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Counselling Services for Adults
Therapy is a space where you work with a trained and qualified professional to address mental, emotional and psychological worries. Our counsellors are trained to listen carefully and support you as you navigate your way forward.
On this page, you'll find Northwest counsellors, the type of work that they do and whether they can see you in person or online.
All agreed to our capped tiered pricing structure for their 50-minute sessions.
- Newly-qualified = £55
- Experienced = £70
- Specialised = £85
Whether you are experiencing mental health difficulties, finding yourself in a difficult life transition, stuck in uncomfortable relationship dynamics or wanting personal growth, you will find a compassionate professional ready.
Our Adult Counselling Associates
Catherine Ashbrook
What I can support with:
- General mental health issues: worry stress, anxiousness, depression,
- Work related issues: stress, work-life balance burnout
- Relationship challenges: boundaries, relational trauma, abusive relationships,
Sessions held in person at Buckshaw Village, Lancashire
Trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, sensory aware
Hi.
I am thrilled to say that I work with people of all ages – children, young people and adults.
In our work together,
- we start to find meaning from the things that have happened to us
- gain clarity about the issues that are affecting you and your life
- we look at strategies that will help you cope with the difficult times
Claire Scarlett
What I can support you with:
- General mental health issues: feeling sad, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, confidence and self-harm
- Anxieties: generalised, health anxiety, avoidance, social
- Neurodivergence issues such as high sensitivity, ADHD, autism and perfectionism
- Relationship issues: parenting, abusive relationships, separation, divorce and blended families
In-person sessions in Blackburn, Lancashire and Online sessions
Trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, sensory-aware
Sometimes we need someone to listen without judgement to help us find clarity and direction.
In our work together, I hope that you find that you can work through issues or difficulties in a way that you find helpful in your time. I use talking therapy mostly but welcome opportunities for play and creativity.
I have extensive experience of working with people of all ages. My person-centred approach allows them to explore issues freely. People who work with me have told me that they feel heard, respected and valued as we work together to identify what is important for growth and healing.
I have a special interest in neuro-affirming and sensorily aware practice. This helps with recognising opportunities for emotional regulation and the development of natural coping strategies.
Cristina Garcia-Hebson
Things I can support with:
- Overwhelm and Stress: anxiety, anger, despair, hopelessness, emptiness, low self-esteem and confidence issues
- Traumatic events: separation, bullying and abuse, refugee and asylum seeker trauma, loss and bereavement
- Significant life events: family changes, empty nest, aging, changing roles, redundancy,
In person sessions in Blackburn, Lancashire and online
Bilingual
An unexpected tragedy or a long-term recurring painful event might lead us to feel stuck, confused and lonely. Negative thoughts and emotions can take over. When we haven’t got anyone to talk to it can be difficult to find that inner peace.
I strongly believe that we all have a fountain of inner strength and wisdom which can guide us. Using talking therapies, art therapy techniques, play, solution-focused skills and CBT techniques, we will work towards better.
Dionne Fisk
Things I can support with:
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Abuse (historical and current)
• Bereavement, death and loss
• Stress
• identity issues
• Faith challenges
• Family difficulties
• Social challenges
• Poor mental health
Limited in-person sessions in Blackburn, Lancashire and Online
Accessing counselling can feel daunting and hard. We often put off making contact because we worry about where to begin telling our story, what might come up in the work, and whether we feel ready to deal with our struggles. Will I like the counsellor? Will I feel able to trust them? Will I be judged? All of these are normal thoughts and worries.
My encouragement to you is that counselling can be a useful way to work through difficulties and struggles and that being heard and understood can bring the healing you are looking for.
Emily Clarke
Things I can support with:
- Bereavement and loss
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-esteem
- Bullying
- Stress and burnout
In person sessions and online
Sometimes, life can feel overwhelming and challenging and we just need someone to truly listen to us and be alongside us so we aren't so alone in what we are dealing with.
I have many years of experience in listening to help on a wide range of topics including those listed on the left from my time working in the NHS, in schools, in the charity sector and in private practice.
What my clients tell me they appreciate about my way of working, though, is the way we work with care and gentleness so that we together every step of the way.
Francesca Snellgrove
Things I can support with:
- Sight loss
- A range of anxiety issues: generalised anxiety with and without panic attacks, overthinking, separation anxiety and social anxiety.
- Relationships: affairs and betrayals, loneliness, jealousy and bereavement.
- Work related issues: stress, redundancy.
In person sessions in Blackburn, Lancashire and online
Accredited Sight loss counsellor with the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
Hi.
Sometimes life can become overwhelming that causes a lot of racing thoughts and questions that are difficult to make sense of.
I don’t believe that all therapy needs to take a long time to be helpful or effective. Incorporating a future focused approach with a view that you are the best expert in your own life.
In our therapy sessions:
- we work out what is happening and how this is different to how you want life to be
- we delve, with care, into how you are feeling, making sense as we go
- we look at finding the strengths and resources that you can draw on as you move forward towards positive change
Gill Noble-Grey
Things I can support with:
- Making sense of feelings of anxiety, sadness, or uncertainty during times of change or transition.
- Reconnecting with your sense of self after experiences of emotional hurt or difficult relationships.
- Exploring challenges in relationships — whether with partners, family members, or children — and finding healthier ways to relate.
Online sessions and online in Ulverston, South Cumbria
Welcome — I’m really glad you’re here.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, uncertain, or confusing. You may be navigating a difficult chapter, trying to understand yourself better, or simply seeking space to pause and reflect. .
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out — we can work through things together, at your pace. Together, we might explore the past, present, and future — gently building a fuller picture of who you are and what you want life to look like.I value your individuality and trust in your capacity to grow and change in the ways that you want.
My role is to create a compassionate, authentic space where you can explore your experiences freely and feel truly heard, without fear of judgment or pressure.
My aim is for you to feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward with greater self-awareness and confidence.
Katie Haran
Things I can support with:
- Managing challenging relationships
- Issues that have you questioning identity, belonging and purpose
- Low mood and anxiety caused by educational challenges
Online sessions
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, anxious, or like you aren't really sure who you are right now? Perhaps life has started feeling like you're living for everyone else rather than yourself?
I understand that life can feel incredibly complicated and overwhelming at time. Bringing empathy, authenticity and deep respect of your lived experiences, I aim to listen to your story not least because I know, first hand, how important and powerful this is to therapeutic healing. Having your voice truly heard is essential to connecting with yourself, healing the past and to creating the future you deserve.
Through extensive experience of working with young adults, I bring a solid understanding wellbeing practices and the value of a trauma-informed approach in exploring low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, confusion. Making therapy unique to you through my integrative therapeutic approach, we’ll collaborate to find strategies and ways forward at a pace that feel right for you.
Linsey Bailey-Rowles
Things I can support with:
- Exploring your identity and making sense of who you are, including experiences of late diagnosis of Autism or ADHD.
- Finding ways to manage the challenges of trauma, anxiety, & chronic health conditions such as Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, POTS, FND, or hEDS.
- Navigating relationships & relational issues
- Building self-awareness, confidence, and self-worth, learning to value yourself beyond productivity or other people’s expectations.
Online sessions
Qualifed EMDR Trauma Therapist, Neuro-affirming
Hello. I am a counsellor and trauma therapist. I am also neurodivergent, brining both my lived experience and professional training into the work I do.
I understand, first hand, how complex and layered life can be when living with things like anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, Autism, ADHD or navigating big life stages such as parenting, menopause and identity within the LGBTQIA+ community.
My approach is grounded in compassion, inclusivity and kindness. Working in a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed way, we’ll move at your pace in a space where you’ll hopefully feel supported, respected and valued. Creating change that feels realistic and sustainable in your day-to-day life.
Louise Haworth
Things I can support with:
- Bereavement and loss
- Family and relationship problems
- Abuse
- Anxiety, depression, low self esteem.
- Health problems
- Struggle with change and lack of motivation
- Stress and burnout
Online sessions and in-person, Bury
Provider of Accredited Therapy Dog
It is important to me to create a space where my clients feel supported, heard, valued and empowered. I enjoy being able to walk with people through their difficulties and providing a safe space for them to talk through difficult issues. My therapy dog at times also comes into the space to help provide some reassurance and comfort to clients (on request).
I have many years of supporting both adults and children, working within NHS services, private practice, schools and the voluntary sector.
Louise Wilkinson
Things I can support with:
- Generalised mental health issues: feeling sad, anxiety, depression, low confidence, self-harm, stress, overwhelm and the impact of adverse childhood experiences
- Issues related to Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia, including high sensitivity, low self-esteem and perfectionism, late diagnosis and self-identification
- Family + relationship issues including loneliness, abuse, separation, divorce, and blended families
- Addiction issues: Alcohol and drug misuse
In person sessions in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester
Neuro-affirming therapist with lived experience, Alcohol and substance misuse therapist.
Hi. I’m glad you’ve found me and I hope I can be of help to you.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I understand the lived experience of navigating a world that often misunderstands difference. My practice is a rooted in a belief that neurodivergence is a natural and valuable variation, not a deficit.
I have a long career and - as you can see by the list of things I can support with - a lot of therapeutic practice. My focus is to provide neurodivergent-affirming, compassionate and creative counselling . I'm here to help people feel seen, heard, supported and empowered.
Samantha Crapnell
Things I can support with:
- Making sense if/when you feel lost in yourself. For example, anxiety, depression and confusion caused by life stage changes, loss of confidence
- Rebuilding a sense of identity following emotional abuse or difficult relationships.
- Dealing with stressful, difficult or challenging relationships with parents, children or others.
- Working with issues that are related to neurodivergence. Perhaps you are questioning traits, wondering about diagnosis, or have received a diagnosis and are left wondering, ‘Now what?’
In-person sessions in Blackburn, Lancashire and Online sessions
Neuro-affirming practitioner with lived experience, trauma-informed, sensory awareness, therapeutic coaching
Welcome — I’m glad you’re here. Life can be confusing and hard to make sense of sometimes. You might be feeling stuck, lost, or unsure about what’s next. Whatever has brought you here, therapy and therapeutic coaching can be a place to slow down, talk things through, and start finding your way forward.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out.
I care deeply about you feeling that you can be yourself in our therapy room — without pressure or judgment. In this authentic space, we can work together to explore the topics that matter most in your life.
It might be that you want to use therapy to make changes to your life, to find more satisfaction with the life that you are living, or to let go of something from your past that doesn’t serve you anymore. Our conversations are focused on the past, present and future, building a jigsaw about what you know about yourself and what you want life to be like.
Shagufta Qadir
Things I can support with:
- General mental health such including anxiety, depression, low mood, anger, low self-esteem
- Relationship struggles including communication issues, affairs and betrayals, abusive behaviours and events, separations and divorce
- Life changing events: such as redundancy, grief and loss, diagnoses including cancer support (Macmillan) and end-of-life .
In-person sessions in Blackburn, Lancashire and Online sessions
South Asian Ethnicity Female Psychotherapist
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step. Finding the right therapist matters. Our conversations are focused on the past, present and future, building a jigsaw about what you know about yourself and what you want life to be like.
Wendy Cooke
Things I can support with:
- Bereavement
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Emotional difficulties
- Neurodivergence related concerns
- Change
In-person sessions in Blackburn, Lancashire and Online sessions
Neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, sensory aware
Hello. What can you expect during therapy sessions with me?
We are all individuals with different ways of experiencing what can, on the surface be common events. Therefore, I listen carefully, adapting how I work to suit You so that you can explore whatever it is that has brought you to therapy at your pace.
I have worked with adults of all ages and the feedback I receive is that I bring warmth to sessions in a way that lets clients know that I care about them.
