Couples Counselling in Manchester

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Tim Bowman
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
The therapeutic relationship we develop has the potential to be a life changing experience.
Experiencing and struggling with unhelpful behaviour patterns or processing prolonged feelings of loss, uncertainty, anxiety, stress, disconnection, frustration, anger, sadness or loneliness can have a significant impact on all aspects of our lives. We all need support at different times in life, seeking professional help at these times can be very rewarding in moving your life in the direction you want. I have a pluralistic philosophy to therapy, which is a number of different therapeutic models can be explored, finding what best suits you session by session.
0161 524 0641
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Manchester M21
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Sarah Alsawy-Davies
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I'm glad you've taken the first step by coming here to improve your life. I specialise working with people who have experienced traumatic relationships, traumatic attachments, issues of abuse and neglect in a relationship - no matter how big or small this may feel. It may be you were in a relationship where you felt like you were not good enough, other people were gas-lighting you, or you were invalidated or misunderstood. I help people feel confident, develop boundaries, be more assertive, improve their self-esteem after feeling panicked, anxious, or walking on eggshells.
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Manchester M45
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Rachael Ingram
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Regardless of your reasons for seeking counselling, I believe it can enable you to reach your potential; help you process your experiences and have a healthy mindset and behaviours; help you develop a relationship with yourself; help you be the master in your own life.
I understand the daily frustration of living with depression and anxiety. Having had counselling myself, I know how it feels to sit in front of a stranger and talk about my inner most feelings. I'm here to accompany and encourage you on your own personal journey. I specialise in person-centred counselling which means that during a session, you'll work with me by talking through issues, key events, concerns, behaviours and how you’re feeling...anything that’s bothering you. I immerse myself into your world to understand your perspective. I offer a safe and encouraging environment, one where you aren’t judged, so that you feel accept
0161 694 6450
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Manchester M3
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Clare Morgan Psychotherapy
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Starting therapy can be daunting. As a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent therapist, it is my aim to hold a space for affirming therapy for all. I have supported people with relationship challenges, people wanting to build and explore relationships with themselves and those looking back at their past and how it could be affecting them today (sometimes presenting as anxiety or depression). I am open to a fun and creative approach to talking therapy built on the relationship between myself and my client. I use relational TA and also have experience of 12step fellowships particularly looking at family dysfunction. I work term time only
0161 524 6790
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Manchester M16
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
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Romy Elizabeth Davies
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Because the foundations of security begin in relationship and specifically, the first relationship we experience with our primary caregivers. I believe in the importance of relationship within the therapeutic setting.  You will have the opportunity to examine how you relate to yourself internally and with others interpersonally. We will look at present-day relationships as well as childhood influences, and how these impact on the formation of self.  Safety, care and compassion are my guiding principals when working therapeutically.
0161 524 1438
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Manchester M21
Not accepting new clients
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Transformative Healing
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi there, my name is Srab and thank you for visiting my page. Is life frustrating and getting you down? Are you experiencing frequent burn out, stress, worry, anxiety, depression and confusion? Do you feel stuck in your work, relationship or marriage? Do you find yourself repeating self-destructive addictive behaviours to alcohol, drugs, food or gambling? Maybe your relationships have become damaged or broken and now there is a breakdown of trust. Are you finding hard to cope with a divorce, loss of employment, bereavement or illness? If so, you have found the right page. I am here to help you
0161 850 4235
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Manchester M20
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Mukabo Road Safety
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
"Having walked a certain path, as a Christian, my Faith in God and leaning on Him has been the greatest pillar I ever held on to experiencing my own post-traumatic growth. However, I value individual differences, respect, diversity, culture, integrity, honesty and ability to find your own path, grow, connect and build an enduring relationship . I firmly believe individuals can be empowered to find their own solutions. I am aware I might not have all the answers or solutions, but I could give one or two suggestions. I am happy to sit with people who find themselves in a dilemma, stuck in difficult and uncomfortable situations".
01890 230058
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Manchester M41
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Kasia Wilk
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
Hello! I am here to help you overcome your limitations, break out of old patterning, and step into your highest potential. I am keenly passionate about supporting and empowering everyone to live a meaningful, purpose-driven life. I work pluralistically with adults using multiple modalities of psychotherapy, and I am keenly passionate about facilitating the process of developing a healthy relationship with ourselves, the foundation from which all things are possible.
0161 524 0078
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Manchester M20
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Becky Blacka
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
The counselling relationship is vital for a person to open and grow and I understand that compatibility is essential.
As, primarily, a Person-Centred therapist, I understand that each person and counselling relationship is unique. With presence and genuineness, I strive to attune to each individual, wherever they may be in that moment. My professional training and experience serves to support and illuminate the journey we embark on, side by side, and enables me to respond with sensitivity to you as a whole person. Person-Centred Therapy trusts that each person innately possesses the capacity for fulfilment and authenticity when met with the safe yet challenging environment in which to explore and grow.
0161 850 9456
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Manchester M21
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Hannah Byrne
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It is a unique space and relationship allowing us to really be heard and really hear our own voices above all others, without judgement.
Hello my name is Hannah, I'm a level 7 qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with 15 years experience working within the field of mental health. We all experience times in our lives when things feel too much for us, our emotions can be frightening and scary. We can feel so very overwhelmed, stuck or simply lost. We may have experienced a major change in our lives, such as loss which comes in so many different forms, such as relationships, work, experiencing a long term illness, the death of a loved one or even losing our sense of who we are.
0161 694 6223
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Manchester M31
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Cecelia Bayliss-Conway
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Verified
Verified
Being in a nurturing therapeutic relationship , experiencing genuineness and empathic understanding can help you explore and understand aspects of your self and experience that may feel difficult or confusing.
I am a Person-Centred Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor working in Manchester City Centre and remotely throughout the UK. I offer both short and long-term therapy sessions and have experience working with a range of different issues, such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, complex trauma and abuse. I work to create a safe, non-judgemental environment for my clients, instilling a sense of autonomy and facilitating self-exploration and greater understanding of oneself, supporting individuals through their unique process of positive growth.
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Manchester M2
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Yvonne Elizabeth Meidlinger
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am experienced in working with clients who are struggling with: Depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, childhood issues and stress in the workplace.
I believe that the therapist and client come together as a team to work through issues that may stand in the way of you reaching your potential. Through my training, I have mainly used Transactional Analysis, but also have some experience working in a solution-focussed way and like to work integratively as each person is an individual who may like to work in a different way. I work with people on a range of issues, but find that I work with people with anxiety or depression most commonly, and pride myself on working hard to make people feel at ease.
0161 850 7103
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Manchester M21
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Laura Fenn
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about the power of providing my clients a warm, safe space without judgement, with an aim to build a relationship which will encourage the sharing of difficult thoughts and feelings.
Starting therapy can be a difficult decision- you may feel desperate and alone but reaching out for help is the most important step on the road to recovery. I am a qualified integrative therapist who advocates for celebrating our uniqueness. The base of my sessions is always Person-Centred; to listen, offering compassion and warmth. I also offer stress, anxiety and mindfulness techniques and other therapeutic approaches were appropriate. I have worked extensively with clients suffering from a wide range of issues including trauma, anxiety, and bereavement, and have much experience of working with the LGBTQ+ community
0161 524 0498
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Manchester M25
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Nigel Magowan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced psychotherapist and have been in full-time private practice in Manchester since 2002. I use a flexible integrative approach and offer both long-term psychotherapy and counselling, as well as short-term therapies. I integrate psychotherapy with CBT, EMDR, Somatic Therapies, DBT Skills, DBR, NLP and life coaching. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, PTSD, Complex PTSD, bereavement, BPD, depression, stress, abuse, generalised anxiety, OCD, public speaking, low self-esteem, relationship issues, shame, IBS and pain management. I am BACP and UKCP registered.
0161 696 3016
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Manchester M1
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Sue Antrobus
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello! I specialise in working with women who have depression, anxiety, stress, anger issues, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or who wish to explore and deal with trauma or abuse from their past and the impact it is having on their lives today. I have expertise in and I am certified in the clinical treatment of clients who present with complex psychological trauma. I believe the key to healing is in supporting you to transform how your mind, body and soul remembers what has happened to you. This involves bringing to consciousness your patterns and supporting you to heal, change and grow.
0161 850 3558
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Manchester M2
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Let's Talk to Change
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life tends to give us challenges and difficulties, and sometimes we struggle to know what to do. We become stuck with a problem and become anxious and depressed about it. Counselling can help you to find a way forward: to rediscover your own resources, to develop your personal strength and resiliance, to develop trust and change unhappy relationship patterns, better your communication, develop trust, adapt to life changes, or improve your relationship .
01942 925845
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Manchester M29
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Amanda Newell
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I offer a therapeutic relationship that is firmly rooted in respecting your wishes, maintaining confidentiality and giving you a safe non-judgemental space.
Do you feel out of touch with life and yourself? Do you feel a heaviness that you think will never lift? Do you feel that a ‘normal’, happy life is out of reach? It can feel like a life without anxiety, hopelessness and fear is impossible and that the experiences and relationships you yearn to fully enjoy and be present for are unattainable.
0161 524 1968
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Manchester M25
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Janet Fengeros
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals and couples and have a high success rate in supporting them to change.
You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or feeling confused that life, and relationships aren't turning out how you expected. We all find ourselves repeating unhelpful or painful patterns of behaviour sometimes, and feel unable to change them. In therapy these patterns are uncovered and you can learn how to change them to be a new, healthier and happier you, to enjoy a fuller life and healthier relationships. If you have not had therapy before give it a try. Everyone can benefit from therapy and improve their quality of life so don't hesitate to take the first step
0161 694 6449
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Manchester M21
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Adela Ramona Moldovan
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
A favorable and safe therapeutic relationship is a restorative and reparative experience.
My clinical experience as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
01707 242075
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Manchester M3
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Tammy Oluyori
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Through therapy and coaching I can help you improve your relationship with yourself which will positively affect your relationship with others (including work, education etc) and allow you to live a meaningful and purposeful life.
Many thanks for visiting my profile. I do understand how difficult it can sometimes be to admit to needing help and seeking the help that we need. This also makes it important that we find the right person who can offer the support needed. I am a Counselling psychologist with over 10 years experience working with children, adults and older adults in a variety of settings including the NHS and Private Practice. I am very passionate about helping people understand their experiences and helping them navigate the process of making positive and meaningful changes. Do get in touch to find out if I could be of help to you.
0161 524 0099
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Manchester M14
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Couples Counselling

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.