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Your Trusted Counselling Partner in Stoke-on-Trent
Established in 2017, Banish the Crows is an independent counselling and psychotherapy practice based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Founded by Jeremy Boughey, a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP) and therapist accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), the practice prioritises client-centred care over institutional protocols. Our approach is grounded in existential and integrative psychotherapy, focusing on the individual's lived experience rather than diagnostic labels. We specialise in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, embracing Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) principles to create a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration.With over two decades of experience across various organisations, Jeremy brings a commitment to personal growth, emotional resilience, and ethical practice. Our services include one-to-one therapy, couples counselling, existential coaching, and clinical supervision for therapists. We work with clients aged 16 and above, offering flexible session formats while maintaining strict confidentiality. Our philosophy recognises life's inherent challenges and supports clients in finding meaning through relational, humanistic-existential methods. We maintain a small, intimate practice to ensure high-quality, personalised care aligned with our values of inclusivity and progressive attitudes towards mental health.
Services
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Existential Coaching
Couples Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in client-centred therapy
- LGBTQ+ affirmative practice with GSRD expertise
- Existential-humanistic approach prioritising personal meaning
- BACP-registered and PSA-accredited therapist
- Flexible, inclusive sessions for diverse client needs
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Professional Standards Authority (PSA)
What people say
Compassionate and skilled therapist
Safe and non-judgmental space
Transformative experience
Supportive and understanding
Improved confidence and well-being
Services
Counselling
Short-term, goal-oriented counselling sessions addressing specific life challenges. Our approach combines existential insights with practical problem-solving to help clients navigate transitions, relationships, and emotional difficulties. Sessions focus on building resilience and self-awareness through a non-pathologising framework that values personal experience. Clients benefit from structured support tailored to their unique circumstances.
Psychotherapy
In-depth, longer-term psychotherapy exploring core patterns and existential concerns. Using integrative methods grounded in phenomenological principles, we examine how past experiences shape present challenges. This service supports profound personal transformation through sustained exploration of identity, meaning, and relational dynamics in a safe therapeutic environment.
Existential Coaching
Existential coaching focusing on life purpose and personal growth. This service helps clients confront fundamental questions about meaning and authenticity through structured dialogue. We support individuals navigating career changes, identity exploration, or philosophical dilemmas using a framework that values personal agency and self-discovery.
Couples Therapy
Specialised therapy for couples addressing relational challenges. Our approach combines systemic perspectives with existential insights to improve communication and understanding. Sessions focus on creating shared meaning while respecting individual needs, helping partners navigate conflicts and strengthen emotional connections through collaborative exploration.
Clinical Supervision
Professional supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists. This service provides a reflective space for practitioners to develop their skills while maintaining ethical standards. Supervision incorporates existential principles to support therapists' personal and professional growth, ensuring they maintain effective therapeutic relationships with their clients.
People
Jeremy Boughey
Principal Therapist
Jeremy Boughey is a BACP-registered psychotherapist with over 20 years' experience in mental health. He specialises in existential-humanistic therapy and LGBTQ+ affirmative practice. His background includes working across various organisations before establishing Banish the Crows in 2017 to provide client-centred therapy without institutional constraints.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We primarily use existential-humanistic and integrative approaches, combining phenomenological principles with practical techniques tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
While we prefer face-to-face sessions, telephone and SKYPE therapy may be considered in specific circumstances after initial assessment.
Are your services LGBTQ+ inclusive?
Yes, we provide fully LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy aligned with Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) principles.
What are your emergency support options?
We offer 'Urgent Talk' drop-in slots for pressing concerns between scheduled sessions, though this isn't a crisis service.
Do you work with young people?
We accept clients aged 16+ and may consider younger individuals with parental involvement and appropriate capacity for therapy.
Can I return for follow-up sessions after completing therapy?
Yes, we offer 'Top-Up' sessions for previous clients needing additional support with new or ongoing challenges.
