know something needs to change. I offer support and guidance towards emotional healing, personal growth, and positive change.

As a BACP Accredited, person-centred counsellor with over 20 years of experience, I provide a safe, confidential, and welcoming environment where all clients are met with respect and acceptance.

Counselling is tailored to your unique needs, and I will follow your lead throughout the process. Some people come to therapy with a clear idea of the issues they want to explore, while others may have a sense that something isn’t right but can’t quite pinpoint the cause. Person-centred counselling isn’t about giving advice or telling you what to do. Instead, it’s about helping you gain clarity, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and foster greater self-compassion, wellbeing, and empowerment. Whatever challenges you’re facing, I will be there alongside you, offering support in a safe and caring way.

In addition to my professional qualifications, I bring a deep understanding of the complex and varied roles we often take on in life. My lived experiences allow me to create a space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported.

I can help with a range of issues, including anxiety, addiction, bereavement, child-related problems, cultural and identity concerns, depression, health-related challenges, loss, menopause, and men’s issues. My experience also covers neurodiversity, relationships, self-esteem, sexual identity, spirituality, stress, trauma, women’s issues, and work-related difficulties.

The types of therapy I offer include humanistic, integrative, and person-centred approaches. I work with adults and offer both long-term and short-term therapy, either face-to-face or online, depending on what suits your needs best.

Training, qualifications & experience

BACP Accredited Counsellor

Dip Counselling 

Dip hypnotherapy

Certificate Transactional Analysis 

Certificate Bereavement & Loss

Certificate Understanding Autism

Certificate Drug & alcohol addiction 

Certificate stress management 

Certificate Handling Children’s Behaviour 

Certificate sexual exploitation & trafficked young people

Reiki Master

Peter Leyland

I am a qualified counsellor, guided by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework.

I qualified as a counsellor in 2014 although my working career started in 1991 when I joined the British Army as a teenager. Since my Army days I have had quite a few different roles. In the past 10 years I have worked with adults and young people in the criminal justice system. I have also worked in the substance misuse sector, working with clients that present with a range of complex issues as well as addiction.

Having many years’ experience working within the substance misuse sector, it has given me the tools and knowledge to work with clients on many different levels tailored to each individual’s needs. My own life experiences and challenges have also added to my understanding of issues people can face.

I am an integrative Counsellor, which allows me to use a range of counselling approaches including Person Centred Therapy, Brief Therapy, Cognitive behavioural therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

I have an empathic and warm approach which helps you to explore your difficulties in a non-judgmental and accepting environment.

Training, qualifications & experience

BA Honours Degree Counselling with Brief Interventions – 2014 (2:1 Division 1)

Foundation Degree Counselling with Brief Interventions – 2013 (2:1 Division 1)

Certificate in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) – 2012

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling – 2011

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling – 2010

Natalie Marley

Mind Sense Therapy

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Diploma in Attachment Theory

Level 3 Counselling skills

Level 2 Counselling skills

Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

EMDR

David O’Hara

Mind Sense Therapy

I am a Person-Centred Counsellor who has studied to diploma at Bury College. My background is ten years’ experience in mental health settings, working with a wide variety of clients such as a forensic background, personality disorders, drug, and alcohol issues. I have worked within care homes, forensic step-down services and in the charity sector. I am a member of the BACP and will be receiving full accreditation in April 2021.

Person centred counselling is a type of talking therapy that centres on the client’s emotional responses to the issues that affect them. It offers the client the opportunity to discuss a variety of issues with a skilled practitioner who will facilitate the client to explore and reflect on their emotions, responses and actions to events in their life.

Person centred therapy is built on the respect for the client’s autonomy in finding solutions to their issues and in their authority on their own experiences. We will look at what matters to you, how you want to be able to resolve issues, look at what motivates you and help you find the ways and the confidence to achieve your goals.

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling level 4

Level 3 counselling skills

Level 2 Counselling skills

Certificate in Health and Social Care

Lisa Rowley

Mind Sense Therapy

If you are feeling overwhelmed, lonely, anxious, angry, confused, or depressed, know that you are not alone. As someone who understands the challenges that come with struggling with difficult emotions, I will provide you with a warm, supportive, and safe space where you can explore your feelings without fear of judgment. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and supported, no matter how big or small their issues may seem.

My goal is to create a non-judgmental and empathetic environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and emotions. Through our conversations, we can work together to identify the root causes of your struggles and develop a plan to address them. This may involve exploring coping strategies and techniques to help you manage your emotions more effectively, or finding ways to improve your overall well-being and quality of life.

I am here to listen to you with an open mind and help you explore your feelings in a safe and supportive way.

Remember, you do not have to face your challenges alone. Together, we can work towards finding a path forward that feels empowering, fulfilling, and hopeful.

Training, qualifications & experience

Level 2 Awards in counselling concepts

Level 3 certificate in counselling skills

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Level 1 Safeguarding Children

Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents

Fatima Shah

Mind Sense Therapy

Hello, my name is Fatima. I am a counsellor based in the Rochdale area.

Counselling can offer a different perspective that can help you to verbalise your difficulties and can give you the opportunity to discuss and explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours and find ways to change and grow.

I will do my best to offer you my genuine understanding, openness, and respect during counselling. I place great importance in ensuring all my clients feel comfortable in my presence by providing a safe, secure and non-judgmental environment.

I believe each person has their own unique perspective and to be able to work alongside and help my clients is personally very rewarding for me and gives me a great deal of fulfilment. I will listen and encourage you to identify ways to deal with the problem.
My aim is to empower and leave you with the tools you need, so you can improve the quality of your life and well-being.

I predominately draw upon Person Centred therapy, Behavioural therapy (CBT), and Psychoanalytic theory. My integrative style allows me to adapt in accordance with your needs, as I recognise the paradox of clients wanting some form of guidance and direction.

In addition, diverse life experiences and working within the field of mental health services inform my practice. I work with clients experiencing a wide range of emotional and Psychological distress including low mood, anxiety, confidence issue, phobias, self-harm, trauma, depression, sleep disturbance, bereavement, relationship problems, social anxiety, and work-related issues.

Training, qualifications & experience

Level 2 Awards in counselling concepts

Level 3 certificate in counselling skills

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling skills

Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Diploma Emotional Freedom Therapy

Suicide awareness and prevention

Level 1 safeguarding Alerter

Holly Stevenson

First of all, I would like to say hello and welcome to my page. For most people the thought of counselling can be quite daunting; not knowing what may happen or what to expect, so I want to say well done for being brave and taking steps towards making a change by having a look at my profile.

I am a Level 7 qualified Senior Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Rochdale, trained in the Person Centred Approach and other methods of counselling. I deliver a professional and ethical service offering support to those in need and have extensive experience of working with individuals to address and overcome a range of issues.

I have over 8 years’ experience working with a wide range of clients including those referred by the NHS, Local Authorities, Private, Public and Voluntary sectors. I am an Accredited registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), fully adhering to their ethical code of practice. I undertake regular supervision and hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.

I am currently training to become a Clinical Supervisor which will enable me to supervise other Counsellors and Therapists.

Training, qualifications & experience

Level 6 Clinical Supervision Course- Sept 2021- Sept 2022

Couples Counselling Training – Affordable CPD – Working with Couples and Relationships

Level 3 Trauma Training – GM (2day training) | BACP Accreditation – 05/11/2021

NVQ Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management – Rochdale Training

Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (PGdip) Level 7 qualified – University of Salford

BSc 2.1 Degree in Counselling & Therapeutic Studies – Salford University

Level 3 Extended Diploma Health & Social Care – Hopwood Hall College

Andrea Taylor

Mind Sense Therapy

We can often manage the small problems that life throws at us, but it’s when the small problems build up when we feel that we are unable to cope. I would like to say from experience, seeking help at any stage, however small they may seem. Often embarrassment or shame can stop us from seeking help, but it might just prevent that feeling of becoming unbearable to manage.
I am a qualified person-centred therapist, which means I offer you a confidential safe space to help you navigate and explore what you want to talk about. I will offer sensitive, thoughtful responses to help you explore your issues, so you are able to find a way forward.

I am currently training in cognitive behavioural therapy, which will give you the techniques to help manage and maintain your problems. I believe that a person can identify ways to change, develop or work towards any goals that they may have. To make life that little bit easier. To me every person is an individual and knows themselves best.

I have worked with several issues ranging from depression and anxiety to Trauma and chronic health conditions. Whatever the presenting problem, I aim to be sensitive to your needs and strive to understand how things are from your perspective. I am a great believer that sharing your problems can help you heal.

I will offer you compassion, care and trust whilst being sensitive to your needs. I work with you to provide you with the time and space to reflect upon your feelings. I will give you the dignity, respect and remain non-judgemental in our sessions together.

I have been working within the care field, including mental health for over 20years. I am not claiming to be an expert. You are the expert on yourself. I will help you bring things into your awareness whilst working at your pace to gather your thoughts.

Training, qualifications & experience

Registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Level 3 certificate in Counselling

Level 4 Diploma in Counselling

Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Certificates in Suicide First Aid | Certificates in care and mental health