Stephen Murphy BA. MA. PGCE. ETA. MBACP (Accred) Psychotherapist / Counsellor

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy

MA, BA.Hons, PGCE ETA

Member of: British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA)

European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA)

Committee member of Mantac (Manchester Transactional Analysis Committee)

I am a committee member of MANTAC (Manchester Transactional Analysis Conference). This is made up of volunteers who in June each year put on a one day conference for therapists / counsellors which provides a full day of varied speakers and 7 hours of CPD. You can find us at www.mantac.co.uk

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Stress in the workplace

Work life balance

Teacher coaching learning how to deal with work and personal life demands

Further information

Testimonials

Individual. Steve is a skilled and talented therapist, he has guided me through a difficult time with a professional and sensitive approach.

Couples. "When my husband and I first started sessions with Stephen, we were both filled with a lot of negative emotions, sadness, anger and helplessness. It was extremely challenging to persuade him to even start the counselling because of the negative associations, embarrassment and feelings that there was no point. However we did start the process and it was very positive at the start but quickly became an emotional rollercoaster and we would often leave feeling either really positive or extremely deflated.At times we questioned whether we could ever get through the other side and still be together. However we did understand that to deal with our problems, we had to address them, meaning we had to be honest and unearth alot of difficult memories.After a lot of hard work, we where really happy when we decided that the process had come to a natural end and it was now up to us to use the resources that Stephen had equipped us with to deal with our issues. We left the final session feeling really hopeful and although we understand there will still be difficulties ahead, we are now alot happier, we are kinder to each other, communicating better and planing our future together". K.W. & N.C

Individual Stress related client."I'd just like to start by saying a big thank you for the sessions we've had to date. They have been a fantastic eye opener and provided a valuable insight into the semantics behind some of my behaviour. I feel a whole lot different since we began our sessions and you have allowed me to think laterally and begin to focus on goals and living in the present.I have managed to attain some direction and happiness this last few months, it's been a difficult journey but I am doing well with work, I am focusing on my health and my mental health has improved which I will say is very much attributable to you." H.G.