The person behind the practice
Hi, I’m Gemma, a counsellor, psychotherapist and family support coach based in Lymm, Cheshire. I offer therapy and parent support in a calm, welcoming space, both in person and online.
My journey into therapy started with trying to understand my own patterns. I could see how past experiences were shaping my relationships, especially as a parent, and I didn’t want to keep repeating the same cycles without really understanding why.
Through that process, I experienced how therapy is not just about coping or managing symptoms. It is about making sense of what sits underneath them, the patterns, nervous system responses and relational experiences that continue to shape how we feel and respond.
More recently, being diagnosed with ADHD has deepened my understanding even further. It has given me a different lens on things like emotional intensity, overwhelm and the gap between insight and change, not just personally, but in the therapy room too. I understand how frustrating it can be when something makes sense logically, but still does not feel different.
Alongside my work as a therapist and family support coach, I bring a background in nursing, education and working with children, young people and families. So I do not just see things clinically. I understand how struggles show up in real life, in relationships, in parenting, schools and in the day-to-day moments that often feel the hardest to navigate.
Beyond the therapy room
Alongside therapy, I also offer parent support, helping parents make sense of behaviour, emotional responses, and family dynamics in a way that feels grounded and realistic.
This work focuses on attachment, regulation, and connection, without blame or quick-fix strategies.
I also create practical resources, blogs, and courses, so support doesn’t begin and end in the therapy room.
New Parent Workshop — Sunday 5th July 2026
The S.T.E.A.D.Y. Parent Method™
A half-day workshop to help you understand behaviour, reduce conflict, and respond with calm, clear boundaries