Body Image Counselling in Macclesfield
How to explain what counselling is... If you're holding a cup of coffee and somebody accidentally bumps into you, you will most likely spill a drop or two, or depending on the bump impact a few spoonfuls or more. If there had been tea or something else in your cup, the result would be the same. Your emotions and feelings are like the coffee, because sometimes when life comes along and shakes you (which will happen to us all) whatever is inside your cup will spill out. Sometimes life can be easier until you get bumped.....but then you may need somebody to talk to, this is where counselling can help.
How to explain what counselling is... If you're holding a cup of coffee and somebody accidentally bumps into you, you will most likely spill a drop or two, or depending on the bump impact a few spoonfuls or more. If there had been tea or something else in your cup, the result would be the same. Your emotions and feelings are like the coffee, because sometimes when life comes along and shakes you (which will happen to us all) whatever is inside your cup will spill out. Sometimes life can be easier until you get bumped.....but then you may need somebody to talk to, this is where counselling can help.
Hello I'm glad you've found your way here.
I’m Liz, if you are reading this and you’ve found me it might be because you're struggling with menopause, perimenopause or post menopause . I understand. I offer calm compassionate counselling in Buxton, Derbyshire and online, informed by both training and lived experience.
Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you're used to managing things on your own. Sometimes people come to therapy because something in life has become difficult, and sometimes it's simply a sense that they want to understand themselves more deeply.
Hello I'm glad you've found your way here.
I’m Liz, if you are reading this and you’ve found me it might be because you're struggling with menopause, perimenopause or post menopause . I understand. I offer calm compassionate counselling in Buxton, Derbyshire and online, informed by both training and lived experience.
Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you're used to managing things on your own. Sometimes people come to therapy because something in life has become difficult, and sometimes it's simply a sense that they want to understand themselves more deeply.
I understand that it can be hard to reach out for therapy, especially when you may be finding life tough at the moment. Or perhaps you are in a better place and have decided that you want to explore aspects of your life. Either way, please do contact me to discuss your needs. In therapy sessions I would work with you to process your past so that you can see how it impacts the present. For many there is the need to grieve for what has been lost, whilst giving the opportunity to identify and embrace your true inner self. You would strengthen ‘Adult’ you, freeing yourself to embrace life.
I understand that it can be hard to reach out for therapy, especially when you may be finding life tough at the moment. Or perhaps you are in a better place and have decided that you want to explore aspects of your life. Either way, please do contact me to discuss your needs. In therapy sessions I would work with you to process your past so that you can see how it impacts the present. For many there is the need to grieve for what has been lost, whilst giving the opportunity to identify and embrace your true inner self. You would strengthen ‘Adult’ you, freeing yourself to embrace life.
I specialise in a person-centred modality of counselling, which means the sessions are led by you. Whatever you are finding challenging I aim to offer a safe neutral space for you to talk about what ever you feel is important too you. I work online by Zoom, I also offer walk & talk in the beautiful nature of Macclesfield Cheshire. Walk and talk therapy has many beneficial aspects and suits a more relaxed environment.
I specialise in a person-centred modality of counselling, which means the sessions are led by you. Whatever you are finding challenging I aim to offer a safe neutral space for you to talk about what ever you feel is important too you. I work online by Zoom, I also offer walk & talk in the beautiful nature of Macclesfield Cheshire. Walk and talk therapy has many beneficial aspects and suits a more relaxed environment.
Hi I'm Ronan and with practices in Manchester City Centre and Macclesfield, Cheshire, I work with people who want to feel happier and healthier in themselves as quickly as possible. I am a solution-focused, psycho-therapeutic counsellor, combining hypnosis with a range of psychotherapeutic techniques, helping clients manage and overcome, a range of challenges, e.g. anxiety & depression, confidence & self-esteem Issues, work-based stress & burnout as well as sleep problems, trauma, adopting healthier lifestyles and LGBT issues. I also offer a free 15mins consultation for all new clients so they can learn more about how I work.
Hi I'm Ronan and with practices in Manchester City Centre and Macclesfield, Cheshire, I work with people who want to feel happier and healthier in themselves as quickly as possible. I am a solution-focused, psycho-therapeutic counsellor, combining hypnosis with a range of psychotherapeutic techniques, helping clients manage and overcome, a range of challenges, e.g. anxiety & depression, confidence & self-esteem Issues, work-based stress & burnout as well as sleep problems, trauma, adopting healthier lifestyles and LGBT issues. I also offer a free 15mins consultation for all new clients so they can learn more about how I work.
Greetings, I am a psychologist with 27 years of counselling experience. I am passionate to support you if you are finding life difficult and experiencing inner pain that goes round and round. Life can be tough and asking for help when you are feeling down, desperate and discouraged even tougher. Well done for having the courage to reach out, you are worth it, even if it does not feel that way right now. I love working with individuals who are hurting, but want to heal and make a difference in the world. I am a also a believer in the healing power of nature to physically, emotionally and spiritually inspire and balance our lives.
Greetings, I am a psychologist with 27 years of counselling experience. I am passionate to support you if you are finding life difficult and experiencing inner pain that goes round and round. Life can be tough and asking for help when you are feeling down, desperate and discouraged even tougher. Well done for having the courage to reach out, you are worth it, even if it does not feel that way right now. I love working with individuals who are hurting, but want to heal and make a difference in the world. I am a also a believer in the healing power of nature to physically, emotionally and spiritually inspire and balance our lives.
Hi there,
I'm Lisa, nice to 'meet' you! I'm glad you are here.
Do you ever find yourself asking "What about me?" or "What about my needs?"
Perhaps you feel so caught up in the demands of life you don't get a chance to take a breath.
Sound familiar?
Whatever has brought you here hurts, perhaps makes you feel low, anxious, afraid, overwhelmed or angry even.
I will hold a warm, accepting and non-judgemental space inviting all parts of you to be heard and accepted. Together, we will create a sanctuary where you can feel safe to express difficult or traumatic experiences enabling you to connect with and process your pain.
Hi there,
I'm Lisa, nice to 'meet' you! I'm glad you are here.
Do you ever find yourself asking "What about me?" or "What about my needs?"
Perhaps you feel so caught up in the demands of life you don't get a chance to take a breath.
Sound familiar?
Whatever has brought you here hurts, perhaps makes you feel low, anxious, afraid, overwhelmed or angry even.
I will hold a warm, accepting and non-judgemental space inviting all parts of you to be heard and accepted. Together, we will create a sanctuary where you can feel safe to express difficult or traumatic experiences enabling you to connect with and process your pain.
I work with people from all walks of life. Anyone who has spent time feeling unseen, unheard, or overwhelmed— anxiety or low mood, navigating family tensions, work pressures, or wondering if a late ADHD diagnosis might finally make sense of years of masking and exhaustion. If you want to feel understood, calmer, & more connected to who you really are beneath the coping and holding‑it‑all‑together. You’re longing for a space where you don’t have to perform or pretend, where your feelings are taken seriously, and where you can talk freely without judgement. Your goal isn’t perfection—it’s relief, clarity, and the chance to feel heard
I work with people from all walks of life. Anyone who has spent time feeling unseen, unheard, or overwhelmed— anxiety or low mood, navigating family tensions, work pressures, or wondering if a late ADHD diagnosis might finally make sense of years of masking and exhaustion. If you want to feel understood, calmer, & more connected to who you really are beneath the coping and holding‑it‑all‑together. You’re longing for a space where you don’t have to perform or pretend, where your feelings are taken seriously, and where you can talk freely without judgement. Your goal isn’t perfection—it’s relief, clarity, and the chance to feel heard
Starting therapy can feel like a big step and it's important to find someone you feel safe with. My aim is to offer a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgement or pressure to be anything different.
I see you as the expert on your own life, and I work in a way that focuses on the person sitting in front of me. Together, we work at a pace that feels right for you, making sense of your experiences with curiosity, compassion and care. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, navigating relationships, processing trauma, or trying to understand yourself more deeply, you don't have to carry things alone.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step and it's important to find someone you feel safe with. My aim is to offer a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgement or pressure to be anything different.
I see you as the expert on your own life, and I work in a way that focuses on the person sitting in front of me. Together, we work at a pace that feels right for you, making sense of your experiences with curiosity, compassion and care. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, navigating relationships, processing trauma, or trying to understand yourself more deeply, you don't have to carry things alone.
Hello, I’m Nuala (Nu-la) — a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Level 5 Counselling Tutor. I offer short, medium and long-term therapy for adults, students, and trainee therapists, both online and in person.
My work is Person-Centred Experiential (PCE), relational and trauma-informed, creating a compassionate space where all parts of you are welcome. I bring warmth, curiosity and respect to each session, supporting clients to deepen self-understanding, improve relationships and move towards meaningful change.
Hello, I’m Nuala (Nu-la) — a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Level 5 Counselling Tutor. I offer short, medium and long-term therapy for adults, students, and trainee therapists, both online and in person.
My work is Person-Centred Experiential (PCE), relational and trauma-informed, creating a compassionate space where all parts of you are welcome. I bring warmth, curiosity and respect to each session, supporting clients to deepen self-understanding, improve relationships and move towards meaningful change.
To others you may seem as though you are coping, whilst internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are adjusting to the impact of illness, fertility difficulties, pregnancy or menopause, or navigating major life transitions, while feeling the pressure of needing to hold everything together for others. I primarily work with women experiencing these challenges.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over eight years’ experience across NHS and charity settings, including specialist health psychology services. I run a small independent online practice, Pathways Clinical Psychology offering online therapy.
To others you may seem as though you are coping, whilst internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are adjusting to the impact of illness, fertility difficulties, pregnancy or menopause, or navigating major life transitions, while feeling the pressure of needing to hold everything together for others. I primarily work with women experiencing these challenges.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over eight years’ experience across NHS and charity settings, including specialist health psychology services. I run a small independent online practice, Pathways Clinical Psychology offering online therapy.
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If you are a student, please ask about concessions.
I work from the premise that we don’t have “bad parts,” but we can become unbalanced, and that imbalance can make life feel difficult. By remaining curious, we can explore every part of you.
I work with both individuals and couples, helping you navigate recurring patterns and the stuck or hard-to-talk-about places.
Individuals: £45, Couples: £60. Ask about concessions.
If you are a student, please ask about concessions.
I work from the premise that we don’t have “bad parts,” but we can become unbalanced, and that imbalance can make life feel difficult. By remaining curious, we can explore every part of you.
I work with both individuals and couples, helping you navigate recurring patterns and the stuck or hard-to-talk-about places.
Individuals: £45, Couples: £60. Ask about concessions.
I offer open-ended, person centred counselling and supervision with a warm, genuine and non-judgemental attitude. I have experience of working with clients from varied backgrounds covering many different issues including bereavement and loss, stress, divorce, workplace bullying, low self esteem, LGBTQ+ issues and family disagreements. My role is to walk alongside you as you explore your issues and to help you identify the skills and tools you have to find your own way forward. I can support you with new perspectives, resources and coping strategies, but most of all I will listen to what you need to share.
I offer open-ended, person centred counselling and supervision with a warm, genuine and non-judgemental attitude. I have experience of working with clients from varied backgrounds covering many different issues including bereavement and loss, stress, divorce, workplace bullying, low self esteem, LGBTQ+ issues and family disagreements. My role is to walk alongside you as you explore your issues and to help you identify the skills and tools you have to find your own way forward. I can support you with new perspectives, resources and coping strategies, but most of all I will listen to what you need to share.
I have worked with many different people struggling with many different issues over my 18 years experience as a therapist. I am interested in helping clients realise their potential and overcome any internal and external obstacles to this. I am particularly interested in helping people foster positive relationships in the broadest sense, whether with family members, partners, friends, colleague and most importantly with ourselves. I am also specialised in working on issues of culture, identity and social justice. Whether issues from childhood or in your current life I will endeavour to help you grow in confidence and self-belief.
I have worked with many different people struggling with many different issues over my 18 years experience as a therapist. I am interested in helping clients realise their potential and overcome any internal and external obstacles to this. I am particularly interested in helping people foster positive relationships in the broadest sense, whether with family members, partners, friends, colleague and most importantly with ourselves. I am also specialised in working on issues of culture, identity and social justice. Whether issues from childhood or in your current life I will endeavour to help you grow in confidence and self-belief.
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In therapy relationship is the most important thing, you need to feel comfortable and able to trust your therapist. I work with a lot of people that have had challenging experiences with counselling or are nervous to come to counselling. My goal is to make you as comfortable as possible. I work with a variety of mental health challenges and normally focus on achievable change. I also work with LGBTQ+ people to help them in an environment where they can feel supported and not have to worry about judgement.
Hi!
In therapy relationship is the most important thing, you need to feel comfortable and able to trust your therapist. I work with a lot of people that have had challenging experiences with counselling or are nervous to come to counselling. My goal is to make you as comfortable as possible. I work with a variety of mental health challenges and normally focus on achievable change. I also work with LGBTQ+ people to help them in an environment where they can feel supported and not have to worry about judgement.
Hi, I’m Siobhan, a CBT Therapist based in a cosy space in the heart of Edinburgh. I offer both in-person and online sessions. I specialise in working with anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, burnout, depression as well as specific fears. Many of my clients are students, recent graduates or people navigating transitions into work or new life stages. I often work with students feeling overwhelmed, graduates unsure of their direction and people who have recently moved to Edinburgh and are finding it harder than expected to settle. I also support neurodivergent clients, including ADHD and those in tech, digital, or creative industries.
Hi, I’m Siobhan, a CBT Therapist based in a cosy space in the heart of Edinburgh. I offer both in-person and online sessions. I specialise in working with anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, burnout, depression as well as specific fears. Many of my clients are students, recent graduates or people navigating transitions into work or new life stages. I often work with students feeling overwhelmed, graduates unsure of their direction and people who have recently moved to Edinburgh and are finding it harder than expected to settle. I also support neurodivergent clients, including ADHD and those in tech, digital, or creative industries.
Are you looking for a counsellor who celebrates you for who you are and respects you as an expert in your own experience? As a humanistic, integrative counsellor, I'll put your unique self at the very heart of our work and draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to find out what works best for you. I aim to use kindness, warmth & humour to make space for you can to yourself and come to understand yourself better. Inclusivity is central to my practice: I'm neurodiversity affirming; and committed to supporting LGBQT+ clients, including trans & gender diverse clients, and those in non-monogamous or non-traditional relationships.
Are you looking for a counsellor who celebrates you for who you are and respects you as an expert in your own experience? As a humanistic, integrative counsellor, I'll put your unique self at the very heart of our work and draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to find out what works best for you. I aim to use kindness, warmth & humour to make space for you can to yourself and come to understand yourself better. Inclusivity is central to my practice: I'm neurodiversity affirming; and committed to supporting LGBQT+ clients, including trans & gender diverse clients, and those in non-monogamous or non-traditional relationships.
Sex and Relationship therapy is talking therapy specialized in addressing concerns around intimacy, sexuality and relationships.
Sexual and relational wellbeing is for many a key factor for good mental health and relationship satisfaction. Yet it can feel very complex to navigate and often isolating.
It’s very common to stumble upon challenges within the course of your relationship and sometimes a bit of professional help is what your relationship needs to thrive.
Whether you are seeking support as an individual or as a couple, I tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique needs.
Sex and Relationship therapy is talking therapy specialized in addressing concerns around intimacy, sexuality and relationships.
Sexual and relational wellbeing is for many a key factor for good mental health and relationship satisfaction. Yet it can feel very complex to navigate and often isolating.
It’s very common to stumble upon challenges within the course of your relationship and sometimes a bit of professional help is what your relationship needs to thrive.
Whether you are seeking support as an individual or as a couple, I tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique needs.
Hello, I’m Ali (she/her). I’m a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor living in Sheffield. I offer a warm, welcoming, compassionate online environment where you can explore your feelings without feeling judged, criticised or labelled. The main approach I use is Person-Centred therapy, supporting you as you explore your personal challenges, emotions, beliefs, behaviours, and worldview. Through this you gain more awareness of your choices, working towards freedom from anything that may hinder your progress and achieving the self-empowerment you desire.
Hello, I’m Ali (she/her). I’m a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor living in Sheffield. I offer a warm, welcoming, compassionate online environment where you can explore your feelings without feeling judged, criticised or labelled. The main approach I use is Person-Centred therapy, supporting you as you explore your personal challenges, emotions, beliefs, behaviours, and worldview. Through this you gain more awareness of your choices, working towards freedom from anything that may hinder your progress and achieving the self-empowerment you desire.
Hi, perhaps you may be living with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, or mood disorders. You might feel weighed down by past experiences, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, and unsure how to move forward. You want relief from persistent emotional pain and a greater sense of steadiness within yourself. Your goal is to feel safe in your own mind and body, to understand your story with compassion, and to build a life guided by choice rather than shaped by past wounds. While I have a personal mission to support male mental health, especially those who feel the pressures of the online world, I welcome all.
Hi, perhaps you may be living with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, or mood disorders. You might feel weighed down by past experiences, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, and unsure how to move forward. You want relief from persistent emotional pain and a greater sense of steadiness within yourself. Your goal is to feel safe in your own mind and body, to understand your story with compassion, and to build a life guided by choice rather than shaped by past wounds. While I have a personal mission to support male mental health, especially those who feel the pressures of the online world, I welcome all.
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Body Image Counsellors
How does body image affect mental health?
Poor body image can influence mental health because it can reduce self-esteem and decrease functioning in other areas of one's life. Negative body image may hinder someone's ability to perform daily tasks, including professional and social responsibilities, because they may feel self-conscious or shame surrounding their appearance; a desire to change one's body as a result of negative body image can also trigger behaviors such as extreme dieting, excessive exercise, or obsessive social media comparison. Poor body image is associated with a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, although many people experience negative body image even in the absence of meeting the diagnostic criteria for any mental health disorders.
What does it mean to have a positive body image?
Body image refers to how one internally perceives their appearance and internally "talks" to themself about their body. Positive body image is therefore indicative of a positive perception of one's self and positive internal self-talk that underscores one's strengths. People who have good body image often have higher self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence, and they also often recognise how external factors, such as social media or relationship patterns, can influence body image. While body image can change at different life stages and in response to various triggers, practicing self-acceptance and a body-positive mindset can help maintain a more stable sense of positive body image.
Is body image the same as self-esteem?
Body image and self-esteem are often related, but they are distinct concepts. Self-esteem is a broader term that can be shaped by a number of factors outside of body image, including one's functioning at school or in the workplace; it refers to one's capacity to handle various life challenges. Poor body image can be one way in which one's self-esteem is reduced. Reduced self-esteem as a result of poor body image can cause individuals to feel negative about their appearance, withdraw from social interactions, and/or rely on harmful behaviours as a coping mechanism. A "body positive" approach to body image therapy is therefore often used to encourage a more positive view of one's self and thus encourage better self-esteem.
What type of therapy is best to foster a positive body image?
The type of therapy best suited to improve body image depends on each person, as there is not a single therapy specific to body image improvement. That said, many individuals with poor body image benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based therapy. CBT can be used to help challenge distorted or negative thoughts about one's body, while ACT and mindfulness practices can facilitate a more positive body image through self-acceptance and identification of one's personal strengths. Regardless of treatment type, clients should look for body image therapists who encourage the development of a sense of self outside of their external appearance and help clients reduce unwanted behaviours developed as a result of poor self-esteem, such as dieting or disordered eating patterns.