Counselling for Seniors in Poynton

Chris Taylor CBT and EMDR Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
I primarily focus on high-functioning professionals with either personal or work related issues, men and the challenges they face. I also focus my practice towards those who's life has been changed by recent or past traumatic experience and abuse. My clients are action-oriented people who don't want a passive therapist and approach, they want an experienced therapist offering dynamic therapeutic skills who can understand their world, work at their pace, develop self-compassion and help them to gain or regain a contented life. Please contact me and we can discuss how I can help.
I primarily focus on high-functioning professionals with either personal or work related issues, men and the challenges they face. I also focus my practice towards those who's life has been changed by recent or past traumatic experience and abuse. My clients are action-oriented people who don't want a passive therapist and approach, they want an experienced therapist offering dynamic therapeutic skills who can understand their world, work at their pace, develop self-compassion and help them to gain or regain a contented life. Please contact me and we can discuss how I can help.
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helen white
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Helen. I set up my practice to offer a space where every client would feel seen, understood and supported because life can be hard sometimes and having someone there just for you can often make a huge difference. Maybe you’re at personal or professional cross-roads, family or relationship issues are leaving you stressed out, or you’ve experienced a loss which has knocked you sideways. Whatever is going on for you this is a space where you can slow down, explore your thoughts and emotions, consider your choices and begin to move in the direction that's right for you.
Hello, I’m Helen. I set up my practice to offer a space where every client would feel seen, understood and supported because life can be hard sometimes and having someone there just for you can often make a huge difference. Maybe you’re at personal or professional cross-roads, family or relationship issues are leaving you stressed out, or you’ve experienced a loss which has knocked you sideways. Whatever is going on for you this is a space where you can slow down, explore your thoughts and emotions, consider your choices and begin to move in the direction that's right for you.
0161 524 9930 View 0161 524 9930
Clare Ayebare
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
“I wish things could go back to normal!”, “I want to feel like me again!” Does this sound familiar? Many of my clients have said this in one way or another. Do you live with a sense that no one understands what you’re feeling?Sometimes it comes with a sense of shame or judgement that you can’t “just get back to normal.” Many of my clients have struggled with the effects of cancer diagnosis, others grief or loss and some have become full time carers. I offer a space for you to explore your feelings (all of them) and the support to help you make decisions about how you want to live in this new “normal”.
“I wish things could go back to normal!”, “I want to feel like me again!” Does this sound familiar? Many of my clients have said this in one way or another. Do you live with a sense that no one understands what you’re feeling?Sometimes it comes with a sense of shame or judgement that you can’t “just get back to normal.” Many of my clients have struggled with the effects of cancer diagnosis, others grief or loss and some have become full time carers. I offer a space for you to explore your feelings (all of them) and the support to help you make decisions about how you want to live in this new “normal”.
01625 926069 View 01625 926069
Joanne Feltham
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m a qualified and experienced therapist who supports people with anxiety, relationship challenges, and many of life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re struggling with family, friends, or personal issues, I offer a warm, approachable space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I’m passionate about helping others and work with both male and female clients.
I’m a qualified and experienced therapist who supports people with anxiety, relationship challenges, and many of life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re struggling with family, friends, or personal issues, I offer a warm, approachable space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I’m passionate about helping others and work with both male and female clients.
0161 524 0846 View 0161 524 0846
James Leeson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Need help with Anxiety or Depression? Are you Stuck or Overwhelmed, Self-Critical or even Angry? Seeking counselling is a smart step, and finding the right counsellor for you is the key to success. I offer a FREE 30min consultation call, so you can see if my style will work for you, or visit my website to see if you feel my approach will work for you. Life is so busy with many competing pressures. We face seemingly impossible situations through loss or trauma. It's easy to become lost or overwhelmed and start to struggle. Often we cant talk to friends and family, and we can start to feel alone, anxious or stuck.
Need help with Anxiety or Depression? Are you Stuck or Overwhelmed, Self-Critical or even Angry? Seeking counselling is a smart step, and finding the right counsellor for you is the key to success. I offer a FREE 30min consultation call, so you can see if my style will work for you, or visit my website to see if you feel my approach will work for you. Life is so busy with many competing pressures. We face seemingly impossible situations through loss or trauma. It's easy to become lost or overwhelmed and start to struggle. Often we cant talk to friends and family, and we can start to feel alone, anxious or stuck.
0161 524 0702 View 0161 524 0702
Trust Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, struggling in relationships, or simply finding life more difficult than usual. Whatever has brought you here, you’re welcome exactly as you are. At the heart of my work is the belief that everyone deserves a space where they can talk openly and honestly without fear of judgement. Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Many people come to counselling worried about being judged or misunderstood; with me, you will be heard and accepted.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, struggling in relationships, or simply finding life more difficult than usual. Whatever has brought you here, you’re welcome exactly as you are. At the heart of my work is the belief that everyone deserves a space where they can talk openly and honestly without fear of judgement. Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Many people come to counselling worried about being judged or misunderstood; with me, you will be heard and accepted.
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Alex Glover
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Alex. My work is rooted in a simple belief: everyone deserves to feel at home in their own life: sleeping well, feeling settled, and being able to look forward to the days ahead.
Hi, I'm Alex. My work is rooted in a simple belief: everyone deserves to feel at home in their own life: sleeping well, feeling settled, and being able to look forward to the days ahead.
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ClearMind Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Oldham OL1
My approach is person-centred, compassionate, and grounded in empathy. I work at your pace, offering a safe, creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you are truly heard, listened to, and understood. Together, we gently explore what has been weighing on you, supporting you to reconnect with your values, inner strength, and sense of calm, helping you rediscover your missing peace.
My approach is person-centred, compassionate, and grounded in empathy. I work at your pace, offering a safe, creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you are truly heard, listened to, and understood. Together, we gently explore what has been weighing on you, supporting you to reconnect with your values, inner strength, and sense of calm, helping you rediscover your missing peace.
0161 524 3935 View 0161 524 3935
Jacqueline Ruth Moore
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
I work with most individual issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem, body image & confidence, fears & Phobias, trauma, bereavement & loss (including pets), relationship breakdown & divorce, loneliness, isolation and abuse in my practice. I am willing to discuss any and all issues to see if we can work together towards a positive outcome for you. Currently, I am unable to provide therapeutic services for couples or young people under 20 years old.
I work with most individual issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem, body image & confidence, fears & Phobias, trauma, bereavement & loss (including pets), relationship breakdown & divorce, loneliness, isolation and abuse in my practice. I am willing to discuss any and all issues to see if we can work together towards a positive outcome for you. Currently, I am unable to provide therapeutic services for couples or young people under 20 years old.
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I am an experienced counsellor who is client-led. I have worked across private, charitable, educational, and voluntary sectors with adults, families, and teenagers. Issues I have helped my clients with include: loss, bereavement, illness, anxiety, trauma, anger, domestic abuse, family dynamics, neurodiversity, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harm, stress, and work-life balance.
I am an experienced counsellor who is client-led. I have worked across private, charitable, educational, and voluntary sectors with adults, families, and teenagers. Issues I have helped my clients with include: loss, bereavement, illness, anxiety, trauma, anger, domestic abuse, family dynamics, neurodiversity, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harm, stress, and work-life balance.
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James Lowe
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with individuals navigating grief, loss, trauma, depression and anxiety. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, often after trying to cope alone or push emotions aside. This can show up in relationship difficulties, burnout, or a sense of feeling lost. Together, we create a safe, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface. I help clients process emotions, understand patterns, and reconnect with themselves, so they can move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
I work with individuals navigating grief, loss, trauma, depression and anxiety. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, often after trying to cope alone or push emotions aside. This can show up in relationship difficulties, burnout, or a sense of feeling lost. Together, we create a safe, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface. I help clients process emotions, understand patterns, and reconnect with themselves, so they can move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
01427 801469 View 01427 801469
Iffat Akhtar
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS). I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS). I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
01923 961228 View 01923 961228
Chloe Sykes
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Life can sometimes leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. You might be constantly overthinking, lacking confidence, struggling to process difficult experiences, or simply feeling lost. Art therapy offers a gentle space to explore these experiences creatively, without needing to find all the right words. Together, we'll make sense of what you're experiencing, reconnect with your inner strengths, and develop practical ways to feel more grounded and balanced. My hope is that you'll leave each session feeling heard, understood and a little more connected to yourself than when you arrived.
Life can sometimes leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. You might be constantly overthinking, lacking confidence, struggling to process difficult experiences, or simply feeling lost. Art therapy offers a gentle space to explore these experiences creatively, without needing to find all the right words. Together, we'll make sense of what you're experiencing, reconnect with your inner strengths, and develop practical ways to feel more grounded and balanced. My hope is that you'll leave each session feeling heard, understood and a little more connected to yourself than when you arrived.
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Janine Hayward
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello. Do you struggle with anxiety, work, relationships or parenting stress? Are you overwhelmed, worried, depressed, stuck, low in self-esteem or navigating ADHD, Autism? You are not alone. Does your need to be perfect take up too much time? Is trauma, an illness, a major loss or death hurting you? It doesn't have to be that way. The team & I help people like you understand distress, learn new skills for managing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts, improve relationships, motivation, find meaning and focus. We're Clinical Psychologists (HCPC) with >10 years of experience delivering effective therapy to kids, teens and adults.
Hello. Do you struggle with anxiety, work, relationships or parenting stress? Are you overwhelmed, worried, depressed, stuck, low in self-esteem or navigating ADHD, Autism? You are not alone. Does your need to be perfect take up too much time? Is trauma, an illness, a major loss or death hurting you? It doesn't have to be that way. The team & I help people like you understand distress, learn new skills for managing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts, improve relationships, motivation, find meaning and focus. We're Clinical Psychologists (HCPC) with >10 years of experience delivering effective therapy to kids, teens and adults.
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Anita Dutton
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Hi, I’m Anita, and I believe counselling can offer a calm, reflective space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply and make sense of what you’re experiencing. People come to counselling for different reasons. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things feel difficult. You might be facing a specific challenge, noticing old patterns repeating, or finding that past experiences are still shaping your present. Sometimes there’s a sense that something isn’t right, and you want space to explore it. You don’t need to arrive with the right words or know what you want to work on, we can begin wherever you are.
Hi, I’m Anita, and I believe counselling can offer a calm, reflective space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply and make sense of what you’re experiencing. People come to counselling for different reasons. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things feel difficult. You might be facing a specific challenge, noticing old patterns repeating, or finding that past experiences are still shaping your present. Sometimes there’s a sense that something isn’t right, and you want space to explore it. You don’t need to arrive with the right words or know what you want to work on, we can begin wherever you are.
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Dr Anna Maciak
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Hello and Welcome! My name is Anna, and I am an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist specialising in working with individuals affected by cancer, chronic illness, and trauma. I offer weekly online sessions tailored to your unique needs, in both Polish and English. I believe strongly in the connection between physical health and mental well-being. If you’re dealing with pain or health-related concerns, I understand how deeply these issues can impact your emotional state. I also work with individuals experiencing burnout, work-related stress, and those navigating the complexities of living as an expat.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Anna, and I am an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist specialising in working with individuals affected by cancer, chronic illness, and trauma. I offer weekly online sessions tailored to your unique needs, in both Polish and English. I believe strongly in the connection between physical health and mental well-being. If you’re dealing with pain or health-related concerns, I understand how deeply these issues can impact your emotional state. I also work with individuals experiencing burnout, work-related stress, and those navigating the complexities of living as an expat.
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Shadowplay Counselling & Training
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
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.
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Monika Madhas
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Hi, I'm Monika. Welcome to Prosperity Therapy. Well done, you've taken that first step in searching for support with whatever it is you're struggling with, and I'm here to help! I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with 16 years of NHS experience. I offer one to one therapy online to adults using CBT to help you to work towards your therapy goals and reduce symptoms. I specialise in supporting people struggling with anxiety and low self esteem. Functioning with anxiety and pushing through day to day can be exhausting and can often lead to burnout.
Hi, I'm Monika. Welcome to Prosperity Therapy. Well done, you've taken that first step in searching for support with whatever it is you're struggling with, and I'm here to help! I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with 16 years of NHS experience. I offer one to one therapy online to adults using CBT to help you to work towards your therapy goals and reduce symptoms. I specialise in supporting people struggling with anxiety and low self esteem. Functioning with anxiety and pushing through day to day can be exhausting and can often lead to burnout.
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Gill Sweeting
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Buxton SK17
Sometimes the difficulties you have in the present are influenced by how things have been for you in the past. How you have coped with the tough experiences, the beliefs you have developed about yourself and the world, your habitual responses. You want to improve things for yourself but you can't see a way through. Maybe you have tried other ways of getting better, maybe with some success, but the underlying problems just turn up in different ways. You are here because you know that you are not out of options. Psychotherapy has helped many people like you. And with me, you are in a safe pair of hands. EMDR is an option for you too.
Sometimes the difficulties you have in the present are influenced by how things have been for you in the past. How you have coped with the tough experiences, the beliefs you have developed about yourself and the world, your habitual responses. You want to improve things for yourself but you can't see a way through. Maybe you have tried other ways of getting better, maybe with some success, but the underlying problems just turn up in different ways. You are here because you know that you are not out of options. Psychotherapy has helped many people like you. And with me, you are in a safe pair of hands. EMDR is an option for you too.
01298 608404 View 01298 608404
Tom Godfrey
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Let’s take the ‘wait’ out of therapy at a time when life feels heavy… My ideal client feels stuck in patterns of worry, fear, or self-doubt that they haven’t been able to shift on their own. They may struggle with anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, trauma or perfectionism. Often seeking relief, clarity and freedom to live without being held back by their thoughts. Their goals are often to feel more in control, reconnect with what matters, and build lasting resilience. My role is to provide practical, evidence-based tools and supportive guidance to help break free from unhelpful cycles and create lasting change.
Let’s take the ‘wait’ out of therapy at a time when life feels heavy… My ideal client feels stuck in patterns of worry, fear, or self-doubt that they haven’t been able to shift on their own. They may struggle with anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, trauma or perfectionism. Often seeking relief, clarity and freedom to live without being held back by their thoughts. Their goals are often to feel more in control, reconnect with what matters, and build lasting resilience. My role is to provide practical, evidence-based tools and supportive guidance to help break free from unhelpful cycles and create lasting change.
0161 524 3825 View 0161 524 3825
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.

How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.

What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.