Life Coaching Counselling in Manchester

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Nazish Kazmi
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Life will throw many curveballs at you; reflection, awareness and understanding through our sessions will help equip you to navigate through them the best you can.
Each dimension of your life has shaped an understanding of how you perceive yourself, others and this effects how you deal with life’s events. I am here to help gain a deeper understanding of your story, your behaviours and your distress. Whilst I work as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, dependent on your needs we will work out what suits you best.
Life will throw many curveballs at you; reflection, awareness and understanding through our sessions will help equip you to navigate through them the best you can.
Each dimension of your life has shaped an understanding of how you perceive yourself, others and this effects how you deal with life’s events. I am here to help gain a deeper understanding of your story, your behaviours and your distress. Whilst I work as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, dependent on your needs we will work out what suits you best.
0131 381 1028 View 0131 381 1028
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Caroline Fearns
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I know that life challenges and changes have a way of steering us off path and disconnecting us from the heart of who we are which can leave us feeling burnt out and adrift.
My name is Caroline, I am a Person Centred Psychotherapist and founder of Heart Centred Therapy for Women. I guide women back into connection with the heart of who they are so that they can form compassionate relationships with themselves, overcome challenges, and create lives that light them up. With 10 years experience supporting clients, I specialise in holding space for women who are: navigating periods of change, struggling with self esteem & confidence, finding purpose, grief, loss & anxiety. I am a trained birth and abortion doula & am passionate about supporting women with issues relating to pregnancy & all its outcomes.
I know that life challenges and changes have a way of steering us off path and disconnecting us from the heart of who we are which can leave us feeling burnt out and adrift.
My name is Caroline, I am a Person Centred Psychotherapist and founder of Heart Centred Therapy for Women. I guide women back into connection with the heart of who they are so that they can form compassionate relationships with themselves, overcome challenges, and create lives that light them up. With 10 years experience supporting clients, I specialise in holding space for women who are: navigating periods of change, struggling with self esteem & confidence, finding purpose, grief, loss & anxiety. I am a trained birth and abortion doula & am passionate about supporting women with issues relating to pregnancy & all its outcomes.
01283 368292 View 01283 368292
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Ailsa Parsons
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you experiencing the effects of trauma, relational abuse, eating/body/lifestyle-related difficulties or neurodivergent overwhelm? These issues are my core specialisms, however I also support clients in creative and high‑pressure roles who are navigating burnout, identity shifts or chronic tension. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, burnt out or carrying long‑term stress as symptoms in their bodies. Some have tried to cope alone through research, journalling or self‑help but nothing has shifted enough. I offer a calm, grounded space where you can slow down, feel understood and begin to make sense of what is happening.
Are you experiencing the effects of trauma, relational abuse, eating/body/lifestyle-related difficulties or neurodivergent overwhelm? These issues are my core specialisms, however I also support clients in creative and high‑pressure roles who are navigating burnout, identity shifts or chronic tension. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, burnt out or carrying long‑term stress as symptoms in their bodies. Some have tried to cope alone through research, journalling or self‑help but nothing has shifted enough. I offer a calm, grounded space where you can slow down, feel understood and begin to make sense of what is happening.
01663 790140 View 01663 790140
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Peter Craig Dinsmore
Psychotherapist, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today.
I help people with a broad range of issues and I feel my warmth and genuineness go a long way to building the rapport and safety required in the therapy setting. I offer a space to explore and challenge the many problems people bring with the aim of finding acceptable outcomes for them. This can be done at a pace and time to suit them.
I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today.
I help people with a broad range of issues and I feel my warmth and genuineness go a long way to building the rapport and safety required in the therapy setting. I offer a space to explore and challenge the many problems people bring with the aim of finding acceptable outcomes for them. This can be done at a pace and time to suit them.
0151 541 2512 View 0151 541 2512
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Phinity Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
We will facilitate open and honest dialogue, so we may explore your concerns, anxieties, pain, trauma, or sadness, and uncover issues you might normally avoid because they feel threatening. This safe confrontation will allow you to learn how to process your challenges in a helpful way which is incredibly powerful, changing how you relate to yourself, others, and your world, thereby offering movement toward healing, growth, and.....joy.
We will facilitate open and honest dialogue, so we may explore your concerns, anxieties, pain, trauma, or sadness, and uncover issues you might normally avoid because they feel threatening. This safe confrontation will allow you to learn how to process your challenges in a helpful way which is incredibly powerful, changing how you relate to yourself, others, and your world, thereby offering movement toward healing, growth, and.....joy.
0121 661 2844 View 0121 661 2844
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Jo Mellor
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Since I began my counselling journey I have helped many people deal with the difficulties that life throws at us.
I offer individual and couples counselling, specialising in women's issues. I also offer the option to walk and talk as I believe that connecting with nature can often help us see things more clearly. I understand it is hard to accept help. I have been there!! Call me for a 20 minute chat and see where it leads... it might be the best thing you ever did.
Since I began my counselling journey I have helped many people deal with the difficulties that life throws at us.
I offer individual and couples counselling, specialising in women's issues. I also offer the option to walk and talk as I believe that connecting with nature can often help us see things more clearly. I understand it is hard to accept help. I have been there!! Call me for a 20 minute chat and see where it leads... it might be the best thing you ever did.
01254 786639 View 01254 786639
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If you're reading this, life may feel overwhelming right now, maybe too much.
So, you don't have to struggle on your own anymore. You don't have to keep holding everything together or pretend you're okay. Here, you can be yourself and talk openly about the things that feel difficult for you, painful or distressing. Together, we'll make sense of what's happening, reconnect with your strengths and find a way forward.
If you're reading this, life may feel overwhelming right now, maybe too much.
So, you don't have to struggle on your own anymore. You don't have to keep holding everything together or pretend you're okay. Here, you can be yourself and talk openly about the things that feel difficult for you, painful or distressing. Together, we'll make sense of what's happening, reconnect with your strengths and find a way forward.
020 3835 6016 View 020 3835 6016
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Romario Wanliss
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Moving through life while navigating trauma can be daunting.
Working with myself, we will explore the most important relationship you will ever have, the one with yourself.
Moving through life while navigating trauma can be daunting.
Working with myself, we will explore the most important relationship you will ever have, the one with yourself.
01562 540769 View 01562 540769
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Ajay Lamba
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
023 9200 3294 View 023 9200 3294
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Karolina Janiszewska
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I create a calm and reflective space for those who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or navigating relationship difficulties, burnout or significant life changes.
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to you. I draw on person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic approaches to help you understand your emotions, patterns, and decisions more clearly. Our work isn’t just about talking — it’s about building insight and practical tools that support real change in your daily life.
I create a calm and reflective space for those who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or navigating relationship difficulties, burnout or significant life changes.
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to you. I draw on person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic approaches to help you understand your emotions, patterns, and decisions more clearly. Our work isn’t just about talking — it’s about building insight and practical tools that support real change in your daily life.
01462 418485 View 01462 418485
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Jason Spendelow
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a Clinical & Coaching Psychologist with 20 years' experience helping people navigate a range of psychological (e.g., low self confidence), mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety), and neurodiversity-related (ASD) challenges at home and in the workplace.
I offer professional clinical and coaching services to clients addressing various workplace well-being and performance challenges. I am trained in several evidence-based talking therapies (e.g., Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, CBT; Mindfulness; Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, ACT; Compassion-Focused Therapy; CFT).
I am a Clinical & Coaching Psychologist with 20 years' experience helping people navigate a range of psychological (e.g., low self confidence), mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety), and neurodiversity-related (ASD) challenges at home and in the workplace.
I offer professional clinical and coaching services to clients addressing various workplace well-being and performance challenges. I am trained in several evidence-based talking therapies (e.g., Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, CBT; Mindfulness; Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, ACT; Compassion-Focused Therapy; CFT).
020 4652 6952 View 020 4652 6952
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Tasneem Mahmood
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with individuals who appear high functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck internally. Many struggle with overthinking, relationship patterns, or the lasting impact of childhood or generational trauma. You may be used to managing everything and supporting others, yet still feel unsettled within yourself. My approach helps you understand these patterns, process past experiences, and feel more secure, balanced, and in control, creating meaningful and lasting change.
I work with individuals who appear high functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck internally. Many struggle with overthinking, relationship patterns, or the lasting impact of childhood or generational trauma. You may be used to managing everything and supporting others, yet still feel unsettled within yourself. My approach helps you understand these patterns, process past experiences, and feel more secure, balanced, and in control, creating meaningful and lasting change.
023 8235 2112 View 023 8235 2112
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Nasreen Ali
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Founder of Home of Healing. For the ones who look “fine” on the outside but feel invisible on the inside. Offering tailored therapy to individuals and couples. With an integrative approach, trauma-informed, attachment-rooted, and culturally aware. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, wounds, and beliefs that shape how you relate to yourself and others. I provide reduced-fee and concession options for those who are eligible.
Founder of Home of Healing. For the ones who look “fine” on the outside but feel invisible on the inside. Offering tailored therapy to individuals and couples. With an integrative approach, trauma-informed, attachment-rooted, and culturally aware. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, wounds, and beliefs that shape how you relate to yourself and others. I provide reduced-fee and concession options for those who are eligible.
01282 967087 View 01282 967087
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Faraz Parekh
Psychotherapist, BACP
Online Only
Our truth is often lost to trauma and life, and yet it exists.
I work with clients of all genders aged 16 and over. My interest based focus is on sexuality, personality assessment, childhood trauma, and relationships. If you’re in the midst of challenge and struggling to find your way, look up my number.
Our truth is often lost to trauma and life, and yet it exists.
I work with clients of all genders aged 16 and over. My interest based focus is on sexuality, personality assessment, childhood trauma, and relationships. If you’re in the midst of challenge and struggling to find your way, look up my number.
020 3004 1657 View 020 3004 1657
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Healing Gems Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience of working with clients with a wide range of emotional difficulties and struggles, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, grief, life direction/purpose struggles, self-esteem, trauma, loneliness, people-pleasing and more.
I believe that ALL emotions are valid and natural responses to lived experiences, including trauma. During your sessions, I will offer you a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can feel and process your emotions at your own pace without judgement or advice.
I have experience of working with clients with a wide range of emotional difficulties and struggles, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, grief, life direction/purpose struggles, self-esteem, trauma, loneliness, people-pleasing and more.
I believe that ALL emotions are valid and natural responses to lived experiences, including trauma. During your sessions, I will offer you a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can feel and process your emotions at your own pace without judgement or advice.
01782 288710 View 01782 288710
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Mariana Martinez Vamplew
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Let’s get to know each other and begin to rebuild your life, grounding firmly in truth from where you’ll continue to grow and bloom in sovereignty.
I specialize in treatment of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Cluster B and Dark Triad abuse survivors, as well as PTSD and CPTSD. As a survivor myself of Narcissistic abuse, I understand the many subtle but devastating ways this abuse can destroy your very sense of self. I bring a bespoke and individually tailored approach to my sessions. I’m here to listen to your story, believe you and to aid you on your healing journey.
Let’s get to know each other and begin to rebuild your life, grounding firmly in truth from where you’ll continue to grow and bloom in sovereignty.
I specialize in treatment of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Cluster B and Dark Triad abuse survivors, as well as PTSD and CPTSD. As a survivor myself of Narcissistic abuse, I understand the many subtle but devastating ways this abuse can destroy your very sense of self. I bring a bespoke and individually tailored approach to my sessions. I’m here to listen to your story, believe you and to aid you on your healing journey.
01934 317876 View 01934 317876
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Chrissy Mostyn
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I became a therapist because earlier in my life therapy helped me through anxiety and an eating disorder.
I am a somatic informed psychotherapist and therapeutic coach. My 12 years of experience has proved that everyone is different and comes with different problems so my approach is to work in an integrative way meaning that I combine different approaches from my experience to help to create the best outcome for each individual client.
I became a therapist because earlier in my life therapy helped me through anxiety and an eating disorder.
I am a somatic informed psychotherapist and therapeutic coach. My 12 years of experience has proved that everyone is different and comes with different problems so my approach is to work in an integrative way meaning that I combine different approaches from my experience to help to create the best outcome for each individual client.
01744 903805 View 01744 903805
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Maliheh Taheri
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Serves Area
Having a diverse academic background in educational science, clinical psychology, and cognitive neuroscience, I blend my learning, my experience with my clients and my own wealth of life experiences, as well as the teaching from spirituality, such as mindfulness practices, to assist my clients with the issues that they are dealing with.
I have a deep appreciation and passion for working with adults and children who have experienced trauma. I have a diverse range of skills and experience, such as cross-cultural psychology, immigration, self-esteem and neurodiversity, e.g., autism and ADHD. I walk with my clients through the darkness of their experience, holding the space with compassion, helping them understand their experiences better, make sense of them, accept their whole existence, and fully love and embrace themselves. I believe healing is a process in which both the therapist and the clients contribute and grow together.
Having a diverse academic background in educational science, clinical psychology, and cognitive neuroscience, I blend my learning, my experience with my clients and my own wealth of life experiences, as well as the teaching from spirituality, such as mindfulness practices, to assist my clients with the issues that they are dealing with.
I have a deep appreciation and passion for working with adults and children who have experienced trauma. I have a diverse range of skills and experience, such as cross-cultural psychology, immigration, self-esteem and neurodiversity, e.g., autism and ADHD. I walk with my clients through the darkness of their experience, holding the space with compassion, helping them understand their experiences better, make sense of them, accept their whole existence, and fully love and embrace themselves. I believe healing is a process in which both the therapist and the clients contribute and grow together.
01543 399672 View 01543 399672
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Dr Ali Khatibi
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can become overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, grief, depression, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties or major life changes begin to affect how you feel, think and cope day to day.
I offer integrative therapy, drawing on CBT, psychodynamic therapy and person-centred counselling. As a therapist and academic psychologist with a PhD in Psychology, I bring together warmth, clinical experience and evidence-based knowledge. I support clients with anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, grief, depression, neurodiversity, migration and identity.
Life can become overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, grief, depression, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties or major life changes begin to affect how you feel, think and cope day to day.
I offer integrative therapy, drawing on CBT, psychodynamic therapy and person-centred counselling. As a therapist and academic psychologist with a PhD in Psychology, I bring together warmth, clinical experience and evidence-based knowledge. I support clients with anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, grief, depression, neurodiversity, migration and identity.
0121 312 4559 View 0121 312 4559
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Iffat Akhtar
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS). I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS). I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
01923 961228 View 01923 961228

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