Armed Forces Counselling in Horwich

Power Therapy UK
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Hi, I’m Lauren, a qualified therapist providing a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My own experience as a client shaped my deep understanding of therapy’s challenges and transformations. Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but if you're reading this, you're already one step closer to beginning your counselling journey. I offer a free 15-minute consultation because I encourage you to explore your options and find the best fit—after all, therapy is an investment in yourself, and it should feel right for you.
Hi, I’m Lauren, a qualified therapist providing a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My own experience as a client shaped my deep understanding of therapy’s challenges and transformations. Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but if you're reading this, you're already one step closer to beginning your counselling journey. I offer a free 15-minute consultation because I encourage you to explore your options and find the best fit—after all, therapy is an investment in yourself, and it should feel right for you.
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Dr Zandra Bamford
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Jaclyn Clayden
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Serves Area
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.
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Donna Taylor
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
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.
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