Imago Counselling in Buxton

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Amanda Robinson
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Buxton SK17
I support couples love the one they are with using Imago Relationship Therapy as a supportive intervention, and offer Advanced Parenting and Divorce Adjustment workshops.
Greetings, I am a psychologist with 27 years of counselling experience. I am passionate to support you if you are finding life difficult and experiencing inner pain that goes round and round. Life can be tough and asking for help when you are feeling down, desperate and discouraged even tougher. Well done for having the courage to reach out, you are worth it, even if it does not feel that way right now. I love working with individuals who are hurting, but want to heal and make a difference in the world. I am a also a believer in the healing power of nature to physically, emotionally and spiritually inspire and balance our lives.
I support couples love the one they are with using Imago Relationship Therapy as a supportive intervention, and offer Advanced Parenting and Divorce Adjustment workshops.
Greetings, I am a psychologist with 27 years of counselling experience. I am passionate to support you if you are finding life difficult and experiencing inner pain that goes round and round. Life can be tough and asking for help when you are feeling down, desperate and discouraged even tougher. Well done for having the courage to reach out, you are worth it, even if it does not feel that way right now. I love working with individuals who are hurting, but want to heal and make a difference in the world. I am a also a believer in the healing power of nature to physically, emotionally and spiritually inspire and balance our lives.
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Leanne Brocklehurst
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello! I’m Leanne, a Psychodynamically trained counsellor based in the High Peak. I believe true healing begins when we allow ourselves to verbalise and truly feel our emotions. So much of modern society works to keep us distracted and out of touch with ourselves and those around us. My approach is designed to help you connect with the overlooked parts of yourself - past and present, without judgment and at your own pace. With warmth and empathy, I have created a space for you to show up, just as you are.
Hello! I’m Leanne, a Psychodynamically trained counsellor based in the High Peak. I believe true healing begins when we allow ourselves to verbalise and truly feel our emotions. So much of modern society works to keep us distracted and out of touch with ourselves and those around us. My approach is designed to help you connect with the overlooked parts of yourself - past and present, without judgment and at your own pace. With warmth and empathy, I have created a space for you to show up, just as you are.
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Laura Jayne Nice
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi I'm Laura. I have experience working with clients from gender, sexual & relationship diverse backgrounds. I'm sex positive, sex worker allied and have experience of kink dynamics. Importantly I wont assume anything about you or your experiences, I listen to You as we work together to uncover patterns, develop insights, and build strategies for healing & growth.
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Laurie May Atkinson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
My name is Laurie May and I’m a non-binary counsellor and intimate partner therapist based in the UK. I work with individuals, couples and intimate partners of all genders and offer a warm and empathic space. As an established expert within gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD) I bring a decade of experience providing therapy, training, group facilitation, and consultation. My approach is passionately intersectional feminist and anti-oppressive and my practice is trauma informed, sex worker allied, kink aware and neuro-affirmative.
My name is Laurie May and I’m a non-binary counsellor and intimate partner therapist based in the UK. I work with individuals, couples and intimate partners of all genders and offer a warm and empathic space. As an established expert within gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD) I bring a decade of experience providing therapy, training, group facilitation, and consultation. My approach is passionately intersectional feminist and anti-oppressive and my practice is trauma informed, sex worker allied, kink aware and neuro-affirmative.
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Lilian Clesham
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Welcome! . Life can be hard and challenging sometimes. The uncertain times we live give arise to anxiety, fear and often confusion. It might help to talk to explore your inner landscape and be supported in your understanding and choices that might be open to you. It takes courage sometimes to live life- change always take great courage. Psychotherapy is a collaborative journey where I help you into a different, perhaps more satisfying relationship with yourself. You might want to set goals, heal past hurts, find new ways of dealing the past and prepare for a different future.
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YD Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I'm an integrative counsellor, and I combine different therapeutic modalities to offer you a flexible and comprehensive counselling experience tailored to your specific needs. I specialise in Islamic Marriage, Pre-Marriage & Individual counselling. I can help you enhance your communication skills, anxiety, depression, relationship, family issues, trauma, bereavement or OCD. Or if you want to work on seeking personal growth, self-esteem, resilience and wellbeing. Your wellbeing is my top priority, together we can work towards a more fulfilling life in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. I am based in Manchester.
I'm an integrative counsellor, and I combine different therapeutic modalities to offer you a flexible and comprehensive counselling experience tailored to your specific needs. I specialise in Islamic Marriage, Pre-Marriage & Individual counselling. I can help you enhance your communication skills, anxiety, depression, relationship, family issues, trauma, bereavement or OCD. Or if you want to work on seeking personal growth, self-esteem, resilience and wellbeing. Your wellbeing is my top priority, together we can work towards a more fulfilling life in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. I am based in Manchester.
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Christine's Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read this. I have over 20 years experience as a counsellor, working in many settings, including NHS, Mind, Colleges and hospice setting, alongside my private counselling and supervision practice. I aim to meet you and support you with whatever your issues may be, and I will sit alongside you and allow you space to explore your issues. Give me a call, lets have a chat, and see if you feel comfortable and supported by me.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read this. I have over 20 years experience as a counsellor, working in many settings, including NHS, Mind, Colleges and hospice setting, alongside my private counselling and supervision practice. I aim to meet you and support you with whatever your issues may be, and I will sit alongside you and allow you space to explore your issues. Give me a call, lets have a chat, and see if you feel comfortable and supported by me.
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Edel Dewhurst
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
We all want to be the best versions of ourselves but sometimes we need support to get through difficult life experiences. Such times can take us away from living the way we truly want to live. In individual sessions, we can share a calm and confidential space where exploring challenges can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships. Together, we can find ways to make the changes that will impact life going forward. With couples, we will help to shift from unhelpful patterns of poor communication and entrenched behaviours, to create emotional safety and move towards mutual trust & understanding.
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Dr Didier Danillon
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I am a psychologist and certified couple therapist ( Imago).
I can help you make changes you want in your life. I adapt my approach to every client and every couple. I go beyond mental-health labels or simply applying counselling techniques. I will collaborate with you using diagrams and metaphors to help you understand the psychological processes which keep you stuck, and to help you learn how to address them.
I am a psychologist and certified couple therapist ( Imago).
I can help you make changes you want in your life. I adapt my approach to every client and every couple. I go beyond mental-health labels or simply applying counselling techniques. I will collaborate with you using diagrams and metaphors to help you understand the psychological processes which keep you stuck, and to help you learn how to address them.
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CBT Therapy Manchester (Individuals & Couples)
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Imago Relationship Therapy can help towards more safety, connection, empathy, compassion & understanding in your relationship.
I specialise in helping couples to reconnect through Imago couple therapy. I also specialise in helping clients struggling with anxiety, worry & stress.
Imago Relationship Therapy can help towards more safety, connection, empathy, compassion & understanding in your relationship.
I specialise in helping couples to reconnect through Imago couple therapy. I also specialise in helping clients struggling with anxiety, worry & stress.
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Behnam Abdevand
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Every relationship has its ups and downs, but you have the strength to overcome them. You and your partner deserve to feel connected, understood, and supported. I believe that with the right tools and a shared commitment, you can navigate even the toughest challenges and come out stronger on the other side.
Every relationship has its ups and downs, but you have the strength to overcome them. You and your partner deserve to feel connected, understood, and supported. I believe that with the right tools and a shared commitment, you can navigate even the toughest challenges and come out stronger on the other side.
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Eva Nogales - EN - sex and relationship therapy
Counsellor, MSc, COSRT General
Online Only
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Sex and Relationship Therapy @ Trusting Heart
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
For couples Therapy I use the methods of RLT, Gottman and Imago to support you in sessions.
Do you feel you're drifting apart, stuck in conflict, or living more like roommates? Perhaps you're navigating an affair, struggling with mismatched sexual desire, or communication breakdowns. You want to move from conflict to connection, but you are feeling stuck, wanting to explore the 'why' behind your struggles. Whether you are looking for individual or couple sessions with a specialist who talks openly about intimacy, trust, and sex with honesty and warmth.
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Nicola Harpin
Psychotherapist, MA, COSRT Reg.
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Delphine Renard
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Cheadle SK8
Connection mind-body through Compassion workshop, Birth support or couple therapy
Connection mind-body through Compassion workshop, Birth support or couple therapy
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Mind Minutes
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
In my work with couples, I incorporate evidence-based techniques such as Imago Relationship Therapy and Sensate Focus to support the development of healthier communication and address intimacy-related concerns.
Hello, my name is Jess, and I’m delighted that you’ve taken the time to view my profile. I am an integrative therapist based in Northwich, offering counselling services to both individuals and couples. My approach draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
In my work with couples, I incorporate evidence-based techniques such as Imago Relationship Therapy and Sensate Focus to support the development of healthier communication and address intimacy-related concerns.
Hello, my name is Jess, and I’m delighted that you’ve taken the time to view my profile. I am an integrative therapist based in Northwich, offering counselling services to both individuals and couples. My approach draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
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Karen Shaw
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
People often come feeling stuck in patterns that feel confusing or painful, sometimes linked to earlier experiences that still shape how they feel or relate today. They may be living with anxiety, trauma, shame, or difficulties around trust, intimacy, or communication. Many are looking for a space where they can feel understood, make sense of what they are carrying, and move towards greater emotional ease, self-understanding, and more fulfilling relationships. Often, they are seeking change that feels meaningful and lasting, rather than another short-term solution, and a greater sense of feeling at home in themselves and their lives
People often come feeling stuck in patterns that feel confusing or painful, sometimes linked to earlier experiences that still shape how they feel or relate today. They may be living with anxiety, trauma, shame, or difficulties around trust, intimacy, or communication. Many are looking for a space where they can feel understood, make sense of what they are carrying, and move towards greater emotional ease, self-understanding, and more fulfilling relationships. Often, they are seeking change that feels meaningful and lasting, rather than another short-term solution, and a greater sense of feeling at home in themselves and their lives
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Danielle Clarkson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Isn’t it strange how we talk the least about the things we think about the most?! Talking about your feelings, your emotions, your behaviours and your thoughts can feel overwhelming and conflicted, not knowing where to begin, this can seem scary and uncomfortable. My role is to support you to acknowledge, explore, accept, and understand them in order to achieve growth & positive change. My philosophy is that you hold your own answers internally but you are unable to access them, working collaboratively we will unlock them using your strengths and gaining empowerment.
Isn’t it strange how we talk the least about the things we think about the most?! Talking about your feelings, your emotions, your behaviours and your thoughts can feel overwhelming and conflicted, not knowing where to begin, this can seem scary and uncomfortable. My role is to support you to acknowledge, explore, accept, and understand them in order to achieve growth & positive change. My philosophy is that you hold your own answers internally but you are unable to access them, working collaboratively we will unlock them using your strengths and gaining empowerment.
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Laura West
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Counselling That Fits Your Life. I offer face to face and online counselling sessions to individuals and couples, so you can choose what feels right for you. Counselling gives you the space to make sense of thoughts and feelings that may feel overwhelming, painful, or confusing. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can explore what’s going on, without judgement or pressure. Together, we can begin to understand how past experiences may be affecting your present, and start working towards change that feels right for you. This process often leads to a deeper sense of self-understanding and more clarity in the way forward.
Counselling That Fits Your Life. I offer face to face and online counselling sessions to individuals and couples, so you can choose what feels right for you. Counselling gives you the space to make sense of thoughts and feelings that may feel overwhelming, painful, or confusing. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can explore what’s going on, without judgement or pressure. Together, we can begin to understand how past experiences may be affecting your present, and start working towards change that feels right for you. This process often leads to a deeper sense of self-understanding and more clarity in the way forward.
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Judith Power
Counsellor, MBACP
Relationship, Individual and Psychosexual Therapist. I am a qualified registered BACP and NCPS therapist that provides both short and long-term therapy.  I offer a calm, confidential and supportive space for all my clients using online, telephone or face-to-face sessions. I am an integrative therapist and I work at the client’s pace with issues that are important to them.   I draw from several types of therapies to ensure that each client is offered what is right for them.
Relationship, Individual and Psychosexual Therapist. I am a qualified registered BACP and NCPS therapist that provides both short and long-term therapy.  I offer a calm, confidential and supportive space for all my clients using online, telephone or face-to-face sessions. I am an integrative therapist and I work at the client’s pace with issues that are important to them.   I draw from several types of therapies to ensure that each client is offered what is right for them.
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Imago Counsellors
How does Imago therapy work?
Imago relationship therapy is a form of couples counseling meant to help partners address conflict, communication problems, and related issues. Imago sessions typically involve couples sitting facing each other and participating in guided conversations. Therapy will also involve exercises such as re-imagining one’s partner as a wounded child; re-romanticising a relationship through appreciation, surprises, and even gift-giving and restructuring frustrations by transforming complaints into requests. The ultimate goal is to re-envision the relationship as a source of safety and happiness.

What is the Imago method?
A core technique of Imago therapy is the Imago dialogue, in which partners learn to avoid hurtful statements and establish ways to interact based on each having equal space and power. In the dialogue, partners take turns as the “sender,” who shares their thoughts, and the “receiver.” The receiver is asked to “mirror,” or paraphrase, what their partner has said, without response or rebuttal, and then validate their statements, acknowledging understanding even if they do not personally agree with it. Finally, the receiver displays empathy by stating what they imagine the other is feeling, and showing appreciation for it.

How long does Imago therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for Imago therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core techniques of Imago coaching, some couples quickly make progress, but most should expect sessions to extend for months, encompassing at least 12 to 20 sessions, along with extensive “homework” from their therapist.

Does Imago therapy work?
There is limited empirical evidence to support the benefits of Imago therapy, but some smaller studies suggest that it does help couples, at least in the short-term. A 2017 study found that marital satisfaction increased significantly after couples completed 12 sessions of Imago therapy, and remained higher for some time after that, but did not always result in “complete recovery.” Other studies found greater empathy and fewer feelings of relationship burnout in couples after therapy. Some research suggests that Imago therapy can aid individuals as well as couples; people with ADHD in particular may benefit from the development of communication, self-control, and listening skills that form the basis of the technique.