Motivational Interviewing Counselling in Wilmslow

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Dr Aoiffe Kilcommons, Happiness in Mind.
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Wilmslow SK9
Are you looking for lasting happiness & well-being? Dr Kilcommons is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Analytic Therapist, accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist & Brainspotting Therapist; with over 25 years clinical experience across community & inpatient, substance misuse, physical health, forensic & performance settings. She is also EFT Level II, Voice Dialogue & Reiki trained. She is proud to work with sporting clubs/elite athletes in GB Taekwondo, British Cycling, Premier League Football & Lancashire Cricket Club. Sessions are held in the strictest of confidence, with compassionate care & tailored to your needs.
Are you looking for lasting happiness & well-being? Dr Kilcommons is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Analytic Therapist, accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist & Brainspotting Therapist; with over 25 years clinical experience across community & inpatient, substance misuse, physical health, forensic & performance settings. She is also EFT Level II, Voice Dialogue & Reiki trained. She is proud to work with sporting clubs/elite athletes in GB Taekwondo, British Cycling, Premier League Football & Lancashire Cricket Club. Sessions are held in the strictest of confidence, with compassionate care & tailored to your needs.
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Dr Vanessa Huke
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Wilmslow SK9
I provide a safe, non-judgemental space, to support you in moving towards a life that is rich and meaningful. As a Clinical Psychologist, I have a wide-range of training and experience in different models of therapy, including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Consequently, I can offer a bespoke service that will best support you and your preferred way of working.
I provide a safe, non-judgemental space, to support you in moving towards a life that is rich and meaningful. As a Clinical Psychologist, I have a wide-range of training and experience in different models of therapy, including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Consequently, I can offer a bespoke service that will best support you and your preferred way of working.
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Janet Fengeros
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Wilmslow SK9
Waitlist for new clients
You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or feeling confused that life, and relationships aren't turning out how you expected. We all find ourselves repeating unhelpful or painful patterns of behaviour sometimes, and feel unable to change them. In therapy these patterns are uncovered and you can learn how to change them to be a new, healthier and happier you, to enjoy a fuller life and healthier relationships. If you have not had therapy before give it a try. Everyone can benefit from therapy and improve their quality of life so don't hesitate to take the first step
You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or feeling confused that life, and relationships aren't turning out how you expected. We all find ourselves repeating unhelpful or painful patterns of behaviour sometimes, and feel unable to change them. In therapy these patterns are uncovered and you can learn how to change them to be a new, healthier and happier you, to enjoy a fuller life and healthier relationships. If you have not had therapy before give it a try. Everyone can benefit from therapy and improve their quality of life so don't hesitate to take the first step
0161 694 6449 View 0161 694 6449
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Victoria Abadi
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wilmslow SK9  (Online Only)
Congratulations on taking the first step towards dealing with yours or a loved ones addiction. If you have struggled with any form of addiction or been affected by a loved ones addiction then I imagine you have tried and tried again to get a handle on this problem. If you are reading this then I suspect it hasn’t worked on your own and you are looking for some tools to help you finally achieve the outcomes you are aiming for. Addiction is difficult to treat without professional guidance. I have worked as a qualified therapist working with addiction for over 20 years and know how to help once help is asked for. Reach out ask for help
Congratulations on taking the first step towards dealing with yours or a loved ones addiction. If you have struggled with any form of addiction or been affected by a loved ones addiction then I imagine you have tried and tried again to get a handle on this problem. If you are reading this then I suspect it hasn’t worked on your own and you are looking for some tools to help you finally achieve the outcomes you are aiming for. Addiction is difficult to treat without professional guidance. I have worked as a qualified therapist working with addiction for over 20 years and know how to help once help is asked for. Reach out ask for help
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Dr Keely Lewis-Clarke
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Wilmslow SK9
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009 and have over 18 years experience working for the NHS. I worked in the Specialty of Weight Management for 8 years. My aim was to help people understand the psychological barriers to making health-related changes. I work with people to explore the reasons behind obesity, overweight, binge eating, emotion-driven eating (comfort eating) and/or difficulties breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting. I also help people improve their relationships with food, their bodies and with themselves.
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009 and have over 18 years experience working for the NHS. I worked in the Specialty of Weight Management for 8 years. My aim was to help people understand the psychological barriers to making health-related changes. I work with people to explore the reasons behind obesity, overweight, binge eating, emotion-driven eating (comfort eating) and/or difficulties breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting. I also help people improve their relationships with food, their bodies and with themselves.
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Helen Cleary
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wilmslow SK9
Hi, welcome to my profile. I deal with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, trauma, low self-esteem, gender identity, anger and relationship issues. As each client has their own story I believe it is important to understand and provide an approach tailored to your specific needs. This offers every client a safe and comfortable environment where a relaxed working relationship can be created. This will allow us to build a foundation based on trust to explore your reasons for therapy and to explore the impacts of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how they affect your life.
Hi, welcome to my profile. I deal with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, trauma, low self-esteem, gender identity, anger and relationship issues. As each client has their own story I believe it is important to understand and provide an approach tailored to your specific needs. This offers every client a safe and comfortable environment where a relaxed working relationship can be created. This will allow us to build a foundation based on trust to explore your reasons for therapy and to explore the impacts of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how they affect your life.
01565 748958 View 01565 748958
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Dr Measha Nickson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Wilmslow SK9
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have noticed feeling low in mood or motivation, worried or anxious, stressed, burnt-out or disconnected from people close to you? You may have noticed difficulties related to a recent or past trauma that are difficult to manage or resulting in distress (e.g. difficult memories or images, nightmares, struggling to make sense of what has happened). Would you like a safe space to talk to and be listened to? If any of the above connects with you, I can help.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have noticed feeling low in mood or motivation, worried or anxious, stressed, burnt-out or disconnected from people close to you? You may have noticed difficulties related to a recent or past trauma that are difficult to manage or resulting in distress (e.g. difficult memories or images, nightmares, struggling to make sense of what has happened). Would you like a safe space to talk to and be listened to? If any of the above connects with you, I can help.
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Dr Anna Chisholm
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Manchester M20
I am a qualified Health Psychologist trained in a range of therapies including Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and have experience and expertise in applying behaviour change science and principles.
I provide support for people wanting to make a change to their lives in order to live well and live healthy. Changing an element of your lifestyle can be extremely challenging, for example managing your weight, stopping smoking or reducing alcohol consumption. Often these factors are tied up with the complexities of our lives, managing stress, living with illness, overcoming obstacles in our lives. I work with people to help them make lasting and meaningful changes to behaviours that are causing them difficulties and find ways to improve overall health and wellbeing.
I am a qualified Health Psychologist trained in a range of therapies including Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and have experience and expertise in applying behaviour change science and principles.
I provide support for people wanting to make a change to their lives in order to live well and live healthy. Changing an element of your lifestyle can be extremely challenging, for example managing your weight, stopping smoking or reducing alcohol consumption. Often these factors are tied up with the complexities of our lives, managing stress, living with illness, overcoming obstacles in our lives. I work with people to help them make lasting and meaningful changes to behaviours that are causing them difficulties and find ways to improve overall health and wellbeing.
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Nathan Jones
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Altrincham WA14
Are you looking for a therapist who has been in your shoes? Someone who has felt the pain and anguish of addiction? Someone who won't judge and has the tools to help you recover from your own sexual/pornography/drug addiction? Someone, who has a proven record of helping people overcome their sexual addiction and lead a life of purpose and happiness? I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist who specialises in the treatment of sexual/drug addiction. I trained as a Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapist and recognised as a Certified Inner Child Recovery Process specialist.  I run an evidence based, online, group treatment program for
Are you looking for a therapist who has been in your shoes? Someone who has felt the pain and anguish of addiction? Someone who won't judge and has the tools to help you recover from your own sexual/pornography/drug addiction? Someone, who has a proven record of helping people overcome their sexual addiction and lead a life of purpose and happiness? I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist who specialises in the treatment of sexual/drug addiction. I trained as a Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapist and recognised as a Certified Inner Child Recovery Process specialist.  I run an evidence based, online, group treatment program for
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Beyond Barriers Therapy Services
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Altrincham WA14
If you have been struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, shame, low mood, difficult emotions & relationships, it may be the right time to find a trusted therapist; someone to help you understand & grow from the effects of adversity, stress & trauma. Our wellbeing can be affected by many things - work stress, early adversity, significant trauma or relationships, and we do our best to find helpful coping strategies. When our ways of coping don't work so well, we can feel stuck and isolated - psychological therapy can help us move beyond those barriers. I focus on you as an individual, without using labels or diagnoses.
If you have been struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, shame, low mood, difficult emotions & relationships, it may be the right time to find a trusted therapist; someone to help you understand & grow from the effects of adversity, stress & trauma. Our wellbeing can be affected by many things - work stress, early adversity, significant trauma or relationships, and we do our best to find helpful coping strategies. When our ways of coping don't work so well, we can feel stuck and isolated - psychological therapy can help us move beyond those barriers. I focus on you as an individual, without using labels or diagnoses.
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Jill McGarry
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lymm WA13
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.
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PriorMindset
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hale Barns WA15
Are you feeling stuck or lost? attempting to find mental health or school support for your child, or your family unit? Are you struggling with NHS waiting lists for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or Autism and ADHD guidance? Attempting to navigate the complex health and educational system is stressful and confusing for most families. Well, I see YOU! I encourage and welcome you to get in touch with me. I am an NHS award-winning family mental health, and CBT practitioner, with 14 years of experience. I am here to support you and your family unit through these difficult barriers; getting you back, on your road to recovery!
Are you feeling stuck or lost? attempting to find mental health or school support for your child, or your family unit? Are you struggling with NHS waiting lists for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or Autism and ADHD guidance? Attempting to navigate the complex health and educational system is stressful and confusing for most families. Well, I see YOU! I encourage and welcome you to get in touch with me. I am an NHS award-winning family mental health, and CBT practitioner, with 14 years of experience. I am here to support you and your family unit through these difficult barriers; getting you back, on your road to recovery!
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Dr Graham Simpson-Adkins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Knutsford WA16
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.
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Marie Brockley
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Macclesfield SK10
How to explain what counselling is... If you're holding a cup of coffee and somebody accidentally bumps into you, you will most likely spill a drop or two, or depending on the bump impact a few spoonfuls or more. If there had been tea or something else in your cup, the result would be the same. Your emotions and feelings are like the coffee, because sometimes when life comes along and shakes you (which will happen to us all) whatever is inside your cup will spill out. Sometimes life can be easier until you get bumped.....but then you may need somebody to talk to, this is where counselling can help.
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Dr Nicola Wright
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Knutsford WA16  (Online Only)
The Perinatal Period is a transformative time, which can bring about a variety of emotions such as anxiety, fear, ambivalence and overwhelm. I am here to support you in navigating what can be a difficult journey from challenges with conceiving, perinatal loss, fear of birth, associated trauma and postnatal hurdles. I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years experience of working in the NHS, five of which have been in a Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team. I will work with you to identify your therapy goals, make sense of your current distress and make the positive changes you hope for in improving your perinatal mental health.
The Perinatal Period is a transformative time, which can bring about a variety of emotions such as anxiety, fear, ambivalence and overwhelm. I am here to support you in navigating what can be a difficult journey from challenges with conceiving, perinatal loss, fear of birth, associated trauma and postnatal hurdles. I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years experience of working in the NHS, five of which have been in a Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team. I will work with you to identify your therapy goals, make sense of your current distress and make the positive changes you hope for in improving your perinatal mental health.
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Ailish Oliver
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Knutsford WA16  (Online Only)
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Dr Vicky Charles
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Altrincham WA14
Welcome! I work with a range of clients across the lifespan, and with a range of presenting issues. I have experience of working with anxiety, depression, stress, work and family related issues, and trauma. I have a strong NHS background in working with children and young people, and families, and this has helped me to hold attachment theory and early life experiences in mind when working with clients. I am committed to taking time to develop a therapeutic relationship in which the person feels comfortable to explore any issues that may be bringing them to therapy, and in working together towards their hopes for therapy.
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My Therapy Mind
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Altrincham WA14
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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Virginia E Toole
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hale Barns WA15  (Online Only)
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Dr Julija Jain
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sale M33
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Motivational Interviewing Counsellors

How does motivational interviewing work?

Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathises, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.

Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?

Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviours in children.

How long does motivational interviewing last?

Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.

What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?

In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behaviour.