Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Manchester

Want to be a happier, calmer parent? Are you struggling with parenting stress or parental burnout? Has parenting stress drained all the joy out of parenthood for you and left you struggling with difficult emotions like anxiety, sadness, anger and guilt? Maybe chronic stress is making you act in ways you regret such as being too harsh with your children or becoming distant from them? When times get tough in parenthood, we often blame ourselves for not being good enough parents but the truth is we need better support. As a clinical psychologist and mum of 3, I know how hard parenthood can be and I know how best to support parents.

I am an experienced senior clinical psychologist . I have 16 years post-doctoral experience and have worked for the NHS for this period. I am HCPC registered, and am accredited by the National Autistic Society. I work with adults, either therapeutically or in autism assessment/post-diagnostic support. I specialise in working with adults who have experienced trauma, autism, and learning disabilities. My therapeutic models include EMDR, DBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I work privately on Mondays. ASD assessments are £1000. Therapy sessions are £90 for one hour.

A warm welcome to my profile. I have been in the field of emotional health for over 20 years & have contributed, either through counselling or research, to many people making a positive change in their life. You may be feeling stressed or 'not good enough' in life. Or wanting to make a big life decision or small manageable changes. I use various solution-focussed interventions. Some of my areas of interest are Personal Development & Growth & Change, using a solution-focussed toolkit, Imposter syndrome, Self-esteem & Confidence issues. Through my coaching & counselling skills, I can assist you in this journey of achieving your goal.

Hello, my name is Lorna and I'm here to help. Do you have a problem that you are finding hard to resolve or maybe feeling down, but unsure what the problem is. Either way I am here to support you and help you to make sense of your difficulties. I am gentle in nature, have much empathy and completely non- judgemental. I will create a warm, safe space enabling you to feel comfortable, allowing us to explore your difficulties and find solutions together.

I work with individuals who are wanting to understand their emotional health further and to make sustainable and meaningful change to reduce experiences of distress. We work together with curiosity to explore life experiences both past and present to understand how these may have shaped and guided life choices and emotional experiences. We work through specific concerns, beliefs and behaviours which may be causing or maintaining your distress and find ways to make helpful changes to improve emotional well-being.

Hello! I am here to help you overcome your limitations, break out of old patterning, and step into your highest potential. I am keenly passionate about supporting and empowering everyone to live a meaningful, purpose-driven life. I work pluralistically with adults using multiple modalities of psychotherapy, and I am keenly passionate about facilitating the process of developing a healthy relationship with ourselves, the foundation from which all things are possible.

Are you experiencing bullying? Do you find yourself reacting in an unhelpful way? Perhaps you are asking yourself, What do I want and why? What is important to me; what do I need? Who do I wish to become? We can look at a structured treatment that you can continue to use beyond the short time we spend together. I can show you how to develop skills for living and you can move towards a more rewarding experience of life.

I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist based in Manchester City Centre. I work face to face and online with both short-term and long-term therapy. My initial core training and qualification is a BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice, from University of Salford. I then went on to gain a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy at University of Salford. Drawn to the evidence based 'third wave CBT' psychological therapies, I went on to study Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT ) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) in more depth.

Do you want a healthier relationship with food? Do you want to live a long, happy and healthy life but feel stuck or frustrated for not being able to stick to the positive changes that you are trying to make? Are you struggling with motivation or facing other life obstacles? I understand that making changes and creating new habits can be really difficult. I use a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions (Cognitive-behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindful Eating) to tailor, support and empower clients to reach and maintain their health goals and feel good too.

Are you wanting to be happier? Are feeling stuck in life and constantly procrastinating ? Are you feeling down, fed up, worried or stressed? Are you struggling with the demands of life and feeling overwhelmed? I understand as I've been there and so have many of the young people and Adults that I work with. Remember that you're not alone in this journey of life and the season will change. . I can help YOU to be the best version of yourself whilst overcoming emotional difficulties which may prevent YOU from achieving your potential and being happy.

Suffering with our mental health is very hard to find relief from, finding ourselves going around in circles and losing touch with our previous lifestyle, wondering 'am I ever going to find a way out?' I offer you face-to-face sessions in a nurturing, non-judgemental environment . I work as an Integrative therapist so that your sessions are tailored to your needs. I predominantly draw upon Person Centred Therapy, ACT , CBT and Transactional Analysis to address issues such as: anxiety; trauma; depression/lack of motivation; disturbed sleep; performance/productivity, relationships/social interaction; existential angst/lack of meaning

Perhaps you may feel anxious, worried or on edge? Maybe you struggle getting on with daily tasks or not enjoying things as much as you did? Do you have negative memories from the past that impact your life now? Or you may have negative thoughts about yourself which may affect your relationship with others? We may talk about your difficulties and set goals to help you in therapy. In our sessions you will experience acceptance and empathy so as to express your thoughts and feelings in a safe and warm space created by our therapeutic relationship.

Is anxiety or excessive worry getting in the way for your? Are you stuck in a pattern of negative thinking? Or are you finding it hard to live with a traumatic event? Difficult thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming. This suggests you would benefit from structured therapy to learn some new ways of coping.

I am Stephen Renwick, Director of Champions Mindset, and a sport psychology expert to Commonwealth Games athlete Charlie Bowling, Premiership Footballers, Euro-pro Golfers, ITF Tennis and Giants Live Strongman Graham Hicks. I am an Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (Psychology). My qualifications include a MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology, BSc (Hons) Psychology, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT ). I now use my skills and knowledge to help others reach their full potential (all sports welcome).

Does This Feel Familiar?​​ Maybe you feel like the floor has disappeared from underneath you and you've been free-falling for a while. You may experience a clenching sensation in your chest or stomach that you label as anxiety or depression. There may be a fear of losing control of your life or yourself, and a persistent sense of being on high alert to danger or rejection, leaving you feeling emotionally drained. A mental fog may prevent you from staying on task or fully engaging in your life, making it challenging to stay present with the people you love and care for. Maybe you are consumed with self-loathing towards your body.

I am a Chartered Clinical psychologist (HCPC registered), providing assessment and therapy in Manchester. I have over 20 years of experience working with a range of psychological presentations e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, trauma, PTSD etc. I have worked with adults, young people and families. If you are looking for that individualised, tailored approach look no further, give me a call to see if I can help you. The initial consultation is free of charge as I believe it is important to find the right therapist for you.

I have over 18 years experience of working in the area of Adult Mental Health, working with males and females across the entire life span cycle (teenagers to older adults) treating a variety of mental health difficulties, ranging from common mental health problems (depression, anxiety disorders) to severe and enduring mental health difficulties (psychosis, personality disorders). I currently work as a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and run a private therapy practice out of my office in Warrington (Cheshire) where I provide a range of services to the public. Please have a look at my clinic pictures.