MEET OUR THERAPISTS
At The Hill Counselling Practice, we recognise that in order for you to get the most out of your sessions, you need to be able to build a good relationship with your therapist. That’s why all of our therapists offer you a consultation as a way of understanding your difficulties, offer you an informed opinion as to whether psychotherapy can help and give you an initial sense of whether you'll ‘click’.
If after a consultation we think one of our team will be better match for you, we’ll let you know.
We guarantee our associate therapists are:
Fully qualified
Registered with a membership body
Registered with the ICO
Insured
We verify those details so you don’t have to!
All of our therapists work with a wide range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, low self-esteem and more but you’ll find a little about their areas of interest and specialisms in their profiles below:

JOHN DAWSON
Director I Counsellor I Psychotherapist I Clinical Supervisor
PGDip’, MBACP (ACCRED)
John has over 20yrs experience as a therapist and offers specialist counselling services for those struggling with addiction.
John is enthusiastic about CPD, he loves to learn and glean knowledge from courses, books & other therapists. Outside of practice John is happiest when out on his Harley or if it is not motorbike weather, he can be found trekking around and up Pendle Hill.
T: 07837 914430
ZOE MCPHERSON
Director I Counsellor I Psychotherapist I Clinical Supervisor
BA, MA, MBACP (ACCRED)
With experience working in palliative care settings and women's services, Zoe is an IEMT practitioner with a specialist interest in supporting those struggling with bereavement, grief and loss.
Zoe is a great bargain hunter and enjoys browsing charity shops and vintage markets for pre-loved treasures. Very family orientated, Zoe enjoys bringing everyone together & sharing her love of games, quizzes & cakes.
T: 07592 405814


MICHELLE MORLEY
Director I Counsellor I Psychotherapist
BA (HONS), PGDip’, MBACP
Michelle is an experienced psychotherapist with a specialist interest in bereavement, grief and loss, inc. pregnancy loss and infant death.
An advocate of long-term therapy - real long-standing progress takes time - Michelle believes the therapist-client relationship is a key factor in successful therapy. Michelle offers a free 30minute consultation to all prospective clients. Session fees vary, concessions & monthly subscriptions are available.
Michelle is a home bird; happiest in the autumn & winter when the days are short & evenings are spent settling in with books or a box set. When she does venture out, she is a fan of music and local arts & culture events.
T: 07803 905941
LISA BOYLE
Psychotherapist I Clinical Supervisor
BA (Hons), MBCAP
Lisa is an experienced psychotherapist with a background of working with adults & young people. Lisa is a qualified clinical supervisor and provides school staff supervision in addition to counsellor supervision.
Lisa is passionate about learning and will often be heard talking about the latest book she is reading, a podcast, or audible. Lisa loves all conversations, including the challenging, deep, and daft ones. Lisa's happy place is at the top of a hill, with a beautiful view and a flask of good coffee.
T: 07729 502568


ANIECE EDDLESTON
Counsellor I Psychotherapist
BA (Hons),PGDip', MBACP
Aniece has experience working with young people and adults in settings such as sixth form colleges and wellbeing centres. Aniece's background is in international management roles and so she has an understanding of demands and expectations in terms of work/life balance. Aniece is a bi-lingual therapist (English & French).
Aniece is a keen photographer. This along with her love of travel & architecture informs her passion for interior design and she has a keen eye for interesting & quirky features.
T: 07734 852817
E: aniece@peartreecounselling.co.uk
JAMES MARQUIS
Psychology Coach I Consultant I Trainer
BSc (Hons)
James has set up in private practice as a Professional Psychology Coach and NLP Practitioner and is also a trained in delivering Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT).
When he isn't working, James can be found up a mountain, in a forest, playing games, or around a table having meals and chats!
T: 07912 845423


SHONA LANGLEY
Psychosexual Therapist
BSc (Hons), PGDip, RegCOSRT
Shona is a Psychosexual Therapist registered with the College of Sex and Relationship Therapists. She provides therapy for people who are experiencing sexual and or relational difficulties, relationship conflict and historical sexual trauma.
Shona does a lot of trail running and enjoys spending time with her large network of running buddies. She is also somewhat of a foodie and loves to plan recipes & cook meals.
T: 07877 672183
SARAH COOPER
Counsellor I Psychotherapist
BA (Hons), PGCE, PGDip'
Sarah has worked with young people and adults over a number of years. She has extensive experience working in a school setting including leading the safeguarding and child protection teams.
Sarah has a lived experience of cancer and during her treatment, came to realise that there were parts of her life that she wanted to change but hadn’t previously had the time or space to see it. Sarah wants to offer that time & space to others to encourage movement, recovery & change.
T: 07961 032033


JODIE CLARK
Counsellor
BSc (Hons), MBACP
Jodie is a person-centred counsellor with experience working within care environments in addition to women's services. Jodie has experience of working in a solution focused way based on her role within EAP services.
Jodie has a young family who she loves taking on little adventures with their golden retriever Hank. A self-confessed bookaholic, Jodie also enjoys listening to music and podcasts.
RIZWAN REHMAN
Psychotherapist
PGDip, MBCAP
Rizwan is a person-centred counsellor with experience working with young people in a secondary school setting in addition to working in Veteran services. Rizwan is multi-lingual and practices using English, Urdu and Punjabi.
Rizwan enjoys football on the
weekends and he also enjoys walking, either locally, to Burnley & Pendle or up in the Lake District whenever the opportunity arises. He also talks about his love of a good curry.
T: 07305 137026
