Armed Forces Counselling in Blackpool
Hi, my name is Chris Galvin, and I am a fully qualified and registered Psychotherapist working across the Fylde.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health or struggling with addiction, please feel free to get in touch. I offer a safe, supportive space and aim to help guide you towards the understanding and answers you are seeking. I specialise in relationships, addiction, and trauma, and I have extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns. I have worked in private practice for the past two years, and also have valuable experience working within addiction services.
Hi, my name is Chris Galvin, and I am a fully qualified and registered Psychotherapist working across the Fylde.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health or struggling with addiction, please feel free to get in touch. I offer a safe, supportive space and aim to help guide you towards the understanding and answers you are seeking. I specialise in relationships, addiction, and trauma, and I have extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns. I have worked in private practice for the past two years, and also have valuable experience working within addiction services.
You may wish to reflect on a significant experience in your life or seek to understand the origins of unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behavioural patterns. It’s common to feel burdened by life, experiencing sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, or a sense of being trapped by negative thoughts. During these challenging times, it can be difficult to see a way forward; this is where counselling can be beneficial. Together, we will explore these issues in a safe and supportive environment, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Our sessions are client-led, ensuring that you never feel rushed.
You may wish to reflect on a significant experience in your life or seek to understand the origins of unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behavioural patterns. It’s common to feel burdened by life, experiencing sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, or a sense of being trapped by negative thoughts. During these challenging times, it can be difficult to see a way forward; this is where counselling can be beneficial. Together, we will explore these issues in a safe and supportive environment, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Our sessions are client-led, ensuring that you never feel rushed.
From one human being to another, I am proud of you for seeking out support.
It's not easy to admit when we might need some help, or to actively seek it out. It's a really big step.
It's not unusual for people to look online for some time before making contact with anyone, or to make contact and then feel it's not the right time.
Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here. Take your time, you're in control of what happens next, so do things at your own pace.
From one human being to another, I am proud of you for seeking out support.
It's not easy to admit when we might need some help, or to actively seek it out. It's a really big step.
It's not unusual for people to look online for some time before making contact with anyone, or to make contact and then feel it's not the right time.
Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here. Take your time, you're in control of what happens next, so do things at your own pace.
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique needs, experiences, and capabilities. We all develop our own way of being, shaped by our family dynamics, life events, and personal strengths. I draw on a range of therapeutic methods — including grief and bereavement work, creative and art-based therapies, behavioural approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Transactional Analysis — to provide support that truly fits you.
You may be wondering, “How can I be helped?” Together, we will explore your experiences and challenges, using supportive techniques to help you navigate difficulties.
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique needs, experiences, and capabilities. We all develop our own way of being, shaped by our family dynamics, life events, and personal strengths. I draw on a range of therapeutic methods — including grief and bereavement work, creative and art-based therapies, behavioural approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Transactional Analysis — to provide support that truly fits you.
You may be wondering, “How can I be helped?” Together, we will explore your experiences and challenges, using supportive techniques to help you navigate difficulties.
I offer therapy for clients struggling with the effects of negative events (often traumatic) from their past. These events can affect our sense of agency and relationship with safety, both with ourselves and others, as well as carry the symptoms of low mood, anxiety, and reduced concentration. I believe that our relationship experiences affect how we interpret negative events, and that effective therapy should include how our attachments provide a deeper understanding into how we manage adversity.
I offer therapy for clients struggling with the effects of negative events (often traumatic) from their past. These events can affect our sense of agency and relationship with safety, both with ourselves and others, as well as carry the symptoms of low mood, anxiety, and reduced concentration. I believe that our relationship experiences affect how we interpret negative events, and that effective therapy should include how our attachments provide a deeper understanding into how we manage adversity.
You may have searched for a counsellor without really knowing why - you may just feel you need something/someone? You may feel overwhelmed right now. Life can feel hard at times, counselling can help you uncover your feelings/emotions to understand what you may need/want from yourself and your life right now, increasing your self-esteem overall. You may feel you need help recovering from a traumatic event, support with your mental health in general, help with a relationship, support moving forward with better communication, understanding of self and coping strategies that actually allow for you to start to thrive rather than survive
You may have searched for a counsellor without really knowing why - you may just feel you need something/someone? You may feel overwhelmed right now. Life can feel hard at times, counselling can help you uncover your feelings/emotions to understand what you may need/want from yourself and your life right now, increasing your self-esteem overall. You may feel you need help recovering from a traumatic event, support with your mental health in general, help with a relationship, support moving forward with better communication, understanding of self and coping strategies that actually allow for you to start to thrive rather than survive
Do you feel you need someone to talk to, but just don’t know how? I may be able to help.
I offer Person Centred counselling in a relaxed and welcoming space. Reaching out can be difficult and often daunting. I believe providing a non-judgemental, confidential space is key to building a trusting relationship. It is important to me that you feel safe to explore your feelings in your own time.
My approach is natural and humanistic. Therapy doesn’t always have to be an overly clinical experience. Treating my clients as human beings, without judgement is my priority.
Please note I am currently on annual leave until 8/6/26
Do you feel you need someone to talk to, but just don’t know how? I may be able to help.
I offer Person Centred counselling in a relaxed and welcoming space. Reaching out can be difficult and often daunting. I believe providing a non-judgemental, confidential space is key to building a trusting relationship. It is important to me that you feel safe to explore your feelings in your own time.
My approach is natural and humanistic. Therapy doesn’t always have to be an overly clinical experience. Treating my clients as human beings, without judgement is my priority.
Please note I am currently on annual leave until 8/6/26
Do you feel weighed down by past experiences that still affect your day to day life? Maybe trauma, burnout or anxiety have left you feeling stuck - always alert, never quite safe or at peace. You might look fine on the outside, but inside you're exhausted, disconnected, or struggling to cope.
I'm Ruth, a BACP-accredited integrative therapist based in Manchester, UK, offering online therapy for adults across the UK and beyond. With over 15 years' experience, I help people heal from trauma, PTSD, stress, compassion fatigue, moral injury, helping you to rebuild a sense of balance, safety, and self-trust.
Do you feel weighed down by past experiences that still affect your day to day life? Maybe trauma, burnout or anxiety have left you feeling stuck - always alert, never quite safe or at peace. You might look fine on the outside, but inside you're exhausted, disconnected, or struggling to cope.
I'm Ruth, a BACP-accredited integrative therapist based in Manchester, UK, offering online therapy for adults across the UK and beyond. With over 15 years' experience, I help people heal from trauma, PTSD, stress, compassion fatigue, moral injury, helping you to rebuild a sense of balance, safety, and self-trust.
Hi, my name is Lindsey. I am a fully qualified & registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. Seeking professional support is not a sign of weakness or vulnerability and can be a positive empowering choice to make. My role is to work alongside you to offer a safe, fully supportive space for therapeutic change, sharing healthy life skills, tools & techniques to cope with whatever your life experiences may be or have been- to support you to challenge & overcome unhealthy thoughts & behaviour.
Hi, my name is Lindsey. I am a fully qualified & registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. Seeking professional support is not a sign of weakness or vulnerability and can be a positive empowering choice to make. My role is to work alongside you to offer a safe, fully supportive space for therapeutic change, sharing healthy life skills, tools & techniques to cope with whatever your life experiences may be or have been- to support you to challenge & overcome unhealthy thoughts & behaviour.
I work with people facing recovery issues, grief, loss, identity struggles, and major life change. Some come with a clear issue such as addiction, bereavement, anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Others feel stuck, overwhelmed, or aware that life no longer feels as it once did. I offer a grounded, compassionate space where clients can speak openly, make sense of difficult experiences, and begin to move towards change in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
I work with people facing recovery issues, grief, loss, identity struggles, and major life change. Some come with a clear issue such as addiction, bereavement, anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Others feel stuck, overwhelmed, or aware that life no longer feels as it once did. I offer a grounded, compassionate space where clients can speak openly, make sense of difficult experiences, and begin to move towards change in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
Sometimes life can just get too much! We can feel overwhelmed with strong emotions and not really know how to work with them. Are you feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, bereft, suffering with low mood? Counselling can help you explore these emotions and help you find a way forward and gain control again. Choosing the right Counsellor is very important and can be difficult especially when you are experiencing testing times. Friends aren't always the answer, so perhaps counselling would help. You deserve to be the best version of you that you can be so take that step and let me help you! Call me for a free phone consultation.
Sometimes life can just get too much! We can feel overwhelmed with strong emotions and not really know how to work with them. Are you feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, bereft, suffering with low mood? Counselling can help you explore these emotions and help you find a way forward and gain control again. Choosing the right Counsellor is very important and can be difficult especially when you are experiencing testing times. Friends aren't always the answer, so perhaps counselling would help. You deserve to be the best version of you that you can be so take that step and let me help you! Call me for a free phone consultation.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a strong commitment to delivering evidence based, client centered care. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety disorder, depression, stress, trauma, and low self-esteem. My approach is collaborative, structured, and goal-orientated, supporting clients to develop practical skills that promote meaningful lasting change.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a strong commitment to delivering evidence based, client centered care. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety disorder, depression, stress, trauma, and low self-esteem. My approach is collaborative, structured, and goal-orientated, supporting clients to develop practical skills that promote meaningful lasting change.
Relationships are at the core of what it means to be human. If your relationship with your partner or your family is not working , then this can affect so many parts of your life. Perhaps you feel that you have never been happy in the relationship that you are in? Perhaps you or your partner have had an affair or have issues with jealousy? Maybe you are considering splitting up or leaving? Being part of an extended family can present its own problems. Being a Step Parent or Step Child can be very problematic. Parenting issues can cause major rifts in families and sometimes an experienced third party can offer a solution.
Relationships are at the core of what it means to be human. If your relationship with your partner or your family is not working , then this can affect so many parts of your life. Perhaps you feel that you have never been happy in the relationship that you are in? Perhaps you or your partner have had an affair or have issues with jealousy? Maybe you are considering splitting up or leaving? Being part of an extended family can present its own problems. Being a Step Parent or Step Child can be very problematic. Parenting issues can cause major rifts in families and sometimes an experienced third party can offer a solution.
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Concessions available for frontline workers, veterans & students.
I work with adults experiencing psychological or physical distress caused by difficult life experiences. I endeavour to provide a supportive and caring environment for psychological healing and recovery to take place. I will aid a deeper understanding of what is causing or contributing to these difficulties, collaboratively mapping out therapeutic interventions best suited to your needs.
I specialise in trauma & have experience of working with the full spectrum of ways in which trauma can manifest in people’s lives. This may include the more traditional diagnosis of PTSD/C-PTSD or less evident presentations.
Concessions available for frontline workers, veterans & students.
I work with adults experiencing psychological or physical distress caused by difficult life experiences. I endeavour to provide a supportive and caring environment for psychological healing and recovery to take place. I will aid a deeper understanding of what is causing or contributing to these difficulties, collaboratively mapping out therapeutic interventions best suited to your needs.
I specialise in trauma & have experience of working with the full spectrum of ways in which trauma can manifest in people’s lives. This may include the more traditional diagnosis of PTSD/C-PTSD or less evident presentations.
Ex military, now multi skilled therapist.
Are you stuck, anxious, depressed, trying to piece together events or relationship impacts. Maybe you have a phobia, OCD or lost a loved one or pet. Whatever the problem, there are various solutions; EMDR, CBT, Talking, Trauma focused and hypnotherpy to aid positive personal growth, enabling you to feel better and find happiness.
Ex military, now multi skilled therapist.
Are you stuck, anxious, depressed, trying to piece together events or relationship impacts. Maybe you have a phobia, OCD or lost a loved one or pet. Whatever the problem, there are various solutions; EMDR, CBT, Talking, Trauma focused and hypnotherpy to aid positive personal growth, enabling you to feel better and find happiness.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. To provide a space where you feel safe, respected and never judged. I am an trained in various therapies including cbt therapy. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and getting up everyday and doing everyday things is a struggle sometimes we need someone to walk through the dark times with us and to remind us we are not alone and things can and will get better. I am also a qualified coach and work with women that have experienced abuse. Alongside my therapy practice, i am also a supervisor and have 22 years of experience supporting therapists.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. To provide a space where you feel safe, respected and never judged. I am an trained in various therapies including cbt therapy. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and getting up everyday and doing everyday things is a struggle sometimes we need someone to walk through the dark times with us and to remind us we are not alone and things can and will get better. I am also a qualified coach and work with women that have experienced abuse. Alongside my therapy practice, i am also a supervisor and have 22 years of experience supporting therapists.
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.
Having delivered therapy to the Armed Forces community, NHS, and privately over the past 23 years I've been privileged to support a broad range of people and their difficulties.
Having worked with thousands of clients over the past 23 years I have a broad experience base. I continue to work successfully with those influenced by physical and emotional trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, unhealthy relationships, identity and attachment issues. Together we can navigate through your difficulty to find clarity and healing.
Having delivered therapy to the Armed Forces community, NHS, and privately over the past 23 years I've been privileged to support a broad range of people and their difficulties.
Having worked with thousands of clients over the past 23 years I have a broad experience base. I continue to work successfully with those influenced by physical and emotional trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, unhealthy relationships, identity and attachment issues. Together we can navigate through your difficulty to find clarity and healing.
I am a trauma therapist specialising in PTSD and complex trauma, with a particular focus on serving personnel, veterans, and emergency services professionals.
I offer trauma-informed, evidence-based psychotherapy grounded in specialist training and lived experience of trauma recovery. This allows me to work effectively with clients who struggle to trust, feel safe, or make sense of their reactions. My approach focuses on stabilising the nervous system and restoring choice.
I am a trauma therapist specialising in PTSD and complex trauma, with a particular focus on serving personnel, veterans, and emergency services professionals.
I offer trauma-informed, evidence-based psychotherapy grounded in specialist training and lived experience of trauma recovery. This allows me to work effectively with clients who struggle to trust, feel safe, or make sense of their reactions. My approach focuses on stabilising the nervous system and restoring choice.
As an integrative practitioner. I work from a person centred base, although additional training allows for me to draw on different tools and models depending on your needs. This allows for clients to reflect on what is happening to them and by making their own choices, consider alternative ways of doing things. I use psychological theory and research in therapeutic work to help clients with a variety of problems. These problems can include difficult life issues and mental health conditions. I have worked with clients across all ages, from 7yrs upward and beyond retirement, offering a service which is welcoming to all backgrounds.
As an integrative practitioner. I work from a person centred base, although additional training allows for me to draw on different tools and models depending on your needs. This allows for clients to reflect on what is happening to them and by making their own choices, consider alternative ways of doing things. I use psychological theory and research in therapeutic work to help clients with a variety of problems. These problems can include difficult life issues and mental health conditions. I have worked with clients across all ages, from 7yrs upward and beyond retirement, offering a service which is welcoming to all backgrounds.
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