Our Collective Commitment to Client Care

About Us

Starting therapy requires trust, and we believe transparency about our professional standards is essential. Indigo Thinking is a collective of highly trained Relational Psychotherapeutic Counsellors and Advanced Trainees. We are united by a shared standard of care and a core commitment to ensuring you receive the best possible therapeutic experience.

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Benefiting You

Most solo practitioners work alone, but our model is different. The collective structure is not just for our counsellors’ professional development; it’s a dedicated system designed to ensure your counsellor is always practising at their most effective.

Maximum Safety and Ethical Rigour

Our counsellors participate in regular, confidential peer support and guidance. This collaborative environment ensures that when a counsellor encounters a complex ethical dilemma or a challenging clinical situation, they have immediate access to the collective wisdom of their highly experienced colleagues.

What This Means for You: You can be confident your counsellor is supported by a robust ethical framework, leading to more thoughtful decision-making and a higher standard of care throughout your therapeutic journey.

Clinical Excellence and Current Expertise

The collective fosters a culture of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and shared learning. Our members regularly discuss new research, training, and clinical insights from a diverse range of specialisms.

What This Means for You: Your counsellor is not static; they are actively growing their skills and expanding their clinical understanding. You benefit from a practitioner who is reflective, resilient, and equipped with the most current insights in Relational Psychotherapeutic Counselling.

Rigorous Training and Enhanced Supervision

Our collective includes both fully UKCP Registered Counsellors and Advanced Trainees who are nearing the end of their extensive training. They are not merely students; they are skilled practitioners whose work is subject to a high level of scrutiny and enhanced clinical supervision under the collective’s oversight.

What This Means for You: When you work with one of our counsellors, you benefit from a high-quality, closely supervised therapeutic approach. This dual commitment to excellence and supervision ensures the service remains professional and ethically sound.

Our counsellors

Meet Our Members

Every member of Indigo Thinking is either fully registered or working rigorously toward registration with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). To meet our individual members and view their professional status and specialisms

Paula Haigh

Clare Connor

Advanced Trainee

Practice Location: Scarborough

Top Specialities: Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD

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Paula Haigh

Paula Haigh

Advanced Trainee

Practice Location: Northallerton

Top Specialities: Relationship Issues, Women’s Issues, Bereavement

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Kelly Maton

Kelly Maton

Advanced Trainee

Practice Location: Pickering

Top Specialities: Bereavement

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Simon Obrien

Simon O'Brien

Advanced Trainee

Practice Location: Hebden Bridge

Top Specialities: Alcohol Use, Men’s Issues, Childhood Neglect

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Rachel Scanlan

Rachel Scanlan

Advanced Trainee

Practice Location: Bridlington, Driffield, Filey

Top Specialities: Trauma and PTSD, Women’s Issues, Bereavement

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Dennis Uttridge

Dennis Uttridge

Advanced Trainee

Practice Location: Livingston, West Lothian

Top Specialities: Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Disturbance

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Nikki Wright

Nikki Wright

Qualified (UKCP Accredited)

Practice Location: Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar

Top Specialities: Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Bereavement

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Rachel Scanlan

Rachel Scanlan

Advanced Trainee

Practice Location: Bridlington, Driffield, Filey

Top Specialities: Trauma and PTSD, Women’s Issues, Bereavement

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Dennis Uttridge

Dennis Uttridge

Advanced Trainee

Practice Location: Livingston, West Lothian

Top Specialities: Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Disturbance

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Nikki Wright

Nikki Wright

Qualified (UKCP Accredited)

Practice Location: Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar

Top Specialities: Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Bereavement

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Better Together

Working Alongside

Our Counsellors work directly with individuals but we also support some key organisations

Age UK
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