Compassion Focused Counselling in Runcorn
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David Traynor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is David. I believe it takes great courage to make the first step towards counselling. Life can be complex and we all hit points where we really can't see the woods through the trees, I can help you to work through this, in a safe and comfortable setting, that is non-judgemental and confidential. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger, bereavement and loss, work related stress and low self esteem. My work helps you to identify emotions, work through your feelings and gain an understanding to make healthy choices, equipping you with the confidence and autonomy to find yourself.

Minds at Peace Counselling
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
My name is Rebecca and I am a qualified integrative counsellor. My focus is on the person(s) to assist, heal, energise, and help them recognise their inner qualities and strengths and acquire empowerment. We will accomplish this together, in a non-judgemental, safe environment, whilst developing a therapeutic relationship.

Shaunagh Parkes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Welcome! My name is Shaunagh and I am an experienced Integrative Therapist based in Cheshire. I have worked as a counsellor within primary care settings, employment assistance programmes and private practice. I have also spent 2 years as a volunteer counsellor for local charities. As a result I have had the privilege of gaining experience in a variety and severity of mental health complaints. I have the most experience working with anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss and LGBTQ+ issues. I also have experience working with depression/low mood, trauma, family conflict, life transitions, self-harm, self-esteem and stress.

Life's Journey Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you ready to embrace change and regain your life? I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor/psychotherapist. Do you want to take control of your life? Do you want to gain new skills and strategies? You CAN achieve the change you desire in ALL aspects of your life. No matter what the issue is, we will work together to overcome whatever is holding you back, leaving nothing unresolved. Counselling can be scary, taking that first step to make contact is very brave. I am certain that once you meet me, you will feel comfortable and safe and be able to trust in the therapeutic process, and I now receive many client referrals.

Gill Gillespie
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Choosing the right counsellor is the first step on the journey you are looking to take. Whether you are looking for understanding past trauma, or working out who you are. There are many reasons that people seek counselling such as abuse, addiction, family issues, bereavement, depression, low self-esteem and many more. I can be here to help you explore, understand and accept what might be uncovered.

Suzie Li
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to preserve healthy relationships, easily overwhelmed in life or lacking confidence in your capabilities? I am passionate about helping you live your life to the fullest. As a counsellor, I am dedicated to developing a positive and helpful partnership with you during the therapeutic process. Working with you, I look at how your environment, life experiences, and current relationships affect your choices and the decisions you make. I work with young people and adults who experience anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and struggle with work/life balance and executive coaching.

JVP Wellbeing and Training
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Are you ready to change how you feel? Are you experiencing overwhelming feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression and loneliness? I am an experienced qualified counsellor and college lecturer in counselling. I work integratively allowing us to explore a number of approaches including Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Personal Construct Theory and Transactional Analysis. I offer a non judgemental safe place allowing us to work together to make the changes in your life that you so desire

James Magee
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Do you feel overwhelmed, numb, sad or maybe you’re finding everything a bit much? I understand what it’s like when you can’t see a way forward and you don’t feel heard. I can help you explore those thoughts and feelings in an empathic and non-judgemental space. I'm an integrative counsellor and I draw on various modalities & techniques to help clients emotionally process their issues and help create long term coping strategies. I work both short term and long term dependant upon clients needs & goals.

Sharon Pritchard
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced cognitive behaviour therapist, EMDR practitioner and counsellor. I offer individual therapy, working with anxiety and mood disorders, using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Counselling in Northwich, Cheshire. I qualified at Keele University with a BSc (Dual Hons.) degree in Psychology and Criminology and subsequently studied for the Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling, passing at Masters level, and the MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at The University of Chester. I trained with Dr Michael Paterson to Level 4 in EMDR in 2015.

Anna Noden
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
“Most people go through difficult and challenging times at some point. Life is not always easy or straightforward" Whether you are here due to mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety or work related stress; personal development goals, such as increasing self esteem or developing assertiveness; or you are experiencing relationship problems or grief and loss, the good news is counselling will help!.

Dr Liddy Carver
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Online Counselling/Psychotherapy available via Zoom or Skype. Based in Warrington,Cheshire, I am a highly qualified therapist with a PhD in Counselling and MSc in Clinical Counselling. As an experienced BACP Registered and Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, professional and confidential talking therapy service for individuals, couples and families. My work is influenced by the Person-Centred Approach based on acceptance, empathy and genuineness. I am also a qualified practitioner in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Regulation) and a Clinical Supervisor trained at postgraduate level.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
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I'm a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with post graduate certificate in
Compassion Focused
Therapy (CFT). I am also accredited as a Schema Therapist with the ISST. I have using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with social anxiet, OCD, PTSD and depression. Over the years I have specialised in using CFT and schema therapy with people who experienced difficulties in early life. In adult life this can shows itself as high levels of anxiety, self-criticism, low mood, feeling overwhelmed by emotions, feeling like a failure, feeling alone, blaming yourself for everything, feeling guilty and people pleasing.

Robin Altwarg
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
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I work integratively drawing on elements of CBT, Schema Therapy and
Compassion Focused
Therapy (CFT).
My expertise lies in the areas of social anxiety, low self-esteem and ADHD. I provide counselling for individual adults. Sessions take place in a caring and professional environment, which is sufficiently challenging to effect change. Working together we can help you gain a better understanding of yourself, to overcome obstacles in your life, and reach your goals. I work with people on a wide range of issues. The quality of the therapeutic relationship contributes to a positive outcome in counselling, which is very important in my work. I have 22 years' experience providing counselling and psychotherapy.

Collette Howarth
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Hello my name is Collette. I have over 20 years’ experience in the field of mental health with a special interest in low self-esteem, trauma, including PTSD, depression, generalised anxiety, OCD, illness anxiety and phobias. I have an MSc in Advanced Practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), am a qualified counsellor, counselling supervisor and EMDR practitioner (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). I work with clients to achieve their goals from therapy.

Dr Julija Jain
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Share your problems, Challenge them, Learn new ways of coping and experience Change with my psychological services. I have over 10 years of training and practice in the most effective therapies aimed at helping people with complex and less complex mental health needs. As a highly skilled Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I can help you feel empowered and gain control of yourself and your responses to challenging situations. Book yourself for an initial psychological assessment session which will help us to have a better understanding of your issues and what specific approach is needed to resolve these issues: www.drjulijajain.com

Belinda Moon
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
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I am Belinda and I have over 14 years’ experience working with adults within the NHS and in private practice working with a wide variety of issues. Throughout I have kept my passion for, and my belief in the process of counselling. Life doesn’t always go to plan and events whether recent or in the past can have a huge impact. For example, they can leave you feeling confused, anxious, depressed and struggling to see a way forward.

Helen Pickering
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
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I am a clinical psychologist and CAT practitioner with over 21 years of experience of working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties including stress & anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss & bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma & abuse, interpersonal and personality difficulties. I also specialise in working with people with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other health problems. Using my skills and experience I work in an integrative way to offer bespoke interventions to meet the specific needs of clients. For more information see my website: www.embrace-psych.co.uk

Inside Out Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a fully qualified, integrative counsellor and a member of the BACP with extensive experience in the field of eating disorders. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental approach; providing you the space to explore your feelings in a supportive environment. The approaches I am trained in range from Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and Transactional Analysis. As every individual is unique, these models provide me with the flexibility to match your needs and how you like to work.

Counselling with Chloe
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I’m a Person-centred therapist committed to helping you learn to accept yourself, empowering you to reach your potential, build resilience and develop healthy relationships with yourself and others. My work focuses on the therapeutic relationship, providing a space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential space. My first degree is in Psychology and I began professional counselling and psychotherapy training in 2019, this learning continues with a completion of a Masters in 2022. I have a passion for working with people who live with anxiety and supporting those have experienced bereavement.

Stephanie Mills
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hiya, I’m Steph, thank you for reading my profile. There is no problem too big or too small, and I like to make my clients feel comfortable and safe enough that they feel able to bring absolutely anything to our sessions – there is no topic off limits. Giving you back control of your life is important to me, so our sessions together will be about making sure that you are getting exactly what you want and need to help you work through your problem. I’ll be by your side the whole way; you’ve got this!
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Compassion Focused Counsellors
How does compassion-focused therapy work?
Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.
Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?
Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.
Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?
Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.
What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?
Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.