Counselling in M20
Are you looking to resolve an issue that has been troubling you for some time? Do you want to feel comfortable in your own skin and more able to manage stress from life, work or relationships and move away from feeling depressed or anxious? Are you finding relationships challenging and want to find a way to be yourself with others and feel cared for and respected? Do you want to cultivate a sense of belonging both within yourself and in the world, and from this safe base to make changes in your life?
Are you looking to resolve an issue that has been troubling you for some time? Do you want to feel comfortable in your own skin and more able to manage stress from life, work or relationships and move away from feeling depressed or anxious? Are you finding relationships challenging and want to find a way to be yourself with others and feel cared for and respected? Do you want to cultivate a sense of belonging both within yourself and in the world, and from this safe base to make changes in your life?
When life feels tough, it takes courage to reach out for support. My aim is to create a safe, confidential space where you can feel heard. Whether you’re navigating loss, feeling overwhelmed, or simply sensing that something in your life needs to shift, therapy can be a gentle and empowering place to begin. My practice is trauma-informed, which means we move at your pace, with safety and compassion at the centre of our work. I welcome adults from all walks of life. Whether you’re looking for support with a specific challenge or simply seeking space for growth and reflection, I am here to walk beside you.
When life feels tough, it takes courage to reach out for support. My aim is to create a safe, confidential space where you can feel heard. Whether you’re navigating loss, feeling overwhelmed, or simply sensing that something in your life needs to shift, therapy can be a gentle and empowering place to begin. My practice is trauma-informed, which means we move at your pace, with safety and compassion at the centre of our work. I welcome adults from all walks of life. Whether you’re looking for support with a specific challenge or simply seeking space for growth and reflection, I am here to walk beside you.
Our past and present are intimately linked by our memories. Our memories are heavily influenced and based on feelings we had surrounding an event or experience. These experiences may be impacting your life right now, even the ones that might seem irrelevant or insignificant. If we don't become aware of this connection it will keep affecting our future, which over time can cause us stress. Prolonged stress can manifest itself in physical forms, including illness, lack of energy, problems with sleep, headaches, depression and anxiety. When you are mentally healthy you are able to handle life's challenges.
Our past and present are intimately linked by our memories. Our memories are heavily influenced and based on feelings we had surrounding an event or experience. These experiences may be impacting your life right now, even the ones that might seem irrelevant or insignificant. If we don't become aware of this connection it will keep affecting our future, which over time can cause us stress. Prolonged stress can manifest itself in physical forms, including illness, lack of energy, problems with sleep, headaches, depression and anxiety. When you are mentally healthy you are able to handle life's challenges.
In some respects, by visiting my page, you’ve already made the biggest step. Recognising you need some support is often scary, but this may become the first step in the journey to become the best version of you.
You may be at a point in your life when you feel stuck, and unable to move on, and don’t know what to do - this is absolutely ok.
You may feel that your life could improve and that you could live it more fully - definitely ok.
You may have noticed you keep repeating unhelpful behaviour patterns this is ok, too.
It is ok, not to be ok.
In some respects, by visiting my page, you’ve already made the biggest step. Recognising you need some support is often scary, but this may become the first step in the journey to become the best version of you.
You may be at a point in your life when you feel stuck, and unable to move on, and don’t know what to do - this is absolutely ok.
You may feel that your life could improve and that you could live it more fully - definitely ok.
You may have noticed you keep repeating unhelpful behaviour patterns this is ok, too.
It is ok, not to be ok.
You might find yourself here because you are dealing with an issue that feels overwhelming or you might want to take some time and space to talk about something that has been bothering you for a while. Counselling offers a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore things. Counselling works, not by fixing people, but by supporting you through your own truths and aiding you to trust and understand yourself. It is an entirely safe space where you can truly be listened to and understood without any judgement by someone not involved in your every day life.
You might find yourself here because you are dealing with an issue that feels overwhelming or you might want to take some time and space to talk about something that has been bothering you for a while. Counselling offers a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore things. Counselling works, not by fixing people, but by supporting you through your own truths and aiding you to trust and understand yourself. It is an entirely safe space where you can truly be listened to and understood without any judgement by someone not involved in your every day life.
I am a Counsellor based in Manchester offering In person and online sessions. Life can be challenging, and in places it can feel intolerable and overwhelming it can be difficult to know where to start unravelling this, how to make changes, what changes, if any, we need to make, and to try to make sense of why we feel the way that we do. This can be a very painful experience but however dark it may be today, doesn't mean tomorrow won't be lighter, counselling can offer an opportunity to be heard and to be understood. I work with clients from all backgrounds but have particular experience working with Addiction and with LGBT+ issues.
I am a Counsellor based in Manchester offering In person and online sessions. Life can be challenging, and in places it can feel intolerable and overwhelming it can be difficult to know where to start unravelling this, how to make changes, what changes, if any, we need to make, and to try to make sense of why we feel the way that we do. This can be a very painful experience but however dark it may be today, doesn't mean tomorrow won't be lighter, counselling can offer an opportunity to be heard and to be understood. I work with clients from all backgrounds but have particular experience working with Addiction and with LGBT+ issues.
I believe that any of us have the capacity to make changes in our lives and relationships. I am committed in my work to enable and support people to bring about longed for improvements. I think that relationships with self and others are central to this process. I feel passionate about supporting and enabling my clients to bring about desired changes in their lives and relationships. I have successfully worked for over 10 years with clients who present with a broad range of difficulties. I do my upmost to provide clients with an understanding of their problems and ways in which they can work towards positive change.
I believe that any of us have the capacity to make changes in our lives and relationships. I am committed in my work to enable and support people to bring about longed for improvements. I think that relationships with self and others are central to this process. I feel passionate about supporting and enabling my clients to bring about desired changes in their lives and relationships. I have successfully worked for over 10 years with clients who present with a broad range of difficulties. I do my upmost to provide clients with an understanding of their problems and ways in which they can work towards positive change.
Are you struggling with stress or anxiety, low mood, not feeling good enough, menopause or parenting? Maybe you've experienced trauma or loss (recently or long ago) or difficulties in your relationship with your partner or family? Perhaps you're coming to terms with a recent diagnosis? Or you're feeling stuck or lost and don't know which way to turn?
Together we can explore whatever is troubling you. I will listen with empathy and without judgement, offering compassion, warmth and occasionally humour to help you find your way through and feel better and more able to cope.
Are you struggling with stress or anxiety, low mood, not feeling good enough, menopause or parenting? Maybe you've experienced trauma or loss (recently or long ago) or difficulties in your relationship with your partner or family? Perhaps you're coming to terms with a recent diagnosis? Or you're feeling stuck or lost and don't know which way to turn?
Together we can explore whatever is troubling you. I will listen with empathy and without judgement, offering compassion, warmth and occasionally humour to help you find your way through and feel better and more able to cope.
Hi, Thank you for checking out my profile. I am passionate that you find the help you need in order to live your life wholehearted and baggage free. Life is like a rollercoaster and along the way we encounter many twists and turns, highs and lows.
Hi, Thank you for checking out my profile. I am passionate that you find the help you need in order to live your life wholehearted and baggage free. Life is like a rollercoaster and along the way we encounter many twists and turns, highs and lows.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist offering psychological therapy to adults (individual and couples) online and in-person in South Manchester, UK. I work with individuals to understand themselves more fully, offering support with emotional and relational difficulties and promoting overall psychological well-being. I have more than 10 years of experience supporting people through individual therapy and facilitating therapy groups. I have significant experience working with: low mood, relationship issues, identity concerns, chronic illness, body image & disordered eating, confidence and self-esteem
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist offering psychological therapy to adults (individual and couples) online and in-person in South Manchester, UK. I work with individuals to understand themselves more fully, offering support with emotional and relational difficulties and promoting overall psychological well-being. I have more than 10 years of experience supporting people through individual therapy and facilitating therapy groups. I have significant experience working with: low mood, relationship issues, identity concerns, chronic illness, body image & disordered eating, confidence and self-esteem
Online Couples Therapy, Marriage Counselling & Relationship Therapy - Are you searching for online relationship therapy because communication keeps breaking down?
Trying to recover from an affair or betrayal and unsure whether trust can be rebuilt?
Struggling with sexual difficulties that are creating distance or resentment?
When arguments repeat, intimacy fades, or trust is damaged, it can feel exhausting and uncertain. You may be wondering, “Can we fix this?” or “Are we going to make it?”
Online Couples Therapy, Marriage Counselling & Relationship Therapy - Are you searching for online relationship therapy because communication keeps breaking down?
Trying to recover from an affair or betrayal and unsure whether trust can be rebuilt?
Struggling with sexual difficulties that are creating distance or resentment?
When arguments repeat, intimacy fades, or trust is damaged, it can feel exhausting and uncertain. You may be wondering, “Can we fix this?” or “Are we going to make it?”
Because the foundations of security begin in relationship and specifically, the first relationship we experience with our primary caregivers. I believe in the importance of relationship within the therapeutic setting. You will have the opportunity to examine how you relate to yourself internally and with others interpersonally. We will look at present-day relationships as well as childhood influences, and how these impact on the formation of self. Safety, care and compassion are my guiding principals when working therapeutically.
Because the foundations of security begin in relationship and specifically, the first relationship we experience with our primary caregivers. I believe in the importance of relationship within the therapeutic setting. You will have the opportunity to examine how you relate to yourself internally and with others interpersonally. We will look at present-day relationships as well as childhood influences, and how these impact on the formation of self. Safety, care and compassion are my guiding principals when working therapeutically.
I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s on your mind at your own pace. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, burnout, grief or feeling weighed down by life. I am an integrative therapist, working in a warm, collaborative way that places you at the centre of the therapy. My practice is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, so you can feel heard, respected and accepted.
I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s on your mind at your own pace. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, burnout, grief or feeling weighed down by life. I am an integrative therapist, working in a warm, collaborative way that places you at the centre of the therapy. My practice is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, so you can feel heard, respected and accepted.
When you enter my counselling room you will be met with compassion, curiosity and a genuine passion to support you through your problems no matter how big or small they seem. Your problems matter and so do you. I will endeavour to hold that space for you where you are met with empathy, acceptance and my authentic self- tailoring my counselling to suit you as an individual so you too feel you can be your authentic self. I have worked with a diverse group of people in terms of age, gender, religion, ethnicity and professions as well as a wide range of issues such as bereavement, loss of self, abuse, self-worth and body-image.
When you enter my counselling room you will be met with compassion, curiosity and a genuine passion to support you through your problems no matter how big or small they seem. Your problems matter and so do you. I will endeavour to hold that space for you where you are met with empathy, acceptance and my authentic self- tailoring my counselling to suit you as an individual so you too feel you can be your authentic self. I have worked with a diverse group of people in terms of age, gender, religion, ethnicity and professions as well as a wide range of issues such as bereavement, loss of self, abuse, self-worth and body-image.
My name is Maria de Ridder. I work as a psychotherapist in private practice in South Manchester in Chorlton and Didsbury.
The principle modality I use is called Transactional Analysis; a type of psychotherapy which looks at how the past affects the present and looks at any unhelpful patterns we may developed. I also offer mindfulness based and relational approaches where applicable.
My name is Maria de Ridder. I work as a psychotherapist in private practice in South Manchester in Chorlton and Didsbury.
The principle modality I use is called Transactional Analysis; a type of psychotherapy which looks at how the past affects the present and looks at any unhelpful patterns we may developed. I also offer mindfulness based and relational approaches where applicable.
Do you find that you are constantly worrying or overthinking and unable to 'switch off'? Do you worry excessively about your health? Do you dwell on past events or obsess about the future? Do you want to switch off your inner critic and live a more present fulfilled life? If you answered yes to any of the these questions then talking to someone may help you to make a positive change. Contact me for a 30 minute Initial Assessment session to find out how I can help you begin your therapy process. I am based in Chorlton & West Didsbury
Do you find that you are constantly worrying or overthinking and unable to 'switch off'? Do you worry excessively about your health? Do you dwell on past events or obsess about the future? Do you want to switch off your inner critic and live a more present fulfilled life? If you answered yes to any of the these questions then talking to someone may help you to make a positive change. Contact me for a 30 minute Initial Assessment session to find out how I can help you begin your therapy process. I am based in Chorlton & West Didsbury
You’re functioning.
But you’re not fully at ease.
You show up, you manage, you keep going.
From the outside, things might even look fine.
But internally - there’s pressure, overthinking, or a sense that something isn’t quite right.
You’re functioning.
But you’re not fully at ease.
You show up, you manage, you keep going.
From the outside, things might even look fine.
But internally - there’s pressure, overthinking, or a sense that something isn’t quite right.
I offer the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT - tapping) which is like acupuncture but without the needles. You tap on specific parts of your body whilst working on difficult experiences or emotions. It is an evidenced based treatment which means it has a robust body of research demonstrating its effectiveness. It's as effective as CBT. It helps a large variety of difficulties.
It works by activating the parasympathetic nervous system (the system that makes the body relaxed) whilst thinking about difficult things so that the brain then associates the difficulties with relaxation in the future rather than distress.
I offer the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT - tapping) which is like acupuncture but without the needles. You tap on specific parts of your body whilst working on difficult experiences or emotions. It is an evidenced based treatment which means it has a robust body of research demonstrating its effectiveness. It's as effective as CBT. It helps a large variety of difficulties.
It works by activating the parasympathetic nervous system (the system that makes the body relaxed) whilst thinking about difficult things so that the brain then associates the difficulties with relaxation in the future rather than distress.
What a fortunate encounter. You have landed here. It can be unnerving to arrive somewhere or meet someone for the first time. My aim is to create with you a safe sanctuary, in which to contemplate your journey. I will be a witness and a facilitator in your exploration of what is burdening you, of what it means to be you, as you create new possibilities or grow or whatever it is that brings you on this path. If you are committed to yourself, curious and willing, then I am here for you. You can read about my experience and qualifications here. Thanks
What a fortunate encounter. You have landed here. It can be unnerving to arrive somewhere or meet someone for the first time. My aim is to create with you a safe sanctuary, in which to contemplate your journey. I will be a witness and a facilitator in your exploration of what is burdening you, of what it means to be you, as you create new possibilities or grow or whatever it is that brings you on this path. If you are committed to yourself, curious and willing, then I am here for you. You can read about my experience and qualifications here. Thanks
Hi, I’m Natalie, a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or struggling in your relationships, you’re not alone. Reaching out can feel difficult, but you don’t have to face things on your own.
I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. Together we can explore what’s been weighing on you and help you reconnect with who you are and how you want to live. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your story and move towards healing, clarity, and meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Natalie, a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or struggling in your relationships, you’re not alone. Reaching out can feel difficult, but you don’t have to face things on your own.
I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. Together we can explore what’s been weighing on you and help you reconnect with who you are and how you want to live. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your story and move towards healing, clarity, and meaningful change.
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Number of Counsellors in M20
100+
Average cost per session
£62
Counsellors in M20 who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 82% | Depression |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 81% | Stress |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 61% | Bereavement |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 73% | Aviva |
| 62% | AXA PPP |
| 57% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in M20 see their clients
| 81% | In Person and Online | |
| 19% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 23% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |