
I founded Talk Buddy with one clear aim: to make professional support more flexible, more human, and more responsive to individual needs.
I am a qualified, BACP-registered counsellor with extensive experience supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges. I always shape my approach around each person’s unique needs — because no two people are the same.
With a background in public service, and mental health, I bring a calm, empathetic, and judgement-free approach to my work. I believe therapy should feel human, not clinical, and be shaped around you.
I am also a fully qualified and insured clinical hypnotherapist and a member of The British Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Having worked in the emergency services. I am trained to stay calm and focused in high-pressure, high-stakes situations. I now use that real-world experience to help clients who face pressure, scrutiny, or fear of failure.
My focus is always the same: helping you feel seen, supported, and better equipped to understand and manage whatever you're going through.
“I never thought counselling was for me, but Brian made it feel straightforward and comfortable. He helped me open up about things I hadn't spoken about in years.”
C Granger, 48 years (names changed to protect privacy)
