LGBTQ+ Counselling in Bury
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Jacquelyn Bownes
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
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My name is Jacquelyn & I'm an experienced, BACP Accredited, Counsellor & Psychotherapist & an award winning Coach. I provide a non judgemental space for you to talk through your concerns and work alongside you in finding ways to move forward and improve your sense of wellbeing. People come to counselling with me for many reasons & our work together can help you to; *Learn more about yourself *Make sense of your thoughts and feelings *Release some of the pressure you may be experiencing *Develop as a person *Learn how to take control of your life *Respond to challenges and change healthily *Build self confidence & self esteem

Sue Victoria Jackson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a supportive and empathetic therapist; who provides a safe, non judgemental environment for clients to explore their difficulties. I believe that the experience of sharing difficult feelings; of being 'heard' and not judged can be liberating and empowering. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do and help you create a new design for living.

Thriving Young Minds
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I'm Adele and I'm the founder of Thriving Young Minds. We are a team of therapists offering specialised support for 4-21 year olds including counselling, play therapy and filial therapy. This means that we can provide the most appropriate support for your needs. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, panic, low mood, difficulties with friendships or relationships, have low self-esteem, have experienced bereavement, trauma or abuse and you're unsure of how to move forward. We can work with you to achieve your goals in a strengths-focused way, to help you develop the confidence to thrive rather than just survive.

Joanne Webb
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As a BACP registered counsellor with over 15 years experience, I support people through depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, abuse, loss amongst many other issues. Having a confidential space to talk, a space just for you, can start you on the path to making positive changes. Each person's journey differs so I aim to explore it with you, adapting my skills to fit your needs. I believe each of us have the ability to enhance our lives, sometimes we just need a little help along the way. Taking that first step to meet a counsellor requires courage; I understand this and aim to make it as easy as possible.

Lily Hill Counselling
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Life can be overwhelming at times and it’s hard to know what to do for the best. The Covid era has been a strange time that’s tested relationships, problematised goals, brought great suffering, loss and anxiety, and made even straightforward decisions and plans feel impossible. Even aside from recent events, it’s so rare in our day-to-day lives to have chance to pause, reflect, and explore what we want and what the blocks might be to getting it. I'd like to work with you if you've ever felt stuck, lost, confused, lonely, sad, uncertain or guilty about anything, past or present - we can explore and untangle those feelings together.

Lisa Berry
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have 7 years' experience in counselling adults and young people, in various settings that have included educational, third sector and private practice. I have worked with Employee Assistance Programmes for the last 4+ years, offering counselling and helpline support to employees of various organisations, including the Police and NHS. I previously worked for a charity supporting adult survivors of historical abuse, for which I underwent additional training. I have supported people experiencing various issues including depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, relationship issues, stress, bereavement, and work-related issues.

Diverse Wellbeing Services Ltd
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
I am a Professional with a vast experience working in mental health with diverse clients using skills in assessment and formulation of complex issues. I am always passionate to help people suffering from mental health that captivated me to continue fulfilling my desire to help people.
Not accepting new clients

Laura Walden
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life has changed so much in the past months, and we are seeing the impacts of that change on mental health. The spirit of 'just carry on' can only last so long before you need to talk, shout, scream and cry, to allow yourself the time for that to put you first. My experiences in the voluntary sector and private practice have shown me that no matter where you are in life, emotional issues and crisis are levelling, their impact devastating and to admit you need to talk to someone in itself can feel daunting. However this in itself can be a positive first step to gaining a healthier relationship with yourself.

Stuart Cale
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
How can I help..? Many people want to make a change and feel better, you don't have to feel anxious, worried, frustrated or alone. I understand how and why problems happen and can help you resolve them with expert UKCP & BACP counselling and therapy. I am a Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Psychologist and trainer/accreditor of therapists and I see clients that refer themselves, are referred by GPs, health insurers and occupational health companies at my practice Talking-Cure in Bolton. I work with adults one-to one and specialise in emotional, thought and behavioural issues relating to anxiety, panic and self-esteem.
Waitlist for new clients

Calming Minds Soothing Souls Therapies MBACP
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Counselling/ Psychotherapy: Effective counselling reduces confusion, allowing you to make effective decisions leading to positive changes in your attitude, behaviours & overall well-being. The ultimate aim of counselling is to enable you to make your own choices, reach your own decisions & go forward with a greater sense of clarity & self-management. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy in which hypnosis is used to create a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility during which positive suggestions are made to rid you of emotional blockage. Mindfulness keeps us focused

Anita Thorne Mbacp
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist, practising in both Person Centred and CBT therapies. I offer face to face sessions in a therapeutic confidential setting, alongside this I also use both online and telephone counselling platforms. I have experience within many areas including issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental abuse, mental health, anxiety, work related stress, addiction & family issues

Tatiana Hannam
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Counselling to individuals and couples presenting with a range of mental health issues, some of which are listed below.

Sheeba Ehsan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Chartered Clinical psychologist (HCPC registered), providing assessment and therapy in Manchester. I have over 20 years of experience working with a range of psychological presentations e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, trauma, PTSD etc. I have worked with adults, young people and families. If you are looking for that individualised, tailored approach look no further, give me a call to see if I can help you. The initial consultation is free of charge as I believe it is important to find the right therapist for you.
Waitlist for new clients

The Wellness Consultancy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.

Helen Hyland
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified therapeutic Integrative Counsellor supporting children, adolescents & adults, either face to face, by telephone, online or home visits. Are you or your child finding it difficult to cope or manage with everyday situations and find life a struggle. Many of us can feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to deal with these thoughts, feelings and our behaviour. You may be feeling anxious or low about life in general. There may be physical health symptoms that are causing you concern. I would like to help and support you through this difficult time.

Lesley Nance
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Does it feel to you like no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to shift how you are feeling and you are overwhelmed by it all? Change is possible and there is a way through. Imagine if you woke up this morning and everything feels right, and you are able to make sense and take control of what is going on, allowing you to live your life free from limitations. It may not be easy, but you can begin to feel that life has more meaning and that you are experiencing healthy wellbeing again.
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Stephen Griffiths Swgcounselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a Counsellor based in Greater Manchester offering online sessions.I have a wealth of experience working within addiction both substance based and behavioural, an extensive career working with children and young people, as well as much personal and professional experience working within the LGBTQI+ community. Counselling can provide a safe environment to encourage internal exploration as well as an opportunity to reflect and acknowledge thoughts and emotions in order to move forwards with fresh understanding I work with clients from all backgrounds but have particular experience working with men and with
LGBT
+ issues.

Nat Creighton Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My background is providing counselling to
LGBTQ
+ & questioning people in a community charity setting, and I know of the barriers people can face when trying to access help for mental health.
I offer long and short term therapy with a specialism in working with members of the
LGBTQ
+ community. I have a strong belief that people should be able to define life on their own terms and find their own meaning. I am interested in helping clients examine what can get in the way of that, whether it is personal history, external pressures, feelings of shame, or expectations of what is and isn’t normal. I work with the person rather than with any diagnosis believing that we all are doing the best we can within the environment and resources available and I want to help you discover what is important to you.
Waitlist for new clients

Rae Yates
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I am a
Queer
Non-Binary /
LGBTQIA
+ Person-Centred Counsellor and Supervisor. I work with people with all kinds of issues, concerns and distress. I work with individual adults (18+) who are
gay
, bi,
queer
,
trans
, non-binary, cis, agender, intersex & sexuality/gender questioning. I also work with people who are neurodivergent, hear voices or have unusual beliefs /experiences, people in non-monogamous or poly relationships, people labelled with PTSD, schizophrenia or a personality disorder.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, psychologist, or counsellor, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, psychologist, or counsellor, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counsellor in Bury?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Bury specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.