Family Therapy Counselling in Liverpool
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My approach draws on techniques and training in humanistic therapy, transpersonal psychology, mindfulness based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, CBT, interpersonal neurobiology, and internal family systems.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 15 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
My approach draws on techniques and training in humanistic therapy, transpersonal psychology, mindfulness based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, CBT, interpersonal neurobiology, and internal family systems.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 15 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
![Photo of Clare Chambers, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0293d35c-c497-416b-9494-a526a5addf8d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi I'm Clare, thankyou for visiting my profile. I am a person centred integrative counsellor and hypnotherapist based in Liverpool. I'm a supervisor in training. I have experience of mental health difficulties and I'm passionate about helping others to understand their experiences of life's ups and downs. Life is hard and for some of us, it is harder still. Relationship difficulties, adverse childhood experiences, abuse (past or present), addiction, displacement, poor mental or physical health, feeling burnt out, being bullied or exhausted by the many demands of family and modern life. If you have felt such issues I can help you.
Hi I'm Clare, thankyou for visiting my profile. I am a person centred integrative counsellor and hypnotherapist based in Liverpool. I'm a supervisor in training. I have experience of mental health difficulties and I'm passionate about helping others to understand their experiences of life's ups and downs. Life is hard and for some of us, it is harder still. Relationship difficulties, adverse childhood experiences, abuse (past or present), addiction, displacement, poor mental or physical health, feeling burnt out, being bullied or exhausted by the many demands of family and modern life. If you have felt such issues I can help you.
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Sometimes clients need someone to talk to that they can trust,away from family members or friends.
Hello,my name is James Ward and I offer immediate and accessible face to face counselling and phone and zoom sessions due to my level of flexibility for appointment times each week. I am an integrative Counsellor based in the city centre area of Liverpool behind the pen factory and the Everyman Theatre on Hope Street Integrating both person centered counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT ) I Offer Monday to Friday 9am-7pm
Sometimes clients need someone to talk to that they can trust,away from family members or friends.
Hello,my name is James Ward and I offer immediate and accessible face to face counselling and phone and zoom sessions due to my level of flexibility for appointment times each week. I am an integrative Counsellor based in the city centre area of Liverpool behind the pen factory and the Everyman Theatre on Hope Street Integrating both person centered counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT ) I Offer Monday to Friday 9am-7pm
![Photo of Andrea Connell, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49baf95f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
We all have times when we feel lost, alone or misunderstood. We want things to change but we don’t know how. Unsure of what we want we may talk to family or friends, but all they do is offer opinions. Sometimes we have no one to talk to and remain trapped in isolation unsure of own truth. This is where counselling can help.
We all have times when we feel lost, alone or misunderstood. We want things to change but we don’t know how. Unsure of what we want we may talk to family or friends, but all they do is offer opinions. Sometimes we have no one to talk to and remain trapped in isolation unsure of own truth. This is where counselling can help.
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Naomi Bateren
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L8 (Online Only)
I look at systems (family, work, school, culture) as well as you as an individual, to get a better idea of how to help you.
Hi! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have had difficult life experiences that you've never processed. Maybe you just want to be heard. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to come and chat. The work is led by you, with me as a companion guide. My aim is to help you help yourself to find what you need - whether that be peace, understanding, answers or space to just be. We may explore the past and how that influences the present. Throughout the work we will build on your strengths, finding resilience and wellbeing through our conversations and the actions you put into place to look after yourself.
I look at systems (family, work, school, culture) as well as you as an individual, to get a better idea of how to help you.
Hi! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have had difficult life experiences that you've never processed. Maybe you just want to be heard. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to come and chat. The work is led by you, with me as a companion guide. My aim is to help you help yourself to find what you need - whether that be peace, understanding, answers or space to just be. We may explore the past and how that influences the present. Throughout the work we will build on your strengths, finding resilience and wellbeing through our conversations and the actions you put into place to look after yourself.
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Simon Lewis
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L26 (Online Only)
I tend to use a carefully crafted mix of the following approaches: EMDR, CBT, CFT, CAT, DBT, Systemic Theory, Internal Family Systems and Psychodynamic concepts.
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives. My approach is based on psychological formulation, to make sense of what a person is experiencing, and then using a range of integrated approaches to help people to make changes. I care about empowering individuals to live the lives they want to live, and take a very human and empathic approach to working with people's distress.
I tend to use a carefully crafted mix of the following approaches: EMDR, CBT, CFT, CAT, DBT, Systemic Theory, Internal Family Systems and Psychodynamic concepts.
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives. My approach is based on psychological formulation, to make sense of what a person is experiencing, and then using a range of integrated approaches to help people to make changes. I care about empowering individuals to live the lives they want to live, and take a very human and empathic approach to working with people's distress.
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Georgina Harvey
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L23
Waitlist for new clients
I am a fully qualified and accredited Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) and am registered with The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and The Association of Family Therapy. I have over 20 years of experience of working with families, couples and individuals who are facing difficulties with their mental health, self-esteem and relationships with themselves and others. I have experience of working in the NHS adult and child & adolescent community services as well as the charitable sector and I currently work for NHS Child & Adolescent Service.
I am a fully qualified and accredited Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) and am registered with The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and The Association of Family Therapy. I have over 20 years of experience of working with families, couples and individuals who are facing difficulties with their mental health, self-esteem and relationships with themselves and others. I have experience of working in the NHS adult and child & adolescent community services as well as the charitable sector and I currently work for NHS Child & Adolescent Service.
![Photo of Stephen McLaughlin, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0060b609-4ad7-4812-a019-bbd5b86fc3f8/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work with clients from many backgrounds, but make special mention that as a gay man with neurodiversity in my close family I welcome work with LGBTQIA+ people and with neurodivergent people.
I support clients struggling with anxiety, anger, trauma, overwhelm, and difficulty feeling and expressing emotions. I have experience working with suicidal ideation. You may feel stuck or alone, struggling to make sense of your own thoughts or feelings, to recover from past experiences, or how to feel okay in the here and now. I am interested in the stories that we tell ourselves, and how those stories help or hinder us as we navigate through life. I will work with you to better understand your story so that you can make real changes in your life, in your relationships with others, and in your relationship with yourself.
I work with clients from many backgrounds, but make special mention that as a gay man with neurodiversity in my close family I welcome work with LGBTQIA+ people and with neurodivergent people.
I support clients struggling with anxiety, anger, trauma, overwhelm, and difficulty feeling and expressing emotions. I have experience working with suicidal ideation. You may feel stuck or alone, struggling to make sense of your own thoughts or feelings, to recover from past experiences, or how to feel okay in the here and now. I am interested in the stories that we tell ourselves, and how those stories help or hinder us as we navigate through life. I will work with you to better understand your story so that you can make real changes in your life, in your relationships with others, and in your relationship with yourself.
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Effective and practical help for anyone suffering from a range of issues, particularly family, couple and relationship matters. This is for individuals, families, couples and children. I also work with: anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - low self-esteem - self-harming - addiction - relationship problems. I provide safe, reliable and practical help for emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Effective and practical help for anyone suffering from a range of issues, particularly family, couple and relationship matters. This is for individuals, families, couples and children. I also work with: anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - low self-esteem - self-harming - addiction - relationship problems. I provide safe, reliable and practical help for emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
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I offer leading edge psychotherapies and neuro-cognitive therapies for mind, mood and body. Working holistically with the physical affect of life experiences, emotions and thoughts is the future of therapy. Working in a holistic integrated way works at a deeper level to drive lasting change, whether we are working through anxiety, depression, trauma, self- esteem issues, relationship, family or work stresses. I am an integrated therapist, which means that I am highly trained in different approaches, enabling us to work flexibly and select the best treatment plan for you.
I offer leading edge psychotherapies and neuro-cognitive therapies for mind, mood and body. Working holistically with the physical affect of life experiences, emotions and thoughts is the future of therapy. Working in a holistic integrated way works at a deeper level to drive lasting change, whether we are working through anxiety, depression, trauma, self- esteem issues, relationship, family or work stresses. I am an integrated therapist, which means that I am highly trained in different approaches, enabling us to work flexibly and select the best treatment plan for you.
![Photo of Charlotte Harrison, MA, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5006a08f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel like you're struggling with something that you feel uncomfortable about opening up to with friends or family? Struggling with your relationships? Sad or angry a lot of the time? Anxious so often you feel like you can't enjoy your experiences? Feeling stuck- having no motivation to do the things that you wish you were doing? Feeling doubts about how you're choosing to spend your time- your life? Feeling like you don't know yourself and you'd like someone to help you to explore your sense of identity? Or perhaps you've experienced traumas in your life that so far you've kept to yourself and now feel ready to share?
Do you feel like you're struggling with something that you feel uncomfortable about opening up to with friends or family? Struggling with your relationships? Sad or angry a lot of the time? Anxious so often you feel like you can't enjoy your experiences? Feeling stuck- having no motivation to do the things that you wish you were doing? Feeling doubts about how you're choosing to spend your time- your life? Feeling like you don't know yourself and you'd like someone to help you to explore your sense of identity? Or perhaps you've experienced traumas in your life that so far you've kept to yourself and now feel ready to share?
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Feeling anxious or stressed? Suffering with depression or low self-esteem? Having family, work or life related issues? Believe you have or have been given a diagnosis of ADHD or Autism and would like to know more about it? Do you have addiction issues? Or problems from the past you would like to explore. I am here to support you.
Feeling anxious or stressed? Suffering with depression or low self-esteem? Having family, work or life related issues? Believe you have or have been given a diagnosis of ADHD or Autism and would like to know more about it? Do you have addiction issues? Or problems from the past you would like to explore. I am here to support you.
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Having experienced anxiety, depression, and family addiction, I understand the challenges of managing emotions.
As a qualified person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist, I specialise in helping individuals navigate through anxiety and depression. Through collaborative conversations, I work with clients to understand their struggles and explore effective ways to manage and overcome them. I acknowledge that anxiety and depression frequently accompany other concerns, such as stress, trauma, ADHD or Autism. My experience involves working with individuals dealing not only with anxiety and depression but also the added complexities that can arise from these challenges.
Having experienced anxiety, depression, and family addiction, I understand the challenges of managing emotions.
As a qualified person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist, I specialise in helping individuals navigate through anxiety and depression. Through collaborative conversations, I work with clients to understand their struggles and explore effective ways to manage and overcome them. I acknowledge that anxiety and depression frequently accompany other concerns, such as stress, trauma, ADHD or Autism. My experience involves working with individuals dealing not only with anxiety and depression but also the added complexities that can arise from these challenges.
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I support clients struggling with family trauma, social anxiety and health issues. You may have found that over time the coping strategies you previously relied on have stopped working and patterns of behaviour from the past are holding you back. You may feel isolated and worn down by these old habits, no longer able to cope in the way you used to as it becomes harder to put a brave face on what is an increasingly challenging situation. Working together, with empathy and without judgement, in a safe, supportive and confidential environment, we can explore your experience and help you to find a better way forward that brings you joy.
I support clients struggling with family trauma, social anxiety and health issues. You may have found that over time the coping strategies you previously relied on have stopped working and patterns of behaviour from the past are holding you back. You may feel isolated and worn down by these old habits, no longer able to cope in the way you used to as it becomes harder to put a brave face on what is an increasingly challenging situation. Working together, with empathy and without judgement, in a safe, supportive and confidential environment, we can explore your experience and help you to find a better way forward that brings you joy.
![Photo of Jennifer Geddes, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1123a1a3-a5cf-442c-b3b9-f816254079fc/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have worked for over 20 years with a diverse range of issues, including anxiety, trauma, refugee issues, sexuality, sexual health, family and relationships, substance use and mental health.
Sometimes the world seems complicated and life feels difficult. Maybe problematic relationships have stopped you trusting yourself and moving forward, or past traumatic experiences keep you stuck with anxiety and fear. You might find yourself repeating behaviours and patterns that you really don't want to, but the path forward looks foggy and is hard to navigate. I seek to support people to find a way to through problems, to grow and make changes in theirs lives and relationships, and feel more resilient in tough times, as well as being more able to appreciate and enjoy achievements.
I have worked for over 20 years with a diverse range of issues, including anxiety, trauma, refugee issues, sexuality, sexual health, family and relationships, substance use and mental health.
Sometimes the world seems complicated and life feels difficult. Maybe problematic relationships have stopped you trusting yourself and moving forward, or past traumatic experiences keep you stuck with anxiety and fear. You might find yourself repeating behaviours and patterns that you really don't want to, but the path forward looks foggy and is hard to navigate. I seek to support people to find a way to through problems, to grow and make changes in theirs lives and relationships, and feel more resilient in tough times, as well as being more able to appreciate and enjoy achievements.
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You can book private sessions for 1-4 people (friends/family).
Hi I'm Michelle Richards, Creative arts Therapist /Drama Therapist. I provide services for people who would like to learn effective and creative ways to process their emotions. Emotions are excellent navigators however we are rarely taught how to use them and experience their value. Instead we have been trained to bury them and we allow them to become obstacles. Through private one to one sessions, group workshops or via online Programmes I will assist you to learn important themes and practical techniques which will enhance your Emotional Empowerment and your ability to relate to others.
You can book private sessions for 1-4 people (friends/family).
Hi I'm Michelle Richards, Creative arts Therapist /Drama Therapist. I provide services for people who would like to learn effective and creative ways to process their emotions. Emotions are excellent navigators however we are rarely taught how to use them and experience their value. Instead we have been trained to bury them and we allow them to become obstacles. Through private one to one sessions, group workshops or via online Programmes I will assist you to learn important themes and practical techniques which will enhance your Emotional Empowerment and your ability to relate to others.
![Photo of Therese Dunne Mbacp (Accred), MSc, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50344b2e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
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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Hi, my name is Gerri and I am an experienced relationship counsellor. In these worrying days of Coronavirus, our mental health and well-being is being put under greater strain. The impact of this may be affecting your relationships and family life, you may be feeling anxious, worried about your finances, work or your business. Getting support at this time can make a huge difference to how we cope. I offer counselling to individuals and couples.
Hi, my name is Gerri and I am an experienced relationship counsellor. In these worrying days of Coronavirus, our mental health and well-being is being put under greater strain. The impact of this may be affecting your relationships and family life, you may be feeling anxious, worried about your finances, work or your business. Getting support at this time can make a huge difference to how we cope. I offer counselling to individuals and couples.
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Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and it may seem there are no answers to your problems. You may feel ashamed, embarrassed or burdened to speak of such issues with family and friends. I am here for you to explore such life issues through talking therapy in a confidential, safe and non-judgmental environment. I am a qualified Person-centred counsellor, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Neuro-linguistic Practitioner which enables me to utilise a variety of different interventions to bring about positive life changes.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and it may seem there are no answers to your problems. You may feel ashamed, embarrassed or burdened to speak of such issues with family and friends. I am here for you to explore such life issues through talking therapy in a confidential, safe and non-judgmental environment. I am a qualified Person-centred counsellor, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Neuro-linguistic Practitioner which enables me to utilise a variety of different interventions to bring about positive life changes.
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Hello, my name is Debbie. Thank you for taking this time to read my profile. This means that you have already taken the first step to improve your Well-being, to be happy & positive, plan & focus on 'your' future. I provide therapy to CYP, Adults & families. Working with presenting issues, such as; anxiety, abuse, bereavement, exploitation, low mood, loss, Parenting & family dynamics, relationship concerns, self harm and many others. I also provide Clinical Supervision to therapists and practitioners.
Hello, my name is Debbie. Thank you for taking this time to read my profile. This means that you have already taken the first step to improve your Well-being, to be happy & positive, plan & focus on 'your' future. I provide therapy to CYP, Adults & families. Working with presenting issues, such as; anxiety, abuse, bereavement, exploitation, low mood, loss, Parenting & family dynamics, relationship concerns, self harm and many others. I also provide Clinical Supervision to therapists and practitioners.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.