Schema Therapy Counselling in Wirral

Peer Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Wirral CH47
I am a seeking to help people who are struggling with the impact of a traumatic experience. This may be an individual traumatic experience or multiple events. Often times people living with symptoms of trauma feel alone, isolated and hopeless. The thought of seeking help and recovery can feel overwhelming and uncertain. I would like to work with clients who are ready to take the first step, or are seeking lasting recovery from difficult past experiences.
I am a seeking to help people who are struggling with the impact of a traumatic experience. This may be an individual traumatic experience or multiple events. Often times people living with symptoms of trauma feel alone, isolated and hopeless. The thought of seeking help and recovery can feel overwhelming and uncertain. I would like to work with clients who are ready to take the first step, or are seeking lasting recovery from difficult past experiences.
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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.
0151 453 2230 View 0151 453 2230
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
Dr Carol Sadler
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Wirral CH48
I have extensive experience in supporting families, adults, children and young people with a variety of difficulties, including low mood and depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems and issues around identity and belonging.
I have extensive experience in supporting families, adults, children and young people with a variety of difficulties, including low mood and depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems and issues around identity and belonging.
07446 045884 View 07446 045884
Joanne Morley
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, my name is Joanne, and I’m a fully qualified, BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in Liverpool (L26), working with Think CBT. For over 16 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals facing challenges with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Through my training and experience, I’ve developed a range of evidence-based tools to help people find relief from emotional distress and navigate life’s difficulties with greater resilience.
Hello, my name is Joanne, and I’m a fully qualified, BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in Liverpool (L26), working with Think CBT. For over 16 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals facing challenges with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Through my training and experience, I’ve developed a range of evidence-based tools to help people find relief from emotional distress and navigate life’s difficulties with greater resilience.
01923 961432 View 01923 961432
Tracey Garner Therapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people who want things to be different in their life. People who want to feel empowered to move forward with their lives. I aim to help people understand why they are struggling and how life has affected them so they feel able to make positive changes.
I work with people who want things to be different in their life. People who want to feel empowered to move forward with their lives. I aim to help people understand why they are struggling and how life has affected them so they feel able to make positive changes.
01229 260577 View 01229 260577

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Jen Ennis
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Wigan WN2
Are you experiencing feelings of stress, low Self-esteem, anxiety or depression? Do you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, or do you overthink everything? Are you suffering from feelings of panic and you’re not sure why? I can support you with these issues and we can unravel piece by piece all these thoughts and feelings that don’t seem to make any sense. It can be enormously helpful to talk things through with a professional person who is unconnected with your family and friends.
Are you experiencing feelings of stress, low Self-esteem, anxiety or depression? Do you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, or do you overthink everything? Are you suffering from feelings of panic and you’re not sure why? I can support you with these issues and we can unravel piece by piece all these thoughts and feelings that don’t seem to make any sense. It can be enormously helpful to talk things through with a professional person who is unconnected with your family and friends.
01942 946036 View 01942 946036
Click Therapies
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Serves Area
Click Therapies are a small team of UK accredited therapists, nurses and doctors. We are a dedicated online psychological wellbeing service that meets the challenges of the 21st century. We work collaboratively with all our clients to offer a personalised therapy experience to achieve the best recovery outcomes for you. Our service is flexible to meet your needs needs. You can access therapy, anytime, anywhere at your convenience . We deliver evidence based treatments in line with National Guidelines and World Health Organisation. Why not connect with us for your FREE 15min consultation, you have nothing to lose...
Click Therapies are a small team of UK accredited therapists, nurses and doctors. We are a dedicated online psychological wellbeing service that meets the challenges of the 21st century. We work collaboratively with all our clients to offer a personalised therapy experience to achieve the best recovery outcomes for you. Our service is flexible to meet your needs needs. You can access therapy, anytime, anywhere at your convenience . We deliver evidence based treatments in line with National Guidelines and World Health Organisation. Why not connect with us for your FREE 15min consultation, you have nothing to lose...
0117 456 2766 View 0117 456 2766
Minds at Peace Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Runcorn WA7
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.
01928 241364 View 01928 241364
Life is tough for everyone at the moment. Everything seems so stressful and difficult and you wonder why you don't seem to cope when everyone else does. You can't make sense of what is happening either with you or your relationship. You may be anxious or fearful for the future and really fed up feeling the way you do and never getting beyond it? Would you like help to understand why you feel this way, to take back control of your thoughts and feelings and your relationships? Reach out to me and between us we can understand and work through these issues.
Life is tough for everyone at the moment. Everything seems so stressful and difficult and you wonder why you don't seem to cope when everyone else does. You can't make sense of what is happening either with you or your relationship. You may be anxious or fearful for the future and really fed up feeling the way you do and never getting beyond it? Would you like help to understand why you feel this way, to take back control of your thoughts and feelings and your relationships? Reach out to me and between us we can understand and work through these issues.
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Sonya Maria Warscher
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I have over nineteen years of experience working with children, young people and adults. I offer in‑person sessions from my therapeutic space in the North West, as well as online or telephone appointments for flexible access. Whilst the person‑centred approach underpins all my work, I am also a qualified CBT therapist. I began my career supporting children as a primary school teacher and now work with them therapeutically. Alongside my client work, I am a clinical supervisor and college lecturer, helping trainee counsellors achieve their first professional qualification.
I have over nineteen years of experience working with children, young people and adults. I offer in‑person sessions from my therapeutic space in the North West, as well as online or telephone appointments for flexible access. Whilst the person‑centred approach underpins all my work, I am also a qualified CBT therapist. I began my career supporting children as a primary school teacher and now work with them therapeutically. Alongside my client work, I am a clinical supervisor and college lecturer, helping trainee counsellors achieve their first professional qualification.
01704 334223 View 01704 334223
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.
If you’re an adult managing anxiety, low mood, or stress that’s crept in, or facing a life transition that’s harder than expected, we’ll work out what’s actually driving it — not just manage the symptoms. If you keep hitting the same pattern in a relationship, at work, or with yourself, we’ll find what’s keeping it going and work to change it. That might mean using EMDR to process experiences that are still stuck and keeping the pattern alive, CBT to build practical tools for how you think and respond day to day, or CAT to map out where the pattern started and how to shift it. The aim is to work toward change that holds.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches — including CBT, EMDR, CAT, schema therapy, and compassion-focused therapy.
If you’re an adult managing anxiety, low mood, or stress that’s crept in, or facing a life transition that’s harder than expected, we’ll work out what’s actually driving it — not just manage the symptoms. If you keep hitting the same pattern in a relationship, at work, or with yourself, we’ll find what’s keeping it going and work to change it. That might mean using EMDR to process experiences that are still stuck and keeping the pattern alive, CBT to build practical tools for how you think and respond day to day, or CAT to map out where the pattern started and how to shift it. The aim is to work toward change that holds.
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Life's Journey Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Runcorn WA7
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck? If stress, relationships or life’s challenges are feeling too much then taking the first step today could CHANGE everything. I offer a safe, confidential space that will help you to find clarity and confidence. 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. Let’s start your journey to creating lasting change, that will bring peace and calm to your mental well-being, whilst enabling you to feel more resilient for whatever challenges that may come your way.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck? If stress, relationships or life’s challenges are feeling too much then taking the first step today could CHANGE everything. I offer a safe, confidential space that will help you to find clarity and confidence. 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. Let’s start your journey to creating lasting change, that will bring peace and calm to your mental well-being, whilst enabling you to feel more resilient for whatever challenges that may come your way.
01928 249651 View 01928 249651
Jennifer Eirlys Williams
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or unwanted behaviours or feelings during these challenging times? Perhaps you feel stuck, overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? Do you feel like you're existing rather than living? Maybe deep down you know you'd benefit from some support and help to move beyond your current struggle, but feel fearful about reaching out for help? Are you looking for an approachable, empathetic and experienced therapist who will understand YOUR individual difficulties, needs and circumstances and support you to move forward in way that is meaningful to you?
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or unwanted behaviours or feelings during these challenging times? Perhaps you feel stuck, overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? Do you feel like you're existing rather than living? Maybe deep down you know you'd benefit from some support and help to move beyond your current struggle, but feel fearful about reaching out for help? Are you looking for an approachable, empathetic and experienced therapist who will understand YOUR individual difficulties, needs and circumstances and support you to move forward in way that is meaningful to you?
01695 668037 View 01695 668037
Marion Moulton
Counsellor, MBACP
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious or worn down, or if life has become confusing in ways you never expected, you’re not alone. Sometimes things build quietly over time; sometimes they arrive suddenly and leave you feeling unsteady. You might be holding so much inside, trying to keep going, yet still feeling tangled, lost, or far from yourself. Therapy can offer a gentle pause — a place where you can breathe a little more deeply and let your thoughts and feelings settle. There’s no pressure to explain everything at once or to find the “right” way to feel. We simply begin at a pace that feels safe for you.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious or worn down, or if life has become confusing in ways you never expected, you’re not alone. Sometimes things build quietly over time; sometimes they arrive suddenly and leave you feeling unsteady. You might be holding so much inside, trying to keep going, yet still feeling tangled, lost, or far from yourself. Therapy can offer a gentle pause — a place where you can breathe a little more deeply and let your thoughts and feelings settle. There’s no pressure to explain everything at once or to find the “right” way to feel. We simply begin at a pace that feels safe for you.
01704 795680 View 01704 795680
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.
01606 533793 View 01606 533793
Kate Auguste
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Sometimes it looks like you’re managing just fine - capable, responsible, the one others rely on. But inside you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or questioning what comes next. You might be carrying grief, burnout, relationship difficulties, or moving through a life transition that has shifted your sense of self. I work with individuals and couples, many of whom are professionals, creatives, leaders, and public-facing or high-profile individuals navigating pressure, visibility, and responsibility. Therapy offers space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and feel less alone in it.
Sometimes it looks like you’re managing just fine - capable, responsible, the one others rely on. But inside you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or questioning what comes next. You might be carrying grief, burnout, relationship difficulties, or moving through a life transition that has shifted your sense of self. I work with individuals and couples, many of whom are professionals, creatives, leaders, and public-facing or high-profile individuals navigating pressure, visibility, and responsibility. Therapy offers space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and feel less alone in it.
0151 203 8336 View 0151 203 8336
Are you feeling stuck, facing a challenging period, struggling to cope or just wanting to understand yourself better? Are you feeling lost, powerless and helpless? You might have experienced a life changing event such as bereavement or divorce and be struggling with knowing how to cope with the future. Are you experiencing stress at work, even feelings of panic? I can help you explore these issues and others in a safe, quiet and relaxing environment. You are an expert on you. I look forward to hearing from you if you’d like to work with me.
Are you feeling stuck, facing a challenging period, struggling to cope or just wanting to understand yourself better? Are you feeling lost, powerless and helpless? You might have experienced a life changing event such as bereavement or divorce and be struggling with knowing how to cope with the future. Are you experiencing stress at work, even feelings of panic? I can help you explore these issues and others in a safe, quiet and relaxing environment. You are an expert on you. I look forward to hearing from you if you’d like to work with me.
01704 335558 View 01704 335558
Julie Rose Sanders
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I have over 25 years experience in supporting people with Autism, ADHD, relationship issues, developmental trauma, CPTSD, addictions. I have a passion about neurodivergent people living life to the full. I brought up two neurodivergent children. I offer a safe, calm non-judgemental space essential for the growth of trust. I learnt how the nervous system impacts relationships, how the past plays a role in the present. In therapy you can learn how to regulate emotions, communicate effectively, set boundaries and prioritise your needs. You will empower yourself, live more authentically and learn to make choices that nourish you.
I have over 25 years experience in supporting people with Autism, ADHD, relationship issues, developmental trauma, CPTSD, addictions. I have a passion about neurodivergent people living life to the full. I brought up two neurodivergent children. I offer a safe, calm non-judgemental space essential for the growth of trust. I learnt how the nervous system impacts relationships, how the past plays a role in the present. In therapy you can learn how to regulate emotions, communicate effectively, set boundaries and prioritise your needs. You will empower yourself, live more authentically and learn to make choices that nourish you.
01323 402585 View 01323 402585
All Well And Good
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Chester CH1
We are a team of therapists so no matter what it is that you are facing right now, we can offer a nurturing and compassionate space to explore so you don't have to feel alone. Whether you are looking for support with low mood, help with overcoming a terrible feeling of anxiety, if you struggle with eating, sleeping, socialising, motivation or even just getting out of bed in the morning to face the day... we understand. If life has always been hard or you're going through a really difficult time just now, or if you objectively think "life is great, I don't understand why I'm feeling like this?". We can help.
We are a team of therapists so no matter what it is that you are facing right now, we can offer a nurturing and compassionate space to explore so you don't have to feel alone. Whether you are looking for support with low mood, help with overcoming a terrible feeling of anxiety, if you struggle with eating, sleeping, socialising, motivation or even just getting out of bed in the morning to face the day... we understand. If life has always been hard or you're going through a really difficult time just now, or if you objectively think "life is great, I don't understand why I'm feeling like this?". We can help.
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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.