Mindful Changes Counselling and Psychotherapy

11/06/2026

“How can a therapist help me if they’ve never been through what I’ve been through?”

I get asked this all the time.

Truth is, therapy isn’t about me saying, “I’ve been there too.” If that’s all people needed, we’d all just ring our mates and save ourselves the session fee. 😂

One of the biggest things I learnt during my training is that good therapy isn’t about my experiences – it’s about making space for yours.

It’s about being willing to sit with the uncertainty, the pain, the anxiety, the grief, or whatever’s going on, without rushing to fix it or make it disappear.

In fact, when I have nothing in common with a client’s experience, I often find myself even more curious. I’m not comparing it to my own life or making assumptions. I’m trying to understand what the meaning for THIS person.

My job isn’t to drag you into my frame of reference.

It’s to step into yours.

Because so much of life is spent running away from uncomfortable feelings. Therapy offers something different – a space to stay with them, make sense of them, and maybe discover something new about yourself along the way.

Sometimes healing doesn’t come from having all the answers.

Sometimes it comes from finally having the space to ask the right questions. 🌱

02/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month reminds us of the importance of being seen, accepted, and supported.

Research shows that le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender-diverse individuals experience better wellbeing when they have access to affirmation and strong social support. Feeling connected, understood, and able to live authentically can make a significant difference to mental health.

As therapists, allies, and communities, we all have a role in creating spaces where people feel safe to be themselves.

Because acceptance isn't just important - it can be life-changing!!!

🏳️‍⚧️💙

June is 🏳️‍🌈 Research in Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity finds that medical affirmation is associated with better well-being among transgender and gender-diverse adults, and general social support was an especially strong predictor of well-being. These findings highlight the importance of a holistic approach to gender-affirming care that supports access to medical affirmation and social connectedness. Explore the open access article: https://bit.ly/4dVpV8a

This journal is a publication of Division 44 APA: Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

21/05/2026

Project Free are empowering people to break free from addiction and criminal behaviours. 👏

Please share.

Thank you 😊

05/05/2026

Our relational patterns don’t come from nowhere.

The way we think, feel, and relate today often started as a way to stay safe and connected.

Ever find yourself overthinking, needing reassurance, or pulling away in relationships?

That’s not random. It’s learned.

Inner child work helps you understand these patterns, so you can choose to respond rather than feeling automatic reaction.

If you’re noticing things that feel hard to shift, there’s usually a reason.

Therapy offers a space to explore that with understanding, and compassion, not judgement.

If you’re looking for a space to explore, reflect and create mindful change, feel free to get in touch.

20/04/2026

MCR MARATHON RUNNER – 1% CREW ✅

42k in 4:28 hrs 💪

What an experience. The crowd was unreal and the atmosphere next level. Those last 10k was something else 🫥. I’m feeling it today: sore, but proud and accomplished.
No amount of training quite prepares you for that 😂 but I’ve taken a lot from it… especially how important pacing really is.

Massive thank you to everyone who supported and sponsored me. Every penny raised is going towards the incredible work Side by Side Counselling does, providing mental health support to those who might not otherwise be able to access it.

Sponsorship link is still open for now, if anyone would like to support and donate: https://square.link/u/z3Tmt6aX

17/04/2026

Myself and Green Room Therapy - Counselling by Joanne Green are pleased to share that we’ve officially opened our new counselling space in Moorside, Oldham. Our diaries are now open and we’re currently scheduling appointments.

We’ve created a calm, welcoming environment designed to support meaningful therapeutic work within the local community. If you’ve been considering starting talking therapy, this could be a comfortable and supportive place to begin.

With both male and female counsellors available, we offer a range of perspectives and approaches to best support individual needs.

For any enquiries or to book an appointment, feel free to message either myself or Joanne 🌱💚

16/04/2026

Running the this Sunday to raise support for Side by Side Counselling; a volunteer-led counselling service providing free therapy to people who might not otherwise access it.

Every donation helps keep this going and makes a real difference 🤍

If you can support, here’s the link: https://square.link/u/z3Tmt6aX

14/04/2026

A little update on my new therapy space!

I’ve spent the weekend getting it ready, and it’s starting to feel really calm and welcoming.

Now open in Moorside, with a few new spaces available on Mondays and Fridays.

It feels like the start of a new chapter. I’m looking forward to what’s to come. 🌱💚

07/04/2026

With me, therapy is a space to be real, not fixed.

I’m James, a qualified psychotherapist offering a mindful, relational approach to counselling. I work primarily from a humanistic, person-centred foundation, integrating psychodynamic and existential ideas, with occasional CBT techniques where helpful. This means I tailor the work to you, focusing on patterns, self-awareness, and mindful change.

I believe growth often comes through a paradox: not everything needs to be changed. Experiences such as isolation, uncertainty, or meaninglessness aren’t always “solved” through technique, but explored, understood, and made sense of in a way that feels true to you.

Alongside support, I value gentle challenge; helping you reflect on patterns in yourself and your relationships. I also have a strong interest in how wider influences, such as culture, society, and diagnostic frameworks, can shape how we see ourselves, and where appropriate, we can explore this together.

I draw on approaches such as inner child work and two-chair dialogue to support deeper self-understanding, identity, and emotional processing.

📍 Now open in Oldham (Moorside Therapy Rooms)
🗓 Mondays & Fridays | 9am – 8pm
💻 Online sessions available
💷 £50 per session

If you’re looking for a space to explore, reflect, and create mindful change, feel free to get in touch.

Registered Member MBACP offering support for Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Adoption, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Baby loss, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coercive control, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating diso...

03/04/2026

Really pleased to share that we’ll soon be opening a new counselling space in Moorside.

A calm, supportive environment offering accessible and affordable therapy for those who are seeking mental health support. This is something I’m pleased to be apart of and it’s exciting to bring it to the local Oldham community. If you’ve been thinking about starting counselling, this could be a gentle, comfortable first step. More details coming soon — watch this space!!

Mindful Changes Counselling and Psychotherapy

Green Room Therapy - Counselling by Joanne Green