Fiona Gray

Hello, my name is Fiona Gray

I am an experienced Clinical Counsellor, BWRT Psychotherapist and Counselling Supervisor.

I work with adults experiencing emotional pain and distress due to unbearable anxiety, depression, shame, unhappy marriage, compulsive behaviours and attachment issues.

I offer a safe, non-judgmental, anti-discriminatory service to people of all cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, sexualities, disability, etc., including LGBTQ and non-binary individuals.

I am a specialist neurodivergent-affirming practitioner, working with ADHD and Autistic adults, with and without a formal diagnosis.

I have helped people work through.

· Complex grief

· Emotional dis-regulation

· Sensory overload

· Intrusive thoughts

· Flashbacks

· Anxiety

· Depression

· Unexpressed or numb emotions

· Extreme irritation and anger

· Fear of connection

· Painful separation and divorce

· Domestic violence

· Gambling and alcohol addiction

· The aftermath of a coercive controlling relationship

· Disordered eating

· Body image issues and more

About me:

I have an MA in Clinical Counselling from the University of Chester. I worked as a Counsellor in an NHS Talking Therapy Service for several years.

I have a private counselling practice, offering both online and in-person sessions. I work from my therapy room, which is based in Chorlton, South Manchester, and Manchester City Centre.

My background is in the Performing Arts; I lectured in Contemporary Dance for several years before training as a High School Teacher. Working through my own adverse childhood experiences and supporting students in a pastoral capacity has led to a fulfilling career in counselling and psychotherapy.

My counselling service is personal to you and the therapeutic relationship we create together. I listen with the aim of understanding how your experiences impact your life, without making assumptions or trying to fit you into a formula. I am an interactive relational therapist; I will be in there with you, without getting in the way of your thoughts, processes, and insights. You will feel supported and held by me as your confident companion through the more painful aspects of the therapeutic process. I will be your ally, as you connect with feelings you may have been avoiding or felt too difficult to explore or examine on your own.

Qualifications

MA in Clinical Counselling, University of Chester. 2018 – 2021 BPS Approved Cert/Diploma Autism & Mental Health NCAMH 2024 – BPS Approved Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision 2024 Diploma in Fusion Therapeutic Coaching Diploma, 2024 Alternative Therapy for Autistic Adults Practitioner, (ATAA), 2024 BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT) Level 1 & 2, 2024 Accredited RD1st Coaching for the Arts, 2024 Perinatal Mental Health Level 4 2023 Supporting Parents Following Baby Loss – PETALS The Baby Loss Counselling Charity 2023 Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision – The Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy 2023. Advanced Post Graduate Certificate in Person-Centred Couples Counselling 2023. Understanding the effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse – Choices Counselling Cambridge 2022 Healing the Inner Child – LSCCH 2022 CPD Into the Light – Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Adult Survivors and their Relationships November 2021.

Initial Consultation

I offer a free 20-minute Initial Consultation either on the phone or online.

Fees

Individual Session (55min.) £65

Supervision (90 min.) £75

Website:

www.fionagraycounselling.co.uk