Female Counselling in Manchester
Therapy can be a big investment in yourself and your future. An intentional space to tend to your inner world, away from performance and expectation. Engaging in this process can feel vulnerable. It’s not always easy to slow down and connect with yourself, especially when you are used to managing, achieving, or leading. It’s important to feel your therapist can ‘hold’ you during this. There may be things blocking your ability to live and experience things fully. In this therapy, we look at what shifts as you begin to reconnect with your own pace, values, and power.
Therapy can be a big investment in yourself and your future. An intentional space to tend to your inner world, away from performance and expectation. Engaging in this process can feel vulnerable. It’s not always easy to slow down and connect with yourself, especially when you are used to managing, achieving, or leading. It’s important to feel your therapist can ‘hold’ you during this. There may be things blocking your ability to live and experience things fully. In this therapy, we look at what shifts as you begin to reconnect with your own pace, values, and power.
I offer a safe space to talk about the things that are getting in the way of you reaching your potential. My goal is to equip you to become your own therapist, so that you can continue your journey of development beyond completing a course of therapy with me.
I offer a safe space to talk about the things that are getting in the way of you reaching your potential. My goal is to equip you to become your own therapist, so that you can continue your journey of development beyond completing a course of therapy with me.
What’s no longer working for you? What do you want more of?
Perhaps you’re here because you’ve been asking yourself these questions and you’re struggling to find your answers. Maybe something just feels…off, and you would like help to get back on track.
Maybe you’re questioning your identity or feeling disconnected.
Drop me an email and together we can explore these kinds of questions and begin curating a life that feels more aligned with who you really are.
What’s no longer working for you? What do you want more of?
Perhaps you’re here because you’ve been asking yourself these questions and you’re struggling to find your answers. Maybe something just feels…off, and you would like help to get back on track.
Maybe you’re questioning your identity or feeling disconnected.
Drop me an email and together we can explore these kinds of questions and begin curating a life that feels more aligned with who you really are.
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.
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.
I’m a calm, kind and compassionate therapist who believes that every person deserves a space to feel seen, heard and supported. I utilise trauma informed and person-centred approaches to provide tailored Art Therapy.
In sessions I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental environment where you can explore thoughts and feelings through both art making and conversation. You don’t need any artistic skill, just a willingness to explore at your own pace.
If you’re looking for a therapist who values person-centred, creative and empowering care, I’d be honoured to support you on your journey.
I’m a calm, kind and compassionate therapist who believes that every person deserves a space to feel seen, heard and supported. I utilise trauma informed and person-centred approaches to provide tailored Art Therapy.
In sessions I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental environment where you can explore thoughts and feelings through both art making and conversation. You don’t need any artistic skill, just a willingness to explore at your own pace.
If you’re looking for a therapist who values person-centred, creative and empowering care, I’d be honoured to support you on your journey.
Sometimes life experiences can become overwhelming and feel too much to cope with. This can lead to us to feeling worthless, vulnerable and isolated. Sometimes we need somebody who will listen to us without judgement to help us work through things to lead to a better understanding of ourselves and our experiences and sometimes just hold our hand whilst we sit in that darkness.
Sometimes life experiences can become overwhelming and feel too much to cope with. This can lead to us to feeling worthless, vulnerable and isolated. Sometimes we need somebody who will listen to us without judgement to help us work through things to lead to a better understanding of ourselves and our experiences and sometimes just hold our hand whilst we sit in that darkness.
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.
It’s okay if you don’t have the words yet, many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unsure of where to begin. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-worth, cultural pressures, relationship issues, or a general feeling of “not being okay,” I offer a space where we can make sense of things together.
I tailor therapy to your individual needs by drawing from different approaches, Person-Centred, CBT, and Psychodynamic. Therapy with me is not one-size-fits-all. It’s grounded, compassionate, and led by what matters most to you.
It’s okay if you don’t have the words yet, many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unsure of where to begin. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-worth, cultural pressures, relationship issues, or a general feeling of “not being okay,” I offer a space where we can make sense of things together.
I tailor therapy to your individual needs by drawing from different approaches, Person-Centred, CBT, and Psychodynamic. Therapy with me is not one-size-fits-all. It’s grounded, compassionate, and led by what matters most to you.
The changes we dread most may contain our salvation - Barbara Kingsolver.
Hello and welcome to my page. My name is Didde and I'm glad you're here. If you're feeling lost, stressed, anxious, that there's something missing in your life or that you don't belong, I'm here to listen and to help. If you are experiencing feelings of shame or loneliness, I'm here to work with you so that you can connect with yourself and others and free yourself from past influences and strategies that no longer serve you. Together we will explore your history and uncover the patterns that are holding you back from leading a more authentic, fulfilled life.
The changes we dread most may contain our salvation - Barbara Kingsolver.
Hello and welcome to my page. My name is Didde and I'm glad you're here. If you're feeling lost, stressed, anxious, that there's something missing in your life or that you don't belong, I'm here to listen and to help. If you are experiencing feelings of shame or loneliness, I'm here to work with you so that you can connect with yourself and others and free yourself from past influences and strategies that no longer serve you. Together we will explore your history and uncover the patterns that are holding you back from leading a more authentic, fulfilled life.
Hello. There might be several reasons why you are looking to start therapy:
Maybe you feel stuck and don’t know how to overcome a difficult situation.
Or why the same things seem to be happening to you.
You might be wondering 'what is wrong with me?'.
Maybe you feel very sad and like you’re carrying heavy baggage.
Stress might be a bit too much and you wish you could stop the race inside you.
Maybe you just want to feel better.
Maybe you are not sure, but you feel that all is not ok.
And maybe all the above at the same time.
Hello. There might be several reasons why you are looking to start therapy:
Maybe you feel stuck and don’t know how to overcome a difficult situation.
Or why the same things seem to be happening to you.
You might be wondering 'what is wrong with me?'.
Maybe you feel very sad and like you’re carrying heavy baggage.
Stress might be a bit too much and you wish you could stop the race inside you.
Maybe you just want to feel better.
Maybe you are not sure, but you feel that all is not ok.
And maybe all the above at the same time.
Hi, I'm Lucy Smith, Lead Psychotherapist at Manchester Therapy for you. My role as a psychotherapist is to help and support you through life's challenges. Book your free 30 minute consultation www.therapyformanchester.co.uk
Hi, I'm Lucy Smith, Lead Psychotherapist at Manchester Therapy for you. My role as a psychotherapist is to help and support you through life's challenges. Book your free 30 minute consultation www.therapyformanchester.co.uk
I am a fully qualified BACP Accredited counsellor who has 18years experience counselling children and young people in schools and sixth form college.
In my service I provide a safe and confidential space in which a young person can safely and freely explore their feelings surrounding any issue(s) they may have.
I will gently help them to talk about what is on their mind, and in doing this they will hopefully be able to come to a better understanding of themselves and their feelings and behaviours.
My aim is that through counselling, a young person starts to feel calmer, happier and more confident in themselves.
I am a fully qualified BACP Accredited counsellor who has 18years experience counselling children and young people in schools and sixth form college.
In my service I provide a safe and confidential space in which a young person can safely and freely explore their feelings surrounding any issue(s) they may have.
I will gently help them to talk about what is on their mind, and in doing this they will hopefully be able to come to a better understanding of themselves and their feelings and behaviours.
My aim is that through counselling, a young person starts to feel calmer, happier and more confident in themselves.
Sometimes the road gets rough, and the things we've always found so easy to do suddenly become overwhelming, that's when we need someone to talk to; Someone to listen and possibly shed a light in the darkness. Or maybe even someone just to be there.
Sometimes the road gets rough, and the things we've always found so easy to do suddenly become overwhelming, that's when we need someone to talk to; Someone to listen and possibly shed a light in the darkness. Or maybe even someone just to be there.
We accumulate ways of being in the world that supported us in the past but, perhaps, don’t serve us now. This may be held in our bodies, thoughts, emotions, and the way that we relate to ourself and others. Therapy is a process of exploring this together with a balance of safety and challenge. I have experienced personally and with others how this can facilitate deepening self awareness, processing old wounds, and living more authentically. I am warm and openminded, and I am committed to being honest because I believe that it is paramount to enabling trust to develop. I meet you as my genuine self, rather than in ‘role’.
We accumulate ways of being in the world that supported us in the past but, perhaps, don’t serve us now. This may be held in our bodies, thoughts, emotions, and the way that we relate to ourself and others. Therapy is a process of exploring this together with a balance of safety and challenge. I have experienced personally and with others how this can facilitate deepening self awareness, processing old wounds, and living more authentically. I am warm and openminded, and I am committed to being honest because I believe that it is paramount to enabling trust to develop. I meet you as my genuine self, rather than in ‘role’.
There is hope even if your brain tells you there isn't, and it is my job as a counsellor to help you see it. It is usually buried somewhere under layers of shame, self-criticism and feeling not good enough. We will work together to help you feel a deeper sense of fulfilment and control over your life. With the right support and tools, you can overcome challenges and lead a more balanced and satisfying life, even if now it seems impossible.
There is hope even if your brain tells you there isn't, and it is my job as a counsellor to help you see it. It is usually buried somewhere under layers of shame, self-criticism and feeling not good enough. We will work together to help you feel a deeper sense of fulfilment and control over your life. With the right support and tools, you can overcome challenges and lead a more balanced and satisfying life, even if now it seems impossible.
I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD, bereavement and the effects of domestic abuse and relationship issues. My approach is grounded in empathy and understanding, offering a non-judgmental space for healing and personal growth. I offer in-person sessions, my therapy room is comfortable and private set off road. Transactional analysis (TA) is a Taking therapy and can help you understand and cope with mental and emotional problems. It can help you identify patterns in your thoughts and feelings and work out where negative feelings come from.
I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD, bereavement and the effects of domestic abuse and relationship issues. My approach is grounded in empathy and understanding, offering a non-judgmental space for healing and personal growth. I offer in-person sessions, my therapy room is comfortable and private set off road. Transactional analysis (TA) is a Taking therapy and can help you understand and cope with mental and emotional problems. It can help you identify patterns in your thoughts and feelings and work out where negative feelings come from.
How do you really feel? What do you think it would feel like to be able to express yourself without fear? Without judgement? Can you express your emotions, whether it’s sadness, depression, anxiety or feeling lost ? Do you need someone to help you work through your issue or concern? Do you need support making changes to enable you to live a happier and more fulfilling life?
How do you really feel? What do you think it would feel like to be able to express yourself without fear? Without judgement? Can you express your emotions, whether it’s sadness, depression, anxiety or feeling lost ? Do you need someone to help you work through your issue or concern? Do you need support making changes to enable you to live a happier and more fulfilling life?
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.
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.
Calming Minds Soothing Souls Therapies MBACP
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Manchester M2
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Hello, I`m Andrea. We will work together to change your life, response, thinking patterns, and habits or improve your mental and emotional well-being. First, we discover your specific needs and then find the most suitable therapy style for you (psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, counselling or coaching). The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available too. More details are on my website, or you can always contact me for more information.
Hello, I`m Andrea. We will work together to change your life, response, thinking patterns, and habits or improve your mental and emotional well-being. First, we discover your specific needs and then find the most suitable therapy style for you (psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, counselling or coaching). The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available too. More details are on my website, or you can always contact me for more information.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.