Kieran Boddy

I am currently accepting new clients for face-to-face counselling at my private, purpose-built counselling office in Hazel Grove, Stockport (SK7 6BG), as well as online appointments.

Appointments are available on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, throughout Wednesday, and on Thursday afternoons and evenings.

Sessions are £60 for 50 minutes, whether face-to-face or online.

If you're considering counselling, you're welcome to get in touch to discuss availability or arrange a free 15-minute introductory call.

Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, particularly if you're used to coping with things on your own. You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or low, struggling with a relationship, questioning your confidence, or simply feeling that something in your life isn't quite right. You don't need to have everything worked out before coming to counselling.

I offer a warm, calm and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is happening for you, at a pace that feels comfortable. I believe that feeling genuinely heard and understood can be an important part of making sense of our experiences and beginning to see things differently.

Many of the people I work with appear to be coping well on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected. You may spend much of your life looking after other people, keeping things together or telling yourself that you should be able to cope. Counselling gives you somewhere you don't have to do that.

As an integrative counsellor, I don't believe that one approach suits everyone. My work is grounded in Person-Centred Therapy, and I also draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Transactional Analysis. This allows us to explore not only what you're experiencing now, but also the thoughts, patterns and experiences that may be influencing how you feel.

Our work together isn't about me telling you what to do. It's about helping you understand yourself more fully, recognise patterns that may no longer be helping you, and find your own way forward.

Over time, counselling can help you develop greater self-awareness, understand your emotional responses, build confidence and find healthier ways of responding to the difficulties you face. The aim isn't to change who you are, but to help you feel more able to live in a way that feels right for you.

Whatever has brought you here, you will be met with warmth, respect and without judgement.

Counselling with me is collaborative and guided by what you need. You don't have to arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about, and there's no pressure to share anything before you feel ready. We'll start wherever feels right for you and work at a pace that suits you.

I'm an integrative counsellor, which means I can draw on different approaches depending on your circumstances. I listen carefully, ask questions and, when appropriate, share observations or gently challenge patterns that might be holding you back. I believe counselling works best when we can be open and honest with each other.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, low self-esteem, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties and work-related pressures. I also have experience working with men and recognise that asking for support can sometimes be particularly difficult when you're used to managing everything yourself.

I offer face-to-face counselling from my private, purpose-built office in Hazel Grove, Stockport (SK7), as well as online counselling via Microsoft Teams. The office provides a comfortable, confidential setting away from the pressures of everyday life.

Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £60, whether face-to-face or online.

Before beginning counselling, I offer a free 15-minute introductory conversation. This gives us an opportunity to talk briefly about what has brought you to counselling, for you to ask questions and for us both to consider whether working together feels right.

There's no obligation to book afterwards. Finding a counsellor you feel comfortable with matters, and I believe it's important that you have the opportunity to make that choice for yourself.