Counselling in Manchester
Helping your soul and feeling free again as a psychotherapist sums up what counselling is to me. In the sessions I offer a safe, non judgemental space for you to explore your concerns and issues by guiding you to find the solutions to your issues.
Helping your soul and feeling free again as a psychotherapist sums up what counselling is to me. In the sessions I offer a safe, non judgemental space for you to explore your concerns and issues by guiding you to find the solutions to your issues.
When we are struggling and in pain, the need to be heard, understood, to be appreciated and valued and to feel safe is crucial to our healing. I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals and groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions and specialize in trauma. I work collaboratively alongside you, providing guidance on your journey towards healing. You know your strengths, areas for personal growth and your feelings. I know how the mind works, about how to push through barriers that hold you back, about recovery and healing. Together we will embark on a journey that is beneficial to you.
When we are struggling and in pain, the need to be heard, understood, to be appreciated and valued and to feel safe is crucial to our healing. I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals and groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions and specialize in trauma. I work collaboratively alongside you, providing guidance on your journey towards healing. You know your strengths, areas for personal growth and your feelings. I know how the mind works, about how to push through barriers that hold you back, about recovery and healing. Together we will embark on a journey that is beneficial to you.
I am a fully qualified BACP Accredited counsellor who has 16years experience in the counselling profession. I have worked with children and young people for 16years in schools and sixth form college. I provide counselling for young people aged 11-21 who are experiencing stress, anxiety, sadness, low mood, anger and other difficult emotions, and who would benefit from a safe space to explore their feelings. I also offer counselling for adult clients who are experiencing fertility issues, including infertility and miscarriage, and who may need compassionate support and understanding during this time.
I am a fully qualified BACP Accredited counsellor who has 16years experience in the counselling profession. I have worked with children and young people for 16years in schools and sixth form college. I provide counselling for young people aged 11-21 who are experiencing stress, anxiety, sadness, low mood, anger and other difficult emotions, and who would benefit from a safe space to explore their feelings. I also offer counselling for adult clients who are experiencing fertility issues, including infertility and miscarriage, and who may need compassionate support and understanding during this time.
Are you struggling with your weight and disordered eating? Are you thinking of having bariatric surgery or have you had bariatric surgery? Do you put everyone first? Are you juggling a lot? Is it hard to find time for yourself?
Are you struggling with your weight and disordered eating? Are you thinking of having bariatric surgery or have you had bariatric surgery? Do you put everyone first? Are you juggling a lot? Is it hard to find time for yourself?
Through a trauma sensitive lens, I use various methods to help you in navigating your challenges, such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, or ADHD, to name a few. My dedication lies in guiding you through exploring specific aspects of your life during our sessions, enabling you to develop deeper self-awareness and understanding of your circumstances at a pace that feels safe and suitable for you. I have extensive experience working within the Jewish culture, and being South African, I am able to do sessions in Afrikaans as well.
Through a trauma sensitive lens, I use various methods to help you in navigating your challenges, such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, or ADHD, to name a few. My dedication lies in guiding you through exploring specific aspects of your life during our sessions, enabling you to develop deeper self-awareness and understanding of your circumstances at a pace that feels safe and suitable for you. I have extensive experience working within the Jewish culture, and being South African, I am able to do sessions in Afrikaans as well.
Dr Wendy Macdonald
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester M20
I believe that any of us have the capacity to make changes in our lives and relationships. I am committed in my work to enable and support people to bring about longed for improvements. I think that relationships with self and others are central to this process. I feel passionate about supporting and enabling my clients to bring about desired changes in their lives and relationships. I have successfully worked for over 10 years with clients who present with a broad range of difficulties. I do my upmost to provide clients with an understanding of their problems and ways in which they can work towards positive change.
I believe that any of us have the capacity to make changes in our lives and relationships. I am committed in my work to enable and support people to bring about longed for improvements. I think that relationships with self and others are central to this process. I feel passionate about supporting and enabling my clients to bring about desired changes in their lives and relationships. I have successfully worked for over 10 years with clients who present with a broad range of difficulties. I do my upmost to provide clients with an understanding of their problems and ways in which they can work towards positive change.
Hello, I'm a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist based in Fallowfield, Manchester. Life can be hard and it can be confusing. Events and relationships from our past can sometimes, out of awareness, impact us in the present. This can feel confusing, unsettling or even scary. I offer a warm, safe and compassionate place where you can feel heard and where we can try make sense of what is happening in your life. For the past 10 years I have supported people with a range of issues such as low mood, anxiety, shame, trauma, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, self harm and suicidal ideation.
Hello, I'm a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist based in Fallowfield, Manchester. Life can be hard and it can be confusing. Events and relationships from our past can sometimes, out of awareness, impact us in the present. This can feel confusing, unsettling or even scary. I offer a warm, safe and compassionate place where you can feel heard and where we can try make sense of what is happening in your life. For the past 10 years I have supported people with a range of issues such as low mood, anxiety, shame, trauma, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, self harm and suicidal ideation.
As a Person-Centred therapist, I believe that individuals have the capacity to grow and develop and that you are the expert of your own life. I will work collaboratively with you to identify what struggle(s) has brought you to counselling, by providing you with a comfortable environment to express yourself and know that I’ll be there to listen. Through this journey, we will work to regain your individual strength and empower you to make informed decisions about your own life and facilitate positive change.
As a Person-Centred therapist, I believe that individuals have the capacity to grow and develop and that you are the expert of your own life. I will work collaboratively with you to identify what struggle(s) has brought you to counselling, by providing you with a comfortable environment to express yourself and know that I’ll be there to listen. Through this journey, we will work to regain your individual strength and empower you to make informed decisions about your own life and facilitate positive change.
Victoria Ashadu - Art Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Manchester M16
If you are seeking healing, self-discovery, balance, and emotional well-being, I am here to support you on your journey to wellness. I recognise the profound connection between mind, body, and soul. Through art therapy, individuals will discover a non-confrontational and non-judgmental way to express and manage their emotions, even those that are difficult to articulate. I practice yoga, and sometimes incorporate yoga and mindfulness into my therapeutic practice. I am inspired by nature and growth.
If you are seeking healing, self-discovery, balance, and emotional well-being, I am here to support you on your journey to wellness. I recognise the profound connection between mind, body, and soul. Through art therapy, individuals will discover a non-confrontational and non-judgmental way to express and manage their emotions, even those that are difficult to articulate. I practice yoga, and sometimes incorporate yoga and mindfulness into my therapeutic practice. I am inspired by nature and growth.
As an integrative therapist, I tailor my approach based on the client's presenting issues and evolving needs, drawing on various therapeutic modalities and techniques. This dynamic and personalised method ensures that each session is uniquely suited to the client's current state and long-term goals.
As an integrative therapist, I tailor my approach based on the client's presenting issues and evolving needs, drawing on various therapeutic modalities and techniques. This dynamic and personalised method ensures that each session is uniquely suited to the client's current state and long-term goals.
Do your suffer with anxiety and do you want help, then I am able to help with this. Anxiety can plague you throughout your life. If this describes you then I can help you understand the reasons why. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences.
Do your suffer with anxiety and do you want help, then I am able to help with this. Anxiety can plague you throughout your life. If this describes you then I can help you understand the reasons why. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences.
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I provide professional counselling in Manchester, Wigan and the West Lancashire area, specialising in person centred therapy. I strive to help people struggling with mental health issues like depression, stress and anxiety or people who are simply struggling to maintain positive and healthy relationships with people in their families and work life. I know from personal experience how difficult living with anxiety and depression can be and the toll it takes on happiness and being present in key moments in your life.
I provide professional counselling in Manchester, Wigan and the West Lancashire area, specialising in person centred therapy. I strive to help people struggling with mental health issues like depression, stress and anxiety or people who are simply struggling to maintain positive and healthy relationships with people in their families and work life. I know from personal experience how difficult living with anxiety and depression can be and the toll it takes on happiness and being present in key moments in your life.
What a fortunate encounter. You have landed here. It can be unnerving to arrive somewhere or meet someone for the first time. My aim is to create with you a safe meadow, a sanctuary, in which to contemplate your journey. I will be a witness and a facilitator in your exploration of what is burdening you, of what it means to be you, as you create new possibilities or grow or whatever it is that brings you on this path. If you are committed to yourself, curious and willing, then I am here for you.
What a fortunate encounter. You have landed here. It can be unnerving to arrive somewhere or meet someone for the first time. My aim is to create with you a safe meadow, a sanctuary, in which to contemplate your journey. I will be a witness and a facilitator in your exploration of what is burdening you, of what it means to be you, as you create new possibilities or grow or whatever it is that brings you on this path. If you are committed to yourself, curious and willing, then I am here for you.
HI, I’m Catherine (she/her), sometimes life can be challenging and everyone experiences times when they may struggle. I offer a calm, confidential and safe space for you to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and support you through these difficult times. Often past experiences can cause difficulties in the present and together we can explore these in order for you to gain insight and clarity and move forward in your life.
HI, I’m Catherine (she/her), sometimes life can be challenging and everyone experiences times when they may struggle. I offer a calm, confidential and safe space for you to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and support you through these difficult times. Often past experiences can cause difficulties in the present and together we can explore these in order for you to gain insight and clarity and move forward in your life.
There are many reasons why someone might seek therapy. You could be a stage in your life where you are confused about who you really are and what to do next. You may be haunted by old traumas or facing new challenges. It may be that you are experiencing relationship or family issues, there may be problems at work. You may be going through grief and loss, or facing illness or disability. Any of this could leave you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or burnt out. Alternatively, you may not know why you are struggling with your mental health. I provide a calm, warm, supportive presence to help you figure it all out.
There are many reasons why someone might seek therapy. You could be a stage in your life where you are confused about who you really are and what to do next. You may be haunted by old traumas or facing new challenges. It may be that you are experiencing relationship or family issues, there may be problems at work. You may be going through grief and loss, or facing illness or disability. Any of this could leave you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or burnt out. Alternatively, you may not know why you are struggling with your mental health. I provide a calm, warm, supportive presence to help you figure it all out.
Life is challenging and full of struggles. You may be feeling stuck or lost, out of control, low in mood, swamped by feelings of worry, guilt, shame or anger. Maybe you are finding it difficult to feel grounded in your life and connected to those around you. You could be experiencing a sense of emptiness that you can’t explain. You are not broken; you are simply responding the things that have happened to you. You are important and you deserve to feel peace and presence in your life.
Life is challenging and full of struggles. You may be feeling stuck or lost, out of control, low in mood, swamped by feelings of worry, guilt, shame or anger. Maybe you are finding it difficult to feel grounded in your life and connected to those around you. You could be experiencing a sense of emptiness that you can’t explain. You are not broken; you are simply responding the things that have happened to you. You are important and you deserve to feel peace and presence in your life.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps? Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or navigating life as a neurodivergent individual, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we’ll work toward your goals, whether it's building emotional resilience, gaining clarity, or understanding yourself better, so you can feel more in control and empowered in your life.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps? Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or navigating life as a neurodivergent individual, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we’ll work toward your goals, whether it's building emotional resilience, gaining clarity, or understanding yourself better, so you can feel more in control and empowered in your life.
Self-criticism can feel like it’s on a painful, repeating loop. You might find you are telling yourself that you are not good enough, or boring, ugly or fat. Far from motivating you, it’s my belief that punishing yourself in this way actually limits your choices and actions and keeps you stuck. Quite simply, talking to yourself in a mean way doesn’t get you anywhere. Talking to another person, and opening up about this habit can really help.
Self-criticism can feel like it’s on a painful, repeating loop. You might find you are telling yourself that you are not good enough, or boring, ugly or fat. Far from motivating you, it’s my belief that punishing yourself in this way actually limits your choices and actions and keeps you stuck. Quite simply, talking to yourself in a mean way doesn’t get you anywhere. Talking to another person, and opening up about this habit can really help.
Do you find that you are constantly worrying or overthinking and unable to 'switch off'? Do you worry excessively about your health? Do you dwell on past events or obsess about the future? Do you want to switch off your inner critic and live a more present fulfilled life? If you answered yes to any of the these questions then talking to someone may help you to make a positive change. Contact me for a free 30 minute Initial Assessment session to find out how I can help you begin your therapy process. I am based in Chorlton & West Didsbury
Do you find that you are constantly worrying or overthinking and unable to 'switch off'? Do you worry excessively about your health? Do you dwell on past events or obsess about the future? Do you want to switch off your inner critic and live a more present fulfilled life? If you answered yes to any of the these questions then talking to someone may help you to make a positive change. Contact me for a free 30 minute Initial Assessment session to find out how I can help you begin your therapy process. I am based in Chorlton & West Didsbury
Hello and Welcome. My name is Mandy, I'm from Ireland and I specialise in Bereavement counselling. Nobody can prepare you for the emotional devastation of losing a loved one. Maybe you are struggling with haunting memories from their last days, feeling guilty about things you feel you should have done differently or should have said or struggling to imagine how to live life without them. People often say everyone grieves differently, and they are right. It's not only every person grieves differently but every loss can feel different too.
Hello and Welcome. My name is Mandy, I'm from Ireland and I specialise in Bereavement counselling. Nobody can prepare you for the emotional devastation of losing a loved one. Maybe you are struggling with haunting memories from their last days, feeling guilty about things you feel you should have done differently or should have said or struggling to imagine how to live life without them. People often say everyone grieves differently, and they are right. It's not only every person grieves differently but every loss can feel different too.
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Number of Counsellors in Manchester
900+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Manchester who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Stress |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 59% | Aviva |
| 57% | AXA PPP |
| 48% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in Manchester see their clients
| 67% | In Person and Online | |
| 33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 71% | Female | |
| 27% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |