Schema Therapy Counselling in Widnes

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Cosy Chair Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Widnes WA8
A very warm welcome; I'm Katie, and I'm pleased you stopped by. You've possibly landed here feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or even a little lost with life right now. You're in the right place; I'm here to remind you that you are enough, you are worthy and you don't have to carry this heavy load alone. I'm here to offer you an accepting and supportive space, where you are the priority, with no expectations. I support people with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues & suicidal thoughts. With my own lived experiences, my speciality and passion lie with those who are often the strength holding their loved ones up.
A very warm welcome; I'm Katie, and I'm pleased you stopped by. You've possibly landed here feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or even a little lost with life right now. You're in the right place; I'm here to remind you that you are enough, you are worthy and you don't have to carry this heavy load alone. I'm here to offer you an accepting and supportive space, where you are the priority, with no expectations. I support people with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues & suicidal thoughts. With my own lived experiences, my speciality and passion lie with those who are often the strength holding their loved ones up.
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Nicholas Lunt
Counsellor, MBACP
Widnes WA8
Hi, my name is Nicholas. I am a fully qualified counsellor and counselling supervisor. As a counsellor I draw on a variety of approaches to make best use of the time and the space for you. I believe working with the person in the room is the key rather than working directly with the presenting issue. I have extensive experience of working with adults and young people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, bereavement and loss. As an experienced counselling supervisor I can offer you the time to loosen knotted thinking, where you feel heard, held and supported and feel able to deal with demands of your role.
Hi, my name is Nicholas. I am a fully qualified counsellor and counselling supervisor. As a counsellor I draw on a variety of approaches to make best use of the time and the space for you. I believe working with the person in the room is the key rather than working directly with the presenting issue. I have extensive experience of working with adults and young people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, bereavement and loss. As an experienced counselling supervisor I can offer you the time to loosen knotted thinking, where you feel heard, held and supported and feel able to deal with demands of your role.
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Heartsease Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Widnes WA8
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.
0151 453 7912 View 0151 453 7912
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Life's Journey Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck? Life’s a lot right now and protecting your peace is easier said than done. I work with the messy, overwhelming stuff, no jargon, no judgement, just honest, grounded support, CHOICE and CHANGE leads to your future happiness! You CAN achieve positive change, together we will 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 once you meet me, you will feel comfortable and safe, and trust in the therapeutic process, as a result of this I now receive many client referrals
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck? Life’s a lot right now and protecting your peace is easier said than done. I work with the messy, overwhelming stuff, no jargon, no judgement, just honest, grounded support, CHOICE and CHANGE leads to your future happiness! You CAN achieve positive change, together we will 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 once you meet me, you will feel comfortable and safe, and trust in the therapeutic process, as a result of this I now receive many client referrals
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Bloom and Breathe Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or struggling to make sense of their experiences. Clients often come to therapy wanting to understand their thoughts and feelings, process difficult or painful events, and find more stability or self-confidence. My approach is integrative and client-led, meaning therapy is shaped around your needs and goals, not a fixed model. We work collaboratively, at your pace, in a safe and supportive space.
I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or struggling to make sense of their experiences. Clients often come to therapy wanting to understand their thoughts and feelings, process difficult or painful events, and find more stability or self-confidence. My approach is integrative and client-led, meaning therapy is shaped around your needs and goals, not a fixed model. We work collaboratively, at your pace, in a safe and supportive space.
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Shaunagh Parkes
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
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.
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.
0151 453 0034 View 0151 453 0034
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Minds at Peace Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
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.
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.
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CBT & Schema Therapist - (Accredited)
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Rather than only managing symptoms, Schema Therapy allows us to gently explore and heal deeper wounds.
I’m an accredited Schema and CBT Therapist, who also uses Compassion Focused Therapy as supportive tools. In therapy we will look at how your early experiences shaped the patterns that repeat in your life and gently work to heal those old wounds, helping you develop a more compassionate, grounded, and authentic way of being.
Rather than only managing symptoms, Schema Therapy allows us to gently explore and heal deeper wounds.
I’m an accredited Schema and CBT Therapist, who also uses Compassion Focused Therapy as supportive tools. In therapy we will look at how your early experiences shaped the patterns that repeat in your life and gently work to heal those old wounds, helping you develop a more compassionate, grounded, and authentic way of being.
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Viola Robinson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Bolton BL1
I am an experienced therapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor working with adult’s age 18+, providing compassionate, professional and ethical service in accordance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a passion for helping people through my various training and experiences with cultural sensitivity. I offer my services to help you achieve healing and growth with situations you might be struggling with by gaining insight/skills in raising awareness, remove stigma to help you cope healthily with life’s challenges and be able to live and enjoy your life.
I am an experienced therapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor working with adult’s age 18+, providing compassionate, professional and ethical service in accordance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a passion for helping people through my various training and experiences with cultural sensitivity. I offer my services to help you achieve healing and growth with situations you might be struggling with by gaining insight/skills in raising awareness, remove stigma to help you cope healthily with life’s challenges and be able to live and enjoy your life.
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Therapy With Amber
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, or processing the impact of a significant life event. Often, we find ourselves repeating patterns we don’t fully understand, outwardly competent, high performing, even exceptional, yet internally disconnected from a sense of satisfaction or happiness. As a CBT psychotherapist, I combine evidence-based approaches with genuine curiosity and compassion. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can gently explore your experiences, make sense of what’s happened, and work collaboratively to create meaningful lifelong change.
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, or processing the impact of a significant life event. Often, we find ourselves repeating patterns we don’t fully understand, outwardly competent, high performing, even exceptional, yet internally disconnected from a sense of satisfaction or happiness. As a CBT psychotherapist, I combine evidence-based approaches with genuine curiosity and compassion. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can gently explore your experiences, make sense of what’s happened, and work collaboratively to create meaningful lifelong change.
0161 524 8070 View 0161 524 8070
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Gem Thomson – Connection Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
I specialise in the lasting impact of childhood neglect, using Schema Therapy, CBT and EMDR to explore the patterns it leaves behind — anxiety, self-criticism, emotional exhaustion.
Do you carry a sense that something isn't quite right — not dramatically wrong, just a feeling that won't go away? Perhaps relationships feel harder than they should, or you're exhausted from holding everything together. For many people, these feelings trace back to childhood — not to what happened, but to what didn't: the comfort, attention or care that wasn't there. Childhood neglect can be invisible, even to the person who lived it, yet it quietly shapes adult life. We're a specialist psychotherapy clinic in Glasgow, here to help you understand why — and to find a way forward. Contact us for a free consultation.
I specialise in the lasting impact of childhood neglect, using Schema Therapy, CBT and EMDR to explore the patterns it leaves behind — anxiety, self-criticism, emotional exhaustion.
Do you carry a sense that something isn't quite right — not dramatically wrong, just a feeling that won't go away? Perhaps relationships feel harder than they should, or you're exhausted from holding everything together. For many people, these feelings trace back to childhood — not to what happened, but to what didn't: the comfort, attention or care that wasn't there. Childhood neglect can be invisible, even to the person who lived it, yet it quietly shapes adult life. We're a specialist psychotherapy clinic in Glasgow, here to help you understand why — and to find a way forward. Contact us for a free consultation.
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Andrea Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
Rochdale OL11
Do you feel overwhelmed? Don't know where to start? The hardest step is reaching out for help. If you are reading this then you're half way there. I understand how hard it is to take that leap. I aim to be sensitive to your needs and strive to understand how things are from your perspective. I am a great believer that sharing your problems can help you heal. I can offer you a confidential space to help you navigate and explore what you want to talk about. I will offer sensitive, thoughtful responses to help you explore and resolve your issues, so you are able to move forward.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Don't know where to start? The hardest step is reaching out for help. If you are reading this then you're half way there. I understand how hard it is to take that leap. I aim to be sensitive to your needs and strive to understand how things are from your perspective. I am a great believer that sharing your problems can help you heal. I can offer you a confidential space to help you navigate and explore what you want to talk about. I will offer sensitive, thoughtful responses to help you explore and resolve your issues, so you are able to move forward.
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Patrick Doyle
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
I use evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, ACT, and integrative approaches.
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
I use evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, ACT, and integrative approaches.
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
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Dr Julianah Fakolade
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches — including CBT, EMDR, CAT, schema therapy, and compassion-focused therapy.
You might be managing anxiety, low mood, or stress that’s crept in gradually, or facing a life transition that’s harder than expected. Or you keep noticing the same pattern — in a relationship, at work, with yourself — and want to actually understand why, not just cope with it. This is a space to slow down, make sense of what’s really going on beneath the surface, and find ways forward that actually last. Not quick fixes or generic advice, but work that’s specific to you — at a pace that’s yours, not one you feel you “should” be keeping.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches — including CBT, EMDR, CAT, schema therapy, and compassion-focused therapy.
You might be managing anxiety, low mood, or stress that’s crept in gradually, or facing a life transition that’s harder than expected. Or you keep noticing the same pattern — in a relationship, at work, with yourself — and want to actually understand why, not just cope with it. This is a space to slow down, make sense of what’s really going on beneath the surface, and find ways forward that actually last. Not quick fixes or generic advice, but work that’s specific to you — at a pace that’s yours, not one you feel you “should” be keeping.
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Nadia Khan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is to provide an empathic, safe and open space, enabling clients to develop awareness and understanding of complex psychological difficulties. I use this basic foundation to help clients (and the systems around them) work through these challenges by applying appropriate, evidenced-based intervention models in a gentle and collaborative way. I believe that while life inevitably entails a degree of trauma, tragedy or other adversity, therapy can help people find resilience and hope, thus supporting them to grow from these experiences and offering a path to a happier and more settled existence.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is to provide an empathic, safe and open space, enabling clients to develop awareness and understanding of complex psychological difficulties. I use this basic foundation to help clients (and the systems around them) work through these challenges by applying appropriate, evidenced-based intervention models in a gentle and collaborative way. I believe that while life inevitably entails a degree of trauma, tragedy or other adversity, therapy can help people find resilience and hope, thus supporting them to grow from these experiences and offering a path to a happier and more settled existence.
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Dr Emma Salazar
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
As a Doctor of Psychological Therapies with lived experience of ADHD and eating disorder recovery, I weave together authentic human realness and clinical excellence. I offer specialist expertise, evidence-based treatment, and practical support for body image, disordered eating, & all eating disorders (ARFID, bulimia, anorexia, orthorexia, binge eating); ADHD, autism, & LGBTQ+ identity & wellbeing; health anxiety & social anxiety; nutritional & sexual health; emotional dysregulation, self-harm & EUPD/BPD; and addictions & substance use. Clients often come to me for support to improve their relationship with themself and their health.
As a Doctor of Psychological Therapies with lived experience of ADHD and eating disorder recovery, I weave together authentic human realness and clinical excellence. I offer specialist expertise, evidence-based treatment, and practical support for body image, disordered eating, & all eating disorders (ARFID, bulimia, anorexia, orthorexia, binge eating); ADHD, autism, & LGBTQ+ identity & wellbeing; health anxiety & social anxiety; nutritional & sexual health; emotional dysregulation, self-harm & EUPD/BPD; and addictions & substance use. Clients often come to me for support to improve their relationship with themself and their health.
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Karen Spilsbury
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Wirral CH63
Feeling a bit anxious about starting therapy? That's completely normal. I'm Karen Spilsbury, a fully qualified Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist and I am committed to creating a safe, empathic and accepting space for all of my clients.
Feeling a bit anxious about starting therapy? That's completely normal. I'm Karen Spilsbury, a fully qualified Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist and I am committed to creating a safe, empathic and accepting space for all of my clients.
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Byron Athene
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
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Dr Kieran Nolan
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
I also integrative EMDR, Brainspotting, Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and Schema therapy into my work.
I have been working full-time as a psychotherapist since 2002 and have over 16,000 clinical hours of experience. Trained in a number of different types of therapy, I offer a huge depth of experience, formerly as a Senior Psychotherapist with a community mental health team (CMHT) within the NHS and now as a psychotherapist in private practice. Additionally, as I have an unusual dual training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy, I am uniquely placed to offer a flexible and powerful approach to psychotherapy.
I also integrative EMDR, Brainspotting, Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and Schema therapy into my work.
I have been working full-time as a psychotherapist since 2002 and have over 16,000 clinical hours of experience. Trained in a number of different types of therapy, I offer a huge depth of experience, formerly as a Senior Psychotherapist with a community mental health team (CMHT) within the NHS and now as a psychotherapist in private practice. Additionally, as I have an unusual dual training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy, I am uniquely placed to offer a flexible and powerful approach to psychotherapy.
0161 524 7962 View 0161 524 7962
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David John Dowell
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Wirral CH63
Hello, I am David, an experienced qualified Pluralistic counsellor. I believe no single counselling approach or modality will fit every client and presenting issue as we are all unique individuals with our own stories to tell. I tailor my approach to you, using the therapeutic modalities that best address and resolve your problems, with your collaboration and agreement. At the heart of my counselling style is the belief clients heal through exploring how their issues arose, where these come from, and crucially how to make the changes needed to feel at ease with themselves and make lasting improvement. I help clients do this.
Hello, I am David, an experienced qualified Pluralistic counsellor. I believe no single counselling approach or modality will fit every client and presenting issue as we are all unique individuals with our own stories to tell. I tailor my approach to you, using the therapeutic modalities that best address and resolve your problems, with your collaboration and agreement. At the heart of my counselling style is the belief clients heal through exploring how their issues arose, where these come from, and crucially how to make the changes needed to feel at ease with themselves and make lasting improvement. I help clients do this.
0151 453 5401 View 0151 453 5401
Schema Therapy Counsellors
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.

Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.

Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.

How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.