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9 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy in Stoke-on-Trent
Established in 2017, Banish the Crows represents my commitment to providing accessible, person-centred psychotherapy rooted in existential and integrative principles. With over two decades of professional experience in therapeutic settings, I bring a deep understanding of human challenges and resilience to each session. My practice prioritises individual needs over clinical labels, focusing on existential exploration and personal growth. Accredited by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), I maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering an inclusive environment for all clients. Our studio in Stoke-on-Trent offers a secure, welcoming space where clients can explore their concerns without judgment.We specialise in working with diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ communities, and provide tailored support for individuals, couples, and trainee therapists. By combining existential philosophy with relational therapy, we help clients navigate life's complexities and rediscover personal meaning. Our approach values transparency, ethical practice, and community engagement, reflecting my belief in therapy as a collaborative journey rather than a prescriptive solution. The practice's small-scale structure ensures personalised attention while maintaining professional boundaries and therapeutic integrity.
Services
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Existential Coaching
Couples Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Personal Therapy
Urgent Talk Sessions
Top-Up Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of professional therapeutic experience beyond practice establishment
- Our LGBTQ+ affirmative approach creates safe spaces for diverse identities
- Existential philosophy guides our exploration of life's fundamental challenges
- BACP registration ensures adherence to professional standards
- Flexible therapy options accommodate individual client needs
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
- Professional Standards Authority (PSA)
What people say
Compassionate therapist
Safe environment
Genuine understanding
Life-changing experience
Professional expertise
Services
Existential Psychotherapy
Our existential psychotherapy explores life's fundamental challenges through a relational approach. This method helps clients find meaning in personal experiences while addressing emotional difficulties. Sessions focus on individual growth and self-understanding through collaborative dialogue.
Couples Counselling
Couples counselling addresses relationship challenges through structured sessions. We help partners improve communication and resolve conflicts while maintaining therapeutic neutrality. Our approach works with diverse relationship structures and orientations.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision supports professional therapists' development through reflective practice. We provide guidance for qualified therapists and trainees maintaining BACP requirements. Sessions focus on professional growth and ethical practice.
Personal Therapy
Personal therapy for trainee therapists fulfils course requirements while supporting professional development. Sessions explore self-awareness and therapeutic skills through experiential learning. We work with students from various training backgrounds.
Urgent Talk Sessions
Urgent talk sessions provide immediate support for pressing concerns between regular appointments. These 30-minute sessions address acute distress without replacing emergency mental health services. Availability varies by schedule.
People
Jeremy Boughey
Principal Therapist
Jeremy Boughey is an experienced BACP-registered psychotherapist with a background in existential and integrative approaches. He established Banish the Crows in 2017 after a career working with various therapeutic organisations. His practice focuses on personal growth and LGBTQ+ affirmative care while maintaining professional standards.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We primarily use existential and integrative approaches, combining relational therapy with phenomenological methods. Sessions adapt to individual needs while maintaining core therapeutic principles.
Do you work with LGBTQ+ clients?
Yes, our practice is explicitly LGBTQ+ affirmative, welcoming clients across gender and sexual identities with specialist understanding and non-judgmental support.
What are your session times?
Regular sessions available Wednesdays 10:00-18:00, Thursdays 10:00-18:00, and Saturdays 10:00-18:00. Urgent talk slots have variable availability.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes. Urgent talk sessions typically last 30 minutes with pro-rata charges.
Do you offer online therapy?
We consider telephone and video sessions (e.g., Skype) in specific circumstances, though face-to-face remains our primary therapeutic format.
What about accessibility for disabled clients?
Our Stoke-on-Trent studio has ground-floor access and disability-friendly facilities to accommodate clients with physical needs.
