At Chrysalis Talking Therapies, we know the bond between you and your therapist is vital for progress. All our therapists are professionally qualified, experienced, and trained through Chrysalis. They offer compassionate, tailored care for a range of needs, from anxiety and depression to relationship issues or simply having someone to talk to. Browse our therapist profiles to explore their experience, specialisms, and approach, and choose the right therapist for you with confidence.
Bridget Blackford-Read
MNCPS Acc.
Specialisms:
I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor, working in private practice and as an affiliate counsellor for health insurance and for charitable organisations. I support clients experiencing stress, anxiety, abuse and trauma, coping with grief, loss and life circumstances/events, improving motivation, self esteem, and confidence.
Petra Schoofs
Accredited Member of NCPS
Specialisms:
Welcome, I am Petra, psychotherapeutic counsellor and working in a pluralistic, person-centred way. This means to me that the person who comes to me and I form a team to encounter the issues brought to therapy with tools taken from various approaches, using what serves the person’s needs best.
Vicky McLeod
MNCPS (Accred.)
Specialisms:
Providing empathetic support for your healing journey by offering a warm, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace. I recognise you as the expert in your life, and can bring my expertise to work collaboratively with you towards clarity and growth.
Lynn Walker
NCPS Accredited
Specialisms:
As an experienced Pluralistic Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist with a background in nursing, I provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming support for individuals and couples. Integrating Person-Centred therapy, CBT, and hypnotherapy, I create a compassionate, inclusive space to help you move through conflict toward lasting connection, healing, and peace.
Sharon Telfer
MNCP BACP
Specialisms:
Tailored support for life’s challenges
Emma Lewins
accredited member of NCPS
Specialisms:
I am passionate about talking therapies and how they work
*We are not a crisis support service. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact your local mental health crisis support line.*