Available Counselling in Manchester
Welcome. I’m a warm and compassionate Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and groups. I also work in secondary care mental health services with people experiencing difficulties such as shame, self-criticism, dissociation, and relational challenges. I hold a non-pathologising view of distress and draw on a range of models to support meaningful change. I offer individual and group supervision to therapists and lead Internal Family Systems (IFS) practice groups.
Welcome. I’m a warm and compassionate Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and groups. I also work in secondary care mental health services with people experiencing difficulties such as shame, self-criticism, dissociation, and relational challenges. I hold a non-pathologising view of distress and draw on a range of models to support meaningful change. I offer individual and group supervision to therapists and lead Internal Family Systems (IFS) practice groups.
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.
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.
I'm available most weekdays and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
HI, I’m Catherine (she/her), sometimes life can be challenging and everyone experiences times when they may struggle. I offer a calm, confidential and safe space for you to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and support you through these difficult times. Often past experiences can cause difficulties in the present and together we can explore these in order for you to gain insight and clarity and move forward in your life.
I'm available most weekdays and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
HI, I’m Catherine (she/her), sometimes life can be challenging and everyone experiences times when they may struggle. I offer a calm, confidential and safe space for you to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and support you through these difficult times. Often past experiences can cause difficulties in the present and together we can explore these in order for you to gain insight and clarity and move forward in your life.
Telephone, WhatsApp Video and Webcam sessions available
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.
Telephone, WhatsApp Video and Webcam sessions available
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 am a qualified therapist / Counsellor and supervisor based in Manchester City Centre, I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS), Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer a different Person-Centred Approach, EMDR, Mindfulness & CBT. We are all people, and everyone deserves a right to such a little thing as feeling good about family, life and ourselves. We all have our issues and should not be afraid to share them with someone like me who can and will help you. So don't be scared to share because we are all people, we are all equal, and we all deserve happiness.
I am a qualified therapist / Counsellor and supervisor based in Manchester City Centre, I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS), Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer a different Person-Centred Approach, EMDR, Mindfulness & CBT. We are all people, and everyone deserves a right to such a little thing as feeling good about family, life and ourselves. We all have our issues and should not be afraid to share them with someone like me who can and will help you. So don't be scared to share because we are all people, we are all equal, and we all deserve happiness.
Session are available both face to face and online
I work with clients who are experiencing low mood, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD. You may have been through some difficult times in your life that you are struggling to understand or move past. For some this could be showing up as poor motivation, feeling low or hopeless, and not enjoying things anymore. For others they might be feeling on edge all the time, or be having nightmares, or be worried constantly. However you are feeling therapy can help to explore what is happening for you, and with some skills and a large dose of compassion move towards feeling better.
Session are available both face to face and online
I work with clients who are experiencing low mood, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD. You may have been through some difficult times in your life that you are struggling to understand or move past. For some this could be showing up as poor motivation, feeling low or hopeless, and not enjoying things anymore. For others they might be feeling on edge all the time, or be having nightmares, or be worried constantly. However you are feeling therapy can help to explore what is happening for you, and with some skills and a large dose of compassion move towards feeling better.
I am available in the week and evenings.
Are you feeling upset and low ! Are you 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, 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 am available in the week and evenings.
Are you feeling upset and low ! Are you 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, 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 am available weekdays and weekends
Some of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, unresolved past experiences, or uncertainty about their direction. They may struggle with anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship challenges, or be navigating identity, childhood trauma, or gender and sexuality issues. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore patterns influencing their thoughts and behaviors, gain insight, and develop coping tools. Their goals include fostering self-awareness, building resilience, and creating lasting change to move forward with confidence and purpose, supported by a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
I am available weekdays and weekends
Some of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, unresolved past experiences, or uncertainty about their direction. They may struggle with anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship challenges, or be navigating identity, childhood trauma, or gender and sexuality issues. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore patterns influencing their thoughts and behaviors, gain insight, and develop coping tools. Their goals include fostering self-awareness, building resilience, and creating lasting change to move forward with confidence and purpose, supported by a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
You might be feeling overwhelmed like your thoughts are constantly racing, you're stuck in unhelpful patterns, or you keep second-guessing yourself no matter how hard you try. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, OCD, or struggling to feel secure in your relationships. It can feel exhausting, isolating, and like you're losing touch with who you are.
You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
I work with people who are ready to understand what’s really holding them back and want to feel more in control, more confident, and more like themselves again. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and
You might be feeling overwhelmed like your thoughts are constantly racing, you're stuck in unhelpful patterns, or you keep second-guessing yourself no matter how hard you try. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, OCD, or struggling to feel secure in your relationships. It can feel exhausting, isolating, and like you're losing touch with who you are.
You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
I work with people who are ready to understand what’s really holding them back and want to feel more in control, more confident, and more like themselves again. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and
EMDR Intensive Therapy and coaching fees are available on my website.
Has life been turned upside down by a serious accident, illness, medical emergency, assault or burnout? Or perhaps you’ve come through the hardest part, but you’re left wondering what comes next?
I help adults recover from traumatic and life-changing experiences, and adapt to the changes they leave behind. My approach combines evidence-based therapies including EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to your situation and goals.
EMDR Intensive Therapy and coaching fees are available on my website.
Has life been turned upside down by a serious accident, illness, medical emergency, assault or burnout? Or perhaps you’ve come through the hardest part, but you’re left wondering what comes next?
I help adults recover from traumatic and life-changing experiences, and adapt to the changes they leave behind. My approach combines evidence-based therapies including EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to your situation and goals.
Evening and weekend appointments available online or in person in central Manchester.
If you are going through a tough time in your life, a lot of emotions are coming up right now, and it all feels a little overwhelming - my heart goes out to you. The hardest step is often reaching out for support and I am honoured you are considering working together. Having a dedicated space to be heard, explore our inner world and past experiences in a compassionate space can offer clarity and healing. My intention as a therapist is to create a space for you where the masks can drop, your authenticity can emerge and you feel supported in slowly reconnecting to the wisdom within.
Evening and weekend appointments available online or in person in central Manchester.
If you are going through a tough time in your life, a lot of emotions are coming up right now, and it all feels a little overwhelming - my heart goes out to you. The hardest step is often reaching out for support and I am honoured you are considering working together. Having a dedicated space to be heard, explore our inner world and past experiences in a compassionate space can offer clarity and healing. My intention as a therapist is to create a space for you where the masks can drop, your authenticity can emerge and you feel supported in slowly reconnecting to the wisdom within.
Self-criticism can feel like it’s on a painful, repeating loop. You might find you are telling yourself that you are not good enough, or boring, ugly or fat. Far from motivating you, it’s my belief that punishing yourself in this way actually limits your choices and actions and keeps you stuck. Quite simply, talking to yourself in a mean way doesn’t get you anywhere. Talking to another person, and opening up about this habit can really help.
Self-criticism can feel like it’s on a painful, repeating loop. You might find you are telling yourself that you are not good enough, or boring, ugly or fat. Far from motivating you, it’s my belief that punishing yourself in this way actually limits your choices and actions and keeps you stuck. Quite simply, talking to yourself in a mean way doesn’t get you anywhere. Talking to another person, and opening up about this habit can really help.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to make sense of your thoughts and emotions? You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, overthinking, panic attacks, or a difficult life transition. Many people I support through online counselling in the UK feel they are “just coping” on the outside while struggling underneath.
Therapy can feel like piecing together a jigsaw—making sense of patterns, gaining insight, and understanding yourself more deeply. I offer a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to gently make sense of what’s going on for you.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to make sense of your thoughts and emotions? You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, overthinking, panic attacks, or a difficult life transition. Many people I support through online counselling in the UK feel they are “just coping” on the outside while struggling underneath.
Therapy can feel like piecing together a jigsaw—making sense of patterns, gaining insight, and understanding yourself more deeply. I offer a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to gently make sense of what’s going on for you.
I'm available and work the weekdays and into the evenings most days.
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.
I'm available and work the weekdays and into the evenings most days.
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.
You might find yourself here because you are dealing with an issue that feels overwhelming or you might want to take some time and space to talk about something that has been bothering you for a while. Counselling offers a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore things. Counselling works, not by fixing people, but by supporting you through your own truths and aiding you to trust and understand yourself. It is an entirely safe space where you can truly be listened to and understood without any judgement by someone not involved in your every day life.
You might find yourself here because you are dealing with an issue that feels overwhelming or you might want to take some time and space to talk about something that has been bothering you for a while. Counselling offers a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore things. Counselling works, not by fixing people, but by supporting you through your own truths and aiding you to trust and understand yourself. It is an entirely safe space where you can truly be listened to and understood without any judgement by someone not involved in your every day life.
Available most weekdays, evenings & Saturday mornings.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, trauma memories, or patterns that seem difficult to change, therapy can help you make sense of what is happening and move towards a more fulfilling life. I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) offering evidence-based online therapy for adults experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related difficulties, PTSD and CPTSD. I provide a safe, supportive and collaborative space where we can understand your experiences, identify what may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies to support meaningful change.
Available most weekdays, evenings & Saturday mornings.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, trauma memories, or patterns that seem difficult to change, therapy can help you make sense of what is happening and move towards a more fulfilling life. I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) offering evidence-based online therapy for adults experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related difficulties, PTSD and CPTSD. I provide a safe, supportive and collaborative space where we can understand your experiences, identify what may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies to support meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Charlotte, an integrative Psychotherapist working with those who feel caught up in the demands of everyday life. Where you may feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected or overwhelmed, left feeling lost in how to navigate your way through. I understand that life can leave us carrying more than we realise, and therapy can be the space to slow down, make sense of our experiences and reconnect with ourselves. In our sessions together, we will gently explore whatever may be troubling you, providing you with a warm and safe space for you to process your emotions, untangle your thoughts, and reflect on your own processes.
Hi, I’m Charlotte, an integrative Psychotherapist working with those who feel caught up in the demands of everyday life. Where you may feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected or overwhelmed, left feeling lost in how to navigate your way through. I understand that life can leave us carrying more than we realise, and therapy can be the space to slow down, make sense of our experiences and reconnect with ourselves. In our sessions together, we will gently explore whatever may be troubling you, providing you with a warm and safe space for you to process your emotions, untangle your thoughts, and reflect on your own processes.
Late-diagnosed AuDHD Therapist.
The Clients: Late-diagnosed AuDHD adults & ASD/NT couples seeking a neuro-affirming expert who "gets it."
The Problem: Burnout, masking exhaustion, "unexplained" pain, and the grief/relief of a late diagnosis. Clients often feel "stuck" or misunderstood by traditional therapy.
The Solution: I integrate MSc Psychology with Somatic Yoga Therapy & NLP to work with your nervous system. I help you dismantle shame, release stored trauma, and bridge communication gaps in relationships. Lived experience means no masking is required here.
Late-diagnosed AuDHD Therapist.
The Clients: Late-diagnosed AuDHD adults & ASD/NT couples seeking a neuro-affirming expert who "gets it."
The Problem: Burnout, masking exhaustion, "unexplained" pain, and the grief/relief of a late diagnosis. Clients often feel "stuck" or misunderstood by traditional therapy.
The Solution: I integrate MSc Psychology with Somatic Yoga Therapy & NLP to work with your nervous system. I help you dismantle shame, release stored trauma, and bridge communication gaps in relationships. Lived experience means no masking is required here.
Online and face-to-face counselling available most days, including evening appointments for added flexibility.
When you're used to being the one who carries the weight, solves the problems, and just keeps moving forward, admitting that you've hit a wall isn't easy. You might be navigating intense pressure at work, facing a relationship crisis or infidelity, or simply realising that your usual strategies for managing stress and anxiety aren't cutting it anymore. It’s common to deal with this by shutting down or trying to white-knuckle through it alone. I provide a straightforward, down-to-earth environment where you don't have to filter what's going on, and where we can look practically at what's keeping you stuck.
Online and face-to-face counselling available most days, including evening appointments for added flexibility.
When you're used to being the one who carries the weight, solves the problems, and just keeps moving forward, admitting that you've hit a wall isn't easy. You might be navigating intense pressure at work, facing a relationship crisis or infidelity, or simply realising that your usual strategies for managing stress and anxiety aren't cutting it anymore. It’s common to deal with this by shutting down or trying to white-knuckle through it alone. I provide a straightforward, down-to-earth environment where you don't have to filter what's going on, and where we can look practically at what's keeping you stuck.
I offer online therapy and am available weekdays and some evenings.
Hello, I am a BACP and EMDR accredited psychological therapist with 25 years experience of working with people who are experiencing big life changes, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, the aftermath of childhood abuse, physical pain, grief and loss. I am currently working in adult secondary care services in the NHS as well as in private practice.
I also provide clinical supervision to mental health professionals. I have 20 years experience of working with professionals who manage high risk and complex areas of therapy.
I work online via zoom.
I offer online therapy and am available weekdays and some evenings.
Hello, I am a BACP and EMDR accredited psychological therapist with 25 years experience of working with people who are experiencing big life changes, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, the aftermath of childhood abuse, physical pain, grief and loss. I am currently working in adult secondary care services in the NHS as well as in private practice.
I also provide clinical supervision to mental health professionals. I have 20 years experience of working with professionals who manage high risk and complex areas of therapy.
I work online via zoom.
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