Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Counselling in Manchester
Are you feeling anxious in social situations? Do you find it hard to stop or control worry? Are you feeling low and stuck in a rut? Or experiencing low self-esteem? Perhaps you’re having panic attacks or intrusive thoughts that are worrying you. Maybe you have experienced a trauma that you’re struggling to process or a phobia you want to overcome. These common difficulties can impact on your enjoyment and achievements in life; leading to patterns of avoidance, procrastinating or a need to be in control.
Are you feeling anxious in social situations? Do you find it hard to stop or control worry? Are you feeling low and stuck in a rut? Or experiencing low self-esteem? Perhaps you’re having panic attacks or intrusive thoughts that are worrying you. Maybe you have experienced a trauma that you’re struggling to process or a phobia you want to overcome. These common difficulties can impact on your enjoyment and achievements in life; leading to patterns of avoidance, procrastinating or a need to be in control.
TLDR I mostly work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, and/or OCD stuff/intrusive thoughts, to better understand what's happening and find ways to improve things. I continue to learn to better support the people I work with, particularly around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, and neurodiversity.
TLDR I mostly work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, and/or OCD stuff/intrusive thoughts, to better understand what's happening and find ways to improve things. I continue to learn to better support the people I work with, particularly around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, and neurodiversity.
If you’ve found yourself here, something’s probably not quite right. Maybe you're overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or just not feeling like yourself. Reaching out for help isn't easy, and therapy can feel like a big step. I don’t promise to fix everything, but I do offer a focused, evidence-based approach in a supportive, down-to-earth space. You don’t need to have everything figured out before we begin. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s going on and work toward the changes that matter most to you.
If you’ve found yourself here, something’s probably not quite right. Maybe you're overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or just not feeling like yourself. Reaching out for help isn't easy, and therapy can feel like a big step. I don’t promise to fix everything, but I do offer a focused, evidence-based approach in a supportive, down-to-earth space. You don’t need to have everything figured out before we begin. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s going on and work toward the changes that matter most to you.
Deciding to come to therapy, and choosing a therapist, is an incredibly big decision. Over the years, I have found that a lot of my clients have not always had the best experience with practitioners, and this can cause significant anxiety when deciding to access therapy again. Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time, or you have had therapy before, I respect the care and time that is needed to find the right person for you. It is important for you to feel safe and valued for you to explore what is happening in your life. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you want to learn a little more about me and my approach.
Deciding to come to therapy, and choosing a therapist, is an incredibly big decision. Over the years, I have found that a lot of my clients have not always had the best experience with practitioners, and this can cause significant anxiety when deciding to access therapy again. Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time, or you have had therapy before, I respect the care and time that is needed to find the right person for you. It is important for you to feel safe and valued for you to explore what is happening in your life. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you want to learn a little more about me and my approach.
Hello. I am a compassionate, respectful, patient, attentive, understanding and containing therapist with a genuine wish to reduce distress and enable individuals to thrive.
Hello. I am a compassionate, respectful, patient, attentive, understanding and containing therapist with a genuine wish to reduce distress and enable individuals to thrive.
I use CBT/ ERP approaches depending on the issues we are working on together.
Have you found yourself feeling low, anxious, worried or unable to relax? Maybe you find certain situations highly stressful or maybe you have a phobia that is preventing you from living life to the full Maybe you’ve tried to overcome these fears before but it’s felt too overwhelming? Maybe there have been logistical barriers to you addressing your fears? You’re terrified of flying, but can’t afford the expensive courses. Or you have a presentation to give, and no way of practicing in front of an audience?
I offer VR assisted therapy to address these fears, all within the therapy room.
Contact me to arrange a
Consultation.
I use CBT/ ERP approaches depending on the issues we are working on together.
Have you found yourself feeling low, anxious, worried or unable to relax? Maybe you find certain situations highly stressful or maybe you have a phobia that is preventing you from living life to the full Maybe you’ve tried to overcome these fears before but it’s felt too overwhelming? Maybe there have been logistical barriers to you addressing your fears? You’re terrified of flying, but can’t afford the expensive courses. Or you have a presentation to give, and no way of practicing in front of an audience?
I offer VR assisted therapy to address these fears, all within the therapy room.
Contact me to arrange a
Consultation.
I am a Qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 10 years’ experience working within mental health. I have worked with a wide range of people to help them achieve their goals and obtain a more fulfilled life. I work with anxiety, depression, phobia, OCD, panic, trauma, social anxiety and confidence difficulties.
I am a Qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 10 years’ experience working within mental health. I have worked with a wide range of people to help them achieve their goals and obtain a more fulfilled life. I work with anxiety, depression, phobia, OCD, panic, trauma, social anxiety and confidence difficulties.
I am a consultant clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in NHS adult mental health services. My remit is the full range of common and more complex mental health problems in adults over 18 years. This includes all the various forms of mood and interpersonal difficulties. So whether it is a sense for you of feeling hampered in living and / relating, or of reeling from experiences endured, or of an inchoate sense of feeling adrift that is hard to put into words or simply a desire to understand yourself more deeply, it may be worth committing to a space where you can think freely about yourself and the life you want.
I am a consultant clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in NHS adult mental health services. My remit is the full range of common and more complex mental health problems in adults over 18 years. This includes all the various forms of mood and interpersonal difficulties. So whether it is a sense for you of feeling hampered in living and / relating, or of reeling from experiences endured, or of an inchoate sense of feeling adrift that is hard to put into words or simply a desire to understand yourself more deeply, it may be worth committing to a space where you can think freely about yourself and the life you want.
Welcome. I’m a warm and compassionate Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and groups. I also work in secondary care mental health services with people experiencing difficulties such as shame, self-criticism, dissociation, and relational challenges. I hold a non-pathologising view of distress and draw on a range of models to support meaningful change. I offer individual and group supervision to therapists and lead Internal Family Systems (IFS) practice groups.
Welcome. I’m a warm and compassionate Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and groups. I also work in secondary care mental health services with people experiencing difficulties such as shame, self-criticism, dissociation, and relational challenges. I hold a non-pathologising view of distress and draw on a range of models to support meaningful change. I offer individual and group supervision to therapists and lead Internal Family Systems (IFS) practice groups.
I support neurodivergent young adults who are ready to reclaim their identity following late-diagnosis, trauma, or chronic anxiety. If you're neurodivergent, you likely know what it’s like to feel different, constantly second-guess yourself, and be overwhelmed by emotions and feelings in your body. You may have spent most of your life surviving — trying your best to navigate school, friendships, and work. You haven't really had a chance to just... breathe. As an adult, you might be trying to understand who you are, make sense of things that happened in the past, and understand emotions that feel too much.
I support neurodivergent young adults who are ready to reclaim their identity following late-diagnosis, trauma, or chronic anxiety. If you're neurodivergent, you likely know what it’s like to feel different, constantly second-guess yourself, and be overwhelmed by emotions and feelings in your body. You may have spent most of your life surviving — trying your best to navigate school, friendships, and work. You haven't really had a chance to just... breathe. As an adult, you might be trying to understand who you are, make sense of things that happened in the past, and understand emotions that feel too much.
Are you feeling stuck! Sick of unwanted thoughts messing up your day or struggling with anxiety and needing some support. I work collaboratively and support clients each step of the way with their goals. Also, I work on individual needs tailoring my interventions to each problem. I work with a wide range of clients with various disorders working innovatively and creatively. I guide many clients to recovery by using a range of tailored CBT techniques. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthy coping strategies and work through trauma in a safe and constructive way.
Are you feeling stuck! Sick of unwanted thoughts messing up your day or struggling with anxiety and needing some support. I work collaboratively and support clients each step of the way with their goals. Also, I work on individual needs tailoring my interventions to each problem. I work with a wide range of clients with various disorders working innovatively and creatively. I guide many clients to recovery by using a range of tailored CBT techniques. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthy coping strategies and work through trauma in a safe and constructive way.
Hi, I'm Michelle, a children's CBT & EMDR therapist. I specialise in working with children between the ages of 5 & 18 suffering with PTSD & trauma/distress. I also work with adults. I treat various forms of anxiety (social, health, school, separation, worry, phobias, panic, perfectionism) and depression, self-esteem & OCD. I help with emotions: sadness, anger, guilt & fear. Symptoms of self harm & suicidal thoughts. If you or your child is struggling with: school/work, friendships, nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts then I am able to help. I've many years experience helping children & adults get their happiness back!
Hi, I'm Michelle, a children's CBT & EMDR therapist. I specialise in working with children between the ages of 5 & 18 suffering with PTSD & trauma/distress. I also work with adults. I treat various forms of anxiety (social, health, school, separation, worry, phobias, panic, perfectionism) and depression, self-esteem & OCD. I help with emotions: sadness, anger, guilt & fear. Symptoms of self harm & suicidal thoughts. If you or your child is struggling with: school/work, friendships, nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts then I am able to help. I've many years experience helping children & adults get their happiness back!
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?
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?
When life gets hard, compassionate, creative, evidence based therapy can help return a sense of ease.
I trained as a therapist after a long, rewarding career as a management consultant in the creative industries and property investment sector. I hold a postgrad level qualification in Integrative Psychotherapy. I am a qualified clinical Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist and an Anxiety UK recommended practitioner.
I'm now part of Didsbury Therapy Centre, Wilmslow Rd, a new specialist private practice. I also work as a lead psychotherapist in clinical trials developing treatments for psychiatric issues and disorders.
When life gets hard, compassionate, creative, evidence based therapy can help return a sense of ease.
I trained as a therapist after a long, rewarding career as a management consultant in the creative industries and property investment sector. I hold a postgrad level qualification in Integrative Psychotherapy. I am a qualified clinical Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist and an Anxiety UK recommended practitioner.
I'm now part of Didsbury Therapy Centre, Wilmslow Rd, a new specialist private practice. I also work as a lead psychotherapist in clinical trials developing treatments for psychiatric issues and disorders.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is to provide an empathic, safe and open space, enabling clients to develop awareness and understanding of complex psychological difficulties. I use this basic foundation to help clients (and the systems around them) work through these challenges by applying appropriate, evidenced-based intervention models in a gentle and collaborative way. I believe that while life inevitably entails a degree of trauma, tragedy or other adversity, therapy can help people find resilience and hope, thus supporting them to grow from these experiences and offering a path to a happier and more settled existence.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is to provide an empathic, safe and open space, enabling clients to develop awareness and understanding of complex psychological difficulties. I use this basic foundation to help clients (and the systems around them) work through these challenges by applying appropriate, evidenced-based intervention models in a gentle and collaborative way. I believe that while life inevitably entails a degree of trauma, tragedy or other adversity, therapy can help people find resilience and hope, thus supporting them to grow from these experiences and offering a path to a happier and more settled existence.
Are you wanting to be happier? Are feeling stuck in life and constantly procrastinating ? Are you feeling down, fed up, worried or stressed? Are you struggling with the demands of life and feeling overwhelmed? I understand as I've been there and so have many of the young people and Adults that I work with. Remember that you're not alone in this journey of life and the season will change. . I can help YOU to be the best version of yourself whilst overcoming emotional difficulties which may prevent YOU from achieving your potential and being happy.
Are you wanting to be happier? Are feeling stuck in life and constantly procrastinating ? Are you feeling down, fed up, worried or stressed? Are you struggling with the demands of life and feeling overwhelmed? I understand as I've been there and so have many of the young people and Adults that I work with. Remember that you're not alone in this journey of life and the season will change. . I can help YOU to be the best version of yourself whilst overcoming emotional difficulties which may prevent YOU from achieving your potential and being happy.
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.
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.
I offer a dedicated, online therapy space tailored for personalised, one-to-one sessions. At the heart of my approach is a focus on building a genuine therapeutic relationship through trust, empathy, and open dialogue. I specialise in helping men navigate challenges such as anxiety, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, and self-esteem issues through evidence-based therapies like CBT and EMDR. What sets my practice apart is my ability to draw on my own experiences as a man and a father, using an informal style. I believe that authentic connection built from real insights can transform even the most challenging journeys into meaningful growth.
I offer a dedicated, online therapy space tailored for personalised, one-to-one sessions. At the heart of my approach is a focus on building a genuine therapeutic relationship through trust, empathy, and open dialogue. I specialise in helping men navigate challenges such as anxiety, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, and self-esteem issues through evidence-based therapies like CBT and EMDR. What sets my practice apart is my ability to draw on my own experiences as a man and a father, using an informal style. I believe that authentic connection built from real insights can transform even the most challenging journeys into meaningful growth.
I am a Psychological Therapist specialising in trauma-informed, nervous system-based therapy, integrating, EMDR, CBT and Polyvagal-Informed approaches to support deep healing and lasting change. I have over 19 years clinical experience in both the public and private sector.
While trauma is a key area of expertise, I work with all common mental health concerns recognising that many symptoms are rooted in early experiences, stress, and trauma.
I take a neurobiological approach to healing, integrating brain, body, and the soul, to help clients make sense of their nervous system responses.
I am a Psychological Therapist specialising in trauma-informed, nervous system-based therapy, integrating, EMDR, CBT and Polyvagal-Informed approaches to support deep healing and lasting change. I have over 19 years clinical experience in both the public and private sector.
While trauma is a key area of expertise, I work with all common mental health concerns recognising that many symptoms are rooted in early experiences, stress, and trauma.
I take a neurobiological approach to healing, integrating brain, body, and the soul, to help clients make sense of their nervous system responses.
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Counsellors
Do I need exposure and response prevention therapy?
Many clients decide to seek help for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours when these symptoms are distressing enough to disrupt everyday life. Any thoughts or behaviours that cause friction in close relationships are also worth addressing. In addition, the client’s symptoms don’t have to be severe for them to benefit from ERP therapy.
Is exposure and response prevention therapy part of cognitive behavioural therapy?
Exposure and response prevention is one specific type of CBT that focuses on behavioural change in response to triggering stimuli. It is related to exposure therapy but adds an additional component of preventing compulsive and harmful responses.
How long does exposure and response prevention therapy take?
While every patient is different, exposure and response prevention therapy typically lasts around 12 sessions, although some treatments can take longer. A therapist will determine if the treatment is complete based on how the client faces their fears, particularly the strongest ones. When a client feels less anxiety about stimuli that once evoked terror or distress, that is generally an indication that they are nearing the end of ERP therapy.
What are the limitations of exposure and response prevention therapy?
The most common pitfalls of exposure and response prevention therapy include not addressing a client’s core fears, allowing the client to avoid their most distressing stimuli, and using imaginary exposure when the client requires real-life exposure (and vice versa). ERP therapy is most effective when the client commits to the full course of treatment; if the client stops early or doesn’t practice what they have learned outside of therapy sessions, they are less likely to have successful outcomes.