Counselling in Manchester
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, people pleasing, or perhaps stuck in a place that leads you to being frustrated or anxious in your life? Maybe it is starting to impact on those closest to you and you are now looking for a different experience. As a fully qualified and highly experienced therapist, I work one-to-one with adults on a whole range of different presenting issues that can include anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship issues, and unhelpful patterns of behaviour. People access therapy when they find that they are stuck not knowing what to do next, or how to get out of repetitive and destructive situations.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, people pleasing, or perhaps stuck in a place that leads you to being frustrated or anxious in your life? Maybe it is starting to impact on those closest to you and you are now looking for a different experience. As a fully qualified and highly experienced therapist, I work one-to-one with adults on a whole range of different presenting issues that can include anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship issues, and unhelpful patterns of behaviour. People access therapy when they find that they are stuck not knowing what to do next, or how to get out of repetitive and destructive situations.
I am an integrative counsellor and work with people looking for change, ways to cope, grow or to find meaning. My approach is honest, warm and supportive and I offer flexible and adhoc appointments. My aim is to help you open up the possibilities in your life: Identify the patterns that no longer serve you, move you towards finding your potential and live in a way that feels more fulfilling and authentic with your true self. My practice is LGBTQ+ friendly.
I am an integrative counsellor and work with people looking for change, ways to cope, grow or to find meaning. My approach is honest, warm and supportive and I offer flexible and adhoc appointments. My aim is to help you open up the possibilities in your life: Identify the patterns that no longer serve you, move you towards finding your potential and live in a way that feels more fulfilling and authentic with your true self. My practice is LGBTQ+ friendly.
I believe in the power of growth and self-discovery. My approach to counselling isn’t just about coping day to day, it’s about helping you understand yourself on a deeper level, so you can move forward with clarity and a sense of your self worth.
You might be feeling anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from others. Maybe social situations feel overwhelming, or you struggle to express yourself and be truly seen. Perhaps work is draining your energy, leaving you exhausted and unfulfilled. Or maybe you don’t quite know why you feel stuck, you just know something needs to change.
I believe in the power of growth and self-discovery. My approach to counselling isn’t just about coping day to day, it’s about helping you understand yourself on a deeper level, so you can move forward with clarity and a sense of your self worth.
You might be feeling anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from others. Maybe social situations feel overwhelming, or you struggle to express yourself and be truly seen. Perhaps work is draining your energy, leaving you exhausted and unfulfilled. Or maybe you don’t quite know why you feel stuck, you just know something needs to change.
I am a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist, practising in Person Centred, Integrative and CBT therapies. I offer face to face sessions in a therapeutic, safe, confidential setting. 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 CBT therapies. I offer face to face sessions in a therapeutic, safe, confidential setting. 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
Hi, welcome to this page. There might be several reasons why you are looking to start therapy: maybe you feel stuck and don’t know how to overcome a difficult situation. Or why the same things seem to be happening to you. Maybe you feel very sad and like you’re carrying heavy baggage. Stress might be a bit too much and you wish you could stop the race inside you. Maybe you just want to feel better. Maybe you are not sure, but you feel that all is not ok. And maybe all the above at the same time.
Hi, welcome to this page. There might be several reasons why you are looking to start therapy: maybe you feel stuck and don’t know how to overcome a difficult situation. Or why the same things seem to be happening to you. Maybe you feel very sad and like you’re carrying heavy baggage. Stress might be a bit too much and you wish you could stop the race inside you. Maybe you just want to feel better. Maybe you are not sure, but you feel that all is not ok. And maybe all the above at the same time.
If you’re reading this, it probably means you’re thinking about starting therapy – maybe for the first time. Fair play for making it here. I know it won’t have been easy. Sadly, most guys don’t make it this far. But you did – so well done.
I specialise in working with men who feel stuck, ashamed or emotionally flat. You might be functioning well enough, but you know there’s something deeper… and maybe haven’t ever spoken about.
Whether it’s a long-standing issue or something that’s come up recently – addiction, anger, burnout, relationships, identity, porn or loss – we work together to understand what’s really going on for you.
If you’re reading this, it probably means you’re thinking about starting therapy – maybe for the first time. Fair play for making it here. I know it won’t have been easy. Sadly, most guys don’t make it this far. But you did – so well done.
I specialise in working with men who feel stuck, ashamed or emotionally flat. You might be functioning well enough, but you know there’s something deeper… and maybe haven’t ever spoken about.
Whether it’s a long-standing issue or something that’s come up recently – addiction, anger, burnout, relationships, identity, porn or loss – we work together to understand what’s really going on for you.
Laura | The Meraki Way | Biodynamic Breathwork
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Manchester M2
Are you a creative soul feeling lost, stuck, anxious, exhausted or blocked? Do you find yourself more reactive than you'd like, with less energy to pursue what truly matters? For those of us with busy minds and full lives, breaking free from physical tension and emotional hurdles can feel overwhelming. Maybe you sense there’s more you could do, more you could give and express—but doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs keep holding you back. As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist & Somatic Breathworker, I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential trauma-informed space to move beyond the limitations of the mind and words.
Are you a creative soul feeling lost, stuck, anxious, exhausted or blocked? Do you find yourself more reactive than you'd like, with less energy to pursue what truly matters? For those of us with busy minds and full lives, breaking free from physical tension and emotional hurdles can feel overwhelming. Maybe you sense there’s more you could do, more you could give and express—but doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs keep holding you back. As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist & Somatic Breathworker, I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential trauma-informed space to move beyond the limitations of the mind and words.
I am a queer therapist, specialising in working with people within the LGBTQ+ community. I believe in working with people as individuals, in a way that works for them. I will work alongside you, to help you explore and navigate your issues, experiences, current situations and things that you may be struggling with. I have experience in supporting people, from a wide range of backgrounds and I create a non-judgmental and supportive environment, where you can be yourself and feel comfortable during our sessions.
I am a queer therapist, specialising in working with people within the LGBTQ+ community. I believe in working with people as individuals, in a way that works for them. I will work alongside you, to help you explore and navigate your issues, experiences, current situations and things that you may be struggling with. I have experience in supporting people, from a wide range of backgrounds and I create a non-judgmental and supportive environment, where you can be yourself and feel comfortable during our sessions.
Do you feel everything intensely—love, pain, joy, fear? One moment you're hopeful, the next everything feels like it’s falling apart.
You might struggle with overwhelming emotions, fear of abandonment, or relationships that feel chaotic or draining. Maybe you've been in a relationship where your needs were dismissed, your reality questioned, or your sense of self slowly eroded.
Many of the people I work with are navigating the effects of narcissistic abuse or living with traits of borderline personality. They often feel “too much,” or not enough, and are tired of the emotional rollercoaster.
Do you feel everything intensely—love, pain, joy, fear? One moment you're hopeful, the next everything feels like it’s falling apart.
You might struggle with overwhelming emotions, fear of abandonment, or relationships that feel chaotic or draining. Maybe you've been in a relationship where your needs were dismissed, your reality questioned, or your sense of self slowly eroded.
Many of the people I work with are navigating the effects of narcissistic abuse or living with traits of borderline personality. They often feel “too much,” or not enough, and are tired of the emotional rollercoaster.
You have courage and determination in the face of life's challenges. I can only imagine you have been grappling with issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, yet you refuse to let these obstacles define you. Instead, you're hungry for change, yearning for a sense of peace and fulfillment that seems just out of reach. Your needs are raw and real, but you want a change of direction, because you feel stuck. I appreciate you may be scared, but I will be here throughout.
You have courage and determination in the face of life's challenges. I can only imagine you have been grappling with issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, yet you refuse to let these obstacles define you. Instead, you're hungry for change, yearning for a sense of peace and fulfillment that seems just out of reach. Your needs are raw and real, but you want a change of direction, because you feel stuck. I appreciate you may be scared, but I will be here throughout.
Are you struggling with trauma, low self esteem, depression, self sabotaging behaviours, obsessions ,anxiety, or major life events? There comes a time when these issues get on top of us , we feel stuck and need to make a change!. I am a Registered and fully accredited BABCP Psychotherapist and Core Mental Health Professional (NMC Registered) and I’d love to help you on your journey towards change and self-discovery. My goals are to help you understand yourself, life experience and your trauma on a deeper level then to help brake unhelpful cycles/ patterns of thoughts and behaviours creating a positive change.
Are you struggling with trauma, low self esteem, depression, self sabotaging behaviours, obsessions ,anxiety, or major life events? There comes a time when these issues get on top of us , we feel stuck and need to make a change!. I am a Registered and fully accredited BABCP Psychotherapist and Core Mental Health Professional (NMC Registered) and I’d love to help you on your journey towards change and self-discovery. My goals are to help you understand yourself, life experience and your trauma on a deeper level then to help brake unhelpful cycles/ patterns of thoughts and behaviours creating a positive change.
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Hi, I’m Craig. I am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and Yoga Teacher, based in Manchester. I care about helping people navigate those sticky and uncomfortable moments in life. For most of my adult life, I’ve felt a pull towards the helping professions. This pull led me to the realms of counselling, psychotherapy and yoga. I’ve found the tools and skills from these realms transformative in my own development and growth, and in others. I take an integrative approach, bringing concepts, skills and techniques from the psychotherapeutic, yogic and spiritual spheres.
Hi, I’m Craig. I am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and Yoga Teacher, based in Manchester. I care about helping people navigate those sticky and uncomfortable moments in life. For most of my adult life, I’ve felt a pull towards the helping professions. This pull led me to the realms of counselling, psychotherapy and yoga. I’ve found the tools and skills from these realms transformative in my own development and growth, and in others. I take an integrative approach, bringing concepts, skills and techniques from the psychotherapeutic, yogic and spiritual spheres.
If you're tired of battling stress, overwhelm, anxiety or if you're frustrated because you can't seem to be as productive or confident as you want, or need, to be then hypnotherapy can work amazingly well for you. Your subconscious is in the driving seat and while it tries to help you feel safe and survive, it can also hinder you too. Often we aren't entirely aware, at a conscious level, why we're struggling or stuck in self-sabotaging behaviour patterns. Hypnotherapy is able to reach your subconscious and work with it to correct course, allowing you to achieve what you want.
If you're tired of battling stress, overwhelm, anxiety or if you're frustrated because you can't seem to be as productive or confident as you want, or need, to be then hypnotherapy can work amazingly well for you. Your subconscious is in the driving seat and while it tries to help you feel safe and survive, it can also hinder you too. Often we aren't entirely aware, at a conscious level, why we're struggling or stuck in self-sabotaging behaviour patterns. Hypnotherapy is able to reach your subconscious and work with it to correct course, allowing you to achieve what you want.
At certain points in our lives, we might find ourselves in what may seem like an unbreakable cycle of self-destructive behaviours, overwhelming emotions and a sense of disconnect to those around us, or perhaps even within ourselves. If you’re reading this, it is likely that you currently find yourself somewhere within that cycle or you may have feelings of anxiety, depression or low self-worth. You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, intrusive and obsessive thoughts, self-harm, child-hood trauma or grief. Whatever the reason may be, I just want to firstly remind you that you are not alone.
At certain points in our lives, we might find ourselves in what may seem like an unbreakable cycle of self-destructive behaviours, overwhelming emotions and a sense of disconnect to those around us, or perhaps even within ourselves. If you’re reading this, it is likely that you currently find yourself somewhere within that cycle or you may have feelings of anxiety, depression or low self-worth. You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, intrusive and obsessive thoughts, self-harm, child-hood trauma or grief. Whatever the reason may be, I just want to firstly remind you that you are not alone.
Helping your soul and feeling free again as a psychotherapist sums up what counselling is to me. In the sessions I offer a safe, non judgemental space for you to explore your concerns and issues by guiding you to find the solutions to your issues.
Helping your soul and feeling free again as a psychotherapist sums up what counselling is to me. In the sessions I offer a safe, non judgemental space for you to explore your concerns and issues by guiding you to find the solutions to your issues.
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.
Calming Minds Soothing Souls Therapies MBACP
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester M2
Waitlist for new clients
Counselling/ Psychotherapy: Effective counselling reduces confusion, allowing you to make effective decisions leading to positive changes in your attitude, behaviours & overall well-being. The ultimate aim of counselling is to enable you to make your own choices, reach your own decisions & go forward with a greater sense of clarity & self-management. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy in which hypnosis is used to create a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility during which positive suggestions are made to rid you of emotional blockage. Mindfulness keeps us focused
Counselling/ Psychotherapy: Effective counselling reduces confusion, allowing you to make effective decisions leading to positive changes in your attitude, behaviours & overall well-being. The ultimate aim of counselling is to enable you to make your own choices, reach your own decisions & go forward with a greater sense of clarity & self-management. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy in which hypnosis is used to create a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility during which positive suggestions are made to rid you of emotional blockage. Mindfulness keeps us focused
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I work with a range of people who have experienced adversity in life due to life events. I have worked in the NHS for 10 plus years. My specialties include supporting people who live with chronic health conditions or life changing injuries. I have seen a range of issues including anxiety, low mood and depression, loss, weight loss, grief and trauma. I also work extensively with people from the LGBT+ community. I also support those who live with neurodivergence such as: ASD, ADHD or Dyslexia. I also offer assessments for surgical procedures / medical treatments.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I work with a range of people who have experienced adversity in life due to life events. I have worked in the NHS for 10 plus years. My specialties include supporting people who live with chronic health conditions or life changing injuries. I have seen a range of issues including anxiety, low mood and depression, loss, weight loss, grief and trauma. I also work extensively with people from the LGBT+ community. I also support those who live with neurodivergence such as: ASD, ADHD or Dyslexia. I also offer assessments for surgical procedures / medical treatments.
Are things that have happened in your life preventing you living as you deserve to? Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or feeling numb and disconnected from others? Do you find you're reaching for alcohol, drugs, food, damaging relationships to try to feel better? Or did you grow up with a parent struggling in this way? You don't need to have suffered an obvious trauma or adversity to be be feeling fearful, despairing or battling with a low sense of self worth. Modern life is hard and the pressures sometimes difficult to navigate.
Are things that have happened in your life preventing you living as you deserve to? Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or feeling numb and disconnected from others? Do you find you're reaching for alcohol, drugs, food, damaging relationships to try to feel better? Or did you grow up with a parent struggling in this way? You don't need to have suffered an obvious trauma or adversity to be be feeling fearful, despairing or battling with a low sense of self worth. Modern life is hard and the pressures sometimes difficult to navigate.
I provide online therapy services for any of life’s challenges. Whether you are experiencing low mood, frustration, anxiety, confusion, or a lack of direction or identity, I can help you.
Through person-centered counseling, I create a warm, supportive, and confidential environment where you can explore any aspect of your life at your own pace.
Although you are the expert on yourself, the right listening ear and the appropriate questions at the right time can facilitate the discovery of connections you may have never made otherwise. This is the magic of person-centered counseling.
I provide online therapy services for any of life’s challenges. Whether you are experiencing low mood, frustration, anxiety, confusion, or a lack of direction or identity, I can help you.
Through person-centered counseling, I create a warm, supportive, and confidential environment where you can explore any aspect of your life at your own pace.
Although you are the expert on yourself, the right listening ear and the appropriate questions at the right time can facilitate the discovery of connections you may have never made otherwise. This is the magic of person-centered counseling.
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Number of Counsellors in Manchester
1,000+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Manchester who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Stress |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 59% | Aviva |
| 55% | AXA PPP |
| 48% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in Manchester see their clients
| 65% | In Person and Online | |
| 35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 71% | Female | |
| 27% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |