Deborah Boardman

As a former NHS professional having worked for 30 years as a nurse, firstly as a general nurse and then predominantly as a mental health nurse, I have always been aware of, and interested in, the relationship between emotional and physical well-being. It is now widely acknowledged that the state of our mind and emotions impacts on our physical state, with our bodies often expressing emotional distress as some form of ill health or disease. It is not uncommon either for unwanted behaviours like smoking, drinking or eating to excess, or other forms of compulsive and addictive behaviours to become problematic when emotional issues are not addressed effectively.

I have a genuine interest in what makes human beings 'tick', so to speak, and have undertaken life-long learning in relation to this. I believe that this has enabled me to offer an evidence based, highly effective holistic way of working with individuals experiencing difficulties with a wide range of issues. I have a robust underpinning philosophy which draws on the latest neuro-psycho-biological knowledge we possess; adopting a holistic approach that takes into account the links between emotional and physical well-being and our environment, drawing on our understanding of 'emotional intelligence' and 'mindfulness' principles.

During my career, I have worked in a variety of specialist areas enabling me to gain an extensive range of experience and skills:

• All common mental health problems; including anxiety/stress issues, depression and low mood, loss, grief and adjustment issues.

• Unwanted and unhelpful behaviour, including anger management issues, compulsive and/or addictive behaviour, including alcohol misuse.

• Issues/difficulties with low self esteem, low confidence and decision making/problem solving.

• Complex or multi-layered issues including trauma, phobias and fear-based experiences.

I am able to offer psychological therapy to clients aged 18 and over - (no upper age limit) who wish to make changes and are ready to work with me to help them to achieve this.

I do not believe that 'one size fits all'; I think it is important to offer a flexible integrative approach that adapts to the need of the individual.

Problems with motivation regarding making changes.

Difficulty or inability to break unwanted habitual behaviour.

Working with the mind, body, spirit connection to facilitate our innate ability to self -heal using different forms of energy psychology.

Initial session may be up to 90 mins @ £75.00

I hour session @ £60.00

Practice settings are in pleasant and comfortable private therapy rooms with disabled access.

Face to Face appointments are always preferable.  However, should the need arise, appointments on-line via zoom can be arranged.

Street parking is available at Oldham venue to the side and back of the building.

Street parking and car park at reasonable rates close by to Ashton Under Lyne venue.

Audenshaw base is situated opposite tram stop and is close to M60 junction 23.
Free parking and street parking is available close by.

Please note I also practice from - Reborn Holistics and Health Spa, 264 Manchester Road, Audenshaw M34 5GJ

I am registered with Human Givens Institute MHGI - 108960 (www.hgi.org.uk) and General Hypnotherapy Register - 6379 (www.general-hypnotherapy-register.com)

I possess current Enhanced Certificate - Disclosure and Barring Service. (formerly CRB)

If you would like to enquire further, make an appointment or discuss what you hope to get out of therapy, please ring or email me - I look forward to hearing from you.