Nathaniel Grant

Mon: 1pm - 8.30pm

Tue: 1pm - 8.30pm

Wed: 1pm - 8.30pm

Thu: 9am - 5pm

Sat: 9am - 5pm (fortnightly)

Everyone calls me Nat for short, so feel free to do the same.

In my view, the most important part of therapy is trust. It should be a place where you can feel safe letting your guard down, and say anything without feeling embarrassed or ashamed. I know from having my own counselling (yes, I've struggled too), that finding someone you 'click with' is a huge part of the process. I also know that building trust can take time, and this applies to therapy too.

I'm told that I'm easy-going, friendly, and people say that my calm nature is contagious. I approach the world with open-mindedness, and very much enjoy exploring different perspectives on life.

Experience:

I started out as a general counsellor, so have a good deal of experience with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, loss, relationships, and feeling generally unsettled.

Over the years, I have also found that I work well with people who need time to build trust, and value a gentle pace, particularly those who have experienced abuse, trauma, neglect, or harm in relationships, and may feel unsafe with others, on high alert, or disconnected from themselves.

I also value working with queer identity and neurodiversity, as well as anyone who feels like an outsider or othered by the judgments of society. In a world full of rigid labels and black & white views, it's easy to find ourselves feeling lost, having created an identity that helps us feel accepted, but doesn't quite align with who we are.

From personal experience, I know how it can feel to navigate life outside of traditional or majority expectations, and the tension that can come with explaining yourself, bending yourself out of shape, or feeling misunderstood.

Qualifications:

- MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy (Distinction) - Keele Uni

- Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling - Keele Uni

- BA (Hons) Business Management (MMU)

I've also completed specific training in Trauma Informed Therapy, Abuse, C-PTSD, Neuro-affirming Therapy, and Relationship Counselling.

In our sessions, we'll talk things through at your pace, and see if we can help you feel more at ease. This might involve:

- Dealing with emotions and memories that feel heavy or consuming

- Identifying unhelpful thought patterns

- Looking to understand or make sense of things

- Practicing acceptance

- Exploring different perspectives

- or just letting it all out, having a vent, cry, laugh, or swear - whatever helps you feel lighter!

Because we're all unique, I prefer to rely less heavily on structured exercises or "one size fits all" techniques/coping mechanisms. Instead, I focus on providing a steady space, built on human connection and straightforward jargon-free conversation. Somewhere you can reconnect with yourself, share the load with another person, and reflect on life.

I'll sometimes ask questions, offer observations/suggestions, or share my knowledge, but won't patronise you or pressure you into anything that doesn't feel right.

No topics are taboo, you won't be dismissed, and I'll always treat you as an equal.

Prices:

Individual Sessions - £50 per hour

Couples/Relationship Sessions - £65 per hour

I also offer 2hr walk & talk sessions for £75

FREE 30 minute (no obligation) introduction call if you'd like to test the water before deciding.