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.

People often describe me as easy-going, friendly, and say that my calm nature is contagious. If you choose to have counselling with me, I hope you'll find me to be warm, open-minded, and affirming.

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 lost, isolated, or exhausted. Although I can't change the world, I can offer a small haven of acceptance, where you can drop the masks, take a pause, and just be yourself.

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

- Challenging 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!

These days, the internet can provide you with many coping tools and quick fixes to try. I therefore prefer to lean away from providing solutions or structured exercises in therapy, and focus on providing a steady space, built on human connection and straightforward jargon-free conversation. Somewhere you can share the load with another person.

I believe that through reflection and self-awareness, we can understand ourselves better, and build a life that feels more fulfilling, but that this can take time, and isn't always a straight road.

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.

You don't need to come with a goal, or anything neat and tidy, just turn up as you are! No topics are taboo, 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.