Meet miles

Portrait of Miles, Person-Centred Therapist at Polaris Counselling Hub in Aberdeen

Hi I’m Miles

I’m a Person-Centred Therapist with a deep belief that the relationship is key to therapy, and that together we can build a space for healing to begin where you can feel safe, seen and truly heard.

At the heart of my practice is the belief that you are the expert on your own life. I don’t come with a fixed agenda, but instead offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore whatever you’re carrying, at your own pace. Together, we’ll work towards understanding, connection and the changes that matter to you.

Alongside my role as a therapist, I am a primary school teacher and have volunteered as a counsellor with Childline, roles where I have consistently seen the power of empathy, trust and being truly listened to. These experiences still guide me today.

Personally, I’m a bit of a geek at heart; chilled, grounded and always up for exploring the rich inner worlds that make each of us unique. You don’t need to have the “right” words, just come as you are. I’ll walk alongside you from there.

Creative Approaches

I enjoy exploring creative and playful approaches to meet you where you are. I am trained in Sand Tray Therapy as an option to help express what can be hard to put into words. As a visual communicator, I enjoy a good metaphor or visual, something which may come naturally as a means of communication for you. I’m also currently researching the use of Dungeons & Dragons as a therapeutic approach as part of my Masters, exploring how imaginative storytelling can support healing and self-understanding. I happily offer these approaches as I am committed to being open and flexible to the many ways people explore their inner worlds, especially those who may not connect with traditional “talk therapy” alone.

Qualifications

  • Person-Centred Counselling PGDip – University of Aberdeen

  • Sand Tray Informed Practitioner

  • D&D Therapy Practitioner & Researcher

Registrations

BACP: 01038247

COSCA: 6189

ICO: ZB927215

£70 per 50 minute in-person or online session

Book an appointment with Miles

Book your free 30 minute consultation with Miles to make sure you’re the right fit and ask any questions you have. No pressure, no hard sales, just a friendly chat!

services offered

  • Scrabble tiles spelling 'Who Are You' on a pale background, representing adult self-exploration in Therapy

    Adults

    A supportive Counselling space for Adults in Aberdeen. I offer in-person and online Therapy tailored to help you navigate anxiety, trauma, identity, relationships and life transitions, with compassion, curiosity and respect for your unique story.

  • Young child engaged in a therapeutic Sand Tray activity, representing child-centred Counselling support

    Children & Young People

    Therapy for Children and Young People in Aberdeen that meets them where they are through play, creativity and connection. I provide in-person Counselling to support emotional development, confidence and resilience in a safe, welcoming space.

  • Sand Tray Therapy space with miniature figures and soft natural light, offering a calm and creative setting for symbolic emotional exploration

    Sand Tray Therapy

    A calm, focused therapy space prepared for sand tray work — where miniature figures, creativity and hands-on exploration offer a safe and symbolic way to express what words sometimes can’t.

  • Therapy room set up for a Dungeons & Dragons session, with miniatures and dice on a grid map between two armchairs in a calm, inviting space

    D&D Therapy

    A welcoming Therapy space set up for Dungeons & Dragons-based sessions, where creativity, storytelling and connection support emotional growth and self-exploration.

CONTACT Miles

Miles, Person-Centred Therapist at Polaris Counselling Hub in Aberdeen, smiling while seated in the Therapy space