Armed Forces Counselling in Thornton-Cleveleys

Chris Galvin
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Chris Galvin, and I am a fully qualified and registered Psychotherapist working across the Fylde. If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health or struggling with addiction, please feel free to get in touch. I offer a safe, supportive space and aim to help guide you towards the understanding and answers you are seeking. I specialise in relationships, addiction, and trauma, and I have extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns. I have worked in private practice for the past two years, and also have valuable experience working within addiction services.
Hi, my name is Chris Galvin, and I am a fully qualified and registered Psychotherapist working across the Fylde. If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health or struggling with addiction, please feel free to get in touch. I offer a safe, supportive space and aim to help guide you towards the understanding and answers you are seeking. I specialise in relationships, addiction, and trauma, and I have extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns. I have worked in private practice for the past two years, and also have valuable experience working within addiction services.
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Thoughtful healing with Hannah
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a strong commitment to delivering evidence based, client centered care. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety disorder, depression, stress, trauma, and low self-esteem. My approach is collaborative, structured, and goal-orientated, supporting clients to develop practical skills that promote meaningful lasting change.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a strong commitment to delivering evidence based, client centered care. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety disorder, depression, stress, trauma, and low self-esteem. My approach is collaborative, structured, and goal-orientated, supporting clients to develop practical skills that promote meaningful lasting change.
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Lindsey Schofield
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi, my name is Lindsey. I am a fully qualified & registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. Seeking professional support is not a sign of weakness or vulnerability and can be a positive empowering choice to make. My role is to work alongside you to offer a safe, fully supportive space for therapeutic change, sharing healthy life skills, tools & techniques to cope with whatever your life experiences may be or have been- to support you to challenge & overcome unhealthy thoughts & behaviour.
Hi, my name is Lindsey. I am a fully qualified & registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. Seeking professional support is not a sign of weakness or vulnerability and can be a positive empowering choice to make. My role is to work alongside you to offer a safe, fully supportive space for therapeutic change, sharing healthy life skills, tools & techniques to cope with whatever your life experiences may be or have been- to support you to challenge & overcome unhealthy thoughts & behaviour.
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Dr Shanika S Anthony
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
I am a Medical Doctor, Psychotherapist (progressing BABCP Accreditation), and Trainee Health Psychologist with over 20 years of healthcare experience in the NHS and private practice. I provide evidence-based psychological therapy for adults, drawing on CBT alongside ACT, DBT-informed therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and Health Psychology principles. Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs, goals, and strengths, offering a holistic approach that considers both physical and psychological wellbeing while supporting meaningful and lasting change.
I am a Medical Doctor, Psychotherapist (progressing BABCP Accreditation), and Trainee Health Psychologist with over 20 years of healthcare experience in the NHS and private practice. I provide evidence-based psychological therapy for adults, drawing on CBT alongside ACT, DBT-informed therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and Health Psychology principles. Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs, goals, and strengths, offering a holistic approach that considers both physical and psychological wellbeing while supporting meaningful and lasting change.
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James Andrew Wood
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with people facing recovery issues, grief, loss, identity struggles, and major life change. Some come with a clear issue such as addiction, bereavement, anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Others feel stuck, overwhelmed, or aware that life no longer feels as it once did. I offer a grounded, compassionate space where clients can speak openly, make sense of difficult experiences, and begin to move towards change in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
I work with people facing recovery issues, grief, loss, identity struggles, and major life change. Some come with a clear issue such as addiction, bereavement, anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Others feel stuck, overwhelmed, or aware that life no longer feels as it once did. I offer a grounded, compassionate space where clients can speak openly, make sense of difficult experiences, and begin to move towards change in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
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Elaine Fitzsimon
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Do you feel you need someone to talk to, but just don’t know how? I may be able to help. I offer Person Centred counselling in a relaxed and welcoming space. Reaching out can be difficult and often daunting. I believe providing a non-judgemental, confidential space is key to building a trusting relationship. It is important to me that you feel safe to explore your feelings in your own time. My approach is natural and down to earth. Therapy doesn’t always have to be an overly clinical experience. Treating my clients as human beings, without judgement is my priority.
Do you feel you need someone to talk to, but just don’t know how? I may be able to help. I offer Person Centred counselling in a relaxed and welcoming space. Reaching out can be difficult and often daunting. I believe providing a non-judgemental, confidential space is key to building a trusting relationship. It is important to me that you feel safe to explore your feelings in your own time. My approach is natural and down to earth. Therapy doesn’t always have to be an overly clinical experience. Treating my clients as human beings, without judgement is my priority.
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Judith Holland
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Jacqueline Anne Stokes
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L A Counselling Ltd
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1 Endorsed
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Vanessa Mount
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Ex military, now multi skilled therapist.
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Ex military, now multi skilled therapist.
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My Psychological Wellness
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Charlotte Lamb
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1 Endorsed
Hello and welcome - I am an experienced, BACP registered person-centred therapist offering counselling in-person or via secure video call. I have extensive experience supporting adults and young people across NHS, educational, and hospice settings, experiencing anxiety, trauma, OCD, bereavement and depression. Sometimes, past experiences or upcoming challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, low mood, and emotional difficulties that may prevent us from living the life we truly want.
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Steve John Briggs
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1 Endorsed
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Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
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I also have a particular understanding of the Armed Forces community, informed by lived experience of military family life and ongoing involvement with military charities and organisations.
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