Vitality Counselling in Bolton

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Your Time Counselling/Alison Downs
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Bolton BL1
I’m Alison, a qualified person‑centred counsellor registered with the BACP. I bring over 20 years of experience supporting older people, adults, young people, children, and families across local authorities and the voluntary sector. Your Time Counselling Services brings together everything I’ve learned professionally and personally to offer therapy and a range of support services tailored to each individual. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I hold an up‑to‑date Enhanced DBS check a current first aid certificate, I am trained in safeguarding.
I’m Alison, a qualified person‑centred counsellor registered with the BACP. I bring over 20 years of experience supporting older people, adults, young people, children, and families across local authorities and the voluntary sector. Your Time Counselling Services brings together everything I’ve learned professionally and personally to offer therapy and a range of support services tailored to each individual. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I hold an up‑to‑date Enhanced DBS check a current first aid certificate, I am trained in safeguarding.
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Andreia Fortes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Bolton BL3
Reaching out can be difficult. Maybe you feel stuck, anxious, unsettled, lost your way, or uncomfortable with whom you have become. The difficulties within our lives can change who we are or how we see the world. It can lead to thoughts or behaviours that take us away from who we are, resulting in a feeling of something not being right, struggling to cope or to make sense of things. When entering therapy, our life experiences enter too, and healing occurs within the processing. We will work together to build trust and explore your emotions and thoughts within a non-judgemental and safe environment, working at your own pace.
Reaching out can be difficult. Maybe you feel stuck, anxious, unsettled, lost your way, or uncomfortable with whom you have become. The difficulties within our lives can change who we are or how we see the world. It can lead to thoughts or behaviours that take us away from who we are, resulting in a feeling of something not being right, struggling to cope or to make sense of things. When entering therapy, our life experiences enter too, and healing occurs within the processing. We will work together to build trust and explore your emotions and thoughts within a non-judgemental and safe environment, working at your own pace.
01204 584810 View 01204 584810
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Zoë Stephens
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Bolton BL1
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, you’re not alone. Past experiences—especially those tied to attachment—can shape how we feel, think, and connect with others. You may be searching for ways to heal from trauma, manage symptoms of complex PTSD, or navigate the difficulties of personality or eating disorders. More than anything, you want to feel safe, understood, and empowered to build a more fulfilling life.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, you’re not alone. Past experiences—especially those tied to attachment—can shape how we feel, think, and connect with others. You may be searching for ways to heal from trauma, manage symptoms of complex PTSD, or navigate the difficulties of personality or eating disorders. More than anything, you want to feel safe, understood, and empowered to build a more fulfilling life.
01453 707137 View 01453 707137
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Vicky Martin
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Bolton BL1
You may look like you are coping on the outside, but inside, feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself. Many women I support are navigating menopause, perinatal mental health difficulties, pregnancy and infant loss, grief, or emotional burnout whilst continuing to care for everyone around them. Sleepless nights, “what if” worries, guilt, and self-criticism can feel relentless. Often, clients come to counselling wanting a calm space to breathe, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves again.
You may look like you are coping on the outside, but inside, feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself. Many women I support are navigating menopause, perinatal mental health difficulties, pregnancy and infant loss, grief, or emotional burnout whilst continuing to care for everyone around them. Sleepless nights, “what if” worries, guilt, and self-criticism can feel relentless. Often, clients come to counselling wanting a calm space to breathe, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves again.
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Mansee Gupte
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Are you a parent feeling worried and helpless as your child or teenager struggles with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the overwhelming pressures of school, friendships, and growing up? Maybe you see them struggling with their identity, feeling isolated, or finding it hard to balance life between two cultures. As an Indian therapist with a deep understanding of South Asian & British culture, I specialise in supporting children, teenagers, and young adults who face emotional struggles, anxiety and low mood. We’ll work on building healthier coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and developing their confidence and resilience
Are you a parent feeling worried and helpless as your child or teenager struggles with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the overwhelming pressures of school, friendships, and growing up? Maybe you see them struggling with their identity, feeling isolated, or finding it hard to balance life between two cultures. As an Indian therapist with a deep understanding of South Asian & British culture, I specialise in supporting children, teenagers, and young adults who face emotional struggles, anxiety and low mood. We’ll work on building healthier coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and developing their confidence and resilience
01905 675396 View 01905 675396
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Viola Robinson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Bolton BL1
I am an experienced therapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor working with adult’s age 18+, providing compassionate, professional and ethical service in accordance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a passion for helping people through my various training and experiences with cultural sensitivity. I offer my services to help you achieve healing and growth with situations you might be struggling with by gaining insight/skills in raising awareness, remove stigma to help you cope healthily with life’s challenges and be able to live and enjoy your life.
I am an experienced therapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor working with adult’s age 18+, providing compassionate, professional and ethical service in accordance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a passion for helping people through my various training and experiences with cultural sensitivity. I offer my services to help you achieve healing and growth with situations you might be struggling with by gaining insight/skills in raising awareness, remove stigma to help you cope healthily with life’s challenges and be able to live and enjoy your life.
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Dr Ayesha Turner-Distin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you tired of wondering if and when things will get better? Working with me offers more than just coping strategies, it is a space for real healing and growth. Are you carrying the weight of past experiences that still affect your present life? You may feel broken, stuck, or like no one truly understands what you’ve been through. Perhaps you experience flashbacks, dissociation, emotional numbness, panic, or sudden shifts in mood that feel out of your control. You may have already tried therapy, self-help, or coping strategies, but still feel as though the impact of trauma lingers beneath the surface.
Are you tired of wondering if and when things will get better? Working with me offers more than just coping strategies, it is a space for real healing and growth. Are you carrying the weight of past experiences that still affect your present life? You may feel broken, stuck, or like no one truly understands what you’ve been through. Perhaps you experience flashbacks, dissociation, emotional numbness, panic, or sudden shifts in mood that feel out of your control. You may have already tried therapy, self-help, or coping strategies, but still feel as though the impact of trauma lingers beneath the surface.
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Nurjis Ahmed
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, self harm, substance abuse, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, self harm, substance abuse, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.
0161 524 1101 View 0161 524 1101
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Therapy With Amber
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, or processing the impact of a significant life event. Often, we find ourselves repeating patterns we don’t fully understand, outwardly competent, high performing, even exceptional, yet internally disconnected from a sense of satisfaction or happiness. As a CBT psychotherapist, I combine evidence-based approaches with genuine curiosity and compassion. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can gently explore your experiences, make sense of what’s happened, and work collaboratively to create meaningful lifelong change.
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, or processing the impact of a significant life event. Often, we find ourselves repeating patterns we don’t fully understand, outwardly competent, high performing, even exceptional, yet internally disconnected from a sense of satisfaction or happiness. As a CBT psychotherapist, I combine evidence-based approaches with genuine curiosity and compassion. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can gently explore your experiences, make sense of what’s happened, and work collaboratively to create meaningful lifelong change.
0161 524 8070 View 0161 524 8070
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Dr Zandra Bamford
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, welcome to Therapy NorthWest. We support the wellbeing of adults & young people in clinics in the northwest & online. We believe that life can be challenging with a number of different pressures & demands. We do not believe that these things make us ‘abnormal’ or ‘ill’, rather that there are times when we require support to work through difficulties, what has happened and how we have responded. Zandra has many years experience working with individuals, couples, families and systems to help foster greater well-being.
Hello, welcome to Therapy NorthWest. We support the wellbeing of adults & young people in clinics in the northwest & online. We believe that life can be challenging with a number of different pressures & demands. We do not believe that these things make us ‘abnormal’ or ‘ill’, rather that there are times when we require support to work through difficulties, what has happened and how we have responded. Zandra has many years experience working with individuals, couples, families and systems to help foster greater well-being.
01257 446979 View 01257 446979
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Esther Morch
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the past. Maybe you're having nightmares or flashbacks and feeling hyper-alert to danger. You want to feel more in control, build confidence, and find ways to move forward, but you’re not sure where to start. Therapy can help.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the past. Maybe you're having nightmares or flashbacks and feeling hyper-alert to danger. You want to feel more in control, build confidence, and find ways to move forward, but you’re not sure where to start. Therapy can help.
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Anna Gorst
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Anna. I'm a warm, friendly CBT psychotherapist, providing therapy for children and young people ages 8-24. I am always child-centred; your child's voice will be at the heart of us working together towards their goals. I have worked with children and young people for over 15 years across a variety of settings including charities and private health care. I have delivered CBT and adapted therapy creatively as required, to meet the diverse needs of my young clients. Following an initial call, I will complete a clinical assessment to ensure the best treatment pathway and will take time to fully understand your therapy goals.
Hi, I'm Anna. I'm a warm, friendly CBT psychotherapist, providing therapy for children and young people ages 8-24. I am always child-centred; your child's voice will be at the heart of us working together towards their goals. I have worked with children and young people for over 15 years across a variety of settings including charities and private health care. I have delivered CBT and adapted therapy creatively as required, to meet the diverse needs of my young clients. Following an initial call, I will complete a clinical assessment to ensure the best treatment pathway and will take time to fully understand your therapy goals.
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Cindy Cassidy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
I help people understand what’s keeping them stuck and find a way forward that works in real life. Often, it’s not you - it’s the patterns your mind has learned over time. We’ll make sense of those patterns and focus on practical change - with an occasional dose of appropriate humour…!
I help people understand what’s keeping them stuck and find a way forward that works in real life. Often, it’s not you - it’s the patterns your mind has learned over time. We’ll make sense of those patterns and focus on practical change - with an occasional dose of appropriate humour…!
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Esther Calek
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Hi, if you are reading this, congratulations on taking the first step on reaching out for help. I imagine you are going through a rocky period, or maybe have come through a tough time and would like to reflect and feel emotionally stable again. Or perhaps you are simply interested in doing some work on resilience. Whatever your goal is I am here to support you in an empathic, supportive and confidential environment.
Hi, if you are reading this, congratulations on taking the first step on reaching out for help. I imagine you are going through a rocky period, or maybe have come through a tough time and would like to reflect and feel emotionally stable again. Or perhaps you are simply interested in doing some work on resilience. Whatever your goal is I am here to support you in an empathic, supportive and confidential environment.
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Jayden Josh James
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Most of us experience times in our lives when we feel lost, stuck, misunderstood and sometimes we can find ourselves in a dark place not knowing what to do or how to make the changes we might feel are needed. This can involve questioning who we are, wrestling with difficult questions, trauma, illness, addiction or loss. Sometimes people don't have anyone they feel able to talk to or sharing with people close might be difficult. I hope to offer a space in which you can feel safe and respected while you explore these challenges and move towards improved mental health.
Most of us experience times in our lives when we feel lost, stuck, misunderstood and sometimes we can find ourselves in a dark place not knowing what to do or how to make the changes we might feel are needed. This can involve questioning who we are, wrestling with difficult questions, trauma, illness, addiction or loss. Sometimes people don't have anyone they feel able to talk to or sharing with people close might be difficult. I hope to offer a space in which you can feel safe and respected while you explore these challenges and move towards improved mental health.
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Jonathan Beeley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi and welcome to my page. My name is Jonathan Beeley, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, delivering therapy online. I am a specialist adult and child depression, anxiety and trauma focused CBT Psychotherapist. Thank you for taking the time to read this and other profiles; it is one of the best ways of making sure you find the right therapist for you. I have vast experience of working therapeutically with people who are experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties; from anxiety to depression to complex trauma.
Hi and welcome to my page. My name is Jonathan Beeley, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, delivering therapy online. I am a specialist adult and child depression, anxiety and trauma focused CBT Psychotherapist. Thank you for taking the time to read this and other profiles; it is one of the best ways of making sure you find the right therapist for you. I have vast experience of working therapeutically with people who are experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties; from anxiety to depression to complex trauma.
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Lisa Coleman Counselling Services
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I am an Integrative Practitioner, which means I can blend a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to support you to achieve your goals and/or the focus of your therapy journey. Through psycho-education and appropriate therapy interventions, I will support you to understand where your difficulties originate from, how they are continuing to impacting you in the here and now, so you begin to move forward towards a more emotionally balanced version of yourself. I very much take the view we are two experts working collaboratively together to move you into a more positive psychological space.
I am an Integrative Practitioner, which means I can blend a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to support you to achieve your goals and/or the focus of your therapy journey. Through psycho-education and appropriate therapy interventions, I will support you to understand where your difficulties originate from, how they are continuing to impacting you in the here and now, so you begin to move forward towards a more emotionally balanced version of yourself. I very much take the view we are two experts working collaboratively together to move you into a more positive psychological space.
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Amnah Shaikh
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Many people struggle with thoughts like “I’m the problem,” “I’m worthless,” or “What if something bad happens…” thoughts that can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming. These patterns often come with anxiety, low mood, obsessive thinking or behaviours, and a constant sense of being on edge or disconnected. I specialise in helping you recognise, understand, and gently challenge these unhelpful thought patterns using evidence‑based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My approach focuses on small, meaningful changes that help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control.
Many people struggle with thoughts like “I’m the problem,” “I’m worthless,” or “What if something bad happens…” thoughts that can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming. These patterns often come with anxiety, low mood, obsessive thinking or behaviours, and a constant sense of being on edge or disconnected. I specialise in helping you recognise, understand, and gently challenge these unhelpful thought patterns using evidence‑based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My approach focuses on small, meaningful changes that help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control.
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Dr Rhea Dodhia
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, a challenging relationship or a loss of a sense of self? Are you looking for evidence based, effective change? Therapy with me can deliver this! Building skills, exploring what needs to change, or just thinking about your current experiences are all ways that we can build towards achieving your goals. The first step to work towards your ideal self (even if you're not sure what this looks like) is by reaching out, and exploring how I can support you. You do not have to continue holding onto your difficult experiences, so let us get started with working towards change for you.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, a challenging relationship or a loss of a sense of self? Are you looking for evidence based, effective change? Therapy with me can deliver this! Building skills, exploring what needs to change, or just thinking about your current experiences are all ways that we can build towards achieving your goals. The first step to work towards your ideal self (even if you're not sure what this looks like) is by reaching out, and exploring how I can support you. You do not have to continue holding onto your difficult experiences, so let us get started with working towards change for you.
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Karen - Shoreline
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Welcome, I'm Karen, a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist, and coach, passionate about helping people move forward in life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply need someone to talk to, I'm here to offer you a safe, compassionate, and confidential space to explore whatever is on your mind, with empathy and without judgment. Together, we work to uncover what’s holding you back and work at your pace, using proven tools and techniques to support meaningful change. We create a flexible, progressive, step-by-step approach tailored to suit your needs. Let’s take that first step together.
Welcome, I'm Karen, a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist, and coach, passionate about helping people move forward in life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply need someone to talk to, I'm here to offer you a safe, compassionate, and confidential space to explore whatever is on your mind, with empathy and without judgment. Together, we work to uncover what’s holding you back and work at your pace, using proven tools and techniques to support meaningful change. We create a flexible, progressive, step-by-step approach tailored to suit your needs. Let’s take that first step together.
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