Counselling in Manchester

Are you struggling with your mental health? Do you want to talk openly about a situation in your life without judgement? Is the past or the present holding you back from moving forward? My name is Katie Craven and I am person centred counsellor who is passionate about personal development and growth in a safe and warm space. I can support and empower you in a journey of self discovery and help you heal and grow towards your full potential. I offer face to face, video, telephone and email therapy. If you would like to know a bit more about any of these options, please feel free to email me and I'd be happy to answer any questions.

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.

Hello, I'm Liz. I am an individual member of the BACP. I offer face-to-face indoor sessions, zoom sessions and walking therapy in Didsbury and the surrounding areas. Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy is both humanistic and versatile. Since studying TA, I truly believe that everyone has the capacity to change. I like to share elements of theory with my clients where appropriate and I work in a collaborative, non-judgemental way. My own personal therapy has been life-changing and I'm passionate about using my experience to help others. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions on how we could work together.

Speaking to someone about the most private parts of your life can sometimes be unnerving so rest assured that I offer a safe and confidential space where you can truly be yourself. If you are struggling with your mental health, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, fertility and loss, or perhaps you are unsure of what it is that you are feeling, thinking and why, please know that I can support you in a way that is respective of you as a person, your beliefs, personal choices and past experiences. I commit to working at a pace that is right for you offering a comfortable space, free from judgement to empower and support you.

I have 25 years experience as a psychotherapist and have worked with an extensive range of issues and in many different settings. I am currently a senior lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy at the university of Salford, associate director at The Berne Institute and director of Manchester Psychotherapy Foundation. I teach psychotherapists around Europe. After initially training in counselling, I then completed Transactional Analysis psychotherapy training. I am a teaching and supervising Transactional analyst. I am also a qualified EMDR therapist. I tend to work in up to 20 session therapy formats

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 offer you a warm, compassionate and safe space to explore any difficulties you may be facing. My approach is centred on humanistic values, meaning I recognise you as a unique individual and emphasise the importance of you being true to yourself in order to lead the most fulfilling life possible. I provide a space and opportunity to explore your thinking, emotions and behaviour and ways of relating to others and the world.

As a counsellor, I will offer you a confidential space to explore the issues you are facing, the questions of meaning and possibilities of resolution; to work through difficult emotions and look for peace with the past. I work with people on issues around depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, bereavement, past trauma and abuse, identity and diversity. Your sessions will be a place where you can have the freedom and safety to be; to develop your own identity, accept yourself and make positive decisions about your future.

I am here to offer you the space to explore your feelings, wishes and situation. I work from the client's perspective and have been doing this for a long time. I am first and foremost a helper, someone you can trust and relate well with on any issue. I am not here to judge you or talk over you but to provide you an avenue to finding lasting solutions on any issues that i have profound knowledge of. Please feel free to make the initial contact and let us have a special moment to explore this further.

I work with people from all walks and with many issues but all feel a need to change something in their lives. I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners. I have helped many clients deal with the issues arising from depression, self doubt, anxiety and trauma, or changing notions of self worth, especially in the face of work stress.

People access therapy for many different reasons, but generally we are most likely to reach out for help when our usual coping strategies are no longer effective. At these times it is not always helpful to turn to family or friends, as their well-meaning support often fails to make us feel truly understood. As a therapist, I will not be directive in pushing forwards solutions, because I do not claim to know you better than you know yourself. My aim is to provide a safe and authentic relationship, where an exploration of the dynamics between us becomes a significant factor in the effectiveness of the therapy.

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 am a counsellor and registered general nurse specialising in occupational health. I began nursing in 1980 at Hope Hospital and my priorities have been about the physical and psychological care of my patients and clients. I qualified as a person centred counsellor in 2000 and use the biopsychosocial model to support clients' biological, psychological and social experiences and issues. I am also able to work with other counselling models such as cognitive behavioural therapy and solution focused therapy. I am approachable and trustworthy and my approach to clients is irrespective of sexual orientation, race or religious beliefs.

Do you find that you are constantly worrying or overthinking and unable to 'switch off'? Do you worry excessively about your health? Do you dwell on past events or obsess about the future? Do you want to switch off your inner critic and live a more present fulfilled life? If you answered yes to any of the these questions then talking to someone may help you to make a positive change. Contact me for a free 30 minute Initial Assessment session to find out how I can help you begin your therapy process. I am based in Manchester City Centre

Are you struggling with low moods, stress, lack motivation to do those things you loved doing? Or do you feel overwhelmed with issues and feel there is no way out of the situation and need someone to talk to? I am here.

You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or feeling confused that life, and relationships aren't turning out how you expected. We all find ourselves repeating unhelpful or painful patterns of behaviour sometimes, and feel unable to change them. In therapy these patterns are uncovered and you can learn how to change them to be a new, healthier and happier you, to enjoy a fuller life and healthier relationships. If you have not had therapy before give it a try. Everyone can benefit from therapy and improve their quality of life so don't hesitate to take the first step

With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness. Having since, committing my life to the improvement of people’s emotional fitness and mental resilience, with support from organisations such as SANE and MIND, my own journey has allowed me to discover the true benefits of therapy first-hand. Personal therapy is proving invaluable for people to manage certain difficult or crisis situations in their lives and so transform their problems into major opportunities for personal growth.

Hello, my name is Yolande. I am an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. I am happy to discuss your counselling needs at a suitable time for you. I offer a Free Initial Consultation for you to do this, which is also an opportunity for you to talk with me and explore any questions or queries that you may have about your counselling. You are welcome to call or email me at any time. Please be assured that you will be fully supported throughout your counselling journey to meet your needs and will always be welcomed in a warm, safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment for your therapy.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou. I would like to support you to tell your story.