Psychoanalytic Counselling in Altrincham
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.
People stay with us when alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or addictive behaviour have become a problem in life. We believe that with the right support anyone can permanently break the addictive cycle and grow beyond addiction.
People stay with us when alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or addictive behaviour have become a problem in life. We believe that with the right support anyone can permanently break the addictive cycle and grow beyond addiction.
I am a person centred integrative psychotherapist working with a variety of issues including grief, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, relationships, coping with change, and helping build self-esteem. I understand the first step to finding support for your emotional well being and can be a daunting one. I offer a free initial consultation to see if I may be the right therapist for you.
I am a person centred integrative psychotherapist working with a variety of issues including grief, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, relationships, coping with change, and helping build self-esteem. I understand the first step to finding support for your emotional well being and can be a daunting one. I offer a free initial consultation to see if I may be the right therapist for you.
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.
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.
Using a variety of techniques, I will work with you to gain insight into your challenges and develop effective coping strategies. My goal is to empower you to discover your own strengths, overcome obstacles, and lead a more fulfilling life. I also integrative EMDR, Brainspotting, Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and Schema therapy into my work.
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.
Using a variety of techniques, I will work with you to gain insight into your challenges and develop effective coping strategies. My goal is to empower you to discover your own strengths, overcome obstacles, and lead a more fulfilling life. I also integrative EMDR, Brainspotting, Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and Schema therapy into my work.
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Are you feeling confused, stuck or simply curious about developing your authentic self, cultivating healthier and more fulfilling relationships, or finding ways to create purposeful life changes & realise your full potential?
Do you need a therapist who understands LGBTQ+ experiences, neurodiversity, cultural identity & polyamory dynamics? Someone who can support your personal process or mediate between you & your partner(s), family, friends or polycule?
If this resonates with you, I can help. I offer tailored online humanistic & existential therapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and groups — in both English & French.
Are you feeling confused, stuck or simply curious about developing your authentic self, cultivating healthier and more fulfilling relationships, or finding ways to create purposeful life changes & realise your full potential?
Do you need a therapist who understands LGBTQ+ experiences, neurodiversity, cultural identity & polyamory dynamics? Someone who can support your personal process or mediate between you & your partner(s), family, friends or polycule?
If this resonates with you, I can help. I offer tailored online humanistic & existential therapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and groups — in both English & French.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling overwhelmed in ways that don’t fit a clear label. Many people come to me feeling stuck, misunderstood, or unable to make sense of what’s happening internally or in their relationships. I work with adults across a wide range of experiences, including neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia), PTSD, CPTSD, and BPD, as well as identity and gender-related challenges. I’m neurodivergent myself and understand those experiences directly. You don’t need a specific issue or diagnosis—just a sense something isn’t working and a willingness to understand and change it.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling overwhelmed in ways that don’t fit a clear label. Many people come to me feeling stuck, misunderstood, or unable to make sense of what’s happening internally or in their relationships. I work with adults across a wide range of experiences, including neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia), PTSD, CPTSD, and BPD, as well as identity and gender-related challenges. I’m neurodivergent myself and understand those experiences directly. You don’t need a specific issue or diagnosis—just a sense something isn’t working and a willingness to understand and change it.
I am interested in working with complex emotional and relational difficulties and trauma, supporting people to heal from the lasting impact of adverse experiences and to move towards recovery and fulfil their potential. I am also passionate about improving access to services for marginalised populations. Over time, my professional and personal journey has shaped how I view emotional distress. Rather than asking “what is wrong with you?”, I ask “what has happened to you?”. This shift allows me to see beyond presenting problems to the person behind the distress. It also enables me to bring kindness and compassion into my work.
I am interested in working with complex emotional and relational difficulties and trauma, supporting people to heal from the lasting impact of adverse experiences and to move towards recovery and fulfil their potential. I am also passionate about improving access to services for marginalised populations. Over time, my professional and personal journey has shaped how I view emotional distress. Rather than asking “what is wrong with you?”, I ask “what has happened to you?”. This shift allows me to see beyond presenting problems to the person behind the distress. It also enables me to bring kindness and compassion into my work.
I am an integrative, collaborative, challenging therapist. I work with clients who have decided there is something they want to change about themselves to have a different future self. You do not have to know all the answers about why and how, that is something we can find out together. Many of my clients are stuck in the same patterns, same thoughts, and same behaviours that no longer work for them but cannot figure out how to change them alone. I am here to help you understand and untangle these to figure out what is it you need and want for future you.
I am an integrative, collaborative, challenging therapist. I work with clients who have decided there is something they want to change about themselves to have a different future self. You do not have to know all the answers about why and how, that is something we can find out together. Many of my clients are stuck in the same patterns, same thoughts, and same behaviours that no longer work for them but cannot figure out how to change them alone. I am here to help you understand and untangle these to figure out what is it you need and want for future you.
WellbeingWorks is an independent Psychology practice offering a range of services to support emotional wellbeing.
We can support with a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, low mood, low self esteem, support with challenges around performance, and difficulties with adjustments/transitions. This list is not exhaustive so please don't hesitate to email us if you think we may be able to help. With an experienced team of Senior and Consultant Psychologists you are guaranteed the highest level of expertise.
WellbeingWorks is an independent Psychology practice offering a range of services to support emotional wellbeing.
We can support with a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, low mood, low self esteem, support with challenges around performance, and difficulties with adjustments/transitions. This list is not exhaustive so please don't hesitate to email us if you think we may be able to help. With an experienced team of Senior and Consultant Psychologists you are guaranteed the highest level of expertise.
Are you tired of feeling demotivated and frustrated? Is it difficult to focus on tasks or make decisions? Have you been feeling low and moody? Have you experienced abuse that has left you questioning your self worth?
Having a safe space to share your thoughts with a compassionate and empathic therapist who respects your experience providing you the right environment will help you to overcome your difficulties.
With the right approach and required sessions, you start noticing positive changes in yourself. As you understand your trauma, learn techniques to manage your mood to regain self worth and function as yourself again.
Are you tired of feeling demotivated and frustrated? Is it difficult to focus on tasks or make decisions? Have you been feeling low and moody? Have you experienced abuse that has left you questioning your self worth?
Having a safe space to share your thoughts with a compassionate and empathic therapist who respects your experience providing you the right environment will help you to overcome your difficulties.
With the right approach and required sessions, you start noticing positive changes in yourself. As you understand your trauma, learn techniques to manage your mood to regain self worth and function as yourself again.
Hi everyone! I'm Erlend, a Clinical Psychologist. My priority is always to provide you with a safe and confidential space and help you feel like you can express yourself. I will be guided by your pace and values to help you work towards living a more fulfilling life. I also place great importance on being genuine and honest when working with people, so am always keen to review our progress and make sure the process is working for you. I studied Psychology at the University of Bergen, Norway, before moving to the UK to study my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Essex.
Hi everyone! I'm Erlend, a Clinical Psychologist. My priority is always to provide you with a safe and confidential space and help you feel like you can express yourself. I will be guided by your pace and values to help you work towards living a more fulfilling life. I also place great importance on being genuine and honest when working with people, so am always keen to review our progress and make sure the process is working for you. I studied Psychology at the University of Bergen, Norway, before moving to the UK to study my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Essex.
With an extensive background of working in mental health I have worked with issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and abuse. Ive worked with those who have experienced loss, relationship issues/breakdowns, adverse childhood experiences, isolation and complex mental health needs. No issue is too much or too overwhelming, as I believe with the right support, patience and care, we can both find the solution. Together unravelling and making sense of the problem to know what steps to take to move forward.
With an extensive background of working in mental health I have worked with issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and abuse. Ive worked with those who have experienced loss, relationship issues/breakdowns, adverse childhood experiences, isolation and complex mental health needs. No issue is too much or too overwhelming, as I believe with the right support, patience and care, we can both find the solution. Together unravelling and making sense of the problem to know what steps to take to move forward.
Talking about your problems can be difficult, even with people who love and care about you. Sometimes you don't know where to turn. We all experience challenging times in our lives and may feel that we should be coping , we should be able to manage to find our way through ? We can feel very lost and alone at these times. I am here to offer you support, and to respond to you sensitively, honestly and without judgement. Having that safe space to hear your own voice and know that you are understood is the first step to seeing the path ahead.
Talking about your problems can be difficult, even with people who love and care about you. Sometimes you don't know where to turn. We all experience challenging times in our lives and may feel that we should be coping , we should be able to manage to find our way through ? We can feel very lost and alone at these times. I am here to offer you support, and to respond to you sensitively, honestly and without judgement. Having that safe space to hear your own voice and know that you are understood is the first step to seeing the path ahead.
You as a human being, you have a choice. And you can choose. You can choose to gain victory over yourself—or you can choose to try to pursue, for the rest of your life, trying to gain victory over your problems. In one, you will never win—in one you’ve got a fair shot. Prem Rawat
You as a human being, you have a choice. And you can choose. You can choose to gain victory over yourself—or you can choose to try to pursue, for the rest of your life, trying to gain victory over your problems. In one, you will never win—in one you’ve got a fair shot. Prem Rawat
Many of the people who come to therapy are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift alone. Some are navigating the impact of past experiences, while others are struggling in relationships, managing stress, or facing significant life changes. Often, they are thoughtful people who have been coping for a long time but are ready to understand themselves more deeply. In therapy, we take time to make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, helping clients gain insight, develop healthier ways of responding to challenges, & move towards a life that feels more balanced and manageable.
Many of the people who come to therapy are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift alone. Some are navigating the impact of past experiences, while others are struggling in relationships, managing stress, or facing significant life changes. Often, they are thoughtful people who have been coping for a long time but are ready to understand themselves more deeply. In therapy, we take time to make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, helping clients gain insight, develop healthier ways of responding to challenges, & move towards a life that feels more balanced and manageable.
Are you feeling lost or stuck but perhaps can't understand why? I can help you to understand how difficult experiences and trauma have impacted on the way you are feeling now. Together we can work to find strategies for healing and recovery so that you will feel empowered to move forward with strength. I work pluralistically, which means I do not adhere to one specific modality. I will work in a way that feels right for you, is safe, secure and confidential. My goal is for you to live your best life.
I am also a clinical supervisor to other therapists. Please visit my website for further details. patriciabroadhursttherapy.
Are you feeling lost or stuck but perhaps can't understand why? I can help you to understand how difficult experiences and trauma have impacted on the way you are feeling now. Together we can work to find strategies for healing and recovery so that you will feel empowered to move forward with strength. I work pluralistically, which means I do not adhere to one specific modality. I will work in a way that feels right for you, is safe, secure and confidential. My goal is for you to live your best life.
I am also a clinical supervisor to other therapists. Please visit my website for further details. patriciabroadhursttherapy.
I offer professional and confidential counselling both in-person and online. I specialise in a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I am your advocate and through collaboration and exploration, want to offer you the support to find what you are looking for.
How Counselling Can Help:
I work openly and honestly and at your pace, offering you psychological and wellbeing support within a safe and confidential environment. It is a space where you can talk freely and be truly heard. However difficult things might seem, there are ways we can work together to change this.
I offer professional and confidential counselling both in-person and online. I specialise in a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I am your advocate and through collaboration and exploration, want to offer you the support to find what you are looking for.
How Counselling Can Help:
I work openly and honestly and at your pace, offering you psychological and wellbeing support within a safe and confidential environment. It is a space where you can talk freely and be truly heard. However difficult things might seem, there are ways we can work together to change this.
Hi, my name is Gareth of Hebden Counselling & in practise for 18 years. The counselling I offer is a deeply integrative approach which utilises an apex of approaches with an empathic, unjudgmental framework in which you the client, with the focus on you and your needs, can confidently and congruently explore your issues, feelings and emotions in the comfortable space of Springfield House on Albert St in Hebden Bridge with great access from Manchester/Leeds/Bradford and there surrounding towns. I also offer myself as a qualified clinical supervisor for both student & qualified counsellors. Feel free to get in touch for my services.
Hi, my name is Gareth of Hebden Counselling & in practise for 18 years. The counselling I offer is a deeply integrative approach which utilises an apex of approaches with an empathic, unjudgmental framework in which you the client, with the focus on you and your needs, can confidently and congruently explore your issues, feelings and emotions in the comfortable space of Springfield House on Albert St in Hebden Bridge with great access from Manchester/Leeds/Bradford and there surrounding towns. I also offer myself as a qualified clinical supervisor for both student & qualified counsellors. Feel free to get in touch for my services.
I am able to work with children, teenagers and parents and adults so my range is extensive. I can offer both short term and long term therapy. Sessions are weekly and will take place online via a platform that we will agree upon after an initial consultation. We will then review the work as we proceed to monitor progress.
I am able to work with children, teenagers and parents and adults so my range is extensive. I can offer both short term and long term therapy. Sessions are weekly and will take place online via a platform that we will agree upon after an initial consultation. We will then review the work as we proceed to monitor progress.
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Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.