Marriage Counselling in Buxton

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Leanne Brocklehurst
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
If you’re feeling disconnected due to depression, overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with late-diagnosed ADHD/ Autism, or sexual trauma, or are in need of couples counselling with your partner, my sessions are adapted to your unique needs.
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.
If you’re feeling disconnected due to depression, overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with late-diagnosed ADHD/ Autism, or sexual trauma, or are in need of couples counselling with your partner, my sessions are adapted to your unique needs.
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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Gill Sweeting
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Buxton SK17
I work with individuals and couples.
Sometimes the difficulties you have in the present are influenced by how things have been for you in the past. How you have coped with the tough experiences, the beliefs you have developed about yourself and the world, your habitual responses. You want to improve things for yourself but you can't see a way through. Maybe you have tried other ways of getting better, maybe with some success, but the underlying problems just turn up in different ways. You are here because you know that you are not out of options. Psychotherapy has helped many people like you. And with me, you are in a safe pair of hands. EMDR is an option for you too.
I work with individuals and couples.
Sometimes the difficulties you have in the present are influenced by how things have been for you in the past. How you have coped with the tough experiences, the beliefs you have developed about yourself and the world, your habitual responses. You want to improve things for yourself but you can't see a way through. Maybe you have tried other ways of getting better, maybe with some success, but the underlying problems just turn up in different ways. You are here because you know that you are not out of options. Psychotherapy has helped many people like you. And with me, you are in a safe pair of hands. EMDR is an option for you too.
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Anne Therapy Services
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, I have been a Counsellor for 26 yrs and Supervisor for 16 yrs, working with adults and young people. My focus is very much on the client's needs and working at your pace, in a caring and safe way, looking at a wide range of short term, on-going and/or long term issues around trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias etc. which can affect your everyday life. I am also an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, which is known as a tapping tool, that can help you to overcome and let go of negative beliefs, emotions and thought patterns, and reduce anxiety that allows you to feel more relaxed and able to cope with every day life.
Hi, I have been a Counsellor for 26 yrs and Supervisor for 16 yrs, working with adults and young people. My focus is very much on the client's needs and working at your pace, in a caring and safe way, looking at a wide range of short term, on-going and/or long term issues around trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias etc. which can affect your everyday life. I am also an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, which is known as a tapping tool, that can help you to overcome and let go of negative beliefs, emotions and thought patterns, and reduce anxiety that allows you to feel more relaxed and able to cope with every day life.
0161 696 8429 View 0161 696 8429
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Amanda Robinson
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Buxton SK17
I offer individual counselling for those dealing with anxiety, depression, past traumas, loss and addiction; couples counselling for partners wanting to build trust, resolve conflicts and communicate better; workshops for advanced parenting, divorce-adjustment; Nature Therapy, and positive intelligence interventions easily accessible on a mobile app.
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 offer individual counselling for those dealing with anxiety, depression, past traumas, loss and addiction; couples counselling for partners wanting to build trust, resolve conflicts and communicate better; workshops for advanced parenting, divorce-adjustment; Nature Therapy, and positive intelligence interventions easily accessible on a mobile app.
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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Colette Glen
Counsellor, MBACP
Buxton SK17
A warm welcome. I work in private practice and specialise in Trauma & historical Childhood/Family issues; including Childhood Trauma, unhelpful patterns of coping, intrusive thoughts & complicated Loss. Whether therapy is face-to-face or online, I aim to help you move towards positive change. My own experience of having counselling 20 years ago, led me on a journey to become a therapist, which remains today the most rewarding and privileged work I have ever done.
A warm welcome. I work in private practice and specialise in Trauma & historical Childhood/Family issues; including Childhood Trauma, unhelpful patterns of coping, intrusive thoughts & complicated Loss. Whether therapy is face-to-face or online, I aim to help you move towards positive change. My own experience of having counselling 20 years ago, led me on a journey to become a therapist, which remains today the most rewarding and privileged work I have ever done.
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Amanda E Smith
Psychotherapist, MBBS, COSRT Accred
Serves Area
I see individuals or couples.
A fulfilling sex life is an important part of healthy human life & relationships. However many have difficulties at some time in life. Examples of contributing factors include relationship problems, stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, illness, disability & medication. I aim to put clients at ease and work at my clients' pace so they don't feel rushed or pressured. You can contact me by email, phone or text. I offer a free 10 min phone chat for anyone considering an appointment, to discuss what you'd like to get out of sessions & help you to decide if I'm the right therapist for you. Sessions are typically weekly/fortnightly
I see individuals or couples.
A fulfilling sex life is an important part of healthy human life & relationships. However many have difficulties at some time in life. Examples of contributing factors include relationship problems, stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, illness, disability & medication. I aim to put clients at ease and work at my clients' pace so they don't feel rushed or pressured. You can contact me by email, phone or text. I offer a free 10 min phone chat for anyone considering an appointment, to discuss what you'd like to get out of sessions & help you to decide if I'm the right therapist for you. Sessions are typically weekly/fortnightly
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Chloe Dawson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am trained primarily in both Psychodynamic and Person-centred therapy, and my aim is the marriage of these two approaches to provide a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to get to the root of your issue.
Hi, I'm glad you’re here. I work with people who are looking for a space where they can show up exactly as they are—no masks, no judgment. Tend Counselling is my private practice that I run with my colleague. I'm Chloe, and I'm neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive, and I take an integrative approach that pulls from different therapeutic models, such as Psychodynamic and person-centred, to best fit your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
I am trained primarily in both Psychodynamic and Person-centred therapy, and my aim is the marriage of these two approaches to provide a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to get to the root of your issue.
Hi, I'm glad you’re here. I work with people who are looking for a space where they can show up exactly as they are—no masks, no judgment. Tend Counselling is my private practice that I run with my colleague. I'm Chloe, and I'm neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive, and I take an integrative approach that pulls from different therapeutic models, such as Psychodynamic and person-centred, to best fit your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
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Angela Williamson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Trying to resolve the issues troubling you alone can feel overwhelming. Reaching out for help is a proactive first step in starting to feel better. I provide a welcoming, safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk about what is troubling you. It is very natural to feel nervous about coming to counselling for the first time. I understand and never lose sight of this. I offer a complimentary 20-minute introductory telephone consultation. Some new clients prefer to book their first appointment without a call. It about what feels best to you.
Trying to resolve the issues troubling you alone can feel overwhelming. Reaching out for help is a proactive first step in starting to feel better. I provide a welcoming, safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk about what is troubling you. It is very natural to feel nervous about coming to counselling for the first time. I understand and never lose sight of this. I offer a complimentary 20-minute introductory telephone consultation. Some new clients prefer to book their first appointment without a call. It about what feels best to you.
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Linda Szekely
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello. My name is Linda and I am a qualified supervisor and Psychotherapist. I understand how hard it is to reach out for help, but through support and guidance things can change. If you are struggling to come to terms with something, or feel stressed, anxious, or feel like you are facing a challenge that you need support with, then please do get in touch. I have over 10 years’ experience of working with children, teenagers, and adults, with a variety of difficulties.
Hello. My name is Linda and I am a qualified supervisor and Psychotherapist. I understand how hard it is to reach out for help, but through support and guidance things can change. If you are struggling to come to terms with something, or feel stressed, anxious, or feel like you are facing a challenge that you need support with, then please do get in touch. I have over 10 years’ experience of working with children, teenagers, and adults, with a variety of difficulties.
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Kat Jackson
Verified Verified
Online Only
My clients are often children, young people, adults and parent carers who are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, stress, emotional difficulties, life transitions, or the demands of caring for others. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, exhausted, misunderstood, or struggling to make sense of their experiences. I provide a warm, trauma-informed and non-judgemental space where we can explore difficulties together, build emotional resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and work towards greater understanding, confidence and wellbeing.
My clients are often children, young people, adults and parent carers who are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, stress, emotional difficulties, life transitions, or the demands of caring for others. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, exhausted, misunderstood, or struggling to make sense of their experiences. I provide a warm, trauma-informed and non-judgemental space where we can explore difficulties together, build emotional resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and work towards greater understanding, confidence and wellbeing.
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Marie Brockley
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Serves Area
How to explain what counselling is... If you're holding a cup of coffee and somebody accidentally bumps into you, you will most likely spill a drop or two, or depending on the bump impact a few spoonfuls or more. If there had been tea or something else in your cup, the result would be the same. Your emotions and feelings are like the coffee, because sometimes when life comes along and shakes you (which will happen to us all) whatever is inside your cup will spill out. Sometimes life can be easier until you get bumped.....but then you may need somebody to talk to, this is where counselling can help.
How to explain what counselling is... If you're holding a cup of coffee and somebody accidentally bumps into you, you will most likely spill a drop or two, or depending on the bump impact a few spoonfuls or more. If there had been tea or something else in your cup, the result would be the same. Your emotions and feelings are like the coffee, because sometimes when life comes along and shakes you (which will happen to us all) whatever is inside your cup will spill out. Sometimes life can be easier until you get bumped.....but then you may need somebody to talk to, this is where counselling can help.
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Vanessa Bailey
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether that's repeating patterns you can't explain, recovering from a difficult relationship, or trying to understand yourself better as a partner, parent or child.
I believe real connection is an essential part of healing, which means therapy with me isn't stiff or clinical. I bring warmth, honesty, and the occasional moment of humour when it fits. Our work will be compassionate, collaborative and at your own pace, drawing on CBT, attachment-based, psychodynamic and person-centred approaches.
Whether that's repeating patterns you can't explain, recovering from a difficult relationship, or trying to understand yourself better as a partner, parent or child.
I believe real connection is an essential part of healing, which means therapy with me isn't stiff or clinical. I bring warmth, honesty, and the occasional moment of humour when it fits. Our work will be compassionate, collaborative and at your own pace, drawing on CBT, attachment-based, psychodynamic and person-centred approaches.
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Helen Joy Green
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
This has provided me with a vast experience/knowledge of working with adults, couples and young people.
I am a registered member with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and have over 16 years years experience of working successfully with, young people, couples and over 50’s. Specialisms- neurodiversity, highly sensitive, bipolar, depression/anxiety, OCD. I have had the privilege to be part of this successful journey with many clients.
This has provided me with a vast experience/knowledge of working with adults, couples and young people.
I am a registered member with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and have over 16 years years experience of working successfully with, young people, couples and over 50’s. Specialisms- neurodiversity, highly sensitive, bipolar, depression/anxiety, OCD. I have had the privilege to be part of this successful journey with many clients.
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Antony Jones
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
What truly sets me apart is that I’ve been on both sides of the therapy couch. I know what it’s like to wake up with a racing mind, overwhelmed by the thought of facing the day. I know the loneliness of feeling invisible even when surrounded by people. I know the weight of intrusive thoughts and the relentless exhaustion of carrying childhood wounds into adult life. I’ve experienced intensive therapy for anxiety and trauma, and I’ve come through it. This means that when I sit with you, I’m not just relying on textbooks or clinical theory. I meet you with real understanding and absolutely no judgment. I get it, because I’ve lived it!
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Paula Jones
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe you've experienced trauma or loss (recently or long ago) or difficulties in your relationship with your partner or family?
I also work with couples and can help you navigate a way forward, with whatever you want to focus on in your relationship – rebuilding trust, improving communication, facing challenges, increasing your intimacy or perhaps working out how to go your separate ways. I offer a confidential place to share things that don’t feel comfortable to say at home.
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Si James Therapies
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Arnold NG5
Individuals and couples- adults, and children 11-18.
Hi! I’m Si. I bring over 25 years’ experience supporting adults, teenagers and families through complex emotional and life challenges, alongside my professional counselling training. I’m not shockable or judgmental. Are you- Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or struggling to cope with relationships or family pressures? A teenager (or parent of a teenager) dealing with anxiety, school stress, friendship issues or low confidence that is really affecting everyday life? Someone who has spent years caring for others- but struggle to look after yourself? Someone in a caring struggling with burnout and stress?
Individuals and couples- adults, and children 11-18.
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Dr Bill Naylor
Psychotherapist, PhD, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
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Mind Minutes
Counsellor, MBACP
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Joanna Elizabeth Jamieson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Waitlist for new clients
Talking about your problems can be difficult, even with people who love and care about you. Sometimes you don't know where to turn. We all experience challenging times in our lives and may feel that we should be coping , we should be able to manage to find our way through ? We can feel very lost and alone at these times. I am here to offer you support, and to respond to you sensitively, honestly and without judgement. Having that safe space to hear your own voice and know that you are understood is the first step to seeing the path ahead.
Talking about your problems can be difficult, even with people who love and care about you. Sometimes you don't know where to turn. We all experience challenging times in our lives and may feel that we should be coping , we should be able to manage to find our way through ? We can feel very lost and alone at these times. I am here to offer you support, and to respond to you sensitively, honestly and without judgement. Having that safe space to hear your own voice and know that you are understood is the first step to seeing the path ahead.
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Susan Ellen Draper-Todkill
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
My Private Practice includes supporting Professional Emergency Service personnel, NHS, Police and others via Mandatory Counselling and Clinical Supervision, working in person and online. I provide Counselling and Hypnotherapy for a wide range of personal and work related issues including managing and eliminating stress, anxiety, low mood, alcohol reduction, weight management, low self esteem, confidence buidling, relationship issues, divorce and seperation. I am a qualified clinical Supervisor for Counsellors and Hypnotherapists and offer guidance and support within their general practice. Please contact me to discuss your needs.
My Private Practice includes supporting Professional Emergency Service personnel, NHS, Police and others via Mandatory Counselling and Clinical Supervision, working in person and online. I provide Counselling and Hypnotherapy for a wide range of personal and work related issues including managing and eliminating stress, anxiety, low mood, alcohol reduction, weight management, low self esteem, confidence buidling, relationship issues, divorce and seperation. I am a qualified clinical Supervisor for Counsellors and Hypnotherapists and offer guidance and support within their general practice. Please contact me to discuss your needs.
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Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.