Cecelia Bayliss-Conway

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About me

I’m a therapist based in Manchester City Centre, offering remote sessions across the UK. I provide both short-term and long-term therapy tailored to your unique needs, supporting clients with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and abuse.

While I have a particular passion for supporting individuals in the neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities, I work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. I aim to create a safe, culturally-informed, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and experiences. My priority is to empower you to build greater self-awareness and autonomy, guiding you through your personal journey of growth.

Therapy is about more than just talking—it’s about fostering a nurturing relationship built on empathy and genuineness. Together, we can work through challenges that may feel confusing or overwhelming, helping you feel more confident and ready to make meaningful changes in your life.

I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting, and choosing the right therapist is a big decision. If you're unsure or just want to know more about how we could work together, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am the Clinical Lead for a counselling charity and a qualified psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, with seven years of experience in both therapeutic and clinical management roles.

In addition to managing my own private practice, I collaborate with various mental health and wellbeing organisations.

I am passionate about making mental health care accessible to all and am dedicated to supporting clients with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, bereavement, work-related stress, relationship challenges, trauma, abuse, and women’s health issues (PMDD, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis). I offer both short-term and long-term therapy to help clients achieve their personal growth and healing.

Qualifications:

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision – The Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy
  • Masters Degree in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (MA/Level 7) – The University of Nottingham
  • Psychology BSc – Nottingham Trent University
  • Critical Incident Debriefing – Psychotherapy for Healthcare Ltd

Memberships and Certifications:

  • Professional Accredited Member, National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
  • Registered Member, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
  • Enhanced DBS Certification
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (Level 3)
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Children and Young People (Level 3)

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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).

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£45.00 - £70.00

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed
  • check_circle Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Health Assured
  • check_circle Aviva
  • check_circle Vitality
  • check_circle BUPA

Additional information

I offer both face-to-face, online (video) and telephone counselling. I offer a free 20 minute initial telephone consultation.

  • 50-minute face-to-face session: £70
  • 50-minute online/telephone session: £60

I do offer concession rates for students or those who are unemployed or are on low income. Please feel free to contact me to discuss this further.

I accept both bank transfers or cash payments.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
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I have flexible availability across the week (including evenings)

Further information

Please contact me for further details and rates for on-site Critical Incident Debriefing.

Old Bank Street, St Ann's Square, Manchester, M2 7DD

London, Greater London, SW11

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

Friendly and supportive humanistic and Integrative supervisor for Counsellors and Psychotherapists working with adults (18+)

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Cecelia Bayliss-Conway
Cecelia Bayliss-Conway