Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Manchester

When we are struggling and in pain, the need to be heard, understood, to be appreciated and valued is crucial to our healing. I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals and groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions. I work collaboratively alongside you, providing guidance on your journey towards healing. You know your strengths, areas for personal growth and your feelings. I know how the mind works, about how to push through barriers that hold you back, about recovery and healing. Together we will embark on a journey that is beneficial to you.

I am a registered Person-Centered and Integrative Counsellor. I have worked with Individuals, couples and families for over 10 years, in Canada, Hong Kong and UK. I am always excited to see my clients being fully transformed within two months and they often see my therapy for them as a life changing experience. My recent practice has a trauma informed element when needed. I work with Guided Imagery to help my clients to gain insights of why they may be triggered in the now which might limit them. I also help my clients to access their inner child to see how learned behaviors or negative thoughts that may be affecting them.

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.

Chi is a Psychotherapist, accredited by BACP and COSRT. He is a qualified Mental Health Practitioner with excellent working knowledge on a range of psychiatric and mental health conditions.

I have been in the counselling sector for 10yrs years working in and around the North West. During my time I have experienced a vast range of clients. As well as becoming the founder of Seasons Counselling & Psychological Therapies. My experience is mainly working with Work Place Stress, Anxiety, Addiction, PTSD , Bereavement and Depression.

I became a therapist because I like people - I like to understand their stories and how that has brought them to where they are. When you are feeling stuck because of anxiety or depression it is usually pretty difficult to believe anyone would want to listen. Well I do. I want to help you discover and explore the events, thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviour that have made you feel trapped so that you can make changes. Imagine being able to see your friends, attend events, even just sleep, without anxious or self critical thoughts wearing you down. That is what therapy with me can offer.

I am Chartered (Academic) Psychologist teaching Applied Clinical psychology at a University in the NorthWest. I have Certificate and Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and am accredited EMDR trained. I work with adults and children with anxiety and depressive conditions such as generalised anxiety, OCD, phobias and panic attacks. I also work with people who have suffered from trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Are you struggling with fear, intrusive distressing thoughts, avoidance and generally not living the life that you want? Or are you low, hopeless, self critical and isolating yourself? I can help with these and other mental health difficulties through challenging your thoughts and making some changes to your current behaviours. CBT can also help with improving self-esteem and with overcoming phobias and past trauma. EMDR therapy is a powerful intervention for PTSD and trauma, new studies have also shown its effectiveness with anxiety disorders &grief

I am an experienced HCPC registered clinical psychologist with over 10 years post-qualification experience. Based in Didsbury, South Manchester, I offer psychological assessment and therapy to young people and adults. I have seen the transformative power of psychological therapy personally and in the hundreds of clients I have worked with over the years so I am passionate about my work. I understand the importance of providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgemental space for my clients. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, walking and yoga.

My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick and I am a registered Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I am passionate about how the creative process can heal and change a person, helping to understand ourselves and our circumstances & behaviour and with this awareness find acceptance and heal from suffering. You do not have to have any experience of art or any art skills to benefit from this therapy. I have 6 years experience of working with adopted children, children in school with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues and adults in the community as 1:1 therapy and group work

Are you feeling desperate and alone? Struggling to cope with the uncertainty of life? Is it difficult to get our of bed in the morning- I understand and I can help. Offering a safe space for you to talk and discuss what's really going on for you. Specialising in PTSD and trauma. Offering EMDR. I also work with anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships, Couples Therapy. Qualified and experienced, client who work with me tell me they feel safe and can talk in a non-judgmental environment, which allows them to discuss issues in confidence. Take the first step, call me today. I offer a free 15 minute consultation. Thank you

I offer a space to talk, giving you time out to reflect and to explore self-development. As an Integrative Relational Therapeutic Counsellor, I draw on different models of therapy including Psychodynamic, Systemic, Interpersonal Process, CBT, Transactional Analysis amongst others in supporting you to reach your desired goals to maximise your full potentials. Meaning, you will find my approach friendly, empowering and conversational in style. I take great care in ensuring that you feel safe, respected and valued. I offer flexibility of short or long term therapy as tailored round your needs. I adhere to the ethics & codes of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.

My name is Tracey and I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. My work in mental health began in 2003 when I volunteered for a helpline for children. Since then I have either been in education or working in mental health. I specialize in working with adults with mental health problems. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) both CBT and EMDR are evidence based psychological approaches to treat a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD ), adjustment difficulties

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples experiencing a wide-range of emotional difficulties. I understand that reaching out for help may feel difficult and I offer a free initial consultation where we can introduce ourselves, understand the problem and discuss options for moving forward. I have extensive experience specialising in areas such as relationships, trauma/ PTSD , addictions, loss, and adjustment.

The top 10 reasons clients seek therapy with me are relational & family issues, anger management & lack of emotional control, confidence & work/life balance, depression, stress, anxiety & shame, emotional numbness, sex, sexuality & masculinity issues, lack of confidence & self-esteem, addiction & substance abuse, trauma, abuse & loss and body image.

It’s hard to believe that your feelings are worth something when you’re depressed, anxious, stuck or feeling trapped with self-critical thoughts and belief you have no control. But I’m here to tell you that it just isn’t the case, I’m here and I’m asking you to let me listen. With over 16years of experience in Mental Health I aim to help you navigate your way through your problems and find personal resolve. Regardless of the journey, therapy is tailored to be supportive, to suit your needs, to help you reach your desired outcome and by the end of our time together your journey will be something you can have pride in.

As an integrative practitioner with a longstanding background in psychology and neuroscience, I structure therapy around the needs of my client using Humanistic, CBT, ERP and MBCT techniques, in conjunction with psychoeducation and Trauma-informed practice. Centred on a Client-centred approach, I employ a variety of evidence-based treatments to deepen self-awareness, offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My practice is based in New Mills, Derbyshire and virtually, in a confidential, safe and empathic environment.

Stephen Hadfield is a qualified NHS psychiatric nurse with Postgraduate training in counselling psychology. He also has experience of working as a lawyer specialising in medical negligence and childhood sexual abuse law. Stephen has a wide experience of working with PTSD clients and with NGOs operating in war zones. He has a special interest in the psychology of diabetes and has a number of high profile and celebrity clients. Stephen has wide experience in working with adult survivors of child sexual abuse.