Chmaine Robinson

Hello, my name is Ch'maine Robinson, a qualified Counsellor/psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I am an accredited member of The National Counselling and Hypnotherapy Societies (NCS, NHS).  I trained in counselling and psychotherapy after having had my own experiences and realising how great the benefits can be.   I always aim to develop a relationship of mutual trust, and empathy and welcome challenges that are explored at the client’s own pace. I do understand, first-hand, how daunting it is when you first experience therapy of any kind. All questions will be invited and explored to ensure you feel the most comfortable you can be.

I am experienced in working with areas such as GAD, anxiety, trauma, low-self-esteem, shame, grief, depression, attachments, dissociation, personality disorders, family issues, stress, phobias, separation, trauma, PTSD and more.

Psychotherapy:

Effective therapy reduces confusion and creates clarity, allowing you to make effective decisions leading to positive changes in your thoughts, attitudes and behaviours. Therapy sessions are not for advice-giving. They provide a space to talk, explore, sound things out and guide in coming to personal decisions and realisations. The aim is to enable you to feel more equipped to make your own choices, feel able to reach your own decisions and go forward with a greater sense of clarity and well-being.

Hypnotherapy:

Hypnotherapy is a complementary and holistic approach in which hypnosis is used to create a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility during which positive suggestions and guided imagery are used to help individuals deal with a variety of concerns and issues. These can include weight management, smoking, anxiety, phobias and more. Our subconscious is powerful and hypnotherapy can reach areas of the mind that hold deep routed beliefs and habits in order to bring about change for the better. 

Mindfulness:

Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the present moment, which one can develop through the practice of meditation and through other training such as grounding techniques and being present in any given moment. It means we are able to live in each moment rather than in the past or worrying about the future. 

Vision Board classes:

Vision boards are wonderful tools used to help clarify, concentrate, and maintain focus on specific life goals. Literally, a vision board is any sort of board on which you display images that represent whatever you want to be, do, or have in your life. Guidance is given on how to focus your attention and connect images in a meaningful way according to your goals.

Food Therapy classes:

Food as Therapy:  Direct connections can be made between how we feel and what we eat, between mood and food. Health guidelines would have us believe that eating well is primarily about nutrition. Not true. Eating well is primarily about preparing the right food for how you happen to be feeling. This is a tool that inspires you to make and then act on this link.

Creative Writing Classes:

Much of the research on writing and happiness deals with “expressive writing,” or jotting down what you think and how you feel. Even blogging “undoubtedly affords similar benefits” to private expressive writing in terms of therapeutic value. Expressive writing has also been linked to improved mood, well-being, and reduced stress levels for those who do it regularly.

Day, evening and weekend sessions can be offered according to appointment. 

I am available to hold sessions via Skype, Zoom, video and telephone. All are welcome, the important thing is that you are starting a new journey.

I am based at The Royal Exchange Building, St. Anns Square, Manchester. M2 7EF.  When coming to St Anns Square, the building number is 225, not the room. The building is located just off Old Bank Street between Watches of Switzerland and Annies tea rooms. Please contact me when you arrive to gain entry.

Please enquire for those interested in more practical sessions including:

Vision Board classes

Food therapy classes- prep and cook the stress away!

Group sessions available

• 65.00 per session
• 60.00 when block booking four or more sessions in the month
• 80.00 per couple
• 75 per couple when block booking four or more sessions in the month
• 110 family session (based on 4 members)
• From 15.00 per person for Vision board, creative writing & food therapy classes (groups)

Personal circumstances are considered alongside proof of benefits, student status and other

As a professional, I take continued personal development to be a very important part of my role. Therefore I do attend regular supervisions and monthly meetings to keep up to date on training and self- care.