Creative Therapy Counselling in Manchester
Are you feeling tangled up in your thoughts, emotions, or life events? Maybe you or your young person has a nervous system experiencing shutdowns or meltdowns at home or school? Or perhaps life feels like it's swirling around you, and you don't know where to turn, and would you like help to understand what is going on.
I work with clients who are;
-Experiencing anxiety around school, college or work.
-Exploring their neurodivergence through diagnostic pathways and self-discovery.
-Experiencing grief, loss and bereavement.
-Exploring their identity, life, purpose, values and sense of self.
Are you feeling tangled up in your thoughts, emotions, or life events? Maybe you or your young person has a nervous system experiencing shutdowns or meltdowns at home or school? Or perhaps life feels like it's swirling around you, and you don't know where to turn, and would you like help to understand what is going on.
I work with clients who are;
-Experiencing anxiety around school, college or work.
-Exploring their neurodivergence through diagnostic pathways and self-discovery.
-Experiencing grief, loss and bereavement.
-Exploring their identity, life, purpose, values and sense of self.
I bring seven years of experience in creative wellbeing, supporting individuals and communities to use art as a tool for reflection, resilience, and emotional regulation.
I work with individuals navigating identity, self-expression, and past trauma. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, affirming space where you can explore your emotions and experiences, free from judgment. I believe in the power of creativity to heal and empower, helping you reconnect with yourself and build the confidence to live authentically. Whether you're seeking healing from past wounds or simply a space to explore who you are, I'm here to support you on your journey toward self-acceptance and growth. My aim is to provide a contained, thoughtful therapeutic space where meaningful and lasting change can unfold at your pace.
I bring seven years of experience in creative wellbeing, supporting individuals and communities to use art as a tool for reflection, resilience, and emotional regulation.
I work with individuals navigating identity, self-expression, and past trauma. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, affirming space where you can explore your emotions and experiences, free from judgment. I believe in the power of creativity to heal and empower, helping you reconnect with yourself and build the confidence to live authentically. Whether you're seeking healing from past wounds or simply a space to explore who you are, I'm here to support you on your journey toward self-acceptance and growth. My aim is to provide a contained, thoughtful therapeutic space where meaningful and lasting change can unfold at your pace.
Hi, I’m Elle, I’m the lead therapist at Mental-Health4u. I’m a mental health and neurodivergent therapist with over 13 years of experience. I pride myself on being a warm and caring practitioner who is never afraid to go the extra mile.
I can provide support with different mental health concerns including: anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, low mood, difficulties with emotional regulation and self harm. The only thing I would require is a motivation from you to work on your mental health.
Hi, I’m Elle, I’m the lead therapist at Mental-Health4u. I’m a mental health and neurodivergent therapist with over 13 years of experience. I pride myself on being a warm and caring practitioner who is never afraid to go the extra mile.
I can provide support with different mental health concerns including: anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, low mood, difficulties with emotional regulation and self harm. The only thing I would require is a motivation from you to work on your mental health.
When you enter my counselling room you will be met with compassion, curiosity and a genuine passion to support you through your problems no matter how big or small they seem. Your problems matter and so do you. I will endeavour to hold that space for you where you are met with empathy, acceptance and my authentic self- tailoring my counselling to suit you as an individual so you too feel you can be your authentic self. I have worked with a diverse group of people in terms of age, gender, religion, ethnicity and professions as well as a wide range of issues such as bereavement, loss of self, abuse, self-worth and body-image.
When you enter my counselling room you will be met with compassion, curiosity and a genuine passion to support you through your problems no matter how big or small they seem. Your problems matter and so do you. I will endeavour to hold that space for you where you are met with empathy, acceptance and my authentic self- tailoring my counselling to suit you as an individual so you too feel you can be your authentic self. I have worked with a diverse group of people in terms of age, gender, religion, ethnicity and professions as well as a wide range of issues such as bereavement, loss of self, abuse, self-worth and body-image.
Hello, I’m Paul Wolstenholme, a fully qualified integrative transpersonal psychotherapist. I offer soul-centred talking therapy, offering a safe and compassionate space for adult individuals to embrace their true self, spirit, purpose and potential, access inner wisdom, mindfully navigate life’s challenges, heal trauma, foster positive relationships, work towards goals and achieve healthy balance in mind, body, heart and soul.
I am trauma-informed and work in a holistic, spiritual and creative manner according to the client's needs. I work with clients at depth on an open-ended basis and I also offer short-term counselling.
Hello, I’m Paul Wolstenholme, a fully qualified integrative transpersonal psychotherapist. I offer soul-centred talking therapy, offering a safe and compassionate space for adult individuals to embrace their true self, spirit, purpose and potential, access inner wisdom, mindfully navigate life’s challenges, heal trauma, foster positive relationships, work towards goals and achieve healthy balance in mind, body, heart and soul.
I am trauma-informed and work in a holistic, spiritual and creative manner according to the client's needs. I work with clients at depth on an open-ended basis and I also offer short-term counselling.
I’m a UK & EUwide (Online) & London based (F2F) Psychosexual and Relationship therapist specialising in Relationship therapy, including couples and other relationship structures, as well as supporting individuals with Sexual issues.
My background in Sexual Health Nursing provides expertise with Sexual Health conditions and supporting Sexual assault/abuse survivors.
I work with many issues including Attachment Theory, Sexual Problems, rebuilding after infidelity or rebuilding connection & desire.
I am a Kink & LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
I create a non-judgmental space where clients can explore their issues without fear or shame.
I’m a UK & EUwide (Online) & London based (F2F) Psychosexual and Relationship therapist specialising in Relationship therapy, including couples and other relationship structures, as well as supporting individuals with Sexual issues.
My background in Sexual Health Nursing provides expertise with Sexual Health conditions and supporting Sexual assault/abuse survivors.
I work with many issues including Attachment Theory, Sexual Problems, rebuilding after infidelity or rebuilding connection & desire.
I am a Kink & LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
I create a non-judgmental space where clients can explore their issues without fear or shame.
With experience both as a psychotherapist-in-training and client, I regard trust and a safe environment to work through difficulties, identify and express personal needs as high priorities. I therefore offer an empathic, non-judgmental and containing space and work openly with whatever arises from the client's life as well as what arises in the room in a gently challenging manner in order to encourage personal growth. I am in the final stages of a seven year psychotherapy training and use psychodrama and creative approaches in my work and am committed to help people access the often dormant creativity in their lives.
With experience both as a psychotherapist-in-training and client, I regard trust and a safe environment to work through difficulties, identify and express personal needs as high priorities. I therefore offer an empathic, non-judgmental and containing space and work openly with whatever arises from the client's life as well as what arises in the room in a gently challenging manner in order to encourage personal growth. I am in the final stages of a seven year psychotherapy training and use psychodrama and creative approaches in my work and am committed to help people access the often dormant creativity in their lives.
If you have reached this page then you have taken the most difficult step in looking for support. Now it's just a matter of reaching out. Chances are you may be experiencing some emotional difficulty or you may be struggling to make sense of your thoughts, feelings & experiences, or break old habits or patterns of behaviour. To find more balance or clarity around what’s going on for you. Or you may just know that you want to change an area of your life. So whatever your reason for seeking support I firmly believe that you can do this and benefit, from a period of therapy. It is just a matter of reaching out and trusting the process.
If you have reached this page then you have taken the most difficult step in looking for support. Now it's just a matter of reaching out. Chances are you may be experiencing some emotional difficulty or you may be struggling to make sense of your thoughts, feelings & experiences, or break old habits or patterns of behaviour. To find more balance or clarity around what’s going on for you. Or you may just know that you want to change an area of your life. So whatever your reason for seeking support I firmly believe that you can do this and benefit, from a period of therapy. It is just a matter of reaching out and trusting the process.
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
If you're feeling this way, then I can help you.
Together we might work on:
Decision-paralysis.
Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'.
Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted).
Let go of comparison.
So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
If you're feeling this way, then I can help you.
Together we might work on:
Decision-paralysis.
Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'.
Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted).
Let go of comparison.
So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
I offer a wide palette of therapy modes to help you unpack your inner conflicts and tangled up feelings including storytelling with small objects; script writing; improvisation and role-play. I'm here to enable you to access your own creative energy as a transformative power in your life. I will attune to your creative flow, and trust where it leads.
I offer a wide palette of therapy modes to help you unpack your inner conflicts and tangled up feelings including storytelling with small objects; script writing; improvisation and role-play. I'm here to enable you to access your own creative energy as a transformative power in your life. I will attune to your creative flow, and trust where it leads.
Are you feeling confused, stuck or simply curious about developing your authentic self, cultivating healthier and more fulfilling relationships, or finding ways to create purposeful life changes & realise your full potential?
Do you need a therapist who understands LGBTQ+ experiences, neurodiversity, cultural identity & polyamory dynamics? Someone who can support your personal process or mediate between you & your partner(s), family, friends or polycule?
If this resonates with you, I can help. I offer tailored online humanistic & existential therapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and groups — in both English & French.
Are you feeling confused, stuck or simply curious about developing your authentic self, cultivating healthier and more fulfilling relationships, or finding ways to create purposeful life changes & realise your full potential?
Do you need a therapist who understands LGBTQ+ experiences, neurodiversity, cultural identity & polyamory dynamics? Someone who can support your personal process or mediate between you & your partner(s), family, friends or polycule?
If this resonates with you, I can help. I offer tailored online humanistic & existential therapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and groups — in both English & French.
I offer a space to talk, giving you time out to reflect and to explore self-development. As an Integrative Relational Therapeutic Counsellor, I draw on different models of therapy including Psychodynamic, Systemic, Interpersonal Process, CBT, Transactional Analysis amongst others in supporting you to reach your desired goals to maximise your full potentials. Meaning, you will find my approach friendly, empowering and conversational in style. I take great care in ensuring that you feel safe, respected and valued. I offer flexibility of short or long term therapy as tailored round your needs. I adhere to the ethics & codes of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
I offer a space to talk, giving you time out to reflect and to explore self-development. As an Integrative Relational Therapeutic Counsellor, I draw on different models of therapy including Psychodynamic, Systemic, Interpersonal Process, CBT, Transactional Analysis amongst others in supporting you to reach your desired goals to maximise your full potentials. Meaning, you will find my approach friendly, empowering and conversational in style. I take great care in ensuring that you feel safe, respected and valued. I offer flexibility of short or long term therapy as tailored round your needs. I adhere to the ethics & codes of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Georgina offers an exploratory space for adults, young people and couples who feel hopeless, helpless or at a loss. She provides warm and gentle therapy to anyone experiencing distress, from anxiety and depression, to trauma and abuse. She aims to hold you securely and buttress you strongly so that you can examine things that are frightening or that seem impossible to deal with. Georgina has particular clinical experience with C-PTSD and bereavement. Her first career was as a competitive swimmer and so particularly enjoys working with other athletes who are examining their relationship with their sport.
Georgina offers an exploratory space for adults, young people and couples who feel hopeless, helpless or at a loss. She provides warm and gentle therapy to anyone experiencing distress, from anxiety and depression, to trauma and abuse. She aims to hold you securely and buttress you strongly so that you can examine things that are frightening or that seem impossible to deal with. Georgina has particular clinical experience with C-PTSD and bereavement. Her first career was as a competitive swimmer and so particularly enjoys working with other athletes who are examining their relationship with their sport.
I work with teenagers, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, attachment difficulties, low self-esteem, and emotional overwhelm.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, struggling with relationships, coping with a loss, or finding it difficult to make sense of past experiences. As a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist, I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s happening at your own pace and develop greater understanding, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
I work with teenagers, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, attachment difficulties, low self-esteem, and emotional overwhelm.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, struggling with relationships, coping with a loss, or finding it difficult to make sense of past experiences. As a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist, I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s happening at your own pace and develop greater understanding, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
I am a neurodivergent integrative arts psychotherapist and supervisor with over 15 years of experience working with adults/families. My approach is trauma-informed, relational and creative, drawing on Internal Family Systems alongside arts-based, attachment-focused and neurodivergent-affirming practices.
I work with a strong awareness of intersectionality, recognising how neurodivergence intersects with trauma, identity, relationships and wider systemic factors. My work is collaborative and tailored, shaped by each person’s individual nervous system, needs, strengths and ways of being.
I am a neurodivergent integrative arts psychotherapist and supervisor with over 15 years of experience working with adults/families. My approach is trauma-informed, relational and creative, drawing on Internal Family Systems alongside arts-based, attachment-focused and neurodivergent-affirming practices.
I work with a strong awareness of intersectionality, recognising how neurodivergence intersects with trauma, identity, relationships and wider systemic factors. My work is collaborative and tailored, shaped by each person’s individual nervous system, needs, strengths and ways of being.
Welcome! I’m Anna, a friendly CBT therapist specialised in children, adolescents and young adults aged 5-25. I work with anxiety (generalised, social, panic attacks, perfectionism, health, separation, phobia), depression, self esteem, body image, OCD and trauma. I aim to offer a therapy where no topic is off limits, e.g. intrusive thoughts, self harm, suicidal thoughts, shame, anger or anything that feels difficult, embarrassing or taboo. With 12 years' experience in mental health, I've developed particular expertise and interest in CBT for Social Anxiety, ERP for OCD, TF-CBT for PTSD, and supporting those with Autism navigate life.
Welcome! I’m Anna, a friendly CBT therapist specialised in children, adolescents and young adults aged 5-25. I work with anxiety (generalised, social, panic attacks, perfectionism, health, separation, phobia), depression, self esteem, body image, OCD and trauma. I aim to offer a therapy where no topic is off limits, e.g. intrusive thoughts, self harm, suicidal thoughts, shame, anger or anything that feels difficult, embarrassing or taboo. With 12 years' experience in mental health, I've developed particular expertise and interest in CBT for Social Anxiety, ERP for OCD, TF-CBT for PTSD, and supporting those with Autism navigate life.
Hi there. Integrative therapist with many years experience. Working with ages 14+. Offering variable hours. Working in Chester, Heswall and online. Special interest and further training in Anxiety, OCD and all forms of childhood abuse/trauma. I’m committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I will be alongside you on your journey and together will explore what has been going on in your life and look at the bits you are not happy with. I will support you as you pick up new skills or adapt ones that you already had to find a way forward that feels better for you.
Hi there. Integrative therapist with many years experience. Working with ages 14+. Offering variable hours. Working in Chester, Heswall and online. Special interest and further training in Anxiety, OCD and all forms of childhood abuse/trauma. I’m committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I will be alongside you on your journey and together will explore what has been going on in your life and look at the bits you are not happy with. I will support you as you pick up new skills or adapt ones that you already had to find a way forward that feels better for you.
For information- I am currently on Annual Leave until Tuesday 25th August 2026, I will respond to your enquiry on my return.
Hello, I'm Keren. I am a registered BACP Counsellor with many years of experience supporting people through some of life's most difficult and challenging times.
I offer online counselling and face to face sessions from locations in Holmfirth and Slaithwaite.
For information- I am currently on Annual Leave until Tuesday 25th August 2026, I will respond to your enquiry on my return.
Hello, I'm Keren. I am a registered BACP Counsellor with many years of experience supporting people through some of life's most difficult and challenging times.
I offer online counselling and face to face sessions from locations in Holmfirth and Slaithwaite.
Is life getting on top of you and you feel as though you can’t catch a break? Maybe your past is coming up for you in ways that affect you today and continue to make you feel stuck, despite overcoming challenges on the surface. Self limiting beliefs holding you back? Let’s talk- I’m here to help,
I understand how difficult it can be to embark on a journey of self healing and discovery such as counselling- whether you are ready to pick up the phone right this second or you are just browsing for now, the fact that you have made it this far is a huge step. I believe that no two individuals are the same and my practice reflects this.
Is life getting on top of you and you feel as though you can’t catch a break? Maybe your past is coming up for you in ways that affect you today and continue to make you feel stuck, despite overcoming challenges on the surface. Self limiting beliefs holding you back? Let’s talk- I’m here to help,
I understand how difficult it can be to embark on a journey of self healing and discovery such as counselling- whether you are ready to pick up the phone right this second or you are just browsing for now, the fact that you have made it this far is a huge step. I believe that no two individuals are the same and my practice reflects this.
I work with people who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained or disconnected from themselves. You might be neurodivergent and tired of masking, navigating ADHD, or living with chronic illness and its impact on identity and energy. I also support those exploring racial identity, including mixed-race experiences, or moving through life transitions, relationship difficulties, or unresolved past experiences. Together, we work gently at your pace to make sense of what you’re feeling and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I work with people who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained or disconnected from themselves. You might be neurodivergent and tired of masking, navigating ADHD, or living with chronic illness and its impact on identity and energy. I also support those exploring racial identity, including mixed-race experiences, or moving through life transitions, relationship difficulties, or unresolved past experiences. Together, we work gently at your pace to make sense of what you’re feeling and find a way forward that feels right for you.
