Riverside - Centre for Personal & Professional Development
Riverside: a place to learn, grow, and create meaningful change – in yourself, your work, and your world
How can we help?
The world of personal & professional development can be a bewildering place with many options. To help you in this choice, click on our services below for some more info and to be matched with the right practitioner.
Therapies
At Riverside, we offer a range of evidence-based therapies to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Traditional talking therapies such as counselling, psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) involve working one-to-one with a qualified therapist to explore what’s affecting you and help you move forward.
If talking isn’t the right starting point, we also offer therapies that use movement, breath, sound and body-based approaches to support healing in a different way.
Here you can explore our practitioners and choose the therapist or therapy approach that best supports your next step.
- Psychotherapy and counselling
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Educational psychology
- Reiki
- Reflexology
- Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
- Sound Healing
Health & Lifestyle
Our qualified and experienced practitioners offer a range of physical, mindset and lifestyle-based approaches to help you improve your health, reduce stress, build resilience and create sustainable positive change. Whether you’re looking to support your body, calm your mind or make meaningful shifts in how you live, you can choose the practitioner whose approach best aligns with your goals.
Explore and learn about the variety of services available and contact our practitioners to take the next step towards a healthier, more balanced way of living.
- Nutrition
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Deep Tissue Massage & Movement
- Mindfulness
- Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)
- Hypnotherapy
- End of Life Doula
Professional Development
Whether you’re an individual looking to accelerate your career or a business leader aiming to develop high-performing teams, our practitioners offer coaching and consultancy designed to create real, measurable impact. We support professionals, entrepreneurs and organisations to enhance leadership, improve communication, increase resilience and drive sustainable growth.
Riverside also plays host to the Future-Proof Club and their monthly meet-ups for small business owners and entrepreneurs, creating a trusted community for connection, accountability and shared learning.
Explore our professional services to find the right support for your professional goals or organisational development
- The Future-Proof Club
- Life Coaching
- Career Coaching
- Executive Coaching
- Team Coaching
- Communication Consultancy
Groups & Courses
At Riverside we offer a range of groups, workshops and courses designed to support creativity, wellbeing, connection and personal development. From writing circles and wellbeing retreats to fitness sessions, nap clubs and seasonal programmes, our group offerings are continually evolving to reflect the needs and interests of our community.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new, reconnect with yourself or meet like-minded people, there’s a space here for you to explore, recharge and grow alongside others.
Explore our current groups and courses and check back often to see what’s new.
- Pilates
- Yoga
- The Future-Proof Club
- Small Group Nutrition
- Writing Groups
- Nap Club
- And much more!
Riverside is a vibrant centre for personal and professional development, offering a diverse range of services designed to support both personal growth and professional advancement.
We bring together a collection of expert practitioners, each dedicated to helping you enhance your life and work through tailored coaching, lifestyle changes and therapeutic services.
From our base in Whaley Bridge we’ve been a respected part of the High Peak community since 2013, dedicated to helping you enhance your skills, achieve your goals and improve your wellbeing.
Our services cover a wide spectrum, including talking and holistic therapies, professional development, health & lifestyle and much more.
We believe in providing a balanced approach to development, ensuring that you have the resources and support needed to succeed in both your personal and professional life.
We also offer a supportive environment for professionals seeking to develop their practice and collaborate with like-minded individuals. Our centre is a place for growth, where you can explore new ideas, share best practices, and connect with others.
About
Us
Meet our team
DIRECTOR | EXECUTIVE COACH
Kerry Fox PCC is Director of Riverside and founder of The Performance House. She works with leaders and teams to improve how they work together, raise standards and perform effectively in complex, high-pressure environments.
PILATES
Bruna is a Pilates teacher offering one to one sessions at all levels, from beginners to advanced. She specializes in working with sports people, but will welcome anyone who is looking to strengthen their body in an organic way.
COUNSELLOR
A person-centred and integrative counsellor, Hilary works with adults and young people with anxiety, low self-esteem, anger management, trauma, depression, self-harm, sexuality issues, addiction & substance misuse.
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Sarah is a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist, offering help for couples and individuals facing relationship and personal challenges. She is registered with UKCP.
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
COUNSELLOR
Amy is a quaIified counsellor who offers individual counselling session to adults and young people, who feel overwhelmed, embroiled in grief, stuck, or lost. She is passionate about providing a safe, supportive, non-judgemental environment so you will be able to explore the issues that are important to you.
COUNSELLOR
Dan is a Level 7 BACP-accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with a wide range of clients, mainly in the Person-Centred mode; in particular, supporting those experiencing anxiety and depression.
LIFE COACH & SUPERVISOR
AC-Accredited Master Coach: Career, Leadership and Life Coaching, a Wellbeing Expert , Strengths Practitioner and Positive Psychology Practitioner. Sandie is also a Coach Supervisor for new and experienced coaches alike.
CBT / EMDR
Wendy provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapist (EMDR) for adults and young people. She specialises in working with trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and has experience with neurodiversity.
COUNSELLOR
Helen is a qualified, experienced therapeutic counsellor working with adults, teenagers and children. She has been in private practice for 11 years and currently works as a school counsellor at 4 primary schools in the High Peak.
EMDR
Lucy is a highly trained and experienced therapist who specialises in a variety of modalities. She is a qualified EMDR therapist and has been working in the NHS for several years providing EMDR therapy for people with trauma and physical pain.
YOGA TEACHER / REIKI
Natasha is a Reika Master and Yoga Teacher. She Reiki training in 2022 and became a Yoga teacher at the end of 2023. She is also trained as an Indian head massage therapist and holds a level 2 in Quantum Regression Integration technique (QRIT). Natasha has always had an interest in spirituality and wellbeing.
- tashaschakrashed@gmail.com
- 07876 022 496
- tashaschakrashed.co.uk
NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST
Kathryn is a registered practitioner with a wealth of experience in personalised nutrition. She motivates individuals to make dietary adaptations and suitable food choices by enthusiastically intertwining nutrition science and practical advice to help them achieve their specific health goals.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Marianne is a Level 5 Sports Massage Therapist with a range of clients from office workers to elite athletes. Her own experiencing of recovering from a serious sporting injury inspired her career and she now supports others to move well, reduce pain and stay active.
PSYCHOLOGIST / yoga teacher
TAI CHI / MASSAGE
Bob is a Tai Chi instructor affiliated with the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain, a Deep Tissue massage therapist, Mindfulness teacher and End of Life Doula. He works intuitively with what your body needs combining with his 18 years of experience as a body worker.
COUNSELLOR IN TRAINING
Jo (she/her) is a counsellor in training with over 20 years of experience working in care and mental health support. She is a strong advocate for inclusion, I’m particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and women experiencing menopause-related changes.
Psychotheraputic Counsellor
Karen is a psychotherapeutic counsellor working with both adults, children and couples experiencing issues related to anxiety, panic attacks and depression, bullying, difficulties arising from childhood experiences, loneliness or low self-esteem, relationship issues, self-harm, setting boundaries, work-related stress and identity.
Occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist Samantha Reece will be joining Riverside from May 2026. More details on Samanthas practice and services coming soon.
counsellor & mindfulness practitioner
David is a counsellor and mindfulness practitioner. He believes that person-centred therapy offers a collaborative and empowering approach for self-awareness and personal growth.
COACH & COACHING SUPERVISOR
Claire is an Executive Coach, Coaching Supervisor, and Coach Educator with over 20 years’ experience in leadership roles across the public and voluntary sector organisations and over 10 as a small business owner. She is Founder of The Consciously Connected Coaching Collective and co-founder of The Group Coaching Academy.
SOUND THERAPIST
Clare has over 20 years experience in the audio industry, with a background in music, radio and sound therapy.
She holds a professional diploma in Group Sound Therapy and is a member of the International Therapeutic Sound Association. Clare conducts Gong Baths at Riverside every other Wednesday afternoon and evening.
counsellor
Jan (Yan) is a qualified integrative counsellor. He offers support to adults (18+) in the High Peak area who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a safe space to talk. In addition, Jan is a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 18 years’ experience in mental health services. He also has a deep-rooted interest in meditation and mindfulness, which Jan had taught for over 20 years.
- calmermindscounselling@proton.me
- 07949 526 690
PRACTITIONER
Riverside – Centre for Personal & Professional Development is always looking for skilled and established practitioners in the health, wellbeing and personal development industries to operate from our centre in Whaley Bridge. If you are looking for the best of both worlds – a self-employed life with ready made colleagues. Get in touch.
News
The latest news from Riverside Wellbeing
NEW for 2026 Gong Meditation Sessions by Feeling Sound
What is a gong meditation session? Together we practise gently focusing our attention during a guided meditation, immersing ourselves in the soothing vibrations of a gong (and other musical instruments) These unique events weave sound, soundscapes and music within a guided meditative practice, perfect for those who are new or have previously struggled to meditate. Sound offers a softer, gentler entry route. These sessions are designed to promote deep relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being. No experience required, beginners are welcome. This isn’t just a guided meditation session! Each week, we explore a variety of secular meditation techniques, so that you can begin to create a regular personalised practice at
Relax Generations Presents: Feel Good Fridays
A monthly session focussing on positive mental health and emotional resilience. These monthly deep breathing and imaginative guided imagery sessions will guide children through a fully immersive meditation experience enveloping all the senses. There will be a different theme each month using sounds , smells and guided imagery to produce deep relaxation and leave the world , the week and normal life behind for an hour. “SSSH ! Do you hear that?The leaves outside are whisperingthe stars are stretching their toesAnd the air is filled with tiny invisible sparkles You have just stepped into a secret space – a place where stories live and dreams like to wander.This is NO ordinary room ,
Nap Club continues into 2026!
✨ Nap Club continues Whaley Bridge 🍂 In 2026, I’ll be holding space for rest at the beautiful Riverside Wellbeing ,a quiet sanctuary by the river where your nervous system can exhale and your spirit can soften. Nap Club isn’t just a yoga nidra class, it’s a guided deep rest experience designed to meet the season, honour your inner cycles, and offer a pause from the pace of life. Each session includes grounding practices, a luxurious yoga nidra journey, and time to reflect or simply be. It’s a space for you to come home to yourself, held in warmth, care, and community. 🧡Come and lie down. Let it all go. You don’t have to