Women's Issues Counselling in Manchester

Aroeb Fatima Azam
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi there. My name is Aroeb. I'm an integrative counsellor & psychotherapist, tailoring my approach to suit your unique needs and therapeutic goals. My approach is grounded in compassion, empathy, respect, and inclusivity. The modalities I work with include but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy and Transactional Analysis. I believe therapy works best when it’s a genuine, trusting connection that honours each person’s unique life experiences. At the heart of meaningful therapeutic work is autonomy and championing individuality, creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
Hi there. My name is Aroeb. I'm an integrative counsellor & psychotherapist, tailoring my approach to suit your unique needs and therapeutic goals. My approach is grounded in compassion, empathy, respect, and inclusivity. The modalities I work with include but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy and Transactional Analysis. I believe therapy works best when it’s a genuine, trusting connection that honours each person’s unique life experiences. At the heart of meaningful therapeutic work is autonomy and championing individuality, creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
0161 524 2257 View 0161 524 2257
Dr Gemma Culverwell-Bolger
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
At some point, nearly all of us face challenges that affect our mental and emotional well-being. Life has a way of presenting us with difficulties—whether it’s a tough beginning in childhood, an unexpected stressful event, a traumatic experience, or the ongoing demands of parenting. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural for them to impact our mental health, daily life, and relationships. I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly and honestly without judgment. I will listen with care and work collaboratively with you to explore your challenges, strengths, and goals.
At some point, nearly all of us face challenges that affect our mental and emotional well-being. Life has a way of presenting us with difficulties—whether it’s a tough beginning in childhood, an unexpected stressful event, a traumatic experience, or the ongoing demands of parenting. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural for them to impact our mental health, daily life, and relationships. I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly and honestly without judgment. I will listen with care and work collaboratively with you to explore your challenges, strengths, and goals.
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Tracey Whalley
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Sometimes life experiences can become overwhelming and feel too much to cope with. This can lead to us to feeling worthless, vulnerable and isolated. Sometimes we need somebody who will listen to us without judgement to help us work through things to lead to a better understanding of ourselves and our experiences and sometimes just hold our hand whilst we sit in that darkness.
Sometimes life experiences can become overwhelming and feel too much to cope with. This can lead to us to feeling worthless, vulnerable and isolated. Sometimes we need somebody who will listen to us without judgement to help us work through things to lead to a better understanding of ourselves and our experiences and sometimes just hold our hand whilst we sit in that darkness.
0161 509 6726 View 0161 509 6726
Fariha Hassan
Counsellor, MBACP
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You’re not alone—and there’s space here to find clarity and calm. I offer a calm, welcoming environment where you can be heard without judgment and explore what’s on your mind at your own pace. Together, we’ll navigate your journey with empathy and respect—supporting your healing, no matter your background or story. Sessions are available in English, Urdu, Punjabi, or Hindi to ensure language is never a barrier.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You’re not alone—and there’s space here to find clarity and calm. I offer a calm, welcoming environment where you can be heard without judgment and explore what’s on your mind at your own pace. Together, we’ll navigate your journey with empathy and respect—supporting your healing, no matter your background or story. Sessions are available in English, Urdu, Punjabi, or Hindi to ensure language is never a barrier.
0161 524 4724 View 0161 524 4724
Catherine Horton
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
HI, I’m Catherine (she/her), sometimes life can be challenging and everyone experiences times when they may struggle. I offer a calm, confidential and safe space for you to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and support you through these difficult times. Often past experiences can cause difficulties in the present and together we can explore these in order for you to gain insight and clarity and move forward in your life.
HI, I’m Catherine (she/her), sometimes life can be challenging and everyone experiences times when they may struggle. I offer a calm, confidential and safe space for you to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and support you through these difficult times. Often past experiences can cause difficulties in the present and together we can explore these in order for you to gain insight and clarity and move forward in your life.
0161 524 6886 View 0161 524 6886
Carly O’Callaghan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Have you ever felt that sinking feeling that nothing you do is good enough? You try hard to do everything perfectly, to keep everyone around you happy? To never say no. At first, it works! No one is mad at you! You might even achieve your goals and receive praise. It feels great! But over time it becomes an exhausting treadmill that you can’t get off. And if you make a mistake, or hit burnout? It feels like a disaster. And the nagging fear of failure never leaves. Maybe you’ve grown up neurodivergent, in a world where your way of being doesn’t seem to work. So you’ve masked and overcompensated until you simply can’t anymore.
Have you ever felt that sinking feeling that nothing you do is good enough? You try hard to do everything perfectly, to keep everyone around you happy? To never say no. At first, it works! No one is mad at you! You might even achieve your goals and receive praise. It feels great! But over time it becomes an exhausting treadmill that you can’t get off. And if you make a mistake, or hit burnout? It feels like a disaster. And the nagging fear of failure never leaves. Maybe you’ve grown up neurodivergent, in a world where your way of being doesn’t seem to work. So you’ve masked and overcompensated until you simply can’t anymore.
0161 694 8733 View 0161 694 8733
Calming Minds Soothing Souls Therapies MBACP
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
0161 850 4018 View 0161 850 4018
Alice Dora Whittle
Counsellor, MBACP
Through warmth and respect, we will build a therapeutic relationship together. One where you will feel safe to share your world with me. I am a person-centred therapist who offers a judgement-free space to empower your curiosity, while promoting resilience and compassion. With reflection and honesty, we can find ways to rebuild supportive structures and to reconnect with ourselves and others. As a person-centred therapist, the relationship we build is at the heart of the work. I will provide you with a confidential space in which you’ll have the freedom to explore the roots of your emotions and experiences.
Through warmth and respect, we will build a therapeutic relationship together. One where you will feel safe to share your world with me. I am a person-centred therapist who offers a judgement-free space to empower your curiosity, while promoting resilience and compassion. With reflection and honesty, we can find ways to rebuild supportive structures and to reconnect with ourselves and others. As a person-centred therapist, the relationship we build is at the heart of the work. I will provide you with a confidential space in which you’ll have the freedom to explore the roots of your emotions and experiences.
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Tayyauba Sheikh
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Your time with me is dedicated to you. It’s an opportunity for you to share whatever is on your heart and mind, whether it’s emotional pain, confusion, or unresolved issues. Together, we will explore how the mind and body show signs of distress such as indecision, confusion, unresolved issues, feeling overwhelmed by toxic relationships or unhealthy dynamics. By exploring these feelings and patterns, we can develop a better understanding of ourselves and how to respond more effectively in the future.
Your time with me is dedicated to you. It’s an opportunity for you to share whatever is on your heart and mind, whether it’s emotional pain, confusion, or unresolved issues. Together, we will explore how the mind and body show signs of distress such as indecision, confusion, unresolved issues, feeling overwhelmed by toxic relationships or unhealthy dynamics. By exploring these feelings and patterns, we can develop a better understanding of ourselves and how to respond more effectively in the future.
0161 524 9690 View 0161 524 9690
Kintsugi Psychotherapy
Verified Verified
My name is Maria de Ridder. I work as a psychotherapist in private practice in South Manchester in Chorlton and Didsbury. The principle modality I use is called Transactional Analysis; a type of psychotherapy which looks at how the past affects the present and looks at any unhelpful patterns we may developed. I also offer mindfulness based and relational approaches where applicable.
My name is Maria de Ridder. I work as a psychotherapist in private practice in South Manchester in Chorlton and Didsbury. The principle modality I use is called Transactional Analysis; a type of psychotherapy which looks at how the past affects the present and looks at any unhelpful patterns we may developed. I also offer mindfulness based and relational approaches where applicable.
0161 524 1678 View 0161 524 1678
Lorna Gumbs
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Do you want space to talk about things that once seemed ok but are no longer working? Are you feeling disconnected from your relationships? Maybe something just feels…off, and you would like help to get back on track. It isn't always easy to know what that feeling is connected to so maybe a conversation with me would help you to untangle that and find some understanding. If some of this sounds familiar, drop me an email and together we can explore your thoughts and begin curating a life that feels more aligned with who you really are.
Do you want space to talk about things that once seemed ok but are no longer working? Are you feeling disconnected from your relationships? Maybe something just feels…off, and you would like help to get back on track. It isn't always easy to know what that feeling is connected to so maybe a conversation with me would help you to untangle that and find some understanding. If some of this sounds familiar, drop me an email and together we can explore your thoughts and begin curating a life that feels more aligned with who you really are.
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Ally Condron
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
A relatable and compassionate Therapist, based in Manchester City Centre, working both in person and online. Perhaps your past experiences are having an impact on your day to day life, or you are feeling down and need support. I offer clients the time and space to explore themselves, past and present events. Whatever it is that you are going through I will do my best to help. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to know where to start and I welcome clients to bring their full selves, in all their complexity, to sessions, without pressure to have to "be" a certain kind of way.
A relatable and compassionate Therapist, based in Manchester City Centre, working both in person and online. Perhaps your past experiences are having an impact on your day to day life, or you are feeling down and need support. I offer clients the time and space to explore themselves, past and present events. Whatever it is that you are going through I will do my best to help. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to know where to start and I welcome clients to bring their full selves, in all their complexity, to sessions, without pressure to have to "be" a certain kind of way.
01707 938735 View 01707 938735
Natalie Beatty
Counsellor, MBACP
6 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Natalie, a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or struggling in your relationships, you’re not alone. Reaching out can feel difficult, but you don’t have to face things on your own anymore. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. Together we can explore what’s been weighing on you and help you reconnect with who you are and how you want to live. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your story and move towards healing, clarity, and meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Natalie, a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or struggling in your relationships, you’re not alone. Reaching out can feel difficult, but you don’t have to face things on your own anymore. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. Together we can explore what’s been weighing on you and help you reconnect with who you are and how you want to live. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your story and move towards healing, clarity, and meaningful change.
0161 524 9014 View 0161 524 9014
Sonya Carra Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
By working with you to understand your learned thoughts, feelings and behaviours, I will help you to locate your own power to make meaningful, authentic change. Together, we will explore with compassion what you want to change about your life. We will look at the decisions you have made about yourself and the world and how these might be holding you back, and take active steps towards doing things differently. I offer a non-judgemental, open minded approach with my clients.
By working with you to understand your learned thoughts, feelings and behaviours, I will help you to locate your own power to make meaningful, authentic change. Together, we will explore with compassion what you want to change about your life. We will look at the decisions you have made about yourself and the world and how these might be holding you back, and take active steps towards doing things differently. I offer a non-judgemental, open minded approach with my clients.
0161 870 7038 View 0161 870 7038
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
Adela R. Moldovan Private Practice Clinic
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
My clinical experience 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.
My clinical experience 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.
01782 493877 View 01782 493877
Justine Howard
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I’m an experienced person-centred integrative counsellor working with both young people and adults from diverse backgrounds. I offer long-term support for those facing complex challenges and unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I also provide short-term counselling for life transitions or times of uncertainty. Whatever brings you here, I offer a compassionate, confidential safe space to explore and address your difficulties. I also provide casework counselling supervision, helping counsellors manage complex cases, uphold ethics, and grow professionally in a supportive, learning-focused space.
I’m an experienced person-centred integrative counsellor working with both young people and adults from diverse backgrounds. I offer long-term support for those facing complex challenges and unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I also provide short-term counselling for life transitions or times of uncertainty. Whatever brings you here, I offer a compassionate, confidential safe space to explore and address your difficulties. I also provide casework counselling supervision, helping counsellors manage complex cases, uphold ethics, and grow professionally in a supportive, learning-focused space.
01704 336332 View 01704 336332
Rethink You Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hello, my name is Jo. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, or the lasting impact of past experiences. I work with adults experiencing a range of emotional and relational challenges, with particular experience in: effects of emotionally immature, or inconsistent parents and caregivers, anxiety and self-doubt, work stress, burnout and pressures and living with chronic pain or long-term health conditions.
Hello, my name is Jo. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, or the lasting impact of past experiences. I work with adults experiencing a range of emotional and relational challenges, with particular experience in: effects of emotionally immature, or inconsistent parents and caregivers, anxiety and self-doubt, work stress, burnout and pressures and living with chronic pain or long-term health conditions.
020 3319 6425 View 020 3319 6425
Katie 'kayte' Callaghan
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
3 Endorsed
I’m a UK & EUwide (Online) & London based (F2F) Psychosexual and Relationship therapist specialising in Relationship therapy, including couples and other relationship structures, as well as supporting individuals with Sexual issues. My background in Sexual Health Nursing provides expertise with Sexual Health conditions and supporting Sexual assault/abuse survivors. I work with many issues including Attachment Theory, Sexual Problems, rebuilding after infidelity or rebuilding connection & desire. I am a Kink & LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. I create a non-judgmental space where clients can explore their issues without fear or shame.
I’m a UK & EUwide (Online) & London based (F2F) Psychosexual and Relationship therapist specialising in Relationship therapy, including couples and other relationship structures, as well as supporting individuals with Sexual issues. My background in Sexual Health Nursing provides expertise with Sexual Health conditions and supporting Sexual assault/abuse survivors. I work with many issues including Attachment Theory, Sexual Problems, rebuilding after infidelity or rebuilding connection & desire. I am a Kink & LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. I create a non-judgmental space where clients can explore their issues without fear or shame.
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Tracey Johnstone
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s on your mind at your own pace. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, burnout, grief or feeling weighed down by life. I am an integrative therapist, working in a warm, collaborative way that places you at the centre of the therapy. My practice is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, so you can feel heard, respected and accepted.
I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s on your mind at your own pace. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, burnout, grief or feeling weighed down by life. I am an integrative therapist, working in a warm, collaborative way that places you at the centre of the therapy. My practice is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, so you can feel heard, respected and accepted.
01925 918655 View 01925 918655

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