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Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated on 11 June 2025.

We at Paul Madden Counselling and Psychotherapy are committed to making our website, www.paulmaddencounselling.co.uk, accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.

We are actively working to improve the user experience for all visitors and aim to comply with current accessibility standards where reasonably possible.

If you experience any difficulty accessing content on this website or have suggestions for how we can improve accessibility, please get in touch at paul@paulmaddencounselling.co.uk. We value your feedback and are here to support all users in accessing the information and services they need.

What web accessibility is

Web accessibility means designing and developing a website in a way that ensures all visitors — including those with disabilities — can access and use it with ease.

An accessible site allows people with a range of visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments to navigate, understand, and interact with content in a way that is as equivalent as possible to the experience of other users.

Accessibility is achieved through:

The features and settings of the device or system being used (such as screen readers or voice navigation tools)
Compatibility with assistive technologies, including screen readers, text-to-speech software, alternative keyboards, and more
Careful design choices, such as clear navigation, readable text, and good colour contrast

At Paul Madden Counselling and Psychotherapy, we are committed to supporting accessibility and are working toward making our site inclusive for all.

Accessibility adjustments on this site

We have adapted this website in accordance with the WCAG 2.1 guidelines, and have aimed to meet the AA level of accessibility. Our goal is to ensure that all visitors — including those using assistive technologies — can access content with ease, clarity, and independence.

This site is designed to work with a range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, keyboard navigation, and browser accessibility tools. As part of this commitment, we have taken the following steps:

Used the Accessibility Wizard to identify and address potential issues
Set the language of the site to assist screen readers and browsers
Ordered content logically to support intuitive page navigation
Defined clear and consistent heading structures on all pages
Added alternative text descriptions to all meaningful images
Chosen colour combinations that meet recommended contrast ratios
Reduced or avoided the use of motion and animations where possible
Ensured that any video, audio, or downloadable content is accessible

I am committed to ongoing improvement and welcome feedback. If you experience any barriers while using this site, please contact us at paul@paulmaddencounselling.co.uk so we can continue to improve your experience.

Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content

While we strive to ensure full accessibility across all areas of this website, some pages contain third-party content that is not under the direct control of Paul Madden Counselling and Psychotherapy. As a result, certain accessibility limitations may apply.

These include content or functionality provided by services such as:

Calendly, Acuity Scheduling, YouTube, Google Maps, Zoom

As this content is managed externally, we cannot guarantee full compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards for these elements. Therefore, we declare partial compliance for these specific areas.

I am committed to working with accessible third-party tools wherever possible and welcome your feedback. If you encounter any issues accessing content, please contact us at paul@paulmaddencounselling.co.uk, and we will do our best to offer support or alternative access.

Requests, issues, and suggestions

I am committed to making this website accessible and inclusive for all visitors. If you encounter any accessibility issues, have suggestions for improvement, or need further assistance using the site, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

You can contact:

Name: Paul Madden
Telephone: 07595245814
Email: paul@paulmaddencounselling.co.uk