Hi my name is Marianna and as an integrative counsellor, I am experienced with working with a diverse range of individuals. I have worked in the NHS for over 14 years skilled at facilitating positive change to groups and individuals of all ages. As a counsellor I have worked at Listening Ear Merseyside, The Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (RASA) and at The University of Liverpool. I currently work with a range of Employee Assistance Programmes and as an associate for North West Safe Haven Trauma Centre.

I have over twenty-five years’ experience working in the field of well-being as a mental health professional supporting clients with a variety of emotional and psychological difficulties. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse client demographic and as a result I harbour a deep appreciation of the uniqueness and individuality of my clients and the issues they bring to therapy. My approach to therapy is to respond to my clients as unique individuals and as such over the years I have developed skills that enable me to utilise a variety of therapeutic approaches. I have a particular interest in anxiety, low mood states and addictive behaviour. As a result I have been able to develop skills and resources to enable me deliver a therapeutic programme that facilitates an understanding of the root cause of emotional problems as well as the management of such issues. I work in a holistic fashion which nurtures strengths and individual potential.

To put quite simply, I feel that all individuals experience different levels of adversity and emotional pain at various moments in life. The extent to which we cope with this depends on factors ranging from our early experiences of nurturing, family and friendship groups, financial and social deprivation to our daily acts of self care and our values. When we come up against problems such as crippling self doubt, self attacking thoughts, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, panic and obsessional worrying, it is important that we should receive safe, effective and supportive help. I believe that offering people the opportunity to tell their story from wherever feels right, to understand their problems in detail and to decide the various directions to take is a form of self care. The majority of my professional experience has been withthe NHS as a psychologist working in the field of primary care mental health, hospital outpatients and Public Health for the last 10 years. This has involved developing and running self-management groups for managing common mental health difficulties and also helping GPs to identify early signs of depression in order to manage their symptoms sooner. My current role involves working in a team with Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Nurses and GPs to offer mental health treatment planning. I continue to work for the NHS in the main because I feel that this reflects the realities of life and the systems which continue to challenge us all.

Prior to retraining as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I was an Information Technology professional for 25 years where I learnt about the pressures and stresses of corporate life and the demands of meeting deadlines and targets. I am now a qualified and accredited psychotherapist with over 5000 hours of experience both in private practice and in the NHS where I work with people with a broad range of often complex presentations.

Hello, my name is Ann and I am a registered member of the BACP. I have significant experience in online counselling and as a result I firmly believe in its benefits. I have done online and phone counselling myself and I found it to be effective. I've worked with lots of people who have never experienced counselling before and I am aware that this can be an anxiety provoking and nervous experience. However, based on my experience I am of the opinion that the release of speaking about something which you may have kept private for a long time is extremely cathartic. If you've come this far, I can offer you confidential and encouraging support through whatever it is you wish to work through. You may not even know what that is! Just that it might be time to talk to someone. My previous career was in the corporate world where I worked for over fifteen years in the beer industry. I'm an American expatriate having first moved to London in 2004. One of my special areas of interest is helping American expat women adjust emotionally and psychologically with all the differences they face in the United Kingdom. I know because I faced the same challenges. In addition, I can work with any issue you wish to bring to me. As a registered member of BACP, I am committed to my continual personal and professional development and also work in accordance with their ethical framework for good practice.

Whether, individually, as a couple or as a family you have relationship issues then I can assist you in exploring and resolving them in a calm, reflective non-judgemental manner. I am a member of the BACP and have a MA in Relationship Therapy. I believe that many of the challenges or issues we my struggle to deal with are relational in nature or in origin and taking a broad view of how you feel about yourself relative to others and how you interact with others, particularly those closest to you, helps you understand and deal with these challenges.

I have nineteen years’ experience working with clients experiencing difficulties such chronic pain. This could be in the context of a variety of illnesses - fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, sciatica, whiplash, colitis, migraine and many more disorders. I offer a safe, caring and supportive space in which clients can work through their difficulties without fear of judgement. I utilise a variety of evidence based, clinically tested therapeutic interventions to ensure that my clients achieve symptom relief and stay symptom free for as long as possible. I also see clients struggling with anxiety, relationship breakdown, stress, abuse, bereavement , redundancy and life stage changes.

I offer support with low mood, depression, worry, anxiety, panic as well as relationship issues such as domestic violence, affairs or divorce. Similarly, I offer therapy for people impacted by trauma, loss or grief , work related difficulties, pregnancy, childbirth and life events/changes. Prior clients tell me I am compassionate, honest, culturally sensitive and down-to-earth in my approach. After studying Psychology, I worked in Adult Mental Health working with people experiencing huge change and emotional instability. Later, as a counsellor within a College setting I offered therapy to students managing bullying, exam stress, identity/relationship issues and self-harm. I have also worked as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist in the NHS providing brief therapy for people referred by their GP for mild-severe depression or anxiety. In addition, I have managed therapeutic teams and services supporting trainee counsellors and therapists working towards accreditation. Some of the settings I have worked in include: - Prison services - In-patient/outpatient Mental Health - Wellbeing Clinics - Colleges - Employment Services - Minority Community Groups - GP/NHS Clinics In additional to my private practice, I work as an online therapist supporting individuals referred by their GP/IAPT service for brief therapy. Areas I have experience and interest in are: - emotional and psychological wellbeing - personal development - sadness, sense of feeling stuck, lack of motivation and drive to include clinical depression - stress, anxiety, worry and panic to include physiological symptoms (irritability, panic attacks) - grief, loss and adjustment: bereavement, major life transition i.e. loss of job; child; parent - self identity: family role/status, cultural identity; self-esteem and self worth - self-regulation: difficulties in managing/experiencing emotions as well as self-harm - change or conflict in relationships: divorce, domestic violence, childbirth - Uncertainty/loss of direction - Expat issues

My name is Melanie and I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am passionate about what I do and I believe that counselling is very useful in bringing about change and improved well-being. I have experience working in primary care and for a local counselling service as a lead counsellor. I have also experience working for a specialist service providing therapy for those that have suffered traumatic life events. I run my private practice dealing with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, anger, grief and trauma. My approach to therapy is integrative and I also utilise some aspects of other theories such as CBT. I offer both short and long term sessions and provide a safe, supportive and confidential space to assist you in dealing with life’s challenges and difficulties. I am very passionate about my work as a counsellor and psychotherapist and I have witnessed the significant benefits on offer. I understand that taking the first step can be difficult but will also be the start of a rewarding journey.

I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and I have significant experience working in a diverse range of settings. I have worked as a counsellor in a group medical practice, a natural health centre and a London conservatoire. I obtained an MSc in integrative psychotherapy from the Metanoia institute in London. I am also a qualified musician and hold a Master’s degree in education. I provide supervision sessions for other therapists and I am also qualified to provide therapeutic work for children and young people. I work with clients in a collaborative manner utilising elements of mindfulness and Cognitive behavioural therapy in my practice. How long a client remains in therapy varies enormously. Some clients present with a specific issue which is dealt with relatively quickly while others may be in therapy for longer as they have a desire to alter well established patterns. I view therapy as a means of helping you to experience life more fully which includes satisfying and nurturing relationships, confident self-expression and deciding the course of your future. I provide therapy for individuals and couples of all ages. I offer face to face, telephone and online counselling and psychotherapy.