Career Guidance Counselling in Manchester
Or you're at a career crossroads and can't figure out which direction to take or why any of it matters.
I'm a licensed psychotherapist with 18 years in tech. I understand your world and I know how to work with the psychology underneath. I combine therapy and coaching because you need both. We start with the psychological work, then move to strategy once you have clarity. Most people get there in 12 weeks.
Or you're at a career crossroads and can't figure out which direction to take or why any of it matters.
I'm a licensed psychotherapist with 18 years in tech. I understand your world and I know how to work with the psychology underneath. I combine therapy and coaching because you need both. We start with the psychological work, then move to strategy once you have clarity. Most people get there in 12 weeks.
I work with individuals who are seeking support to navigate business, leadership, or career direction, and who are ready to bring greater structure, coherence, discipline, and authority to their lives.
I am a PhD Psychology student with an MSc in Psychology. My coaching practice is informed by specialised counselling, and personal experience in business growth, leadership, and professional pivoting. My approach blends high-performance strategy, leadership guidance, and embodied authority, helping clients operate with confidence, presence, and power.
I work with individuals who are seeking support to navigate business, leadership, or career direction, and who are ready to bring greater structure, coherence, discipline, and authority to their lives.
I am a PhD Psychology student with an MSc in Psychology. My coaching practice is informed by specialised counselling, and personal experience in business growth, leadership, and professional pivoting. My approach blends high-performance strategy, leadership guidance, and embodied authority, helping clients operate with confidence, presence, and power.
I help with anxiety, burnout, relationship patterns, self-esteem, loss, and life or career transitions.
I work with people in high-pressure roles who are used to holding things together for everyone else - at work, at home, in their business.
On the outside you may look ‘fine’ but inside it might feel very different. Perhaps the stress doesn’t ever switch off, decisions keep circling, and there maybe a quiet sense you’ve lost touch with yourself.
I help with anxiety, burnout, relationship patterns, self-esteem, loss, and life or career transitions.
I work with people in high-pressure roles who are used to holding things together for everyone else - at work, at home, in their business.
On the outside you may look ‘fine’ but inside it might feel very different. Perhaps the stress doesn’t ever switch off, decisions keep circling, and there maybe a quiet sense you’ve lost touch with yourself.
You may be struggling with overwhelming thoughts, emotional intensity, or feeling constantly on edge. Do racing thoughts, intense emotions, or daily chaos leave you exhausted? Whether you have ADHD or are navigating grief, therapy can help. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and use mindfulness and CBT tools to feel more grounded, understood, and in control. You’ll have a safe, supportive space to process feelings, manage challenges, and take steps toward balance and clarity at your own pace.
You may be struggling with overwhelming thoughts, emotional intensity, or feeling constantly on edge. Do racing thoughts, intense emotions, or daily chaos leave you exhausted? Whether you have ADHD or are navigating grief, therapy can help. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and use mindfulness and CBT tools to feel more grounded, understood, and in control. You’ll have a safe, supportive space to process feelings, manage challenges, and take steps toward balance and clarity at your own pace.
Are you feeling anxious, lost, depressed, lonely or stuck? Is life overwhelming you? Do you feel like there are things in your past you need to talk about? Trauma, depression and anxiety can feel physically as well as emotionally overwhelming, and it can be hard to take the time to really focus on ourselves and listen to what we need. I work in a non judgemental way, and value inclusively.
Are you feeling anxious, lost, depressed, lonely or stuck? Is life overwhelming you? Do you feel like there are things in your past you need to talk about? Trauma, depression and anxiety can feel physically as well as emotionally overwhelming, and it can be hard to take the time to really focus on ourselves and listen to what we need. I work in a non judgemental way, and value inclusively.
You’re outwardly functioning, maybe even thriving — but inside, something doesn’t feel right. You might find yourself overthinking after interactions, struggling to make decisions, or carrying a quiet sense that you’re somehow not quite enough. Or maybe you just feel numb, stuck, or like you're always performing. I work with people who’ve spent years saying “I’m fine” but quietly feel disconnected from themselves, from others, or from the life they want to live. Therapy can be a space to stop hiding and explore who you are, what you value, and how you want to live.
You’re outwardly functioning, maybe even thriving — but inside, something doesn’t feel right. You might find yourself overthinking after interactions, struggling to make decisions, or carrying a quiet sense that you’re somehow not quite enough. Or maybe you just feel numb, stuck, or like you're always performing. I work with people who’ve spent years saying “I’m fine” but quietly feel disconnected from themselves, from others, or from the life they want to live. Therapy can be a space to stop hiding and explore who you are, what you value, and how you want to live.
When we are struggling and in pain, the need to be heard, understood, to be appreciated and valued and to feel safe is crucial to our healing. I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals, children & groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions and specialize in trauma. I work collaboratively alongside you, providing guidance on your journey towards healing. You know your strengths, areas for personal growth & your feelings. I know how the mind works, about how to push through barriers that hold you back, about recovery & healing. Together we will embark on a journey that is beneficial to you.
When we are struggling and in pain, the need to be heard, understood, to be appreciated and valued and to feel safe is crucial to our healing. I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals, children & groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions and specialize in trauma. I work collaboratively alongside you, providing guidance on your journey towards healing. You know your strengths, areas for personal growth & your feelings. I know how the mind works, about how to push through barriers that hold you back, about recovery & healing. Together we will embark on a journey that is beneficial 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 therapist, my mission is to help you to overcome your fears and doubts and realise what you are truly capable of. I offer a friendly and confidential one-to-one counselling service supporting adults, young people, and children with a variety of emotional, mental, and physical issues. I will be empathic, honest, and non-judgemental during our sessions.
I know things can be difficult but you don’t need to struggle alone, because I'm here to help. As a qualified therapist, my mission is to help you to overcome your fears and doubts and realise what you are truly capable of. I offer a friendly and confidential one-to-one counselling service supporting adults, young people, and children with a variety of emotional, mental, and physical issues. I will be empathic, honest, and non-judgemental during our sessions.
My area of expertise is loss, and helping clients deal with it in all its forms, which includes bereavement, job loss, relationship breakdowns, loss of sense of self (which includes depression, anxiety, chronic illness, disability or medical / healthcare diagnosis) and all of the many other life changes that may happen outside of your control.
I am a specialist loss counsellor and supervisor. I approach all counselling relationships in a trauma-informed way, and am able to support you with a wide range of issues, whether it be anxiety, depression, low self esteem and self worth, guilt, shame, anger or any other presenting psychological challenges you might be facing.
My area of expertise is loss, and helping clients deal with it in all its forms, which includes bereavement, job loss, relationship breakdowns, loss of sense of self (which includes depression, anxiety, chronic illness, disability or medical / healthcare diagnosis) and all of the many other life changes that may happen outside of your control.
I am a specialist loss counsellor and supervisor. I approach all counselling relationships in a trauma-informed way, and am able to support you with a wide range of issues, whether it be anxiety, depression, low self esteem and self worth, guilt, shame, anger or any other presenting psychological challenges you might be facing.
My aim with therapy is to help you work out where you want to get to and help you find your ways to get there. Sometimes it can also be useful to think about what has happened to you. Working this way means we can find a path that suits you, in a collaborative way. I always keep in mind that you are the expert on you. I mainly use solution focused therapy which is a therapeutic approach that works with almost anybody and almost any issue. It is a way of identifying what a better life might be like and thinking through how to get there. I can also use techniques from CBT, psychodynamic and person centred counselling.
My aim with therapy is to help you work out where you want to get to and help you find your ways to get there. Sometimes it can also be useful to think about what has happened to you. Working this way means we can find a path that suits you, in a collaborative way. I always keep in mind that you are the expert on you. I mainly use solution focused therapy which is a therapeutic approach that works with almost anybody and almost any issue. It is a way of identifying what a better life might be like and thinking through how to get there. I can also use techniques from CBT, psychodynamic and person centred counselling.
Feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, low self-worth, trauma, or relationship struggles? You don’t have to navigate this alone.
As a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist, published author and founder of The Intention Principle, I help individuals and couples break free from limiting beliefs, heal emotional wounds, and create lasting change. My own journey of overcoming trauma has shaped my empathetic, evidence-based approach using CBT, EMDR (in training) to help you regain control and step into an empowered life.
Feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, low self-worth, trauma, or relationship struggles? You don’t have to navigate this alone.
As a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist, published author and founder of The Intention Principle, I help individuals and couples break free from limiting beliefs, heal emotional wounds, and create lasting change. My own journey of overcoming trauma has shaped my empathetic, evidence-based approach using CBT, EMDR (in training) to help you regain control and step into an empowered life.
Sometimes, we can feel overwhelmed by life and we don't recognize why we feel the way we do. This can lead to us feeling disconnected with others but also with ourselves. Sometimes the problem is not always clear and by talking things through in a safe space, it can help us understand what is happening. Navigating issues through a therapeutic relationship can empower us to progress in your journey of self-discovery and thrive in life. I can offer you a safe, confidential space for you to feel heard, bring any issues that may be affecting you and your ability to flourish.
Sometimes, we can feel overwhelmed by life and we don't recognize why we feel the way we do. This can lead to us feeling disconnected with others but also with ourselves. Sometimes the problem is not always clear and by talking things through in a safe space, it can help us understand what is happening. Navigating issues through a therapeutic relationship can empower us to progress in your journey of self-discovery and thrive in life. I can offer you a safe, confidential space for you to feel heard, bring any issues that may be affecting you and your ability to flourish.
Many people find it helpful when faced with difficult stages in their normal life cycle such as career changes, loss and bereavement or crisis points in relationships.
With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness. Having since, committing my life to the improvement of people’s emotional fitness and mental resilience, with support from organisations such as SANE and MIND, my own journey has allowed me to discover the true benefits of therapy first-hand. Personal therapy is proving invaluable for people to manage certain difficult or crisis situations in their lives and so transform their problems into major opportunities for personal growth.
Many people find it helpful when faced with difficult stages in their normal life cycle such as career changes, loss and bereavement or crisis points in relationships.
With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness. Having since, committing my life to the improvement of people’s emotional fitness and mental resilience, with support from organisations such as SANE and MIND, my own journey has allowed me to discover the true benefits of therapy first-hand. Personal therapy is proving invaluable for people to manage certain difficult or crisis situations in their lives and so transform their problems into major opportunities for personal growth.
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
I have been practicing as a full-time Counsellor since 2002. I have worked in a variety of settings and for a wide variety of clients from young children to couples. I work as a Client Centred therapist helping clients find ways to live a more fulfilling life. Helping clients find out who they are, not who they are trying or feel they ought to be. I do a lot of work with children, students and young adults. I have also, since 2003, done short term EAP work in my private practice for a local housing association.
I have been practicing as a full-time Counsellor since 2002. I have worked in a variety of settings and for a wide variety of clients from young children to couples. I work as a Client Centred therapist helping clients find ways to live a more fulfilling life. Helping clients find out who they are, not who they are trying or feel they ought to be. I do a lot of work with children, students and young adults. I have also, since 2003, done short term EAP work in my private practice for a local housing association.
I am a qualified Counsellor (Person Centred Therapy Accredited) working with adults to navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, and neurodiverse conditions. I offer both face-to-face and remote sessions via telephone or online, adapting my approach to suit each client’s unique needs and circumstances.
In my practice, empathy meets structure: I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and understood. My therapy is client-led, focusing on empowering you to build self-awareness and resilience.
I am a qualified Counsellor (Person Centred Therapy Accredited) working with adults to navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, and neurodiverse conditions. I offer both face-to-face and remote sessions via telephone or online, adapting my approach to suit each client’s unique needs and circumstances.
In my practice, empathy meets structure: I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and understood. My therapy is client-led, focusing on empowering you to build self-awareness and resilience.
Do you suffer from low moods? Do you have feelings of being stuck? Perhaps you’ve experienced a change in your life where you’re finding difficult to move on. Maybe you feel it difficult to express yourself, or you feel like you’re wearing a mask to fit in. Whether you need to re-find your resilience, grow your self-awareness or simply find support to get where you want to be, often it’s easier to speak to someone outside your friends and family, in a space that allows you to get to the heart of the issues preventing you from moving forward.
Do you suffer from low moods? Do you have feelings of being stuck? Perhaps you’ve experienced a change in your life where you’re finding difficult to move on. Maybe you feel it difficult to express yourself, or you feel like you’re wearing a mask to fit in. Whether you need to re-find your resilience, grow your self-awareness or simply find support to get where you want to be, often it’s easier to speak to someone outside your friends and family, in a space that allows you to get to the heart of the issues preventing you from moving forward.
Lets be honest, finding the right counsellor can feel very daunting, especially with so many profiles to read so I'll try to keep it simple. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up about your inner most thoughts and feelings. We can explore things like your relationships, your history and childhood, bereavements, the impact of the pandemic on you or anything that you feel you need to gain clarity on or offload. The sessions are yours to use however you feel is needed and I will be there to support and encourage you on your journey. It's an hour to focus on you!
Lets be honest, finding the right counsellor can feel very daunting, especially with so many profiles to read so I'll try to keep it simple. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up about your inner most thoughts and feelings. We can explore things like your relationships, your history and childhood, bereavements, the impact of the pandemic on you or anything that you feel you need to gain clarity on or offload. The sessions are yours to use however you feel is needed and I will be there to support and encourage you on your journey. It's an hour to focus on you!
I provide professional counselling in Manchester, Wigan and the West Lancashire area, specialising in person centred therapy. I strive to help people struggling with mental health issues like depression, stress and anxiety or people who are simply struggling to maintain positive and healthy relationships with people in their families and work life. I know from personal experience how difficult living with anxiety and depression can be and the toll it takes on happiness and being present in key moments in your life.
I provide professional counselling in Manchester, Wigan and the West Lancashire area, specialising in person centred therapy. I strive to help people struggling with mental health issues like depression, stress and anxiety or people who are simply struggling to maintain positive and healthy relationships with people in their families and work life. I know from personal experience how difficult living with anxiety and depression can be and the toll it takes on happiness and being present in key moments in your life.
Whether you're navigating a challenging time, seeking personal growth, or looking for a safe space - you've taken a brave first step. You don’t have to face this alone. I'm here to offer an authentic, supportive and collaborative process led by you. The process of therapy is for us to work together to build up your skills, experience and confidence to face life head on.
I'm an experienced therapist offering a safe, collaborative space to explore whatever you're going through, together. I have years of experience working with mental health in the NHS and have served individuals from all walks of life.
Whether you're navigating a challenging time, seeking personal growth, or looking for a safe space - you've taken a brave first step. You don’t have to face this alone. I'm here to offer an authentic, supportive and collaborative process led by you. The process of therapy is for us to work together to build up your skills, experience and confidence to face life head on.
I'm an experienced therapist offering a safe, collaborative space to explore whatever you're going through, together. I have years of experience working with mental health in the NHS and have served individuals from all walks of life.
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How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.
Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.