Couples Counselling in Manchester
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Paul Hammersley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I recently celebrated 25 years as a CBT therapist. I am now also qualified in EMDR In. addition my therapy practice I have taught CBT for many years. I was programme director for post graduate CBT training at Manchester and Lancaster Universities, I have lectured at most UK universities and also abroad in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Sweden, Spain, Holland and Brazil. I have been widely published on the
relationship
between negative life events and psychological distress including as a first author in The British journal of Psychiatry

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.

Mark Hamlin
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I support clients with diverse issues such as depression,
relationship
issues, overwhelm, addictions, difficult childhood experiences.
Are you struggling with something difficult in your life and need some support? I offer a space where you can be yourself, supporting you to find new ways to explore what's important. I am passionate about what I do, by the changes in behaviour, insights and new perspectives experienced by my clients. I'm a registered trainee Psychotherapist accredited by the UKCP and registered with the Gender Intelligence Network for Therapists and Counsellors.

J Rafiq
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I'm also an experienced
relationship
counsellor and offer therapy for
couples
having issues.
Throughout life we all suffer from personal, emotional and psychological issues. Usually we overcome these but sometimes we can get stuck, tangled up and become negatively affected. If you are finding yourself experiencing anxiety or depression, or struggling with any other issues, then know that help is always available. Whatever it is, I am here to listen attentively, with empathy, without any judgement, and in complete confidence. There are multiple approaches to counselling, but rather than push a particular one (that may not be suitable for you) I prefer we work together to decide which is the best way forward for you.

Shadowplay Counselling & Training
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
with people struggling to process traumatic experiences, especially those inflicted by others through child abuse and neglect, intimate
partner
abuse, sexual violence and damaging relationships.
Are things that have happened in your life preventing you living as you deserve to? Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or feeling numb and disconnected from others? Do you find you're reaching for alcohol, drugs, food, damaging relationships to try to feel better? Or did you grow up with a parent struggling in this way? You don't need to have suffered an obvious trauma or adversity to be be feeling fearful, despairing or battling with a low sense of self worth. Modern life is hard and the pressures sometimes difficult to navigate.

Simon Bentall
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I have worked with a lot of
couples
and children and offer a Person Centred approach.
I have been practicing as a full-time Counsellor for the past 16 years. 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, for the last 15 years, done short term EAP work in my private practice for a local housing association.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr Danielle Gerson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Looking for a compassionate, experienced, kind clinical psychologist? Perhaps you feel a bit stuck, as though you can't make sense of why you are feeling the way you are, or struggling to take the steps you need to move forwards? Do you feel low, anxious, a bit lost or guilty and are finding this is getting in the way of your life? Maybe you struggle with the idea that you do deserve a good and happy life. Have you had difficult life experiences that are still haunting you now and preventing you being the person you want to be? Do these difficulties impact on your
relationship
with yourself, and your
relationship
with others?

Austen Miall
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I offer a therapeutic
relationship
that is confidential, respectful and supportive where you can talk openly about your experiences and feelings without being judged.
My name is Austen and I provide Psychotherapy to individuals in Manchester City Centre and also Online. I qualified in 2011 and since then I have undertaken specialist training in the areas of Trauma, Emotional Regulation and Sexuality related problems. Trauma can take many forms; you might be struggling with the impact of childhood sexual abuse and neglect. Alternatively, isolation and shame as a teen may have lead you to lose yourself in sex or porn addiction. Many of my clients have previous experience of therapy and are now seeking a therapist with specific knowledge and experience and a therapeutic approach that is focused.

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".

Simon Bayley
With
couples
, I use Emotionally Focussed Therapy - you might have read about it in Sue Johnson's 'Hold Me Tight'.
I work with people from all walks and with many issues but all feel a need to change something in their lives. I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners. I have helped many clients deal with the issues arising from depression, self doubt, anxiety and trauma, or changing notions of self worth, especially in the face of work stress.

James Magee
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I have experience of working with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, PTSD, bereavement, trauma, self-esteem,
relationship
issues, unhelpful & intrusive thoughts, feeling sad, social anxiety, low self-confidence & sexual abuse.
Do you feel overwhelmed, numb, sad or maybe you’re finding everything a bit much? I understand what it’s like when you can’t see a way forward and you don’t feel heard. I can help you explore those thoughts and feelings in an empathic and non-judgemental space. I'm an integrative counsellor and I draw on various modalities & techniques to help clients emotionally process their issues and help create long term coping strategies. I work both short term and long term dependant upon clients needs & goals.
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Chloe Brew Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Starting a conversation with a friend,
partner
, family member or colleague can be difficult and a barrier to moving forward.
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 and move you towards a more enjoyable life.
Not accepting new clients

Philipp C. Berkovits
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Choosing a therapist can be a tricky task, there are just so many! As a guide, a big factor for therapeutic success is 'connection' - also known as 'the therapeutic alliance'. There is little you can see from a profile but perhaps take a moment to pause and check inwardly whether there is potential for a good therapeutic
relationship
. This practice is known as 'focusing'. I frequently use this method to help my clients access edge of awareness experiences that often were part of their life for many years. If you'd like to explore parts of yourself that you find burdening or at least unhelpful my approach may be of help.

Tracey Williams
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I understand that starting counselling or therapy can feel a bit like embarking on a new journey, when you can’t see where it leads. It can help to know that you’re not on that journey alone, and to work with a therapist who moves at a safe pace for you. The
relationship
between counsellor and client is incredibly important and you are probably looking for someone that makes you feel safe, accepted, and understood.
Waitlist for new clients

Sabrina Maynard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I do not view myself as the expert in the therapeutic
relationship
as I believe that with the right support and therapeutic
relationship
, the client can understand their difficulties and find their own solutions to the difficulties they are facing.
I have a passion for working with people whilst creating a safe environment to help clients to process and understand their feelings. I do not view myself as the expert in the therapeutic
relationship
as I believe that with the right support and therapeutic
relationship
, the client can understand their difficulties and find their own solutions to the difficulties they are facing.

Berny Sansome
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I will listen to what it is you need to bring to the therapeutic
relationship
with understanding and without judgement.
You may be experiencing anxiety, have family struggles, feeling sad or low, or finding the current economic or climate crisis overwhelming. As your person-centred counsellor I keep you, the client, at the centre of the therapeutic
relationship
. Counselling can be daunting, and sometimes you may not know what to expect. When you work with me, you will find a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space where you will be truly heard whether we work together face to face counselling, E-counselling or Walk & Talk. I work within the BACP Ethical Framework.

Lila Devaney-Khodja
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer face-to-face, telephone and online support with a range of issues such as
relationship
struggles, anxiety, depression and low mood, low self-esteem, big life changes, loss and bereavement, stress, work-life balance, trauma - to name a few. I also offer therapy sessions outside where we can talk whilst walking in nearby natural spaces. My core training is in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy, which provides practical approaches to understanding ourselves in relation to the situations we find ourselves in - so there is some emphasis on self-exploration.

Behnam Abdevand
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you having arguments, conflicts, miscommunication or no communication at all, etc. in your
relationship
? It's perfectly normal, these are what I deal with everyday, and I help
couples
to talk and communicate to each other in a different way. I use Imago
Relationship
Therapy with
couples
which helps you to improve your relationships and become closer to your
partner
. My role as an Imago therapist is to teach, support and guide you through the Imago Dialogue to deepen your communication and to make a good connection with each other.

Andrea Sarah Lawton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
People access therapy for many different reasons, but generally we are most likely to reach out for help when our usual coping strategies are no longer effective. At these times it is not always helpful to turn to family or friends, as their well-meaning support often fails to make us feel truly understood. As a therapist, I will not be directive in pushing forwards solutions, because I do not claim to know you better than you know yourself. My aim is to provide a safe and authentic
relationship
, where an exploration of the dynamics between us becomes a significant factor in the effectiveness of the therapy.

Lisa Berry
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have 7 years' experience in counselling adults and young people, in various settings that have included educational, third sector and private practice. I have worked with Employee Assistance Programmes for the last 4+ years, offering counselling and helpline support to employees of various organisations, including the Police and NHS. I previously worked for a charity supporting adult survivors of historical abuse, for which I underwent additional training. I have supported people experiencing various issues including depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma,
relationship
issues, stress, bereavement, and work-related issues.
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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.