Depression Counselling in M22

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Simon Bayley
Verified Verified
I work across South Manchester and North Cheshire, although based in Cheadle, Didsbury and Chorlton.
I work with people from all walks and with many issues but all feel a need to change something in their lives. I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners. I have helped many clients deal with the issues arising from depression, self doubt, anxiety and trauma, or changing notions of self worth, especially in the face of work stress.
I work across South Manchester and North Cheshire, although based in Cheadle, Didsbury and Chorlton.
I work with people from all walks and with many issues but all feel a need to change something in their lives. I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners. I have helped many clients deal with the issues arising from depression, self doubt, anxiety and trauma, or changing notions of self worth, especially in the face of work stress.
0161 694 6437 View 0161 694 6437
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Counselling in Gatley, Cheadle
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
I am a warm, supportive and experienced therapist, who provides a calm, non-judgmental and confidential environment for clients to explore their difficulties.
Hi, I'm Sarah. We all have times when we find it hard to cope. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do. It can help you develop positive strategies to get what you want out of life. How we think, feel and behave is part of being human. Problems can arise when we get 'stuck' in negative thought patterns; when our feelings become overwhelming; when our behaviour is self-destructive and doesn't result in us getting what we need; when we worry about the future, dwell on the past and find it hard to live in the present. I believe the most important relationship we have is the relationship with ourself.
I am a warm, supportive and experienced therapist, who provides a calm, non-judgmental and confidential environment for clients to explore their difficulties.
Hi, I'm Sarah. We all have times when we find it hard to cope. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do. It can help you develop positive strategies to get what you want out of life. How we think, feel and behave is part of being human. Problems can arise when we get 'stuck' in negative thought patterns; when our feelings become overwhelming; when our behaviour is self-destructive and doesn't result in us getting what we need; when we worry about the future, dwell on the past and find it hard to live in the present. I believe the most important relationship we have is the relationship with ourself.
0161 524 2126 View 0161 524 2126
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Nurjis Ahmed
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults.
I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist working within IAPT and CAMHS. I have worked in Primary Care mental health services since 2010 in varying environments. Most recently I was a Senior Psychological Practitioner and CAMHS Specialist in Eating Disorders for the NHS, currently l am managing my own practice.
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults.
I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist working within IAPT and CAMHS. I have worked in Primary Care mental health services since 2010 in varying environments. Most recently I was a Senior Psychological Practitioner and CAMHS Specialist in Eating Disorders for the NHS, currently l am managing my own practice.
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Amanda Taylor Atwood
Psychotherapist, PsychD, BACP
Verified Verified
Finding a therapist can feel scary, experience and qualifications are important, however the connection, trust and understanding between the therapist and client is central to healing .
“ It’s good to talk .... “ Do you need to talk to somebody without being judged or having to justify your feelings. Are feelings of anxiety, fear or depression making everyday life hard to bear. Do you want to understand why you feel or behave the way you do. Then I can help, I am a friendly, approachable psychotherapist and provide confidential therapy in a safe, calm and compassionate environment. I can help you explore your experiences and identify what you would like to change for a happier and more fulfilled life.
Finding a therapist can feel scary, experience and qualifications are important, however the connection, trust and understanding between the therapist and client is central to healing .
“ It’s good to talk .... “ Do you need to talk to somebody without being judged or having to justify your feelings. Are feelings of anxiety, fear or depression making everyday life hard to bear. Do you want to understand why you feel or behave the way you do. Then I can help, I am a friendly, approachable psychotherapist and provide confidential therapy in a safe, calm and compassionate environment. I can help you explore your experiences and identify what you would like to change for a happier and more fulfilled life.
0161 850 7569 View 0161 850 7569
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Jacki Henderson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
It takes great courage to make that first step and reach out for help never mind deciding which counsellor is a good match for you.
As an experienced BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist my practice offers a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space where you can explore any problems that are causing you anxiety or distress. The foundation of my therapeutic work is Person Centred and where appropriate I draw on other therapeutic techniques such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Mindfulness.
It takes great courage to make that first step and reach out for help never mind deciding which counsellor is a good match for you.
As an experienced BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist my practice offers a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space where you can explore any problems that are causing you anxiety or distress. The foundation of my therapeutic work is Person Centred and where appropriate I draw on other therapeutic techniques such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Mindfulness.
0161 672 6788 View 0161 672 6788
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Claire Bower
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
I offer a free 15-minute in-person, phone or Zoom call for an initial conversation to answer any questions you might have and what to expect.
Do you suffer from low moods? Do you have feelings of being stuck? Perhaps you’ve experienced a change in your life where you’re finding difficult to move on. Maybe you feel it difficult to express yourself, or you feel like you’re wearing a mask to fit in. Whether you need to re-find your resilience, grow your self-awareness or simply find support to get where you want to be, often it’s easier to speak to someone outside your friends and family, in a space that allows you to get to the heart of the issues preventing you from moving forward.
I offer a free 15-minute in-person, phone or Zoom call for an initial conversation to answer any questions you might have and what to expect.
Do you suffer from low moods? Do you have feelings of being stuck? Perhaps you’ve experienced a change in your life where you’re finding difficult to move on. Maybe you feel it difficult to express yourself, or you feel like you’re wearing a mask to fit in. Whether you need to re-find your resilience, grow your self-awareness or simply find support to get where you want to be, often it’s easier to speak to someone outside your friends and family, in a space that allows you to get to the heart of the issues preventing you from moving forward.
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CBT, Couple and Relationship Therapy with Jade
Psychotherapist, PsychD
Verified Verified
My client's well-being is my number one priority.
I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a Couple/Relationship Counsellor. I have previously worked for The NHS, Relate, The African and Caribbean Mental Health Service's, Lancashire Women's Centre, Gambling Addictions Clinics, and other charitable and private organisations. I work with clients who struggle with problems such as Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Stress, OCD, PTSD, Relationship/Couple difficulties and many more. My aim is to help each client leave therapy with reduced symptoms, life long skills, increased confidence, increased self-esteem and being their own therapist.
My client's well-being is my number one priority.
I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a Couple/Relationship Counsellor. I have previously worked for The NHS, Relate, The African and Caribbean Mental Health Service's, Lancashire Women's Centre, Gambling Addictions Clinics, and other charitable and private organisations. I work with clients who struggle with problems such as Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Stress, OCD, PTSD, Relationship/Couple difficulties and many more. My aim is to help each client leave therapy with reduced symptoms, life long skills, increased confidence, increased self-esteem and being their own therapist.
0161 524 5783 View 0161 524 5783
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George Boswell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Experience reminds me that reaching out in search of the right therapist can be a daunting process, but I also know that counselling can (and does) change lives.
Are you fed up of feeling like you never fit in? Maybe you're tired of masking your true self through fear of other people's judgements, criticisms or rejection? These are experiences I hear from clients so frequently. I work with people that want to find ways to live more authentically, to be more comfortable in expressing their true selves. I support clients to uncover their natural ways of being, to unmask and find ways to express their true emotions. I have a passion and a wealth of knowledge (professionally and personally) of supporting neurodiverse clients (predominantly, though not exclusively clients with autism and ADHD).
Experience reminds me that reaching out in search of the right therapist can be a daunting process, but I also know that counselling can (and does) change lives.
Are you fed up of feeling like you never fit in? Maybe you're tired of masking your true self through fear of other people's judgements, criticisms or rejection? These are experiences I hear from clients so frequently. I work with people that want to find ways to live more authentically, to be more comfortable in expressing their true selves. I support clients to uncover their natural ways of being, to unmask and find ways to express their true emotions. I have a passion and a wealth of knowledge (professionally and personally) of supporting neurodiverse clients (predominantly, though not exclusively clients with autism and ADHD).
0161 524 1035 View 0161 524 1035
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Sophie Rose
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
It may be that your child has gone through a particularly difficult time recently.
Life brings all sorts of challenges and some can be much harder to overcome than others. Most adults can remember a time when they were dealing with a situation so tough that everyday living became more challenging than usual. For children and young people, who have not had time to develop their own coping strategies, such situations are even more difficult to cope with. Many children who are having a difficult time do not know what it is that they are feeling and cannot put it into words. Counselling for children and young people might be slightly different to the traditional idea of therapy you may have in mind.
It may be that your child has gone through a particularly difficult time recently.
Life brings all sorts of challenges and some can be much harder to overcome than others. Most adults can remember a time when they were dealing with a situation so tough that everyday living became more challenging than usual. For children and young people, who have not had time to develop their own coping strategies, such situations are even more difficult to cope with. Many children who are having a difficult time do not know what it is that they are feeling and cannot put it into words. Counselling for children and young people might be slightly different to the traditional idea of therapy you may have in mind.
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Caroline Rodgers
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I appreciate how daunting it can feel when initially seeking a therapist.
Life is challenging and full of struggles. You may be feeling stuck or lost, out of control, low in mood, swamped by feelings of worry, guilt, shame or anger. Maybe you are finding it difficult to feel grounded in your life and connected to those around you. You could be experiencing a sense of emptiness that you can’t explain. You are not broken; you are simply responding the things that have happened to you. You are important and you deserve to feel peace and presence in your life.
I appreciate how daunting it can feel when initially seeking a therapist.
Life is challenging and full of struggles. You may be feeling stuck or lost, out of control, low in mood, swamped by feelings of worry, guilt, shame or anger. Maybe you are finding it difficult to feel grounded in your life and connected to those around you. You could be experiencing a sense of emptiness that you can’t explain. You are not broken; you are simply responding the things that have happened to you. You are important and you deserve to feel peace and presence in your life.
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Anamika Saggar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
As a therapist can't control what's happening in your life but I can certainly challenge you to control the way you respond, that's where the power lies.
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
As a therapist can't control what's happening in your life but I can certainly challenge you to control the way you respond, that's where the power lies.
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
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Jamie Longson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
I offer reduced rates for people on low income; please contact me to enquire about availability.
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Jamie and I provide both short and long term counselling via face to face, telephone or online. I have extensive training and experience in helping adults aged 18 and above through their difficulties. I am passionate to provide my clients the best service by being dedicated to continuing my learning and professional development. I also have a special interest in supporting Dads with their mental health. Fatherhood isn’t just about raising children; it’s about understanding how the experience impacts your identity, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.
I offer reduced rates for people on low income; please contact me to enquire about availability.
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Jamie and I provide both short and long term counselling via face to face, telephone or online. I have extensive training and experience in helping adults aged 18 and above through their difficulties. I am passionate to provide my clients the best service by being dedicated to continuing my learning and professional development. I also have a special interest in supporting Dads with their mental health. Fatherhood isn’t just about raising children; it’s about understanding how the experience impacts your identity, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.
07340 131355 View 07340 131355
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Ghada Akkad
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wythenshawe M22  (Online Only)
Taking the first step toward counselling is a significant and courageous choice.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate its complexities. I'm here to provide that support, offering you a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a dedicated counselor with a passion for promoting mental and emotional well-being, I'm committed to assisting you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and resilience.
Taking the first step toward counselling is a significant and courageous choice.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate its complexities. I'm here to provide that support, offering you a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a dedicated counselor with a passion for promoting mental and emotional well-being, I'm committed to assisting you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and resilience.
0161 524 2308 View 0161 524 2308
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Eilish Gallagher
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
I understand how hard it is to reach out for help and make that first contact .
I help my clients to be ready for change I am there to help them reach their potential. Focusing on what they would like to achieve moving forward and what things from the past seem to be holding them back . Making realistic goals together and looking at how to remove the barriers to achieving those goals is key to the best Counselling experience. Taking things gently to explore what would help in the clients best interest and to build confidence to overcome challenges that are holding people back .
I understand how hard it is to reach out for help and make that first contact .
I help my clients to be ready for change I am there to help them reach their potential. Focusing on what they would like to achieve moving forward and what things from the past seem to be holding them back . Making realistic goals together and looking at how to remove the barriers to achieving those goals is key to the best Counselling experience. Taking things gently to explore what would help in the clients best interest and to build confidence to overcome challenges that are holding people back .
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Chloe Brew Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Not accepting new clients
Starting a conversation with a friend, partner, family member or colleague can be difficult and a barrier to moving forward.
Self-criticism can feel like it’s on a painful, repeating loop. You might find you are telling yourself that you are not good enough, or boring, ugly or fat. Far from motivating you, it’s my belief that punishing yourself in this way actually limits your choices and actions and keeps you stuck. Quite simply, talking to yourself in a mean way doesn’t get you anywhere. Talking to another person, and opening up about this habit can really help.
Starting a conversation with a friend, partner, family member or colleague can be difficult and a barrier to moving forward.
Self-criticism can feel like it’s on a painful, repeating loop. You might find you are telling yourself that you are not good enough, or boring, ugly or fat. Far from motivating you, it’s my belief that punishing yourself in this way actually limits your choices and actions and keeps you stuck. Quite simply, talking to yourself in a mean way doesn’t get you anywhere. Talking to another person, and opening up about this habit can really help.
0161 696 0968 View 0161 696 0968

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What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.