Gestalt Counselling in Manchester
In 2020, I began in depth training in Gestalt psychotherapy which I hope to complete in 2025.
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’.
In 2020, I began in depth training in Gestalt psychotherapy which I hope to complete in 2025.
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’.
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.
My therapy approach is rooted in Gestalt psychology, which emphasises understanding life experiences as a whole rather than breaking them down into individual components.
My name is Sj, I am a qualified and HCPC accredited Art Psychotherapist. I have been facilitating Art Therapy and creative wellness projects in North West and Asia for over five years. I’m currently based in Manchester but work all over the North West delivering personal and group Art Therapy. As a neurodivergent, queer and gender non-conforming therapist, I am passionate about supporting disenfranchised individuals to find personal empowerment and healing. Through an integrative practice which trauma-informed and led by the individual. I hope you come away from therapy with a better understanding of yourself and life experience.
My therapy approach is rooted in Gestalt psychology, which emphasises understanding life experiences as a whole rather than breaking them down into individual components.
My name is Sj, I am a qualified and HCPC accredited Art Psychotherapist. I have been facilitating Art Therapy and creative wellness projects in North West and Asia for over five years. I’m currently based in Manchester but work all over the North West delivering personal and group Art Therapy. As a neurodivergent, queer and gender non-conforming therapist, I am passionate about supporting disenfranchised individuals to find personal empowerment and healing. Through an integrative practice which trauma-informed and led by the individual. I hope you come away from therapy with a better understanding of yourself and life experience.
My approach integrates psychosexual, relational, existential, Gestalt and transactional analysis therapies.
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 5 years experience in empowering people through sex education. I work with a wide range of issues including understanding your gender, sexuality and identities (inc. LGBTQIA+), finding the right relationship style for you (non-monogamy, monogamy, polyamory etc), negotiating safer BDSM and kink practices, exploring consent, issues with sexual functioning (genital pain, erection issues, inability to orgasm etc), navigating relationship conflicts and improving sexual intimacy. I also work with people who have experienced sexual trauma and abuse and work in a trauma-informed way.
My approach integrates psychosexual, relational, existential, Gestalt and transactional analysis therapies.
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 5 years experience in empowering people through sex education. I work with a wide range of issues including understanding your gender, sexuality and identities (inc. LGBTQIA+), finding the right relationship style for you (non-monogamy, monogamy, polyamory etc), negotiating safer BDSM and kink practices, exploring consent, issues with sexual functioning (genital pain, erection issues, inability to orgasm etc), navigating relationship conflicts and improving sexual intimacy. I also work with people who have experienced sexual trauma and abuse and work in a trauma-informed way.
Clients most often opt for methods/exercises from Existential, Gestalt and ACT therapy, and from humanistic psychology.
Patient. Reliable. Approachable. I’m an Irish psychologist, and I can help you cut through the noisy world of mental health advice to find the way forward that's relevant to you, your life, and how you choose to live it. My practice focuses on helping people with relationship problems, depression, low self-esteem and self-worth, loneliness, and LGBTQ+ life. Our work together will support you to explore and re-examine how you understand yourself, and move towards a more positive, comfortable way of being with your whole, fullest self. My practice is culturally sensitive and trauma-informed.
Clients most often opt for methods/exercises from Existential, Gestalt and ACT therapy, and from humanistic psychology.
Patient. Reliable. Approachable. I’m an Irish psychologist, and I can help you cut through the noisy world of mental health advice to find the way forward that's relevant to you, your life, and how you choose to live it. My practice focuses on helping people with relationship problems, depression, low self-esteem and self-worth, loneliness, and LGBTQ+ life. Our work together will support you to explore and re-examine how you understand yourself, and move towards a more positive, comfortable way of being with your whole, fullest self. My practice is culturally sensitive and trauma-informed.
Whether it is CBT, Gestalt, Person Centred or another modality, I aim to find the right therapy methods to get to the heart of your issue, and help you find a way out of the problem - and crucially a way forward.
I bring more than just academic qualifications to counselling. I also bring my experience from my previous career as a broadcaster to create a unique therapeutic offer. As an integrative therapist I am ready to guide you on your personal path to wellbeing. My style is informal and welcoming. I don't just hear what you have to tell me, I listen and help you find your path by fostering a creative and positve theraputic alliance.
Whether it is CBT, Gestalt, Person Centred or another modality, I aim to find the right therapy methods to get to the heart of your issue, and help you find a way out of the problem - and crucially a way forward.
I bring more than just academic qualifications to counselling. I also bring my experience from my previous career as a broadcaster to create a unique therapeutic offer. As an integrative therapist I am ready to guide you on your personal path to wellbeing. My style is informal and welcoming. I don't just hear what you have to tell me, I listen and help you find your path by fostering a creative and positve theraputic alliance.
I take a Person-centred approach, but can introduce CBT, Rewind, Gestalt and Psychodynamic.
I'm Michael Harris, a fully qualified therapist, governed by BACP, NCPS & BPS accredited counselling bodies. I offer Life and Wellness therapy in Bristol (and beyond) to individuals, couples, groups and companies. My Bristol Counselling practice (and beyond) is online, or by telephone, across English-speaking time zones, at a schedule that works for you. I help you find your Blazing Soul - balance and direction, clarity and focus, increased confidence and self-esteem, and improved mental, physical and emotional wealth.
I take a Person-centred approach, but can introduce CBT, Rewind, Gestalt and Psychodynamic.
I'm Michael Harris, a fully qualified therapist, governed by BACP, NCPS & BPS accredited counselling bodies. I offer Life and Wellness therapy in Bristol (and beyond) to individuals, couples, groups and companies. My Bristol Counselling practice (and beyond) is online, or by telephone, across English-speaking time zones, at a schedule that works for you. I help you find your Blazing Soul - balance and direction, clarity and focus, increased confidence and self-esteem, and improved mental, physical and emotional wealth.
As an integrative counsellor I weave together a variety of approaches including person centered counselling, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, parts work (IFS informed), neuroscience, Gestalt, neurobiology, somatic approaches and compassion based therapies.
I offer a warm, informal and grounded presence where you'll be empowered to safely explore the issues affecting you right now. As an integrative therapist, I bring multiple therapeutic approaches to our sessions with down to earth realness, and gentle understanding.
As an integrative counsellor I weave together a variety of approaches including person centered counselling, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, parts work (IFS informed), neuroscience, Gestalt, neurobiology, somatic approaches and compassion based therapies.
I offer a warm, informal and grounded presence where you'll be empowered to safely explore the issues affecting you right now. As an integrative therapist, I bring multiple therapeutic approaches to our sessions with down to earth realness, and gentle understanding.
I draw from an extensive range: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based therapies, Psychodynamic therapy, Compassion focused therapies, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, and a range of Psych-Educational tools.
When you choose to work with me, you will experience me as an invested and dedicated psychotherapist who is committed to supporting you. I don't offer a "one size fits all" approach. Instead, I see you for the unique individual that you are and carefully tailor my approach to fit uniquely with your needs. Although I work with a wide range of therapeutic issues, my main specialism is Neurodivergence.
As neurodivergent individuals, we are constantly navigating a world where all the rules and structures have been established by neurotypicals. This can make everyday life exhausting. I look forward to working with you
I draw from an extensive range: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based therapies, Psychodynamic therapy, Compassion focused therapies, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, and a range of Psych-Educational tools.
When you choose to work with me, you will experience me as an invested and dedicated psychotherapist who is committed to supporting you. I don't offer a "one size fits all" approach. Instead, I see you for the unique individual that you are and carefully tailor my approach to fit uniquely with your needs. Although I work with a wide range of therapeutic issues, my main specialism is Neurodivergence.
As neurodivergent individuals, we are constantly navigating a world where all the rules and structures have been established by neurotypicals. This can make everyday life exhausting. I look forward to working with you
I specialise in trauma, neurodivergence, and the complexities of identity, drawing from Gestalt, EMDR, and body-based approaches.
Life can be messy, overwhelming, and sometimes just plain hard. Maybe you’re living with the impact of past experiences, trying to manage anxiety, or feeling like you don’t quite fit into the world around you. Perhaps grief, stress, or uncertainty have made it difficult to move forward. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
I specialise in trauma, neurodivergence, and the complexities of identity, drawing from Gestalt, EMDR, and body-based approaches.
Life can be messy, overwhelming, and sometimes just plain hard. Maybe you’re living with the impact of past experiences, trying to manage anxiety, or feeling like you don’t quite fit into the world around you. Perhaps grief, stress, or uncertainty have made it difficult to move forward. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
As a Gestalt Psychotherapist I work with individuals and couples through online therapy, supporting people on their journeys of growth and healing.
My practice offers compassionate and professional support to enhance your mental and emotional well-being; work through past traumas or adverse life experiences; improve communication and intimacy in relationships; address sexual difficulties; cope with stress, anxiety, or depression; improve self esteem; and enhance self development, among other themes.
As a Gestalt Psychotherapist I work with individuals and couples through online therapy, supporting people on their journeys of growth and healing.
My practice offers compassionate and professional support to enhance your mental and emotional well-being; work through past traumas or adverse life experiences; improve communication and intimacy in relationships; address sexual difficulties; cope with stress, anxiety, or depression; improve self esteem; and enhance self development, among other themes.
I have trained Integratively, which means that I practise different counselling models: Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Gestalt, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Transactional Analysis and Existential Therapy.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor and Accredited/Registered member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and Prof/Accred member of NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society). I am also a BUPA Recognised and Fee Assured Mental Health and Well-being Practitioner and registered as a Health Provider with Nuffield Health, Aviva, AXA PPP and Vitality. My work experience includes working with minority, multicultural, neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ clients and the provision of Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity (GSRD) affirmative therapy.
I have trained Integratively, which means that I practise different counselling models: Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Gestalt, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Transactional Analysis and Existential Therapy.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor and Accredited/Registered member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and Prof/Accred member of NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society). I am also a BUPA Recognised and Fee Assured Mental Health and Well-being Practitioner and registered as a Health Provider with Nuffield Health, Aviva, AXA PPP and Vitality. My work experience includes working with minority, multicultural, neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ clients and the provision of Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity (GSRD) affirmative therapy.
My approach integrates person-centered and Gestalt psychotherapy, alongside executive coaching training, tailored to your needs.
I have extensive experience working with individuals facing work-based challenges, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, abuse, gender and sexuality issues, and low self-esteem. I offer individual and group therapy, clinical supervision, and coaching, supporting people through personal and professional challenges to foster personal
My approach integrates person-centered and Gestalt psychotherapy, alongside executive coaching training, tailored to your needs.
I have extensive experience working with individuals facing work-based challenges, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, abuse, gender and sexuality issues, and low self-esteem. I offer individual and group therapy, clinical supervision, and coaching, supporting people through personal and professional challenges to foster personal
I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including: Gestalt Psychotherapy, Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Energy Psychology Techniques.
What makes me different is the use of Emotional Freedom Techniques and EMDR during our sessions. EFT is a practical self-help healing tool which can help you treat issues related to emotional distress, physical pain and performance. Let's get your life back on track!
I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including: Gestalt Psychotherapy, Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Energy Psychology Techniques.
What makes me different is the use of Emotional Freedom Techniques and EMDR during our sessions. EFT is a practical self-help healing tool which can help you treat issues related to emotional distress, physical pain and performance. Let's get your life back on track!
I have an extensive experience in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with elements of other approaches, such as mindfulness, Gestalt, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Schema and Compassion Focused Therapy.
For the past ten years I have been helping individuals, couples and families with mental health difficulties. My professional journey includes over 8 years of NHS practice, big chunk of it dedicated to helping those on psychiatric wards. Now I work mainly in my private practice. Typical problems that I have experience treating include depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment difficulties, trauma/PTSD, stress and relationship difficulties. I see psychotherapy as a personal journey, a chance to get to know yourself better, a safe space to explore and to grow. My interests lie in a human, in embodied experience and in the process.
I have an extensive experience in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with elements of other approaches, such as mindfulness, Gestalt, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Schema and Compassion Focused Therapy.
For the past ten years I have been helping individuals, couples and families with mental health difficulties. My professional journey includes over 8 years of NHS practice, big chunk of it dedicated to helping those on psychiatric wards. Now I work mainly in my private practice. Typical problems that I have experience treating include depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment difficulties, trauma/PTSD, stress and relationship difficulties. I see psychotherapy as a personal journey, a chance to get to know yourself better, a safe space to explore and to grow. My interests lie in a human, in embodied experience and in the process.
Hi, I’m Craig. I am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and Yoga Teacher, based in Manchester. I care about helping people navigate those sticky and uncomfortable moments in life. For most of my adult life, I’ve felt a pull towards the helping professions. This pull led me to the realms of counselling, psychotherapy and yoga. I’ve found the tools and skills from these realms transformative in my own development and growth, and in others. I take an integrative approach, bringing concepts, skills and techniques from the psychotherapeutic, yogic and spiritual spheres.
Hi, I’m Craig. I am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and Yoga Teacher, based in Manchester. I care about helping people navigate those sticky and uncomfortable moments in life. For most of my adult life, I’ve felt a pull towards the helping professions. This pull led me to the realms of counselling, psychotherapy and yoga. I’ve found the tools and skills from these realms transformative in my own development and growth, and in others. I take an integrative approach, bringing concepts, skills and techniques from the psychotherapeutic, yogic and spiritual spheres.
My priority is to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space for you to just ‘be’ without any expectation, so you can explore any issues or struggles that are impacting your life. You may know what these struggles are, or you may not have the words or an understanding of what is going on for you. And that is okay. You may come to therapy with a set idea of what you want to explore, or you may come to therapy with just a hunch that something isn’t right. Therapy isn’t linear but I’ll be transparent in our work together and guide you in what can be difficult but ultimately enlightening work.
My priority is to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space for you to just ‘be’ without any expectation, so you can explore any issues or struggles that are impacting your life. You may know what these struggles are, or you may not have the words or an understanding of what is going on for you. And that is okay. You may come to therapy with a set idea of what you want to explore, or you may come to therapy with just a hunch that something isn’t right. Therapy isn’t linear but I’ll be transparent in our work together and guide you in what can be difficult but ultimately enlightening work.
In psychodynamic psychotherapy, there is a focus on your emotional world and how feelings are expressed or avoided; in time, we'd identify recurring themes and patterns in your life; we would think about past experience and how it relates to the present; we'd get to know your relationships, including the therapy relationship itself; and, because emotional conflict is often unconscious, we would explore the non-verbal parts of your experience – daydreams, dreams, gestures, movements, sensations and intuitions – the things in our experience that sit closer to unconscious life.
In psychodynamic psychotherapy, there is a focus on your emotional world and how feelings are expressed or avoided; in time, we'd identify recurring themes and patterns in your life; we would think about past experience and how it relates to the present; we'd get to know your relationships, including the therapy relationship itself; and, because emotional conflict is often unconscious, we would explore the non-verbal parts of your experience – daydreams, dreams, gestures, movements, sensations and intuitions – the things in our experience that sit closer to unconscious life.
I am a qualified psychotherapist, life coach, trainer and supervisor, with over 25 years experience in private practice. I work with adults who may be encountering life's stressors to a greater-than-usual degree or may be struggling to find their way forward in a diverse range of circumstances. These may be from personal or professional sources but usually involve our own, perhaps not very helpful, habitual ways of dealing with such difficulties - we all can revert to old habits in times of trouble. I am available to do both short- and long-term work according to need.
I am a qualified psychotherapist, life coach, trainer and supervisor, with over 25 years experience in private practice. I work with adults who may be encountering life's stressors to a greater-than-usual degree or may be struggling to find their way forward in a diverse range of circumstances. These may be from personal or professional sources but usually involve our own, perhaps not very helpful, habitual ways of dealing with such difficulties - we all can revert to old habits in times of trouble. I am available to do both short- and long-term work according to need.
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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What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behaviour, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.