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Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP

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84 Beal Lane Your Counselling Journey (YCJ) - Kim Van Silfhout, MSc Shaw OL2
You may be carrying deep pain, grief after loss, or the effects of trauma that still shape how you feel and connect. You might long to feel safe, understood, and whole again. In our work together, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space where your story is held with care. Gently, we’ll explore your experiences, nurture self-compassion and self-esteem, and begin to release the weight of the past. My integrative approach supports your healing, helping you rebuild trust, find new meaning after loss, and rediscover peace, strength, and connection within yourself and with life.
I support clients facing trauma, bereavement, loss, and the emotional impact of injury. My focus is helping you process pain, rebuild safety, and restore self-worth. In a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space, you can explore emotions and thoughts, reflect on experiences, and begin your inner journey towards healing and inner stability.
I hope you can value me, as a therapist who is not only highly trained and experienced but also deeply human—someone who can model vulnerability and authenticity, making the therapeutic relationship itself a source of healing. Please, reach out to me, send me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Call or Kim Van Silfhout now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0161 524 9641

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shaw Bereavement Centre (SBC) at No84

84 Beal Lane

Your Counselling Journey (YCJ) - Kim Van Silfhout, MSc

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0161 524 9641
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I offer therapy sessions online for the UK, Europe and USA. For Manchester area (UK), I also offer in-person sessions. Mon-Fri: 10.00-22.00
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Bereavement and Self Esteem 
£65 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect 0161 524 9641
Photo of Kim Van Silfhout, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shaw Bereavement Centre (SBC) at No84

84 Beal Lane

Your Counselling Journey (YCJ) - Kim Van Silfhout, MSc

Shaw OL2 map

0161 524 9641
My website
I offer therapy sessions online for the UK, Europe and USA. For Manchester area (UK), I also offer in-person sessions. Mon-Fri: 10.00-22.00
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Bereavement and Self Esteem 
£65 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £65
  • Couple Sessions £85
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer
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Fees (or deposit) are paid via BACS or International Bank Transfer before each session. I offer a discounted rate (low-cost) for people on low-income, students and/or pcti referrals. For pcti referrals, I also offer some FREE Mental Health Support and no-cost/low-cost Online Counselling options.
Photo of Kim Van Silfhout, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Kim Van Silfhout
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0161 524 9641
"
Fees (or deposit) are paid via BACS or International Bank Transfer before each session. I offer a discounted rate (low-cost) for people on low-income, students and/or pcti referrals. For pcti referrals, I also offer some FREE Mental Health Support and no-cost/low-cost Online Counselling options.
Photo of Kim Van Silfhout, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Kim Van Silfhout
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0161 524 9641

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Kim Van Silfhout
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (FHEQ Masters Level 7), PGDip (with Merit), Graduated 2019
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Erasmus University Rotterdam in Business Administration (MSc) Master of Science / 1999
  • Degree/Diploma from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Clinical Psychology (BSc) Bachelor of Science / 2010
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I have worked for the Dutch Mental Health Services as a Clinical Psychologist Assistant (CPA) helping adults, teens with personality disorders and trauma. In the UK, I have set up a Talking Therapy service for the NHS. I am a MBACP Psychotherapist & Counsellor and Counselling Director for pcti.
Photo of Kim Van Silfhout, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Kim Van Silfhout
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0161 524 9641
"
I have worked for the Dutch Mental Health Services as a Clinical Psychologist Assistant (CPA) helping adults, teens with personality disorders and trauma. In the UK, I have set up a Talking Therapy service for the NHS. I am a MBACP Psychotherapist & Counsellor and Counselling Director for pcti.
Photo of Kim Van Silfhout, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Kim Van Silfhout
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0161 524 9641

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Bereavement
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Long term Injuries & Complex Grief / Bereavement
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Covid Trauma Syndrome (PCTS)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who may be suffering with depression, anxiety or trauma for a variety of reasons. During our initial sessions, we will explore the issues at hand and get a better understanding how this interferes with your mental health. Depending on your personal situation, you might need only a few sessions to see improvements, but often a longer term approach will benefit most clients.
Photo of Kim Van Silfhout, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Kim Van Silfhout
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0161 524 9641
"
I work with clients who may be suffering with depression, anxiety or trauma for a variety of reasons. During our initial sessions, we will explore the issues at hand and get a better understanding how this interferes with your mental health. Depending on your personal situation, you might need only a few sessions to see improvements, but often a longer term approach will benefit most clients.
Photo of Kim Van Silfhout, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Kim Van Silfhout
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0161 524 9641

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian
Black British

I also speak

Dutch

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian
Black British

I also speak

Dutch

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Schema Therapy
  • Transactional Analysis
  • Trauma Focused
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I am trained in a person centred approach and I also had extensive training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have also been trained in other modalities and I learned many other therapeutic methods. So, my main approach would best be described as integrative counselling. Most importantly, I always aim to adjust the therapy approach to the needs of my clients.
Photo of Kim Van Silfhout, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Kim Van Silfhout
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0161 524 9641
"
I am trained in a person centred approach and I also had extensive training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have also been trained in other modalities and I learned many other therapeutic methods. So, my main approach would best be described as integrative counselling. Most importantly, I always aim to adjust the therapy approach to the needs of my clients.
Photo of Kim Van Silfhout, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Kim Van Silfhout
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0161 524 9641

Location

Primary Location

Shaw Bereavement Centre (SBC) at No84

84 Beal Lane

Your Counselling Journey (YCJ) - Kim Van Silfhout, MSc

Shaw OL2

0161 524 9641
"
I offer therapy sessions online for the UK, Europe and USA. For Manchester area (UK), I also offer in-person sessions. Mon-Fri: 10.00-22.00
Photo of Kim Van Silfhout, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Kim Van Silfhout
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 0161 524 9641
"
I offer therapy sessions online for the UK, Europe and USA. For Manchester area (UK), I also offer in-person sessions. Mon-Fri: 10.00-22.00
Photo of Kim Van Silfhout, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Kim Van Silfhout
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 0161 524 9641