Counselling for Elderly in Rainhill

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Loraine Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Emotional situations can heavily impact the way you are coping every day. The way you feel, the thoughts you have and the emotions you experience. You face challenges of varying degrees and difficulties throughout your life. You may need more help and support now to help cope with your day-to-day life. You may face adversity and challenges which pose great stresses and strains on you, and you may be stuck and unable to deal with the things you need to face. If this resonates with you or reminds you of someone you are worried about give me a call today.
Emotional situations can heavily impact the way you are coping every day. The way you feel, the thoughts you have and the emotions you experience. You face challenges of varying degrees and difficulties throughout your life. You may need more help and support now to help cope with your day-to-day life. You may face adversity and challenges which pose great stresses and strains on you, and you may be stuck and unable to deal with the things you need to face. If this resonates with you or reminds you of someone you are worried about give me a call today.
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Carmen Marin
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello! My name is Carmen and I am working as a private practitioner. I worked before in schools, drug and alcohol rehab and occupational health (EAP and assessments). I'll work with you in a way that will enable you to discover yourself, maybe the difficulty which probably causes you distress, increase your motivation and hopefully change your life in better. We can talk about what it is happening now but also we can address aspects from your past which are just on 'pause' at the minute but they 'creep' out whenever they want. Usually my sessions are based on your needs, purpose and action.
Hello! My name is Carmen and I am working as a private practitioner. I worked before in schools, drug and alcohol rehab and occupational health (EAP and assessments). I'll work with you in a way that will enable you to discover yourself, maybe the difficulty which probably causes you distress, increase your motivation and hopefully change your life in better. We can talk about what it is happening now but also we can address aspects from your past which are just on 'pause' at the minute but they 'creep' out whenever they want. Usually my sessions are based on your needs, purpose and action.
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Heartsease Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I'm Katie, a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and I'm waiting to help you. I can help if you have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression, or if you are simply feeling stressed out from work, life and everything else then we can work together to get you over this bump in the road. Sometimes simply being listened to and having a safe space to unload that mental load you have been carrying can have a transformative effect, and I can provide that safe space for you. Counselling can help you to first identify your goals, and then to achieve them, let me guide you through the process at your own pace.
I'm Katie, a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and I'm waiting to help you. I can help if you have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression, or if you are simply feeling stressed out from work, life and everything else then we can work together to get you over this bump in the road. Sometimes simply being listened to and having a safe space to unload that mental load you have been carrying can have a transformative effect, and I can provide that safe space for you. Counselling can help you to first identify your goals, and then to achieve them, let me guide you through the process at your own pace.
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Dr Anthony McSherry
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Serves Area
Problems often do not fit into easy categories as each person has their own individual history and way of being, and so difficulties emerge in a unique way to the individual. For example, depression or anxiety might be completely normal reactions to a difficult situation. Anxious about contacting me? I would encourage you not to be put off by feeling anxious about making contact regarding psychotherapy. Feeling anxious is a normal aspect of therapy, especially at first. You are talking to a stranger, after all, about sensitive problems, even if that stranger is a professional.
Problems often do not fit into easy categories as each person has their own individual history and way of being, and so difficulties emerge in a unique way to the individual. For example, depression or anxiety might be completely normal reactions to a difficult situation. Anxious about contacting me? I would encourage you not to be put off by feeling anxious about making contact regarding psychotherapy. Feeling anxious is a normal aspect of therapy, especially at first. You are talking to a stranger, after all, about sensitive problems, even if that stranger is a professional.
0151 453 6175 View 0151 453 6175
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Karen Atkinson
Psychotherapist, BACP
Not accepting new clients
Stress and anxiety can creep into our lives from all sorts of places whether its struggling with substance use to feeling down at work, navigating tricky relationships, or dealing with tough events. We're all human and let's face it none of us are perfect. Sometimes, we just need a bit of support to get through those rough patches. It's hard to watch someone you care about struggle, and often, family members seek support while supporting their loved ones.
Stress and anxiety can creep into our lives from all sorts of places whether its struggling with substance use to feeling down at work, navigating tricky relationships, or dealing with tough events. We're all human and let's face it none of us are perfect. Sometimes, we just need a bit of support to get through those rough patches. It's hard to watch someone you care about struggle, and often, family members seek support while supporting their loved ones.
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Lauren McCreanney
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
We all deserve to be heard, to have our experiences validated and to take up space just as we are. In therapy, I aim to create a space where you can reconnect with your voice, explore what matters to you and move toward the changes you want to make, however big or small they may be at your own pace. Whether you're dealing with issues from the past, struggling with low mood, navigating life transitions or just feeling stuck, you're not alone. If your goal is to build self-awareness, overcome negative thoughts or develop coping strategies, therapy may be right for you.
We all deserve to be heard, to have our experiences validated and to take up space just as we are. In therapy, I aim to create a space where you can reconnect with your voice, explore what matters to you and move toward the changes you want to make, however big or small they may be at your own pace. Whether you're dealing with issues from the past, struggling with low mood, navigating life transitions or just feeling stuck, you're not alone. If your goal is to build self-awareness, overcome negative thoughts or develop coping strategies, therapy may be right for you.
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Dorota Michalek
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
I understand that sometimes it’s not easy and things aren’t always how we would like them to be, but simply talking to someone can bring relief and be the first step towards positive change. I am committed to providing you with support, free of judgement and full of empathy for every stage of your journey. As a qualified counsellor I am enthusiastic about humanistic approaches. I embrace the idea that we have wisdom and capabilities to overcome hardships and live a more fulfilling life, given the right support and environment.
I understand that sometimes it’s not easy and things aren’t always how we would like them to be, but simply talking to someone can bring relief and be the first step towards positive change. I am committed to providing you with support, free of judgement and full of empathy for every stage of your journey. As a qualified counsellor I am enthusiastic about humanistic approaches. I embrace the idea that we have wisdom and capabilities to overcome hardships and live a more fulfilling life, given the right support and environment.
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Dr Lucie Rutter
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
My aim is to help explore the difficulties that individuals and families are wanting support with and then be honest and transparent in the ways in which I am able to help. I am able to offer individual sessions, family sessions and a mix of both when required. I recognise that engaging with someone new can be daunting for young people and their families and therefore initially I prioritise helping people to feel comfortable to share their problems. I am able to assess and contribute towards assessment for Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) alongside a multidiscplinary team.
My aim is to help explore the difficulties that individuals and families are wanting support with and then be honest and transparent in the ways in which I am able to help. I am able to offer individual sessions, family sessions and a mix of both when required. I recognise that engaging with someone new can be daunting for young people and their families and therefore initially I prioritise helping people to feel comfortable to share their problems. I am able to assess and contribute towards assessment for Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) alongside a multidiscplinary team.
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Carolyn McHale
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Wirral CH62
Hello, my name is Carolyn, though most people call me Cal. For the past 17 years, I’ve supported people experiencing Anxiety and other mental health challenges in their workplace through Remploy Ltd and Maximus UK. This work has allowed me to walk alongside adults navigating Trauma, Relationship difficulties, Stress, Depression, Loss, and many other emotional struggles — experiences that have deeply enriched and grounded my counselling practice.
Hello, my name is Carolyn, though most people call me Cal. For the past 17 years, I’ve supported people experiencing Anxiety and other mental health challenges in their workplace through Remploy Ltd and Maximus UK. This work has allowed me to walk alongside adults navigating Trauma, Relationship difficulties, Stress, Depression, Loss, and many other emotional struggles — experiences that have deeply enriched and grounded my counselling practice.
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Vani Prasad
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
As a therapist of colour, I recognise the importance of cultural sensitivity and the courage it takes to share your story. I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds, as well as with individuals across different sexual orientations and gender identities. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming space where your lived experiences are acknowledged and valued.
As a therapist of colour, I recognise the importance of cultural sensitivity and the courage it takes to share your story. I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds, as well as with individuals across different sexual orientations and gender identities. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming space where your lived experiences are acknowledged and valued.
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Aqsa Yasin
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
The idea of an ‘ideal client’ doesn’t exist to me as every person deserves the chance to receive therapy. I offer a warm and safe environment whilst gently challenging and encouraging clients to visit the deepest parts of their lives. My clients are given the chance to meet with a therapist who not only cares for their wellbeing but also cares for the person they once were and the person that they are going to be.
The idea of an ‘ideal client’ doesn’t exist to me as every person deserves the chance to receive therapy. I offer a warm and safe environment whilst gently challenging and encouraging clients to visit the deepest parts of their lives. My clients are given the chance to meet with a therapist who not only cares for their wellbeing but also cares for the person they once were and the person that they are going to be.
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Nasreen Ali
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Founder of Home of Healing. For the ones who look “fine” on the outside but feel invisible on the inside. Offering tailored therapy to individuals and couples. With an integrative approach, trauma-informed, attachment-rooted, and culturally aware. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, wounds, and beliefs that shape how you relate to yourself and others. I provide reduced-fee and concession options for those who are eligible.
Founder of Home of Healing. For the ones who look “fine” on the outside but feel invisible on the inside. Offering tailored therapy to individuals and couples. With an integrative approach, trauma-informed, attachment-rooted, and culturally aware. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, wounds, and beliefs that shape how you relate to yourself and others. I provide reduced-fee and concession options for those who are eligible.
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Photo of Tanyia Hughes, Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Tanyia Hughes
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
There is a quiet, persistent knowing when a life has become a series of inherited patterns or a cycle of 'penance' that no longer serves. Perhaps traditional paths have felt too rigid, leaving the deeper, soulful layers of your experience untouched. My work is for those seeking to move beyond the surface—those who are ready to un-weave the burdens of the past and reclaim a sense of vital, lived belonging. We look for the light that remains intact beneath the struggle, moving toward a life that feels authentic, expansive, and truly your own
There is a quiet, persistent knowing when a life has become a series of inherited patterns or a cycle of 'penance' that no longer serves. Perhaps traditional paths have felt too rigid, leaving the deeper, soulful layers of your experience untouched. My work is for those seeking to move beyond the surface—those who are ready to un-weave the burdens of the past and reclaim a sense of vital, lived belonging. We look for the light that remains intact beneath the struggle, moving toward a life that feels authentic, expansive, and truly your own
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Jack Roberts
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Crewe CW2
Needing help with anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, life changes, finding purpose or balancing family and work commitments? With empathy and understanding, I know how to listen to find out what’s really going on. I can help with relationships, complex trauma (CPTSD), men’s wellbeing and living with childhood impacts such as abuse, bullying, care leavers and emotional neglect. And after a successful corporate career and self-employed business, I can also help with work, employment and the stresses and problems created by them. I've been there.
Needing help with anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, life changes, finding purpose or balancing family and work commitments? With empathy and understanding, I know how to listen to find out what’s really going on. I can help with relationships, complex trauma (CPTSD), men’s wellbeing and living with childhood impacts such as abuse, bullying, care leavers and emotional neglect. And after a successful corporate career and self-employed business, I can also help with work, employment and the stresses and problems created by them. I've been there.
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Andrew Price
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Chester CH2
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor with over 13 years’ experience across private practise, the NHS and local and national charities. My experience informs me that understanding our past experiences affects the way we live and relate to others in the present. My therapy approach is trauma informed and integrates different therapeutic approaches which are applied flexibly to meet your individual needs. Alongside talking therapy I also offer EMDR therapy to help you process distressing past events.
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor with over 13 years’ experience across private practise, the NHS and local and national charities. My experience informs me that understanding our past experiences affects the way we live and relate to others in the present. My therapy approach is trauma informed and integrates different therapeutic approaches which are applied flexibly to meet your individual needs. Alongside talking therapy I also offer EMDR therapy to help you process distressing past events.
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Ian Watts Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Are you holding it all together on the surface, but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or increasingly numb underneath? You are not alone. Many of my clients, particularly professionals and men, feel pressure to "just push through," ignoring the stress until it surfaces as anxiety, irritability, relationship issues, or a sense of emptiness.
Are you holding it all together on the surface, but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or increasingly numb underneath? You are not alone. Many of my clients, particularly professionals and men, feel pressure to "just push through," ignoring the stress until it surfaces as anxiety, irritability, relationship issues, or a sense of emptiness.
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Joanne Thompson
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Life can sometimes feel too much and you may find yourself struggling to cope and unable to manage work, relationships and family commitments as you have done previously. Coming to a place of acceptance that you need the help of someone else is a huge step in itself and reaching out for counselling can feel daunting and takes an immense amount of courage. Counselling provides an opportunity to speak to a trained mental health professional in confidence about the issues that are causing you the most emotional pain and marks the beginning of a journey that provides the opportunity to explore difficulties being experienced.
Life can sometimes feel too much and you may find yourself struggling to cope and unable to manage work, relationships and family commitments as you have done previously. Coming to a place of acceptance that you need the help of someone else is a huge step in itself and reaching out for counselling can feel daunting and takes an immense amount of courage. Counselling provides an opportunity to speak to a trained mental health professional in confidence about the issues that are causing you the most emotional pain and marks the beginning of a journey that provides the opportunity to explore difficulties being experienced.
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Gail Fletcher
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I offer phone or video sessions throughout the English-speaking world. I try to be flexible, offering morning, afternoon, and evening sessions during the week and Sunday mornings. I aim to create a warm, therapeutic safe space, exploring your past & here and now so that you can hopefully create a better future. Life has away of throwing events at us that trigger trauma reactions, where past and present can effecting our daily lives. I have a post-graduate qualification in Trauma Focused Therapy where I have specialised training in PSTD and Complexed-PTSD. I work extensively with end of life, life changing and chronic illnesses.
I offer phone or video sessions throughout the English-speaking world. I try to be flexible, offering morning, afternoon, and evening sessions during the week and Sunday mornings. I aim to create a warm, therapeutic safe space, exploring your past & here and now so that you can hopefully create a better future. Life has away of throwing events at us that trigger trauma reactions, where past and present can effecting our daily lives. I have a post-graduate qualification in Trauma Focused Therapy where I have specialised training in PSTD and Complexed-PTSD. I work extensively with end of life, life changing and chronic illnesses.
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Ben Phillips
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Serves Area
Struggling with overthinking, stress, or a mind that won’t switch off? If you’re dealing with pressure quietly—pushing through, staying functional, but feeling stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed underneath—you’re not alone. I offer structured CBT therapy in Leamington Spa and online, focused on helping you understand what’s driving these patterns and giving you practical tools to change them. Whether it’s anxiety, anger, stress, or feeling like you’re not where you should be, we’ll work in a clear, goal-focused way to help you regain control—so you can think more clearly, feel calmer, and function at your best.
Struggling with overthinking, stress, or a mind that won’t switch off? If you’re dealing with pressure quietly—pushing through, staying functional, but feeling stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed underneath—you’re not alone. I offer structured CBT therapy in Leamington Spa and online, focused on helping you understand what’s driving these patterns and giving you practical tools to change them. Whether it’s anxiety, anger, stress, or feeling like you’re not where you should be, we’ll work in a clear, goal-focused way to help you regain control—so you can think more clearly, feel calmer, and function at your best.
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Manchester Psychotherapy Clinic
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
At Manchester Psychotherapy Clinic, we believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy, treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. We use evidence-based techniques and work collaboratively with our clients to help them achieve their goals. We will match you with one of our highly qualified, neuroaffirmitive, experienced senior Psychotherapists whom utilise a range of approaches and techniques to ensure an attuned, bespoke and highly effective support package. Our therapists are all accredited members of the BACP, trained in EMDR to the EMDR Europe Standard and hold a wealth of expereince working with trauma & cPTSD.
At Manchester Psychotherapy Clinic, we believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy, treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. We use evidence-based techniques and work collaboratively with our clients to help them achieve their goals. We will match you with one of our highly qualified, neuroaffirmitive, experienced senior Psychotherapists whom utilise a range of approaches and techniques to ensure an attuned, bespoke and highly effective support package. Our therapists are all accredited members of the BACP, trained in EMDR to the EMDR Europe Standard and hold a wealth of expereince working with trauma & cPTSD.
0161 524 0586 View 0161 524 0586
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.