Male Counselling in Mold, WLS
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Whether you need cognitive-behavioural strategies to manage anxiety, mindfulness practices to reduce stress, or person-centred therapy to explore deeper emotional issues, I can adapt our sessions to meet your evolving needs.
Before formally training as a counsellor, I spent thirty years as a people manager successfully developing individuals and teams to achieve high perfor mance by focusing on their unique qualities. I believe everybody should have the same opportunity to achieve their desires. As a Counsellor I provide a confidential talking space. I am supportive and non-judgmental, and help you to find your answers. My extensive mentoring and coaching experiences allow me to offer a unique blend of mentoring and talking therapies. I specialise in Anxiety, Stress, Sleep, Anger, OCD, Self-Esteem, Focus and Motivation,
Whether you need cognitive-behavioural strategies to manage anxiety, mindfulness practices to reduce stress, or person-centred therapy to explore deeper emotional issues, I can adapt our sessions to meet your evolving needs.
Before formally training as a counsellor, I spent thirty years as a people manager successfully developing individuals and teams to achieve high perfor mance by focusing on their unique qualities. I believe everybody should have the same opportunity to achieve their desires. As a Counsellor I provide a confidential talking space. I am supportive and non-judgmental, and help you to find your answers. My extensive mentoring and coaching experiences allow me to offer a unique blend of mentoring and talking therapies. I specialise in Anxiety, Stress, Sleep, Anger, OCD, Self-Esteem, Focus and Motivation,
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Our work will focus on uncovering the barriers to your emotional needs, creating a fulfilling life working in tune with our hu man nature.
Mental health doesn't have to be scary! I want to take the fear out of mental health and first help you understand your own...what makes you tick and what's stopping you from ticking? When we understand how to manage our mental health, we can structure our lives to fulfil us in the long and short term. Whatever you're struggling with right now, we will work to uncover that sense of self you might have lost.
Our work will focus on uncovering the barriers to your emotional needs, creating a fulfilling life working in tune with our hu man nature.
Mental health doesn't have to be scary! I want to take the fear out of mental health and first help you understand your own...what makes you tick and what's stopping you from ticking? When we understand how to manage our mental health, we can structure our lives to fulfil us in the long and short term. Whatever you're struggling with right now, we will work to uncover that sense of self you might have lost.
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I'm a Psychotherapist at Lemons to Lemonade, an independent pyschotherapy, clinical psychology, and coaching practice based at Broughton Retail Park near Chester, run by partners Dr. Rachel Skippon, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and myself Dr. Stephen Skippon. I offer psychological therapy to help people deal with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, panic, panic disorder, stress, low self-esteem, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, problems at work, bereavement, and other forms of loss. I provide specialist therapy for people who have difficulty sleeping.
I'm a Psychotherapist at Lemons to Lemonade, an independent pyschotherapy, clinical psychology, and coaching practice based at Broughton Retail Park near Chester, run by partners Dr. Rachel Skippon, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and myself Dr. Stephen Skippon. I offer psychological therapy to help people deal with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, panic, panic disorder, stress, low self-esteem, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, problems at work, bereavement, and other forms of loss. I provide specialist therapy for people who have difficulty sleeping.
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let me help you better manage your Anger, frustrations and build Self-Esteem and your Confidence.
Beautiful Minds Talking Therapy Service has been providing counselling for many years. I understand that taking the first step can be scary and overwhelming. But if you can find the courage to take that first step, it can be life changing. Let me help you explore, understand, and unpick the things that are causing your difficulties in your life. I will help you to take back control of your life and take action to find solutions and resolutions that will empower you. I will help you gain a better understanding of your difficulties and develop your knowledge and awareness of your internal constructs. let me help you.
let me help you better manage your Anger, frustrations and build Self-Esteem and your Confidence.
Beautiful Minds Talking Therapy Service has been providing counselling for many years. I understand that taking the first step can be scary and overwhelming. But if you can find the courage to take that first step, it can be life changing. Let me help you explore, understand, and unpick the things that are causing your difficulties in your life. I will help you to take back control of your life and take action to find solutions and resolutions that will empower you. I will help you gain a better understanding of your difficulties and develop your knowledge and awareness of your internal constructs. let me help you.
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Counselling & Psychotherapy in Chester
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mold CH7
Not accepting new clients
Making sense of life can be challenging at times. We might find ourselves contemplating if we are causing ourselves unnecessary unhappiness, or if this is just the way things are? Or, wondering if I should just keep sticking at 'it', or is it time for things to change? We might question if our feelings are important? (They might overwhelm us!) Or should I just listen to my thoughts instead? Should we try to forget about the past, or is it helpful to understand it? Might we be living our lives in 'survival mode' when we could be 'thriving' instead?
Making sense of life can be challenging at times. We might find ourselves contemplating if we are causing ourselves unnecessary unhappiness, or if this is just the way things are? Or, wondering if I should just keep sticking at 'it', or is it time for things to change? We might question if our feelings are important? (They might overwhelm us!) Or should I just listen to my thoughts instead? Should we try to forget about the past, or is it helpful to understand it? Might we be living our lives in 'survival mode' when we could be 'thriving' instead?
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We all have times in our lives where talking to someone can help us find the solutions to our problems. At times though, it can feel like there is nobody to turn to that can listen, without judgement and where it feels safe to openly express how you are feeling inside. You might be feeling sad, anxious, worried or scared and get to a point where it can all be starting to feel overwhelming. Talking to a counsellor in a safe space, where there is no judgement or criticism about the choices you have made or the experiences you have lived through can help to make sense of it all.
We all have times in our lives where talking to someone can help us find the solutions to our problems. At times though, it can feel like there is nobody to turn to that can listen, without judgement and where it feels safe to openly express how you are feeling inside. You might be feeling sad, anxious, worried or scared and get to a point where it can all be starting to feel overwhelming. Talking to a counsellor in a safe space, where there is no judgement or criticism about the choices you have made or the experiences you have lived through can help to make sense of it all.
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Psychotherapist, PhD, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Wrexham LL12 (Online Only)
I offer a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental space to discuss your struggles and challenges. Together we can gain insights into yourself, understand better the difficulties you face, and forge a way forward to enhance your life, improve your wellbeing and heal oneself. I currently work as a Mental Health Trainee at Birmingham Health & Healing Centre and as a Bereavement Counsellor at CRUSE. I have had the unique opportunity of working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures globally through my work with the United Nations. I bring to therapy decades of experience and insights from my own life’s journey and path to well
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I offer therapy for many difficulties, but I have a special interest in providing therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and issues of self-worth. My work in the NHS has given me rich experience of working with a wide variety of clients, who each bring their own unique experiences. I consider it of utmost importance then, to get to know you and to understand your individual needs and goals for therapy.
I offer therapy for many difficulties, but I have a special interest in providing therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and issues of self-worth. My work in the NHS has given me rich experience of working with a wide variety of clients, who each bring their own unique experiences. I consider it of utmost importance then, to get to know you and to understand your individual needs and goals for therapy.
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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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I also have many years experience working in illicit drug and alcohol recovery and with young and adult clients with complex needs, social/health anxieties and stress related issues in both one to one and group therapy sessions.
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He is also a consultant psychotherapist in the independent sector with an interest in psychological assessment and support for weight management surgery.
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Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wrexham LL11
Psychotherapy is a process in which people engage in order to better manage, understand and address emotional difficulties often associated with personal adversity, trauma, abuse or neglect.
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Psychotherapy is a process in which people engage in order to better manage, understand and address emotional difficulties often associated with personal adversity, trauma, abuse or neglect.
Mitch works outside Wrexham. He has over 40 year's extensive experience in Mental Health with Individuals, Couples and Groups. For over 10 years he worked as Clinical Lead and Principal Nurse Psychotherapist with the North Wales and Mersey Care NHS. He is a Board Member of the Scarborough Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Institute where he works as a Senior Psychotherapy trainer. He has worked across all areas of adult Mental Health services with people who have experienced depression, anxiety, self harm, abuse, trauma, eating disorders, drug and alcohol difficulties, chronic pain, bereavement, relationship difficulties.
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If you’re struggling to cope with issues that are making life difficult for you, I can help you to navigate these challenges and support you to find helpful ways forward. Whatever the challenge you are facing, whether anxiety, anger or anxiety, lack of purpose, low mood, or the effects of past trauma, exploring the issue with a trained counsellor can help you to make sense of your experience. We will work together to better understand your challenge, then seek to identify helpful solutions that increase self-kindness, that challenge unhelpful thought patterns and promote your personal growth.
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IN PERSON, TELEPHONE AND ONLINE COUNSELLING AVAILABLE. I am an experienced, approachable, and non-judgmental counsellor, and I will work with you to assist you in resolving issues in your life. I am here to assist you in dealing with difficulties and finding a way forward. I offer counselling for INDIVIDUAL and COUPLES. I am BACP registered and accredited and work to their Code of Ethics Located in OSWESTRY; 20 minutes from SHREWSBURY, 20 minutes from WELSHPOOL Appointments are usually available within two days. Fees: individuals: £40 per hour; couples: £45. Concessions available for low income, students, etc.
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I offer a bespoke, creative therapy service tailored to the very individual needs of each of my clients. Although each client is unique, my clients are all motivated to change.
I offer a bespoke, creative therapy service tailored to the very individual needs of each of my clients. Although each client is unique, my clients are all motivated to change.
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I am a qualified psychotherapist having trained at the world renowned Tavistock and Port man NHS Trust. As well as running my own private practice I volunteered at Sutton Counselling & worked at an inpatient treatment centre for ex-service men and wo men dealing with PTSD. It is here, as well as a voluntary role with my local NHS IAPT service, that I gained extensive experience of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Because of this training & experience I am able to offer short and long term therapy using both psychodynamic and CBT methods. Online therapy has meant that I have worked successfully with clients across the globe
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Are you not feeling like you are getting the most out of life and feel somewhat stuck in some way? Maybe you notice that your over-reacting with certain people or when in certain places or situations? Do you avoid doing certain things due to overwhelming feelings? Are you feeling unhelpful amounts of guilt/shame, feel unsafe in someway or out of control? If so, I can help you work through these by tailoring your sessions to your individual needs so that you learn about your self, start working towards your goal(s) and then start become self-sufficient with regard to what life throws at you.
Are you not feeling like you are getting the most out of life and feel somewhat stuck in some way? Maybe you notice that your over-reacting with certain people or when in certain places or situations? Do you avoid doing certain things due to overwhelming feelings? Are you feeling unhelpful amounts of guilt/shame, feel unsafe in someway or out of control? If so, I can help you work through these by tailoring your sessions to your individual needs so that you learn about your self, start working towards your goal(s) and then start become self-sufficient with regard to what life throws at you.
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Virtual CBT Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Skelmersdale WN8 (Online Only)
As a Psychotherapist, I support clients with common mental health difficulties, including: Major Depressive Disorder; Perfectionism; Low Self-Esteem; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Hoarding Disorder; Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD); Social Anxiety Disorder; Health Anxiety Disorder; Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD); Panic Disorder; Specific Phobia; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); and more. So, if you are feeling low, lacking in motivation, are self-critical, engage in ritualistic behaviours, struggle with social interactions, have a lot of worries, or relive traumatic experiences, I can help you.
As a Psychotherapist, I support clients with common mental health difficulties, including: Major Depressive Disorder; Perfectionism; Low Self-Esteem; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Hoarding Disorder; Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD); Social Anxiety Disorder; Health Anxiety Disorder; Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD); Panic Disorder; Specific Phobia; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); and more. So, if you are feeling low, lacking in motivation, are self-critical, engage in ritualistic behaviours, struggle with social interactions, have a lot of worries, or relive traumatic experiences, I can help you.
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As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.