• Role = Chief Executive / Founder / Counsellor

• Approach = Coaching, Focussed Therapy, Integrative Counselling, Person-Centred Therapy

• Counselling Since = January 2017

• Professional Membership = British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Bio: Kevin offered high-intensity counselling to Step-3 and Step-4 NHS England patients between January 2017 and December 2025. Utilising his knowledge from previous careers in Child Mentoring, Adult Life Coaching, Independence & Wellbeing Support, and contract management of care homes across Greater Manchester and Sheffield, Kevin became the Chief Executive of Simeon Centre Counselling Service in May 2022 before later founding Calmer Thoughts Counselling Services. Kevin has extensive experience of supporting clients with complex trauma and severe mental health disorders, and has a passion for supporting those who are neurodiverse, those suffering with obsessive compulsive disorder, and young people struggling with their mental health.

• Role = Counsellor

• Approach = Cognitive Behavioural Skills, Integrative Counselling, Person-Centred Therapy, Psychoeducational

• Counselling Since = December 2023

• Professional Membership = British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Bio: Bernadette offered high-intensity counselling to Step-3 and Step-4 NHS England patients between December 2023 and November 2025 before transitioning to Calmer Thoughts Counselling Services. Drawing from a range of therapeutic skills, Bernadette uses an empathetic, non-judgemental, safe, warm, relational approach to enable clients to explore their experiences at their own pace. Bernadette has delivered community workshops to raise awareness of mental health issues in addition to her therapeutic work, supporting clients with a range of challenges including abuse, anxiety disorder, bereavement, burnout, clinical depression, complex traumas, and stress. Bernadette’s calm, collaborative, and supportive approach when helping others to develop insight, resilience, and make meaningful change, makes her a perfect match for those who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin.

• Role = Counsellor

• Approach = Person-Centred Therapy

• Counselling Since = January 2024

• Professional Membership = British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Bio: Marcus offered high-intensity counselling to Step-3 and Step-4 NHS England patients between January 2024 and November 2025 before transitioning to Calmer Thoughts Counselling Services. With extensive experience in working with anxiety disorders, bereavement, clinical depression, domestic abuse, and work-related issues, Marcus has also spent time offering support centred on masculinity and the negative impact this can have on young men’s mental health.

• Role = Counsellor

• Approach = Clinical Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Integrative Counselling, Person-Centred Therapy, Positive Psychology

• Counselling Since = March 2023

• Professional Membership = British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Bio: Mariyam offered high-intensity counselling to Step-3 and Step-4 NHS England patients between March 2023 and June 2024 before transitioning to Calmer Thoughts Counselling Services. Utilising her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and Master of Science in Counselling and Positive Psychology, Mariyam blends multiple therapeutic approaches to tailor her practice to each individual’s unique circumstances and needs, to achieve each individual’s goals. In addition to her experience working with moderate to severe mental health issues (ranging from anxiety disorder to severe childhood abuse), Mariyam has developed her practice in supporting clients with adoption challenges, cancer and other severe health concerns, fertility and pregnancy issues, mental health disorders, and neurodiversity. Mariyam’s work also encompasses clients personal and professional development, stress management, and work-related issues. Mariyam is skilled in cultural sensitivity to ensure each individual's unique perspective is fully acknowledged and validated.

• Role = Counsellor

• Approach = Cognitive Behavioural Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Focussed, Integrative Counselling, Person-Centred Therapy

• Counselling Since = February 2024

• Professional Membership = British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Bio: Ruth offered high-intensity counselling to Step-3 and Step-4 NHS England patients between February 2024 and December 2025 before transitioning to Calmer Thoughts Counselling Services. With extensive experience in working with Young People (15+) and Adults (20-60+), Ruth passionately believes that no one should have to navigate challenges in their life alone. Utilising skills and techniques from various theoretical approaches, Ruth builds her integrative practice around the lived experiences and needs of each individual client, maintaining her core empathic understanding, non-judgement, and open foundations throughout. Ruth is also skilled in cultural sensitivity to ensure each individual’s unique perspective is always fully acknowledged and validated. Ruth’s commitment to ensuring clients have accessible access to her high-quality, supportive sessions regardless of their schedules extends to her offer of flexible timings for both online and telephone appointments.

• Role = Counsellor

• Approach = Clinical Psychology, Critical Counselling, Integrative Counselling, Person-Centred Therapy, Positive Psychology

• Counselling Since = March 2024

• Professional Membership = British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Bio: Raymond offered high-intensity counselling to Step-3 and Step-4 NHS England patients between March 2024 and November 2025 before transitioning to Calmer Thoughts Counselling Services. In addition to his expertise of working with anxiety, depression, and grief within the context of current and historical personal and professional experiences, Raymond has specific skills when working with professionals within an institutional setting, using integrated counselling approaches to address and explore issues. Raymond also offers critical counselling services to support those facing complicated relationships with corporate, governmental, and religious organisations. Raymond’s Master of Science degree in Counselling & Positive Psychology focused on how an individual's strengths are an important part of their wellbeing and, along with other integrated talk therapy methods, can help lead them through recovery to flourishing. “Tell your story, laugh, cry, be still, get creative.”

• Role = Counsellor

• Approach = Person-Centred Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy

• Counselling Since = May 2024

• Professional Membership = British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Bio: Thasnim offered high-intensity counselling to Step-3 and Step-4 NHS England patients between May 2024 and November 2025 before transitioning to Calmer Thoughts Counselling Services. Thasnim has extensive experience working with Young People (15+) and Adults (20-60+) with abuse, anxiety disorder, bereavement, clinical depression, cultural issues and relationship issues, neurodiversity, religious and sexual identity, and self-esteem. Utilising her empathic understanding, non-judgement, and warmth, Thasnim provides a safe space for people to talk and feel heard. Thasnim has also achieved her Trauma-Informed Therapy certificate to aid her work with complex trauma and historic abuse.