Counselling in Manchester
I have worked with many different people struggling with many different issues over my 18 years experience as a therapist. I am interested in helping clients realise their potential and overcome any internal and external obstacles to this. I am particularly interested in helping people foster positive relationships in the broadest sense, whether with family members, partners, friends, colleague and most importantly with ourselves. I am also specialised in working on issues of culture, identity and social justice. Whether issues from childhood or in your current life I will endeavour to help you grow in confidence and self-belief.
I have worked with many different people struggling with many different issues over my 18 years experience as a therapist. I am interested in helping clients realise their potential and overcome any internal and external obstacles to this. I am particularly interested in helping people foster positive relationships in the broadest sense, whether with family members, partners, friends, colleague and most importantly with ourselves. I am also specialised in working on issues of culture, identity and social justice. Whether issues from childhood or in your current life I will endeavour to help you grow in confidence and self-belief.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure why things feel so difficult right now. It might be anxiety, low mood or past experiences that are impacting your day-to day life and relationships. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can explore what's going on for you at your own pace without judgement.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and led by you, I will help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings and support you in finding your own way forward. I also work in a trauma-informed way, recognising how past experiences can shape how we feel in the present, even if we're not always aware of it.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure why things feel so difficult right now. It might be anxiety, low mood or past experiences that are impacting your day-to day life and relationships. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can explore what's going on for you at your own pace without judgement.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and led by you, I will help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings and support you in finding your own way forward. I also work in a trauma-informed way, recognising how past experiences can shape how we feel in the present, even if we're not always aware of it.
As a joint-qualified counsellor and social worker, I have many years’ experience of people in crisis. Sometimes we know the cause and don’t know what to do about it. Sometimes we just don’t know what’s up with us.
It’s okay to recognise that we are feeling overwhelmed and need help; it’s okay to realise that we are stuck in a pattern of behaviour that we know is doing us no good; it’s okay to recognise that there’s something in our life that we want to change. And it’s okay to just feel different and not know what’s wrong.
As a Person-Centred therapist, my job is to work with people to create a space from which change is possible.
As a joint-qualified counsellor and social worker, I have many years’ experience of people in crisis. Sometimes we know the cause and don’t know what to do about it. Sometimes we just don’t know what’s up with us.
It’s okay to recognise that we are feeling overwhelmed and need help; it’s okay to realise that we are stuck in a pattern of behaviour that we know is doing us no good; it’s okay to recognise that there’s something in our life that we want to change. And it’s okay to just feel different and not know what’s wrong.
As a Person-Centred therapist, my job is to work with people to create a space from which change is possible.
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.
I work in a way that’s person-centred, integrative, inclusive and relational. I always place your needs and values at the centre of our therapeutic work, while embracing your freedom and autonomy. I take an affirmative approach in encouraging you to bring any and all parts of your unique self; I take care to not pathologise or criticise you. I work very relationally, and I believe therapy can only be effective if there’s a strong therapeutic relationship at the heart of it. I’m interested in exploring what goes on in the therapeutic process and how this may mirror dynamics you’re experiencing in your wider life and relationships.
I work in a way that’s person-centred, integrative, inclusive and relational. I always place your needs and values at the centre of our therapeutic work, while embracing your freedom and autonomy. I take an affirmative approach in encouraging you to bring any and all parts of your unique self; I take care to not pathologise or criticise you. I work very relationally, and I believe therapy can only be effective if there’s a strong therapeutic relationship at the heart of it. I’m interested in exploring what goes on in the therapeutic process and how this may mirror dynamics you’re experiencing in your wider life and relationships.
I am proudly AuDHD and draw on 16 years of experience in private practice as well as lived experience of being neurodivergent. I work exclusively with Autistic and ADHD adults. My solution focused approach is to help you thrive as an Autistic / ADHD person rather than cope with symptoms by carrying on living a neurotypical life. I work relationally and do more than just validate your experience. I am very much involved and provide input, challenge and guidance. I help clients to recognise the systemic injustice that they might not notice, reclaim their power and move from awareness to action.
I am proudly AuDHD and draw on 16 years of experience in private practice as well as lived experience of being neurodivergent. I work exclusively with Autistic and ADHD adults. My solution focused approach is to help you thrive as an Autistic / ADHD person rather than cope with symptoms by carrying on living a neurotypical life. I work relationally and do more than just validate your experience. I am very much involved and provide input, challenge and guidance. I help clients to recognise the systemic injustice that they might not notice, reclaim their power and move from awareness to action.
I am a registered clinical psychologist and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapist. I am experienced in providing psychological assessment and therapy to adults. I work in a non-judgemental and compassionate way, and am passionate about supporting you as the client to understand yourself better, draw on your existing resources, and to find ways to live more fully and at peace with yourself and others.
I am a registered clinical psychologist and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapist. I am experienced in providing psychological assessment and therapy to adults. I work in a non-judgemental and compassionate way, and am passionate about supporting you as the client to understand yourself better, draw on your existing resources, and to find ways to live more fully and at peace with yourself and others.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burdened by life's challenges? Many people I work with are hardworking professionals who carry more than they let on. From the outside your life may look fine, but inside something hasn't felt right for a while. Perhaps you're struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-worth, or patterns in relationships that keep repeating. For others it's more specific — trauma that still surfaces, or the weight of a long-term or life-changing health condition. You don't need to be in crisis, or have it all figured out. Often, simply knowing something needs to change is reason enough to reach out.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burdened by life's challenges? Many people I work with are hardworking professionals who carry more than they let on. From the outside your life may look fine, but inside something hasn't felt right for a while. Perhaps you're struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-worth, or patterns in relationships that keep repeating. For others it's more specific — trauma that still surfaces, or the weight of a long-term or life-changing health condition. You don't need to be in crisis, or have it all figured out. Often, simply knowing something needs to change is reason enough to reach out.
Welcome. I’m a warm and compassionate Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and groups. I also work in secondary care mental health services with people experiencing difficulties such as shame, self-criticism, dissociation, and relational challenges. I hold a non-pathologising view of distress and draw on a range of models to support meaningful change. I offer individual and group supervision to therapists and lead Internal Family Systems (IFS) practice groups.
Welcome. I’m a warm and compassionate Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and groups. I also work in secondary care mental health services with people experiencing difficulties such as shame, self-criticism, dissociation, and relational challenges. I hold a non-pathologising view of distress and draw on a range of models to support meaningful change. I offer individual and group supervision to therapists and lead Internal Family Systems (IFS) practice groups.
“My therapy is designed to give you the tools and guidance to change the way you think, and help you see things more clearly, so you can be in control of your own progress. I always work at your pace, and my goal is for you to feel as comfortable as possible when opening up. We’re in this together!”
“My therapy is designed to give you the tools and guidance to change the way you think, and help you see things more clearly, so you can be in control of your own progress. I always work at your pace, and my goal is for you to feel as comfortable as possible when opening up. We’re in this together!”
At the core of my therapeutic approach is to provide an empathic, safe and open space, enabling clients to develop awareness and understanding of complex psychological difficulties. I use this basic foundation to help clients (and the systems around them) work through these challenges by applying appropriate, evidenced-based intervention models in a gentle and collaborative way. I believe that while life inevitably entails a degree of trauma, tragedy or other adversity, therapy can help people find resilience and hope, thus supporting them to grow from these experiences and offering a path to a happier and more settled existence.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is to provide an empathic, safe and open space, enabling clients to develop awareness and understanding of complex psychological difficulties. I use this basic foundation to help clients (and the systems around them) work through these challenges by applying appropriate, evidenced-based intervention models in a gentle and collaborative way. I believe that while life inevitably entails a degree of trauma, tragedy or other adversity, therapy can help people find resilience and hope, thus supporting them to grow from these experiences and offering a path to a happier and more settled existence.
My area of expertise is loss, and helping clients deal with it in all its forms, which includes bereavement, job loss, relationship breakdowns, loss of sense of self (which includes depression, anxiety, chronic illness, disability or medical / healthcare diagnosis) and all of the many other life changes that may happen outside of your control.
My area of expertise is loss, and helping clients deal with it in all its forms, which includes bereavement, job loss, relationship breakdowns, loss of sense of self (which includes depression, anxiety, chronic illness, disability or medical / healthcare diagnosis) and all of the many other life changes that may happen outside of your control.
Therapy solutions: integrative psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, and many techniques and approaches are used to find the right approach for you.
We will work together to change your life, response patterns, thinking, and habits, or improve your mental and emotional well-being.
The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available, too.
Therapy solutions: integrative psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, and many techniques and approaches are used to find the right approach for you.
We will work together to change your life, response patterns, thinking, and habits, or improve your mental and emotional well-being.
The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available, too.
My approach is integrative and grounded in Transactional Analysis, meaning I draw on different ways of working to suit you as an individual. I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported to make sense of your experiences.
My approach is integrative and grounded in Transactional Analysis, meaning I draw on different ways of working to suit you as an individual. I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported to make sense of your experiences.
So many of us feel the need to wear a mask day to day, unable to express our true feelings or show who we really are. I understand how difficult it can be to make the first step in asking for support, with this in mind I can provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment in which you can be fully open and honest.
So many of us feel the need to wear a mask day to day, unable to express our true feelings or show who we really are. I understand how difficult it can be to make the first step in asking for support, with this in mind I can provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment in which you can be fully open and honest.
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, IFS, Focusing, 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 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, IFS, Focusing, 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 qualified CBT Psychotherapist, who supports young people and adults who are struggling with mental health difficulties, such as depression and/or anxiety. I can support you to understand your current difficulties, where they may be stemming from, and what may be impacting upon the way you think, feel and behave. We can identify your goals for therapy together, and what 'feeling better' means for you. Whether you prefer to talk things through, or a more active approach, I will tailor therapy to meet your goals.
I am a qualified CBT Psychotherapist, who supports young people and adults who are struggling with mental health difficulties, such as depression and/or anxiety. I can support you to understand your current difficulties, where they may be stemming from, and what may be impacting upon the way you think, feel and behave. We can identify your goals for therapy together, and what 'feeling better' means for you. Whether you prefer to talk things through, or a more active approach, I will tailor therapy to meet your goals.
Are you tired of doubting yourself and feeling like you're never quite enough? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of overthinking, overachieving, and constantly questioning your worth? If this sounds like you, I'm here to help.
The people I work with are often driven to succeed but held back by an inner voice that doubts, criticises, or shames. Underneath their accomplishments, they feel exhausted by perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-blame that keeps them stuck. Many suspect they are neurodivergent, or are starting to realise that growing up with emotionally immature parents has had a significant impact.
Are you tired of doubting yourself and feeling like you're never quite enough? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of overthinking, overachieving, and constantly questioning your worth? If this sounds like you, I'm here to help.
The people I work with are often driven to succeed but held back by an inner voice that doubts, criticises, or shames. Underneath their accomplishments, they feel exhausted by perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-blame that keeps them stuck. Many suspect they are neurodivergent, or are starting to realise that growing up with emotionally immature parents has had a significant impact.
My therapy practice is built on many years of 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 and symptoms of burnout & 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 built on many years of 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 and symptoms of burnout & 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.
I offer psychodynamic and reflective supervision to psychologists and therapists working with emotional distress, trauma, and complex relational dynamics. My supervisory work supports thinking about clinical material, transference and countertransference, ethical questions, and the emotional impact of the work. I have particular experience supervising work with developmental trauma, identity-related difficulties, loss, and work across cultural or systemic contexts. My approach is collaborative and reflective, supporting clinical understanding and professional development.
I offer psychodynamic and reflective supervision to psychologists and therapists working with emotional distress, trauma, and complex relational dynamics. My supervisory work supports thinking about clinical material, transference and countertransference, ethical questions, and the emotional impact of the work. I have particular experience supervising work with developmental trauma, identity-related difficulties, loss, and work across cultural or systemic contexts. My approach is collaborative and reflective, supporting clinical understanding and professional development.
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Number of Counsellors in Manchester
1,000+
Average cost per session
£65
Counsellors in Manchester who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Stress |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Complex PTSD |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 70% | Aviva |
| 59% | AXA PPP |
| 55% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in Manchester see their clients
| 65% | In Person and Online | |
| 35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 70% | Female | |
| 28% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |