Couples Counselling in Altrincham
Congratulations on taking the first step towards dealing with yours or a loved ones addiction. If you have struggled with any form of addiction or been affected by a loved ones addiction then I imagine you have tried and tried again to get a handle on this problem. If you are reading this then I suspect it hasn’t worked on your own and you are looking for some tools to help you finally achieve the outcomes you are aiming for. Addiction is difficult to treat without professional guidance. I have worked as a qualified therapist working with addiction for over 20 years and know how to help once help is asked for. Reach out ask for help
Congratulations on taking the first step towards dealing with yours or a loved ones addiction. If you have struggled with any form of addiction or been affected by a loved ones addiction then I imagine you have tried and tried again to get a handle on this problem. If you are reading this then I suspect it hasn’t worked on your own and you are looking for some tools to help you finally achieve the outcomes you are aiming for. Addiction is difficult to treat without professional guidance. I have worked as a qualified therapist working with addiction for over 20 years and know how to help once help is asked for. Reach out ask for help
Individuals and couples decide to look for therapy for many reasons; stress, anxiety or depression, difficulties in relationships; anything that's stopping them living the life they want.
I have a particular interest in working with complex or dysfunctional family dynamics. Often the link between difficulties in the present and such a history isn't obvious until explored with care and compassion.
Individuals and couples decide to look for therapy for many reasons; stress, anxiety or depression, difficulties in relationships; anything that's stopping them living the life they want.
I have a particular interest in working with complex or dysfunctional family dynamics. Often the link between difficulties in the present and such a history isn't obvious until explored with care and compassion.
Hi, I'm Talia! I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of The Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide specialist and tailored support to improve your overall mental health & wellbeing.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I combine CBT, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic Approaches to help clients feel empowered, recognise their worth, and navigate life's complexities in a safe and nurturing space. Whether you're facing challenging times, seeking personal growth, or navigating various life transitions, my goal is to de-stigmatise mental health an ensure clients make themselves a priority.
Hi, I'm Talia! I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of The Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide specialist and tailored support to improve your overall mental health & wellbeing.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I combine CBT, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic Approaches to help clients feel empowered, recognise their worth, and navigate life's complexities in a safe and nurturing space. Whether you're facing challenging times, seeking personal growth, or navigating various life transitions, my goal is to de-stigmatise mental health an ensure clients make themselves a priority.
Perhaps work, relationships, or life changes have left you questioning yourself, your choices, or your sense of direction.
I work psychotherapeutically to help people understand how early experiences, unconscious beliefs, and relational patterns influence their lives. My training in Transactional Analysis, alongside a background in the creative arts and sport, informs a thoughtful and direct way of working that supports insight and meaningful psychological change.
Perhaps work, relationships, or life changes have left you questioning yourself, your choices, or your sense of direction.
I work psychotherapeutically to help people understand how early experiences, unconscious beliefs, and relational patterns influence their lives. My training in Transactional Analysis, alongside a background in the creative arts and sport, informs a thoughtful and direct way of working that supports insight and meaningful psychological change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns that keep repeating in your life or relationships.
My approach is warm, honest, and engaged. I won’t simply sit and nod — I’ll ask thoughtful questions, offer reflections, and help you uncover the deeper patterns shaping your experiences. Together, we’ll explore what may be holding you back and turn insight into real, lasting change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns that keep repeating in your life or relationships.
My approach is warm, honest, and engaged. I won’t simply sit and nod — I’ll ask thoughtful questions, offer reflections, and help you uncover the deeper patterns shaping your experiences. Together, we’ll explore what may be holding you back and turn insight into real, lasting change.
I work with adults and couples who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, stuck in patterns, or struggling to connect in their relationships.
As an NCPS Accredited Integrative Therapist, I work with individuals and couples online via Zoom. I support anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Using a tailored, relational approach, I offer a warm, compassionate space to help you gain insight, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.
I work with adults and couples who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, stuck in patterns, or struggling to connect in their relationships.
As an NCPS Accredited Integrative Therapist, I work with individuals and couples online via Zoom. I support anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Using a tailored, relational approach, I offer a warm, compassionate space to help you gain insight, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.
Help to change your relationship with alcohol or drugs; Cheshire, Manchester and UK wide online.
John Wilkinson BSc, MSc, AP APM, FMBPsS has 27 years in addiction & MH services, is registered with Addiction Professionals (3133) and is a Full Member of the BPS (825845). Dr Shyra Raj, a medical consultant, delivers RTT to reframe difficult life experiences and reduce emotional load. Available f2f in Altrincham and Alderley Edge and nationally online.
Help to change your relationship with alcohol or drugs; Cheshire, Manchester and UK wide online.
John Wilkinson BSc, MSc, AP APM, FMBPsS has 27 years in addiction & MH services, is registered with Addiction Professionals (3133) and is a Full Member of the BPS (825845). Dr Shyra Raj, a medical consultant, delivers RTT to reframe difficult life experiences and reduce emotional load. Available f2f in Altrincham and Alderley Edge and nationally online.
Perhaps you are in a relationship that once felt like home and now feels like a negotiation, 2 capable people who somehow cannot reach each other anymore.
I work bilingually, in English and French, using Gottman-method couples therapy and neuroqueer-affirming individual work. Sessions are not about fixing you. They are about finding you. We move at your pace, in a safe space with everything you bring until the life you stopped allowing yourself to want starts to feel genuinely possible.
Perhaps you are in a relationship that once felt like home and now feels like a negotiation, 2 capable people who somehow cannot reach each other anymore.
I work bilingually, in English and French, using Gottman-method couples therapy and neuroqueer-affirming individual work. Sessions are not about fixing you. They are about finding you. We move at your pace, in a safe space with everything you bring until the life you stopped allowing yourself to want starts to feel genuinely possible.
Helping couples reconnect and individuals heal with empathy, honesty, and heart.
I’m passionate about helping couples rediscover their closeness and renew their commitment. Together we learn how to really listen, to hear not only words but emotions and how to respond with empathy and validation. My goal is to create a warm, safe space where you can both drop the defences and start working together, without blame shame or criticism.
Helping couples reconnect and individuals heal with empathy, honesty, and heart.
I’m passionate about helping couples rediscover their closeness and renew their commitment. Together we learn how to really listen, to hear not only words but emotions and how to respond with empathy and validation. My goal is to create a warm, safe space where you can both drop the defences and start working together, without blame shame or criticism.
We are a neuroaffirmitive practice specialising in support tailored for neurodivergent clients, all of our work is trauma informed, we offer individual support and couples support.
At Manchester Psychotherapy Clinic, we believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy, treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. We use evidence-based techniques and work collaboratively with our clients to help them achieve their goals.
We will match you with one of our highly qualified, neuroaffirmitive, experienced senior Psychotherapists whom utilise a range of approaches and techniques to ensure an attuned, bespoke and highly effective support package.
Our therapists are all accredited members of the BACP, trained in EMDR to the EMDR Europe Standard and hold a wealth of expereince working with trauma & cPTSD.
We are a neuroaffirmitive practice specialising in support tailored for neurodivergent clients, all of our work is trauma informed, we offer individual support and couples support.
At Manchester Psychotherapy Clinic, we believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy, treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. We use evidence-based techniques and work collaboratively with our clients to help them achieve their goals.
We will match you with one of our highly qualified, neuroaffirmitive, experienced senior Psychotherapists whom utilise a range of approaches and techniques to ensure an attuned, bespoke and highly effective support package.
Our therapists are all accredited members of the BACP, trained in EMDR to the EMDR Europe Standard and hold a wealth of expereince working with trauma & cPTSD.
SW Virtual Psychology- Dr Sophia Williams
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Are trauma experiences getting in the way of living a life in line with your goals, beliefs, values, and desires? Does anxiety stop you from doing the things you want to do? Do flashbacks get in the way of functioning at home, work, or school? Have you been diagnosed with a health condition and you’re finding it difficult to adapt? Therapy helps you understand the cause of your symptoms and how to break the cycle. You will learn skills to help you manage these symptoms so that you can achieve other things in your life that are important to you. These might be working, having a family, or simply living trauma-response free.
Are trauma experiences getting in the way of living a life in line with your goals, beliefs, values, and desires? Does anxiety stop you from doing the things you want to do? Do flashbacks get in the way of functioning at home, work, or school? Have you been diagnosed with a health condition and you’re finding it difficult to adapt? Therapy helps you understand the cause of your symptoms and how to break the cycle. You will learn skills to help you manage these symptoms so that you can achieve other things in your life that are important to you. These might be working, having a family, or simply living trauma-response free.
I offer individual/ couple therapy and have experience in delivering a wide range of interventions informed by CBT, CFT, ACT, attachment based therapy and more.
I work with children and adults! When working with children, I like to involve the parents where possible. When working with adults, motivation is always effective in making change. I enjoy thinking with clients about realistic and long lasting goals, and I spend time working on a formulation to understand which patterns may be helping or hindering those I support.
I offer individual/ couple therapy and have experience in delivering a wide range of interventions informed by CBT, CFT, ACT, attachment based therapy and more.
I work with children and adults! When working with children, I like to involve the parents where possible. When working with adults, motivation is always effective in making change. I enjoy thinking with clients about realistic and long lasting goals, and I spend time working on a formulation to understand which patterns may be helping or hindering those I support.
I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals, children & groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions and specialize in trauma.
I qualified with MA in Clinical Social Work from the Ohio State University, and my interest in trauma and PTSD led me to continue my studies and gain post-masters qualifications in EMDR from the United States.
I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals, children & groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions and specialize in trauma.
I qualified with MA in Clinical Social Work from the Ohio State University, and my interest in trauma and PTSD led me to continue my studies and gain post-masters qualifications in EMDR from the United States.
I have been working full-time as a psychotherapist since 2002 and have over 16,000 clinical hours of experience. Trained in a number of different types of therapy, I offer a huge depth of experience, formerly as a Senior Psychotherapist with a community mental health team (CMHT) within the NHS and now as a psychotherapist in private practice. Additionally, as I have an unusual dual training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy, I am uniquely placed to offer a flexible and powerful approach to psychotherapy.
I have been working full-time as a psychotherapist since 2002 and have over 16,000 clinical hours of experience. Trained in a number of different types of therapy, I offer a huge depth of experience, formerly as a Senior Psychotherapist with a community mental health team (CMHT) within the NHS and now as a psychotherapist in private practice. Additionally, as I have an unusual dual training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy, I am uniquely placed to offer a flexible and powerful approach to psychotherapy.
If you're navigating the overwhelming weight of anxiety, grief, depression, relationship issues, seeking deeper understanding yourself or identity, you deserve a space where you can feel seen, heard, and truly understood.
I believe in the power of self-exploration and psychoeducation. Together we won’t just unpack your experiences—we’ll work to understand them, helping you make sense of what you’re going through. This deeper understanding can be a powerful step toward healing, growth, and transformation.
If you're navigating the overwhelming weight of anxiety, grief, depression, relationship issues, seeking deeper understanding yourself or identity, you deserve a space where you can feel seen, heard, and truly understood.
I believe in the power of self-exploration and psychoeducation. Together we won’t just unpack your experiences—we’ll work to understand them, helping you make sense of what you’re going through. This deeper understanding can be a powerful step toward healing, growth, and transformation.
Hi, I have been a Counsellor for 26 yrs and Supervisor for 16 yrs, working with adults and young people. My focus is very much on the client's needs and working at your pace, in a caring and safe way, looking at a wide range of short term, on-going and/or long term issues around trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias etc. which can affect your everyday life. I am also an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, which is known as a tapping tool, that can help you to overcome and let go of negative beliefs, emotions and thought patterns, and reduce anxiety that allows you to feel more relaxed and able to cope with every day life.
Hi, I have been a Counsellor for 26 yrs and Supervisor for 16 yrs, working with adults and young people. My focus is very much on the client's needs and working at your pace, in a caring and safe way, looking at a wide range of short term, on-going and/or long term issues around trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias etc. which can affect your everyday life. I am also an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, which is known as a tapping tool, that can help you to overcome and let go of negative beliefs, emotions and thought patterns, and reduce anxiety that allows you to feel more relaxed and able to cope with every day life.
I welcome the opportunity to help people deal with the negative thought patterns that influence poor decision making, as well as helping them with anxiety, depression and any difficult relationships they may have.
I am a fully qualified, trusted and caring Psychotherapist and Counsellor who cares passionately about helping people deal with a variety of issues. I have spent over 25 years counselling clients through the challenges presented by problems such as high anxiety and low self esteem. The most important part of my work is helping people to find and address the root causes of these issues, which my warm and authentic approach lends itself to naturally. I am committed to confidentiality and place the safeguarding and wellbeing of my clients above all else.
I welcome the opportunity to help people deal with the negative thought patterns that influence poor decision making, as well as helping them with anxiety, depression and any difficult relationships they may have.
I am a fully qualified, trusted and caring Psychotherapist and Counsellor who cares passionately about helping people deal with a variety of issues. I have spent over 25 years counselling clients through the challenges presented by problems such as high anxiety and low self esteem. The most important part of my work is helping people to find and address the root causes of these issues, which my warm and authentic approach lends itself to naturally. I am committed to confidentiality and place the safeguarding and wellbeing of my clients above all else.
I am a psychologist and certified couple therapist (Imago).
I can help you make changes you want in your life. I adapt my approach to every client and every couple. I go beyond mental-health labels or simply applying counselling techniques. I will collaborate with you using diagrams and metaphors to help you understand the psychological processes which keep you stuck, and to help you learn how to address them.
I am a psychologist and certified couple therapist (Imago).
I can help you make changes you want in your life. I adapt my approach to every client and every couple. I go beyond mental-health labels or simply applying counselling techniques. I will collaborate with you using diagrams and metaphors to help you understand the psychological processes which keep you stuck, and to help you learn how to address them.
No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship.
I am a Person Centred and Experiential Psychotherapist and use an integrative approach to help and support you to find the direction you would like to follow. I also support attachment difficulties in both children and adults and when working with children and their families or carers use Theraplay and DDP skills.
No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship.
I am a Person Centred and Experiential Psychotherapist and use an integrative approach to help and support you to find the direction you would like to follow. I also support attachment difficulties in both children and adults and when working with children and their families or carers use Theraplay and DDP skills.
If you're feeling stuck, depleted, or like you're walking on eggshells in a relationship — romantic, family, friendship or work — you're in the right place.
I specialise in unhealthy relationship dynamics, emotional abuse, coercive control and manipulation. I've spent years studying these patterns — in the therapy room and beyond. I also offer Rewind Trauma Therapy for trauma and PTSD, and I'm the author of Game Over, out July 2026.
If you're feeling stuck, depleted, or like you're walking on eggshells in a relationship — romantic, family, friendship or work — you're in the right place.
I specialise in unhealthy relationship dynamics, emotional abuse, coercive control and manipulation. I've spent years studying these patterns — in the therapy room and beyond. I also offer Rewind Trauma Therapy for trauma and PTSD, and I'm the author of Game Over, out July 2026.
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Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.