In Person Counselling in Bamber Bridge
face to face and remote working available
I believe you strive to want to do what's best for you, no matter what conditions you may find yourself in. I believe in the uniqueness of each individual and that you have the capacity to be the expert in your own world, as only you know how you truly feel, and what you really want. You are the only person who can decide who you want to be, and how you want to be living your life. I believe you deserve respect for the values and choices you decide to live by and strongly believe that through the trustworthy relationship I hope to build with you, that together, we will find the path that is hidden from you.
face to face and remote working available
I believe you strive to want to do what's best for you, no matter what conditions you may find yourself in. I believe in the uniqueness of each individual and that you have the capacity to be the expert in your own world, as only you know how you truly feel, and what you really want. You are the only person who can decide who you want to be, and how you want to be living your life. I believe you deserve respect for the values and choices you decide to live by and strongly believe that through the trustworthy relationship I hope to build with you, that together, we will find the path that is hidden from you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with things that normally weren't an issue. Maybe you have experienced a trauma that still impacts your everyday life, or changes in circumstances for any number of reasons, financial, ill health or divorce. Many things can impact our mental health and each one of us experiences it differently. We all want to be listened to and understood and yet there may be things we can't even share with those closest to us. Therapy can help to unburden you, see solutions and gain a better understanding of yourself and what is best for you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with things that normally weren't an issue. Maybe you have experienced a trauma that still impacts your everyday life, or changes in circumstances for any number of reasons, financial, ill health or divorce. Many things can impact our mental health and each one of us experiences it differently. We all want to be listened to and understood and yet there may be things we can't even share with those closest to us. Therapy can help to unburden you, see solutions and gain a better understanding of yourself and what is best for you.
Jacqueline Branfield | Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
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Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel constantly exhausted, as if you’re running on empty, stuck in the same overwhelming patterns? Yet hold a deep desire to break free; together we’ll awaken your own inner expert, move beyond just talking about your problems. We will gently explore your current challenges with curiosity, mapping out practical coping strategies that actually last. Through gentle repetition and supported learning, we send restorative signals to your nervous system. This allows your mind and body to communicate effectively—moving you from a state of constant 'doing' into a regulated 'being,' where you can finally access the power of the pause.
Do you feel constantly exhausted, as if you’re running on empty, stuck in the same overwhelming patterns? Yet hold a deep desire to break free; together we’ll awaken your own inner expert, move beyond just talking about your problems. We will gently explore your current challenges with curiosity, mapping out practical coping strategies that actually last. Through gentle repetition and supported learning, we send restorative signals to your nervous system. This allows your mind and body to communicate effectively—moving you from a state of constant 'doing' into a regulated 'being,' where you can finally access the power of the pause.
I currently have a 2 week waiting list for in person appointments at Bolton or Chorley clinics.
Often clients contact me when other therapy has not helped them in the way they had hoped. This is often due to the complexity of difficulties being layered perhaps in a history of trauma. Distress in the body and mind can be triggered by what appears to be something superficial. This can open up the past or come at a time when our emotional resilience is low so this event has a greater impact than it may have done. We can find ourselves not being able to function in our normal way. Many clients often identify as 'good copers' and those who 'just get on with it'. Perhaps we can't now - this is frightening and can derail us.
I currently have a 2 week waiting list for in person appointments at Bolton or Chorley clinics.
Often clients contact me when other therapy has not helped them in the way they had hoped. This is often due to the complexity of difficulties being layered perhaps in a history of trauma. Distress in the body and mind can be triggered by what appears to be something superficial. This can open up the past or come at a time when our emotional resilience is low so this event has a greater impact than it may have done. We can find ourselves not being able to function in our normal way. Many clients often identify as 'good copers' and those who 'just get on with it'. Perhaps we can't now - this is frightening and can derail us.
I am able to offer face to face sessions in accordance with following the current government guidance.
I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with over twenty five years experience working with adults and children within the NHS and in my private practice. I have particular knowledge and experience in trauma, attachment theory, bereavement and loss. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups in a supportive therapeutic environment covering a wide range of issues: Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Traumatic events, Developmental Trauma during childhood, Attachment and relational difficulties, Self-harm and Eating disorders.
I am able to offer face to face sessions in accordance with following the current government guidance.
I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with over twenty five years experience working with adults and children within the NHS and in my private practice. I have particular knowledge and experience in trauma, attachment theory, bereavement and loss. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups in a supportive therapeutic environment covering a wide range of issues: Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Traumatic events, Developmental Trauma during childhood, Attachment and relational difficulties, Self-harm and Eating disorders.
Hi, I'm Paul Robinson, a Psychotherapist based in Preston, Lancashire.
If you are looking for a therapist who will just listen and nod, I may not be the right fit. I offer an actively engaged, direct, and robust approach, designed for clients who are ready to move past simply understanding their life and into real, practical change.
Therapy with me isn't about solving an abstract problem; it's about shifting patterns of relating. The way you connect with me in the room often mirrors the problems you face outside of it. I'm here to serve as a critical friend: warm and supportive, yet challenging when needed.
Hi, I'm Paul Robinson, a Psychotherapist based in Preston, Lancashire.
If you are looking for a therapist who will just listen and nod, I may not be the right fit. I offer an actively engaged, direct, and robust approach, designed for clients who are ready to move past simply understanding their life and into real, practical change.
Therapy with me isn't about solving an abstract problem; it's about shifting patterns of relating. The way you connect with me in the room often mirrors the problems you face outside of it. I'm here to serve as a critical friend: warm and supportive, yet challenging when needed.
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Hello! My name is Sam. I am a Counsellor delivering one to one and couples counselling sessions from rooms in Burnley and Blackburn. I am able to offer you choice and flexibility when choosing counselling sessions. By reading my profile you have taken the first step in focusing on what you need. The next step is finding a safe confidential space to talk and share, I offer this opportunity where you can bring your worries, experiences and challenges and be heard. What is going on for you? what would you like to achieve? I will be with you when you are finding your goals and when you take the step in identifying how to reach them.
Hello! My name is Sam. I am a Counsellor delivering one to one and couples counselling sessions from rooms in Burnley and Blackburn. I am able to offer you choice and flexibility when choosing counselling sessions. By reading my profile you have taken the first step in focusing on what you need. The next step is finding a safe confidential space to talk and share, I offer this opportunity where you can bring your worries, experiences and challenges and be heard. What is going on for you? what would you like to achieve? I will be with you when you are finding your goals and when you take the step in identifying how to reach them.
I’m Georgia, a qualified therapist and NHS mental health coach with over 2,000 hours of experience supporting complex emotional and neurodivergent presentations.
I work with people whose minds and emotions feel chaotic, conflicting and all consuming. Whether you feel too much, think too much or have been told you are 'too much', your thoughts and emotions will never be 'too much' here.
I support people who often experience:
Persistent rumination and anxiety loops.
Low self-trust and self-criticism.
Recurring interpersonal/relationship difficulties and attachment triggers.
A sense of disconnection whether that's fee
I’m Georgia, a qualified therapist and NHS mental health coach with over 2,000 hours of experience supporting complex emotional and neurodivergent presentations.
I work with people whose minds and emotions feel chaotic, conflicting and all consuming. Whether you feel too much, think too much or have been told you are 'too much', your thoughts and emotions will never be 'too much' here.
I support people who often experience:
Persistent rumination and anxiety loops.
Low self-trust and self-criticism.
Recurring interpersonal/relationship difficulties and attachment triggers.
A sense of disconnection whether that's fee
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you feel supported, gently challenged, and able to explore your behaviour, shame, and fears, we may be a good fit. This work helps you change old patterns, reconnect with joy, and build a healthier relationship with your voice, body, and true self.
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you feel supported, gently challenged, and able to explore your behaviour, shame, and fears, we may be a good fit. This work helps you change old patterns, reconnect with joy, and build a healthier relationship with your voice, body, and true self.
Life can be a struggle sometimes or it may have always been this way for you. You may feel that you live life just going through the motions, but inside you’re screaming. Maybe you feel empty or constantly angry. Perhaps you’ve lost yourself and don’t know how to find ‘you’ again. It could be that everything is an effort and you lack motivation, or you’ve lost your purpose in life. You may be stuck with negative thoughts about yourself or others; feeling lonely, angry, shame, guilty, grief, anxiety or sadness.
Life can be a struggle sometimes or it may have always been this way for you. You may feel that you live life just going through the motions, but inside you’re screaming. Maybe you feel empty or constantly angry. Perhaps you’ve lost yourself and don’t know how to find ‘you’ again. It could be that everything is an effort and you lack motivation, or you’ve lost your purpose in life. You may be stuck with negative thoughts about yourself or others; feeling lonely, angry, shame, guilty, grief, anxiety or sadness.
I offer Video, In-Person and hybrid models mixing the two.
I specialise in Addiction. I work with addictions to Gambling, Drugs and Alcohol. There is more at linkedin “The UK’s leading addiction therapist” where I’ve written over 40 articles covering many aspects of addiction and recovery.
I offer Video, In-Person and hybrid models mixing the two.
I specialise in Addiction. I work with addictions to Gambling, Drugs and Alcohol. There is more at linkedin “The UK’s leading addiction therapist” where I’ve written over 40 articles covering many aspects of addiction and recovery.
Assessment and therapeutic support for children and young people, online or in person, with weekday appointments.
Educational psychology assessment and therapeutic support for children and young people can provide clarity and direction when learning feels harder than it should, or when anxiety, low confidence, or emotional overwhelm begin to affect daily life. Children may struggle with reading or writing despite working hard; others feel misunderstood, frustrated, or unsure of their strengths. Over time, these experiences can impact self-esteem and engagement with school. As a parent, you may be seeking a deeper understanding of your child’s strengths and needs, alongside thoughtful guidance on how best to support them.
Assessment and therapeutic support for children and young people, online or in person, with weekday appointments.
Educational psychology assessment and therapeutic support for children and young people can provide clarity and direction when learning feels harder than it should, or when anxiety, low confidence, or emotional overwhelm begin to affect daily life. Children may struggle with reading or writing despite working hard; others feel misunderstood, frustrated, or unsure of their strengths. Over time, these experiences can impact self-esteem and engagement with school. As a parent, you may be seeking a deeper understanding of your child’s strengths and needs, alongside thoughtful guidance on how best to support them.
Both offer face to face as well as online therapy.
Joanna is trained in delivering EMDR therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique, and is also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Working with Couples. Sue specialises in anxiety, bereavement, self esteem, domestic abuse, life changing illness and in providing clinical supervision.
Both offer face to face as well as online therapy.
Joanna is trained in delivering EMDR therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique, and is also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Working with Couples. Sue specialises in anxiety, bereavement, self esteem, domestic abuse, life changing illness and in providing clinical supervision.
Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what we are going through. We might feel bad or find something distressing but struggle to fully make sense of it. Together we can work through key areas you find challenging to reach a shared understanding of how these problems developed and why they persist despite your efforts to overcome them.
Any form of therapy should ask what you want to achieve from your sessions. We can establish the main things you would like to see change in your life and focus our sessions on helping you get there.
Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what we are going through. We might feel bad or find something distressing but struggle to fully make sense of it. Together we can work through key areas you find challenging to reach a shared understanding of how these problems developed and why they persist despite your efforts to overcome them.
Any form of therapy should ask what you want to achieve from your sessions. We can establish the main things you would like to see change in your life and focus our sessions on helping you get there.
I currently offer therapy primarily online, with a limited number of in-person sessions available over the weekend.
“Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life’s problems.” It’s a line I often return to because it speaks to something many of us were never taught - that emotions aren’t something to hide or push through, but a way of understanding ourselves better. If this feels too close to home for you, you may be used to carrying a lot quietly. From the outside, you might seem "fine", while inside you feel anxious, disconnected or unsure who you’re allowed to be. Culture, invisible pressures, and past experiences may still shape you. Our work is about creating a space where you no longer have to carry everything on your own.
I currently offer therapy primarily online, with a limited number of in-person sessions available over the weekend.
“Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life’s problems.” It’s a line I often return to because it speaks to something many of us were never taught - that emotions aren’t something to hide or push through, but a way of understanding ourselves better. If this feels too close to home for you, you may be used to carrying a lot quietly. From the outside, you might seem "fine", while inside you feel anxious, disconnected or unsure who you’re allowed to be. Culture, invisible pressures, and past experiences may still shape you. Our work is about creating a space where you no longer have to carry everything on your own.
Individual and group therapy available online and in person.
You may be finding life difficult at the moment and feeling anxious or sad.
Struggling to focus and worrying about falling behind, you're working hard but, feel like you're getting nowhere. Great at sorting out other people's dramas, you're the first one friends and family turn to in a crisis, but you never seem to find the time or the energy to focus on you.
You may notice familiar patterns repeating, sabotaging your work, studies and personal relationships and preventing you from reaching your goals. Painful past experiences are encroaching on the present, and you're wondering if therapy might help you get back on track.
Individual and group therapy available online and in person.
You may be finding life difficult at the moment and feeling anxious or sad.
Struggling to focus and worrying about falling behind, you're working hard but, feel like you're getting nowhere. Great at sorting out other people's dramas, you're the first one friends and family turn to in a crisis, but you never seem to find the time or the energy to focus on you.
You may notice familiar patterns repeating, sabotaging your work, studies and personal relationships and preventing you from reaching your goals. Painful past experiences are encroaching on the present, and you're wondering if therapy might help you get back on track.
I offer in-person therapy on Mondays 8am-8pm, I offer online therapy Tuesday and wednesday.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure why things feel so difficult right now. It might be anxiety, low mood or past experiences that are impacting your day-to day life and relationships. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can explore what's going on for you at your own pace without judgement.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and led by you, I will help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings and support you in finding your own way forward. I also work in a trauma-informed way, recognising how past experiences can shape how we feel in the present, even if we're not always aware of it.
I offer in-person therapy on Mondays 8am-8pm, I offer online therapy Tuesday and wednesday.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure why things feel so difficult right now. It might be anxiety, low mood or past experiences that are impacting your day-to day life and relationships. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can explore what's going on for you at your own pace without judgement.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and led by you, I will help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings and support you in finding your own way forward. I also work in a trauma-informed way, recognising how past experiences can shape how we feel in the present, even if we're not always aware of it.
I offer weekly, in-person therapy in Manchester and the High Peak.
People often reach out when something in their life feels heavy, confusing or quietly overwhelming. You don’t need to have a clear story to begin. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can slow down, speak honestly, and explore what feels out of step or painful. Much of what shapes us lives below the surface — old patterns, shame, grief, relationships, the body’s responses. Therapy is a place to bring these into conversation, gently and at your pace, so that new understanding and possibilities can begin to emerge.
I offer weekly, in-person therapy in Manchester and the High Peak.
People often reach out when something in their life feels heavy, confusing or quietly overwhelming. You don’t need to have a clear story to begin. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can slow down, speak honestly, and explore what feels out of step or painful. Much of what shapes us lives below the surface — old patterns, shame, grief, relationships, the body’s responses. Therapy is a place to bring these into conversation, gently and at your pace, so that new understanding and possibilities can begin to emerge.
If you feel like you haven’t been heard elsewhere, I am happy to provide an environment for to use your voice.
If you feel like you haven’t been heard elsewhere, I am happy to provide an environment for to use your voice.
FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.