Counselling in BL2

Judith Lamb
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bolton BL2
Taking a brave first step into seeking help through counselling can feel so difficult and yet it potentially could be life changing. I understand how that feels and hope that my natural warm persona and training in person centred counselling would enable you to begin that process. Additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as extensive continued professional development allows an integrative style of work that can help with a wide range of issues and needs. Working from home as a private counsellor as well as having been employed by a local school provides a perfect balance of experiences and skills to offer help.
Taking a brave first step into seeking help through counselling can feel so difficult and yet it potentially could be life changing. I understand how that feels and hope that my natural warm persona and training in person centred counselling would enable you to begin that process. Additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as extensive continued professional development allows an integrative style of work that can help with a wide range of issues and needs. Working from home as a private counsellor as well as having been employed by a local school provides a perfect balance of experiences and skills to offer help.

Power Therapy UK
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Bolton BL2 (Online Only)
Do you feel like a pressure cooker ready to explode? Do you feel lost and that every way you turn issues arise? Are you getting angry at people for no reason? Or feeling so down and desperate you don’t know which way to turn? It can be overwhelming sometimes even thinking about asking for help when as a culture we are supposed to be able to cope with everyday pressures. Life changing experiences and challenges such as loss, trauma or redundancy can cause unbelievable stresses on an already stressful life. It is all to easy to become stuck in a rut or to begin to struggle with daily life with all the competing pressures we face.
Do you feel like a pressure cooker ready to explode? Do you feel lost and that every way you turn issues arise? Are you getting angry at people for no reason? Or feeling so down and desperate you don’t know which way to turn? It can be overwhelming sometimes even thinking about asking for help when as a culture we are supposed to be able to cope with everyday pressures. Life changing experiences and challenges such as loss, trauma or redundancy can cause unbelievable stresses on an already stressful life. It is all to easy to become stuck in a rut or to begin to struggle with daily life with all the competing pressures we face.

BeSeenBeHeard Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bolton BL2 (Online Only)
I'm Jamie, the founder of BeSeenBeHeard Counselling. Sharing your thoughts with a counsellor may seem daunting, but I'm here to reassure you that with the right counselling support you can work through difficult and distressing situations. Whether your concerns are significant or minor, I am here to help support you therapeutically while we work through your presenting issue(s). Feel free to connect with me via text, WhatsApp, phone call or email for a free 15 minute consultation to explore the possibly of working together and if I am the right person to support you.
I'm Jamie, the founder of BeSeenBeHeard Counselling. Sharing your thoughts with a counsellor may seem daunting, but I'm here to reassure you that with the right counselling support you can work through difficult and distressing situations. Whether your concerns are significant or minor, I am here to help support you therapeutically while we work through your presenting issue(s). Feel free to connect with me via text, WhatsApp, phone call or email for a free 15 minute consultation to explore the possibly of working together and if I am the right person to support you.

Anita Thorne Mbacp
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Bolton BL2
I am a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist, practising in Person Centred, Integrative and CBT therapies. I offer face to face sessions in a therapeutic, safe, confidential setting. Alongside this I also use both online and telephone counselling platforms. I have experience within many areas including issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental abuse, mental health, anxiety, work related stress, addiction & family issues
I am a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist, practising in Person Centred, Integrative and CBT therapies. I offer face to face sessions in a therapeutic, safe, confidential setting. Alongside this I also use both online and telephone counselling platforms. I have experience within many areas including issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental abuse, mental health, anxiety, work related stress, addiction & family issues

Dr Zara Irani
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bolton BL2
TA is the study of personality & communication, it seeks to help us develop an awareness & means of understanding ourselves (thoughts, feelings, behaviours) & others. It's a modality concerned with creating positive change. TA therapists devise treatment plans, which identify client needs. This is something we explore together with scope to adapt as necessary. It will take time for trust & a sense of safety to develop. This helps to create a therapeutic alliance & for relational depth & greater understanding of self to be encountered & integrated. We will explore your past in order to understand your present circumstances.
TA is the study of personality & communication, it seeks to help us develop an awareness & means of understanding ourselves (thoughts, feelings, behaviours) & others. It's a modality concerned with creating positive change. TA therapists devise treatment plans, which identify client needs. This is something we explore together with scope to adapt as necessary. It will take time for trust & a sense of safety to develop. This helps to create a therapeutic alliance & for relational depth & greater understanding of self to be encountered & integrated. We will explore your past in order to understand your present circumstances.

Viola Robinson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Bolton BL2
I am an experienced therapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor working with adult’s age 18+, providing compassionate, professional and ethical service in accordance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a passion for helping people through my various training and experiences with cultural sensitivity. I offer my services to help you achieve healing and growth with situations you might be struggling with by gaining insight/skills in raising awareness, remove stigma to help you cope healthily with life’s challenges and be able to live and enjoy your life.
I am an experienced therapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor working with adult’s age 18+, providing compassionate, professional and ethical service in accordance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a passion for helping people through my various training and experiences with cultural sensitivity. I offer my services to help you achieve healing and growth with situations you might be struggling with by gaining insight/skills in raising awareness, remove stigma to help you cope healthily with life’s challenges and be able to live and enjoy your life.

Breakthrough Counselling
Psychotherapist
Verified
Bolton BL2
I have been offering listening support in various roles for the past 10 years. I am able to help you with anger, depression, bullying, relationships, anxiety, confidence, loneliness, isolation and many more. Do you sometimes feel suicidal and feel there is no way forward? I can provide you with a listening empathic ear, to understand why you feel suicidal and work with you, so that you may find the reason why, and work with with you to see a better future.
I have been offering listening support in various roles for the past 10 years. I am able to help you with anger, depression, bullying, relationships, anxiety, confidence, loneliness, isolation and many more. Do you sometimes feel suicidal and feel there is no way forward? I can provide you with a listening empathic ear, to understand why you feel suicidal and work with you, so that you may find the reason why, and work with with you to see a better future.

Elsa da Cruz
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Bolton BL2
Life has up and downs and we all will struggle in some point in our lives. However, sometimes we develop mental and emotional conditions out of what our struggles. If you want someone to talk and help you with these struggles and issues therapy can help. If you feel low self Esteem, depression, mood disorder and anxiety and have suicidal thoughts or you just want someone to talk, I am your therapist. My clients are man and women of different ages they feel they can trust me and that I intuitively can feel their deep issues and help them see it too. My clients were open to change and healing and with my help they find their path.
Life has up and downs and we all will struggle in some point in our lives. However, sometimes we develop mental and emotional conditions out of what our struggles. If you want someone to talk and help you with these struggles and issues therapy can help. If you feel low self Esteem, depression, mood disorder and anxiety and have suicidal thoughts or you just want someone to talk, I am your therapist. My clients are man and women of different ages they feel they can trust me and that I intuitively can feel their deep issues and help them see it too. My clients were open to change and healing and with my help they find their path.

AIMS Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bolton BL2
As an integrative counsellor, I employ a friendly range of techniques and therapeutic methods. My diverse toolkit allows me to tailor my approach to a person's requirements, and needs, either in person or online. I work ethically and follow guidelines, It is the client who is the focus. My office is in Blackpool, which is easily accessible from most areas. I can help you with any of the following: anxiety, depression; grief and bereavement; childhood inherited trauma; coercive control; relationships; self-development. Anger, inner emotions, care of self.
As an integrative counsellor, I employ a friendly range of techniques and therapeutic methods. My diverse toolkit allows me to tailor my approach to a person's requirements, and needs, either in person or online. I work ethically and follow guidelines, It is the client who is the focus. My office is in Blackpool, which is easily accessible from most areas. I can help you with any of the following: anxiety, depression; grief and bereavement; childhood inherited trauma; coercive control; relationships; self-development. Anger, inner emotions, care of self.

Chris Oxborrow
MA
Ainsworth BL2
You may feel you manage well in most areas of your life but you experience stress in one particular life domain - maybe work, something from your past or your sense of achievement. I have 11 years post qualifying experience supporting clients with issues including trauma, mental health difficulties and challenging life circumstances in the social care, mental health fields and private practice, with adults, children/young people and groups. I work in collaboration with you to address issues which might be causing disruption to your sense of identity, control and achievement, your self-esteem, quality of life or relationships.
You may feel you manage well in most areas of your life but you experience stress in one particular life domain - maybe work, something from your past or your sense of achievement. I have 11 years post qualifying experience supporting clients with issues including trauma, mental health difficulties and challenging life circumstances in the social care, mental health fields and private practice, with adults, children/young people and groups. I work in collaboration with you to address issues which might be causing disruption to your sense of identity, control and achievement, your self-esteem, quality of life or relationships.

Dr Danielle Gerson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Radcliffe BL2
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a compassionate, experienced, kind clinical psychologist? Perhaps you feel a bit stuck, as though you can't make sense of why you are feeling the way you are, or struggling to take the steps you need to move forwards? Do you feel low, anxious, a bit lost or guilty and are finding this is getting in the way of your life? Maybe you struggle with the idea that you do deserve a good and happy life. Have you had difficult life experiences that are still haunting you now and preventing you being the person you want to be? Do these difficulties impact on your relationship with yourself, and your relationship with others?
Looking for a compassionate, experienced, kind clinical psychologist? Perhaps you feel a bit stuck, as though you can't make sense of why you are feeling the way you are, or struggling to take the steps you need to move forwards? Do you feel low, anxious, a bit lost or guilty and are finding this is getting in the way of your life? Maybe you struggle with the idea that you do deserve a good and happy life. Have you had difficult life experiences that are still haunting you now and preventing you being the person you want to be? Do these difficulties impact on your relationship with yourself, and your relationship with others?

Thriving Young Minds
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Bolton BL2
I'm Adele and I'm the founder of Thriving Young Minds in Ramsbottom, Bury. We are a team of therapists offering Counselling and Play Therapy for children, teenagers and young adults aged 4-25 years. This means that we can provide the most appropriate support for your needs. If you are impacted by autism, anxiety, panic, low mood, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, school issues, trauma and abuse, and if you're unsure of how to move forward, we can work with you to achieve your goals in a strengths-focused way, to help you develop the confidence to thrive rather than just survive.
I'm Adele and I'm the founder of Thriving Young Minds in Ramsbottom, Bury. We are a team of therapists offering Counselling and Play Therapy for children, teenagers and young adults aged 4-25 years. This means that we can provide the most appropriate support for your needs. If you are impacted by autism, anxiety, panic, low mood, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, school issues, trauma and abuse, and if you're unsure of how to move forward, we can work with you to achieve your goals in a strengths-focused way, to help you develop the confidence to thrive rather than just survive.

Ashcroft Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bolton BL2
Want to make sense of what you are feeling right now and not sure how? It can be hard to discuss these feeling with those around you and you may be feeling alone, well I want to assure you, you are not, I am here to listen. In our sessions I offer you the time and space to explore the issues that are concerning you this is done at your pace. As my approach is non-directive, it means you led the sessions, I won’t push or pry in to matters you do not want to discuss neither will I advise your or tell you how to be. We will explore the issue together in the sessions and move towards an outcome that feels right for you.
Want to make sense of what you are feeling right now and not sure how? It can be hard to discuss these feeling with those around you and you may be feeling alone, well I want to assure you, you are not, I am here to listen. In our sessions I offer you the time and space to explore the issues that are concerning you this is done at your pace. As my approach is non-directive, it means you led the sessions, I won’t push or pry in to matters you do not want to discuss neither will I advise your or tell you how to be. We will explore the issue together in the sessions and move towards an outcome that feels right for you.

David DuBois
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Verified
Bolton BL2
Do you suffer with anxiety, panic, stress, depression, sleep, or self-esteem? You don’t have to feel the way you do. I can help you to overcome your difficulties and understand why you’re feeling how you do. I am a Counsellor, Hypnotherapist and Talking Therapist trained in many different styles of therapy.
Do you suffer with anxiety, panic, stress, depression, sleep, or self-esteem? You don’t have to feel the way you do. I can help you to overcome your difficulties and understand why you’re feeling how you do. I am a Counsellor, Hypnotherapist and Talking Therapist trained in many different styles of therapy.

Susan Warburton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Ainsworth BL2
I understand that seeking therapy can be an uncertain and challenging process and the continuing changes we face in life can lead us to feel overwhelmed. May aim as a counsellor is to support you through the present pandemic and beyond helping you with any Anxiety, Stress and other issues this could bring. Deciding to seek therapy enables you to have a safe space to explore and work on yourself and the issues you bring to the session. I believe this is the first step towards a new you and with the right interventions helping you to become a stronger version of yourself. I offer both face to face and on line sessions.
I understand that seeking therapy can be an uncertain and challenging process and the continuing changes we face in life can lead us to feel overwhelmed. May aim as a counsellor is to support you through the present pandemic and beyond helping you with any Anxiety, Stress and other issues this could bring. Deciding to seek therapy enables you to have a safe space to explore and work on yourself and the issues you bring to the session. I believe this is the first step towards a new you and with the right interventions helping you to become a stronger version of yourself. I offer both face to face and on line sessions.

Zoë Stephens
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Bolton BL2
Do you find that things you thought you’d left in the past creep into your head when you’re not looking? Maybe you find it hard to trust because those you should’ve been able to always seemed to let you down and, over the years, certain patterns within your relationships have seemingly become repetitive, leaving you wary of getting too close? As a trauma specialist, I find the majority of my clients are those who have experienced abuse and/or neglect in childhood, sexual assault/rape survivors and those with a crisis of identity. Through patience and nurturing, we can start to explore and process together.
Do you find that things you thought you’d left in the past creep into your head when you’re not looking? Maybe you find it hard to trust because those you should’ve been able to always seemed to let you down and, over the years, certain patterns within your relationships have seemingly become repetitive, leaving you wary of getting too close? As a trauma specialist, I find the majority of my clients are those who have experienced abuse and/or neglect in childhood, sexual assault/rape survivors and those with a crisis of identity. Through patience and nurturing, we can start to explore and process together.

Jacqueline Zelda Gordon
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bolton BL2 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm Jacqueline, I offer a safe, warm non-judgemental conditions where you can reach your fullest potential and be your true self. I offer an intergrative approach & I am a registered CBT & Addictions Practitioner, with AP (Addictions Professionals) & MBACP. My journey of recovery from trauma began in 2016 after a serious traffic collision. Counselling helped me to discover the value of self-worth & I passionately help clients discover what helps them. I work with clients who are experiencing stress & anxiety, reducing the impact that trauma, relationship & family conflicts & abuse, addiction & dependancy are having in their lives.
I'm Jacqueline, I offer a safe, warm non-judgemental conditions where you can reach your fullest potential and be your true self. I offer an intergrative approach & I am a registered CBT & Addictions Practitioner, with AP (Addictions Professionals) & MBACP. My journey of recovery from trauma began in 2016 after a serious traffic collision. Counselling helped me to discover the value of self-worth & I passionately help clients discover what helps them. I work with clients who are experiencing stress & anxiety, reducing the impact that trauma, relationship & family conflicts & abuse, addiction & dependancy are having in their lives.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
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Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
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