A Little About Me
Real support from a down-to-earth approach.
I know what it’s like to face challenges that feel overwhelming, the kind that make everyday life harder than it should be. That’s a big part of why I became a counsellor.
Over the years, I’ve learned just how powerful it can be to have someone really listen; not to fix things, but to understand them with you. That’s the space I aim to create at MH Counselling, one that’s calm, supportive, and honest.
My goal isn’t to give you all the answers it’s to help you find your own, at your pace, in your way. Whether you’re feeling stuck, lost, burnt out, or feeling the need to offload, you’re not alone.
Helping people reconnect with themselves, gain clarity, and feel more in control of their lives is something I genuinely care about. It’s why I do what I do.
How My Journey Shaped the Counsellor I Am Today
It all started with wanting to get a better handle on those tricky emotions. During my counselling training, something just clicked, through my own personal therapy, and honestly it changed my life.
What stayed with me was how powerful it is to feel truly listened to. Having a space where I felt understood gave me the freedom to explore my thoughts and feelings at my own pace, without judgement or pressure.
That experience shaped the kind of counsellor I wanted to be.
Today, I offer that same safe, supportive space to others. I believe we often know what feels right for us deep down, sometimes we just need a little support to find our way there.
Alongside my experience delivering therapy within the NHS, I have specialist experience supporting people with anxiety, domestic abuse, neurodivergence and grief, as well as counselling and mentoring adults and young people.
As a BACP-registered counsellor, I bring together professional training, ongoing learning and my own lived experiences, with a genuine belief that we’re all human, and we’re all learning as we go.
Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to work it all out alone.
I'm here to support you so you don’t have to face tough times alone.
And if no one’s told you lately — this is your reminder that you truly matter.
Mia x
Professional Credentials
Training undertaken is updated throughout the year as part of ongoing professional development.
Walk & Talk - Therapy In The Outdoors - Creative Counsellors 2026
Level 3 Behavioural Activation Skills 2024
• Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory (CBT-L5), 2025
• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4), 2023
• Level 3 Counselling, Salford City College, 2012
• Level 2 Counselling, Salford City College, 2011
• NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Salford City College, 2010
• Diploma in Holistic Therapies, South Trafford College, 2006
• NCFE Children and Young People, Pendleton College, 2002
1Point Bolton
Working Creatively with Grief, Navigating Life 2025
• Safeguarding Adults L1/L2, Oct 2025
• Safeguarding Children L1/L2, Oct 2025
• Data Security Awareness L1, Oct 2025
• Information Governance, Oct 2025
• Prevent L2/L3, Oct 2025
• Patient Safety Incident Report Framework L1, Oct 2025
• Domestic Violence and Abuse Training, Oct 2025
Family Action
• ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Training), Feb 2025
• Solution Focused Training (Eileen Murphy Consultants), Feb 2025
• Living Life to the Full – Facilitator Training (Professor Chris Williams), Jan 2025
• Mental Health Recovery Star Training, Dec 2024
• Prevent Training, 2024
Organisational Training
• Sexual Harassment & Bullying in the Workplace, 2024
• BACP CoP – Certificate of Proficiency, June 2024
• Clinical Notes Training – 1Point Bolton, 2023
• NHS FT – Supporting Bereaved Children Workshop (#THRIVE)
• Understanding and Raising Awareness Around Shame (SALT, Rochdale), 2024
• GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation
• Counselling Online: A Coronavirus Primer (BACP/Open University)
• Mental Capacity Act
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
The National College CPD, 2024
• Effective Behaviour Management: Is Challenging Behaviour Misunderstood?
• Role of the Mental Health Lead in Addressing Suicidal Ideation & Self-Harm
• Trauma-Informed Practice in Safeguarding (Secondary)
• Certificate in Addressing Loneliness & Depression in CYP
• Certificate in Understanding Anxiety & Stress in CYP
• Recognising & Supporting Pupils with ADHD (Secondary)
• Anxiety in CYP – CRRE, Johns Hopkins University (Oct 2023)
• Ofsted Recommendations for Safeguarding from Knife Crime
• Certificate in Understanding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
NHS Foundation Trust – GMMH Recovery Academy
• Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Informed Practice
• Understanding and Managing Grief
• Understanding and Responding to Crisis
• Understanding and Managing PTSD
• Introduction to Compassion-Focused Therapy
• Understanding and Managing Self-Harm
• Raising Awareness Around Eating Disorders
Fortalice Core Skills
• Domestic Abuse, Violence and Mental Health
• Recognising and Responding to Domestic Abuse and Violence
• Working with BAME Victims of DAV
• Trauma-Informed Approaches to DAV
• Safeguarding Adults and Children
• Keeping Children Safe (Framework for Action)
• Technology-Facilitated Abuse
How to get in touch
Getting in touch can feel like a big step, but it doesn't have to be. Our first chat is just a relaxed, informal conversation where you can tell me a little about what's been going on for you, ask any questions, and see if I feel like the right fit.
Location of Service
In person sessions
Various Locations in Greater Manchester
Remote Sessions available
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