Prolonged Exposure Therapy Counselling in Chorley
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, feeling emotionally exhausted, or wondering why you're finding it harder to cope than you used to.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where we can make sense of what's happening for you, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and find a way forward that feels meaningful and achievable.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, feeling emotionally exhausted, or wondering why you're finding it harder to cope than you used to.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where we can make sense of what's happening for you, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and find a way forward that feels meaningful and achievable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, you’re not alone. Past experiences—especially those tied to attachment—can shape how we feel, think, and connect with others. You may be searching for ways to heal from trauma, manage symptoms of complex PTSD, or navigate the difficulties of personality or eating disorders. More than anything, you want to feel safe, understood, and empowered to build a more fulfilling life.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, you’re not alone. Past experiences—especially those tied to attachment—can shape how we feel, think, and connect with others. You may be searching for ways to heal from trauma, manage symptoms of complex PTSD, or navigate the difficulties of personality or eating disorders. More than anything, you want to feel safe, understood, and empowered to build a more fulfilling life.
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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I offer evidence-based CBT, EMDR and Coaching Psychology to support clients across the full range of the wellbeing spectrum. As an accredited CBT Therapist and EMDR consultant, I will help you to overcome your anxiety and depression problems using active, effective treatments that will change your life. I specialise in OCD (and its many subtypes), PTSD and Social Anxiety. As a Coaching Psychologist, I can teach you how to flourish, achieve your life goals, and live a life full of meaning and value. I work with clients internationally via Zoom and offer in-person therapy at my office in Rodney Street in Liverpool.
I offer evidence-based CBT, EMDR and Coaching Psychology to support clients across the full range of the wellbeing spectrum. As an accredited CBT Therapist and EMDR consultant, I will help you to overcome your anxiety and depression problems using active, effective treatments that will change your life. I specialise in OCD (and its many subtypes), PTSD and Social Anxiety. As a Coaching Psychologist, I can teach you how to flourish, achieve your life goals, and live a life full of meaning and value. I work with clients internationally via Zoom and offer in-person therapy at my office in Rodney Street in Liverpool.
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.
I am a Psychotherapist and Business Coach, working with clients over Zoom, throughout the UK and beyond.
I focus on chronic mental health including addiction, trauma and complex trauma.
I also help clients navigate the ‘meaning crisis’, the ‘meta crisis’ and global instability
I am trained in four psychotherapeutic approaches, and tailor treatment to each client’s needs and goals.
Person‑centred therapy:
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT):
Creative Hypnotherapy:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing):
I partner with Flow Neuroscience to offer clinician‑led tDCS for some clients with Major Depression.
I am a Psychotherapist and Business Coach, working with clients over Zoom, throughout the UK and beyond.
I focus on chronic mental health including addiction, trauma and complex trauma.
I also help clients navigate the ‘meaning crisis’, the ‘meta crisis’ and global instability
I am trained in four psychotherapeutic approaches, and tailor treatment to each client’s needs and goals.
Person‑centred therapy:
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT):
Creative Hypnotherapy:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing):
I partner with Flow Neuroscience to offer clinician‑led tDCS for some clients with Major Depression.
I have 22 years’ experience working within mental health services, both NHS and the private sector. I have full BABCP accreditations in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with specialisms in Child and Adolescent Therapy. I offer specialist psychological therapy for anxiety disorders, depression, eating difficulties, O.C.D, trauma, addiction, self-injury, sleep problems, children’s behaviour, neurodiversity for both adults and young people. All interventions offered are evidence based and recommended in the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance.
I have 22 years’ experience working within mental health services, both NHS and the private sector. I have full BABCP accreditations in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with specialisms in Child and Adolescent Therapy. I offer specialist psychological therapy for anxiety disorders, depression, eating difficulties, O.C.D, trauma, addiction, self-injury, sleep problems, children’s behaviour, neurodiversity for both adults and young people. All interventions offered are evidence based and recommended in the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Clinical evidence based Mindfulness, aimed at effective treatment of most psychological issues. I am an Expert Witness and do court work (especially trauma).I aim to get desired results quickly (I am not a fan of long term therapy, but do offer long term support, if needed). I believe action oriented client, centered therapy works better than just "active listening, "which clients often find frustrating. Empowering people to help themselves is useful and reduces realiance on a therapist, I aim to make myself redundant and not needed by a client. Remote therapy works really well in my experience.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Clinical evidence based Mindfulness, aimed at effective treatment of most psychological issues. I am an Expert Witness and do court work (especially trauma).I aim to get desired results quickly (I am not a fan of long term therapy, but do offer long term support, if needed). I believe action oriented client, centered therapy works better than just "active listening, "which clients often find frustrating. Empowering people to help themselves is useful and reduces realiance on a therapist, I aim to make myself redundant and not needed by a client. Remote therapy works really well in my experience.
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
Are you struggling with fear, intrusive distressing thoughts, avoidance and generally not living the life that you want? Or are you low, hopeless, self critical and isolating yourself? I can help with these and other mental health difficulties through challenging your thoughts and making some changes to your current behaviours. CBT can also help with improving self-esteem and with overcoming phobias and past trauma. EMDR therapy is a powerful intervention for PTSD and trauma, new studies have also shown its effectiveness with anxiety disorders &grief
Are you struggling with fear, intrusive distressing thoughts, avoidance and generally not living the life that you want? Or are you low, hopeless, self critical and isolating yourself? I can help with these and other mental health difficulties through challenging your thoughts and making some changes to your current behaviours. CBT can also help with improving self-esteem and with overcoming phobias and past trauma. EMDR therapy is a powerful intervention for PTSD and trauma, new studies have also shown its effectiveness with anxiety disorders &grief
I’m an award winning BABCP accredited CBT and EMDR psychotherapist, lecturer and clinical supervisor based in Wirral. I offer face to face therapy in Heswall and online across the UK. With over 14 years experience, I provide compassionate ,evidence based support to adults with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, OCD, burnout, stress, depression, low self esteem and confidence difficulties. I work with all adults and also specialise in adapting therapy for ADHD and autistic clients, offering support with executive functioning, overwhelm, burnout, masking and rejection sensitivity. My approach is , respectful, collaborative and tailored to you.
I’m an award winning BABCP accredited CBT and EMDR psychotherapist, lecturer and clinical supervisor based in Wirral. I offer face to face therapy in Heswall and online across the UK. With over 14 years experience, I provide compassionate ,evidence based support to adults with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, OCD, burnout, stress, depression, low self esteem and confidence difficulties. I work with all adults and also specialise in adapting therapy for ADHD and autistic clients, offering support with executive functioning, overwhelm, burnout, masking and rejection sensitivity. My approach is , respectful, collaborative and tailored to you.
Hi, I’m Hannah at Headspace Therapies. I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) working with adults. Together, we’ll explore your difficulties and set practical, solution-focused goals tailored to you. I support a wide range of mental health challenges, helping you build tools for lasting change and a better quality of life. I also offer guidance for parents to manage their child’s behaviour. If you’re ready to take time for yourself, you’re in the right place.
Hi, I’m Hannah at Headspace Therapies. I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) working with adults. Together, we’ll explore your difficulties and set practical, solution-focused goals tailored to you. I support a wide range of mental health challenges, helping you build tools for lasting change and a better quality of life. I also offer guidance for parents to manage their child’s behaviour. If you’re ready to take time for yourself, you’re in the right place.
Most people I work with are functioning well on the outside, but struggling internally with burnout, chronic stress, anxiety or the impact of trauma. You may be managing work and responsibilities, yet feel constantly switched on exhausted, or stuck in patterns that aren’t changing. Despite this, you continue to cope, which often means the difficulty goes unseen for longer than it should. I specialise in helping people understand and change these patterns using structured, evidence-based approaches.
Most people I work with are functioning well on the outside, but struggling internally with burnout, chronic stress, anxiety or the impact of trauma. You may be managing work and responsibilities, yet feel constantly switched on exhausted, or stuck in patterns that aren’t changing. Despite this, you continue to cope, which often means the difficulty goes unseen for longer than it should. I specialise in helping people understand and change these patterns using structured, evidence-based approaches.
Many women seek therapy because something no longer feels quite right. Life may have shifted in a way you didn’t expect, or you may be carrying thoughts and feelings that are becoming harder to manage alone. You may feel anxious, down, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. These experiences often arise during periods of stress, life transitions, hormonal changes and uncertainty — when old ways of coping no longer work, or when past experiences begin to surface in the present. I offer a calm, reflective space to slow down, understand what feels unsettled, and begin to feel more grounded, supported and steady from within.
Many women seek therapy because something no longer feels quite right. Life may have shifted in a way you didn’t expect, or you may be carrying thoughts and feelings that are becoming harder to manage alone. You may feel anxious, down, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. These experiences often arise during periods of stress, life transitions, hormonal changes and uncertainty — when old ways of coping no longer work, or when past experiences begin to surface in the present. I offer a calm, reflective space to slow down, understand what feels unsettled, and begin to feel more grounded, supported and steady from within.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Hey, I'm Ollie, a CBT/EMDR therapist/supervisor with 15
years experience. I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression. I'm trained in Tik disorders, Psychedelic Integration and Gambling Addiction. My passion is to see clients regain their joie de vivre, overcome their fears and retake control of their lives. I'm authentic, down to earth, honest and transparent. To be congruent as therapists, we need to own ourselves - It's vital to therapy - Being relatable, being present, being there.
Marcus Aurelius once said: “You have power over your mind, not external events - Know this and you will find strength”
Hey, I'm Ollie, a CBT/EMDR therapist/supervisor with 15
years experience. I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression. I'm trained in Tik disorders, Psychedelic Integration and Gambling Addiction. My passion is to see clients regain their joie de vivre, overcome their fears and retake control of their lives. I'm authentic, down to earth, honest and transparent. To be congruent as therapists, we need to own ourselves - It's vital to therapy - Being relatable, being present, being there.
Marcus Aurelius once said: “You have power over your mind, not external events - Know this and you will find strength”