Before becoming a counsellor, I worked across legal, housing, substance misuse services and education. These roles taught me a great deal about people, resilience and how heavy life can sometimes feel.

Becoming a mum shifted my understanding of identity, relationships and what it means to care for yourself while caring for somebody else. It also deepened my interest in motherhood, matrescence, attachment and the emotional reality of parenthood.

Alongside this, I support adults experiencing anxiety, low self-worth, relationship difficulties and other periods of change or uncertainty.

I welcome adults from a range of backgrounds and aim to offer counselling that feels respectful, inclusive and free from judgement.

Megan Johnson, counsellor and founder of Hillcrest Counselling

Hi, I’m Megan


BACP registered counsellor
and founder of Hillcrest Counselling.

I work with people who…

Feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure what comes next

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Are figuring out who they are in a new chapter

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Struggle with anxiety, self-doubt or low self-worth

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Are navigating parenthood or another major transition

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Want more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others

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Qualifications & Training

  • Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

  • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

  • BA (Hons) Criminology

  • Pregnancy, Infant Loss and Fertility Practitioner

  • Ongoing professional development in attachment, matrescence and parenthood

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When you’re ready,
I’m here.

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Maybe life looks different now. Maybe you do too.

If you’re thinking about counselling,
you’re welcome to get in touch or
book a free 15-minute call

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