Team

Sheffield Central Counselling has been making positive change in people’s lives since 2008. We’re a team of qualified and experienced counsellors and we have all had counselling ourselves. So as well as being professionally qualified, we know what we’re talking about from the inside out. Click on the profiles below to find out more about us. 

The icons next to each name show which counsellors are currently offering remote or face to face counselling.

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• Alistair Thain

  Alistair is an integrative counsellor with experience in the fields of trauma, bereavement and mental health. He offers a non-judgemental space where clients can be themselves and explore what is on their minds. Alistair is comfortable talking about whatever may arise. He is passionate about making counselling accessible to all, especially to those who are neurodivergent.

• Imogen Powell

  Imogen's case load is currently full, so she is not taking on any more new clients at this time. She has special expertise in working with with issues such as drug and alcohol addiction, and with the family members of addicts, as well as bereavement, anxiety and depression

• Debjani Chatterjee

  Debjani is a counsellor and creative arts therapist. She is also an award winning writer. She is passionate about helping people resolve identity issues and foster strong, healthy relationships. She can offer counselling in English, Bengali, Hindi and Urdu.

• Ellie Pollard

  Ellie specialises in working with couples, helping them to navigate difficulties and improve communication. She is an integrative counsellor and combines person-centred, solution focused and systemic approaches in her work with individuals and couples. Ellie provides a calm and grounded presence and a safe space to share any issues you are facing.

• Amanda Morgan

  Amanda is skilled at working with individuals and couples. She is a counsellor and hypnotherapist. She welcomes clients of all ages from all backgrounds. She has a particular interest in supporting LGBT+ people with issues around gender and sexuality. She also has experience of working with neurodiverse people.

• Sarah Saatzer

  Sarah is a highly experienced counsellor who works effectively with individuals and couples. She is very attentive to each client she sees and is gifted in working long term with deeper issues such as depression, trauma, adverse childhood experiences and family issues. She is currently completing additional training in Systemic Constellations.

• Laurence Keith

  Laurence is on leave during August. Laurence is an integrative counsellor with a wealth of experience working with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. He has worked effectively with people experiencing difficulties such as grief, trauma, relationship issues, depression and anxiety. He offers a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore your situation, make wise choices and positive changes.

• Hamish Peter

  Hamish is our Counsellor in Training offering low-cost counselling to individuals on a low income/NHS workers. To book an appointment with Hamish please email info@sheffieldcentralcounselling.co.uk or call 01143260043

• Gill Wier

  Gill is not taking any new clients at the moment. Gill is an experienced integrative counsellor and tailors her approach to suit your personality and preferences. She works effectively with individuals and couples on a range of issues, helping them to access their inner resources and find hope to move forward. She has particular interests in anxiety, fertility issues, spirituality and relationship issues.

• Judith Caul

  Judith is not taking any new clients at the moment. Judith is an experienced counsellor who has been part of our practice for over 10 years. She offers a safe, open and trusting environment for individuals to explore and overcome issues such as depression, anger, trauma and work-related stress. She integrates a range of techniques into her work including mindfulness practices.

• Lyndsey Hampton-Guest

  Lyndsey is not taking any new clients at the moment. Lyndsey is an experienced counsellor working with individuals and couples. She offers a safe and down to earth approach with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and bereavement. She has experience of working with the NHS, Cruse Bereavement, Barnsley Bereavement Services and GamCare.

• Karen Swarbrick

  Karen is a qualified counsellor, trained to work with couples, individuals, and families. She specialises in couples counselling, and is currently completing an advanced degree in Contemporary Relationship Counselling. Karen will be available on Thursday afternoons. from 8th September onwards.

• Bay Whitaker

  Bay's caseload is currently full and she is unable to accept any new clients at the moment. Bay is a very experienced counsellor and supervisor who works effectively with issues such as abuse, trauma, depression and work related stress. She integrates Transactional Analysis into her work with individuals and couples. As a kink-positive therapist, she works in an accepting way with people of all genders and sexual minorities.