Adoption Counselling in Sale
I have many years of experience supporting children, young people, parents and carers. In my work as an art psychotherapist, I help people who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, self-harm, depression, low self-esteem or questions around identity.
I also have a strong interest in therapeutic parenting and understand how challenging family life can sometimes feel. My aim is to create a calm, safe and supportive space where you or your child can explore thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Art therapy can help express emotions that may be hard to say out loud.
I have many years of experience supporting children, young people, parents and carers. In my work as an art psychotherapist, I help people who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, self-harm, depression, low self-esteem or questions around identity.
I also have a strong interest in therapeutic parenting and understand how challenging family life can sometimes feel. My aim is to create a calm, safe and supportive space where you or your child can explore thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Art therapy can help express emotions that may be hard to say out loud.
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, self harm, substance abuse, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, self harm, substance abuse, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.
Perhaps you've been holding everything together for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like not to. Maybe a diagnosis, a loss, caring responsibilities, the fog of menopause or reaching burnout has finally made that impossible. I'm Kate - a counsellor who understands these experiences both professionally and personally. You don't have to keep going the way you have been. This could be the moment you finally put yourself first, and I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.
Perhaps you've been holding everything together for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like not to. Maybe a diagnosis, a loss, caring responsibilities, the fog of menopause or reaching burnout has finally made that impossible. I'm Kate - a counsellor who understands these experiences both professionally and personally. You don't have to keep going the way you have been. This could be the moment you finally put yourself first, and I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.
When we are struggling and in pain, the need to be heard, understood, to be appreciated and valued and to feel safe is crucial to our healing. I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals, children & groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions and specialize in trauma. I work collaboratively alongside you, providing guidance on your journey towards healing. You know your strengths, areas for personal growth & your feelings. I know how the mind works, about how to push through barriers that hold you back, about recovery & healing. Together we will embark on a journey that is beneficial to you.
When we are struggling and in pain, the need to be heard, understood, to be appreciated and valued and to feel safe is crucial to our healing. I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals, children & groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions and specialize in trauma. I work collaboratively alongside you, providing guidance on your journey towards healing. You know your strengths, areas for personal growth & your feelings. I know how the mind works, about how to push through barriers that hold you back, about recovery & healing. Together we will embark on a journey that is beneficial to you.
I have specialist training in attachment and trauma, addictions, childhood trauma, fostering and adoption, somatic approaches, EMDR, transactional analysis and CBT.
I understand that taking the first steps towards therapy can feel daunting, my goal is to make that process as comfortable and supportive as possible. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace, without pressure or judgment.
I have specialist training in attachment and trauma, addictions, childhood trauma, fostering and adoption, somatic approaches, EMDR, transactional analysis and CBT.
I understand that taking the first steps towards therapy can feel daunting, my goal is to make that process as comfortable and supportive as possible. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace, without pressure or judgment.
I believe that the therapist and client come together as a team to work through issues that may stand in the way of you reaching your potential. Through my training, I have mainly used Transactional Analysis, but also have some experience working in a solution-focussed way and like to work integratively as each person is an individual who may like to work in a different way. I work with people on a range of issues, but find that I work with people with anxiety or depression most commonly, and pride myself on working hard to make people feel at ease.
I believe that the therapist and client come together as a team to work through issues that may stand in the way of you reaching your potential. Through my training, I have mainly used Transactional Analysis, but also have some experience working in a solution-focussed way and like to work integratively as each person is an individual who may like to work in a different way. I work with people on a range of issues, but find that I work with people with anxiety or depression most commonly, and pride myself on working hard to make people feel at ease.
If you or your child are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. I support children, teenagers and adults across Trafford and Greater Manchester to make sense of their emotions, heal from difficult experiences and feel more grounded, confident and connected. My approach is warm, steady and trauma‑informed, offering a safe space where you can talk openly and move at a pace that feels right for you.
If you or your child are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. I support children, teenagers and adults across Trafford and Greater Manchester to make sense of their emotions, heal from difficult experiences and feel more grounded, confident and connected. My approach is warm, steady and trauma‑informed, offering a safe space where you can talk openly and move at a pace that feels right for you.
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If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, you’re not alone. Past experiences - especially those tied to attachment - can shape how we feel, think, and connect with others. You may be searching for ways to heal from trauma, manage symptoms of complex PTSD, or navigate the difficulties of personality or eating disorders. More than anything, you want to feel safe, understood, and empowered to build a more fulfilling life.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, you’re not alone. Past experiences - especially those tied to attachment - can shape how we feel, think, and connect with others. You may be searching for ways to heal from trauma, manage symptoms of complex PTSD, or navigate the difficulties of personality or eating disorders. More than anything, you want to feel safe, understood, and empowered to build a more fulfilling life.
I have extensive experience in supporting families, adults, children and young people with a variety of difficulties, including low mood and depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems and issues around identity and belonging.
I have extensive experience in supporting families, adults, children and young people with a variety of difficulties, including low mood and depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems and issues around identity and belonging.
Art Psychotherapist with thirteen years’ experience of working with Children, Young People and Adults. I have a strong belief in the transformative role of creativity in healing our most difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a client, you are able to direct the sessions and gain agency in your healing process through creative expression. Art therapy can be helpful for a wide range of difficulties, and you do not need any prior experience of making art.
Art Psychotherapist with thirteen years’ experience of working with Children, Young People and Adults. I have a strong belief in the transformative role of creativity in healing our most difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a client, you are able to direct the sessions and gain agency in your healing process through creative expression. Art therapy can be helpful for a wide range of difficulties, and you do not need any prior experience of making art.
I support adult clients and have a real passion for trauma, adoption, women's health/fertility and neurodiversity and I am confident in holding the space for grief not only the loss of others and self, maybe you resonate with 'I don't know who I am anymore'.
My focus is working together to explore your experiences, reconnect with the parts of yourself that have felt hidden, and gently move toward healing.
Face to face indoor sessions are available in Birkdale & Bromborough.
I support adult clients and have a real passion for trauma, adoption, women's health/fertility and neurodiversity and I am confident in holding the space for grief not only the loss of others and self, maybe you resonate with 'I don't know who I am anymore'.
My focus is working together to explore your experiences, reconnect with the parts of yourself that have felt hidden, and gently move toward healing.
Face to face indoor sessions are available in Birkdale & Bromborough.
I work with a wide range of people but have a particular interest in identity, adoption (being an adoptive parent myself), relationships and the ways we learn to adapt to the systems and families we grow up in.
Hi, I’m Carwyn and I offer face-to-face and online psychotherapy and counselling services in Chorlton, South Manchester.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it’s to help with depression or anxiety, a sense of feeling lost, identity exploration, relationships or just seeking to change something about themselves.
Psychotherapy offers a confidential, steady space to slow down, listen closely to yourself, and make sense of what has shaped you — so that new ways of living and relating can become possible. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to support you with these matters.
I work with a wide range of people but have a particular interest in identity, adoption (being an adoptive parent myself), relationships and the ways we learn to adapt to the systems and families we grow up in.
Hi, I’m Carwyn and I offer face-to-face and online psychotherapy and counselling services in Chorlton, South Manchester.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it’s to help with depression or anxiety, a sense of feeling lost, identity exploration, relationships or just seeking to change something about themselves.
Psychotherapy offers a confidential, steady space to slow down, listen closely to yourself, and make sense of what has shaped you — so that new ways of living and relating can become possible. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to support you with these matters.
I work with young people (11+) and adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in repeating patterns. You might appear to be coping on the outside while feeling anxious, self-critical, or disconnected within. Clients often come wanting to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, or find a different way forward. Together, we create a space to explore what’s going on at your pace, helping you build self-awareness, make sense of your experiences, and feel less alone.
I work with young people (11+) and adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in repeating patterns. You might appear to be coping on the outside while feeling anxious, self-critical, or disconnected within. Clients often come wanting to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, or find a different way forward. Together, we create a space to explore what’s going on at your pace, helping you build self-awareness, make sense of your experiences, and feel less alone.
Do you feel like you have been struggling with anxiety for a long time? Are you experiencing difficulties in relationships with others or have had adverse experiences in past relationships or in your family. Are you experiencing the traumatic impact of fertility difficulties or have experienced pregnancy loss. Or you may have low self esteem, be overly self-critical and never feel good enough. I am a passionate advocate of therapy’s potential to deepen our self-understanding, develop more compassionate ways of relating to ourselves leading to calmer and happier lives.
Do you feel like you have been struggling with anxiety for a long time? Are you experiencing difficulties in relationships with others or have had adverse experiences in past relationships or in your family. Are you experiencing the traumatic impact of fertility difficulties or have experienced pregnancy loss. Or you may have low self esteem, be overly self-critical and never feel good enough. I am a passionate advocate of therapy’s potential to deepen our self-understanding, develop more compassionate ways of relating to ourselves leading to calmer and happier lives.
Hi there, my name is Annabel. I am an integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor based in Bradford and Leeds as well as working online and telephone. Life can be quite challenging in so many ways I understand this because I have worked with diverse people in various settings such as sexual health, HIV/AIDS social support, rape and sexual violence, bereavement, counselling children and young people with various challenges, care experience, adults who were adopted, LGBT communities, asylum seeking people and refugees. I offer you a very open minded approach and a deep understanding in trying to answer the question, "how did I get here".
Hi there, my name is Annabel. I am an integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor based in Bradford and Leeds as well as working online and telephone. Life can be quite challenging in so many ways I understand this because I have worked with diverse people in various settings such as sexual health, HIV/AIDS social support, rape and sexual violence, bereavement, counselling children and young people with various challenges, care experience, adults who were adopted, LGBT communities, asylum seeking people and refugees. I offer you a very open minded approach and a deep understanding in trying to answer the question, "how did I get here".
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
How to explain what counselling is... If you're holding a cup of coffee and somebody accidentally bumps into you, you will most likely spill a drop or two, or depending on the bump impact a few spoonfuls or more. If there had been tea or something else in your cup, the result would be the same. Your emotions and feelings are like the coffee, because sometimes when life comes along and shakes you (which will happen to us all) whatever is inside your cup will spill out. Sometimes life can be easier until you get bumped.....but then you may need somebody to talk to, this is where counselling can help.
How to explain what counselling is... If you're holding a cup of coffee and somebody accidentally bumps into you, you will most likely spill a drop or two, or depending on the bump impact a few spoonfuls or more. If there had been tea or something else in your cup, the result would be the same. Your emotions and feelings are like the coffee, because sometimes when life comes along and shakes you (which will happen to us all) whatever is inside your cup will spill out. Sometimes life can be easier until you get bumped.....but then you may need somebody to talk to, this is where counselling can help.
I work with adults (18+) from all walks of life, those living with the effects of trauma, addiction, abuse, anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties and complex life experiences. Many of the people I support have felt misunderstood, marginalised or have been described as 'too complex' or 'hard to engage'. I believe no one is too complex' for therapy. Some people simply need a therapist with the experience, curiosity and confidence to understand. I bring nearly 20 years' experience working with some of the most vulnerable or socially excluded members of our communities as well as my own lived experience of these issues.
I work with adults (18+) from all walks of life, those living with the effects of trauma, addiction, abuse, anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties and complex life experiences. Many of the people I support have felt misunderstood, marginalised or have been described as 'too complex' or 'hard to engage'. I believe no one is too complex' for therapy. Some people simply need a therapist with the experience, curiosity and confidence to understand. I bring nearly 20 years' experience working with some of the most vulnerable or socially excluded members of our communities as well as my own lived experience of these issues.
While common themes present in the therapy room, such as anxiety. low mood or grief, we are all individuals, and different people want different things from therapy. I am deeply committed to helping people find their way out of difficulties: we can all feel a little lost sometimes when life feels too much and we are overwhelmed. I have passion for restoring clients who are experiencing emotional trauma. I love to work with people who are wanting to understand more about themselves to grow & experience sense of contentment with life from within
While common themes present in the therapy room, such as anxiety. low mood or grief, we are all individuals, and different people want different things from therapy. I am deeply committed to helping people find their way out of difficulties: we can all feel a little lost sometimes when life feels too much and we are overwhelmed. I have passion for restoring clients who are experiencing emotional trauma. I love to work with people who are wanting to understand more about themselves to grow & experience sense of contentment with life from within
Have you ever felt stuck with your family or work roles? Do the people who are meant to love you unconditionally, frequently hold you back? Do you find yourself constantly feeling the need to apologise for things, then wondering what you have done wrong? Maybe you have felt blamed for things in life and want to explore things further. Or you may feel held back by guilt and regret. I can work with you to explore this through a safe and steady process which looks at patterns across your life and within relationships. This will help you to break free from the restraints of negative approval you may have felt for many years.
Have you ever felt stuck with your family or work roles? Do the people who are meant to love you unconditionally, frequently hold you back? Do you find yourself constantly feeling the need to apologise for things, then wondering what you have done wrong? Maybe you have felt blamed for things in life and want to explore things further. Or you may feel held back by guilt and regret. I can work with you to explore this through a safe and steady process which looks at patterns across your life and within relationships. This will help you to break free from the restraints of negative approval you may have felt for many years.
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Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.