LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Stockport, ENG

Hi there, my name is Dr Brendan J Dunlop (he/him) and I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and Clinical Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at a local university. I am also a researcher, supervisor and author of the new book: The Queer Mental Health Workbook. I have particular interest and expertise in working with people that are marginalised, especially folks from the LGBTQ + community. I have worked with numerous clients who are LGBTQ +, and my research is mainly focussed upon bisexuality and mental health (in particular self-harm/self-injury).

I am a qualified, experienced Integrative Therapist with expertise and extensive training in both Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a relaxed comfortable room, based in Stockport Centre, in which, I provide a warm, safe, non-judgemental space where you, the client, can freely express your thoughts, feelings and truly be heard. I believe counselling is a collaborative effort and don't think I know it all. I am here to listen to you and help you find the best way forward. I specialise in a range of therapeutic approaches, and work in a way that is guided by my clients' experiences and needs.

Hello my name is Sava I graduated within Integrative Transactional Analysis & run a successful private practice within The Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy. Whatever you choose to share will be held completely within a confidential, safe & respected environment. I take a non-judgemental approach when working with my clients, & respect their individuality. I offer a quiet & secure space whilst I accompany you on your journey. I will be there as a support & guide for you throughout the whole process; you will lead the way & choose when to open certain doors, & I will respect your choice when choosing to do so or not.

I am a qualified integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I come originally from the Middle East and moved to Manchester in the year 2000. My training has given me an in-depth knowledge of the Person-Centred and Transactional Analysis disciplines, which enrich my Humanistic approach to counselling. I may also at times integrate different techniques from my Continual Professional Development training to tailor my approach to you as an individual.

I am the sport psychologist to Commonwealth Games athlete Charlie Bowling and Giants Live Strongman Graham Hicks. Stephen is a Sport Psychologist. Stephen's qualifications include a MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology, BSc (Hons) Psychology, NLP Practitioner and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Stephen now uses his skills and knowledge to help others reach their full potential. Stephen has coached many highly successful individuals, business and sports professionals to improve their performance. Stephen is currently working within professional athletes including boxing, football, tennis, golf and darts (all sports welcome).

Struggling to cope with life? Living throws up difficulties for all of us and we can feel very alone when confronted with these. Stress, anxiety, grief or depression can throw us off track. If you are feeling unhappy, anxious or lost, I can help you work through your concerns and emotions to a place where you can feel peace and pleasure again. As an accredited counsellor with training in providing online and face-to-face therapy, I have lots of experience of helping people identify the blocks that are holding them back so that they can move forward to achieve their potential and make stronger, more satisfying relationships.

My name is Emily, I am a qualified and insured therapeutic counsellor. Friendly and approachable I am able to help you along the way with issuing you feel are impacting you. Counselling can help you cope with: A mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety. An upsetting physical health condition, such as infertility. A difficult life event, such as a bereavement, a relationship breakdown or work-related stress. Difficult emotions – for example, low self-esteem or anger. & other issues, such as sexual identity

Hello, I’m Sarah. I am a friendly, warm and down to earth therapist. I believe that airing feelings aloud with someone safe can allow us the opportunity to really ‘hear’ ourselves, to feel lighter and to gain a deeper level of self-compassion. I know from personal experience that asking for support can be really tough. Whatever your reasons are for seeking counselling, my commitment to you is to provide a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can tell your story and together we can work to make sense of it.

You are the expert on you, and are uniquely you, thus you are best place to state what your issues, needs and goals will be. Life can be a challenge and navigating the pathways of life can present us with obstacles to be overcome, understood, challenged and worked with. You may need support, education. direction, or increased awareness and empathy about the experiences that you have or the issues that are affecting you. I will seek to enable and support you with a range of integrative techniques and approaches. Acknowledging the emotional experiences and the issues is a key way to commence.

As an integrative practitioner I call upon a range of concepts and therapeutic tools to help clients deal with dysfunctional ways of feeling, behaving and living. My principle belief is that despite the problems we encounter, we all have the capacity for change. sometimes this is hard to visualise, difficult to accept. problems can appear overwhelming and insurmountable. By working in collaboration with clients, as partner's with a common purpose, unhealthy rules for living and core beliefs can be challenged, this can lead clients to happier more fulfilling ways of being that reach into our untapped potential.

A highly qualified therapist who specialises in the areas of sex and porn addiction,sex therapy, couple therapy and eating disorders, and highly qualified in these areas as my training suggests. Vast experience ensures that I help my clients towards resolving their issues. I work with a broad spectrum of clients on a wide range of these issues. I offer a highly discreet, confidential and personalized approach delivered with compassion and understanding. Working with a sympathetic and non-judgemental attitude, I help achieve solutions to the issues you bring in a practical, down to earth way.

Do you feel like a pressure cooker ready to explode? Do you feel lost and that every way you turn issues arise? Are you getting angry at people for no reason? Or feeling so down and desperate you don’t know which way to turn?It can be overwhelming sometimes even thinking about asking for help when as a culture we are supposed to be able to cope with everyday pressures. Life changing experiences and challenges such as loss, trauma or redundancy can cause unbelievable stresses on an already stressful life. It is all to easy to become stuck in a rut or to begin to struggle with daily life with all the competing pressures we face.

Are you looking for someone to listen and help you make sense of yourself or feeling overwhelmed and not sure what your feeling, well hello I am Tracy an experienced fully qualified counsellor here to help. Give me a call for a no obligation chat. Many come to counselling and don't know where to begin, it could be you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, stressed or at a point in your life where you feel stuck and unable to move forward. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or problems in or with a relationship? Have you suffered trauma or bereavement or in a place where you don't understand what your feeling, this is where I come in.

Are you struggling with a difficulty in your life and need help to find a way forward? I’m Sarah Atherton, I am committed to making a difference to my clients lives and offer a warm, compassionate, confidential and non-judgemental therapy service based in the centre of Stockport. I have successfully worked with clients enabling them to overcome many issues, including; anxiety, bereavement and loss, depression, family and relationship issues, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, and stress. I am experienced in helping clients to recover from emotional distress caused by abuse.

Do you feel drained from the hits that life throws you? Are you anxious, depressed, feeling lost, confused, angry, or shame? As a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I can offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore your feelings, without judgement or advice. By supporting you to understand why feelings get stuck and confusing, we can work together to guide you through your maze of emotions. As a person-centred therapist you are my number one priority and it will be you who guides the process to find what works for you.

**I have current availability for face to face and online appointments** Feeling stuck, anxious, depressed or lonely in these uncertain times? Challenges with work or study or relationship difficulties? Overthinking everything or perhaps you have issues around food and eating? I can help! Positive changes in your life can take place even when those challenges seem overwhelming and distressing. I offer psychotherapy, nutrition and disordered eating support for individuals. My practice is face to face, online or we can walk together at some great locations in the Greater Manchester area.

I have been practicing as a full-time Counsellor for the past 16 years. I have worked in a variety of settings and for a wide variety of clients from young children to couples. I work as a Client Centred therapist helping clients find ways to live a more fulfilling life. Helping clients find out who they are, not who they are trying or feel they ought to be. I do a lot of work with children, students and young adults. I have also, for the last 15 years, done short term EAP work in my private practice for a local housing association.

I believe that any of us have the capacity to make changes in our lives and relationships. I am committed in my work to enable and support people to bring about longed for improvements. I think that relationships with self and others are central to this process. I feel passionate about supporting and enabling my clients to bring about desired changes in their lives and relationships. I have successfully worked for over 10 years with clients who present with a broad range of difficulties. I do my upmost to provide clients with an understanding of their problems and ways in which they can work towards positive change.

We all have times when we find it hard to cope. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do. It can help you develop positive strategies to get what you want out of life. How we think, feel and behave is part of being human. Problems can arise when we get 'stuck' in negative thought patterns; when our feelings are persistently overwhelming; when our behaviour is self-destructive and doesn't result in us getting what we need; when we worry about the future, dwell on the past and find it hard to live in the present. I believe the most important relationship we have is the relationship with ourself.