Spirituality Counselling in Manchester

Liam Aaron Firth
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hi there. As a therapist, I offer a safe place to explore a wide range of personal and private issues in confidence. I believe that people suffer unnecessarily due to a lack of education on the purpose, function and management of the mental and emotion parts of ourselves. I want to bridge the gap between those that have studied and those that have struggled with mental health. I am here to support you in your journey by offering a friendly, impartial and philosophical yet practical perspective, to assist you in understanding what may be going on and to devise and tailor a way to healing and happiness.
Hi there. As a therapist, I offer a safe place to explore a wide range of personal and private issues in confidence. I believe that people suffer unnecessarily due to a lack of education on the purpose, function and management of the mental and emotion parts of ourselves. I want to bridge the gap between those that have studied and those that have struggled with mental health. I am here to support you in your journey by offering a friendly, impartial and philosophical yet practical perspective, to assist you in understanding what may be going on and to devise and tailor a way to healing and happiness.
0161 524 9164 View 0161 524 9164
Chloe Harrison
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Special Interests: Jungian-informed approaches, Metaphysics, cognitive neuroscience of trauma, meditation, the fundamental laws of the universe, the neuroscience of spirituality, manifestation, & visualization.
I am a Psychological Therapist specialising in trauma-informed, nervous system-based therapy, integrating, EMDR, CBT and Polyvagal-Informed approaches to support deep healing and lasting change. I have over 19 years clinical experience in both the public and private sector. While trauma is a key area of expertise, I work with all common mental health concerns recognising that many symptoms are rooted in early experiences, stress, and trauma. I take a neurobiological approach to healing, integrating brain, body, and the soul, to help clients make sense of their nervous system responses.
Special Interests: Jungian-informed approaches, Metaphysics, cognitive neuroscience of trauma, meditation, the fundamental laws of the universe, the neuroscience of spirituality, manifestation, & visualization.
I am a Psychological Therapist specialising in trauma-informed, nervous system-based therapy, integrating, EMDR, CBT and Polyvagal-Informed approaches to support deep healing and lasting change. I have over 19 years clinical experience in both the public and private sector. While trauma is a key area of expertise, I work with all common mental health concerns recognising that many symptoms are rooted in early experiences, stress, and trauma. I take a neurobiological approach to healing, integrating brain, body, and the soul, to help clients make sense of their nervous system responses.
0161 524 4134 View 0161 524 4134
Ray Mitchell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
I offer a chill space to explore your journey at your own pace — with you as the expert in your own experience, and me as a mirror to illuminate the blind spots.
I offer a chill space to explore your journey at your own pace — with you as the expert in your own experience, and me as a mirror to illuminate the blind spots.
0161 524 1637 View 0161 524 1637
Christian Roden
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The reasons we have for seeking therapy are as varied and complex as the people seeking. You may be facing challenges in your life and relationships you wish to overcome. Or want to experience greater creativity, richer relationships, or simply have more ‘good’ days. Within our relationship, I aim to create an environment where you feel comfortable and safe to express, explore and examine your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours both past and present. I am driven to find freedom from the patterns of the past, which existed once to protect us and now may have become self-limiting and even hurtful.
The reasons we have for seeking therapy are as varied and complex as the people seeking. You may be facing challenges in your life and relationships you wish to overcome. Or want to experience greater creativity, richer relationships, or simply have more ‘good’ days. Within our relationship, I aim to create an environment where you feel comfortable and safe to express, explore and examine your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours both past and present. I am driven to find freedom from the patterns of the past, which existed once to protect us and now may have become self-limiting and even hurtful.
0161 509 6695 View 0161 509 6695
Ifthakar Khaliq
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
If you have reached this page then you have taken the most difficult step in looking for support. Now it's just a matter of reaching out. Chances are you may be experiencing some emotional difficulty or you may be struggling to make sense of your thoughts, feelings & experiences, or break old habits or patterns of behaviour. To find more balance or clarity around what’s going on for you. Or you may just know that you want to change an area of your life. So whatever your reason for seeking support I firmly believe that you can do this and benefit, from a period of therapy. It is just a matter of reaching out and trusting the process.
If you have reached this page then you have taken the most difficult step in looking for support. Now it's just a matter of reaching out. Chances are you may be experiencing some emotional difficulty or you may be struggling to make sense of your thoughts, feelings & experiences, or break old habits or patterns of behaviour. To find more balance or clarity around what’s going on for you. Or you may just know that you want to change an area of your life. So whatever your reason for seeking support I firmly believe that you can do this and benefit, from a period of therapy. It is just a matter of reaching out and trusting the process.
01204 939942 View 01204 939942
I feel that my experience in the fields of yoga, spirituality and psychology has given me the insight to access the hidden subconscious layers of human psyche to facilitate healing, emotional self-regulation & self-empowerment
Via spiritual counselling, Jungian Archetypes & Active Imagination I assist my clients to access, process and release the unconscious 'baggage' stored in the subconscious, which is often related to recurring life & relationship issues & stubborn negative programmes, e.g. self-sabotage, co-dependency. I also help my clients to gain self-regulation tools.
I feel that my experience in the fields of yoga, spirituality and psychology has given me the insight to access the hidden subconscious layers of human psyche to facilitate healing, emotional self-regulation & self-empowerment
Via spiritual counselling, Jungian Archetypes & Active Imagination I assist my clients to access, process and release the unconscious 'baggage' stored in the subconscious, which is often related to recurring life & relationship issues & stubborn negative programmes, e.g. self-sabotage, co-dependency. I also help my clients to gain self-regulation tools.
01248 661511 View 01248 661511
Erhare-Ovwra therapy centre
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am interested in working with complex emotional and relational difficulties and trauma, supporting people to heal from the lasting impact of adverse experiences and to move towards recovery and fulfil their potential. I am also passionate about improving access to services for marginalised populations. Over time, my professional and personal journey has shaped how I view emotional distress. Rather than asking “what is wrong with you?”, I ask “what has happened to you?”. This shift allows me to see beyond presenting problems to the person behind the distress. It also enables me to bring kindness and compassion into my work.
I am interested in working with complex emotional and relational difficulties and trauma, supporting people to heal from the lasting impact of adverse experiences and to move towards recovery and fulfil their potential. I am also passionate about improving access to services for marginalised populations. Over time, my professional and personal journey has shaped how I view emotional distress. Rather than asking “what is wrong with you?”, I ask “what has happened to you?”. This shift allows me to see beyond presenting problems to the person behind the distress. It also enables me to bring kindness and compassion into my work.
01824 731226 View 01824 731226
Predrag Bogdanovich
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I provide Affordable Short-Term Psychosexual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, and Coaching in Optimal Life or/and Sex Coaching. I have been systematically seeing clients presenting with sexual and / or relationship difficulties in the clinical setting in Relate (July 2019 - October 2023) and on Private Basis from December 2022. For difficulties I most often encounter in my work and can help you with please visit my website osle.info or book a FREE 20 to 30-minute Video Meeting with me.
I provide Affordable Short-Term Psychosexual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, and Coaching in Optimal Life or/and Sex Coaching. I have been systematically seeing clients presenting with sexual and / or relationship difficulties in the clinical setting in Relate (July 2019 - October 2023) and on Private Basis from December 2022. For difficulties I most often encounter in my work and can help you with please visit my website osle.info or book a FREE 20 to 30-minute Video Meeting with me.
020 3540 7293 View 020 3540 7293
Patrick Doyle
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
01282 526728 View 01282 526728
Breakthrough Counselling
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
I have been offering listening support in various roles for the past 10 years. I am able to help you with anger, depression, bullying, relationships, anxiety, confidence, loneliness, isolation and many more. Do you sometimes feel suicidal and feel there is no way forward? I can provide you with a listening empathic ear, to understand why you feel suicidal and work with you, so that you may find the reason why, and work with with you to see a better future.
I have been offering listening support in various roles for the past 10 years. I am able to help you with anger, depression, bullying, relationships, anxiety, confidence, loneliness, isolation and many more. Do you sometimes feel suicidal and feel there is no way forward? I can provide you with a listening empathic ear, to understand why you feel suicidal and work with you, so that you may find the reason why, and work with with you to see a better future.
0161 696 1030 View 0161 696 1030
Salmaa Timol
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
At any stage in life, we can experience changes or moments where it becomes difficult to cope with our thoughts and feelings. This can result in feeling stuck and not knowing how to process what we're experiencing. What can make this more difficult is knowing who or how to open up to others or feeling like what you're experiencing is too much for someone to understand. Having a therapist allows you to share all parts of you, parts that are accepted wholeheartedly without shame or judgement, which may not feel possible even with those you feel closest to.
At any stage in life, we can experience changes or moments where it becomes difficult to cope with our thoughts and feelings. This can result in feeling stuck and not knowing how to process what we're experiencing. What can make this more difficult is knowing who or how to open up to others or feeling like what you're experiencing is too much for someone to understand. Having a therapist allows you to share all parts of you, parts that are accepted wholeheartedly without shame or judgement, which may not feel possible even with those you feel closest to.
01707 246829 View 01707 246829
Martina Roberta Witter
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Are you wanting to be happier? Are feeling stuck in life and constantly procrastinating ? Are you feeling down, fed up, worried or stressed? Are you struggling with the demands of life and feeling overwhelmed? I understand as I've been there and so have many of the young people and Adults that I work with. Remember that you're not alone in this journey of life and the season will change. . I can help YOU to be the best version of yourself whilst overcoming emotional difficulties which may prevent YOU from achieving your potential and being happy.
Are you wanting to be happier? Are feeling stuck in life and constantly procrastinating ? Are you feeling down, fed up, worried or stressed? Are you struggling with the demands of life and feeling overwhelmed? I understand as I've been there and so have many of the young people and Adults that I work with. Remember that you're not alone in this journey of life and the season will change. . I can help YOU to be the best version of yourself whilst overcoming emotional difficulties which may prevent YOU from achieving your potential and being happy.
0161 509 4136 View 0161 509 4136
Charles Brooks
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Hello I’m Charlie (he/him), I work with clients who want to feel more confident in who they are and in relationships with others; I have a particular interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community. You might be going through changes in your life and this has raised new questions about who you are or how to be. Maybe they’ve been there for a long time and you’re feeling as though it’s not okay to be you. I imagine you’re good at thinking it all through, considering options and worrying about others, and, maybe somehow your feelings and needs are being missed. To others you seem to be doing well but inside it might feel very different.
Hello I’m Charlie (he/him), I work with clients who want to feel more confident in who they are and in relationships with others; I have a particular interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community. You might be going through changes in your life and this has raised new questions about who you are or how to be. Maybe they’ve been there for a long time and you’re feeling as though it’s not okay to be you. I imagine you’re good at thinking it all through, considering options and worrying about others, and, maybe somehow your feelings and needs are being missed. To others you seem to be doing well but inside it might feel very different.
07721 376450 View 07721 376450
Natalie Hewett
Verified Verified
Online Only
My therapy practice is a blend of many years’ experience– from NHS mental health services to fatigue & pain management clinics, now having particular resonance for people living with non-visible health challenges, ADHD presentations & symptoms of burnout or overwhelm. I help build pathways to feeling more anchored, more autonomous, towards living life better. This is personal to everyone-maybe it's building helpful rhythms, habits, more meaning into your life; maybe managing symptoms; feeling more regulated in your mind & body; breaking cycles of masking, over-doing, self-judgement; maybe it's towards re-connecting with yourself.
My therapy practice is a blend of many years’ experience– from NHS mental health services to fatigue & pain management clinics, now having particular resonance for people living with non-visible health challenges, ADHD presentations & symptoms of burnout or overwhelm. I help build pathways to feeling more anchored, more autonomous, towards living life better. This is personal to everyone-maybe it's building helpful rhythms, habits, more meaning into your life; maybe managing symptoms; feeling more regulated in your mind & body; breaking cycles of masking, over-doing, self-judgement; maybe it's towards re-connecting with yourself.
0161 636 3121 View 0161 636 3121
Rebekah Sassoon
Counsellor, BACP
Deciding to seek support is a profound act of courage and the first step toward reclaiming your peace. I am here to walk alongside you, offering a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where you can feel truly seen and heard. As an Integrative Counsellor, I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach. I draw deeply from Psychodynamic therapy (exploring how your past shapes your present) and Person-Centred therapy (prioritising your autonomy and growth), while blending in practical coaching elements to help you move forward. I am fluid and adaptive, tailoring every session to meet your specific needs in the moment.
Deciding to seek support is a profound act of courage and the first step toward reclaiming your peace. I am here to walk alongside you, offering a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where you can feel truly seen and heard. As an Integrative Counsellor, I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach. I draw deeply from Psychodynamic therapy (exploring how your past shapes your present) and Person-Centred therapy (prioritising your autonomy and growth), while blending in practical coaching elements to help you move forward. I am fluid and adaptive, tailoring every session to meet your specific needs in the moment.
0161 570 1499 View 0161 570 1499
Nicole O'Neill
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
I'm a Psychotherapist and Counsellor based in Manchester City Centre, offering both in-person and online sessions to meet you where you are. My approach is client-led and relational, providing a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, accepted, and supported. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can connect, see if we’re a good fit, and ensure my experience aligns with what you’re looking for. Clients often describe me as warm, grounded, and easy to talk to, someone who feels real, not clinical. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship that’s built on honesty, empathy, and authenticity.
I'm a Psychotherapist and Counsellor based in Manchester City Centre, offering both in-person and online sessions to meet you where you are. My approach is client-led and relational, providing a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, accepted, and supported. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can connect, see if we’re a good fit, and ensure my experience aligns with what you’re looking for. Clients often describe me as warm, grounded, and easy to talk to, someone who feels real, not clinical. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship that’s built on honesty, empathy, and authenticity.
07857 753439 View 07857 753439
Alessandra Ravalli
Counsellor, MBACP
Loss changes us. It can turn our world upside down, whether it comes through the death of a loved one, the loss of a cherished pet, the end of a relationship, loss of identity, or a major life change. Each of these losses carries its own weight, and no two experiences are ever the same. These experiences often bring a range of valid emotions such as anxiety, sadness, anger, exhaustion, overwhelm, feeling lost, or a sense of being disconnected from oneself. I specialise in supporting clients navigating this difficult times, and I draw from my extensive training, working at Macmillan Cancer Support, and my own personal experience.
Loss changes us. It can turn our world upside down, whether it comes through the death of a loved one, the loss of a cherished pet, the end of a relationship, loss of identity, or a major life change. Each of these losses carries its own weight, and no two experiences are ever the same. These experiences often bring a range of valid emotions such as anxiety, sadness, anger, exhaustion, overwhelm, feeling lost, or a sense of being disconnected from oneself. I specialise in supporting clients navigating this difficult times, and I draw from my extensive training, working at Macmillan Cancer Support, and my own personal experience.
01538 711496 View 01538 711496
Angel Scott-Bottoms
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
You’re outwardly functioning, maybe even thriving — but inside, something doesn’t feel quite right. You might find yourself overthinking after interactions, second-guessing decisions, or carrying a quiet sense that you’re not fully yourself. Many of the people I work with are very good at adapting — but privately feel like they’re performing rather than really living. I work with people who’ve spent years saying “I’m fine” while feeling disconnected from themselves, from others, or from the life they want to live. Therapy can be a space to understand those patterns and explore who you are, what you value, and how you want to live.
You’re outwardly functioning, maybe even thriving — but inside, something doesn’t feel quite right. You might find yourself overthinking after interactions, second-guessing decisions, or carrying a quiet sense that you’re not fully yourself. Many of the people I work with are very good at adapting — but privately feel like they’re performing rather than really living. I work with people who’ve spent years saying “I’m fine” while feeling disconnected from themselves, from others, or from the life they want to live. Therapy can be a space to understand those patterns and explore who you are, what you value, and how you want to live.
0161 524 8711 View 0161 524 8711
Cheshire Psychotherapies and Mental Health Ltd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
0161 509 6596 View 0161 509 6596
Oliwia Poddana
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
If you are going through a tough time in your life, a lot of emotions are coming up right now, and it all feels a little overwhelming - my heart goes out to you. The hardest step is often reaching out for support and I am honoured you are considering working together. Having a dedicated space to be heard, explore our inner world and past experiences in a compassionate space can offer clarity and healing. My intention as a therapist is to create a space for you where the masks can drop, your authenticity can emerge and you feel supported in slowly reconnecting to the wisdom within.
If you are going through a tough time in your life, a lot of emotions are coming up right now, and it all feels a little overwhelming - my heart goes out to you. The hardest step is often reaching out for support and I am honoured you are considering working together. Having a dedicated space to be heard, explore our inner world and past experiences in a compassionate space can offer clarity and healing. My intention as a therapist is to create a space for you where the masks can drop, your authenticity can emerge and you feel supported in slowly reconnecting to the wisdom within.
0161 524 6680 View 0161 524 6680

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Spirituality Counsellors
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.

What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviours. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualisation, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.

Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.

How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
​​Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.