At A Positive Start CIC, we believe that healing begins with being seen, heard, and valued exactly as you are. We do not see people as problems to be fixed—we see whole, worthy humans navigating life’s challenges, often carrying pain they never chose.

 Our Approach

• Person-Centred Counselling: Grounded in empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard, our counselling offers a safe space to explore your feelings, experiences, and hopes at your own pace.
• Psychotherapy: For those seeking deeper exploration, our psychotherapy sessions support long-term growth, helping you understand patterns, heal wounds, and build resilience.
• Trauma-Informed Practice: We recognise that trauma lives in the body as well as the mind. Our work is designed to regulate, not retraumatise—creating environments where safety is felt, not assumed.
• Rooted in Lived Experience: We honour the wisdom of lived experience. Your story matters, whether spoken aloud or quietly held, and we meet it with compassion, not evaluation.

Services We Offer

• One-to-One Therapy – face-to-face or online, tailored to your needs
• Couples Therapy – supporting relationships with empathy and understanding
• Group Therapy – fostering connection, shared learning, and community healing

Why Choose Us

We walk alongside you, never ahead of you. Healing is not linear, and we respect the pace at which change unfolds. Our commitment is to provide tools, reflections, and supportive spaces that help you reconnect with your inner voice, rebuild self-trust, and cultivate resilience.

At A Positive Start CIC, therapy is not about fixing—it’s about empowering you to grow, reconnect, and thrive.

Fees & Accessibility

At A Positive Start CIC, we believe that healing should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we offer:

• Free Initial Assessment – every client is welcomed with a no-cost first session to explore needs and ensure our services feel right for you.
• Tiered Donation-Based System – we operate on a sliding scale to make therapy affordable and inclusive:

• Low or No Income / Funded: £10–£20 per session
• Funded Sessions (Council, etc.): £25 per session
• Part-Time Employed / Retired: £25–£40 per session
• Full-Time Employed: £50–£80 per session

This flexible approach ensures that cost is never a barrier to accessing support. We trust individuals to choose the tier that reflects their circumstances, honouring both autonomy and equity.