Couples Counselling in Manchester
I aim to create a therapeutic relationship that’s built on honesty, empathy, and authenticity.
I work with adults 18+. I have experience with emotional health, well-being, mid-life transitions, identity (all adult life stages), belonging, elder autonomy, autonomy, grief (including pet loss), relationship challenges, writer's block, sibling abuse, LGBTQIA+ communities, Britishness, mixed-heritage complex, and recovery from intimate partner abuse.
I aim to create a therapeutic relationship that’s built on honesty, empathy, and authenticity.
I work with adults 18+. I have experience with emotional health, well-being, mid-life transitions, identity (all adult life stages), belonging, elder autonomy, autonomy, grief (including pet loss), relationship challenges, writer's block, sibling abuse, LGBTQIA+ communities, Britishness, mixed-heritage complex, and recovery from intimate partner abuse.
Effective counselling relies on the therapeutic relationship of client & therapist.
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
Effective counselling relies on the therapeutic relationship of client & therapist.
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
Life gets overwhelming and having time to explore your feelings, frustrations and desired outcomes is crucial in finding happiness and building meaningful relationships.
Through my work, I have found that integrating therapy and coaching accelerates progress for my clients. I utilize a range of therapeutic techniques, as each of them helps to uncover something new about ourselves. Building personal boundaries, sense of belonging, positive self-perception, dealing with work burnout and loss are often themes of my work.
Life gets overwhelming and having time to explore your feelings, frustrations and desired outcomes is crucial in finding happiness and building meaningful relationships.
Through my work, I have found that integrating therapy and coaching accelerates progress for my clients. I utilize a range of therapeutic techniques, as each of them helps to uncover something new about ourselves. Building personal boundaries, sense of belonging, positive self-perception, dealing with work burnout and loss are often themes of my work.
I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners.
I help people adapt to changes - or loss - at work, at home, with partners or in culture, I help to make changes, too: it might be something immediate like a phobia or more long-term, like anxiety, pervasive self-criticism or depression. With trauma and the issues that underlie addiction, I might use EMDR.
I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners.
I help people adapt to changes - or loss - at work, at home, with partners or in culture, I help to make changes, too: it might be something immediate like a phobia or more long-term, like anxiety, pervasive self-criticism or depression. With trauma and the issues that underlie addiction, I might use EMDR.
Hi, I’m Rachel. Thank you for visiting my profile. I understand that seeking support can feel daunting, but I offer a warm, empathic and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, supported and safe. Together, we can explore the challenges that may be holding you back and find the right therapeutic approach for you. I have experience of fundraising and have appeared in Lancashire life after raising money for the Samaritans. I am also proud to have co-wrote an article on the Nigella Lawson story about controlling behaviour in the telegraph newspaper.
Hi, I’m Rachel. Thank you for visiting my profile. I understand that seeking support can feel daunting, but I offer a warm, empathic and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, supported and safe. Together, we can explore the challenges that may be holding you back and find the right therapeutic approach for you. I have experience of fundraising and have appeared in Lancashire life after raising money for the Samaritans. I am also proud to have co-wrote an article on the Nigella Lawson story about controlling behaviour in the telegraph newspaper.
I support individuals and couples who feel stuck, frustrated, overwhelmed or disconnected.
I’m a fully qualified MBACP Counsellor, Relationship Therapist, and Work/Life Coach. For over 15 years I've supported individuals, couples, groups, when working in mental health care, social care and educational settings e.g. for Manchester/Trafford Shared Services, various Well-Being Centres, Marriage, Relationship and DA/DV Support services and charities
I support individuals and couples who feel stuck, frustrated, overwhelmed or disconnected.
I’m a fully qualified MBACP Counsellor, Relationship Therapist, and Work/Life Coach. For over 15 years I've supported individuals, couples, groups, when working in mental health care, social care and educational settings e.g. for Manchester/Trafford Shared Services, various Well-Being Centres, Marriage, Relationship and DA/DV Support services and charities
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.
Life is difficult. Every day you face a thousand intangible threats to your mental well-being and self-esteem. Your brain reacts, creating a collection of sensations which we call anxiety. Sometimes you feel hopeless-there's no way out of trouble and you feel yourself becoming more withdrawn, isolated and depressed. Or, perhaps living with the person you love is impossible. Talking things over with family or friends can help. But you may have reasons why that's not appropriate or you need specific specialist help. Then is the time to speak with an impartial, trained, professional, in confidence.
Life is difficult. Every day you face a thousand intangible threats to your mental well-being and self-esteem. Your brain reacts, creating a collection of sensations which we call anxiety. Sometimes you feel hopeless-there's no way out of trouble and you feel yourself becoming more withdrawn, isolated and depressed. Or, perhaps living with the person you love is impossible. Talking things over with family or friends can help. But you may have reasons why that's not appropriate or you need specific specialist help. Then is the time to speak with an impartial, trained, professional, in confidence.
Individuals & couples.
Our work is tailored to your needs. Together, we'll deepen understanding, honour the strategies that have kept you safe, and create space for greater choice, self-compassion and connection. Alongside talking therapy, I may draw on mindfulness, grounding, guided relaxation, body awareness and psychoeducation to support lasting change.
Individuals & couples.
Our work is tailored to your needs. Together, we'll deepen understanding, honour the strategies that have kept you safe, and create space for greater choice, self-compassion and connection. Alongside talking therapy, I may draw on mindfulness, grounding, guided relaxation, body awareness and psychoeducation to support lasting change.
Hi. My name is Darron, I am based in Beswick, Manchester. It's not uncommon for individuals to experience stress and anxiety when life becomes complex and overwhelming. During such times, therapy serves as a valuable resource to help navigate and alleviate these challenging emotions. I actively and creatively collaborate with each client or supervisee to design and implement a personalized intervention to address their emotional or professional development needs. I create a space that is safe and accepting, where you can freely and creatively express yourself.
Hi. My name is Darron, I am based in Beswick, Manchester. It's not uncommon for individuals to experience stress and anxiety when life becomes complex and overwhelming. During such times, therapy serves as a valuable resource to help navigate and alleviate these challenging emotions. I actively and creatively collaborate with each client or supervisee to design and implement a personalized intervention to address their emotional or professional development needs. I create a space that is safe and accepting, where you can freely and creatively express yourself.
Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, OCD, or struggling to feel secure in your relationships.
I offer evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), tailored to your individual needs and goals. I help you understand the roots of your difficulties and develop practical tools to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. My approach is warm, structured, and grounded in clinical expertise. I create a safe, inclusive space where you are welcome.
Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, OCD, or struggling to feel secure in your relationships.
I offer evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), tailored to your individual needs and goals. I help you understand the roots of your difficulties and develop practical tools to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. My approach is warm, structured, and grounded in clinical expertise. I create a safe, inclusive space where you are welcome.
Relationships and Couples - I work with all kinds of relationships; partners, family members, or friendships.
Family Conflict & Estrangement - I specialise in working with people who are navigating family conflict and estrangement.
This is a complex issue that frequently involves painful feelings, of abandonment, anger or resentment, loss and grief, or shame.
I work with individuals and family pairs to help facilitate mutual understanding and explore whether there’s a way to repair or move forward together. I don’t take sides.
Relationships and Couples - I work with all kinds of relationships; partners, family members, or friendships.
Family Conflict & Estrangement - I specialise in working with people who are navigating family conflict and estrangement.
This is a complex issue that frequently involves painful feelings, of abandonment, anger or resentment, loss and grief, or shame.
I work with individuals and family pairs to help facilitate mutual understanding and explore whether there’s a way to repair or move forward together. I don’t take sides.
Additionally I have also worked with relationship issues, anxiety and depression.
Hi, if you are reading this, congratulations on taking the first step on reaching out for help. I imagine you are going through a rocky period, or maybe have come through a tough time and would like to reflect and feel emotionally stable again. Or perhaps you are simply interested in doing some work on resilience. Whatever your goal is I am here to support you in an empathic, supportive and confidential environment.
Additionally I have also worked with relationship issues, anxiety and depression.
Hi, if you are reading this, congratulations on taking the first step on reaching out for help. I imagine you are going through a rocky period, or maybe have come through a tough time and would like to reflect and feel emotionally stable again. Or perhaps you are simply interested in doing some work on resilience. Whatever your goal is I am here to support you in an empathic, supportive and confidential environment.
By getting to know you and developing our relationship, we will together help make sense of what brings you to counselling.
I'm really interested in people - who we are and why we become who we are. In order to understand ourselves it can help to talk about ourselves, our experiences and feelings. I can offer a safe, secure and non judgmental space where you can do this. Together we can work out why you have reached a point in your life that may be causing you problems, or why you may be feeling stuck. I work with people who are overwhelmed by their circumstances or feel anxious and depressed and find it difficult to move forward. Counselling can give you an opportunity to examine how you can change and improve your circumstances.
By getting to know you and developing our relationship, we will together help make sense of what brings you to counselling.
I'm really interested in people - who we are and why we become who we are. In order to understand ourselves it can help to talk about ourselves, our experiences and feelings. I can offer a safe, secure and non judgmental space where you can do this. Together we can work out why you have reached a point in your life that may be causing you problems, or why you may be feeling stuck. I work with people who are overwhelmed by their circumstances or feel anxious and depressed and find it difficult to move forward. Counselling can give you an opportunity to examine how you can change and improve your circumstances.
Individual & Couples Therapist with many years experience.
I have been a therapist for many years now, and have spent over 15 years of my adult life in accademia, whilst working as a professional, to refine my skill set and expertise. I specialise in: ADHD, Autism, Relationships, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Bereavement and Loss. Online, Face to Face and Phone Therapy Available.
Individual & Couples Therapist with many years experience.
I have been a therapist for many years now, and have spent over 15 years of my adult life in accademia, whilst working as a professional, to refine my skill set and expertise. I specialise in: ADHD, Autism, Relationships, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Bereavement and Loss. Online, Face to Face and Phone Therapy Available.
I'm Dr Sohbia Shoaib a highly skilled Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years working experience in mental health. In the NHS, forensic and private sector. I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT. I have expertise in completing a full range of assessments and interventions for clients who present from mild to severe/ complex mental health problems and psychological presentations e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, interpersonal difficulties and emotional dysregulation, personality disorder, substance misuse, bipolar, psychosis.
I'm Dr Sohbia Shoaib a highly skilled Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years working experience in mental health. In the NHS, forensic and private sector. I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT. I have expertise in completing a full range of assessments and interventions for clients who present from mild to severe/ complex mental health problems and psychological presentations e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, interpersonal difficulties and emotional dysregulation, personality disorder, substance misuse, bipolar, psychosis.
CBT Therapy Manchester (Individuals & Couples)
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Manchester M25
Relationship struggles?
I specialise in helping couples to reconnect through Imago couple therapy. I also specialise in helping clients struggling with anxiety, worry & stress.
Relationship struggles?
I specialise in helping couples to reconnect through Imago couple therapy. I also specialise in helping clients struggling with anxiety, worry & stress.
Every relationship has its ups and downs, but you have the strength to overcome them.
My role is to help guide the process, but the real work and transformation come from your dedication and willingness to grow together. Whether you’re seeking better communication, rebuilding trust, or deepening your bond, you already have the potential to make meaningful changes.
Every relationship has its ups and downs, but you have the strength to overcome them.
My role is to help guide the process, but the real work and transformation come from your dedication and willingness to grow together. Whether you’re seeking better communication, rebuilding trust, or deepening your bond, you already have the potential to make meaningful changes.
I have been working full-time as a psychotherapist since 2002 and have over 16,000 clinical hours of experience. Trained in a number of different types of therapy, I offer a huge depth of experience, formerly as a Senior Psychotherapist with a community mental health team (CMHT) within the NHS and now as a psychotherapist in private practice. Additionally, as I have an unusual dual training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy, I am uniquely placed to offer a flexible and powerful approach to psychotherapy.
I have been working full-time as a psychotherapist since 2002 and have over 16,000 clinical hours of experience. Trained in a number of different types of therapy, I offer a huge depth of experience, formerly as a Senior Psychotherapist with a community mental health team (CMHT) within the NHS and now as a psychotherapist in private practice. Additionally, as I have an unusual dual training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy, I am uniquely placed to offer a flexible and powerful approach to psychotherapy.
I am an Accredited CBT Therapist, an Accredited Integrative Counsellor, EMDR Practitioner, Couple and Relationship Therapist, Mental Health Practitioner, and an experienced Clinical Supervisor.
I can work with you on a step-by-step approach to finding solutions, i am also able to ensure that there is no relapse on issues you bring to therapy. I work with client using various therapy models thereby ensuring that we achieve the expected catharsis.
I am an ASD and ADHD Assessor trained in the use of DIVA-2 & 5, ADOS-2 and ADI-R.
I am an Accredited CBT Therapist, an Accredited Integrative Counsellor, EMDR Practitioner, Couple and Relationship Therapist, Mental Health Practitioner, and an experienced Clinical Supervisor.
I can work with you on a step-by-step approach to finding solutions, i am also able to ensure that there is no relapse on issues you bring to therapy. I work with client using various therapy models thereby ensuring that we achieve the expected catharsis.
I am an ASD and ADHD Assessor trained in the use of DIVA-2 & 5, ADOS-2 and ADI-R.
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FAQ - About Couples Therapy
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.