Meet the Team

Naomi - Counsellor

I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and am neuro-diversity affirming; this means I do not see neurodivergence as a problem to be fixed, but I see each person as their own unique self. As someone who has mixed heritage background, and who sits within the autism spectrum, I am particularly keen to help others who may feel like they don’t really fit in; I aim to work in a way that helps you to realise your own full potential – whatever that may look like!
I am a qualified therapist and hold a PGDip at Level 7 for Counselling Children and Young People, and am currently completing my MSc research. I also studied Psychology BSc (Hons) and have a PGCert in Health Psychology.

Michelle Patterson - Counsellor

I have experience of working with both young people and adults and I feel it is important to meet you wherever you are at with the challenges that life brings. I will offer a safe, non-judgemental and inclusive space where we can develop trust to help you to explore the things that are impacting you. I have both professional and lived experience of neurodivergence, in particular with Autism and ADHD and value the uniqueness of every individual that I work with. I am a humanistic integrative counsellor and will tailor my approach to fit with your individual needs. I hold the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am a member of the BACP. I am currently working towards the CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.

Libby Petch-Stewart - Counsellor

I am a huge advocate for therapy having experienced times in my life where it has been both affirming and transformative for me personally. I have over 10 years’ experience working in mental health and wellbeing, within the NHS and charity organisations. I enjoy working with both adults and young people. My experience is with a diverse range of needs and differences including neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+, working with and offering support to trans and non-binary clients. The space I offer is inclusive, non-judgemental and aims to provide a safer environment for you to be met where you are at, without expectation or preconceptions. For me as a counsellor, the therapeutic alliance and relationship are at the core of the work and building trust and rapport with you is the primary foundation of my practice. I am an integrative counsellor holding a level 4 CPCAB diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a certificate in therapeutic communication skills for work with children and young people from the London Metropolitan university. I am a registered member of the NCPS. I draw from many schools of thought and ideas including creativity and play within the therapeutic space, and I will always tailor your therapy to your individual needs.