Somatic Counselling in Manchester

I help people with chronic pain and illness to experience a better quality of life in a holistic way. This may involve exploring and working with related root issues, beliefs, perceptions, physical sensations, present or past experiences, emotions, lifestyle and unconscious blocks to wellbeing, freeing up more of your energy and enabling a deeper connection with yourself, others and life. I also help people overcome stress, anxieties and/or trauma related to medical procedures (including pregnancy/adverse birth experiences), whether they are fears or phobias without a known cause, or due to previous difficult experiences.

Life happens! It throws challenges in our path, knocking us off course or pulls us backwards. Do you feel stressed, anxious, stuck, low or lost? Are you seeking freedom from unwanted feelings, imposed conditioning, limiting beliefs or a past that seems to hold you back? Perhaps you struggle to get out of your own way, lack drive, motivation, clarity, confidence, self belief and long to show yourself the compassion and kindness you give to others? Do you feel detached from who you really are and want to connect with others as your best self? Do you want to find peace, contentment, joy and start living your life to the full?

If you are looking for professional help to deal with your day-to-day life or just need someone to hear you out, I am here to help you. I offer a safe and non-judgemental environment where you can talk to me in confidence. Contact me today to schedule your appointment. My aim is to provide a respectful, safe, confidential and supportive environment where clients can explore and work through any emotional or life difficulties. Coming to therapy can be difficult step and I will answer any questions you might have about the process. On your first session we can explore what you need from this process and agree steps to acheive it.

I am an experienced psychotherapist and have been in full-time private practice in Manchester since 2002. I use a flexible integrative approach and offer both long-term psychotherapy and counselling, as well as short-term therapies. I integrate psychotherapy with CBT, EMDR, Somatic Therapies, DBT Skills, DBR, NLP and life coaching. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, PTSD, Complex PTSD, bereavement, BPD, depression, stress, abuse, generalised anxiety, OCD, public speaking, low self-esteem, relationship issues, shame, IBS and pain management. I am BACP and UKCP registered.

I am a trauma informed humanistic integrative psychotherapist, with over 10 years experience working with children and adults. I have been fortunate enough to have a large scope of practise, that has spanned over several years from; university counsellor, working with refugees, medical insurance and NHS settings. I work with a broad range of presenting problems . My training and my approach is rooted in evidence based practices, from neuroscience to somatic practices, as-well as being culturally affirming and solution- focused.

I am a BACP registered psychotherapist and coach. I provide a non-judgemental, open and safe space for you to talk. My approach is warm, empathetic and integrative, utilising several different ways of working relative to each client. I am able to offer you a bespoke therapeutic relationship, having worked with a diverse range of client issues through both the NHS and private practice. After spending several months studying yoga in Northern India, I developed a keen interest in body work and somatic therapy, working with you to understand how unresolved emotions, stresses and traumas may have been internalised.

18 years experience as a therapist & 20 years in mental health. I offer something quite different to Counselling and CBT. People who see me have usually tried other sources. I help with unexplained physical symptoms, mood, all trauma types, and sometimes to process the difficult stuff. Therapies that I use are deep, are non-shaming, far-reaching, and work with you - not against you. I work with people who want an immersive, and expansive experience. When you see me it's not just talking about it, we work to heal it through mindful & somatic based approaches. I offer 50 mins & 1.5 Hour Sessions. Limited availability.

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 invariably woven into the fabric of our lives, we would explore the inner world of daydreams, dreams, images and thoughts. Saying whatever comes to mind - if you feel free to say it - is a powerful and meaningful way to relieve distress and to find change in your life.

I like to describe the process of therapy to clients as the unpacking and re-packing of a messy suitcase. There may be things in there that have been actively avoided and possibly some things that have been forgotten about altogether. Through gentle and curious exploration, the suitcase is opened; things are taken out and safely examined. Coming face to face with that which has caused pain can be frightening but it needn't be done alone. The re-packing of the suitcase allows for the healing and acceptance of that which has been pushed away from the mind but is still stored in the body. Things will start to feel lighter and clearer.

Hi I'm Jennifer, I specialise in working with all types of anxiety, trauma and relationship issues. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore difficult experiences so you can understand yourself better and make positive changes. You'll get the most out of working with me if you're already on a journey of personal development or have had therapy before and want to go deeper into exploring the underlying reasons for your negative patterns. This will give you a fuller understanding of why you get stuck and how to work through the feelings so that you can live with more freedom and authenticity.

Are you struggling with something difficult in your life and need some support? I offer a space where you can be yourself, supporting you to find new ways to explore what's important. I am passionate about what I do, by the changes in behaviour, insights and new perspectives experienced by my clients. I'm a registered trainee Psychotherapist accredited by the UKCP and registered with the Gender Intelligence Network for Therapists and Counsellors.

I offer a confidential setting where you can be heard without judgement and be supported to make changes that improve the quality of your life. The pace of the therapy will account for where you are in your journey and you can choose what you want to bring to the sessions whilst I work with the underlying process. I can offer simple practical strategies to help support you alongside the therapy.

With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness. Having since, committing my life to the improvement of people’s emotional fitness and mental resilience, with support from organisations such as SANE and MIND, my own journey has allowed me to discover the true benefits of therapy first-hand. Personal therapy is proving invaluable for people to manage certain difficult or crisis situations in their lives and so transform their problems into major opportunities for personal growth.

I am an experienced and qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I am registered with the BACP (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy). My name is Patrick Breheny, I am a father of three young boys and Husband. I believe in good communication both in my personal life and professional life, I have a strong belief that Counselling is a way of life and I use the foundations of Counselling to enhance all my relationships. Born in Manchester I am familiar with the culture and the togetherness Manchester brings to peoples lives.

Welcome! I am a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience of supporting individuals, groups and families. I also work in secondary care mental health services with people who present with a range of difficulties such as shame, self-criticism, dissociation, interpersonal difficulties etc. I hold a non-pathologising view of psychological distress and use a range of models flexibly and creatively to help people address their individual concerns and achieve greater well-being.

As a clinical psychologist I work in the NHS & private practice. I’m passionate about helping people to increase their sense of inner calm, improve relationships and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. A friendly and thoughtful person, people often describe me as a calming, containing presence. I primarily work with women who have experienced early life adversity or trauma, and who may now be wanting support to heal in order to parent their own children differently, to change patterns in relationships or to reach their potential for happiness and contentment. I have expertise in working with gender, sexual & relationship diversity.

My clinical experience as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.