Zoe Cliffe, BACP

"We cannot change, we cannot move away from what we are, until we thoroughly accept what we are. Then change seems to come about almost unnoticed." — Carl Rogers

Zoe Cliffe is a Person-Centred Therapist who draws on the humanistic philosophy of Carl Rogers to offer a compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. She provides a calm, psychologically safe environment in which people are listened to and treated with respect and empathy. Zoe is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes professional affiliation with a national counselling organisation.

Working from a client-centred stance, Zoe approaches each person as the expert on their own life, allowing sessions to unfold at a pace that feels right for the individual. Conversations focus on whatever thoughts, feelings, or experiences are brought into the room, with the aim of increasing understanding of personal responses and opening up fresh perspectives. When useful, Zoe offers practical, straightforward tools to support coping between meetings, including grounding exercises, breathwork, thought defusion, and visualisation techniques.

People who work with Zoe often report an immediate sense of relief and an ability to speak openly without fear of judgment. Her practice emphasises clarity, resilience, and reconnection with self, and seeks to support growing self-awareness, confidence, and acceptance. Therapy with Zoe is presented as a warm, collaborative partnership that helps individuals navigate life’s challenges and move forward in ways that feel authentic. She is available to accompany those who wish to work towards meaningful, lasting change.