Narrative Counselling in Lymm
I offer a number of different approaches including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Narrative approaches, Mindfulness-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
It can be hard to reach out for support, and even more difficult to trust a professional with your problems. I aim to offer a warm and supportive approach to help you to better understand your difficulties, and move towards a valued life. I am a clinical psychologist trained in several different therapeutic approaches, and hence I offer an integrative approach that is tailored according to the individual. I have experience working with both adults and children, with specialist interests in long-term conditions and neurological disorders (including stroke). I am currently doing a Postgraduate Diploma in Neuropsychology.
I offer a number of different approaches including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Narrative approaches, Mindfulness-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
It can be hard to reach out for support, and even more difficult to trust a professional with your problems. I aim to offer a warm and supportive approach to help you to better understand your difficulties, and move towards a valued life. I am a clinical psychologist trained in several different therapeutic approaches, and hence I offer an integrative approach that is tailored according to the individual. I have experience working with both adults and children, with specialist interests in long-term conditions and neurological disorders (including stroke). I am currently doing a Postgraduate Diploma in Neuropsychology.
I'm an experienced Psychotherapist qualified to Level 7 (Masters degree) and a BACP registered Couples Psychotherapist Counsellor. I have a Masters in counselling, relationship therapy. EMDR Parts 1 & 2, Part 3 October 24. I work with a variety of problems such as Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, ADHD, Transgendered issues, Affairs and Couples Counselling, Anger management, Grief, Suicide and Self Harm and trauma. I also work with relationship issues such as communication problems, conflict, affairs, divorce and separation, post natal depression, loss of intimacy, trauma and I work with same sex relationships.
I'm an experienced Psychotherapist qualified to Level 7 (Masters degree) and a BACP registered Couples Psychotherapist Counsellor. I have a Masters in counselling, relationship therapy. EMDR Parts 1 & 2, Part 3 October 24. I work with a variety of problems such as Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, ADHD, Transgendered issues, Affairs and Couples Counselling, Anger management, Grief, Suicide and Self Harm and trauma. I also work with relationship issues such as communication problems, conflict, affairs, divorce and separation, post natal depression, loss of intimacy, trauma and I work with same sex relationships.
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Having problems with sleep can be crippling. It can affect every part of your life and can take the joy out of living. People suggest unhelpful personal approaches and useless products. I offer a thorough assessment. We’ll work together to develop your bespoke techniques to fall asleep faster, sleep better and feel more energised during the day.
I aim to support any adult, child, young person, family or organisation to maximise their potential and effectively manage the difficulties that life often brings. I believe that by building an understanding of your social, emotional, psychological and physical needs, you can be supported to feel safe, ready to cope and able to achieve the goals that matter to you. My aim will be to help you to explore your needs, to better understand the difficulties you face and to provide tailored psychological support, based on a wide range of evidence based interventions to help develop solutions that work for you.
I aim to support any adult, child, young person, family or organisation to maximise their potential and effectively manage the difficulties that life often brings. I believe that by building an understanding of your social, emotional, psychological and physical needs, you can be supported to feel safe, ready to cope and able to achieve the goals that matter to you. My aim will be to help you to explore your needs, to better understand the difficulties you face and to provide tailored psychological support, based on a wide range of evidence based interventions to help develop solutions that work for you.
People turn to counselling with many and varied issues. But despite the variations, you have some things in common and often it is recognition that it is time for change, or a desire to change; a wish to minimise or remove distress and anxiety and a need for a deeper understanding of yourself, your partners, family members or others around you. I am fully Relate trained to work with couples and your relationship issues, however I also work with individuals, young people and families covering the wide range of issues you may encounter on a daily basis. I offer room based therapy in Warrington or outdoor sessions in Wrexham.
People turn to counselling with many and varied issues. But despite the variations, you have some things in common and often it is recognition that it is time for change, or a desire to change; a wish to minimise or remove distress and anxiety and a need for a deeper understanding of yourself, your partners, family members or others around you. I am fully Relate trained to work with couples and your relationship issues, however I also work with individuals, young people and families covering the wide range of issues you may encounter on a daily basis. I offer room based therapy in Warrington or outdoor sessions in Wrexham.
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I am respectful of both the child’s and the family’s emotional needs and I utilise a variety of therapeutic models to meet their needs, such as CBT, CFT, ACT, narrative therapy and systemic therapy.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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Hi, I’m Richard. I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and I work with a range of people who have had challenging moments in their lives. My specialties include supporting people who live with chronic health conditions or life changing injuries. I have worked in the NHS for over 10 years, working with patients in a wide range of circumstances including those undergoing treatment for conditions such as cancer and diabetes, as well as those in palliative care and in surgical settings. I have seen a range of issues including anxiety, low mood and depression, loss, grief and trauma.
The models I work with include; CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Narrative Therapy.
Hi, I’m Richard. I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and I work with a range of people who have had challenging moments in their lives. My specialties include supporting people who live with chronic health conditions or life changing injuries. I have worked in the NHS for over 10 years, working with patients in a wide range of circumstances including those undergoing treatment for conditions such as cancer and diabetes, as well as those in palliative care and in surgical settings. I have seen a range of issues including anxiety, low mood and depression, loss, grief and trauma.
Gillian Rayner Psychotherapy, and Supervision
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrington WA2
I work with clients who have a wide variety of experiences, issues and needs. Many of my clients want to become less self critical and more accepting of themselves. They want to learn more about how their presenting issues connect together and what they can do to have better. Clients may want to understand themselves and their interactions with other people and enhance their self-esteem and confidence.
I work with clients who have a wide variety of experiences, issues and needs. Many of my clients want to become less self critical and more accepting of themselves. They want to learn more about how their presenting issues connect together and what they can do to have better. Clients may want to understand themselves and their interactions with other people and enhance their self-esteem and confidence.
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Welcome, to My Therapy Mind, our aim is to provide you with a safe and supportive space for you to become your own therapist. Collectively we aim to change your dysfunctional thinking styles and unhelpful coping behaviours that may be feeding your mental health. I'm Kirren Kaur, a passionate accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapies with experience of working in a variety of NHS service, Private work and managing day to day life.
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Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northwich CW9
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As an experienced, UKCP registered, professional consultant Systemic Psychotherapist working in Widnes Business Park. I offer individual, couples and family work with children, young people, adults and/or the wider family network. With 30+ years experience in the field of mental health care, across a range of services, I am able to offer assessment, formulation and tailored interventions for all those I work with. Your mental health and well-being is at the heart of my practice
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Alex Sanderson-Shortt
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Northwich CW9
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Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds — perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.