AXA PPP Counselling in Chorley
One thing I always say to my clients is that my ultimate goal is to 'make you your own therapist so you don't need me anymore'. I believe my role is to help you: Understand the problem and what is keeping it going. Identify goals for yourself both short term and long term to help give you focus. Learn strategies and techniques that can help you cope better, overcome and make positive changes. Be able to maintain your progress after therapy and reduce the chances or impacts of setbacks in the future. Become more resilient, understanding of good mental heath awareness which could have a positive impact on your relationships.
One thing I always say to my clients is that my ultimate goal is to 'make you your own therapist so you don't need me anymore'. I believe my role is to help you: Understand the problem and what is keeping it going. Identify goals for yourself both short term and long term to help give you focus. Learn strategies and techniques that can help you cope better, overcome and make positive changes. Be able to maintain your progress after therapy and reduce the chances or impacts of setbacks in the future. Become more resilient, understanding of good mental heath awareness which could have a positive impact on your relationships.
As an experienced Integrative and Relational Psychotherapist I support people who feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures. Often sat in positions of responsibility, many of my clients appear composed on the outside while managing patterns like people‑pleasing, overthinking/anxieties, or fear of letting others down under the surface. Maybe you are are facing a new situation that you are unsure how to navigate & need a safe space to process what it brings. I offer a space to work together as we untangle the patterns shaped by past experiences so that you can move forward with clarity, acceptance & authenticity in the current challenges.
As an experienced Integrative and Relational Psychotherapist I support people who feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures. Often sat in positions of responsibility, many of my clients appear composed on the outside while managing patterns like people‑pleasing, overthinking/anxieties, or fear of letting others down under the surface. Maybe you are are facing a new situation that you are unsure how to navigate & need a safe space to process what it brings. I offer a space to work together as we untangle the patterns shaped by past experiences so that you can move forward with clarity, acceptance & authenticity in the current challenges.
I believe that most problematic symptoms can be the result of becoming confined in vicious cycles of repetitive negative thoughts & behaviours whether conscious or unconscious. These can have roots in childhood and can regularly impact our lives (through lifestyle choices and decision making) or sporadically emerge during stressful times. Overall, I aim to guide you to develop more insight into yourself and towards tangible fulfilment both in technical knowledge and in practical measurable successes. You can expect to find our time together enlightening, educational, emotional & authentic.
I believe that most problematic symptoms can be the result of becoming confined in vicious cycles of repetitive negative thoughts & behaviours whether conscious or unconscious. These can have roots in childhood and can regularly impact our lives (through lifestyle choices and decision making) or sporadically emerge during stressful times. Overall, I aim to guide you to develop more insight into yourself and towards tangible fulfilment both in technical knowledge and in practical measurable successes. You can expect to find our time together enlightening, educational, emotional & authentic.
Hello, welcome to Therapy NorthWest. We support the wellbeing of adults & young people in clinics in the northwest & online. We believe that life can be challenging with a number of different pressures & demands. We do not believe that these things make us ‘abnormal’ or ‘ill’, rather that there are times when we require support to work through difficulties, what has happened and how we have responded. Zandra has many years experience working with individuals, couples, families and systems to help foster greater well-being.
Hello, welcome to Therapy NorthWest. We support the wellbeing of adults & young people in clinics in the northwest & online. We believe that life can be challenging with a number of different pressures & demands. We do not believe that these things make us ‘abnormal’ or ‘ill’, rather that there are times when we require support to work through difficulties, what has happened and how we have responded. Zandra has many years experience working with individuals, couples, families and systems to help foster greater well-being.
Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist and Chartered Psychologist. He has a 1st Class Honours Degree from the University of Glasgow and a PhD from the University of Oxford. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT. He has taught, researched or practised in psychology and therapy for 30 years. He was a Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author of Thinking Psychologically (Palgrave) and co-editor of Accounting for Relationships. He currently works in private practice in Chorley and Bolton.
Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist and Chartered Psychologist. He has a 1st Class Honours Degree from the University of Glasgow and a PhD from the University of Oxford. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT. He has taught, researched or practised in psychology and therapy for 30 years. He was a Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author of Thinking Psychologically (Palgrave) and co-editor of Accounting for Relationships. He currently works in private practice in Chorley and Bolton.
With over a decade of experience in both the NHS and private sectors, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to adults and young people navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Whether you're facing relationship challenges or struggling to cope, I'm here to listen and help you build lasting tools for change.
With over a decade of experience in both the NHS and private sectors, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to adults and young people navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Whether you're facing relationship challenges or struggling to cope, I'm here to listen and help you build lasting tools for change.
Hello & warm welcome. My name is Kathryn, & I provide specialist, non-judgemental therapeutic support to help you to gain understanding & improve your emotional wellbeing, enabling you to move your life forward in a way that will help you to experience a greater sense of calm, fulfilment, & satisfaction in life. It may be that you are seeking this support for yourself or for your child because of difficulties such as anxiety, panic, stress, overwhelm, low mood, depression, poor sleep, anger, grief and loss, trauma, adapting to life following illness/diagnoses, behavioural issues, relationship issues or difficulties at work/school.
Hello & warm welcome. My name is Kathryn, & I provide specialist, non-judgemental therapeutic support to help you to gain understanding & improve your emotional wellbeing, enabling you to move your life forward in a way that will help you to experience a greater sense of calm, fulfilment, & satisfaction in life. It may be that you are seeking this support for yourself or for your child because of difficulties such as anxiety, panic, stress, overwhelm, low mood, depression, poor sleep, anger, grief and loss, trauma, adapting to life following illness/diagnoses, behavioural issues, relationship issues or difficulties at work/school.
With over 18 years of experience I offer a compassionate, expert-driven approach to mental health and psychological support. My career has spanned a range of settings—from working in private sector, local authorities to delivering talking therapies within the NHS, including specialist roles in health psychology.
I have worked with children, young people, and adults, supporting individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges, long-term health conditions, and neurodivergence.
With over 18 years of experience I offer a compassionate, expert-driven approach to mental health and psychological support. My career has spanned a range of settings—from working in private sector, local authorities to delivering talking therapies within the NHS, including specialist roles in health psychology.
I have worked with children, young people, and adults, supporting individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges, long-term health conditions, and neurodivergence.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Registered Chartered Psychologist with over 23 years’ experience of working therapeutically with adults, young people and children in the NHS and private settings. I support clients experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety; OCD; low confidence; trauma and PTSD and depression. I place great importance on creating a warm, safe and compassionate therapeutic space where you can feel heard and supported. Together we will find ways to help you live a more fulfilling and meaningful life; improve your relationship with yourself; and build on your existing strengths.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Registered Chartered Psychologist with over 23 years’ experience of working therapeutically with adults, young people and children in the NHS and private settings. I support clients experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety; OCD; low confidence; trauma and PTSD and depression. I place great importance on creating a warm, safe and compassionate therapeutic space where you can feel heard and supported. Together we will find ways to help you live a more fulfilling and meaningful life; improve your relationship with yourself; and build on your existing strengths.
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Hello. I am a compassionate, respectful, patient, attentive, understanding and containing therapist with a genuine wish to reduce distress and enable individuals to thrive.
Hello. I am a compassionate, respectful, patient, attentive, understanding and containing therapist with a genuine wish to reduce distress and enable individuals to thrive.
I am a Psychological Therapist specialising in trauma-informed, nervous system-based therapy, integrating, EMDR, CBT and Polyvagal-Informed approaches to support deep healing and lasting change. I have over 19 years clinical experience in both the public and private sector.
While trauma is a key area of expertise, I work with all common mental health concerns recognising that many symptoms are rooted in early experiences, stress, and trauma.
I take a neurobiological approach to healing, integrating brain, body, and the soul, to help clients make sense of their nervous system responses.
I am a Psychological Therapist specialising in trauma-informed, nervous system-based therapy, integrating, EMDR, CBT and Polyvagal-Informed approaches to support deep healing and lasting change. I have over 19 years clinical experience in both the public and private sector.
While trauma is a key area of expertise, I work with all common mental health concerns recognising that many symptoms are rooted in early experiences, stress, and trauma.
I take a neurobiological approach to healing, integrating brain, body, and the soul, to help clients make sense of their nervous system responses.
I recently celebrated 25 years as a CBT therapist. I am now also qualified in EMDR In. addition my therapy practice I have taught CBT for many years. I was programme director for post graduate CBT training at Manchester and Lancaster Universities, I have lectured at most UK universities and also abroad in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Sweden, Spain, Holland and Brazil. I have been widely published on the relationship between negative life events and psychological distress including as a first author in The British journal of Psychiatry
I recently celebrated 25 years as a CBT therapist. I am now also qualified in EMDR In. addition my therapy practice I have taught CBT for many years. I was programme director for post graduate CBT training at Manchester and Lancaster Universities, I have lectured at most UK universities and also abroad in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Sweden, Spain, Holland and Brazil. I have been widely published on the relationship between negative life events and psychological distress including as a first author in The British journal of Psychiatry
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2012 and have extensive experience of working with males and females across the entire life span cycle (teenagers to older adults) treating a variety of mental health difficulties, ranging from common mental health problems (depression, anxiety disorders) to severe and enduring mental health difficulties (psychosis, personality disorders). I currently work as a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and run a private therapy practice out of my clinic in Warrington (Cheshire) where I provide a range of services to the public. Please contact me for an informal chat about your needs.
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2012 and have extensive experience of working with males and females across the entire life span cycle (teenagers to older adults) treating a variety of mental health difficulties, ranging from common mental health problems (depression, anxiety disorders) to severe and enduring mental health difficulties (psychosis, personality disorders). I currently work as a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and run a private therapy practice out of my clinic in Warrington (Cheshire) where I provide a range of services to the public. Please contact me for an informal chat about your needs.
Hi! I'm Aika. I consistently strive to be an authentic, curious and professional psychologist, to create a safe space where those I work with can feel like they can speak freely and honestly and be supported with meaningful steps forward in their lives. Though I have lived and worked in the UK for over a decade now, I was born and raised in Hong Kong, a vibrant and multicultural city that I am proud to call home. I read my bachelor’s degree at the University of Cambridge, my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Sciences at University College London, and my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Oxford.
Hi! I'm Aika. I consistently strive to be an authentic, curious and professional psychologist, to create a safe space where those I work with can feel like they can speak freely and honestly and be supported with meaningful steps forward in their lives. Though I have lived and worked in the UK for over a decade now, I was born and raised in Hong Kong, a vibrant and multicultural city that I am proud to call home. I read my bachelor’s degree at the University of Cambridge, my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Sciences at University College London, and my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Oxford.
I work with individuals and couples from all walks of life. People come to therapy for many different reasons – perhaps something has happened which you're struggling to make sense of, a relationship has changed, you've experienced a loss, or you feel that something in life isn't quite as you'd like it to be.
My role isn't to tell you how you should feel or what you may need to change. It's to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and decide what moving forward looks like for you.
I work with individuals and couples from all walks of life. People come to therapy for many different reasons – perhaps something has happened which you're struggling to make sense of, a relationship has changed, you've experienced a loss, or you feel that something in life isn't quite as you'd like it to be.
My role isn't to tell you how you should feel or what you may need to change. It's to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and decide what moving forward looks like for you.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of NHS experience, working across a range of settings with individuals experiencing many different forms of distress.
Rather than focusing solely on diagnoses or labels, I support you in developing a meaningful understanding of your life story and the challenges that may be impacting your well-being. Together, we’ll work to overcome these obstacles and empower you to experiment with new ways of being—helping you move toward greater confidence, balance, and fulfilment.
Welcome to my profile!
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of NHS experience, working across a range of settings with individuals experiencing many different forms of distress.
Rather than focusing solely on diagnoses or labels, I support you in developing a meaningful understanding of your life story and the challenges that may be impacting your well-being. Together, we’ll work to overcome these obstacles and empower you to experiment with new ways of being—helping you move toward greater confidence, balance, and fulfilment.
I am an experienced cognitive behaviour therapist, EMDR Consultant and counsellor. I offer individual therapy, working with anxiety and mood disorders, using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Counselling in Northwich, Cheshire. I qualified at Keele University with a BSc (Dual Hons.) degree in Psychology and Criminology and subsequently studied for the Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling, passing at Masters level, and the MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at The University of Chester. I trained with Dr Michael Paterson to Level 4 in EMDR in 2015.
I am an experienced cognitive behaviour therapist, EMDR Consultant and counsellor. I offer individual therapy, working with anxiety and mood disorders, using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Counselling in Northwich, Cheshire. I qualified at Keele University with a BSc (Dual Hons.) degree in Psychology and Criminology and subsequently studied for the Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling, passing at Masters level, and the MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at The University of Chester. I trained with Dr Michael Paterson to Level 4 in EMDR in 2015.
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
Hi, I’m Dr Nadia Balmain. I'm a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and accredited EMDR Practitioner. I run the EMDR Treatment private practice based in Chester and proud to have received an Excellent rating on Trustpilot with 4.5 Stars.
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.
Hi, I’m Dr Nadia Balmain. I'm a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and accredited EMDR Practitioner. I run the EMDR Treatment private practice based in Chester and proud to have received an Excellent rating on Trustpilot with 4.5 Stars.
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.
英國港僑心理服務(BHKPS)為在英港人提供可信賴及高質素的網上廣東話和英語心理輔導及評估服務。英國港僑心理服務為在英國的香港人提供值得信賴、了解文化及以實證為本的心理服務。我們的廣東話和英語治療師會以關懷和理解的方式幫助您應對生活中的各種挑戰。British Hong Kongers Psychological Service (BHKPS) provides culturally informed, high quality and evidence-based online counselling and assessment services in Cantonese and English for children, adolescents, and adults in the UK.
英國港僑心理服務(BHKPS)為在英港人提供可信賴及高質素的網上廣東話和英語心理輔導及評估服務。英國港僑心理服務為在英國的香港人提供值得信賴、了解文化及以實證為本的心理服務。我們的廣東話和英語治療師會以關懷和理解的方式幫助您應對生活中的各種挑戰。British Hong Kongers Psychological Service (BHKPS) provides culturally informed, high quality and evidence-based online counselling and assessment services in Cantonese and English for children, adolescents, and adults in the UK.
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