Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Counselling in Chorley

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I offer warm, respectful, non-judgemental space in which you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, develop a greater understanding of yourself and start to move towards personal growth and an increased sense of well-being. ​ I am a qualified BACP, and work to a strict code of ethics. I believe you deserve to be happy and fulfilled in your life and that you have the ability to make that happen. Life can be challenging and difficult and i am trained to help you through your troubles and to support you making changes in you life.
I offer warm, respectful, non-judgemental space in which you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, develop a greater understanding of yourself and start to move towards personal growth and an increased sense of well-being. ​ I am a qualified BACP, and work to a strict code of ethics. I believe you deserve to be happy and fulfilled in your life and that you have the ability to make that happen. Life can be challenging and difficult and i am trained to help you through your troubles and to support you making changes in you life.
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Paul Robinson
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Paul Robinson, a Psychotherapist based in Preston, Lancashire. If you are looking for a therapist who will just listen and nod, I may not be the right fit. I offer an actively engaged, direct, and robust approach, designed for clients who are ready to move past simply understanding their life and into real, practical change. Therapy with me isn't about solving an abstract problem; it's about shifting patterns of relating. The way you connect with me in the room often mirrors the problems you face outside of it. I'm here to serve as a critical friend: warm and supportive, yet challenging when needed.
Hi, I'm Paul Robinson, a Psychotherapist based in Preston, Lancashire. If you are looking for a therapist who will just listen and nod, I may not be the right fit. I offer an actively engaged, direct, and robust approach, designed for clients who are ready to move past simply understanding their life and into real, practical change. Therapy with me isn't about solving an abstract problem; it's about shifting patterns of relating. The way you connect with me in the room often mirrors the problems you face outside of it. I'm here to serve as a critical friend: warm and supportive, yet challenging when needed.
01924 667367 View 01924 667367
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Shaun Noteman
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a professional mental health therapist i utilise a range of interventions including counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR. to support and provide therapy. My work and life experience means i am able to relate well and work with sufferers of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and developmental disorders such as ADHD, ADD, Spectrum disorders. Additionally, i provide therapy for OCD, phobias and other behavioural issues.
As a professional mental health therapist i utilise a range of interventions including counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR. to support and provide therapy. My work and life experience means i am able to relate well and work with sufferers of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and developmental disorders such as ADHD, ADD, Spectrum disorders. Additionally, i provide therapy for OCD, phobias and other behavioural issues.
01772 958120 View 01772 958120
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Laura Hacking
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Laura, an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor with 14 years’ experience across the UK and Europe. I work with high-performing professionals and athletes who feel stuck, helping them reclaim confidence and control. I provide one-to-one, goal-focused sessions, offering strategies to improve self-esteem, decision-making, resilience, and performance.
Hi, I’m Laura, an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor with 14 years’ experience across the UK and Europe. I work with high-performing professionals and athletes who feel stuck, helping them reclaim confidence and control. I provide one-to-one, goal-focused sessions, offering strategies to improve self-esteem, decision-making, resilience, and performance.
01772 211282 View 01772 211282
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Shaun Noteman
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Are you at a period in your life when emotional and psychological issues have become a concern for you. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to work with me in dealing with these issues. Begin your journey working on the concerns that you are struggling with, may feel difficult or overwhelming. These concerns that may have a repeating pattern, themes or life 'just not feeling right' I have experience of working with a range of life-limiting conditions
Are you at a period in your life when emotional and psychological issues have become a concern for you. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to work with me in dealing with these issues. Begin your journey working on the concerns that you are struggling with, may feel difficult or overwhelming. These concerns that may have a repeating pattern, themes or life 'just not feeling right' I have experience of working with a range of life-limiting conditions
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Isobel Hall
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Isobel - a warm, direct and down-to-earth therapist offering a space where you can feel truly heard. I work with both individuals and couples, supporting people through a wide range of challenges — including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, and self-defeating patterns. I'm also experienced working with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, autism, or traits. Whether you’re exploring a recent diagnosis, struggling with masking, burnout, or executive functioning, therapy can help you make sense of your experience and develop more self-compassion and clarity.
Hi, I’m Isobel - a warm, direct and down-to-earth therapist offering a space where you can feel truly heard. I work with both individuals and couples, supporting people through a wide range of challenges — including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, and self-defeating patterns. I'm also experienced working with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, autism, or traits. Whether you’re exploring a recent diagnosis, struggling with masking, burnout, or executive functioning, therapy can help you make sense of your experience and develop more self-compassion and clarity.
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Nea Clark
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide compassionate support to individuals and couples navigating life and relationship challenges, including those affected by ADHD. My goal is to help you build self-confidence, enhance self-esteem, and manage relationships impacted by change. If you're feeling lost, anxious, lonely, or overwhelmed, struggling to cope with the present, or experiencing heightened anxiety and uncertainty about the future, we can work together to bring clarity, strengthen resilience, and unlock your inner confidence. Through personalised strategies, we’ll develop practical coping skills to effectively manage your emotions and behaviours.
I provide compassionate support to individuals and couples navigating life and relationship challenges, including those affected by ADHD. My goal is to help you build self-confidence, enhance self-esteem, and manage relationships impacted by change. If you're feeling lost, anxious, lonely, or overwhelmed, struggling to cope with the present, or experiencing heightened anxiety and uncertainty about the future, we can work together to bring clarity, strengthen resilience, and unlock your inner confidence. Through personalised strategies, we’ll develop practical coping skills to effectively manage your emotions and behaviours.
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Janet Hill
Counsellor, BACP
I fully understand how challenging life can be at times, and sometimes things can feel overwhelming. Our worries can create feelings of anxiety and depression, which can in turn make us feel isolated, alone and misunderstood. Having a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to talk through whatever is on your mind can be incredibly powerful in enabling you to unburden and begin to heal. By being truly listened to, perhaps for the first time, I believe you can start to make sense of your experiences and find solutions to whatever is troubling you.
I fully understand how challenging life can be at times, and sometimes things can feel overwhelming. Our worries can create feelings of anxiety and depression, which can in turn make us feel isolated, alone and misunderstood. Having a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to talk through whatever is on your mind can be incredibly powerful in enabling you to unburden and begin to heal. By being truly listened to, perhaps for the first time, I believe you can start to make sense of your experiences and find solutions to whatever is troubling you.
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Nichola Wilson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Hello, I’m Nichola Wilson, a BACP & NCPS Accredited Counsellor, EMDR therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 18 years’ experience supporting adults through trauma, anxiety, low mood, stress, bereavements & life transitions, navigating feelings of overwhelm, loss, or low confidence. Therapy is a collaborative process — a partnership based on trust, authenticity, and empathy. Together, we explore what’s happening in your life and how you’d like things to change. I tailor each session to meet your individual needs, integrating both creative and evidence-based methods. I offer in person, online or walk & talk therapy.
Hello, I’m Nichola Wilson, a BACP & NCPS Accredited Counsellor, EMDR therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 18 years’ experience supporting adults through trauma, anxiety, low mood, stress, bereavements & life transitions, navigating feelings of overwhelm, loss, or low confidence. Therapy is a collaborative process — a partnership based on trust, authenticity, and empathy. Together, we explore what’s happening in your life and how you’d like things to change. I tailor each session to meet your individual needs, integrating both creative and evidence-based methods. I offer in person, online or walk & talk therapy.
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Vic Welsh
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Whatever you have going on that may be causing you to struggle with daily life, whether it be your sexuality, drug/alcohol misuse, grief, trauma, domestic violence, co-parenting, relationship issues, guilt, harrasement at work, assault, fears/phobias and so much more. I will plan with you a number of sessions which will include reachable goals and an achievable outcome to help free you of all that no longer serves you, and by offering you the tools to gain the mindset skills required to gain mental clarity and awareness.
Whatever you have going on that may be causing you to struggle with daily life, whether it be your sexuality, drug/alcohol misuse, grief, trauma, domestic violence, co-parenting, relationship issues, guilt, harrasement at work, assault, fears/phobias and so much more. I will plan with you a number of sessions which will include reachable goals and an achievable outcome to help free you of all that no longer serves you, and by offering you the tools to gain the mindset skills required to gain mental clarity and awareness.
01704 334208 View 01704 334208
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Aude Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, my name is Aude and I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist and Transformational Coach with over thirteen years of clinical experience working with adults and teenagers from all walks of life, personalities, backgrounds, cultures and genders. Benefit from the Dual Approach of Psychotherapy and Transformational Coaching for empowering mind clarity and long-lasting positive changes. By addressing both psychological and practical challenges, my unique approach can foster more lasting and meaningful changes to meet the full spectrum of your personal needs, moving seamlessly between therapeutic techniques and coaching strategies.
Hello, my name is Aude and I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist and Transformational Coach with over thirteen years of clinical experience working with adults and teenagers from all walks of life, personalities, backgrounds, cultures and genders. Benefit from the Dual Approach of Psychotherapy and Transformational Coaching for empowering mind clarity and long-lasting positive changes. By addressing both psychological and practical challenges, my unique approach can foster more lasting and meaningful changes to meet the full spectrum of your personal needs, moving seamlessly between therapeutic techniques and coaching strategies.
01793 540243 View 01793 540243
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Holly Wright
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist with over 15 years experience. I specialise in working with Addiction, Trauma, Depression and Anxiety. I am a fellow of the National Society of Talking Therapies and registered with the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP). I trained at the highest accredited training provider for Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy in the country. I offer a friendly and confidential service. I believe strongly that we all have a capacity to achieve our goals and are able to overcome issues and obstacles that have arisen recently or been with us since childhood.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist with over 15 years experience. I specialise in working with Addiction, Trauma, Depression and Anxiety. I am a fellow of the National Society of Talking Therapies and registered with the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP). I trained at the highest accredited training provider for Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy in the country. I offer a friendly and confidential service. I believe strongly that we all have a capacity to achieve our goals and are able to overcome issues and obstacles that have arisen recently or been with us since childhood.
0161 524 3396 View 0161 524 3396
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The Therapy Quarters
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Karen has managed a private practice offering counselling, EMDR Therapy, and Clinical Supervision to clients and practitioners internationally. Karen’s work over more than 25 years has been within charitable, public and private sectors alongside working with trainee practitioners from Universities throughout Staffordshire and Cheshire. Karen has experience working with Police and Emergency Blue Light services, Specialist Domestic Abuse services, NHS and care staff, as well as lecturing for a number of years and providing training to external agencies and organisations.
Karen has managed a private practice offering counselling, EMDR Therapy, and Clinical Supervision to clients and practitioners internationally. Karen’s work over more than 25 years has been within charitable, public and private sectors alongside working with trainee practitioners from Universities throughout Staffordshire and Cheshire. Karen has experience working with Police and Emergency Blue Light services, Specialist Domestic Abuse services, NHS and care staff, as well as lecturing for a number of years and providing training to external agencies and organisations.
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Photo of Nikki Heaton Bennett - Trauma Psychotherapist And Clinical Supervisor, Psychotherapist
You may be feeling stuck in patterns you understand intellectually but can’t seem to shift. Perhaps anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a deep sense of disconnection keeps looping no matter how much insight you gain. You might be high-functioning on the outside, yet internally exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly carrying experiences that your nervous system never fully processed. Does this feel familiar? If you’ve talked it through, analysed it to death, and still find your body reacting like the threat never ended, you’re not broken — your nervous system is doing exactly what it learned to do.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns you understand intellectually but can’t seem to shift. Perhaps anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a deep sense of disconnection keeps looping no matter how much insight you gain. You might be high-functioning on the outside, yet internally exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly carrying experiences that your nervous system never fully processed. Does this feel familiar? If you’ve talked it through, analysed it to death, and still find your body reacting like the threat never ended, you’re not broken — your nervous system is doing exactly what it learned to do.
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James Donaldson Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Thanks to you for visiting my my profile. Having delivered therapy to the Armed Forces community, NHS, and privately over the past 23 years I've been privileged to support a broad range of people and their difficulties. Whether struggling with the impacts of trauma, or with the stuck feeling of stress, anxiety, loss, and depression, finding acceptance is often the key to the door of your healing. I believe that we sometimes forget the inherent goodness that lies within, which once reconnected with, can mean we live a more meaningful and rewarding life. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or to arrange a consultation.
Thanks to you for visiting my my profile. Having delivered therapy to the Armed Forces community, NHS, and privately over the past 23 years I've been privileged to support a broad range of people and their difficulties. Whether struggling with the impacts of trauma, or with the stuck feeling of stress, anxiety, loss, and depression, finding acceptance is often the key to the door of your healing. I believe that we sometimes forget the inherent goodness that lies within, which once reconnected with, can mean we live a more meaningful and rewarding life. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or to arrange a consultation.
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Harmonia Psychology Solutions
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of adversity across the lifespan. I am especially interested in how earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and current demands shape emotional wellbeing, relationships, and coping in the present. I offer psychologically informed, evidence-based support aimed not only at symptom relief, but at deeper understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of adversity across the lifespan. I am especially interested in how earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and current demands shape emotional wellbeing, relationships, and coping in the present. I offer psychologically informed, evidence-based support aimed not only at symptom relief, but at deeper understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
01273 092079 View 01273 092079
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Zahida Abbas
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Rochdale OL11
Initial Consultation Making sure you feel comfortable is my main priority, so you are always free to give me a call before booking your first therapy session. Please don’t hesitate to share your concerns or ask any questions during this chat. Therapy, after all, is a two-way process, and the more you put into it, the more you get out. I will also walk you through what to expect from our sessions together and, if you wish, provide you with a copy of the Ethical Principles on which my practice is built ahead of scheduling your first assessment session. This assessment session involves us looking at your history and broader issues.
Initial Consultation Making sure you feel comfortable is my main priority, so you are always free to give me a call before booking your first therapy session. Please don’t hesitate to share your concerns or ask any questions during this chat. Therapy, after all, is a two-way process, and the more you put into it, the more you get out. I will also walk you through what to expect from our sessions together and, if you wish, provide you with a copy of the Ethical Principles on which my practice is built ahead of scheduling your first assessment session. This assessment session involves us looking at your history and broader issues.
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Jennifer Eirlys Williams
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or unwanted behaviours or feelings during these challenging times? Perhaps you feel stuck, overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? Do you feel like you're existing rather than living? Maybe deep down you know you'd benefit from some support and help to move beyond your current struggle, but feel fearful about reaching out for help? Are you looking for an approachable, empathetic and experienced therapist who will understand YOUR individual difficulties, needs and circumstances and support you to move forward in way that is meaningful to you?
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or unwanted behaviours or feelings during these challenging times? Perhaps you feel stuck, overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? Do you feel like you're existing rather than living? Maybe deep down you know you'd benefit from some support and help to move beyond your current struggle, but feel fearful about reaching out for help? Are you looking for an approachable, empathetic and experienced therapist who will understand YOUR individual difficulties, needs and circumstances and support you to move forward in way that is meaningful to you?
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Nathan Kilburn
Counsellor, PhD, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I am a qualified Person Centred counsellor, and am autistic, bringing my lived experience into my practice where I also use Gestalt, NLP, somatic experience therapy, geek therapy methodologies, and dream therapy. I offer a space where, in the time we work together, you will be the only thing that matters as my own experience has taught me that having someone to talk to that understands, would make a difference.
I am a qualified Person Centred counsellor, and am autistic, bringing my lived experience into my practice where I also use Gestalt, NLP, somatic experience therapy, geek therapy methodologies, and dream therapy. I offer a space where, in the time we work together, you will be the only thing that matters as my own experience has taught me that having someone to talk to that understands, would make a difference.
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Charlie Louise Ranchhod
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Charlie, a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience working in mental health. I specialise in supporting children, teenagers and adults with a range of emotional and mental health difficulties, particularly anxiety, low mood and stress. I've worked across a variety of NHS settings including education, CAMHS, specialist inpatient services and early intervention in psychosis, as well as in private practice. I'm passionate about helping achieve your goals and they will be at the centre of therapy. Therapy is always tailored to your individual needs.
Hello, I’m Charlie, a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience working in mental health. I specialise in supporting children, teenagers and adults with a range of emotional and mental health difficulties, particularly anxiety, low mood and stress. I've worked across a variety of NHS settings including education, CAMHS, specialist inpatient services and early intervention in psychosis, as well as in private practice. I'm passionate about helping achieve your goals and they will be at the centre of therapy. Therapy is always tailored to your individual needs.
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Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Counsellors
How does neuro-linguistic programming work?
A therapist using Neuro-linguistic programming might start by building a strong rapport and gathering information about the client’s objectives and any problem areas. Then the NLP therapist will employ NLP techniques to guide their client toward healthier thoughts and behaviours. Clients will learn how to better manage their moods and hone their communication skills. NLP will conclude with the therapist and client making a plan for how to integrate the positive changes into their daily life in the future.

What are some techniques used in neuro-linguistic programming?
NLP therapists often employ anchoring, so the client begins to automatically associate their trigger with a healthier response. Clients also learn how to reframe a situation to change the way they react to it for the better, and how to replace the negative beliefs that are holding them back. Many NLP clients practice visualisation or forming a mental image of themselves attaining their goals. Every NLP therapist will have their own preferred approach with specific techniques that they have found to be helpful for their clients.

How long does neuro-linguistic programming take?
Since neuro-linguistic programming is not regulated, the length of treatment can vary greatly. Some therapists may only use NLP in a single session, while others may employ it over the course of weeks, months, or even years. It depends greatly on the type and severity of the problem being treated, as well as the individual client’s response to NLP treatment.

Is neuro-linguistic programming evidence-based?
While some people may find neuro-linguistic programming helpful, either in therapy or in their career or personal development, the science behind this approach is inconclusive. Most of the available studies are small in scale and have produced mixed results, and the commercial nature of NLP lends itself to conflicts of interest. More research is needed. In the meantime, practitioners must use their best judgment of whether NLP techniques will be helpful in meeting their clients’ individual needs.