Counselling in M2
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Sophie Ruddle
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
If you feel low, stressed, lost, misunderstood, confused, vulnerable or just stuck, I can offer a safe space for you to talk about the things that are bothering you. I'll provide a space that offers non-judgement and empathy whilst you tell me what's going on for you right now. We'll discuss what you would like to get out of therapy or if you have any specific goals you would like to work towards. The amount of sessions you have will always be your choice. I can help by reflecting back to you any themes, patterns or behaviours that come up in our sessions to help you gain the understanding you may be looking for.

Mariya Shafiq
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Seeking counselling through difficulties regardless of how long they have been going on or how ‘small’ they might feel, can provide clarity & encourage growth. I believe in the potential of people to be more than who they are right now. Whether that’s becoming more empowered or more autonomous, over anxiety, past events, or life decisions. By gaining a stronger awareness of yourself and your influences, navigating situations becomes easier. I combine person-centred & compassion-focused therapy, to tailor my work completely around the client. I work to strengthen your approach and resilience to challenges, past or present.

Sue Antrobus
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello! I specialise in working with women who have depression, anxiety, stress, anger issues, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or who wish to explore and deal with trauma or abuse from their past and the impact it is having on their lives today. I have expertise in and I am certified in the clinical treatment of clients who present with complex psychological trauma. I believe the key to healing is in supporting you to transform how your mind, body and soul remembers what has happened to you. This involves bringing to consciousness your patterns and supporting you to heal, change and grow.

True Living Therapies
Verified
Verified
If you're tired of battling stress, overwhelm, anxiety or if you're frustrated because you can't seem to be as productive or confident as you want, or need, to be then hypnotherapy can work amazingly well for you. Your subconscious is in the driving seat and while it tries to help you feel safe and survive, it can also hinder you too. Often we aren't entirely aware, at a conscious level, why we're struggling or stuck in self-sabotaging behaviour patterns. Hypnotherapy is able to reach your subconscious and work with it to correct course, allowing you to achieve what you want.

Angela Eastmond
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you, or someone you know, struggling day too day with Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Loss, Stress, work related issues, or maybe loneliness? We can work together, allowing you the opportunity to share your situation, within a private, safe and comfortable space. I am located within Manchester City Centre, ideally situated for public transport links, also with many parking facilities close by. I have 8+ years experience, working within the NHS, Schools, Mental Health centres and private practice. I will encourage you to express your thoughts and feelings, whilst helping you to make sense of what is happening for you.

Dorota Michalek
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I understand that sometimes it’s not easy and things aren’t always how we would like them to be, but simply talking to someone can bring relief and be the first step towards positive change. I am committed to providing you with support, free of judgement and full of empathy for every stage of your journey. As a qualified counsellor I am enthusiastic about humanistic approaches. I embrace the idea that we have wisdom and capabilities to overcome hardships and live a more fulfilling life, given the right support and environment.

Salmaa Timol
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
At any stage in life, we can experience changes or moments where it becomes difficult to cope with our thoughts and feelings. This can result in feeling stuck and not knowing how to process what we're experiencing. What can make this more difficult is knowing who or how to open up to others or feeling like what you're experiencing is too much for someone to understand. Having a therapist allows you to share all parts of you, parts that are accepted wholeheartedly without shame or judgement, which may not feel possible even with those you feel closest to.

Paul Melia
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Looking to begin in-person psychotherapy or counselling in Manchester city centre? My practice is by St Ann's Square and I provide short- and long-term therapy for adults. Established in 2011, people turn to my therapy service for a variety of reasons: they may have received a mental health diagnosis or have symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. There may be a difficult shift triggered by life's big events (employment status, for example) or a thought, feeling or behaviour in day-to-day life may have become troubling. For some it's because of a specific or generalised experience that is difficult to put into words.

Magdalena Bugajska
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or experiencing any other feeling that precludes you from enjoying your life and reaching your potential, therapy will offer you a safe space where you can reconnect with yourself. As a person-centred counsellor I believe that when offered a non-judgemental, welcoming space and warmth, you can find your own solutions and paths that would lead you to growth and resilience.

Lisa Berry
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have 7 years' experience in counselling adults and young people, in various settings that have included educational, third sector and private practice. I have worked with Employee Assistance Programmes for the last 4+ years, offering counselling and helpline support to employees of various organisations, including the Police and NHS. I previously worked for a charity supporting adult survivors of historical abuse, for which I underwent additional training. I have supported people experiencing various issues including depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, relationship issues, stress, bereavement, and work-related issues.

Berny Sansome
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You may be experiencing anxiety, have family struggles, feeling sad or low, or finding the current coronavirus crisis overwhelming. Maybe you experienced a bereavement during the Covid-19 pandemic and are struggling with processing that loss. As your person-centred counsellor I keep you, the client, at the centre of the therapeutic relationship. Counselling can be daunting, and sometimes you may not know what to expect. When you work with me, you will find a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space where you will be truly heard whether that is in face to face counselling or E-counselling. I work within the BACP Ethical Framework.

Roger Jayamanne
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Suffering with our mental health is very hard to find relief from, finding ourselves going around in circles and losing touch with our previous lifestyle, wondering 'am I ever going to find a way out?' I offer you face-to-face sessions in a nurturing, non-judgemental environment . I work as an Integrative therapist so that your sessions are tailored to your needs. I predominantly draw upon Person Centred Therapy, ACT, CBT and Transactional Analysis to address issues such as: anxiety; trauma; depression/lack of motivation; disturbed sleep; performance/productivity, relationships/social interaction; existential angst/lack of meaning

Dr Aspasia Ftenou
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you may feel anxious, worried or on edge? Maybe you struggle getting on with daily tasks or not enjoying things as much as you did? Do you have negative memories from the past that impact your life now? Or you may have negative thoughts about yourself which may affect your relationship with others? We may talk about your difficulties and set goals to help you in therapy. In our sessions you will experience acceptance and empathy so as to express your thoughts and feelings in a safe and warm space created by our therapeutic relationship.

Jack Andrew Brown
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I believe everyone has the right to feel safe, heard and respected in life and in the therapy room. Knowing what is best for our mental health is often overwhelming, I am here to help you find a way through what can seem an insurmountable task. Many reasons make people want to see a counsellor. Sometimes this might be something concrete; the loss of a loved one or having endured a time of great personal stress. Your concerns might be more vague; a sense of disconnection or unhappiness in life with no easily recognisable cause.

Courtney Lang
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
Verified
Feeling overwhelmed by modern day life? Are you turning to self sabotaging behaviours as a way of coping? Life can be challenging, things do not always work out the way we may have planned with everyday issues and stresses easily becoming unmanageable. We all need support at some point in our lives to overcome problems, counselling can provide you with clarity and guidance as together we can explore whatever may be troubling you.

Tom Taylor
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I am an integrative trained counsellor, psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and EMDR clinician based in central Manchester, both UK registered and an accredited member of the BACP. I have a passionate belief in the human capacity for change, and I am therefore committed to using my skills, training, knowledge and experience to support those who seek my services in assisting them to do so. I believe that each individual is unique, and therefore my integrative training enables me to be responsive to your individual needs and develop a bespoke treatment approach tailored with you and specifically for you.
Not accepting new clients

Hajira Riaz Psychotherapy MBACP
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life is a journey and one which can often be challenging to navigate through. It's filled with transitions, hardships and unexpected ups and downs. Sometimes you may find the distress, pain or isolation too intense to face alone, creating uncertainty in your path. When the destination feels unreachable, your journey can appear stagnant. The feeling of being stuck, and unable to move forward may be prevalent, a lonely feeling we all often find ourselves in from time to time.
Manchester M2
Not accepting new clients

Ben Dawson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Ben and I'm the lead Clinical Psychologist for Project Trauma. I set up Project Trauma to provide the kind of personalised, compassionate psychological support that people need following events in their life which they have struggled to cope with. Psychological distress can affect anyone and everyone will have a different reaction to traumatic events in their life. We all have different tolerance and ways of coping, but at some stage in our life we will all need help from somewhere. Recently I have been working extensively with individuals suffering very understandable health anxiety related to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Shadowplay Counselling & Training
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are things that have happened in your life preventing you living as you deserve to? Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or feeling numb and disconnected from others? Do you find you're reaching for alcohol, drugs, food, damaging relationships to try to feel better? Or did you grow up with a parent struggling in this way? You don't need to have suffered an obvious trauma or adversity to be be feeling fearful, despairing or battling with a low sense of self worth. Modern life is hard and the pressures sometimes difficult to navigate.
Not accepting new clients

Adam Laidler
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Expecting to have some enjoyment and a sense of fulfilment in life is not a pipe dream – it’s your purpose and your right. If you’re like 99% of others, then you can’t quit your job and travel the world because a quote on social media told you that’s how to be happy. Life is tough, and things often get thrown our way that knock us sideways. You might even be waking up more than you’d care to asking: “what is the point in all this?”. Or maybe you feel stuck in a cycle, struggling to make changes in your life? You're not alone, and you don't have to feel this way.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counsellors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.