LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Altrincham
I am white, working-class, neurodivergent, queer and ethically non-monogamous.
I am a person-centred counsellor, which means that I believe you know best what you need. I will offer you a safe place, support, and acceptance for you to explore your struggles. I believe that with non-judgemental care, people naturally move towards self improvement. Even if you're not entirely sure what's wrong or how to fix it, together we can explore it and, hopefully, find your path through it.
I work one-on-one, both face-to-face and online. I offer as many sessions as you need, providing you with a place to explore your problems, without judgement.
I am white, working-class, neurodivergent, queer and ethically non-monogamous.
I am a person-centred counsellor, which means that I believe you know best what you need. I will offer you a safe place, support, and acceptance for you to explore your struggles. I believe that with non-judgemental care, people naturally move towards self improvement. Even if you're not entirely sure what's wrong or how to fix it, together we can explore it and, hopefully, find your path through it.
I work one-on-one, both face-to-face and online. I offer as many sessions as you need, providing you with a place to explore your problems, without judgement.
I have experience supporting people from LGBT, student and first-responder communities.
Welcome and thank you for checking out my page. You may have landed here because you are struggling with anxiety or trauma, and perhaps are wishing your everyday emotions or responses were less overwhelming or draining. You might be going through change or loss, such as a relationship breakdown or a big life/career move and want some help figuring out a way through it. Something might just feel "not right" in yourself or your world. As a qualified counselling psychologist, I am trained and experienced in a number of ways of supporting people as they navigate all kinds of human difficulties and questions.
I have experience supporting people from LGBT, student and first-responder communities.
Welcome and thank you for checking out my page. You may have landed here because you are struggling with anxiety or trauma, and perhaps are wishing your everyday emotions or responses were less overwhelming or draining. You might be going through change or loss, such as a relationship breakdown or a big life/career move and want some help figuring out a way through it. Something might just feel "not right" in yourself or your world. As a qualified counselling psychologist, I am trained and experienced in a number of ways of supporting people as they navigate all kinds of human difficulties and questions.
My work is proudly LGBTQ+ friendly, and I welcome people of all backgrounds.
I believe there is no reason why we can't all live enjoyable, meaningful lives. Unfortunately, for reasons often out of our control, we can get blown off course. As a qualified Counselling Psychologist, I consider it a great privilege to work with people who are struggling with their emotional and mental health. I place the therapeutic relationship at the centre of my practice. Only when we feel safe is there room to grow.
My work is proudly LGBTQ+ friendly, and I welcome people of all backgrounds.
I believe there is no reason why we can't all live enjoyable, meaningful lives. Unfortunately, for reasons often out of our control, we can get blown off course. As a qualified Counselling Psychologist, I consider it a great privilege to work with people who are struggling with their emotional and mental health. I place the therapeutic relationship at the centre of my practice. Only when we feel safe is there room to grow.
Are you tired of doubting yourself and feeling like you're never quite enough? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of overthinking, overachieving, and constantly questioning your worth? If this sounds like you, I'm here to help.
The people I work with are often driven to succeed but held back by an inner voice that doubts, criticises, or shames. Underneath their accomplishments, they feel exhausted by perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-blame that keeps them stuck. Many suspect they are neurodivergent, or are starting to realise that growing up with emotionally immature parents has had a significant impact.
Are you tired of doubting yourself and feeling like you're never quite enough? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of overthinking, overachieving, and constantly questioning your worth? If this sounds like you, I'm here to help.
The people I work with are often driven to succeed but held back by an inner voice that doubts, criticises, or shames. Underneath their accomplishments, they feel exhausted by perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-blame that keeps them stuck. Many suspect they are neurodivergent, or are starting to realise that growing up with emotionally immature parents has had a significant impact.
I am an accredited CBT and EMDR Psychotherapist working with persons struggling with their mental health, to work towards a happier life. I strive to provide a warm and friendly environment with a therapist who understands your needs. I aim to help you learn to manage negative thoughts/emotions.
I have lived experience of historic abuse, infertility, IVF, ADHD and pregnancy trauma/complications/pre-term birth. I feel this experience gives me a unique insight into helping others navigate through their own journeys.
I am an accredited CBT and EMDR Psychotherapist working with persons struggling with their mental health, to work towards a happier life. I strive to provide a warm and friendly environment with a therapist who understands your needs. I aim to help you learn to manage negative thoughts/emotions.
I have lived experience of historic abuse, infertility, IVF, ADHD and pregnancy trauma/complications/pre-term birth. I feel this experience gives me a unique insight into helping others navigate through their own journeys.
I believe everyone deserves the chance to explore their true potential, to work towards their aspirations, and to live a happy life, as free from pain and hurt as possible. We're all unique, with very different ways of experiencing the world, and with even more unique minds and internal worlds. This means we respond to things in totally different ways to how even the closest people to us do. My approach offers a confidential space where there's no judgment, somewhere to say the things you're not able to with others, and a place to gain a deeper insight into why you feel the way you do, and how to manage it.
I believe everyone deserves the chance to explore their true potential, to work towards their aspirations, and to live a happy life, as free from pain and hurt as possible. We're all unique, with very different ways of experiencing the world, and with even more unique minds and internal worlds. This means we respond to things in totally different ways to how even the closest people to us do. My approach offers a confidential space where there's no judgment, somewhere to say the things you're not able to with others, and a place to gain a deeper insight into why you feel the way you do, and how to manage it.
Perhaps you are LGBTQIA+, still carrying the cost of years spent not quite fitting.
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 LGBTQIA+, still carrying the cost of years spent not quite fitting.
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.
Feeling fed up in your relationships, stuck in the same cycles, or unsure where to turn? Life can easily start to feel like a constant struggle where you're just going through the motions. Therapy can help you feel more in control of your emotions and safely look beneath the surface. My approach focuses on the early patterns and childhood dynamics that keep you stuck today. Together, we’ll focus on what actually matters to you,
helping you build self-respect, set firm boundaries, and stop settling for emotional breadcrumbs.
Feeling fed up in your relationships, stuck in the same cycles, or unsure where to turn? Life can easily start to feel like a constant struggle where you're just going through the motions. Therapy can help you feel more in control of your emotions and safely look beneath the surface. My approach focuses on the early patterns and childhood dynamics that keep you stuck today. Together, we’ll focus on what actually matters to you,
helping you build self-respect, set firm boundaries, and stop settling for emotional breadcrumbs.
Whether you are navigating a loss in your life, struggling with addiction, or exploring your identity within the LGBTQIA+ community, I believe you already hold within yourself the resources needed for growth and healing.
There are many different types of therapy, and mine is called Person Centred Therapy. The main things that set this type of therapy apart are that I do not provide advice to you, I accept you truly as you are, and the content of each session is led by you, tailored to your needs.
Whether you are navigating a loss in your life, struggling with addiction, or exploring your identity within the LGBTQIA+ community, I believe you already hold within yourself the resources needed for growth and healing.
There are many different types of therapy, and mine is called Person Centred Therapy. The main things that set this type of therapy apart are that I do not provide advice to you, I accept you truly as you are, and the content of each session is led by you, tailored to your needs.
As an experienced BACP-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you.
My approach is primarily Person-Centred, which means I work alongside you with empathy, respect and understanding. I also draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness, enabling me to tailor sessions to your individual needs and help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and wellbeing.
As an experienced BACP-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you.
My approach is primarily Person-Centred, which means I work alongside you with empathy, respect and understanding. I also draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness, enabling me to tailor sessions to your individual needs and help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and wellbeing.
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.
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.
Deciding to come to therapy, and choosing a therapist, is an incredibly big decision. Over the years, I have found that a lot of my clients have not always had the best experience with practitioners, and this can cause significant anxiety when deciding to access therapy again. Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time, or you have had therapy before, I respect the care and time that is needed to find the right person for you. It is important for you to feel safe and valued for you to explore what is happening in your life. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you want to learn a little more about me and my approach.
Deciding to come to therapy, and choosing a therapist, is an incredibly big decision. Over the years, I have found that a lot of my clients have not always had the best experience with practitioners, and this can cause significant anxiety when deciding to access therapy again. Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time, or you have had therapy before, I respect the care and time that is needed to find the right person for you. It is important for you to feel safe and valued for you to explore what is happening in your life. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you want to learn a little more about me and my approach.
Sometimes life changes us in ways we don't fully understand. Many of the people I work with come to counselling after experiences that have left them feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from themselves. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem or a significant life transition, I offer a warm, thoughtful space where we can make sense of your experiences together and gently reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have become difficult to reach.
Sometimes life changes us in ways we don't fully understand. Many of the people I work with come to counselling after experiences that have left them feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from themselves. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem or a significant life transition, I offer a warm, thoughtful space where we can make sense of your experiences together and gently reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have become difficult to reach.
Hey, I'm an EMDR & Trauma psychotherapist working online. My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I use different therapy methods, such as EMDR, that will help with your process. My speciality is working with trauma, specifically childhood and sexual trauma. I have additional training working with neurodivergence and EMDR. Further information on my training and background can be found on my website listed below.
Hey, I'm an EMDR & Trauma psychotherapist working online. My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I use different therapy methods, such as EMDR, that will help with your process. My speciality is working with trauma, specifically childhood and sexual trauma. I have additional training working with neurodivergence and EMDR. Further information on my training and background can be found on my website listed below.
Life can feel overwhelming and sometimes too much to handle. Whether you are considering therapy to address a specific issue or you feel you need some support in your life. I can offer you a safe confidential space where you are heard and where your presenting issues can be contained and explored. We can work together in creating a sense of connection and a strong therapeutic alliance. This can help you to achieve the things that are most important to you and overcome the difficulties that are perhaps stopping you from moving forward in your life.
Life can feel overwhelming and sometimes too much to handle. Whether you are considering therapy to address a specific issue or you feel you need some support in your life. I can offer you a safe confidential space where you are heard and where your presenting issues can be contained and explored. We can work together in creating a sense of connection and a strong therapeutic alliance. This can help you to achieve the things that are most important to you and overcome the difficulties that are perhaps stopping you from moving forward in your life.
Taking the first step towards therapy may feel intimidating, even scary, but rest assured, you're not alone. I understand the courage it takes to seek support, especially if it's your first time. That's why I'm here to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of criticism or shame.
Taking the first step towards therapy may feel intimidating, even scary, but rest assured, you're not alone. I understand the courage it takes to seek support, especially if it's your first time. That's why I'm here to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of criticism or shame.
Why do we feel like we do?
Maybe anxious? Maybe depressed? Maybe self-critical? Maybe not able to interact with others as we'd like and feeling like our relationships could be better?
Maybe just feeling like we could be living a happier more fulfilled and engaged life?
The patterns of how we feel now have been laid down in our past. Our feelings and behaviours are all there for a reason - usually in ways that somehow protected earlier versions of ourselves.
In therapy we can safely and kindly explore how you are feeling now, where your feelings have come from and how we can approach life differently.
Why do we feel like we do?
Maybe anxious? Maybe depressed? Maybe self-critical? Maybe not able to interact with others as we'd like and feeling like our relationships could be better?
Maybe just feeling like we could be living a happier more fulfilled and engaged life?
The patterns of how we feel now have been laid down in our past. Our feelings and behaviours are all there for a reason - usually in ways that somehow protected earlier versions of ourselves.
In therapy we can safely and kindly explore how you are feeling now, where your feelings have come from and how we can approach life differently.
Do you feel anxiety, depression and changes are overtaking your life and clouding your judgement? Do you think ADHD may have an impact on you and those around you. My aim is to understand your issues, help you re-evaluate them, encourage insight and develop coping strategies. I can help you explore issues that make you feel out of sync with yourself and others. These issues can arise as a result of loss, bereavement, stress, work and upheavals in personal life. Our sessions should help you in processing these issues to enable you to gain insight into your feelings.
Do you feel anxiety, depression and changes are overtaking your life and clouding your judgement? Do you think ADHD may have an impact on you and those around you. My aim is to understand your issues, help you re-evaluate them, encourage insight and develop coping strategies. I can help you explore issues that make you feel out of sync with yourself and others. These issues can arise as a result of loss, bereavement, stress, work and upheavals in personal life. Our sessions should help you in processing these issues to enable you to gain insight into your feelings.
If you have been struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, shame, low mood, difficult emotions & relationships, it may be the right time to find a trusted therapist; someone to help you understand & grow from the effects of adversity, stress & trauma. Our wellbeing can be affected by many things - work stress, early adversity, significant trauma or relationships, and we do our best to find helpful coping strategies. When our ways of coping don't work so well, we can feel stuck and isolated - psychological therapy can help us move beyond those barriers. I focus on you as an individual, without using labels or diagnoses.
If you have been struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, shame, low mood, difficult emotions & relationships, it may be the right time to find a trusted therapist; someone to help you understand & grow from the effects of adversity, stress & trauma. Our wellbeing can be affected by many things - work stress, early adversity, significant trauma or relationships, and we do our best to find helpful coping strategies. When our ways of coping don't work so well, we can feel stuck and isolated - psychological therapy can help us move beyond those barriers. I focus on you as an individual, without using labels or diagnoses.
Catriona works with individuals and couples seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. Clients are often thoughtful and self-aware, but may feel stuck in recurring patterns of anxiety, disconnection, or self-doubt. There may be a sense that something isn’t quite working, despite insight or effort. Through a reflective and relational approach, she supports clients in making sense of these patterns and moving towards lasting, meaningful change.
Catriona works with individuals and couples seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. Clients are often thoughtful and self-aware, but may feel stuck in recurring patterns of anxiety, disconnection, or self-doubt. There may be a sense that something isn’t quite working, despite insight or effort. Through a reflective and relational approach, she supports clients in making sense of these patterns and moving towards lasting, meaningful change.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.