Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Chester

Hi, I’m Helen - a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ('CBT') and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ('EMDR') practitioner. I have over 15 years’ experience of working within NHS mental health services and hold a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and an MSc in Applied Social Studies.

Hi, I’m Dr Nadia Balmain. Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an accredited EMDR Practitioner. I have provided psychotherapy for over ten years both in the NHS and in private practice. I offer therapy for many different problems, but I have a special interest in providing therapy for PTSD , complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is the gold standard treatment for PTSD and is recommended by NICE guidelines. EMDR helps clients to process traumatic and distressing experiences which are causing the present-day symptoms.

I am a warm, empathic counsellor working with the person-centred approach. I am registered with the BACP and primarily work with individuals. I have experience working with bereavement and loss, anxiety and low mood and trauma of all kinds, from childhood abuse to PTSD . I also have experience working with post addiction recovery.

Hello, I have been practising counselling and psychotherapy in North Wales and West Cheshire for twelve years. Over time I have worked with a diverse group of clients who come to see me about anxiety, stress, depression and low mood, and addictions. During this time years I have developed a speciality in trauma: this might be experienced as PTSD however one understands it, or it can be an event or series of events that just will not leave the person alone, will not give them peace. I have learned methods and interventions that help clients to effectively get over this and the other issues that I have mentioned above.

Beautiful Minds Talking Therapy Service has been providing counselling for many years. I understand that taking the first step can be scary and overwhelming. But if you can find the courage to take that first step, it can be life changing. Let me help you explore, understand, and unpick the things that are causing your difficulties in your life. I will help you to take back control of your life and take action to find solutions and resolutions that will empower you. I will help you gain a better understanding of your difficulties and develop your knowledge and awareness of your internal constructs. let me help you.

Hello, I'm Vicky, I offer individual counselling therapy face to face, remotely via Zoom or by telephone and I have experience working with adults of all ages and varied backgrounds. The focus of therapy is always on you and your well-being - we will work together at your own pace to find the change and clearer paths. Counselling could help you feel empowered, find the right balance for you, and could help you to develop fresh insight about your life.

If you’re reading this you must have determined you would like help to heal and resolve difficulties in your life. I have a wealth of experience working with adults and children who have endured severe trauma, mental ill health (anxiety, depression etc) and have guided them through the healing process. Trauma affects both brain and body, causing somatic pain and toxic stress. Abusive relationships leave there damage behind long after they have ended . I’m not a fixer and I don’t have a magic wand, however, I can help you untangle the confusion and find some much needed hope to help you reach your goal.

Mental health doesn't have to be scary! I want to take the fear out of mental health and first help you understand your own...what makes you tick and what's stopping you from ticking? When we understand how to manage our mental health, we can structure our lives to fulfil us in the long and short term. Whatever you're struggling with right now, we will work to uncover that sense of self you might have lost.

I know how important it is to look after our emotional well being irrespective of age. Stresses, strains and anxieties can hit at anytime. It maybe a current situation or something from our past which impacts on our ability to manage our current situation. Even anticipation of future events can impact on us at an emotional level. There are many reasons why counselling can be beneficial including low self-esteem, low self-confidence, bullying, family issues, bereavement, infant loss, relationship issues, and anger to name but a few, It takes strength and courage to acknowledge you may need help.

Hello – I’m Kath, I’m a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, EMDR Practitioner and LGBTQIA+ advocate. I have 9 years’ experience working in mental health within the NHS and several years’ experience offering supervision. I am also a Lecturer in a Postgrad Psychology course at a leading University. I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues, such as PTSD , panic, phobias, depression, OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety, BDD and generalized anxiety disorder.

My specialities are; Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma ( PTSD /adjustment disorder), depression triggered by bereavement, life changes, relationship changes or ongoing/repeated relationship problems/patterns, mixed anxiety and depression, and low self-esteem. I'm knowledgeable in a wide range of psychological/mental and physical health problems.

Hello, I'm Lauren, and I am the founder of a private Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practice located in Runcorn, Cheshire. My practice focuses on helping individuals who are experiencing challenges with their mental health. Whether you're dealing with conditions such as Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD , Health Anxiety, or Social Anxiety, or facing other factors that contribute to poor mental health such as low self-esteem, childhood issues, phobias, stress, or perfectionism, I am here to support you in finding the missing pieces and guiding you towards strong and stable emotional well-being.

We are a team of professional counsellors supporting men & women who are struggling with a wide range of emotional difficulties. Do you need someone unrelated to confide in, listen with no judgemental or agenda, offer compassion, understanding, and to walk with you as you explore your inner thoughts and feelings? We can offer the support you need to focus on you, and to develop coping skills to assist you on your journey of healing. Looking after our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Don’t suffer alone, there is light at the end of that dark tunnel. Seeking support can pave the way to a brighter future.

We all know life can get tough at times and we can struggle to see our way through it. Sometimes it helps to talk those experiences or feelings through with someone who can really listen and brings no agenda with them. There are so many reasons to come to therapy difficult times in life, things feeling not quite right, anxiety or depression or things from our past effecting us in the here and now (attachment or trauma). Therapy is a safe, neutral place you can use to explore what is happening for you, and it can support you in deciding how you want to manage it.

The issues that counsellors face are often complex and deeply personal. My experience of over 10 years in private practice and a third sector organisation has shown me the importance of each person deciding on their own needs and finding their own way through the issues they bring.

I don't know what brings you here today but looking for counselling and finding the right therapist takes courage. Life can be hard and asking for support is difficult at times. My goal is to make sure you feel seen and heard. Whatever you are struggling with, whether it is a troubling memory that doesn't seem to leave you alone, a day to day struggle that you feel is holding you back, an experience you're dealing with and didn't think you'd face, or if you're feeling at the end of yourself - talking about these things is a huge step toward resolving your issues and moving to a place of thriving in the life you want to live.

Sometimes 'stuff' happens and life gets complicated and challenging. These concerns can be recent, short-term, unanticipated or due to life experiences in the past. Such circumstances can prevent you from moving forward, remaining stuck in unhelpful patterns, and impact daily functioning. Seeking support takes a lot of courage but here you are stepping in the direction of healing. I would like to support you in this process of self-exploration and rebuilding trust. Compassion and gentle challenges within a safe, confidential and warm environment can be vital in bringing sustainable transformation- from surviving to thriving.

Are you feeling stuck? The only constant is change, yet sometimes change seems so difficult. I will work with you to find what's blocking you changing into who you really are. I won't diagnose or label you. I'll treat you as an individual who has their own unique history. Unpleasant symptoms like anxiety, addictions, phobias and depression are often rooted in early trauma which is surfacing to be healed. I'll help you reprocess any traumatic memories as well as looking at any current circumstances which are keeping you stuck.

Hello and welcome. Are you currently struggling or finding life difficult? Feeling anxious or overwhelmed with your thoughts or feelings? Maybe you are grieving having lost a loved one? Or wanting to find a solution to past or present difficulties? Perhaps you are not sure why you feel the way you do, but feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? It can feel daunting asking for help, so my aim is to make you feel at ease. I am a warm, genuine, empathic Person Centred Counsellor, Who can help you to make sense of whatever you are experiencing at your own pace.