Eating Disorders Counselling in Manchester

I am an experienced person centred practitioner with a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), achieved August 2020 and am currently working within the NHS providing specialist CBT for Eating Disorders . I have experiences of providing CBT treatment to adults in an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service and continue to do so. In doing so I have developed the skills needed to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships. I possess strong communication and active listening skills all of which has enabled me to devise action plans for the treatments we offer.

My name is Mark Owen and I am a BACP and COSRT registered Counsellor with a degree in Marriage and Family therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy. Since 2012 I have worked in a wide variety of therapeutic settings both private care and within the NHS including, general mental health services, Eating Disorders Clinic, Bereavement Counselling and a Sexual Health Clinic. There are many models of therapy and everyone responds differently to the various methods. Using an Integrative Model of therapy, which means I use a range of different models, allows me to design a more tailor made plan for you.

I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders , self harm, substance abuse, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.

It is very human to have psychological difficulties at various points in our lives. Difficult things can happen to us leaving us feeling scared and/ or low/ depressed. Society can also make us feel pressurised to look a certain way and we can feel pretty worthless if don't believe that we conform to these societal expectations. All of these can be both frightening and overwhelming, which makes it so important to have a calm, compassionate and skilful therapist to guide you towards recovery.

A highly qualified therapist who specialises in the areas of sex and porn addiction,sex therapy, couple therapy and eating disorders , and highly qualified in these areas as my training suggests. Vast experience ensures that I help my clients towards resolving their issues. I work with a broad spectrum of clients on a wide range of these issues. I offer a highly discreet, confidential and personalized approach delivered with compassion and understanding. Working with a sympathetic and non-judgemental attitude, I help achieve solutions to the issues you bring in a practical, down to earth way.

Are you struggling with issues related to low mood, worry, eating, relationships, or major life changes? I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist trained and registered with the HCPC and BPS, and I'm here to help. I can help you understand unhelpful coping patterns, manage difficult thoughts and learn different ways to cope with change. I implement evidence-based therapy methods tailored to you. My main therapy approaches are CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy. I offer online and telephone therapy from the comfort of your own home or anywhere that's convenient for you.

My desire is to see you thrive and I love supporting people on their journey of self discovery. I provide weekly individual and group psychotherapy on Zoom, and have over 15 years clinical experience working across mental health. If you consider yourself from a diverse background and would prefer a culturally nuanced approach. I run an affordable online private therapy group with expert mentors to support people who are experiencing mental health issues due to stress at work, bullying & microaggressions. I have also have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, anxiety, trauma and compulsive eating disorders .

Do you want clarity, to feel at ease, perhaps even be at peace with yourself, perhaps you struggle with relationships or expectations and pressures. Counselling and psychotherapy can offer an opportunity to learn about who you are, what makes you tick, how you react to others.

Modern life has become complex and ever-changing. It can leave you feeling unsatisfied or in distress without really knowing why. Things may just not feel right, or you may be battling an issue that you have been experiencing for years. You may have turned to ways of coping that you would like to change or explore. Counselling provides a safe space for you to unravel your thoughts and make sense of your world. I believe you are the expert of your experience; I will listen and assist you in exploring and understanding your world. Together we will work towards enabling you to live a life in line with your values and needs.

There are many reasons that people come to therapy. For some, it might be that past events are impacting life in the present. For others, it is a current issue that requires working through. I am trained in Integrative Transactional Analysis. I can offer you a private and confidential space to talk openly about what is concerning you. I have experience of working with: abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, divorce, eating disorders , employment difficulties, health related issues, mental health issues, OCD, parenting, relationships, self harm, separation, sexual assault, stress and trauma.

My name is Sophie Santolaria, trained in Scotland, Edinburgh, I obtained an International Master of Sciences in Art Psychotherapy in 2017. Since, I have worked in the areas of trauma, addictions, eating disorders , disability, child and adult protection, running groups and individual sessions. I have also worked successfully with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly, in various therapeutic settings ( NHS, charities, schools) and in multidisciplinary teams.

We all have times when we find it hard to cope. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do. It can help you develop positive strategies to get what you want out of life. How we think, feel and behave is part of being human. Problems can arise when we get 'stuck' in negative thought patterns; when our feelings are persistently overwhelming; when our behaviour is self-destructive and doesn't result in us getting what we need; when we worry about the future, dwell on the past and find it hard to live in the present. I believe the most important relationship we have is the relationship with ourself.

Winner of "Counselling Service of the Year 2020". Providing a range of evidence based treatments, but a warm, safe and comforting way of doing so. This allows me to help you reach your goals faster and feel better for doing so.

Working with young people and their families who have a wide range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Anger, Eating Disorders , Bereavement. and many more. I also have experience of working with organisations offering consultations for Children in the care system.

I help my clients to be ready for change I am there to help them reach their potential. Focusing on what they would like to achieve moving forward and what things from the past seem to be holding them back . Making realistic goals together and looking at how to remove the barriers to achieving those goals is key to the best Counselling experience. Taking things gently to explore what would help in the clients best interest and to build confidence to overcome challenges that are holding people back .

There are many difficulties in life that can feel overwhelming at times. Life circumstances or internal struggles can leave us feeling as if we are not getting what we should out of life and we want to be able to move forward. In all circumstances I believe passionately in the power of therapy to help enact positive change. The tools and skills you could learn with me can enable you to feel that you can live the rest of your life free from what has been holding you back. We would do this together working at your pace and always being in partnership.

Going round the circle, even though you do to get out? It can be frustrating and draining. Or maybe, you have been living a fulfilling, happy life up till now. But something happened and it changed the way you think and feel about yourself and the world around you. It can be confusing and scary. Maybe you feel, as if you were standing at the crossroads and were too afraid to choose your path. It can make you feel unable and hopeless.

I provide professional, caring and confidential counselling for individuals and Couples. My role as a psychotherapist is to help and support you, I work with a range of issues including bereavement, depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I am committed to the service I provide and work by exploring your world alongside you at your pace. First introductory call free: Tell 07985650159. Please follow up with a text message so I can get back to you at the earliest convenience.

Sometimes the difficulties you have in the present are influenced by how things have been for you in the past. How you have coped with the tough experiences, the beliefs you have developed about yourself and the world, your habitual responses. You want to improve things for yourself but you can't see a way through. Maybe you have tried other ways of getting better, maybe with some success, but the underlying problems just turn up in different ways. You are here because you know that you are not out of options. Online Psychotherapy has helped many people like you. And with me, you are in a safe pair of hands.