About The Change Agency

Welcome to The Change Agency Towers our counselling and Therapy hub located in St Helens, UK. We are really proud of our practice and have decorated and furnished our rooms with lots of care which means that you can feel relaxed and calm every time you visit us. It’s our attention to detail that makes all the difference.

Our building is located in the cultural quarter of St Helens and has been there for a very long time! We have lovingly restored it to all it’s glory and clients often tell us that is has a “lovely and homely” feel to it. We are proud of that and think that the therapy hub reflects the way that we work.

We have a modern (and very stripey) reception area where you can enjoy a coffee whilst you wait and four other therapy rooms. Some have big squishy corner sofas and lots of space for groups. Others are more intimate for one to one sessions. Wherever we see you, you can be assured of both confidentiality and a really warm welcome.

Maybe you have a preconceived idea that therapy rooms are clinical and characterless? You couldn’t be more wrong. We tried to put ourselves into your shoes as clients. What might you be looking for when you come along to meet with your therapist? We have created relaxing, and professional rooms which are totally private and somewhere that you can truly share what’s happening in your world
Every room in our hub is beautifully decorated, our chairs and sofas are wonderfully relaxing and each room had its own individual distinct style. We love colour and art too. Many of our pictures have been created by clients expressing how they are feeling artistically. We even have a “wall of feelings”. You can write down how you are feeling on a sticky note and leave it on our wall till next time!

My training, work experience and any achievement

Vinny Mather

It’s been said that Vinny’s eyes twinkle when he works – he has the undeniable talent of appreciating and understanding a client’s needs.
With the ability to soothe and support merely by being present, Vinny is the personification of a hug. There’s a certain sense of reassurance always at hand when he is around. He is honest, straightforward and has an aptitude to understand and identify with the world of others.
Vinny loves to listen to older, wiser people and to learn from their experiences. His own life has often been difficult, but took a positive turn when he himself sought counselling during a tough time. Inspired by his experience Vinny resolved to become a counsellor and found suddenly, a spark had been ignited.

Dee Barker

Due to what could only be described as a sparkling personality, we christened Dee, Tenacious D – her tenacity, humour and zest for life is infectious, agreed by the team and clients alike. She has a positive energy that can transform the atmosphere of a room simply by arriving. It’s no surprise that clients relish their time with Dee. With a firm belief that everyone can flourish, thrive, regain and lead a fulfilled life – she has a natural instinct of connecting clients to their potential.

Alan Crawford

The Guru, The Daddy, The font of all wisdom. Maybe a little overstated but how else can you describe a man dubbed ‘The Zen Master’. Alan is spirituality and humanity mixed with rock and roll and dreadlocks! He plays a mean guitar and has the voice of a rock god. Combine this with his wonderful, calming presence which instantly soothes and calms the most active of minds, and you have an inkling of Alan’s individuality. His very being is calm and peaceful with the ability to reach out to clients on every level. Alan can impact on you with calm and care without you even realising it.

Leanne Orrick

We all agree that she is our unassuming warrior. Leanne may seem quiet to begin with, but in time her depths, strengths and endless list of talents are obvious for all to see. Creative, quirky and peaceful is Leanne, a seeker of truth and meaning. In your world she offers a calm reassurance, she serenely offers you a hand toward change.
This lady’s creativity knows no bounds and somehow this, intertwined with her sharp sense of humour and wonderful turn of phrase makes for a truly unique and engaging personality.
Leanne is an original – a completely individual one off.

Rachelle Schofield

Meet Rachelle – definitely not Rachel!
At her core she has the strength and resilience borne from her own life experiences, she is vivacious and lively and has a smile that lights up the dullest of rooms.
“Rachelle has a smile that melts hearts” says Karen “ and she seems to pass this smle on wherever she goes!”
She is unique, her being is authentic and she has an innate gift for building solid relationships with clients, colleagues and friends alike.
Clients engage with Rachelle’s undeniable warmth, and the profound amount of support she extends to each individual case and their transition towards change.
Whilst she appreciates our green and pleasant planet, she is at her happiest whilst pitching a tent and star gazing on a clear night – she also loves a good rock concert! With a great respect for all kinds of music genres and a love for both the tranquil and noisy aspects of life; you can begin to sense the Rachelle that we know and love.

Karen Harris
The essential ingredients to make your own Karen are:
Warmth
A hint (and a bit more) of confidence
A (definite) dash of composure and poise
She has a compassionate nature. She is passionate about helping people who may not be able to help themselves.
Karen impresses each and every person she meets with her strength, her dependability and her compassion. With each exchange – client, friend or stranger, she makes every individual feel special. That’s because to her, they are.

Further Information

Are you struggling to make sense of things in your life?

You might not know exactly what’s wrong but you do know that something isn’t quite right. Clients book in with us for lots of different reasons. Some may be dealing with life events which have left them in need of extra support and others are coping with mental health challenges. Others may need a little help to work things out . That’s where we come in. We can help you to look at your life; where you are now, and where you want to be. We can’t change things which may have happened to you along the way but we may be able to help you look back on them a little differently. We can help you to understand you and your world. We can also support you to make changes leading to you discovering your potential self.

I feel depressed
I feel anxious
I feel suicidal
I feel stressed


Working on me
Maybe you are on our site as you have a specific goal that you want to work towards in your life. Maybe you are looking to be the best possible version of you. We can help you achieve this and support you each step of the way. Setting realistic, achievable goals to get you further towards the life you truly desire. Maybe we can help you to relax more by teaching you all about meditation and incorporating mindfulness into your every day life. How about we work on self care? All these things add up to a more relaxed, content you.

My Time managment
I need motivation
I need to find my purpose
Help setting goals
Self care

I have a specific issue

You may have landed on this page and are looking for some help because you have a specific issue that you want to work on with us. You may have already experienced counseling elsewhere. Here at The Change Agency we realise that a‘one size fits all’ approach just doesn’t work out for our clients. We tailor our therapy to exactly match your needs. We work with whatever you bring and explore everything around it.

Bereavement
Phobias
Relationship worries
Anxiety-attack
Stress