Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in Altrincham
Seeking support can feel like a big step, and I aim to offer a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, valued, and understood.
I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Counselling (BACP accredited) and a Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People. I have accrued over 500 clinical hours and work from an integrative approach, tailored to each individual client. I am CBT qualified and combine evidence-based cognitive behavioural strategies with a strong person-centred foundation, ensuring therapy is both relational and practical.
My experience spans private practice, charities, schools, and Employee Assistance Programmes.
Seeking support can feel like a big step, and I aim to offer a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, valued, and understood.
I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Counselling (BACP accredited) and a Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People. I have accrued over 500 clinical hours and work from an integrative approach, tailored to each individual client. I am CBT qualified and combine evidence-based cognitive behavioural strategies with a strong person-centred foundation, ensuring therapy is both relational and practical.
My experience spans private practice, charities, schools, and Employee Assistance Programmes.
Hi. My name is Alison. I am an adult and children and young person's counsellor. During our counselling sessions I will provide you with a non-judgemental and empathic space where we can work together to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I will offer empathy and be there as a listening ear to help you open up and discuss any issues and worries you wish to talk about. We will work at a suitable pace for you to help to understand and talk through the underlying reasons you may be feeling stuck or struggling in life. We’ll explore the past and present to help you to heal and become more self aware so you can move forward.
Hi. My name is Alison. I am an adult and children and young person's counsellor. During our counselling sessions I will provide you with a non-judgemental and empathic space where we can work together to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I will offer empathy and be there as a listening ear to help you open up and discuss any issues and worries you wish to talk about. We will work at a suitable pace for you to help to understand and talk through the underlying reasons you may be feeling stuck or struggling in life. We’ll explore the past and present to help you to heal and become more self aware so you can move forward.
Originally from Manchester, I now live in Glasgow. I started my counselling training in London on Goldsmith University’s Graduate Certificate in Humanistic & Psychodynamic Counselling, before completing the University of Strathclyde’s MSc, Counselling & Psychotherapy. At Strathclyde I trained in Person-Centred Therapy and this forms the basis of my practice. I have experience working with a wide variety of people, I’m particularly familiar with autism and neurodiversity, and I work with all kinds of issues including depression and anxiety, as well as those vague feelings of just not being what you ought to be.
Originally from Manchester, I now live in Glasgow. I started my counselling training in London on Goldsmith University’s Graduate Certificate in Humanistic & Psychodynamic Counselling, before completing the University of Strathclyde’s MSc, Counselling & Psychotherapy. At Strathclyde I trained in Person-Centred Therapy and this forms the basis of my practice. I have experience working with a wide variety of people, I’m particularly familiar with autism and neurodiversity, and I work with all kinds of issues including depression and anxiety, as well as those vague feelings of just not being what you ought to be.
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.
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.
I have many years of experience supporting children, young people, parents and carers. In my work as an art psychotherapist, I help people who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, self-harm, depression, low self-esteem or questions around identity.
I also have a strong interest in therapeutic parenting and understand how challenging family life can sometimes feel. My aim is to create a calm, safe and supportive space where you or your child can explore thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Art therapy can help express emotions that may be hard to say out loud.
I have many years of experience supporting children, young people, parents and carers. In my work as an art psychotherapist, I help people who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, self-harm, depression, low self-esteem or questions around identity.
I also have a strong interest in therapeutic parenting and understand how challenging family life can sometimes feel. My aim is to create a calm, safe and supportive space where you or your child can explore thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Art therapy can help express emotions that may be hard to say out loud.
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 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.
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Hello, I'm Deb Haynes, I work with all sorts of wonderful people, from young children to adults and families. I use a person centered approach but can bring in other techniques which I have trained in, such as play therapy.
I understand that attending therapy can sometimes be difficult due to work or commitments you may have, I work daytime, evenings and Saturdays (last session from 2pm)
Some of the stressful issues that I have been asked to help with are, anxiety, bereavement (including pet bereavement), trauma, behavioural / trust issues, self-esteem issues, self-harming.
Hello, I'm Deb Haynes, I work with all sorts of wonderful people, from young children to adults and families. I use a person centered approach but can bring in other techniques which I have trained in, such as play therapy.
I understand that attending therapy can sometimes be difficult due to work or commitments you may have, I work daytime, evenings and Saturdays (last session from 2pm)
Some of the stressful issues that I have been asked to help with are, anxiety, bereavement (including pet bereavement), trauma, behavioural / trust issues, self-esteem issues, self-harming.
“I wish things could go back to normal!”, “I want to feel like me again!” Does this sound familiar?
Many of my clients have said this in one way or another. Do you live with a sense that no one understands what you’re feeling?Sometimes it comes with a sense of shame or judgement that you can’t “just get back to normal.” Many of my clients have struggled with the effects of cancer diagnosis, others grief or loss and some have become full time carers. I offer a space for you to explore your feelings (all of them) and the support to help you make decisions about how you want to live in this new “normal”.
“I wish things could go back to normal!”, “I want to feel like me again!” Does this sound familiar?
Many of my clients have said this in one way or another. Do you live with a sense that no one understands what you’re feeling?Sometimes it comes with a sense of shame or judgement that you can’t “just get back to normal.” Many of my clients have struggled with the effects of cancer diagnosis, others grief or loss and some have become full time carers. I offer a space for you to explore your feelings (all of them) and the support to help you make decisions about how you want to live in this new “normal”.
I work with adults and young people navigating life transitions, relationship friction, or overwhelming stress. Clients usually reach out when a change, such as a career shift or breakup, leaves them feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected. Together, we move forward by untangling complex dilemmas, identifying healthier relational patterns, and building practical coping strategies. My goal is to help you process the mental clutter, establish clear boundaries, and regain a sense of agency so you can face life’s next chapter with confidence.
I work with adults and young people navigating life transitions, relationship friction, or overwhelming stress. Clients usually reach out when a change, such as a career shift or breakup, leaves them feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected. Together, we move forward by untangling complex dilemmas, identifying healthier relational patterns, and building practical coping strategies. My goal is to help you process the mental clutter, establish clear boundaries, and regain a sense of agency so you can face life’s next chapter with confidence.
I aim to support any adult, child, young person, family or organisation to maximise their potential and effectively manage the difficulties that life often brings. I believe that by building an understanding of your social, emotional, psychological and physical needs, you can be supported to feel safe, ready to cope and able to achieve the goals that matter to you. My aim will be to help you to explore your needs, to better understand the difficulties you face and to provide tailored psychological support, based on a wide range of evidence based interventions to help develop solutions that work for you.
I aim to support any adult, child, young person, family or organisation to maximise their potential and effectively manage the difficulties that life often brings. I believe that by building an understanding of your social, emotional, psychological and physical needs, you can be supported to feel safe, ready to cope and able to achieve the goals that matter to you. My aim will be to help you to explore your needs, to better understand the difficulties you face and to provide tailored psychological support, based on a wide range of evidence based interventions to help develop solutions that work for you.
Investing in yourself can sometimes feel hard to do, you can always convince yourself that other things or people are more worthy but investing in counselling will be the greatest gift you can give yourself and can change your life. Counselling can be accessed for a number of reasons, something really specific may have happened or you might just have feelings you want to understand more, or behaviours you want to change. Whatever it is, we can explore things together so you can understand yourself better and put steps in place so you can live a more positive, happy and fulfilling life.
Investing in yourself can sometimes feel hard to do, you can always convince yourself that other things or people are more worthy but investing in counselling will be the greatest gift you can give yourself and can change your life. Counselling can be accessed for a number of reasons, something really specific may have happened or you might just have feelings you want to understand more, or behaviours you want to change. Whatever it is, we can explore things together so you can understand yourself better and put steps in place so you can live a more positive, happy and fulfilling life.
If you're feeling stuck, burnt out, anxious, or like you've somehow lost yourself along the way, you're not alone. Many of the people I work with are exhausted from holding everything together. They spend so much time looking after others, meeting expectations, or simply getting through the day that they've lost touch with what they need. Sometimes they know something needs to change but aren't sure where to begin. Therapy offers a space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. My approach is warm, relaxed, and down-to-earth, creating a space where you can be yourself without judgement or pressure. We can start gently, too!
If you're feeling stuck, burnt out, anxious, or like you've somehow lost yourself along the way, you're not alone. Many of the people I work with are exhausted from holding everything together. They spend so much time looking after others, meeting expectations, or simply getting through the day that they've lost touch with what they need. Sometimes they know something needs to change but aren't sure where to begin. Therapy offers a space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. My approach is warm, relaxed, and down-to-earth, creating a space where you can be yourself without judgement or pressure. We can start gently, too!
I am Marco, a fully qualified counsellor and registered with BACP.
Finding the right support is a courageous first step. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a partnership or working through the internal weight of past experiences, I provide a compassionate, evidence-based space to help you rediscover balance. With rich clinical experience, my practice focuses on helping individuals and couples move from a state of "surviving" to "thriving."
I specialize in supporting clients through intricate mental health landscapes and relationship dynamics: Couples Counselling, Neurodiversity & Mental Health, • • Emotional Resilience
I am Marco, a fully qualified counsellor and registered with BACP.
Finding the right support is a courageous first step. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a partnership or working through the internal weight of past experiences, I provide a compassionate, evidence-based space to help you rediscover balance. With rich clinical experience, my practice focuses on helping individuals and couples move from a state of "surviving" to "thriving."
I specialize in supporting clients through intricate mental health landscapes and relationship dynamics: Couples Counselling, Neurodiversity & Mental Health, • • Emotional Resilience
I offer a neuroaffirming therapy space where you can bring your whole self without fear of judgement. Every therapy journey is different, because every person is different. We can work together to shape our sessions in a way that feels right for you.
I understand that, if you've masked for a long time, it can sometimes feel difficult to untangle who you are from that mask. In our sessions, you can openly reflect on your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a space free from external pressures and at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I offer a neuroaffirming therapy space where you can bring your whole self without fear of judgement. Every therapy journey is different, because every person is different. We can work together to shape our sessions in a way that feels right for you.
I understand that, if you've masked for a long time, it can sometimes feel difficult to untangle who you are from that mask. In our sessions, you can openly reflect on your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a space free from external pressures and at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I’m Gemma, a psychotherapist registered with BACP based in Liverpool, offering online and in-person therapy. I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, fertility challenges, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), chronic illness, and major life changes like breakups or Bereavement. I offer LGBTQIA+ and relationship diversity affirmative therapy and have specialist experience supporting trans and gender-diverse clients. My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental, providing a safe space to explore difficult thoughts and emotions and feel truly heard.
I’m Gemma, a psychotherapist registered with BACP based in Liverpool, offering online and in-person therapy. I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, fertility challenges, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), chronic illness, and major life changes like breakups or Bereavement. I offer LGBTQIA+ and relationship diversity affirmative therapy and have specialist experience supporting trans and gender-diverse clients. My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental, providing a safe space to explore difficult thoughts and emotions and feel truly heard.
Hello my name is Jen and I am a fully qualified counsellor. I have lots of experience working with neurodiverse adults, young people and children so find it easy to adapt my style to suit my clients needs. I have a genuine passion for the work I do, as i enjoy helping people feel better about themselves.
Hello my name is Jen and I am a fully qualified counsellor. I have lots of experience working with neurodiverse adults, young people and children so find it easy to adapt my style to suit my clients needs. I have a genuine passion for the work I do, as i enjoy helping people feel better about themselves.
If you are looking for a safe, non-judgemental, welcoming space to explore what life has thrown at you then you have come to the right place. We all need time and a listening ear to help us deal with 'life' at some point. If you want to discover your true self then you have come to the right place. I came to private practice after many years working in post-16 education. In both careers I am privileged to help and be alongside people who are negotiating their next steps.
If you are looking for a safe, non-judgemental, welcoming space to explore what life has thrown at you then you have come to the right place. We all need time and a listening ear to help us deal with 'life' at some point. If you want to discover your true self then you have come to the right place. I came to private practice after many years working in post-16 education. In both careers I am privileged to help and be alongside people who are negotiating their next steps.
Life can seem overwhelming, with little time or space to consider how we are feeling or how we might overcome the challenges that cause us sadness, confusion, anxiety, anger or doubt. You might be deciding to seek counselling for a variety of reasons including relationship issues, bereavement and loss, depression and anxiety, current life events or the impact of earlier childhood trauma. I am passionate about offering empathy, compassion and a chance for you to explore why you might be feeling lost or stuck. Our work together can help you to focus, make changes and unlock the possibilities to becoming mentally healthier and happier.
Life can seem overwhelming, with little time or space to consider how we are feeling or how we might overcome the challenges that cause us sadness, confusion, anxiety, anger or doubt. You might be deciding to seek counselling for a variety of reasons including relationship issues, bereavement and loss, depression and anxiety, current life events or the impact of earlier childhood trauma. I am passionate about offering empathy, compassion and a chance for you to explore why you might be feeling lost or stuck. Our work together can help you to focus, make changes and unlock the possibilities to becoming mentally healthier and happier.
I work with children and adults alike, I have a specialism in working with children with Autism but I accept referrals from anybody who is looking for support. If I don't feel that I am best suited to support you then I will help signpost you to another organisation.
I work with children and adults alike, I have a specialism in working with children with Autism but I accept referrals from anybody who is looking for support. If I don't feel that I am best suited to support you then I will help signpost you to another organisation.
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How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.