Counselling

Dr Ava Lefton is an accredited psychotherapist/counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Ava is a Person-Centred therapist with 20 years’ experience of counselling in the local community and can help you with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression and bereavement. She is also able to integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Coaching into her sessions.

Ava has a background in HR Management, so can support work-related conflicts, and she is also a trained Couples Therapist. Along with in-person or online/video, Ava can offer telephone therapy.

You will be encouraged to bring your own issues to the session, whether current or those from the past. Ava will help you in a non-judgmental and supportive manner to better understand your own feelings, reconnect with your inner values, rediscover your sense of self-worth and move towards inner peace.

In her spare time, Ava likes walking and socialising with family and friends

Mary Callaghan is an accredited counsellor/psychotherapist and an accredited member of the BACP with over ten years of experience supporting people of all ages including young people from the age of fourteen and upwards.

Sometimes it can be difficult or overwhelming to talk about things that may be impacting your life, worrying you, making you sad, or causing you pain. Sometimes you may not even be sure about how you are feeling or what is going on emotionally. Life is full of transitions such as career changes, relationships, family dynamics, retirement, or becoming a parent and whilst these changes can be exciting, they can also be challenging and overwhelming.

Whether you are dealing with conflicts in a relationship, family dynamics, a trauma, experiencing loss, struggling with self-worth, or feeling sad, hopeless, or debilitated Mary is here to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being and fulfilment.

As an integrative and person-centred therapist, Mary’s warm and empathetic approach can help with a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, low self-esteem, stress, sadness, loss, and more. She works with you to help you re-connect with yourself, your values, and your self-worth whilst building up your self-esteem and purpose in your life. She helps you to make sense of your situation and feelings and develops personalised techniques to help you manage these, lift your mood, and build resilience.

During her spare time, Mary likes to upcycle old furniture, go for walks, and spend time in the garden.