Our Therapists

  • Tom Robson

    Tom is a Humanistic and Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He provides short, medium and long term therapy, and whilst not limited to, he is experienced in supporting clients with issues such as bereavement, relationships, employment, anger, addiction, family conflict, self-esteem, etc.

    Tom has a specialist interest in attachment and trauma. As a humanistic therapist, he sees the relationship formed with each client as a central element to any changes, hopes and wishes client’s may want from their time in therapy. 

    Tom has a particular passion for male mental health and understanding of the many factors that impact men accessing psychological support.

    For further information, please email Tom at tcrcounselling@gmail.com

    Tom is at ‘The Space’ on: Monday and Tuesday day time, Thursday afternoon/evening and Friday morning

  • Jen Fernandes

    Hi my name's Jen.

    I'm a UKCP registered Gestalt Psychotherapist who has worked with clients through the NHS, voluntary organisations and privately for over 15 years.

    I have helped clients to work through their traumatic experiences of abuse, bereavement, self harm, anxiety, depression and lonliness. As well as relationship issues concerning identity, ethnicity, family & friends, finances, food, education and employment.

    Above all I have helped clients to increase their self-awareness and resilience, enabling them to feel better equipped to live their lives fully when leaving therapy.

    I offer short and long term, one to one counselling and psychotherapy at a pace to suit you.

    For more information, please contact Jen at jennifer-fernandes@live.co.uk or by phone on 07928 971 731.

    Jen is at ‘The Space’ on: Wednesday evenings

  • Dave Evans

    Hi, I’m Dave and I’m a qualified BACP accredited counsellor with 20 years experience of working with a wide and diverse range of clients.

    Counselling can provide a safe space for you to talk about anything you feel is troubling you or holding you back from moving forward. A space in which you can explore thoughts and feelings, try and make sense of what’s going on and find some tools and answers to make some positive steps. It’s a collaborative process and fostering a trusting relationship between counsellor and therapist is key. I don’t have a magic wand and I’m not an expert on your life but I can listen without judgement, perhaps offer a different perspective or occasionally a gentle challenge.

    I have a Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I was trained initially in the person-centred approach and have received additional training in CBT and Transactional Analysis which I sometimes incorporate as part of my work with clients.

    I can be contacted on 0776 8597078 (leave a message if I’m not able to pick up) or email me at: decounselling100@gmail.com

    Dave is at ‘The Space’ on: Wednesday day time and Thursday evening

  • Fred Rennie

    Co- founder of The Space To Breathe Collective, and registered with The National Counselling Society. I have an MA in Person Centred and Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy I offer counselling indoors and outdoors - walk & talk.

    I have experience of working with adults, children and young people. I have worked with people who have experienced many forms of trauma.

    For further information, please contact Fred at fred@spacetobreathecollective.co.uk or by phone on 07956 046823

    Fred is at ‘The Space’ on: Wednesday and Thursday day time.

  • Lainy Wills

    It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey

    I am a registered member of the BACP with 10 years of professional experience in counselling. I have spent the last two decades researching and teaching emotional resilience. In this time, I have developed a tried and tested powerful Emotional First Aid Kit that has helped hundreds of clients overcome stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse.

    For further information please contact Lainy at lainy@lighter-minds.com or call 078 133 4949

    Lainy is at ‘The Space’ on: Friday day time

  • Cecilia O'Hare

    We live in anxiety provoking society and yet we want to thrive not just survive. How to manage stress and disappointment from our distressing environment is very critical on our daily basis. I am a person centred counsellor and I believe we have all our innate power to grow and achieve things we want to through our self reflection.

    Talking through all those issues including physical and emotional changes we can gain clear self awareness and accept all aspects of ourselves to be a whole person.

    We want to grow but it is hard to be fully open to anyone to get help which can make you feel vulnerable. Counselling can facilitate you to process all difficult feelings in safe environment. I am offering the place and time for you to reflect whatever you are bringing without judgement.

    For further information, please contact Cecilia at cecilia@lucidmindleicester.co.uk

    Cecilia is at ‘The Space’ on: Monday day time and evenings

  • Jo Kirby

    Jo has spent over twenty years working professionally in a range of recovery services, she understands that individuals are unique and that no two people are the same so doesn’t offer a ‘one size fits all’ approach and aims to work with client preferences.

    Jo is qualified as a psychodynamic counsellor which is where early life experiences are explored and how they may have shaped you and the way that you think about and relate to people, which may now be out of conscious awareness. Jo is also qualified in Drug and Alcohol counselling and treatment to postgraduate level.

    Outside of being a therapist Jo is really interested in Yoga and breathwork and how the mind and body connects.

    For further information, please contact Jo at jokirbycounselling@gmail.com or by phone on 07879 862207

    Jo is at ‘The Space’ on: Tuesday evening and Wednesday day time

  • Sofia Elias

    Hi, my name is Sofia. I am a qualified therapist and a member of the BACP. I offer a warm, empathetic, and confidential space where I aim for you to feel truly heard and understood. 

    My core training is in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. This type of therapy blends different approaches to fit your individual needs with our relationship being at the heart of the work we do together. 

    I believe that our life experiences and relationships shape who we are and this can impact our thoughts, feelings and experiences in the present.

    Together, we will work collaboratively to explore your present challenges and underlying patterns. 

    I offer a free 20-minute introductory video call.

    For further information please contact Sofia at hello@sofiaeliastherapy.com

    Sophia is at ‘The Space’ on: Thursday mornings