Counselling for Teens and Adolescents in Manchester
I help my clients to be ready for change I am there to help them reach their potential. Focusing on what they would like to achieve moving forward and what things from the past seem to be holding them back . Making realistic goals together and looking at how to remove the barriers to achieving those goals is key to the best Counselling experience. Taking things gently to explore what would help in the clients best interest and to build confidence to overcome challenges that are holding people back .
I help my clients to be ready for change I am there to help them reach their potential. Focusing on what they would like to achieve moving forward and what things from the past seem to be holding them back . Making realistic goals together and looking at how to remove the barriers to achieving those goals is key to the best Counselling experience. Taking things gently to explore what would help in the clients best interest and to build confidence to overcome challenges that are holding people back .
Drawing from 20 years of experience, I want to offer you a therapy that can take you on a path that includes all parts of you, the body, the mind and the soul. A therapy that suits you both in the approach I take and in the length of the process. I am an integrative psychotherapist. I am interested in a holistic development and provide both short and long term therapy.
Drawing from 20 years of experience, I want to offer you a therapy that can take you on a path that includes all parts of you, the body, the mind and the soul. A therapy that suits you both in the approach I take and in the length of the process. I am an integrative psychotherapist. I am interested in a holistic development and provide both short and long term therapy.
I am an experienced HCPC registered clinical psychologist with over 12 years post-qualification experience. Based in Didsbury, South Manchester, I offer psychological assessment and therapy to young people and adults. I have seen the transformative power of psychological therapy personally and in the hundreds of clients I have worked with over the years so I am passionate about my work. I understand the importance of providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgemental space for my clients. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, walking and yoga.
I am an experienced HCPC registered clinical psychologist with over 12 years post-qualification experience. Based in Didsbury, South Manchester, I offer psychological assessment and therapy to young people and adults. I have seen the transformative power of psychological therapy personally and in the hundreds of clients I have worked with over the years so I am passionate about my work. I understand the importance of providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgemental space for my clients. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, walking and yoga.
Hello! I am a chartered counselling psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with people with a range of different mental health problems. Since 2010, alongside my private practice, I have also been working for NHS primary and specialised teams and third sector organisations, being always up to date with NICE evidence based treatments and guidelines. I work with a wide variety of mental health problems such stress, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, bereavement, depression etc, and I have a particular interest and experience in working with those affected by complex physical long term conditions and trauma.
Hello! I am a chartered counselling psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with people with a range of different mental health problems. Since 2010, alongside my private practice, I have also been working for NHS primary and specialised teams and third sector organisations, being always up to date with NICE evidence based treatments and guidelines. I work with a wide variety of mental health problems such stress, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, bereavement, depression etc, and I have a particular interest and experience in working with those affected by complex physical long term conditions and trauma.
Life gives us a lot of opportunities to learn to cope with our problems. But it doesn’t give us a lot of opportunities to genuinely try and heal from them. I can’t claim to have the answer to every problem, but I want to take an approach to mental health – your mental health – which thinks about healing, growth and change. While I have years of experience working with a broad range of diagnoses, I think these labels can take away from an actual person and their actual problems. I want to learn about you as a person and work out what a solution looks like for you.
Life gives us a lot of opportunities to learn to cope with our problems. But it doesn’t give us a lot of opportunities to genuinely try and heal from them. I can’t claim to have the answer to every problem, but I want to take an approach to mental health – your mental health – which thinks about healing, growth and change. While I have years of experience working with a broad range of diagnoses, I think these labels can take away from an actual person and their actual problems. I want to learn about you as a person and work out what a solution looks like for you.
Are you the parent/guardian of a child struggling with their mental health and well-being? Is your child facing challenges that affect their ability to thrive socially, academically, or emotionally? Have you noticed changes in your child’s behaviour or mood that concern you? I’m here to help. I'm a qualified counsellor specialising in working with children and young people. I offer one-to-one therapy sessions for children and young people aged 11 to 21. My integrative, person-centred approach places the client at the heart of the therapeutic journey. Sessions can incorporate creative tools such as art, clay, and sand tray.
Are you the parent/guardian of a child struggling with their mental health and well-being? Is your child facing challenges that affect their ability to thrive socially, academically, or emotionally? Have you noticed changes in your child’s behaviour or mood that concern you? I’m here to help. I'm a qualified counsellor specialising in working with children and young people. I offer one-to-one therapy sessions for children and young people aged 11 to 21. My integrative, person-centred approach places the client at the heart of the therapeutic journey. Sessions can incorporate creative tools such as art, clay, and sand tray.
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,EMDR, schema therapist. ADHD and Autism Assessor. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,EMDR, schema therapist. ADHD and Autism Assessor. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.
I support individuals or couples who are feeling stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed by life. You can talk to me in a relaxed, confidential, safe space and I'll ensure you always feel heard, valued and supported. I can help with many things e.g. anxiety, stress, depression, loss, life transitions, relationships, family, health or work issues. Together we can work to improve your understanding of the root causes of the issue, strengthen your resilience/capacity to better cope/manage your situation, then develop your ability to apply new strategies, skills and tools to change your life so that it can start to be more healthy and happy!
I support individuals or couples who are feeling stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed by life. You can talk to me in a relaxed, confidential, safe space and I'll ensure you always feel heard, valued and supported. I can help with many things e.g. anxiety, stress, depression, loss, life transitions, relationships, family, health or work issues. Together we can work to improve your understanding of the root causes of the issue, strengthen your resilience/capacity to better cope/manage your situation, then develop your ability to apply new strategies, skills and tools to change your life so that it can start to be more healthy and happy!
Are you struggling with fear, intrusive distressing thoughts, avoidance and generally not living the life that you want? Or are you low, hopeless, self critical and isolating yourself? I can help with these and other mental health difficulties through challenging your thoughts and making some changes to your current behaviours. CBT can also help with improving self-esteem and with overcoming phobias and past trauma. EMDR therapy is a powerful intervention for PTSD and trauma, new studies have also shown its effectiveness with anxiety disorders &grief
Are you struggling with fear, intrusive distressing thoughts, avoidance and generally not living the life that you want? Or are you low, hopeless, self critical and isolating yourself? I can help with these and other mental health difficulties through challenging your thoughts and making some changes to your current behaviours. CBT can also help with improving self-esteem and with overcoming phobias and past trauma. EMDR therapy is a powerful intervention for PTSD and trauma, new studies have also shown its effectiveness with anxiety disorders &grief
I support neurodivergent young adults who are ready to reclaim their identity following late-diagnosis, trauma, or chronic anxiety. If you're neurodivergent, you likely know what it’s like to feel different, constantly second-guess yourself, and be overwhelmed by emotions and feelings in your body. You may have spent most of your life surviving — trying your best to navigate school, friendships, and work. You haven't really had a chance to just... breathe. As an adult, you might be trying to understand who you are, make sense of things that happened in the past, and understand emotions that feel too much.
I support neurodivergent young adults who are ready to reclaim their identity following late-diagnosis, trauma, or chronic anxiety. If you're neurodivergent, you likely know what it’s like to feel different, constantly second-guess yourself, and be overwhelmed by emotions and feelings in your body. You may have spent most of your life surviving — trying your best to navigate school, friendships, and work. You haven't really had a chance to just... breathe. As an adult, you might be trying to understand who you are, make sense of things that happened in the past, and understand emotions that feel too much.
I’m currently taking on clients from all backgrounds, and I specialise in working with queer and trans youth and adults.
My name's Hywel, and I'm an integrative talking therapist. I'm also trans. I work with people by building collaborative relationships and allowing clients to explore what they feel is important in the moment. I enjoy working with clients who might be exploring their queer identity, or who may be considering whether or not they are neurodivergent.
I’m currently taking on clients from all backgrounds, and I specialise in working with queer and trans youth and adults.
My name's Hywel, and I'm an integrative talking therapist. I'm also trans. I work with people by building collaborative relationships and allowing clients to explore what they feel is important in the moment. I enjoy working with clients who might be exploring their queer identity, or who may be considering whether or not they are neurodivergent.
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
I believe that creating a safe, supportive space is key to placing the therapeutic relationship at the heart of our sessions, in order for you to feel heard, accepted and understood. I support clients in an empathic and non-judgemental way with difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship challenges and self-esteem, and have particular experience supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and addiction.
I believe that creating a safe, supportive space is key to placing the therapeutic relationship at the heart of our sessions, in order for you to feel heard, accepted and understood. I support clients in an empathic and non-judgemental way with difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship challenges and self-esteem, and have particular experience supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and addiction.
Looking for a compassionate, experienced, kind clinical psychologist? Perhaps you feel a bit stuck, as though you can't make sense of why you are feeling the way you are, or struggling to take the steps you need to move forwards? Do you feel low, anxious, a bit lost or guilty and are finding this is getting in the way of your life? Maybe you struggle with the idea that you do deserve a good and happy life. Have you had difficult life experiences that are still haunting you now and preventing you being the person you want to be? Do these difficulties impact on your relationship with yourself, and your relationship with others?
Looking for a compassionate, experienced, kind clinical psychologist? Perhaps you feel a bit stuck, as though you can't make sense of why you are feeling the way you are, or struggling to take the steps you need to move forwards? Do you feel low, anxious, a bit lost or guilty and are finding this is getting in the way of your life? Maybe you struggle with the idea that you do deserve a good and happy life. Have you had difficult life experiences that are still haunting you now and preventing you being the person you want to be? Do these difficulties impact on your relationship with yourself, and your relationship with others?
Hello, and a warm welcome to my profile. My name is Sophie Hughes and I am a CBT therapist from Manchester. For the last 10years I have helped clients to navigate their mental health difficulties through providing a grounded, safe and secure space to talk. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or simply unsure how to move forward, I can help you understand what may be holding you back and together we can navigate your recovery.
I currently work in the NHS Community Mental Health Team as a CBT Therapist, a Behavioural Family Therapist an Approved Mental Health Professional. I am now offering private CBT Therapy to help more people.
Hello, and a warm welcome to my profile. My name is Sophie Hughes and I am a CBT therapist from Manchester. For the last 10years I have helped clients to navigate their mental health difficulties through providing a grounded, safe and secure space to talk. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or simply unsure how to move forward, I can help you understand what may be holding you back and together we can navigate your recovery.
I currently work in the NHS Community Mental Health Team as a CBT Therapist, a Behavioural Family Therapist an Approved Mental Health Professional. I am now offering private CBT Therapy to help more people.
I know things can be difficult but you don’t need to struggle alone, because I'm here to help. As a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, I can work with you to overcome your issues in friendly and safe environment. I offer confidential counselling sessions supporting adults, young people, and children with a variety of neurodivergent, emotional, mental, and physical issues either in person or online. I will be empathic, honest, and non-judgemental during our sessions and will provide support which is tailored to you.
I know things can be difficult but you don’t need to struggle alone, because I'm here to help. As a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, I can work with you to overcome your issues in friendly and safe environment. I offer confidential counselling sessions supporting adults, young people, and children with a variety of neurodivergent, emotional, mental, and physical issues either in person or online. I will be empathic, honest, and non-judgemental during our sessions and will provide support which is tailored to you.
Maybe you’re holding it together on the outside, but inside it feels like too much. It might be anxiety, depression, past trauma, ADHD, or patterns in relationships or with self-worth that feel hard to shift. You don’t need to explain it all perfectly, just somewhere to start. I’m a BACP-registered therapist offering a person-centred, trauma-informed space to go at your pace. You’ll be met with empathy, honesty, and respect. People often come to me feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure where to begin. Over time, you can start to feel more settled, more like yourself again, and like things are a little easier to face.
Maybe you’re holding it together on the outside, but inside it feels like too much. It might be anxiety, depression, past trauma, ADHD, or patterns in relationships or with self-worth that feel hard to shift. You don’t need to explain it all perfectly, just somewhere to start. I’m a BACP-registered therapist offering a person-centred, trauma-informed space to go at your pace. You’ll be met with empathy, honesty, and respect. People often come to me feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure where to begin. Over time, you can start to feel more settled, more like yourself again, and like things are a little easier to face.
Life can feel overwhelming, and challenges like anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or life transitions can leave you feeling stuck and unsure where to turn. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns, uncover clarity, and build the life you want. Using Person-Centred, Behavioral, Humanistic, and Psychodynamic therapies, I tailor sessions to your unique needs, whether in-person, online, or by phone. Together, we’ll build resilience, develop effective tools for change, and empower you to take control of your journey toward balance and fulfillment.
Life can feel overwhelming, and challenges like anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or life transitions can leave you feeling stuck and unsure where to turn. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns, uncover clarity, and build the life you want. Using Person-Centred, Behavioral, Humanistic, and Psychodynamic therapies, I tailor sessions to your unique needs, whether in-person, online, or by phone. Together, we’ll build resilience, develop effective tools for change, and empower you to take control of your journey toward balance and fulfillment.
Hi there! If you’re feeling stuck with low mood, stress, anger, anxiety, or worry, therapy can be a great step forward. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and CBT helps by breaking down unhelpful cycles of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and work on practical strategies to regain control and confidence. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help you take that first step toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
Hi there! If you’re feeling stuck with low mood, stress, anger, anxiety, or worry, therapy can be a great step forward. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and CBT helps by breaking down unhelpful cycles of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and work on practical strategies to regain control and confidence. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help you take that first step toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
I have over 10 years experience helping young people and adults I am BABCP accredited and have post graduate qualifications in CBT and also Youth and Community I want to help people and really enjoy getting to the root cause of issues so I can fully support my clients
Are you feeling upset and low ! Sick of unwanted thoughts messing up your day or struggling with anxiety and needing some support. I work collaboratively and support clients each step of the way with their goals. Also, I work on individual needs tailoring my interventions to each problem. I work with a wide range of clients with various disorders working innovatively and creatively. I guide many clients to recovery by using a range of tailored CBT techniques. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthy coping strategies and work through trauma in a safe and constructive way.
I have over 10 years experience helping young people and adults I am BABCP accredited and have post graduate qualifications in CBT and also Youth and Community I want to help people and really enjoy getting to the root cause of issues so I can fully support my clients
Are you feeling upset and low ! Sick of unwanted thoughts messing up your day or struggling with anxiety and needing some support. I work collaboratively and support clients each step of the way with their goals. Also, I work on individual needs tailoring my interventions to each problem. I work with a wide range of clients with various disorders working innovatively and creatively. I guide many clients to recovery by using a range of tailored CBT techniques. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthy coping strategies and work through trauma in a safe and constructive way.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.