Counselling in Chester

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Richard Connolly
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Chester CH2
In Life certainly in the present days. We are bombarded with directions and advice as to how we should live our lives and this can be very confusing. Issues that we all have instead of being opened up and discussed are simply painted over emotionally to fit in with the expectations of modern living. It can feel a very lonely isolated place for many individuals with no one that they can truly open up to with the pain they may be feeling inside. Previously I have worked in the Armed Forces and Law enforcement. I certainly feel I have experience in working in these arenas, and the difficulties and stresses they can cause an individual.
In Life certainly in the present days. We are bombarded with directions and advice as to how we should live our lives and this can be very confusing. Issues that we all have instead of being opened up and discussed are simply painted over emotionally to fit in with the expectations of modern living. It can feel a very lonely isolated place for many individuals with no one that they can truly open up to with the pain they may be feeling inside. Previously I have worked in the Armed Forces and Law enforcement. I certainly feel I have experience in working in these arenas, and the difficulties and stresses they can cause an individual.
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Hefina Thorne
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
Hello, Welcome to my profile. I'd like to begin by telling you that I have the privilege of providing a confidential, safe, non-judgemental space to individuals of all ages, a place to share whatever they choose allowing me to help them through difficult times and issues in their lives. Only the person knows what they are experiencing and have experienced making them the experts of their own lives. I am a facilitator, offering the space to enable healing, growth and change. The therapeutic relationship stands above all else. My place in the therapy room is to help you discover the answers and a way forward that best suits you.
Hello, Welcome to my profile. I'd like to begin by telling you that I have the privilege of providing a confidential, safe, non-judgemental space to individuals of all ages, a place to share whatever they choose allowing me to help them through difficult times and issues in their lives. Only the person knows what they are experiencing and have experienced making them the experts of their own lives. I am a facilitator, offering the space to enable healing, growth and change. The therapeutic relationship stands above all else. My place in the therapy room is to help you discover the answers and a way forward that best suits you.
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Dr Nadia Balmain
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Chester CH2
Hi, I’m Dr Nadia Balmain. Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an accredited EMDR Practitioner. I have provided psychotherapy for over ten years both in the NHS and in private practice. I offer therapy for many different problems, but I have a special interest in providing therapy for PTSD, complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is the gold standard treatment for PTSD and is recommended by NICE guidelines. EMDR helps clients to process traumatic and distressing experiences which are causing the present-day symptoms.
Hi, I’m Dr Nadia Balmain. Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an accredited EMDR Practitioner. I have provided psychotherapy for over ten years both in the NHS and in private practice. I offer therapy for many different problems, but I have a special interest in providing therapy for PTSD, complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is the gold standard treatment for PTSD and is recommended by NICE guidelines. EMDR helps clients to process traumatic and distressing experiences which are causing the present-day symptoms.
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Stella Sacarello
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH1  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Stella and I offer private online counselling and telephone counselling to adult individuals. I can help with a variety of issues, including identity, anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, life changes, relationship issues, work related stress, low self-esteem, sexuality, bullying, abuse, trauma and more. I am especially passionate about working with people who are feeling alone, out of place or like they just don’t fit in. If you are mixed race, neurodivergent, queer, or feel “other” for any reason, you deserve to feel accepted, confident and empowered.
Hi, I'm Stella and I offer private online counselling and telephone counselling to adult individuals. I can help with a variety of issues, including identity, anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, life changes, relationship issues, work related stress, low self-esteem, sexuality, bullying, abuse, trauma and more. I am especially passionate about working with people who are feeling alone, out of place or like they just don’t fit in. If you are mixed race, neurodivergent, queer, or feel “other” for any reason, you deserve to feel accepted, confident and empowered.
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Helen Jones CBT and EMDR Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Chester CH2  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Helen - a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ('CBT') and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ('EMDR') practitioner. I spent 15 years working within NHS mental health services. For the past 3 years, I have worked as a private practitioner. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and an MSc in Applied Social Studies.
Hi, I’m Helen - a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ('CBT') and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ('EMDR') practitioner. I spent 15 years working within NHS mental health services. For the past 3 years, I have worked as a private practitioner. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and an MSc in Applied Social Studies.
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Donna Paterson
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester CH1
Hi I'm Donna, I am a cognitive behavioural therapist who is a member of the British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists (BABCP). I have over 10 years’ experience of working in mental health services within the NHS, and more recently 2 years experience of working in private practice. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and a Psychology BSc first class honours degree.
Hi I'm Donna, I am a cognitive behavioural therapist who is a member of the British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists (BABCP). I have over 10 years’ experience of working in mental health services within the NHS, and more recently 2 years experience of working in private practice. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and a Psychology BSc first class honours degree.
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Aspire-counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH3
I offer a warm welcome with a compassionate and professional approach. I work with all ages including couples for mediation sessions. My motivation is helping others achieve their goals by encouraging self-empowerment to make any changes that will enhance quality of life. By addressing issues that currently stop you from appreciating your unique best self to relationship discords, I’d like to support you through your difficulties, whatever they may be. Be assured I will listen, challenge, support and encourage you on your therapeutic journey whilst working with you to help you achieve your goals and best personal outcomes.
I offer a warm welcome with a compassionate and professional approach. I work with all ages including couples for mediation sessions. My motivation is helping others achieve their goals by encouraging self-empowerment to make any changes that will enhance quality of life. By addressing issues that currently stop you from appreciating your unique best self to relationship discords, I’d like to support you through your difficulties, whatever they may be. Be assured I will listen, challenge, support and encourage you on your therapeutic journey whilst working with you to help you achieve your goals and best personal outcomes.
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Mark Harrison Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester CH4
The issues that counsellors face are often complex and deeply personal. My experience of over 10 years in private practice and a third sector organisation has shown me the importance of each person deciding on their own needs and finding their own way through the issues they bring.
The issues that counsellors face are often complex and deeply personal. My experience of over 10 years in private practice and a third sector organisation has shown me the importance of each person deciding on their own needs and finding their own way through the issues they bring.
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Dr Amanda Kinsella: MindfulPsychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
Mindful Psychology LTD is an independent private psychology practice. Our services are directed by Dr Amanda Kinsella and her team of counselling and clinical (HCPC) registered psychologists. All our psychologists have undergone rigorous doctorate training and bring together a wealth of experience from years of service and expertise within the NHS and the private sector. Within our individual clinical therapies we offer support to individuals and couples who seek solutions to their psychological and emotional difficulties. We offer a range of evidence based therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Relational psychotherapy.
Mindful Psychology LTD is an independent private psychology practice. Our services are directed by Dr Amanda Kinsella and her team of counselling and clinical (HCPC) registered psychologists. All our psychologists have undergone rigorous doctorate training and bring together a wealth of experience from years of service and expertise within the NHS and the private sector. Within our individual clinical therapies we offer support to individuals and couples who seek solutions to their psychological and emotional difficulties. We offer a range of evidence based therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Relational psychotherapy.
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Ceri Parry
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
Hello and welcome. My name is Ceri and I’m a registered Psychotherapist. I can help you with the following: imposter syndrome, ADHD, Neurodiversity, perfectionism and high achieving, anxiety and panic attacks, low self-esteem and confidence, body image and body positivity, work stress, relationship problems, depression, trauma, finding purpose and meaning, self-acceptance, phone addiction or doom-scrolling, binge eating, addiction and implementing new changes.
Hello and welcome. My name is Ceri and I’m a registered Psychotherapist. I can help you with the following: imposter syndrome, ADHD, Neurodiversity, perfectionism and high achieving, anxiety and panic attacks, low self-esteem and confidence, body image and body positivity, work stress, relationship problems, depression, trauma, finding purpose and meaning, self-acceptance, phone addiction or doom-scrolling, binge eating, addiction and implementing new changes.
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Jen Davies-Owen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH1  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder? Through therapy we can explore your relationship with food and body image as you find freedom and self acceptance from distress related to eating, food, weight, weight stigma and body image issues. I understand the links between disordered eating and neurodivergence so adapt my approach to meet the needs of neurodivergent clients.
Are you struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder? Through therapy we can explore your relationship with food and body image as you find freedom and self acceptance from distress related to eating, food, weight, weight stigma and body image issues. I understand the links between disordered eating and neurodivergence so adapt my approach to meet the needs of neurodivergent clients.
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Matthew Adam
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester CH4
Hi, I'm Matthew and I am an Individual, Family & Couples Psychotherapist, specialising in anxiety management, low mood and neurodiversity. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years, helping them manage their emotional health and wellbeing. I have helped children, young people and their parents and couples work through a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood/depression, managing challenging behaviour, Autism, anger management, frequent family clashes, the effects of couple tension, bereavement, and conflict in relationships.
Hi, I'm Matthew and I am an Individual, Family & Couples Psychotherapist, specialising in anxiety management, low mood and neurodiversity. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years, helping them manage their emotional health and wellbeing. I have helped children, young people and their parents and couples work through a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood/depression, managing challenging behaviour, Autism, anger management, frequent family clashes, the effects of couple tension, bereavement, and conflict in relationships.
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Jill Wasley Cbt Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Chester CH3
Asking for help is not easy but making that first step can feel really positive. I am an experienced BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and work to help people (including children and young people) who are experiencing a range of issues including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, and depression, as well as other difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, especially the way that unhelpful thoughts lead to and maintain distressing feelings and behaviours that can be a problem for some people and their families.
Asking for help is not easy but making that first step can feel really positive. I am an experienced BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and work to help people (including children and young people) who are experiencing a range of issues including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, and depression, as well as other difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, especially the way that unhelpful thoughts lead to and maintain distressing feelings and behaviours that can be a problem for some people and their families.
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Estelle Dooley
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Chester CH1  (Online Only)
I offer a warm, empathic, confidential space for you to explore safely a current situation, something from your past, or a future concern. I will help and support you through. Accredited Award-Winning Therapist and Coach with 18 years of experience in Mental health, Abuse, Grief, Addiction, & more just ask. You will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your situation, with all the tools you need to make positive changes in your life leaving you feeling empowered, and strong. See my reviews from clients who already have by visiting my website www.estelledooley.com.
I offer a warm, empathic, confidential space for you to explore safely a current situation, something from your past, or a future concern. I will help and support you through. Accredited Award-Winning Therapist and Coach with 18 years of experience in Mental health, Abuse, Grief, Addiction, & more just ask. You will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your situation, with all the tools you need to make positive changes in your life leaving you feeling empowered, and strong. See my reviews from clients who already have by visiting my website www.estelledooley.com.
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Amanda Wiles
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
Hello How are You today? How many times are you asked but not heard? I will listen and hear how You are today. The core of my practice is the therapeutic relationship, I will respect, support, and hold an honest empathic space for you where we can explore and understand your feelings. Perhaps there are feelings of not fitting in, a round peg and square hole may come to mind, anxieties and depression may feel normality and a wanting to change. We can walk together through your feelings and emotions to find who you are and where you want to be.
Hello How are You today? How many times are you asked but not heard? I will listen and hear how You are today. The core of my practice is the therapeutic relationship, I will respect, support, and hold an honest empathic space for you where we can explore and understand your feelings. Perhaps there are feelings of not fitting in, a round peg and square hole may come to mind, anxieties and depression may feel normality and a wanting to change. We can walk together through your feelings and emotions to find who you are and where you want to be.
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Us Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH2
Hello, I’m Leih. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from those around you? Perhaps you're struggling with depression, navigating the complexities of midlife, or dealing with the painful experience of family estrangement. You don’t have to face these challenges alone—I’m here to help .As a trauma-informed psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, I specialize in helping individuals like you who are seeking understanding, healing, and a path forward. My approach is warm and non-judgmental, creating a space where you can feel safe to explore your emotions and experiences at your own
Hello, I’m Leih. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from those around you? Perhaps you're struggling with depression, navigating the complexities of midlife, or dealing with the painful experience of family estrangement. You don’t have to face these challenges alone—I’m here to help .As a trauma-informed psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, I specialize in helping individuals like you who are seeking understanding, healing, and a path forward. My approach is warm and non-judgmental, creating a space where you can feel safe to explore your emotions and experiences at your own
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Sex and Relationship Therapy @ Trusting Heart
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
I offer Sex & Relationship Therapy for Individual Adults & Couples who are looking for support. Intimacy & Sexual Issues I work with are Erections & Ejaculation Issues, Pain & Penetration, Low Sexual Desire, Sexual Trauma, Orgasm Issues, Sex & Porn Addictions, Sexual Jealously & issues around any Kink, Fetish & BDSM Practices. Relationship Issues I can help with are Communication, Affairs, Betrayals & Intimacy Issues. I offer online sessions on Tuesdays & Wednesdays daytimes and Friday afternoons & face-to-face sessions on Friday mornings at a Heswall clinic. I aim to reply within 24 hours. Please check your junk box for replies.
I offer Sex & Relationship Therapy for Individual Adults & Couples who are looking for support. Intimacy & Sexual Issues I work with are Erections & Ejaculation Issues, Pain & Penetration, Low Sexual Desire, Sexual Trauma, Orgasm Issues, Sex & Porn Addictions, Sexual Jealously & issues around any Kink, Fetish & BDSM Practices. Relationship Issues I can help with are Communication, Affairs, Betrayals & Intimacy Issues. I offer online sessions on Tuesdays & Wednesdays daytimes and Friday afternoons & face-to-face sessions on Friday mornings at a Heswall clinic. I aim to reply within 24 hours. Please check your junk box for replies.
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Therese Dunne Mbacp (Accred)
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
Chester CH1  (Online Only)
For some of us, it can take years to reach out for help and I understand that. When a client contacts me, I know its a big step. Regardless of your past, your family and your story, I believe that you have the ability to heal and thrive in your life. I am trained and experienced to sit with you to help you find YOUR answers. Together we go on a journey of discovery to see how you have got to where you are today but most importantly how you can find your power and strength to overcome your challenges. You deserve to be healthy, happy and at peace. You do not need to be in serious crisis to go for therapy.
For some of us, it can take years to reach out for help and I understand that. When a client contacts me, I know its a big step. Regardless of your past, your family and your story, I believe that you have the ability to heal and thrive in your life. I am trained and experienced to sit with you to help you find YOUR answers. Together we go on a journey of discovery to see how you have got to where you are today but most importantly how you can find your power and strength to overcome your challenges. You deserve to be healthy, happy and at peace. You do not need to be in serious crisis to go for therapy.
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Andrea Gray
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chester CH1
Hi my name is Andrea. I have over 17yrs experience of working within the mental health field. As a CBT therapist and EMDR practitioner I have experience of working with anxiety based difficulties, such as generalised anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, health anxiety; and depressive presentations. I have a special interest in low self esteem and trauma. I provide a warm, compassionate and safe space to work towards change and improvements in your mental well-being. If you are ready to engage in therapy to work towards clear goals and areas of change, please get in touch.
Hi my name is Andrea. I have over 17yrs experience of working within the mental health field. As a CBT therapist and EMDR practitioner I have experience of working with anxiety based difficulties, such as generalised anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, health anxiety; and depressive presentations. I have a special interest in low self esteem and trauma. I provide a warm, compassionate and safe space to work towards change and improvements in your mental well-being. If you are ready to engage in therapy to work towards clear goals and areas of change, please get in touch.
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All Well And Good
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
We are a team of therapists so no matter what it is that you are facing right now, we can offer a nurturing and compassionate space to explore so you don't have to feel alone. Whether you are looking for support with low mood, help with overcoming a terrible feeling of anxiety, if you struggle with eating, sleeping, socialising, motivation or even just getting out of bed in the morning to face the day... we understand. If life has always been hard or you're going through a really difficult time just now, or if you objectively think "life is great, I don't understand why I'm feeling like this?". We can help.
We are a team of therapists so no matter what it is that you are facing right now, we can offer a nurturing and compassionate space to explore so you don't have to feel alone. Whether you are looking for support with low mood, help with overcoming a terrible feeling of anxiety, if you struggle with eating, sleeping, socialising, motivation or even just getting out of bed in the morning to face the day... we understand. If life has always been hard or you're going through a really difficult time just now, or if you objectively think "life is great, I don't understand why I'm feeling like this?". We can help.
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Number of Counsellors in Chester

100+

Average cost per session

£55

Counsellors in Chester who prioritize treating:

94% Anxiety
86% Self Esteem
85% Depression
80% Stress
69% Relationship Issues
68% Trauma and PTSD
66% Bereavement

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

59% Aviva
49% Bupa
46% AXA PPP

How Counsellors in Chester see their clients

76% In Person and Online
24% Online Only

Gender breakdown

80% Female
18% Male
2% Non-Binary