Bupa Counselling in Lymm

Lisa Ann Poole
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Lymm WA13
Welcome I'm proud your here. I'm an Integrative Counselling and MBACP enabling me to offer my clients across all cultures and backgrounds a comprehensive, empathic therapeutic experience. Infusing Person Centred, CBT and Transactional Analysis Modalities creating a unique therapeutic relationship with my clients ages 16 years plus. I have ran my own business and juggled four children for the past thirty years understanding life's challenges so offer authentic progressive therapy for depression anxiety bereavement burnout self -esteem. Specialisms Addiction/Recovery, Teenage Issues- individuals and families. Your safe space is here.
Welcome I'm proud your here. I'm an Integrative Counselling and MBACP enabling me to offer my clients across all cultures and backgrounds a comprehensive, empathic therapeutic experience. Infusing Person Centred, CBT and Transactional Analysis Modalities creating a unique therapeutic relationship with my clients ages 16 years plus. I have ran my own business and juggled four children for the past thirty years understanding life's challenges so offer authentic progressive therapy for depression anxiety bereavement burnout self -esteem. Specialisms Addiction/Recovery, Teenage Issues- individuals and families. Your safe space is here.
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Mental Fitness Matters by Dr Oliver Twizell
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Lymm WA13
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My clients tend to be driven, high-achieving, and under immense pressure. Whether it's chronic stress, self-doubt, anxiety, or trauma, they need a safe space to regain control and confidence. As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (HCPC & BPS registered), I specialise in working with elite athletes and high performers, using evidence-based therapies like CBT and EMDR. I’ve supported premier league football clubs, the RFU, and RYA, and through the UK Sports Institute, Olympic athletes. I help athletes and high-achievers thrive under pressure and achieve their best, both in sport and life.
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Dr Vicky Charles
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Lymm WA13
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am a compassionate and non-judgmental clinician who is committed to taking the time to develop a therapeutic relationship in which the person feels comfortable to explore any issues that may be bringing them to therapy. My background is within the NHS and I have been working in private practice since 2019. I enjoy working with people in line with their values to help them to live the life they want to be living. I work with a range of issues and am committed to developing a collaborative approach to deepening the person's understanding of self with compassion.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am a compassionate and non-judgmental clinician who is committed to taking the time to develop a therapeutic relationship in which the person feels comfortable to explore any issues that may be bringing them to therapy. My background is within the NHS and I have been working in private practice since 2019. I enjoy working with people in line with their values to help them to live the life they want to be living. I work with a range of issues and am committed to developing a collaborative approach to deepening the person's understanding of self with compassion.
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Linsey McKnight
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
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I am an accredited CBT and EMDR Psychotherapist working with persons struggling with their mental health, to work towards a happier life. I strive to provide a warm and friendly environment with a therapist who understands your needs. I aim to help you learn to manage negative thoughts/emotions. I have lived experience of historic abuse, infertility, IVF, ADHD and pregnancy trauma/complications/pre-term birth. I feel this experience gives me a unique insight into helping others navigate through their own journeys.
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Dr Liddy Carver
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Online Counselling/Psychotherapy available via Zoom or Skype. Based in Warrington,Cheshire, I am a highly qualified therapist with a PhD in Counselling and MSc in Clinical Counselling. As an experienced BACP Registered and Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, professional and confidential talking therapy service for individuals, couples and families. My work is influenced by the Person-Centred Approach based on acceptance, empathy and genuineness. I am also a qualified practitioner in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Regulation) and a Clinical Supervisor trained at postgraduate level.
Online Counselling/Psychotherapy available via Zoom or Skype. Based in Warrington,Cheshire, I am a highly qualified therapist with a PhD in Counselling and MSc in Clinical Counselling. As an experienced BACP Registered and Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, professional and confidential talking therapy service for individuals, couples and families. My work is influenced by the Person-Centred Approach based on acceptance, empathy and genuineness. I am also a qualified practitioner in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Regulation) and a Clinical Supervisor trained at postgraduate level.
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Dr Graham Simpson-Adkins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I aim to support any adult, child, young person, family or organisation to maximise their potential and effectively manage the difficulties that life often brings. I believe that by building an understanding of your social, emotional, psychological and physical needs, you can be supported to feel safe, ready to cope and able to achieve the goals that matter to you. My aim will be to help you to explore your needs, to better understand the difficulties you face and to provide tailored psychological support, based on a wide range of evidence based interventions to help develop solutions that work for you.
I aim to support any adult, child, young person, family or organisation to maximise their potential and effectively manage the difficulties that life often brings. I believe that by building an understanding of your social, emotional, psychological and physical needs, you can be supported to feel safe, ready to cope and able to achieve the goals that matter to you. My aim will be to help you to explore your needs, to better understand the difficulties you face and to provide tailored psychological support, based on a wide range of evidence based interventions to help develop solutions that work for you.
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Dr Helen Pickering
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a clinical psychologist and CAT practitioner with over 25 years of experience of working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties including stress & anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss & bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma & abuse, interpersonal and personality difficulties. I also specialise in working with people with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other health problems. Using my skills and experience I work in an integrative way to offer bespoke interventions to meet the specific needs of clients.
I am a clinical psychologist and CAT practitioner with over 25 years of experience of working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties including stress & anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss & bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma & abuse, interpersonal and personality difficulties. I also specialise in working with people with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other health problems. Using my skills and experience I work in an integrative way to offer bespoke interventions to meet the specific needs of clients.
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