LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Manchester

I'm Joe, a Gestalt Psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer an open-minded and non-judgemental space for you to be fully seen whilst you gently explore areas of your life where you may feel stuck, supporting you to bring awareness and self-acceptance to your experience in order to live in a more meaningful and fulfilling way.
I am passionate about supporting people to embrace their uniqueness and live to their full potential by compassionately letting go of ways of being which no longer serve them. I offer a free 30-minute first session to see how we feel working together. If you would like to chat please get in touch.
I'm Joe, a Gestalt Psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer an open-minded and non-judgemental space for you to be fully seen whilst you gently explore areas of your life where you may feel stuck, supporting you to bring awareness and self-acceptance to your experience in order to live in a more meaningful and fulfilling way.
I am passionate about supporting people to embrace their uniqueness and live to their full potential by compassionately letting go of ways of being which no longer serve them. I offer a free 30-minute first session to see how we feel working together. If you would like to chat please get in touch.

Cheshire Psychotherapies and Mental Health Ltd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Manchester M16
I am an Accredited CBT Therapist, an Accredited Integrative Counsellor, EMDR Practitioner, Couple and Relationship Therapist, Mental Health Practitioner, and an experienced Clinical Supervisor. I am here to offer you the space to explore your feelings, wishes and situation. I work from the client's perspective and very experienced in working with a wide variety of people and issues. I am first and foremost a helper, someone you can trust and relate well with on any issue. Having worked in various IAPTs and CAMHS services across the United Kingdom and overseas am able to work collaboratively and offer bespoke interventions to help.
I am an Accredited CBT Therapist, an Accredited Integrative Counsellor, EMDR Practitioner, Couple and Relationship Therapist, Mental Health Practitioner, and an experienced Clinical Supervisor. I am here to offer you the space to explore your feelings, wishes and situation. I work from the client's perspective and very experienced in working with a wide variety of people and issues. I am first and foremost a helper, someone you can trust and relate well with on any issue. Having worked in various IAPTs and CAMHS services across the United Kingdom and overseas am able to work collaboratively and offer bespoke interventions to help.

If you're tired of battling stress, overwhelm, anxiety or if you're frustrated because you can't seem to be as productive or confident as you want, or need, to be then hypnotherapy can work amazingly well for you. Your subconscious is in the driving seat and while it tries to help you feel safe and survive, it can also hinder you too. Often we aren't entirely aware, at a conscious level, why we're struggling or stuck in self-sabotaging behaviour patterns. Hypnotherapy is able to reach your subconscious and work with it to correct course, allowing you to achieve what you want.
If you're tired of battling stress, overwhelm, anxiety or if you're frustrated because you can't seem to be as productive or confident as you want, or need, to be then hypnotherapy can work amazingly well for you. Your subconscious is in the driving seat and while it tries to help you feel safe and survive, it can also hinder you too. Often we aren't entirely aware, at a conscious level, why we're struggling or stuck in self-sabotaging behaviour patterns. Hypnotherapy is able to reach your subconscious and work with it to correct course, allowing you to achieve what you want.

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.

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.

Are you a creative soul feeling lost, stuck, anxious, exhausted or blocked? Do you find yourself more reactive than you'd like, with less energy to pursue what truly matters? For those of us with busy minds and full lives, breaking free from physical tension and emotional hurdles can feel overwhelming. Maybe you sense there’s more you could do, more you could give and express—but doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs keep holding you back. As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist & Somatic Breathworker, I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential trauma-informed space to move beyond the limitations of the mind and words.
Are you a creative soul feeling lost, stuck, anxious, exhausted or blocked? Do you find yourself more reactive than you'd like, with less energy to pursue what truly matters? For those of us with busy minds and full lives, breaking free from physical tension and emotional hurdles can feel overwhelming. Maybe you sense there’s more you could do, more you could give and express—but doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs keep holding you back. As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist & Somatic Breathworker, I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential trauma-informed space to move beyond the limitations of the mind and words.

At certain points in our lives, we might find ourselves in what may seem like an unbreakable cycle of self-destructive behaviours, overwhelming emotions and a sense of disconnect to those around us, or perhaps even within ourselves. If you’re reading this, it is likely that you currently find yourself somewhere within that cycle or you may have feelings of anxiety, depression or low self-worth. You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, intrusive and obsessive thoughts, self-harm, child-hood trauma or grief. Whatever the reason may be, I just want to firstly remind you that you are not alone.
At certain points in our lives, we might find ourselves in what may seem like an unbreakable cycle of self-destructive behaviours, overwhelming emotions and a sense of disconnect to those around us, or perhaps even within ourselves. If you’re reading this, it is likely that you currently find yourself somewhere within that cycle or you may have feelings of anxiety, depression or low self-worth. You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, intrusive and obsessive thoughts, self-harm, child-hood trauma or grief. Whatever the reason may be, I just want to firstly remind you that you are not alone.

Welcome to counselling with Fawn. I work with clients who are living with the impacts of trauma, suffering with anxiety, feeling unable to cope with everyday life and many more listed below. I am dedicated to a compassionate approach to healing, providing a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your feelings. Reaching out can feel daunting and takes courage, I am here to support you. I will guide you towards living a more fulfilling life, building resilience and empowering you to take control of your feelings and behaviour. This takes place by safely exploring, discovering and understanding your innermost thoughts and feelings.
Welcome to counselling with Fawn. I work with clients who are living with the impacts of trauma, suffering with anxiety, feeling unable to cope with everyday life and many more listed below. I am dedicated to a compassionate approach to healing, providing a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your feelings. Reaching out can feel daunting and takes courage, I am here to support you. I will guide you towards living a more fulfilling life, building resilience and empowering you to take control of your feelings and behaviour. This takes place by safely exploring, discovering and understanding your innermost thoughts and feelings.

Life can sometimes feel unmanageable, we can feel low and isolated and unsure of who to turn to. When we feel stuck in certain situations and these begin impacting on our mood and our behaviour, we can often need the support of an outside source to help us look at our situation more clearly and to help us regain control. This is where an experienced counsellor can really help. "My therapist has been a great help, a good listener, and has given me an insight into who I really am....I'm sure I will be better for her sound counselling."
Life can sometimes feel unmanageable, we can feel low and isolated and unsure of who to turn to. When we feel stuck in certain situations and these begin impacting on our mood and our behaviour, we can often need the support of an outside source to help us look at our situation more clearly and to help us regain control. This is where an experienced counsellor can really help. "My therapist has been a great help, a good listener, and has given me an insight into who I really am....I'm sure I will be better for her sound counselling."

Hello, I’m Gurleen, a psychodynamic psychotherapist here to support you on a profound journey of self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. My specialisation lies in helping individuals navigate complex issues of identity—be it sexual/gender identity, racial or dual identities—as well as guiding those who feel displaced as immigrants or expats. Additionally, I focus on self-empowerment, helping people recover from traumatic experiences, toxic relationships, and childhood trauma.
Hello, I’m Gurleen, a psychodynamic psychotherapist here to support you on a profound journey of self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. My specialisation lies in helping individuals navigate complex issues of identity—be it sexual/gender identity, racial or dual identities—as well as guiding those who feel displaced as immigrants or expats. Additionally, I focus on self-empowerment, helping people recover from traumatic experiences, toxic relationships, and childhood trauma.

Are you tired of feeling this way? I can help with longer term counselling, solution focused Single Session Therapy or Rewind Trauma Therapy.
Rewind can help move unwanted recurring traumatic memories into longer term memory, so that it feels as though it has been placed in a filing cabinet and only accessed by choice.
Single session therapy is excellent for tackling an issue, exploring solutions in one session.
Longer term counselling is offered for various issues such as loss, depression and anxiety or low self esteem.
All sessions are delivered online, and online counselling is proven to be as effective as face to face.
Are you tired of feeling this way? I can help with longer term counselling, solution focused Single Session Therapy or Rewind Trauma Therapy.
Rewind can help move unwanted recurring traumatic memories into longer term memory, so that it feels as though it has been placed in a filing cabinet and only accessed by choice.
Single session therapy is excellent for tackling an issue, exploring solutions in one session.
Longer term counselling is offered for various issues such as loss, depression and anxiety or low self esteem.
All sessions are delivered online, and online counselling is proven to be as effective as face to face.

I work mostly with young people and men struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, OCD & trauma. I have a relaxed and informal approach, focusing on building a solid relationship with my clients that acts as the foundation for the work we do in therapy. Most of my clients are professionals who are motivated to make changes to improve their quality of life. I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist and EMDR therapist. I also have training in other modalities (DBT, ACT and mindfulness) which I pull techniques or strategies from to tailor therapy to my client's needs.
I work mostly with young people and men struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, OCD & trauma. I have a relaxed and informal approach, focusing on building a solid relationship with my clients that acts as the foundation for the work we do in therapy. Most of my clients are professionals who are motivated to make changes to improve their quality of life. I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist and EMDR therapist. I also have training in other modalities (DBT, ACT and mindfulness) which I pull techniques or strategies from to tailor therapy to my client's needs.

Are you feeling anxious, lost, depressed, lonely or stuck? Is life overwhelming you? Do you feel like there are things in your past you need to talk about? Trauma, depression and anxiety can feel physically as well as emotionally overwhelming, and it can be hard to take the time to really focus on ourselves and listen to what we need. I work in a non judgemental way, and value inclusively.
Are you feeling anxious, lost, depressed, lonely or stuck? Is life overwhelming you? Do you feel like there are things in your past you need to talk about? Trauma, depression and anxiety can feel physically as well as emotionally overwhelming, and it can be hard to take the time to really focus on ourselves and listen to what we need. I work in a non judgemental way, and value inclusively.

I love my work as a counsellor and consider myself very lucky to have supported so many clients over the years. I believe challenges are easier to face with a companion and this is where I can be of help.
I work with a wide range of concerns but have a particular passion for working with loss and neurodiversity.
I love my work as a counsellor and consider myself very lucky to have supported so many clients over the years. I believe challenges are easier to face with a companion and this is where I can be of help.
I work with a wide range of concerns but have a particular passion for working with loss and neurodiversity.

I have been practicing as a full-time Counsellor since 2002. 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, since 2003, done short term EAP work in my private practice for a local housing association.
I have been practicing as a full-time Counsellor since 2002. 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, since 2003, done short term EAP work in my private practice for a local housing association.

I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and a Registered Mental Health Nurse. I specialise in working with anxious deep-thinkers and neurodivergent minds who are looking for a safe space to overcome anxiety, regulate their nervous system, and reclaim their identity. Perhaps your life has become restricted by your mental health or your life is not aligned with who you truly are or want to be. I want to help you break the cycle. I am an ADHDer so I am passionate about adapting therapy to meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals; working with your brain - not against it.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and a Registered Mental Health Nurse. I specialise in working with anxious deep-thinkers and neurodivergent minds who are looking for a safe space to overcome anxiety, regulate their nervous system, and reclaim their identity. Perhaps your life has become restricted by your mental health or your life is not aligned with who you truly are or want to be. I want to help you break the cycle. I am an ADHDer so I am passionate about adapting therapy to meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals; working with your brain - not against it.

Do your suffer with anxiety and do you want help, then I am able to help with this. Anxiety can plague you throughout your life. If this describes you then I can help you understand the reasons why. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences.
Do your suffer with anxiety and do you want help, then I am able to help with this. Anxiety can plague you throughout your life. If this describes you then I can help you understand the reasons why. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences.

I work in a structured, compassionate and supportive way to help you overcome overwhelming emotions such as anxiety, depression, anger, jealousy, guilt and shame, and find greater clarity and fulfilment. My approach will help you make these complex issues more manageable and we can start to address them bit by bit. I will share insights, offer practical strategies and work with you to access your own inner resources, take action and make real changes in your life.
I work in a structured, compassionate and supportive way to help you overcome overwhelming emotions such as anxiety, depression, anger, jealousy, guilt and shame, and find greater clarity and fulfilment. My approach will help you make these complex issues more manageable and we can start to address them bit by bit. I will share insights, offer practical strategies and work with you to access your own inner resources, take action and make real changes in your life.

Feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or like something's missing? Whether you're living with anxiety, ADHD, or grief, you're not alone. These struggles can appear as racing thoughts, restlessness, sadness, guilt, or numbness - affecting sleep, focus, relationships, and your sense of self.
You may be grieving a loved one, a breakup, or the life you imagined. Or maybe you're simply worn out from trying to hold it all together.
In our work together, I offer a calm, compassionate space to help you understand your emotions, explore your experiences, and find practical ways to navigate life with more clarity, confidence, and self-kindness.
Feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or like something's missing? Whether you're living with anxiety, ADHD, or grief, you're not alone. These struggles can appear as racing thoughts, restlessness, sadness, guilt, or numbness - affecting sleep, focus, relationships, and your sense of self.
You may be grieving a loved one, a breakup, or the life you imagined. Or maybe you're simply worn out from trying to hold it all together.
In our work together, I offer a calm, compassionate space to help you understand your emotions, explore your experiences, and find practical ways to navigate life with more clarity, confidence, and self-kindness.

Hi, I'm Charlotte. I am a psychotherapist and coach, with a background in Mental Health Nursing. As a late-diagnosed ADHDer I understand the unique strengths and challenges of being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world. Maybe you are starting to identify as Neurodivergent, or have been recently diagnosed as ADHD, AuDHD or autistic, and you're trying to make sense of your life story from this new perspective? Therapy is a safe and supportive space to explore your difficulties at your pace, develop new strategies, regain confidence whilst reconnecting with what you value and enjoy.
Hi, I'm Charlotte. I am a psychotherapist and coach, with a background in Mental Health Nursing. As a late-diagnosed ADHDer I understand the unique strengths and challenges of being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world. Maybe you are starting to identify as Neurodivergent, or have been recently diagnosed as ADHD, AuDHD or autistic, and you're trying to make sense of your life story from this new perspective? Therapy is a safe and supportive space to explore your difficulties at your pace, develop new strategies, regain confidence whilst reconnecting with what you value and enjoy.
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