Counselling in M27

Talking through personal feelings and experiences, with someone you trust not to judge, allows healing, acceptance, self care and awareness develop. Some may need to explore early years experiences to better understand the impact early experiences may have had. Others may want to start with understanding themselves in current relationships with others. It may be certain anxiety triggers or behaviours that someone may want to work through, or a general sense of low mood and lack of motivation. Each person is unique and accessing support can feel like a big step.

I offer a relaxed and flexible approach to therapy removing the stress so that you can focus on what is bringing you to sessions. Through my free 20 minute telephone consultation we can get a feel for if we would work well together. I offer Zoom sessions and also offer outdoor therapy. Outdoor therapy allows us to work together in the natural surroundings of Heaton Park as we literally and figuratively walk side by side through the issues that are bringing you to therapy. Due to the popularity of outdoor therapy the locations in which i can offer it are ever increasing so please feel free to enquire regarding your location.

I strongly believe that the most important part of the therapeutic process is learning to be kinder to yourself. Change has to come from a place of self-compassion- you can't bully yourself into feeling happier! Yet so many of us, when we feel lost and overwhelmed, allow self-criticism and self-doubt to take over. We feel stuck and hopeless, and worse, we blame ourselves and feel ashamed. I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to help you explore these difficult feelings so you can make sense of them and begin to overcome them.

Life can sometimes feel unmanageable, we can feel low and isolated and unsure of who to turn to. When we feel stuck in certain situations and these begin impacting on our mood and our behaviour, we can often need the support of an outside source to help us look at our situation more clearly and to help us regain control. This is where an experienced counsellor can really help. "My therapist has been a great help, a good listener, and has given me an insight into who I really am....I'm sure I will be better for her sound counselling."

Are you struggling with fear, intrusive distressing thoughts, avoidance and generally not living the life that you want? Or are you low, hopeless, self critical and isolating yourself? I can help with these and other mental health difficulties through challenging your thoughts and making some changes to your current behaviours. CBT can also help with improving self-esteem and with overcoming phobias and past trauma. EMDR therapy is a powerful intervention for PTSD and trauma, new studies have also shown its effectiveness with anxiety disorders &grief

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.

Hi, I am a qualified cognitive behaviour therapist (CBT) and split my time working with children, adolescents and adults. I work part-time at CAMHS for the NHS and also work with students at Manchester University.

Feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed by life’s events can happen to any of us and usually occurs at the most inappropriate time. Do you feel unable to make sense of how you feel? Do you have difficulties in relationships? Have you noticed the same patterns of behaviour happening repetitively in your life? Do you have low self-confidence/self-esteem? Do you suffer with anxiety and/or depression? If you have answered yes to any of the above, then I may be able to help you.

Would you benefit from a space where you are seen, heard, valued and understood? Are you ready to develop a stronger relationship with yourself and others? Understanding our authentic self can help us search for meaning and purpose and provide direction. Investing time into self-exploration takes huge courage and will allow you to move forward in life by developing your self-awareness. There are times when we struggle with life, however these challenges can be overcome.

Wellbeing means different things to different people. Whether you are looking for a new direction in life, feel under pressure, struggle in a relationship, or struggle to find words to talk about what you are going through, I am glad that you found your way here. Making the choice to seek help is brave and an important step forward. If you feel you are in a difficult place and would like to talk to someone, I am here to listen and help you find the answers within yourself at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I work with adults and have specialist expertise working with young people with anger and other difficulties.

Are you feeling low and lacking motivation, worried about the future or holding on to the past ? If so, you’re not alone. Therapy can help you through these difficult times by discussing your thoughts and feelings and give you the tools, techniques to help live a more fulfilled life. If you would like to discuss more please get in touch.

“I feel like quite a different person! Dov has taught me to learn from myself what's important in life, who's important in life, and that I'm actually one of the most important people in life. I would say that the work has been tremendous! His time, the way in which he helps you to open up and really evaluate what's going on and also his so many years of his own experience passes over to you. So it oozes confidence for you to then feel that "I can also be like that myself", which has been really, really helpful for me. Amanda Marks, London

It’s hard to believe that your feelings are worth something when you’re depressed, anxious, stuck or feeling trapped with self-critical thoughts and belief you have no control. But I’m here to tell you that it just isn’t the case, I’m here and I’m asking you to let me listen. With over 16years of experience in Mental Health I aim to help you navigate your way through your problems and find personal resolve. Regardless of the journey, therapy is tailored to be supportive, to suit your needs, to help you reach your desired outcome and by the end of our time together your journey will be something you can have pride in.