Counselling in Wilmslow

Whether you’re looking for help with depression, anxiety, loss, or bereavement; or whether you’re struggling to change things that are causing problems in your life, such as setting boundaries, communicating yourself, addictions, or disordered eating patterns, I offer a range of counselling and psychotherapy services that can help you work through this distress. We would achieve this by first exploring what's going on for you and helping you express how you feel inside. And then we would work on the deeper underlying causes of your feelings so that you can achieve both relief and long-lasting change.

As YODA said, “In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way.” Counselling can help you work through your problems and gain understanding into why you think, feel and behave the way that you do. We can then work together on change and change that sticks. I offer a warm, supportive, confidential and non-judgmental space to help if you are struggling with the demands of daily life. I help people to not only survive but thrive. I also like to balance the sometimes hard work of sessions with humour.

As an integrative psychotherapist, counsellor, and certified complex trauma professional, I help people who are looking to overcome a range of distressing emotions and difficult life experiences such as anxiety, stress, depression, feelings of low self-worth, trauma and relationship issues.

From time to time we all feel sad, anxious, helpless, irritable, lack motivation and have low self esteem. Life is always a challenge for most of us; most emotions are painful, both physically and psychologically. Without help our mood can worsen, life becomes joyless , causing us to loose hope and withdraw from people. It might be the way you think about and treat yourself that has brought you here. Maybe you would like to explore areas of your life that are causing you levels of distress. Are you struggling with relationships? Trying to move on from abuse? Or dealing with loss? Dealing with conflict at work might be stressful.

I’m a mature and experienced therapist and qualified counselling supervisor. I have knowledge and experience of various types of therapy and work in an integrative way, which means I can tailor your therapy to suit you. At the heart of all my work is a person-centred ethos and my priority is to build a trusting, open and honest relationship which will enable you to feel truly heard and understood. This in itself can bring enormous comfort and relief and help you develop a better understanding of yourself; find choices; build belief in yourself and ultimately to enrich your relationships and enhance your life.

Do you constantly worry about what other people think of you? Do you compare yourself to others and feel that you’re not good enough? Do you seek reassurance, put your own needs last and apologise more than necessary? Do you avoid conflict and people please? Do you often feel anxious, low, angry, frustrated, guilty or ashamed? I can support you to accept yourself, just as you are. To trust yourself and your judgement. To feel more calmer and more present. To stop the cycle of worry and rumination and to care less about what other people think.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples experiencing a wide-range of emotional difficulties. I understand that reaching out for help may feel difficult and I offer a free initial consultation where we can introduce ourselves, understand the problem and discuss options for moving forward. I have extensive experience specialising in areas such as relationships, trauma/PTSD, addictions, loss, and adjustment.

My name is Didier. I am a Psychologist and couple therapist. Born in France, I have trained in the UK at the highest academic level and in multiple settings (incl. the NHS). I can help adults of all ages with a broad range of mental health difficulties (anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, trauma). I deeply value relationships and I am trained to help couples in crisis restore their connection and find themselves again, within their relationship and at an individual level. I am also a cancer specialist, at The Christie Private Care (Manchester). If you want to know more about me, please visit my website.

Only you can do it, but you don’t have to do it alone. Working collaboratively can enhance your autonomy and support your empowerment to become the very best version of you. I play an active part during therapy sessions; I intervene, I reflect, I share theories and perspective, I ask questions and explore ideas. My way of working is relational, meaning it’s collaborative and dynamic. I work with individuals, couples and families in my office in central Wilmslow (online is also available)

At times life can feel overwhelming and emotions can feel like they are getting too much for us to manage. As a Clinical Psychologist I am trained to support people to gain an understanding of the psychological difficulties that they are experiencing. I will work alongside you in a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental manner to help you to explore your difficulties and to help you gain confidence in how to live your life with less distress. I also have extensive experience from my NHS roles in supporting people who are living with a health condition including cancer, CFS and chronic pain.

Are you pretending to the world that you’re ok, when inside you’re not? Perhaps you have been putting others first, or focusing on work, and now you are ready to focus on giving yourself a chance to shine. Sometimes feeling lost, overwhelmed or insecure stems further back. Together we will find the problem and get you back to being your best you. I believe everyone deserves to feel confident and content in their life to thrive.

**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 feel passionately about working with clients who are struggling with their emotional wellbeing. These difficulties can cause difficulties in relationships, at work and on a person's experiences of connecting with themselves and the world around them. I work sensitively and supportively with clients who have experienced a number of difficult life experiences including grief, trauma, relationship difficulties to name but a few. I can help you to feel like you develop a better more compassionate understanding of yourself and help you to feel like you are moving forward in life rather than feeling stuck and directionless.

How do you choose the therapist for you? I'd suggest using your gut instinct to pick someone who will help you feel safe. If you don't like their style or tone move on - its an important relationship and it has to feel right. Psychotherapists tend to believe that the problems we feel now have come from our past. Sometimes we don't need to dig deeply into that past but if we do then it has to be done carefully. Your therapist needs to be someone you would want on your side on your journey - they need to feel strong, wise and caring (and maybe sometimes even make you laugh). Well done for starting your journey - I wish you well.

I am passionate in helping individuals and couples to take the right steps for them. I support my clients, to make a difference or find an acceptance in their life. I work with my clients in exploring the difficulties fears re experiencing and we work to gain an understanding of thoughts and feelings. Their emotional disturbance can be discussed and put in to perspective to help make changes to the unhealthy thought or behavioural patterns. Sometimes, addressing where the negative beliefs have originated from, helps to find the positive changes and overcomes the difficulties. Giving my clients a new awareness, growth and belief.

As a psychotherapist and counsellor, I work with people who want to overcome depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, and other types of emotional pain. I am here to help you explore and process your experiences so you can get unstuck, find relief from your painful emotions, and live a happier, more satisfying life. I have experience working with various types of emotional distress and my clients usually find relief after just a few sessions. I have an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy from Manchester Metropolitan University, a BSc in Psychology, and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

I provide a safe, non-judgemental space, to support you in moving towards a life that is rich and meaningful. As a Clinical Psychologist, I have a wide-range of training and experience in different models of therapy, including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Consequently, I can offer a bespoke service that will best support you and your preferred way of working.

Offering the experience of a caring and compassionate therapeutic relationship to help create safety and space for healing and growth.Clients include young people and adults who experience distress and suffering through relational, emotional, physical and sexual wounding and abuse.

With so many demands on your time, it’s easy to find yourself at the bottom of your priority list. There’s always something or someone that needs your attention, so the idea of self-care may seem like an indulgence that you just don’t have time for.  I find that life has a way of making us stop and listen, whether that be through a physical or mental health concern, family or relationship difficulty, problems at work or a major life event. I'm here to help you through these challenges. In our sessions, I will help you to explore what’s going on emotionally so that you can find out what’s lying underneath any uncomfortable feelings.