Counselling in M4
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Austen Miall
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
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My name is Austen and I provide Psychotherapy to individuals in Manchester City Centre and also Online. I qualified in 2011 and since then I have undertaken specialist training in the areas of Trauma, Emotional Regulation and Sexuality related problems. Trauma can take many forms; you might be struggling with the impact of childhood sexual abuse and neglect. Alternatively, isolation and shame as a teen may have lead you to lose yourself in sex or porn addiction. Many of my clients have previous experience of therapy and are now seeking a therapist with specific knowledge and experience and a therapeutic approach that is focused.
Francisco Fernandez Camenforte
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with your mental wellbeing? Are you finding difficult to cope with strong emotions? Do you feel like nobody can help? I can help you in dealing with different psychological issues, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, trauma or whatever is affecting you. Insightful Mind Growth underpins my approach, as achieving deep insight is a goal in my therapy sessions. I believe this deeper understanding can lead to personal growth and will ultimately help you to find what is best for you.
Natalie Whittaker
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Perhaps you find yourself struggling in social situations, or feel consumed by intrusive, difficult thoughts. You might be struggling with anxious sensations you just can’t shift or find yourself worrying so much that it is interfering with your life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help you retake control of your life. I am a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist and we can work together to understand the effects of your past, examine the thoughts, emotions and behaviours that affect your present, and create the foundations upon which you can build a future in which you can thrive.
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Katie Craven
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with your mental health? Do you want to talk openly about a situation in your life without judgement? Is the past or the present holding you back from moving forward? My name is Katie Craven and I am person centred counsellor who is passionate about personal development and growth in a safe and warm space. I can support and empower you in a journey of self discovery and help you heal and grow towards your full potential. I offer face to face, video, telephone and email therapy. If you would like to know a bit more about any of these options, please feel free to email me and I'd be happy to answer any questions.
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Harriet Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a fully qualified BACP registered Counsellor using person centered therapy and solution focused therapy. Therapy is a personal and unique journey and the model I use is tailored towards your needs and goals.
John Flanagan
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer a safe, non-judgmental, supportive setting, where, together, we can explore your experience, enabling you to develop a new understanding of yourself, giving you the tools to overcome your present emotional difficulties. The most important thing is building a good working relationship allowing a space for clients to be heard and understood.
Christian Scott Perrin
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
Do you feel as though you're 'stuck' in a place you'd rather not be? Do you feel as though life is becoming gradually less enjoyable? Do you find yourself asking 'is this it'? I've felt that way too - most people have. I help people realise that unwanted thoughts, feelings, and circumstances can, and do, change. We often define ourselves through our fears, insecurities, and anxieties and in doing so create a mental prison around ourselves. Common behaviours such as resistance and avoidance can make this even worse. Using traditional psychotherapy techniques, I focus on releasing people from these kinds of emotional chains.
Athina Patsoule
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified psychotherapist (ECP), registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) with extensive experience in individual, couples and family psychotherapy and parenting counselling, in the United Kingdom and in Greece. I offer online sessions in Greek, French and English.
Amy Claire Feeley
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello! I’m Amy and I’m a pluralistic, person-centred counsellor. I can help you work through and overcome difficulties you may be experiencing with your mental health in a safe, non-judgemental environment. All of us struggle with our mental health at some point - but that doesn’t mean our only option is to resign ourselves to suffer through it alone. Having a counsellor to support you as you work through and overcome difficulties with your mental health can be hugely beneficial. It provides a safe space to make sense of your thoughts and feelings, and develop self-awareness, self-compassion and resilience.
Dan Owens-Cooper
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
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So often clients' unhelpful experiences of therapy are attributed to their therapist being "silent", "difficult to connect with" or (at worst) "like a brick wall". The psychologically informed, dedicated and authentic experience I deliver requires me to be active, present and, primarily, something resembling an authentic human being whom I hope you will trust and feel at ease with. You will have the time and space to talk (without awkward silences!) and where desired, I can share with you knowledge/theory acquired from 10 years clinical experience, to help us collaboratively explore, enlighten and enhance your lived experience.
Amirah Iqbal
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
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I am a skilled and experienced Chartered and Counselling Psychologist specialising in treating a variety of problems, with particular specialism and interest in working with you if you have: difficulties with trauma, identity, feeling lost, relationship difficulties, if you are a digital nomad, feeling isolated, anxiety and work related stress. I am compassionate and sensitive to your needs and I am happy to see people individually and/or with partners/family to fit your therapeutic goals. My background as a mixed race Muslim female has influenced my position as an anti-oppressive and intersectional psychologist
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Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
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Relationship struggles? Turn a good relationship into a great relationship. Resolve long standing difficulties. Relationship near break-up and you want to decide if the relationship can be saved? Imago Relationship Therapy can help towards more safety, connection, empathy, compassion & understanding in your relationship. Anxious, worrying a lot, stressed, low in mood, irritable? CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) can help. Be in touch for a free initial discussion.
Michelle Davies
Counsellor, MBACP
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I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist based in Manchester City Centre. I work face to face and online with both short-term and long-term therapy. My initial core training and qualification is a BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice, from University of Salford. I then went on to gain a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy at University of Salford. Drawn to the evidence based 'third wave CBT' psychological therapies, I went on to study Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) in more depth.
Tom Taylor
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
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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.
Nigel Magowan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
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I am an experienced psychotherapist and have been in full-time private practice in Manchester since 2002. I use a flexible integrative approach and offer both long-term psychotherapy and counselling, as well as short-term therapies. I integrate psychotherapy with CBT, EMDR, Somatic Therapies, DBT Skills, DBR, NLP and life coaching. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, PTSD, Complex PTSD, bereavement, BPD, depression, stress, abuse, generalised anxiety, OCD, public speaking, low self-esteem, relationship issues, shame, IBS and pain management. I am BACP and UKCP registered.
Jane Hughes
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
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'Talking therapies' can help us to work through grief, anger, guilt and frustration. I offer unconditional support and confidentiality, allowing you to untangle your thoughts. It can be such a relief to share the feelings you usually have to hide! I am a qualified, experienced and insured psychotherapist working in private practice. As a Registered Member of the BACP I work within the BACP Code of Ethics. I have a particular interest in using creative writing within therapy and I run online writing groups and workshops themed around issues such as grief, loss and change.
Lisa Berry
Counsellor, MBACP
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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.
Ben Dawson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
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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.
Paul James Bainbridge
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
**Webcam/ Telephone sessions available** Hey there. If you're experiencing low mood, stress, anger, anxiety or worry, then it could be helpful to consider seeking therapy. Usually even working out where to even start can be a difficult and confusing process, and CBT is a fantastic way to help you to unpick problematic thoughts, feeling, behaviours and cycles which could be maintaining the problems you're experiencing
Paul Melia
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
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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.
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How can I find a therapist in M4?
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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 counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors 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 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 counselors. Many have been licensed by the country 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 counselling. 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.