Explore the diverse backgrounds and expertise of our assocaiated professionals, each committed to providing personalised care and guidance to support your mental health and wellbeing.

Vik Dudley
Trauma-Informed, Focused on Non-Binary and Trans Issues
Vik is a certified counsellor and psychotherapist, and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). They are trained to work with survivors of domestic violence and have researched non-binary counsellors’ self-disclosure of their gender identity.
Vik works with clients to address a wide variety of issues, but their focus is on:
With lived experience in neurodivergence and disability, Vik is passionate about social justice. They create an accepting environment for clients to explore their struggles at their own pace. Through a person-centred approach, Vik believes that empathy and compassion empower individuals to find their own tools for navigating therapy.
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Monika Gwizdek
Specialising in Trauma-Informed Care and Personal Empowerment
Monika is a qualified psychotherapist and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
With diverse roles in the Criminal Justice System, Monika became a Trauma-Informed Therapist in 2024, working across several prisons in the North West. She has also maintained a private practice since 2020.
Monika creates a safe environment for clients to express themselves and navigate challenges such as:
Her person-centered approach offers clients the time and space to build confidence and understand themselves better, with tailored support delivered compassionately.
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Maaria Aksar
Focused on Anxiety, Self-Esteem, and Pre/Postnatal Challenges
Maaria is a qualified psychotherapist and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
With extensive therapeutic experience, Maaria helps clients navigate a range of challenges, including:
She works integratively, combining person-centered, cognitive behavioural therapy, and an existential approach. Currently, Maaria is pursuing a Level 1 in Islamic counselling to offer a spiritual perspective for Muslim clients. As a mother, she is passionate about supporting other mothers through the challenges and stresses of motherhood.
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What our clients say
Read our clients’ firsthand accounts of healing and positive change.
“Can't thank Ch’maine enough for such a great introduction to therapy and my first session. I felt very welcome, very calmed by her, and I felt like I was just talking to someone who I'd known a while from the off. She picked up on and brought up similar interests which made me feel like I have found the right therapist.”
“Chmaine was absolutely amazing the warmest welcome made us feel instantly at ease, she is so transparent honest we are really looking forward to sessions with her moving forward.”
“Only one session in but I felt listened to and that there is a structure and plan in place that I feel really hopeful and optimistic about. Felt very comfortable and felt like Ch’maine will be a great fit for me and my symptoms.”
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