Fiona Gray
I offer a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental, anti-discriminatory counselling service to all, including those who are neurodivergent or suspect they might be. I have helped people work through the aftermath of coercive controlling relationships, complex grief, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, anxiety, depression, unexpressed or numb emotions, extreme irritation and anger, fear of connection, painful separation and divorce, domestic violence, gambling, alcohol addiction, disordered eating, body image
About me and my practice
I have a master’s degree in clinical counselling from the University of Chester. I worked for several years as a Counsellor in an NHS Talking Therapy Service. I have a private counselling practice both online and in person. 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.
Experience
My counselling service is personal to you, and we create a therapeutic relationship 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 hindering 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 experiences you may have 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
