The Compassion Collective

Director of Counselling and Therapy Services (MBACP).

Richard brings over 30 years of experience across NHS, education, and charity sectors to his role as Director of Counselling and Therapy Services. His journey into counselling was inspired by caring for his father with dementia, revealing the vital importance of compassionate support for carers.

As an integrative relational therapist, he creates safe, understanding spaces where individuals can explore their challenges. His commitment to accessible mental health support led him to develop the 'Compassion Collective' with True North Collective, ensuring affordable services reach those who need them most.

Counsellor and Assessor, Face to Face & Online (MBACP).

Alison creates safe, empathetic spaces as an integrative counsellor, meeting clients exactly where they are in their journey. She draws from various therapeutic modalities including Solution Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and other therapeutic techniques to tailor support to each client's needs. Currently developing her skills with Place2Be, she has a special interest in supporting carers and young carers.

She maintains strict professional boundaries and confidentiality, offering flexible scheduling through both face-to-face and online sessions. Her compassionate approach helps clients understand their challenges, uncover strengths, and move towards their desired life.

Counsellor, Online (MBCAP).

Alia brings 23 years of charity sector experience to her role as a culturally competent Integrative therapist. Her approach combines various psychological methods to create personalised experiences for clients.

With extensive management experience and exceptional listening skills, she helps clients uncover root causes of distress and identify barriers preventing them from living their preferred life, focusing on both addressing challenges and empowering clients to reach their full potential.

Counsellor, Online (MBACP).

Louise offers over twenty years of experience supporting young people through life's transitions. As an integrative psychotherapist, she provides a warm, relational approach that recognises the interconnection between past and present.

Her inclusive and creative practice draws from multiple therapeutic approaches, exploring relationships, behavioural patterns, childhood experiences, and life events while focusing on strengthening resilience and building supportive therapeutic relationships.

Counsellor, Online (MBACP).

Jane practices as an Integrative Counsellor registered with BACP, focusing on making therapy accessible to everyone. Her experience spans supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, burnout, loss, and relationship difficulties.

She creates a compassionate environment where clients can take time for themselves, listening deeply and supporting them through life's difficult moments while helping them find clarity, understanding, and a path forward.

Andrew Rewell Counsellor and Assessor, Online (MBACP).

Andrew offers qualified therapeutic counselling with a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, creating safe spaces for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges. His experience spans supporting clients through business-related stress, relationship issues, bereavement, low self-esteem, and religious trauma. Working collaboratively with clients, he tailors therapeutic approaches that combine person-centred, CBT, and psychodynamic methods while honouring the meaningful aspects of clients' lives, including spiritual and natural connections. His holistic perspective considers all aspects of life experiences as he guides clients through complex work pressures, loss, and past trauma toward healing and growth in a confidential, supportive environment.Description goes here

Counsellor and Assessor, Online (MBACP, MNCPS Acc).

Alessandra specialises in helping adults who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Her person-centred approach integrates low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, creating a compassionate, judgment-free space for clients to explore their present struggles.

She helps clients deepen their self-awareness, trust their emotions, and embrace their full humanity, leading to improved emotional well-being and renewed balance in their lives.

Counsellor and Assessor, Online (MBACP).

Emma brings extensive experience supporting diverse communities as she works towards her Master's in Integrative Counselling at Leeds Beckett University. Her BACP-registered practice is enriched by valuable experience gained through roles at Mind, Leeds Domestic Violence Service, and Psychiatry-UK, where she developed expertise in supporting individuals with ADHD and autism.

Through positions at St George's Crypt and the Wilberforce Trust, she has supported people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and disability. As a member of the Carolyn Spring Trauma Response Community, she continually deepens her understanding of complex trauma. Her commitment to ethical practice and regular supervision ensures she provides a safe, open space where clients feel empowered to explore their strengths and vulnerabilities.

Counsellor and Assessor, Online (MNCPS Acc).

Fiona’s person-centred approach was shaped by years of voluntary support work, where she witnessed firsthand how acceptance, empathy, and connection can transform lives during challenging times.

She creates a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can process their experiences and feelings at their own pace. Through establishing strong therapeutic relationships, she helps clients explore their concerns and emotions openly, fostering greater self-awareness and self-acceptance that enables positive personal growth.

Born in Kenya and having lived across The Netherlands, Germany, and Canada, she brings a rich multicultural perspective to her practice.

Counsellor and Assessor, Online (MBACP).

Kay brings extensive experience as an integrative counsellor, supporting clients through bereavement, addiction, domestic abuse, disability, relationship problems, financial difficulties, and serious illnesses including cancer and dementia. Her expertise extends to helping those dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, disordered eating, hoarding, and skin picking.

With a warm and engaging person-centred approach, she creates safe spaces for clients to explore their challenges and identify healthy coping mechanisms. Through her therapeutic work, she guides clients to address areas of stress, anxiety, anger, and anguish, believing in therapy's transformative power when clients engage openly with the process.

Group Clinical Supervisor, Online (MBACP Accred).

Gemma brings diverse experience as an integrative counsellor and supervisor, having transitioned from a decade in the corporate world.

She specialises in working with neurodivergent individuals, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and grief. As Group Clinical Supervisor, she has guided over 20 therapists at various career stages, focusing on nurturing new talent and ensuring the best care for clients.

Director of Creative Therapies (MBACP).

Debbie joins True North Collective shortly as a director. She brings extensive counselling expertise developed through leadership roles in domestic violence, sexual abuse, and bereavement services, including work with Cruse. Her integrative approach combines person-centred therapy with CBT, solution-focused therapy, TA, Gestalt mindfulness, and creative techniques. Her comprehensive Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, enhanced by specialised training, enables her to support clients through complex challenges including trauma, anxiety, self-harm, and relationship issues.

From early spring 2025, she will provide one-to-one therapy as well as starting to develop innovative holistic wellbeing programmes, including sound therapy and group therapeutic workshops. Drawing from her substantial experience in primary care referrals and organisational leadership, she creates authentic therapeutic relationships that empower clients to explore difficulties and achieve lasting positive change at their own pace.

Counsellor and Assessor, Online (Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling).

Medina brings dedicated person-centred counselling to True North Collective, drawing from her extensive experience supporting diverse clients. Her empathic approach is shaped by a deep understanding of balancing family life with personal wellbeing. Currently working across several high schools, she specialises in supporting young people through various emotional and mental health challenges, including expertise in providing tailored support for children with special educational needs (SEN). Her background includes valuable experience with a domestic abuse charity, where she developed a profound understanding of trauma and abuse complexities. She creates safe, confidential, and non-judgmental spaces where clients' feelings and experiences are fully respected, empowering them to explore thoughts and emotions at their own pace towards personal growth and healing.

Counsellor and Assessor (MBACP).

Sharon is an Integrative Counsellor who understands that life's unexpected twists and turns can leave us carrying the weight of past experiences and future uncertainties. She creates a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can feel truly heard. Her approach combines various counselling techniques, tailored to meet individual needs. Sharon has extensive experience supporting individuals through trauma, PTSD, addiction, eating disorders, relationship challenges, anxiety, and depression. She works with clients at their own pace towards understanding and healing, helping them discover their authentic selves and develop the resilience to face life's challenges.