Online Counselling for Wilmslow

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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)

**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 am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT). I am a Chronic Pain Specialist with over 15 years working in mental health. I work in private practice and in a NHS Chronic Pain Service. I am also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am always non-judgemental, empathic, compassionate and approachable. CBT is a very collaborative therapy so this means we work together as a team to work towards your goals and gain a mutual understanding of your main difficulties. This will allow us to  agree a best way to move forward.

Is anxiety, low mood or a lack of confidence getting in the way of you living the life you wish for? Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and dissatisfied day-to-day? Perhaps you have experienced some challenging life events and need some time, space and non-judgemental support to reflect and process what you have been through. I am here to help. As a clinical psychologist, trained to work with people experiencing a range of mental health issues, I integrate various evidence-based therapeutic models to provide a bespoke psychological therapy plan tailored to your individual needs.

Is Stress controlling your life? Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed and just want to feel like yourself again? If you answered yes to those questions, you may also be suffering with physical symptoms of stress and feeling like your resilience reserves are depleted. Maybe stress is taking a toll on your emotional and mental wellbeing and anxiety or depression are holding you back. You may feel like you’ve lost your identity and your confidence is on the floor.

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.

Are you having problems with your relationship, family or friends? Maybe you are feeling dissatisfied, overwhelmed, guilty, upset or angry? Whatever feelings you have, it usually means pain for you in some way. Counselling isn’t just something people do when they are in crisis or at rock bottom, attending before problems snowball or get too overwhelming can help and save more pain in the long run.

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.

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.

I WORK WITH; adults, couples & young people. MY WORK COVERS; family & childhood, health issues, body aches & pains, eating, addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, abuse, relationships, codependency, marriage, divorce & separation.

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.