Psychodynamic Counselling in Altrincham
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.
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.
Hi, I’m Georgina, a qualified integrative counsellor specialising in supporting clients through burnout and overwhelm. If you’re a professional, parent, or high-functioning achiever navigating burnout, identity shifts, or major life transitions - you’re in the right place.
You might look capable, successful, and “fine” on the outside. But inside, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly struggling.
I work with clients navigating burnout, identity shifts, self-worth issues and the pressure of juggling multiple roles.
I offer in person therapy in my private therapy office in Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire or online.
Hi, I’m Georgina, a qualified integrative counsellor specialising in supporting clients through burnout and overwhelm. If you’re a professional, parent, or high-functioning achiever navigating burnout, identity shifts, or major life transitions - you’re in the right place.
You might look capable, successful, and “fine” on the outside. But inside, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly struggling.
I work with clients navigating burnout, identity shifts, self-worth issues and the pressure of juggling multiple roles.
I offer in person therapy in my private therapy office in Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire or online.
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
If you are looking for a space to feel heard and to explore what is causing you stress or distress with curiosity, compassion and care then I feel I can help. I want to help you to understand yourself better, how you function and why
If you are looking for a space to feel heard and to explore what is causing you stress or distress with curiosity, compassion and care then I feel I can help. I want to help you to understand yourself better, how you function and why
Feeling overwhelmed or unsure? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m here to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues or just need someone to talk to, we’ll work together to find clarity and build a path forward. I speak Arabic, which allows me to connect with you in your preferred language and better understand cultural nuances.
Feeling overwhelmed or unsure? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m here to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues or just need someone to talk to, we’ll work together to find clarity and build a path forward. I speak Arabic, which allows me to connect with you in your preferred language and better understand cultural nuances.
If you’re feeling stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand — in yourself or your relationships — you’re not alone. I work with individuals and couples who want to make sense of their experiences, feel more connected, and create lasting change.
I support men who feel pressure to “hold it all together,” often struggling with expressing emotions, stress, or connecting with others. I also work with women who find themselves repeating painful relationship patterns, living with anxiety, depression or grief.
Alongside this, I support individuals who feel overwhelmed by burnout, pressure, or signifigand life changes.
If you’re feeling stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand — in yourself or your relationships — you’re not alone. I work with individuals and couples who want to make sense of their experiences, feel more connected, and create lasting change.
I support men who feel pressure to “hold it all together,” often struggling with expressing emotions, stress, or connecting with others. I also work with women who find themselves repeating painful relationship patterns, living with anxiety, depression or grief.
Alongside this, I support individuals who feel overwhelmed by burnout, pressure, or signifigand life changes.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor my approach using various therapeutic methods, including CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic techniques.
Hi, I'm Talia! I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of the Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide tailored and specialist 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.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor my approach using various therapeutic methods, including CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic techniques.
Hi, I'm Talia! I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of the Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide tailored and specialist 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.
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.
You may be seeking therapy as feeling anxious, overwhelmed, angry, confused or ‘lost’; perhaps have unresolved childhood issues, or experiencing difficulties around neurodivergence (whether diagnosed or not). Talking with friends or family can be difficult, you may feel unheard, judged or been given unhelpful advice?
You may be seeking therapy as feeling anxious, overwhelmed, angry, confused or ‘lost’; perhaps have unresolved childhood issues, or experiencing difficulties around neurodivergence (whether diagnosed or not). Talking with friends or family can be difficult, you may feel unheard, judged or been given unhelpful advice?
Are you struggling to cope or experiencing low mood? Do you feel uneasy or ‘not like your usual self’ and you don’t know why? Are you wondering where your anxiety comes from? Do the same patterns seem to repeat throughout your life? Your well-being is central to everything we will work on. Counselling is your time & your space to reflect upon your current worries, fears, problems & reflect upon your experience of life. We will identify and focus on what’s currently draining you, then incorporate techniques to ‘free up’, balance & improve your energy. This is your counselling so you will decide how you wish to use your sessions.
Are you struggling to cope or experiencing low mood? Do you feel uneasy or ‘not like your usual self’ and you don’t know why? Are you wondering where your anxiety comes from? Do the same patterns seem to repeat throughout your life? Your well-being is central to everything we will work on. Counselling is your time & your space to reflect upon your current worries, fears, problems & reflect upon your experience of life. We will identify and focus on what’s currently draining you, then incorporate techniques to ‘free up’, balance & improve your energy. This is your counselling so you will decide how you wish to use your sessions.
I am an integrative counsellor, which means I use a combination of approaches tailored to the needs of my clients such as person centred, and CBT to examine current thoughts and feelings, as well as psychodynamic exploration of the past to help reach an understanding of the issues being faced.
I am also an experienced child therapist, having worked in schools for the past 3 years with children from ages 5 to 14. I have worked successfully with children on issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, and supported them in coping with challenging situations such as family upheaval, trauma, transition bereavement. ADHD and autism.
I am an integrative counsellor, which means I use a combination of approaches tailored to the needs of my clients such as person centred, and CBT to examine current thoughts and feelings, as well as psychodynamic exploration of the past to help reach an understanding of the issues being faced.
I am also an experienced child therapist, having worked in schools for the past 3 years with children from ages 5 to 14. I have worked successfully with children on issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, and supported them in coping with challenging situations such as family upheaval, trauma, transition bereavement. ADHD and autism.
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.
Welcome, I’m Charlotte. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Whilst I specialise in working with survivors of sexual violence, abuse, trauma and PTSD. I have supported people with a range of difficulties during my career. I could help you to move on from whatever may be troubling you, including both deep rooted issues and day to day difficulties. I aim to create a safe space, free from judgement to explore the important things which have brought you to therapy. We’ll work in collaboration towards your goals, to help you develop tools to help you cope with future challenges and at a pace which feels comfortable for you.
Welcome, I’m Charlotte. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Whilst I specialise in working with survivors of sexual violence, abuse, trauma and PTSD. I have supported people with a range of difficulties during my career. I could help you to move on from whatever may be troubling you, including both deep rooted issues and day to day difficulties. I aim to create a safe space, free from judgement to explore the important things which have brought you to therapy. We’ll work in collaboration towards your goals, to help you develop tools to help you cope with future challenges and at a pace which feels comfortable for you.
As an experienced BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist my practice offers a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space where you can explore any problems that are causing you anxiety or distress. The foundation of my therapeutic work is Person Centred and where appropriate I draw on other therapeutic techniques such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Mindfulness.
As an experienced BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist my practice offers a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space where you can explore any problems that are causing you anxiety or distress. The foundation of my therapeutic work is Person Centred and where appropriate I draw on other therapeutic techniques such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Mindfulness.
I am a warm and passionate Clinical Psychologist with experience of practicing and training in a range of evidence based approaches, including: Psycho-dynamic therapy (exploring past and present interpersonal relationship patterns and impact on current difficulties), CBT, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and EMDR. As an integrative practitioner, I am able offer a flexible and responsive approach to your individual needs. I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic space, that enables clients to explore their inner world safely and confidentially, acknowledging that it can be hard to seek help.
I am a warm and passionate Clinical Psychologist with experience of practicing and training in a range of evidence based approaches, including: Psycho-dynamic therapy (exploring past and present interpersonal relationship patterns and impact on current difficulties), CBT, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and EMDR. As an integrative practitioner, I am able offer a flexible and responsive approach to your individual needs. I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic space, that enables clients to explore their inner world safely and confidentially, acknowledging that it can be hard to seek help.
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.
Are you struggling with sexual urges or behaviours that feel out of control? Perhaps you’ve tried to stop but keep returning to patterns of secrecy, guilt or shame-affecting your relationships, confidence and wellbeing. You’re not alone, and recovery is possible.
I specialise in sex addiction therapy and support for Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD), including porn addiction, infidelity and intimacy difficulties. My approach is compassionate, confidential and evidence-based, helping you understand what drives these behaviours and build tools for lasting change.
After completing my own rehabilitation programme, I founded
Are you struggling with sexual urges or behaviours that feel out of control? Perhaps you’ve tried to stop but keep returning to patterns of secrecy, guilt or shame-affecting your relationships, confidence and wellbeing. You’re not alone, and recovery is possible.
I specialise in sex addiction therapy and support for Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD), including porn addiction, infidelity and intimacy difficulties. My approach is compassionate, confidential and evidence-based, helping you understand what drives these behaviours and build tools for lasting change.
After completing my own rehabilitation programme, I founded
Hi, I am Sam. I'm qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) and EMDR Therapy which are evidenced based approaches endorsed by the NHS.
Change is possible. I have worked with hundreds of clients with common mental health problems including Generalised anxiety, Social anxiety, Health anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD, Depression and those with interpersonal difficulties.
I have witnessed the incredible efforts clients have made with my support to reduce their problems and to live better. I will work with you to overcome your problems and remove barriers to continued personal growth.
Hi, I am Sam. I'm qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) and EMDR Therapy which are evidenced based approaches endorsed by the NHS.
Change is possible. I have worked with hundreds of clients with common mental health problems including Generalised anxiety, Social anxiety, Health anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD, Depression and those with interpersonal difficulties.
I have witnessed the incredible efforts clients have made with my support to reduce their problems and to live better. I will work with you to overcome your problems and remove barriers to continued personal growth.
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 high-achievers, driven to succeed but held back by an inner voice that doubts, criticises, or shames. Underneath their accomplishments, they may feel exhausted by perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-blame that keeps them stuck. Together, we can unpack these patterns and help you rebuild a sense of self-worth and inner calm.
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 high-achievers, driven to succeed but held back by an inner voice that doubts, criticises, or shames. Underneath their accomplishments, they may feel exhausted by perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-blame that keeps them stuck. Together, we can unpack these patterns and help you rebuild a sense of self-worth and inner calm.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.