Counselling in Manchester
Whether you’re dealing with stress, work-life balance, worry, low mood, or the grief of loss, together we can explore your thoughts and emotions in a supportive and non-judgemental environment.
Get in touch to arrange a free 30-minute chat (via phone or video) to talk about your situation and to see how best I can help.
Whether you’re dealing with stress, work-life balance, worry, low mood, or the grief of loss, together we can explore your thoughts and emotions in a supportive and non-judgemental environment.
Get in touch to arrange a free 30-minute chat (via phone or video) to talk about your situation and to see how best I can help.
I started my counselling training over 12 years ago and have years of experience working with people who are striving to understand themselves and these complicated lives that we are all living. I will never get over how much courage it takes to reach out for help at a time of crisis and I am always blown away at the strength and resilience of the human mind. I believe that we all have the potential to grow & heal and that counselling works to facilitate this process. Counselling is for everyone. Not just those who may consider themselves to be in an extreme crisis. I treat each client as an individual working with your unique needs
I started my counselling training over 12 years ago and have years of experience working with people who are striving to understand themselves and these complicated lives that we are all living. I will never get over how much courage it takes to reach out for help at a time of crisis and I am always blown away at the strength and resilience of the human mind. I believe that we all have the potential to grow & heal and that counselling works to facilitate this process. Counselling is for everyone. Not just those who may consider themselves to be in an extreme crisis. I treat each client as an individual working with your unique needs
Cheshire Psychotherapies and Mental Health Ltd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Manchester M16
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.
I am a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist, practising in Person Centred, Integrative and some CBT . I offer face to face sessions in a therapeutic, safe, confidential setting within Greater Manchester. Alongside this I also use both online and telephone counselling platforms. I have experience within many areas including issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental abuse, mental health, anxiety, work related stress, addiction & family issues
I am a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist, practising in Person Centred, Integrative and some CBT . I offer face to face sessions in a therapeutic, safe, confidential setting within Greater Manchester. Alongside this I also use both online and telephone counselling platforms. I have experience within many areas including issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental abuse, mental health, anxiety, work related stress, addiction & family issues
Life can sometimes feel unmanageable, we can feel low and isolated and unsure of who to turn to. When we feel stuck in certain situations and these begin impacting on our mood and our behaviour, we can often need the support of an outside source to help us look at our situation more clearly and to help us regain control. This is where an experienced counsellor can really help. "My therapist has been a great help, a good listener, and has given me an insight into who I really am....I'm sure I will be better for her sound counselling."
Life can sometimes feel unmanageable, we can feel low and isolated and unsure of who to turn to. When we feel stuck in certain situations and these begin impacting on our mood and our behaviour, we can often need the support of an outside source to help us look at our situation more clearly and to help us regain control. This is where an experienced counsellor can really help. "My therapist has been a great help, a good listener, and has given me an insight into who I really am....I'm sure I will be better for her sound counselling."
Are you dissatisfied with life, work, or relationships? Feeling stressed or burnt out? Struggling to let go of the past, or overwhelmed by past events? Feeling flat, fed up, or unmotivated? Are you also ready to move forward with more clarity, energy, and direction? Wanting more confidence in your decisions and forward movement? Curious to embark on a journey of self-discovery, connection, and empowerment? I am a reassuringly relaxed, ethical, and professional therapist, coach, and supervisor with over 15 years of training and experience, if you answered 'yes' to any of the above, I'd be delighted to hear from you.
Are you dissatisfied with life, work, or relationships? Feeling stressed or burnt out? Struggling to let go of the past, or overwhelmed by past events? Feeling flat, fed up, or unmotivated? Are you also ready to move forward with more clarity, energy, and direction? Wanting more confidence in your decisions and forward movement? Curious to embark on a journey of self-discovery, connection, and empowerment? I am a reassuringly relaxed, ethical, and professional therapist, coach, and supervisor with over 15 years of training and experience, if you answered 'yes' to any of the above, I'd be delighted to hear from you.
Are you looking to resolve an issue that has been troubling you for some time? Do you want to feel comfortable in your own skin and more able to manage stress from life, work or relationships and move away from feeling depressed or anxious? Are you finding relationships challenging and want to find a way to be yourself with others and feel cared for and respected? Do you want to cultivate a sense of belonging both within yourself and in the world, and from this safe base to make changes in your life?
Are you looking to resolve an issue that has been troubling you for some time? Do you want to feel comfortable in your own skin and more able to manage stress from life, work or relationships and move away from feeling depressed or anxious? Are you finding relationships challenging and want to find a way to be yourself with others and feel cared for and respected? Do you want to cultivate a sense of belonging both within yourself and in the world, and from this safe base to make changes in your life?
Looking for a compassionate, experienced, kind clinical psychologist? Perhaps you feel a bit stuck, as though you can't make sense of why you are feeling the way you are, or struggling to take the steps you need to move forwards? Do you feel low, anxious, a bit lost or guilty and are finding this is getting in the way of your life? Maybe you struggle with the idea that you do deserve a good and happy life. Have you had difficult life experiences that are still haunting you now and preventing you being the person you want to be? Do these difficulties impact on your relationship with yourself, and your relationship with others?
Looking for a compassionate, experienced, kind clinical psychologist? Perhaps you feel a bit stuck, as though you can't make sense of why you are feeling the way you are, or struggling to take the steps you need to move forwards? Do you feel low, anxious, a bit lost or guilty and are finding this is getting in the way of your life? Maybe you struggle with the idea that you do deserve a good and happy life. Have you had difficult life experiences that are still haunting you now and preventing you being the person you want to be? Do these difficulties impact on your relationship with yourself, and your relationship with others?
Hello and Welcome!
I’m Sanaa, a Chartered Psychologist, and a Health Psychologist in-training. I have been studying and working within the field of Psychology for over 15 years. I provide therapy under the supervision of a HCPC registered Health Psychologist.
If you are looking for psychological support for hormonal health symptoms, such as those related to PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, heavy bleeding, perimenopause or menopause, it would be my privilege to work with you.
Fatigue, pain, mood fluctuations, relationship issues, overwhelm and stress can be debilitating and affect many of us and our families.
Hello and Welcome!
I’m Sanaa, a Chartered Psychologist, and a Health Psychologist in-training. I have been studying and working within the field of Psychology for over 15 years. I provide therapy under the supervision of a HCPC registered Health Psychologist.
If you are looking for psychological support for hormonal health symptoms, such as those related to PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, heavy bleeding, perimenopause or menopause, it would be my privilege to work with you.
Fatigue, pain, mood fluctuations, relationship issues, overwhelm and stress can be debilitating and affect many of us and our families.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or creatively blocked?
You may be highly sensitive, deeply caring, and driven to grow—but find yourself overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You don’t need to figure it out alone. Creative Psychotherapy, Somatic Breathwork and IFS can offer you the space to slow down, feel seen, and reconnect with the parts of you that have been silenced or neglected.
If you’re navigating anxiety, low self-worth, or feeling unfulfilled, our work together will help you break free from emotional patterns that no longer serve you and help you to feel more grounded, embodied, and connected to your full self.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or creatively blocked?
You may be highly sensitive, deeply caring, and driven to grow—but find yourself overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You don’t need to figure it out alone. Creative Psychotherapy, Somatic Breathwork and IFS can offer you the space to slow down, feel seen, and reconnect with the parts of you that have been silenced or neglected.
If you’re navigating anxiety, low self-worth, or feeling unfulfilled, our work together will help you break free from emotional patterns that no longer serve you and help you to feel more grounded, embodied, and connected to your full self.
Hi, I'm Philipp! I specialize in childhood trauma, PTSD, OCD, anxiety and autism. I primarily use Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) - a gentle trauma focused method, EMDR for specific traumatic memories, CBT and advanced Mindfulness. My goal is to increase your wellbeing through trauma processing and practical coping strategies.
Hi, I'm Philipp! I specialize in childhood trauma, PTSD, OCD, anxiety and autism. I primarily use Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) - a gentle trauma focused method, EMDR for specific traumatic memories, CBT and advanced Mindfulness. My goal is to increase your wellbeing through trauma processing and practical coping strategies.
We all struggle with life at some point. It takes courage to make changes in life and it is a big step for you to seek help! I am here to support and empower you, and will tailor a treatment plan that will meet your needs. I am an Integrative Counsellor and have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 14 years. I am always excited to see my clients being transformed within months and they often see my therapy for them as a life changing experience.
Counselling to me is a process of working together to find out who you are and to be able to gain insights to know the meaning from your experiences.
We all struggle with life at some point. It takes courage to make changes in life and it is a big step for you to seek help! I am here to support and empower you, and will tailor a treatment plan that will meet your needs. I am an Integrative Counsellor and have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 14 years. I am always excited to see my clients being transformed within months and they often see my therapy for them as a life changing experience.
Counselling to me is a process of working together to find out who you are and to be able to gain insights to know the meaning from your experiences.
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.
You might be feeling overwhelmed like your thoughts are constantly racing, you're stuck in unhelpful patterns, or you keep second-guessing yourself no matter how hard you try. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, OCD, or struggling to feel secure in your relationships. It can feel exhausting, isolating, and like you're losing touch with who you are.
You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
I work with people who are ready to understand what’s really holding them back and want to feel more in control, more confident, and more like themselves again. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and
You might be feeling overwhelmed like your thoughts are constantly racing, you're stuck in unhelpful patterns, or you keep second-guessing yourself no matter how hard you try. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, OCD, or struggling to feel secure in your relationships. It can feel exhausting, isolating, and like you're losing touch with who you are.
You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
I work with people who are ready to understand what’s really holding them back and want to feel more in control, more confident, and more like themselves again. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and
When you enter my counselling room you will be met with compassion, curiosity and a genuine passion to support you through your problems no matter how big or small they seem. Your problems matter and so do you. I will endeavour to hold that space for you where you are met with empathy, acceptance and my authentic self- tailoring my counselling to suit you as an individual so you too feel you can be your authentic self. I have worked with a diverse group of people in terms of age, gender, religion, ethnicity and professions as well as a wide range of issues such as bereavement, loss of self, abuse, self-worth and body-image.
When you enter my counselling room you will be met with compassion, curiosity and a genuine passion to support you through your problems no matter how big or small they seem. Your problems matter and so do you. I will endeavour to hold that space for you where you are met with empathy, acceptance and my authentic self- tailoring my counselling to suit you as an individual so you too feel you can be your authentic self. I have worked with a diverse group of people in terms of age, gender, religion, ethnicity and professions as well as a wide range of issues such as bereavement, loss of self, abuse, self-worth and body-image.
It is entirely normal, in life, to feel confused, upset, anxious, unsure or challenged; these are all feelings that show that we are human. I provide you with the tools to use if life feels overwhelming, or when you want to make further improvements or understand yourself better. Psychotherapy is for anyone and everyone and is as normal a part of self-care as exercise or getting a haircut. It is an opportunity to do what is essential but that too often is overlooked: allowing ourselves the space to understand ourselves better. Seeking support through psychotherapy can help to deepen self-awareness around life’s tensions.
It is entirely normal, in life, to feel confused, upset, anxious, unsure or challenged; these are all feelings that show that we are human. I provide you with the tools to use if life feels overwhelming, or when you want to make further improvements or understand yourself better. Psychotherapy is for anyone and everyone and is as normal a part of self-care as exercise or getting a haircut. It is an opportunity to do what is essential but that too often is overlooked: allowing ourselves the space to understand ourselves better. Seeking support through psychotherapy can help to deepen self-awareness around life’s tensions.
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 often unconscious, we would explore the non-verbal parts of your experience – daydreams, dreams, gestures, movements, sensations and intuitions – the things in our experience that sit closer to unconscious life.
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 often unconscious, we would explore the non-verbal parts of your experience – daydreams, dreams, gestures, movements, sensations and intuitions – the things in our experience that sit closer to unconscious life.
Hi, I'm Natalie. Thank you for visiting my profile.
I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel, and I'm here to help you navigate them with care and compassion. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship worries, grief, or personal struggles, we will focus on your goals and needs, together. This safe space will help your self-discovery, healing and personal growth to live the life you want to.
I understand that you are more than your past. You want to live in the present, in a way that is aligned with who you want to be. As a trauma informed practitioner, I offer a safe space for you to explore your story.
Hi, I'm Natalie. Thank you for visiting my profile.
I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel, and I'm here to help you navigate them with care and compassion. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship worries, grief, or personal struggles, we will focus on your goals and needs, together. This safe space will help your self-discovery, healing and personal growth to live the life you want to.
I understand that you are more than your past. You want to live in the present, in a way that is aligned with who you want to be. As a trauma informed practitioner, I offer a safe space for you to explore your story.
You may be at a point in your life where you feel stuck, unable to clearly progress, and in need of honing your focus to move forward. You’re driven to make positive change and grow as an individual or in your discipline, but you’re not sure how to. I’m here as a personal trainer for your mind. I see athletes holistically where performance and achievement are just smaller aspects of a bigger, more important picture. Through my experience and training I know that if I help develop you as an individual, everything else follows.
You may be at a point in your life where you feel stuck, unable to clearly progress, and in need of honing your focus to move forward. You’re driven to make positive change and grow as an individual or in your discipline, but you’re not sure how to. I’m here as a personal trainer for your mind. I see athletes holistically where performance and achievement are just smaller aspects of a bigger, more important picture. Through my experience and training I know that if I help develop you as an individual, everything else follows.
Sophie Travis
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
1 Endorsed
Manchester M1
Waitlist for new clients
I work in a discreet location in the City Centre of Manchester, delivering long-term, short-term and EMDR therapy. I work primarily with neurodivergent and LGBTQA+ clients, offering a safe, unconditionally supportive and confidential environment for us to work together to resolve any issues you may feel present in your life and to support with resilience builiding in day to day life. Sometimes, seeking help from a certified expert is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed, professional Psychotherapist working within Manchester and the wider UK your well-being and mental health are my top priority.
I work in a discreet location in the City Centre of Manchester, delivering long-term, short-term and EMDR therapy. I work primarily with neurodivergent and LGBTQA+ clients, offering a safe, unconditionally supportive and confidential environment for us to work together to resolve any issues you may feel present in your life and to support with resilience builiding in day to day life. Sometimes, seeking help from a certified expert is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed, professional Psychotherapist working within Manchester and the wider UK your well-being and mental health are my top priority.
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- Wythenshawe
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Manchester
1,000+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Manchester who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Stress |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 57% | Aviva |
| 51% | AXA PPP |
| 48% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in Manchester see their clients
| 65% | In Person and Online | |
| 35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 70% | Female | |
| 28% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |