Weight Loss Counselling in Liverpool

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Dr Paula Watson
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Sport Psych.
2 Endorsed
I’m a HCPC-registered Exercise Psychologist specialising in weight loss therapy, disordered eating and exercise.
Are you tired of constantly thinking about food, exercise or losing weight? You’re “good” for a few weeks, only to self-sabotage and beat yourself up after another binge. Perhaps food has always been the go to – whether you’re happy, stressed, or frustrated. Or perhaps exercise is the problem - you struggle to stick to a routine, or worry it's becoming obsessive. You may dislike your body, and feel a failure for letting yourself go. If these resonate, you’re not alone. It’s easy to get stuck in these negative cycles, but with the right support it's possible for things to change.
I’m a HCPC-registered Exercise Psychologist specialising in weight loss therapy, disordered eating and exercise.
Are you tired of constantly thinking about food, exercise or losing weight? You’re “good” for a few weeks, only to self-sabotage and beat yourself up after another binge. Perhaps food has always been the go to – whether you’re happy, stressed, or frustrated. Or perhaps exercise is the problem - you struggle to stick to a routine, or worry it's becoming obsessive. You may dislike your body, and feel a failure for letting yourself go. If these resonate, you’re not alone. It’s easy to get stuck in these negative cycles, but with the right support it's possible for things to change.
01923 961943 View 01923 961943
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Dunja Sullivan- Eating Disorders
Psychotherapist, MA
Online Only
Hello, welcome! I am a TA psychotherapist (transactional analysis) and a clinical psychologist, combining TA with body psychotherapy and IFS. I work with a variety of psychological challenges, 1:1 and in a group setting. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder). People I work with often come to therapy having tried many behavioral interventions that brought little change (being more disciplined with their diet, exercising more/less, creating plans etc.).
Hello, welcome! I am a TA psychotherapist (transactional analysis) and a clinical psychologist, combining TA with body psychotherapy and IFS. I work with a variety of psychological challenges, 1:1 and in a group setting. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder). People I work with often come to therapy having tried many behavioral interventions that brought little change (being more disciplined with their diet, exercising more/less, creating plans etc.).
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Dana Elena Baboe
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
I specialise in working with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, OCD and addictions, but have the necessary qualifications and experience to deal with a wide range of emotional, psychological and behavioural issues. Whether you're struggling with lack of confidence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, or patterns you can not break, my work supports you in exploring what is underneath and reconnecting with a steadier sense of self. I also support those wanting body-mind integration, grounding, or help with habit change (e.g. smoking cessation), using hypnotherapy and tailored tools.
I specialise in working with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, OCD and addictions, but have the necessary qualifications and experience to deal with a wide range of emotional, psychological and behavioural issues. Whether you're struggling with lack of confidence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, or patterns you can not break, my work supports you in exploring what is underneath and reconnecting with a steadier sense of self. I also support those wanting body-mind integration, grounding, or help with habit change (e.g. smoking cessation), using hypnotherapy and tailored tools.
01923 961895 View 01923 961895
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Dagmara Hubicka
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or carrying the weight of past trauma? You may be struggling to connect with yourself or others, caught in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or emotional shutdown. As a trauma-informed psychotherapist, I specialise in helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship difficulties. My approach is flexible, integrative, and tailored to your unique story and needs. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore what’s holding you back and move towards more connection, calm, and clarity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or carrying the weight of past trauma? You may be struggling to connect with yourself or others, caught in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or emotional shutdown. As a trauma-informed psychotherapist, I specialise in helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship difficulties. My approach is flexible, integrative, and tailored to your unique story and needs. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore what’s holding you back and move towards more connection, calm, and clarity.
0151 453 0410 View 0151 453 0410
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Michelle Robinson
Counsellor, BACP
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Michelle, and I am a person-centred counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist. Life can seem unmanageable at times, and you might find yourself reading this because you are dealing with an issue that feels overwhelming. Whatever the reason may be, you are not alone. People seek counselling for different reasons, from stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma and relationship issues, to name but a few. Counselling can support you to help yourself in a way that acknowledges feelings and helps you to understand yourself better, aiding you to make positive lasting changes in your life.
My name is Michelle, and I am a person-centred counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist. Life can seem unmanageable at times, and you might find yourself reading this because you are dealing with an issue that feels overwhelming. Whatever the reason may be, you are not alone. People seek counselling for different reasons, from stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma and relationship issues, to name but a few. Counselling can support you to help yourself in a way that acknowledges feelings and helps you to understand yourself better, aiding you to make positive lasting changes in your life.
01923 961749 View 01923 961749
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charles bradshaw
Psychotherapist, PsychD, BACP
My practice as a Therapist and Supervisor covers Person centred counseling and CBT. PCC helps you to look at how your feeling, may impact on your day today experiences. CBT helps you to track your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Both models help you to gain control and learn new skills to reinforce change. They Futher help you to set goals and with the help of mindfulness, helps you to forge new pathways. Mindfulness helps you to make changes in the present moment, addiction, phobias, anxiety and depression, OCD. And cognitive difficulties in older age. Therapy is always about what you would like to change in the future.
My practice as a Therapist and Supervisor covers Person centred counseling and CBT. PCC helps you to look at how your feeling, may impact on your day today experiences. CBT helps you to track your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Both models help you to gain control and learn new skills to reinforce change. They Futher help you to set goals and with the help of mindfulness, helps you to forge new pathways. Mindfulness helps you to make changes in the present moment, addiction, phobias, anxiety and depression, OCD. And cognitive difficulties in older age. Therapy is always about what you would like to change in the future.
01704 335557 View 01704 335557
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Heather Wooding
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, I’m Heather and I’m a fully qualified Person-Centred Counsellor offering telephone or online counselling nationwide. Have you noticed that you are feeling more anxious or overwhelmed at the moment? Have you been feeling down? Do you feel that you need a safe place to talk where someone will listen without judgement and understand how you are feeling? Someone who will be there to support you in finding ways to help yourself? Then it sounds like counselling might be for you!
Hi, I’m Heather and I’m a fully qualified Person-Centred Counsellor offering telephone or online counselling nationwide. Have you noticed that you are feeling more anxious or overwhelmed at the moment? Have you been feeling down? Do you feel that you need a safe place to talk where someone will listen without judgement and understand how you are feeling? Someone who will be there to support you in finding ways to help yourself? Then it sounds like counselling might be for you!
0151 453 0370 View 0151 453 0370
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Charlotte Harrison
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth? I work with individuals who are emotionally aware and eager to explore their inner world—those who seek not just to understand their feelings but to use that understanding to enrich their lives and relationships. As a specialist in Person-Centred Therapy with ten years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of issues and am open to whatever you’d like to bring to our sessions—your traumas, your relationships, fears, dreams and passions. My approach is rooted in deep empathy, providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely express yourself
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth? I work with individuals who are emotionally aware and eager to explore their inner world—those who seek not just to understand their feelings but to use that understanding to enrich their lives and relationships. As a specialist in Person-Centred Therapy with ten years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of issues and am open to whatever you’d like to bring to our sessions—your traumas, your relationships, fears, dreams and passions. My approach is rooted in deep empathy, providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely express yourself
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Elevated Mind Therapies
Counsellor, MBACP
Do you struggle with issues at work, do anxious thoughts about the next day keep you up at night, or do you have feelings of dread on a Sunday night before a new week begins. Has this also affected your life outside of work, impacting on your relationships with those you hold dear. Do you feel overwhelmed, do simple activities take so much effort to even get started? Do you hope that work could remain in work, with no overspill into your personal life? Do you wish you could feel happier and more at peace? Now more than ever, people feel the same way, employers always want more, and with technology it’s like you are always reachable.
Do you struggle with issues at work, do anxious thoughts about the next day keep you up at night, or do you have feelings of dread on a Sunday night before a new week begins. Has this also affected your life outside of work, impacting on your relationships with those you hold dear. Do you feel overwhelmed, do simple activities take so much effort to even get started? Do you hope that work could remain in work, with no overspill into your personal life? Do you wish you could feel happier and more at peace? Now more than ever, people feel the same way, employers always want more, and with technology it’s like you are always reachable.
0161 524 9673 View 0161 524 9673
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Calum Owen
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
I feel that reaching out to talk to someone can be difficult, we may feel a sense of the unknown and therefore I understand that the process may be challenging. On the other hand, you may have spoken to someone before or feel at ease. Either way, through our work together I feel you have the potential to grow, develop, heal and work towards achieving your goals. No experience or issue is too large for us to work through. Therapy provides a time and space for reflection, exploration, support and understanding that we may not readily have in our day to day lives. For this reason, I feel it can hold great value.
I feel that reaching out to talk to someone can be difficult, we may feel a sense of the unknown and therefore I understand that the process may be challenging. On the other hand, you may have spoken to someone before or feel at ease. Either way, through our work together I feel you have the potential to grow, develop, heal and work towards achieving your goals. No experience or issue is too large for us to work through. Therapy provides a time and space for reflection, exploration, support and understanding that we may not readily have in our day to day lives. For this reason, I feel it can hold great value.
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Within my practice I provide a safe, non-judgemental, professional and confidential environment in which you can explore whatever you feel necessary. Through exploring these issues, we can both begin to understand what is happening and why. This process can assist in self-understanding which in-turn boosts self-confidence and compassion. With this knowledge you may then become empowered to make the necessary changes needed in your life to address whatever has been causing the discomfort.
Within my practice I provide a safe, non-judgemental, professional and confidential environment in which you can explore whatever you feel necessary. Through exploring these issues, we can both begin to understand what is happening and why. This process can assist in self-understanding which in-turn boosts self-confidence and compassion. With this knowledge you may then become empowered to make the necessary changes needed in your life to address whatever has been causing the discomfort.
0151 305 8725 View 0151 305 8725
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Victoria Dewsnip
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Would you say your childhood was fine but can't identify many times where you felt happy? Do you experience feelings of emptiness, struggle in relationships, or find yourself always doing things for other people who never return the favour? Do you feel like you have never fit in, never belonged, or that you have to be someone else when you are around other people? Has something changed in your life and now you're finding it hard to adjust? Do you struggle to understand why you do some of the things you do? Do you feel like you can never find other people who have similar experiences to yours?
Would you say your childhood was fine but can't identify many times where you felt happy? Do you experience feelings of emptiness, struggle in relationships, or find yourself always doing things for other people who never return the favour? Do you feel like you have never fit in, never belonged, or that you have to be someone else when you are around other people? Has something changed in your life and now you're finding it hard to adjust? Do you struggle to understand why you do some of the things you do? Do you feel like you can never find other people who have similar experiences to yours?
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Jessica Bacon
Counsellor, BACP
Are you struggling to make sense of your world? Are past events still impacting your life and creating anxiety or low mood? Have you received an ADHD diagnosis or other neurodiverse conditions? This can often bring mixed emotions of relief, grief or anger. From personal experience, I understand that counselling and coaching can help make profound changes in lives and relationships. These changes happen through a greater understanding and acceptance of ourselves. I provide a safe, empowering space to explore self acceptance, gain a further understanding of self and develop coping strategies that work for you!
Are you struggling to make sense of your world? Are past events still impacting your life and creating anxiety or low mood? Have you received an ADHD diagnosis or other neurodiverse conditions? This can often bring mixed emotions of relief, grief or anger. From personal experience, I understand that counselling and coaching can help make profound changes in lives and relationships. These changes happen through a greater understanding and acceptance of ourselves. I provide a safe, empowering space to explore self acceptance, gain a further understanding of self and develop coping strategies that work for you!
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Andrea Connell
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
We all have times when we feel lost, alone or misunderstood. We want things to change but we don’t know how. Unsure of what we want we may talk to family or friends, but all they do is offer opinions. Sometimes we have no one to talk to and remain trapped in isolation unsure of own truth. This is where counselling can help.
We all have times when we feel lost, alone or misunderstood. We want things to change but we don’t know how. Unsure of what we want we may talk to family or friends, but all they do is offer opinions. Sometimes we have no one to talk to and remain trapped in isolation unsure of own truth. This is where counselling can help.
0151 541 4057 View 0151 541 4057
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Natasha Hughes
Counsellor, MBACP
I offer professional, counselling experience in which you are able to explore your issues in a safe warm environment. Hourly sessions are offered from 4pm - 8pm Monday - Friday and Saturday mornings. I personally believe many people will benefit from counselling by helping individuals to understand their difficult experiences, along side the feelings and emotions attached to it. This process can be empowering, by enabling the client to work towards changing their lives to become more fulfilled. It takes great courage and strength to accept help with mental and emotional well-being, to work collaboratively.
I offer professional, counselling experience in which you are able to explore your issues in a safe warm environment. Hourly sessions are offered from 4pm - 8pm Monday - Friday and Saturday mornings. I personally believe many people will benefit from counselling by helping individuals to understand their difficult experiences, along side the feelings and emotions attached to it. This process can be empowering, by enabling the client to work towards changing their lives to become more fulfilled. It takes great courage and strength to accept help with mental and emotional well-being, to work collaboratively.
0151 541 4497 View 0151 541 4497
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Jess Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, I’m Jess, a neuroaffirming psychotherapist with specialism in neurodivergent women, ethical non-monogamy and neurodivergent relationships. If you’re struggling within your relationships or finding your neurodiversity is affecting how you manage life, I welcome you to a space that I hope you will find useful. Therapy may be the only place you feel you can fully unmask, it may be the only space you feel you can talk freely without fear of judgement and I prioritise ensuring you feel as safe, relaxed and valued as possible, in order to facilitate healing, growth and change.
Hi, I’m Jess, a neuroaffirming psychotherapist with specialism in neurodivergent women, ethical non-monogamy and neurodivergent relationships. If you’re struggling within your relationships or finding your neurodiversity is affecting how you manage life, I welcome you to a space that I hope you will find useful. Therapy may be the only place you feel you can fully unmask, it may be the only space you feel you can talk freely without fear of judgement and I prioritise ensuring you feel as safe, relaxed and valued as possible, in order to facilitate healing, growth and change.
01900 518650 View 01900 518650
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Reciprocus Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Being able to connect and have meaningful engagement is an important part of our lives. We can often find times through life that we struggle to make sense of who we are, and how we fit in. We may face challenges whilst navigating events in our lives we did not expect or anticipate. Therapy can assist you to be more robust and adaptive to changes whilst being more accepting of yourself. I'm Sarah a psychotherapist with 15 year's experience working with adolescent, adults and older adults. I am skilled working with presentations of generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, health anxiety and phobias.
Being able to connect and have meaningful engagement is an important part of our lives. We can often find times through life that we struggle to make sense of who we are, and how we fit in. We may face challenges whilst navigating events in our lives we did not expect or anticipate. Therapy can assist you to be more robust and adaptive to changes whilst being more accepting of yourself. I'm Sarah a psychotherapist with 15 year's experience working with adolescent, adults and older adults. I am skilled working with presentations of generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, health anxiety and phobias.
07543 585110 View 07543 585110
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Peter Craig Dinsmore
Psychotherapist, BACP
1 Endorsed
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)
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Fiona Denise Wilkie
Counsellor
3 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Fiona, I'm a psychotherapist who draws from a range of models including: trauma informed therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), acceptance and commitment (ACT), EMDR and hypnotherapy. My main priority is helping people recognise their own potential and support them to increase their sense of safety internally so they can make positive changes in their lives whether this is in their relationships, career or personal goals.
My name is Fiona, I'm a psychotherapist who draws from a range of models including: trauma informed therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), acceptance and commitment (ACT), EMDR and hypnotherapy. My main priority is helping people recognise their own potential and support them to increase their sense of safety internally so they can make positive changes in their lives whether this is in their relationships, career or personal goals.
0151 459 4711 View 0151 459 4711
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Alexandra Boughey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I have helped clients with a range of presenting difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, relationship struggles and many more. What you must have in therapy is the space to feel comfortable to open up and feel heard by your therapist. When people come to therapy they feel stuck and feel like they don’t know where to turn. If this is you therapy can help provide a space for empathy, and understanding while helping you to move in a better direction. In addition I provide gold standard ADHD assessments, reports and link with relevant professionals for supported treatment plans. Prices for this upon request.
I have helped clients with a range of presenting difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, relationship struggles and many more. What you must have in therapy is the space to feel comfortable to open up and feel heard by your therapist. When people come to therapy they feel stuck and feel like they don’t know where to turn. If this is you therapy can help provide a space for empathy, and understanding while helping you to move in a better direction. In addition I provide gold standard ADHD assessments, reports and link with relevant professionals for supported treatment plans. Prices for this upon request.
0151 453 7271 View 0151 453 7271

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Weight Loss Counsellors

What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?

Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.

What is the psychological approach to losing weight?

While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counselling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilise behavioural coaching or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.

What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counselling?

Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journalling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counsellors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilise the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.

Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?

While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counsellor. Prior to surgery, counsellors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counsellors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.