The Three ‘B’s

My name is Tetiana Brotherton. I am an Integrative Counsellor and the founder of 3B Counselling. My 3B philosophy incorporates Being, Believing, Becoming.

‘Being’ means offering a grounded, non-judgmental presence where clients feel truly seen and understood. Whether you are navigating shame, compulsive behaviours, trauma or relational pain, the therapeutic relationship itself becomes a safe space for honesty and healing. It is a space for you to explore your emotions, stories and experiences that may have never been voiced before; a space for developing awareness around thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations; a space to start recognising your patterns and reconnecting with yourself.

‘Believing’ is an invitation to clients to explore their beliefs about self, others and the world with gentleness rather than self-criticism. As our work deepens, we explore how past experiences might hold you back or make you feel stuck. I support you in developing more empowering and compassionate ways of seeing yourself; help you to replace shame and guilt with understanding; foster self-awareness to enable you to regain control over your life and enhance relationships with people around you, creating meaningful and lasting change.

‘Becoming’ is not about ‘fixing’ – it is about growing and integrating new ways of being to move forward. Together we explore and develop healthier coping strategies, look at ways to improve and maintain relationships, to help you move towards a life that is more authentic and fulfilling.

3B Philosophy

Areas I Can Help With

  • Sex and pornography addiction
  • Compulsive sexual behaviour
  • Couples therapy
  • Affairs and infidelity
  • Relationship and intimacy difficulties
  • Shame, guilt, and self-criticism
  • Early attachment wounds
  • Trauma and emotional regulation
  • Self-worth and self-esteem

Why I Specialise in Sex Addiction

In my early clinical work, I noticed that some clients used compulsive sexual behaviours as a coping strategy to manage stress, anxiety, anger, shame and other challenging emotions, unmet relational needs. This inspired me to study the deep, often misunderstood and mistreated nature of compulsive sexual behaviour and how best to support clients struggling with it.

One might argue whether it is addiction and how it can be treated. I conduct an in-depth assessment that can help answer those questions and provide a thorough understanding of what’s beneath the surface and whether it causes any detrimental effects to one’s life.

I understand how isolating and confusing it can feel to struggle with it. You are not alone — and you are not broken. Together, we explore what is going on for you, work through shame, and gently reconnect you with a sense of agency, clarity, and self-worth. We work collaboratively to help you move forward.

Training, Qualifications and Experience

I am an Integrative Counsellor, trained at Stockport College. I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 Diploma in Working with Sex Addiction: Individuals and Couples, an area in which I have chosen to specialise.

I have built up several years’ experience in my private practice, working in a charity sector, providing short-term solution-focused counselling services to clients referred via employee assistance programmes (EAP), and as a school counsellor. I continue to extend and enhance my knowledge and experience and am working towards accreditation in other specialised sectors.

I am a member of the BACP (The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework, its principles and values.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) training for working with couples
  • Therapy Institute – Certificate in working with couples
  • CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Working with Sex Addiction: Individuals and Couples
  • SEG Awards ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • SEG Awards ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling
  • Certificate in Foundation Course in Gestalt Counselling
  • Certificate in Trauma and the Role of Shame
  • Certificate in Mental Health First Aid

My Fees

After a free initial telephone session, my fees are as follows:

Individual Counselling

  • £60 per 50-minute session and can take place online or in person in Stockport.
  • Six sessions are priced at a total of £330 (£55 per session).

Sex Addiction and Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Therapy 

  • £70 per 50-minute session.
  • Six sessions are priced at a total of £390 (£65 per session).
  • These sessions are suitable for individuals navigating compulsive sexual patterns, porn/online behaviour, or intimacy difficulties. 

Couples Counselling 

  • £80 per 60-minute session or £120 per 90-minute session.
  • Six sessions are priced at a total of £450 (£75 per session).
  • Couples sessions focus on rebuilding connection, understanding patterns and addressing relational or intimacy difficulties; includes couples affected by the impact of compulsive sexual behaviour.

Concessions/Reduced Rates

I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces for students, those on low income or individuals facing financial difficulties, refugees. Please ask about availability.