Bianca, founder of Align & Flourish

About me

I’ve often found myself being the listener, the one people turn to — whether that’s within friendships, family, or in my professional roles. You are welcome exactly as you are.

Alongside my therapy work, I also teach Pilates, which grew from a recognition of how important it is to connect with the body as well as the mind. My classes incorporate elements of somatics and breathwork, supporting people to feel more grounded, present, and connected to themselves in a different way.

I’m drawn to creating spaces where people feel safe enough to be themselves, to talk openly, and to feel truly heard — whether that be in the therapy room, the Pilates studio, or a breathwork session.

My work is rooted in compassion, acceptance, and genuine human connection. I understand how easy it can be to get into the habit of carrying things alone, to be constantly putting others first and to feel unsure of quite where you stand in your own life.

How I work

My approach is person-centred, which simply means I see you as the expert in your own life. I believe that, with the right support, you already have the capacity within you to grow, heal, and find a way forward that feels right for you.

In our work together, I won’t tell you what to do or try to analyse you. Instead, I offer a safe, calm, and non-judgemental space where you can begin to explore whatever is going on for you, at your own pace. At the heart of it is the relationship we build — one where you feel heard, understood, and accepted exactly as you are.

What it’s like to work together

In sessions, I’ll be alongside you — listening with care, without judgement, and with genuine empathy. You don’t need to come with the “right words” or have everything figured out. There’s no pressure and no set agenda. We go at your pace, focusing on whatever feels most important to you in that moment.

This is your space to be open, honest, and fully yourself.

How therapy can support you

Through this process, you might begin to:

Understand yourself and your emotions more clearly

Feel more accepting of who you are

Build confidence and trust in your own decisions

Gently work through difficult or painful experiences, including grief and loss

Feel more connected — both to yourself and to others

Contact me

A space just for you

This is a space where you don’t have to hold it all together, explain everything perfectly, or be anything other than who you are. When you feel truly safe and accepted, change doesn’t need to be forced — it can happen naturally, in your own time.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
Carl Rogers
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.”
Emily Dickinson
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.”
Albert Camus

I studied Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Derby, graduating with First Class Honours. During my training, I completed a placement at Treetops Hospice, offering grief support. It was a privilege to walk alongside people during such a significant and tender time in their lives, I still work at Treetops and this experience continues to shape who I am today.

I have been in clinical practice since 2024, and in 2026 I took the step into private practice. My approach brings together my professional training, the skills I’ve developed across different roles, and my own lived experience. I work in a way that feels grounded, relational, and empowering — supporting you to reconnect with yourself and move forward in a way that feels right for you.

Experience & qualifications