Creative Therapy Counselling in Manchester
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives. My approach is based on psychological formulation, to make sense of what a person is experiencing, and then using a range of integrated approaches to help people to make changes. I care about empowering individuals to live the lives they want to live, and take a very human and empathic approach to working with people's distress.
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives. My approach is based on psychological formulation, to make sense of what a person is experiencing, and then using a range of integrated approaches to help people to make changes. I care about empowering individuals to live the lives they want to live, and take a very human and empathic approach to working with people's distress.
Hi, I’m Nikki, a qualified integrative therapist working with adults, young people, couples and families in Grimsby (dn32) and online across the UK. I offer a warm, down-to-earth, and inclusive space to explore whatever’s going on for you - whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost in your relationships, or wanting to understand yourself or your past better.
Maybe your navigating life transitions, burn-out, self-esteem challenges, or trying to break patterns that no longer serve you. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start therapy- we will work together, at your pace.
Hi, I’m Nikki, a qualified integrative therapist working with adults, young people, couples and families in Grimsby (dn32) and online across the UK. I offer a warm, down-to-earth, and inclusive space to explore whatever’s going on for you - whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost in your relationships, or wanting to understand yourself or your past better.
Maybe your navigating life transitions, burn-out, self-esteem challenges, or trying to break patterns that no longer serve you. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start therapy- we will work together, at your pace.
Thank you for looking at My Profile. Finding a suitable counsellor for yourself may feel daunting, therefore it is best to view a number of profiles to try to ensure you find one suitable for you. My names Debbie I am a qualified Counsellor, children's counsellor, Hypno-Psychotherapist and mediator. I have over 25 years of experience supporting individuals in a variety of areas including Gambling, drug, alcohol addictions, suicide, self harm, depression, anxiety, disability, identity issues, sexuality bereavement , domestic violence, rape, abuse and other traumas. Low moods, family conflict, attachment, relationships
Thank you for looking at My Profile. Finding a suitable counsellor for yourself may feel daunting, therefore it is best to view a number of profiles to try to ensure you find one suitable for you. My names Debbie I am a qualified Counsellor, children's counsellor, Hypno-Psychotherapist and mediator. I have over 25 years of experience supporting individuals in a variety of areas including Gambling, drug, alcohol addictions, suicide, self harm, depression, anxiety, disability, identity issues, sexuality bereavement , domestic violence, rape, abuse and other traumas. Low moods, family conflict, attachment, relationships
Alongside creative tools like sandplay and art, I utilise Sudley Estate's therapeutic garden to bring the benefits of nature into my sessions.
At Inner Shine Play Therapy, I support children navigating anxiety, trauma, school difficulties, or exploring their neurodivergent identity. Based at The Changing Rooms Therapy and Well-being Centre on the beautiful Sudley Estate, and working peripatetically in schools, I provide safe, child-led spaces. Over 20 years of education experience combines with specialist play therapy and nature-based practice. I meet children exactly where they are, helping them process feelings through play and building the confidence to thrive.
Alongside creative tools like sandplay and art, I utilise Sudley Estate's therapeutic garden to bring the benefits of nature into my sessions.
At Inner Shine Play Therapy, I support children navigating anxiety, trauma, school difficulties, or exploring their neurodivergent identity. Based at The Changing Rooms Therapy and Well-being Centre on the beautiful Sudley Estate, and working peripatetically in schools, I provide safe, child-led spaces. Over 20 years of education experience combines with specialist play therapy and nature-based practice. I meet children exactly where they are, helping them process feelings through play and building the confidence to thrive.
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 am a qualified trauma informed Art Psychotherapy, EMDR, guided drawing for trauma and CATT.
I am a trauma-informed, psychotherapist working with adults online & in person in North East England. I offer short or longer term therapy packages that suit you. I also offer clinical supervision & work based wellbeing workshops I can support you with new insights in your relationships, maladaptive behaviours, early lived experience. I can support you during life transitions such as menopause, separation, bereavement? I have over a decade of experience working with adults, alongside specialist trauma informed therapy with adopted children, young people and families.
I am a qualified trauma informed Art Psychotherapy, EMDR, guided drawing for trauma and CATT.
I am a trauma-informed, psychotherapist working with adults online & in person in North East England. I offer short or longer term therapy packages that suit you. I also offer clinical supervision & work based wellbeing workshops I can support you with new insights in your relationships, maladaptive behaviours, early lived experience. I can support you during life transitions such as menopause, separation, bereavement? I have over a decade of experience working with adults, alongside specialist trauma informed therapy with adopted children, young people and families.
Loss and trauma change us.
Grief & Trauma Specialist supporting stabilization, life reorientation & spiritual growth after loss.
We’ll identify how your loss or trauma impacts you personally, within your family, & at work to stabilize you. Because grief and relationships are complex, we’ll also explore family dynamics, & wider social influences as well as your inner world. Using my holistic framework, we’ll design a personalized plan that works for you to gain new insights to feel better, find meaning, and help you move forward. Clients say my highly perceptive skills allow me to work quickly and deeply to bring clarity and relief.
Loss and trauma change us.
Grief & Trauma Specialist supporting stabilization, life reorientation & spiritual growth after loss.
We’ll identify how your loss or trauma impacts you personally, within your family, & at work to stabilize you. Because grief and relationships are complex, we’ll also explore family dynamics, & wider social influences as well as your inner world. Using my holistic framework, we’ll design a personalized plan that works for you to gain new insights to feel better, find meaning, and help you move forward. Clients say my highly perceptive skills allow me to work quickly and deeply to bring clarity and relief.
Loneliness isn't always about being alone.
Sometimes it's having people in your life but not feeling connected to them. Sometimes it's feeling that nobody really understands what your experience is like. Sometimes it's not having many people to turn to at all.
Over time, loneliness can become more than a feeling. It can become a way of moving through the world. You stop expecting to be understood. You carry things by yourself. You begin to wonder whether connection is something other people seem to find more easily.
Loneliness isn't always about being alone.
Sometimes it's having people in your life but not feeling connected to them. Sometimes it's feeling that nobody really understands what your experience is like. Sometimes it's not having many people to turn to at all.
Over time, loneliness can become more than a feeling. It can become a way of moving through the world. You stop expecting to be understood. You carry things by yourself. You begin to wonder whether connection is something other people seem to find more easily.
The decision to attend counselling can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. It is the quality of the 'therapeutic relationship' that is key to progress, so that you feel supported and comfortable to talk about what matters to you. I believe passionately in the counselling process, and for me the promotion of positive mental health and well-being is at the core of our work together.
(Please view my website for further information including samples of client reviews.)
The decision to attend counselling can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. It is the quality of the 'therapeutic relationship' that is key to progress, so that you feel supported and comfortable to talk about what matters to you. I believe passionately in the counselling process, and for me the promotion of positive mental health and well-being is at the core of our work together.
(Please view my website for further information including samples of client reviews.)
Why do we feel like we do?
Maybe anxious? Maybe depressed? Maybe self-critical? Maybe not able to interact with others as we'd like and feeling like our relationships could be better?
Maybe just feeling like we could be living a happier more fulfilled and engaged life?
The patterns of how we feel now have been laid down in our past. Our feelings and behaviours are all there for a reason - usually in ways that somehow protected earlier versions of ourselves.
In therapy we can safely and kindly explore how you are feeling now, where your feelings have come from and how we can approach life differently.
Why do we feel like we do?
Maybe anxious? Maybe depressed? Maybe self-critical? Maybe not able to interact with others as we'd like and feeling like our relationships could be better?
Maybe just feeling like we could be living a happier more fulfilled and engaged life?
The patterns of how we feel now have been laid down in our past. Our feelings and behaviours are all there for a reason - usually in ways that somehow protected earlier versions of ourselves.
In therapy we can safely and kindly explore how you are feeling now, where your feelings have come from and how we can approach life differently.
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
I value working deeply and curiously to untangle challenges in people's experiences. So often we are stuck in relationships or in situations that don't serve us. However, with support, we can find out about where these issues originate and how to move forward with compassion. I work with attachment theory to unpick relational patterns and look at reactions and choices we make in life. I work with clients' Parts to begin to understand their inner world and build new ways of communicating, growing self-esteem and confidence. I love working with clients from a base of an authentic and trusting relationship on a medium/long-term basis.
I value working deeply and curiously to untangle challenges in people's experiences. So often we are stuck in relationships or in situations that don't serve us. However, with support, we can find out about where these issues originate and how to move forward with compassion. I work with attachment theory to unpick relational patterns and look at reactions and choices we make in life. I work with clients' Parts to begin to understand their inner world and build new ways of communicating, growing self-esteem and confidence. I love working with clients from a base of an authentic and trusting relationship on a medium/long-term basis.
Hello, I’m Hayley and I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor. I have experience providing long term and short term counselling in a mental health service and in private practice, working with clients presenting with a wide range of concerns and experiencing a variety of issues which include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, social anxiety, post traumatic stress, general anxiety disorder, relationship problems, loss and bereavement, loneliness and isolation, life changing events, family issues, work stress, addiction, confidence and self-esteem issues.
Hello, I’m Hayley and I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor. I have experience providing long term and short term counselling in a mental health service and in private practice, working with clients presenting with a wide range of concerns and experiencing a variety of issues which include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, social anxiety, post traumatic stress, general anxiety disorder, relationship problems, loss and bereavement, loneliness and isolation, life changing events, family issues, work stress, addiction, confidence and self-esteem issues.
Hi, I'm Dani (she/they). I'm an 'AuDHD' therapist. I specialise in autism and ADHD, in particular, those who discovered their neurodiversity later in life. I am a fully qualified neuro-affirming and creative therapist. I experienced the unique challenges that come with discovering a neuro-difference, and the impact it can have. I understand empaths, masking, unmasking, grieving for your inner child and autistic burnout. I work with people struggling with social and communication challenges, executive functioning, hyperactivity and inattentiveness. I also work with the LGBTQIA+ community, and those hoping to explore their identity.
Hi, I'm Dani (she/they). I'm an 'AuDHD' therapist. I specialise in autism and ADHD, in particular, those who discovered their neurodiversity later in life. I am a fully qualified neuro-affirming and creative therapist. I experienced the unique challenges that come with discovering a neuro-difference, and the impact it can have. I understand empaths, masking, unmasking, grieving for your inner child and autistic burnout. I work with people struggling with social and communication challenges, executive functioning, hyperactivity and inattentiveness. I also work with the LGBTQIA+ community, and those hoping to explore their identity.
I believe that you know yourself best, and my job is to support you in finding your own path forward. I offer a welcoming and safe space where you can freely share your feelings, thoughts, and worries without fear of judgment.
I believe that you know yourself best, and my job is to support you in finding your own path forward. I offer a welcoming and safe space where you can freely share your feelings, thoughts, and worries without fear of judgment.
Life can be so challenging when you're struggling - You may be doing your best to navigate your way through a difficult and traumatic life event or be struggling with past experiences, feeling low or a bit lost. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with anxiety or have behavioural patterns that you just can't seem to break the pattern of. During these times, the future can be so very difficult to see, even the next step ahead can become unclear. You don't need to struggle alone anymore. This is your first step towards feeling better and I am so glad you are here. Something will grow from all you are going through and it will be YOU.
Life can be so challenging when you're struggling - You may be doing your best to navigate your way through a difficult and traumatic life event or be struggling with past experiences, feeling low or a bit lost. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with anxiety or have behavioural patterns that you just can't seem to break the pattern of. During these times, the future can be so very difficult to see, even the next step ahead can become unclear. You don't need to struggle alone anymore. This is your first step towards feeling better and I am so glad you are here. Something will grow from all you are going through and it will be YOU.
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)
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.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Art Psychotherapy.
From one human being to another, I am proud of you for seeking out support.
It's not easy to admit when we might need some help, or to actively seek it out. It's a really big step.
It's not unusual for people to look online for some time before making contact with anyone, or to make contact and then feel it's not the right time.
Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here. Take your time, you're in control of what happens next, so do things at your own pace.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Art Psychotherapy.
From one human being to another, I am proud of you for seeking out support.
It's not easy to admit when we might need some help, or to actively seek it out. It's a really big step.
It's not unusual for people to look online for some time before making contact with anyone, or to make contact and then feel it's not the right time.
Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here. Take your time, you're in control of what happens next, so do things at your own pace.
