Who Are We?

Thank you for your interest in Thrive Counselling CIC.

Here, you can learn a little about our story and ethos.

To see further details of each therapist, click on their name.

About Us

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Welcome to Thrive Counselling CIC, a community interest company that invests in the community. Thrive Counselling CIC was born out of a need for affordable counselling services in North Wales and the rest of the UK. It started as a conversation between colleagues and has now grown into a platform that actively promotes mental health and well-being. We are committed to providing accessible and effective counselling services to those who need it the most.

We believe that we are all individuals, of equal value, and deserve access to the best quality therapy services. We provide a trauma-informed approach to our work, beginning with the first phone call and continuing throughout all therapy sessions.

Our first face-to-face locations are in Colwyn Bay, Anglesey, Chester, Deansgate, and Stockport and we plan to add more locations as we grow.

Our Story

Thrive is a community interest company that was born out of a simple conversation in the Spring of 2024. The company is owned and led by Laura and Rachel, who have long terms plan for Thrive. They have made connections with experienced therapists who are passionate about improving lives and helping people thrive, not just survive. With a focus on trauma-informed care, Thrive is dedicated to providing effective counselling services to those in need.

Leadership Team (available to clients)

Service Director, Counsellor & Trainer

Laura Ashcroft

Clinical Director, Psychotherapist, Supervisor & Trainer

Rachel Curtis

Meet Our Associate Team

Our associate team consists of experienced professionals who provide a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to diverse needs. We are committed to offering personalised support, ensuring that every individual finds the ideal match for their therapy. No matter your goals, we are here to assist you on your path to success and wellbeing.

Supervisor, Counsellor

Sarah Zielonka

Supervisor, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Barbara Wattiez

Counsellor

Jane Goddard

Counsellor

Jane Jones

Counsellor, Lecturer, Author

Jess Sanford

Counsellor

Charlie Barton

Counsellor

Ruth Williams

Counsellor

Cerys Madden

Counsellor

Sara Jones

Counsellor

Pip Hughes

Counsellor

Sarah Taylor

Child & Adolescent Therapist

Leah Williams

Counsellor

Carly Burne

Counsellor

Mari Obi

Counsellor

Jill Peacock

Counsellor

Counsellor

Counsellor

Counsellor

Counsellor, Child & Adolescent Therapist

Rachel Richards

Counsellor

Parker Solesbee

Counsellor

Catherine McGuinness

Counsellor

Aaliya Kahn

Counsellor

Sarah Fishwick

Counsellor

Laura Saxon

Other Professional Associates

To ensure that we are able to cater for as many needs as possible, we are very pleased to have Bev and Ceridwen on the team, offering professional Art Therapy and Occupational Therapy services.

Art Therapist

Bev Belshaw

Occupational Therapist

Ceridwen Cook

Our Student Counsellors

We are proud to be able to offer a number of placements to student counsellors who are looking to complete their counselling hours and earn their qualified status.

Each of the students we welcome into our team have been selected via interview, before then embarking on our unique induction process. All students receive additional trauma-focused training from our expert team, as well as supervision from a Thrive specialist.

Student counsellors form an integral part of our low-cost counselling and psychotherapy services.