EMDR Counselling in Manchester
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The MindTraining Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
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I am Chartered (Academic) Psychologist teaching Applied Clinical psychology at a University in the NorthWest. I have Certificate and Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and am accredited
EMDR
trained. I work with adults and children with anxiety and depressive conditions such as generalised anxiety, OCD, phobias and panic attacks. I also work with people who have suffered from trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Fox Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
We are trained in a number of therapies, including CBT, CAT and
EMDR
.
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.
Manchester M3
& Online

Miftau Iddrisu
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,
EMDR
, schema therapist. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.

Kelly Savery
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use
EMDR
, Cognitive Analytical Therapy, compassion-focused and trauma-informed therapy.
If you are a trauma survivor, I see you. I’m here for you. I provide a safe space to explore what happened to you. Together, we’ll find ways to manage the psychological and physiological distress that is a result of trauma. You are not alone. My collaborative process creates a safe space for you to work through your traumatic experience(s) and come out stronger on the other side. I will empower you to make choices to live your life in accordance with your values and beliefs. I am an inclusive therapist and work with everyone who has experienced trauma, including marginalized and under-represented groups of people.
Waitlist for new clients

Mark Widdowson
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I have almost 30 years experience as a psychotherapist and have worked with an extensive range of issues and in many different settings over that time. I am currently a senior lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy at the university of Salford,associate director at The Berne Institute and director of Manchester Psychotherapy Foundation. I teach psychotherapists around Europe. After initially training in counselling, I then completed Transactional Analysis psychotherapy training. I am a teaching and supervising Transactional analyst. I am also a an accredited
EMDR
therapist. I tend to work in up to 20 session therapy formats

The Retreat Clinics Manchester - Adults & Children
Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
Our therapeutic team includes highly experienced clinicians working in a range of modalities: CBT, psychodynamic therapy; integrative therapy,
EMDR
, Compassion-Focused therapy, Psychosexual therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for individuals, Creative therapies- Art and Play, Transactional Analysis, Counselling and Psychiatry for adults.
Life can be complex, and so can mental health. This is why we have a range of different treatments and therapy approaches available, which we can tailor to suit your mental health needs. We put you at the heart of what we do. We offer choice and expert, individualised care for a very broad range of difficulties. We understand that seeking therapy can be daunting and that taking the first step can be a challenge. We work with you to design a bespoke approach to your therapy, based on exploring and understanding your concerns, needs, preferences and therapy goals.

Dr Charlie Ingham
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I can offer a range of psychological approaches and have undertaken training in a number of therapeutic models including compassion focused therapy,
EMDR
, and cognitive analytic therapy (CAT).
As a clinical psychologist I work in the NHS & private practice. I’m passionate about helping people to increase their sense of inner calm, improve relationships and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. A friendly and thoughtful person, people often describe me as a calming, containing presence. I primarily work with women who have experienced early life adversity or trauma, and who may now be wanting support to heal in order to parent their own children differently, to change patterns in relationships or to reach their potential for happiness and contentment. I have expertise in working with gender, sexual & relationship diversity.

Dr Lorna Robinson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am also a qualified
EMDR
therapist.
Hello, my name is Lorna and I'm here to help. Do you have a problem that you are finding hard to resolve or maybe feeling down, but unsure what the problem is. Either way I am here to support you and help you to make sense of your difficulties. I am gentle in nature, have much empathy and completely non- judgemental. I will create a warm, safe space enabling you to feel comfortable, allowing us to explore your difficulties and find solutions together.

Sarah Kilcullen
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialise in trauma and anxiety, and offer
EMDR
therapy specifically for trauma/PTSD.
I became a therapist because I like people - I like to understand their stories and how that has brought them to where they are. When you are feeling stuck because of anxiety or depression it is usually pretty difficult to believe anyone would want to listen. Well I do. I want to help you discover and explore the events, thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviour that have made you feel trapped so that you can make changes. Imagine being able to see your friends, attend events, even just sleep, without anxious or self critical thoughts wearing you down. That is what therapy with me can offer.

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

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.
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Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
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Psychosexual Therapy (trainee), CBT, ADHD informal assessment, ADHD Psychosocial Skills training,
EMDR
(trainee), and Qur'anic Coaching.
You did it! You’re finally putting yourself first and having the courage to take a chance and explore your thoughts and emotions. Feeling worried and anxious about the process is natural, but you’re not in this alone; we will take this journey together. I believe that my clients have the potential to know themselves better, and it is my role to help you heal through that knowledge and self-awareness, contributing towards their growth, and accessing their own wisdom.
Waitlist for new clients

Akoma Healing H'Arts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
By using art therapy or
EMDR
, I will work with you to manage your anxiety, work out what triggers your anxiety and help you to reduce the impact of distressing events in your life.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou. I would like to support you to tell your story.

Sarah Bruce
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I also treat trauma with
EMDR
therapy.
Is anxiety or excessive worry getting in the way for your? Are you stuck in a pattern of negative thinking? Or are you finding it hard to live with a traumatic event? Difficult thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming. This suggests you would benefit from structured therapy to learn some new ways of coping.

Chi Ko Psychosexual Relationship Therapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT Accred
Verified
Verified
For examples, he uses
EMDR
protocols to work with a range of conditions that relate to past and recent distressing events including sexual trauma, addictive behaviours, phobia, fear, betrayal, loss and PTSD.
Chi is a Psychotherapist, accredited by BACP and COSRT. He is a qualified Mental Health Practitioner with excellent working knowledge on a range of psychiatric and mental health conditions.

Joanne Crook
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
No avail.For over 26 years, in the NHS, I worked in a psychological therapies department as a Senior Psychological Counsellor, and as a Clinical Supervisor. Therapy with me will offer time in a reflective space away from family, friends and work, with a skilled therapist. As well as healing, therapy offers a place in which to understand yourself and your place in the world and the opportunity to find a new, more comfortable way of being. I have been a Senior Accredited member of the BACP for 20 years. I now work as an integrative psychological therapist, an
EMDR
Practitioner and a Clinical Supervisor, based in Worsley, Manchester.

Kevin Tm Dennison
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I am an established Integrative Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with adults. I use an eclectic mix of therapy to enable client to move forward with confidence. I am trained in
EMDR
, NLP Psychotherapy and have the use of many psychometrics to help clients understand themselves and work towards effective change. I have worked with many clients over the past 25 years and have established a style of therapy that is inclusive and successful in helping people unravel from issues and life's traumas. I am also an Executive Coach and work with many organisations in the North West.

Kingsley Ogun
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
This includes, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing(
EMDR
), Cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Motivational Interviewing & Life Coaching.
Are you struggling with trauma, low self esteem, depression, self sabotaging behaviours, obsessions ,anxiety, or major life events? There comes a time when these issues get on top of us , we feel stuck and need to make a change!. I am a Registered and fully accredited BABCP Psychotherapist and Core Mental Health Professional (NMC Registered) and I’d love to help you on your journey towards change and self-discovery. My goals are to help you understand yourself, life experience and your trauma on a deeper level then to help brake unhelpful cycles/ patterns of thoughts and behaviours creating a positive change.

Caroline Reed
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I qualified with MA in Clinical Social Work from the Ohio State University, and my interest in trauma and PTSD led me to continue my studies and gain post-masters qualifications in
EMDR
from the United States.
When we are struggling and in pain, the need to be heard, understood, to be appreciated and valued is crucial to our healing. I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals and groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions. I work collaboratively alongside you, providing guidance on your journey towards healing. You know your strengths, areas for personal growth and your feelings. I know how the mind works, about how to push through barriers that hold you back, about recovery and healing. Together we will embark on a journey that is beneficial to you.

South Manchester Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am an accredited
EMDR
therapist and have completed further training in mindfulness, CAT and DBT.
I am an experienced HCPC registered clinical psychologist with over 10 years post-qualification experience. Based in Didsbury, South Manchester, I offer psychological assessment and therapy to young people and adults. I have seen the transformative power of psychological therapy personally and in the hundreds of clients I have worked with over the years so I am passionate about my work. I understand the importance of providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgemental space for my clients. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, walking and yoga.
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EMDR Counsellors
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.