Counselling in Cheadle

Donald Alexander
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am committed to supporting people in healing from relational trauma, developmental trauma, childhood trauma and interpersonal trauma of all kinds. Human beings are amazing, remarkable and resilient in our ability to cope with adversity. We often compartmentalise or dissociate what happens to us so we can carry on living. We also turn to all manner of addictions and behaviours that on the surface may seem disordered and destructive yet at the same time they make perfect sense. They protect us, help us to stay in control, help numb the pain, help us to survive, and help communicate our stories.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr Lucie Rutter
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
My aim is to help explore the difficulties that individuals and families are wanting support with and then be honest and transparent in the ways in which I am able to help. I am able to offer individual sessions, family sessions and a mix of both when required. I recognise that engaging with someone new can be daunting for young people and their families and therefore initially I prioritise helping people to feel comfortable to share their problems.I have experience of assessing and contributing towards diagnosis for Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Cheadle SK8
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
Not accepting new clients

Fiona Astbury
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello, I can offer you a calm safe environment to explore your feelings or the difficulties you are experiencing. I have experience in working with adopted adults, birth parents and adopters including family members, I recognise the lifelong impact of adoption and all involved in the adoption triangle. Through counselling we can explore your thoughts, feelings and the choices available to you. To help you gain a clearer understanding of yourself and to help you explore and identify ways to move forward.

The Counsellor Midwife
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a BACP registered Counsellor and a NMC registered Midwife. I use my unique set of skills to support individuals & couples through birth trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and relationships therapy. I am passionate about ensuring people are aware of choices available to them during the pregnancy journey and offer support via either a therapeutic route or individualised, trauma informed, antenatal education. As a practising midwife I have a unique insight into the maternity system and will use that insight to support & nurture clients.

Counselling in Gatley, Cheadle
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Sarah. We all have times when we find it hard to cope. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do. It can help you develop positive strategies to get what you want out of life. How we think, feel and behave is part of being human. Problems can arise when we get 'stuck' in negative thought patterns; when our feelings become overwhelming; when our behaviour is self-destructive and doesn't result in us getting what we need; when we worry about the future, dwell on the past and find it hard to live in the present. I believe the most important relationship we have is the relationship with ourself.

Anamika Saggar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
Waitlist for new clients

Ghada Akkad
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If you are reading this, I am here to remind you that there is always an opportunity for change and healing. It's astonishing how much being listened to helps. Sometimes just letting go of the words that have accumulated inside you over time is enough. How are you really feeling? What difficulties do you face? What do you fear about the future, or the past? How do your emotions assist or hinder your ability to cope with life? Are you living the life you desire? If not, how will you get back on track? These are some of the questions that an experienced, qualified therapist like myself can help you address.

Dr Helen Hart
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified
Verified
Have you ever felt stuck with your family or work roles? Do the people who are meant to love you unconditionally, frequently hold you back? Do you find yourself constantly feeling the need to apologise for things, then wondering what you have done wrong? Maybe you have felt blamed for things in life and want to explore things further. Or you may feel held back by guilt and regret. I can work with you to explore this through a safe and steady process which looks at patterns across your life and within relationships. This will help you to break free from the restraints of negative approval you may have felt for many years.
Not accepting new clients

Kerry Davies
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with a range of clients; from younger children to adolescents and young adults. I also work with their parents; working through parents to support a child is often a very effective way of relieving psychological distress of the whole family. I also work with adults. I also work with adoptive families and children who are cared for by local authorities. I work with a range of difficulties, including but not limited to; depression, anxiety, OCD, parenting challenges, attachment difficulties, relationship difficulties, single trauma and past childhood trauma. I am experienced at diagnosing and working with people with ASD/ADHD.

Miftau Iddrisu
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,EMDR, schema therapist. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.

Champion's Mindset
MSc
Verified
Verified
I am Stephen Renwick, Director of Champions Mindset, and a sport psychology expert to Commonwealth Games athlete Charlie Bowling, Premiership Footballers, Euro-pro Golfers, ITF Tennis and Giants Live Strongman Graham Hicks. I am an Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (Psychology). My qualifications include a MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology, BSc (Hons) Psychology, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). I now use my skills and knowledge to help others reach their full potential (all sports welcome). A block of 3 sessions is £300, block of 2 sessions is £200 and a single sessions £100.These can be taken in 30 min blocks too.

Andrea Harrison
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
From time to time we all feel sad, anxious, helpless, irritable, lack motivation and have low self esteem. Life is always a challenge for most of us; most emotions are painful, both physically and psychologically. Without help our mood can worsen, life becomes joyless , causing us to loose hope and withdraw from people. It might be the way you think about and treat yourself that has brought you here. Maybe you would like to explore areas of your life that are causing you levels of distress. Are you struggling with relationships? Trying to move on from abuse? Or dealing with loss? Dealing with conflict at work might be stressful.

Carol Maynard Psychotherapy & Counselling
I WORK WITH; adults of 18yrs+ & couples. MY WORK COVERS; family & childhood, health issues, body aches & pains, eating, addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, abuse, relationships, codependency, marriage, divorce & separation. WHY YOU MIGHT COME TO THERAPY; You might be feeling down, stuck, confused, helpless, hopeless or experiencing really difficult emotions. Maybe you are experiencing high levels of anxiety. You may have experienced a particular challenging or traumatic event or series of events. You might be experiencing relationship difficulties or may believe the only option is to split.

Behnam Abdevand
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you having arguments, conflicts, miscommunication or no communication at all, etc. in your relationship? It's perfectly normal, these are what I deal with everyday, and I help couples to talk and communicate to each other in a different way. I use Imago Relationship Therapy with couples which helps you to improve your relationships and become closer to your partner. My role as an Imago therapist is to teach, support and guide you through the Imago Dialogue to deepen your communication and to make a good connection with each other.

Lesley Whittaker
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I'm Lesley, I am a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist with almost 20 years experience in Tinnitus counselling. I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to be cared for and listened to with empathy and without judgement in a respectful and genuine way. If we decide that I am the right therapist for you I will endeavour to offer my genuine self with confidentiality, empathy, care and respect to aid your personal growth.

Dr Keely Lewis-Clarke
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009 and have over 15 years experience working for the NHS. For the last 8 years I have worked in the Specialty of Weight Management. Here my aim is to help people understand the psychological barriers to making health-related changes. I work with people to explore the reasons behind obesity, overweight, binge eating, emotion-driven eating (comfort eating) and/or difficulties breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting. I also help people improve their relationships with food, their bodies and with themselves.

Amy Walton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Modern life has become complex and ever-changing. It can leave you feeling unsatisfied or in distress without really knowing why. Things may just not feel right, or you may be battling an issue that you have been experiencing for years. You may have turned to ways of coping that you would like to change or explore. Counselling provides a safe space for you to unravel your thoughts and make sense of your world. I believe you are the expert of your experience; I will listen and assist you in exploring and understanding your world. Together we will work towards enabling you to live a life in line with your values and needs.

Elephant in The Room Psychotherapy & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all experience losses in life – not just when someone dies but when we lose anything that is important to us: our relationships, our dreams of having a family, our health, our home, our job, our independence, our pets, and our hopes or expectations. Often, we are able to grieve for those losses and adjust but sometimes we are left feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, angry, guilty, ashamed, withdrawn, or numb for many months or even years later. Adjusting to losses in life is not about ‘getting over’ them but about finding ways to live a life that includes them.

Michael Sivori
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
You will receive a safe, accepting environment, where I will listen, and support you to become more aware of how to make the right choices for yourself. I can work with self-esteem and self-image issues, and issues such as life-direction. I share the view, in modern psychology, that people thrive when they are living their life aligned with those values which hold most meaning for them. Living a meaningful, or meaning-guided life, is often at the core of many issues. Many people have never had a safe space to explore their values and assess what is ultimately meaningful to them, and I am able to offer this in our work together.
Office is near:
Cheadle SK8 & Online

Kind Mind Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
Hi I'm Kinn, my approach to therapy is always empathetic and respectful. I believe it is vital to provide a safe, confidential, non-judgmental and comfortable environment where you can come to discuss your problems. I am a friendly, calm, genuine and trusting therapist who works with with all ages, genders and sexualities from all cultural, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Kind Mind can resonate and understand what you are going through as an individual. I will help you identify and understand the best and most positive way to move forward offering confidence, empathy and trust in your therapeutic journey.
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