About me
Are anxiety, intrusive thoughts, past experiences or relationship difficulties making life feel overwhelming?
You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, struggling with low self-esteem, finding relationships difficult, or carrying the impact of trauma from your past. You may appear to be coping on the outside while feeling exhausted internally.
Whatever brings you here, I want you to know that you are not broken, and you do not need fixing.
I'm Andy, a BACP registered counsellor offering counselling in Manchester, Stockport and online throughout the UK. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma, family estrangement, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and the emotional impact of challenging life experiences.
Having experienced my own struggles with anxiety and trauma, I understand how isolating and overwhelming these experiences can feel. Alongside my private practice work, I have supported people through a pioneering community-based counselling project working in partnership with social housing providers across Greater Manchester. This experience has given me extensive insight into the impact that trauma, stress, isolation, loss, family difficulties and life-changing events can have on our emotional wellbeing.
How I Work
My counselling approach is warm, compassionate and non-judgemental.
I believe that one of the most important factors in successful therapy is the relationship between counsellor and client. Feeling safe, accepted and understood creates the foundation for meaningful change.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches while maintaining a person-centred foundation. My work is trauma-informed and tailored to your individual needs, helping you better understand your experiences and develop a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
Together we can explore:
Anxiety and excessive worry
OCD and intrusive thoughts
Trauma and Complex PTSD
Family estrangement
Relationship difficulties
Low self-esteem and self-confidence
Attachment issues
Emotional overwhelm and stress
LGBTQ+ experiences and identity
Life transitions and personal growth
Support for Anxiety and OCD
Many of the people I work with experience anxiety that feels difficult to control. This may show up as constant worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety or a persistent sense that something bad might happen.
I also support people experiencing OCD, intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. These experiences can often feel frightening, confusing and isolating. Through counselling, we can work together to better understand what lies beneath these thoughts and fears while developing a more compassionate and manageable relationship with them.
Trauma and Relationships
Past experiences can affect how we view ourselves, relate to others and navigate the world around us.
Whether you have experienced childhood trauma, difficult family relationships, emotional abuse, family estrangement or significant life events, counselling can provide a safe space to process your experiences and understand how they may still be affecting you today.
Together we can work towards developing greater self-awareness, healthier boundaries and more fulfilling relationships.
What to Expect in Our First Session
Taking the first step can feel daunting, which is why I offer a free 15-minute introductory call.
This gives us an opportunity to discuss what is bringing you to counselling, ask any questions you may have and explore whether we feel like the right fit to work together.
Should you decide to proceed, our first session will focus on understanding your experiences, exploring your goals and beginning to establish a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.
Why Clients Choose to Work With Me
- Warm, compassionate and down-to-earth approach
- BACP Registered Member (MBACP)
- Trauma-informed practice
- Personal understanding of anxiety and trauma
- Experience working within community mental health initiatives
- Face-to-face counselling in Manchester and Stockport
- Secure online counselling across the UK
- Evening and weekend appointments available
- Inclusive and LGBTQ+ affirming practice
Locations
I offer counselling from comfortable spaces in:
Chorlton, Manchester
Bramhall, Stockport
I also work with clients from surrounding areas including Didsbury, Withington, Sale, Altrincham, Cheadle, Heaton Moor, Heaton Mersey, Wilmslow and across the UK through online counselling.
Taking the Next Step
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to cope with anxiety, trauma, OCD or relationship difficulties, you don't have to face it alone.
You're welcome to get in touch for a free introductory conversation where we can explore how counselling may be able to help.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold experience & training in the provision of counselling services to those suffering from anxiety related issues, the LGBTQ+ community, family estrangement and relationship issues.
Having worked in private practise and on a community based project with Housing providers in Greater Manchester I have gained significant experience in helping clients with issues stemming from trauma and anxiety.
Qualifications include:
- Level 3 certificate in counselling studies (BACP)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic counselling (BACP) Counselling Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body - CPCAB.
- Certificate in applying attachment theory in counselling
- Certificate in working with the inner child
- BACP award in delivering online therapeutic services.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I find an increasing number of male clients coming to my counselling practise for support with anxiety & relationship related issues. I have specific experience in supporting male clients both younger and older who have previously been reluctant to reach out for counselling support.
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15-20 minute call to give us the opportunity to talk through working together prior to booking your first session.
Please contact for availability. I also provide sessions in the evenings and weekends.
I provide online sessions via secure video link which are available at £45 per 60 minute session.
In person sessions are available at £60 per 60 minute session at premises in Chorlton, Manchester and Bramhall, Cheshire. If you are currently unemployed, a student or struggle to access counselling due to financial issues please let me know and I will do my best to enable us to work together.
When I work
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