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Finding It Hard to Move On From What You’ve Been Through?
We help you feel safer, calmer, and more in control after difficult experiences.
When the Past Still Feels Present
PTSD can make it feel as though your mind and body are constantly on alert. Even when the traumatic event is over, the emotional impact can continue to affect your everyday life.
You may experience flashbacks, panic, nightmares, or intense anxiety. Certain places, sounds, or situations might trigger overwhelming emotions without warning. At times, it can feel exhausting trying to stay in control while carrying so much internally.
This can affect your sleep, relationships, confidence, and sense of safety — leaving you feeling disconnected from yourself and the world around you.
But healing is possible, and you do not have to go through it alone.
What Healing Can Begin To Look Like?
Recovery from PTSD isn’t about forgetting what happened — it’s about reducing the hold it has over your life.
Through our work together, you’ll begin to:
- Stay focused for longer without feeling overwhelmed
- Manage distractions and improve concentration
- Build simple systems that keep you organised and on track
- Follow through on tasks with more consistency
- Reduce stress, frustration, and mental overload
- Feel more confident in your abilities and decisions
Using EMDR Method For Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy widely recognised for its effectiveness in treating PTSD and trauma. It is endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess distressing memories that have become "stuck" — continuing to trigger emotional and physical responses long after the original event. Through a structured process of recalling these memories alongside bilateral stimulation, typically guided eye movements, the brain is able to reprocess and store traumatic memories in a healthier way. Over time, memories that once felt overwhelming lose their emotional intensity, allowing students to move forward with greater freedom and clarity.
Every student is individually assessed to determine whether EMDR is the right approach, either as a standalone treatment or alongside other therapies.
To find out whether EMDR is right for you, contact us to arrange an initial consultation.
Support That Moves at Your Pace
Trauma affects everyone differently, which is why therapy should never feel rushed or overwhelming.
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Frequent Asked Questions
Personalised one-on-one virtual sessions to help you manage anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions in a safe, judgment-free space.
What types of therapy do you offer?
At the core of our practice is the fact that we provide a bespoke custom-built solution to whatever challenges you are facing. The type of problem, how long you've been affected and your personality profile will all be considered when building your action plan. No two people are alike, so no two people can be helped with one ‘ solution to solve all problems’ approach. I conduct a one-to-one initial discussion with you to make sure we address the cause of your challenged not just put a sticking plaster over the obvious visible or not so visible problem.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes, absolutely. All therapy sessions are 100% confidential. Your privacy is a top priority, and nothing discussed in your session will be shared without your written consent, except in rare cases where there is a legal obligation to ensure your safety or the safety of others.
Do I need a referral to book a session?
No referral is needed. Getting a referral can take months and sometimes years before getting the help you need. It's hard enough for you to reach out. You can book a session directly without going through a doctor or any other professional. Just choose a time that works for you and get started, it's that simple.
What if I’m not sure I need therapy?
That’s completely okay. Many people feel uncertain at first. If you're experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, or just feel stuck, talking to a therapist can help you gain clarity. Even one session can provide valuable insight and support, you don’t need to have everything figured out before starting.
Do you work Online?
Yes. Secure video and in‑person in the Greater Manchester Area.
Are you strictly 12‑Step for addiction?
the 12 steps to addiction recovery are a well trodden path used by Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and more recently CODA the co-dependants anonymous organisation. It's effective in certain situations but sometimes we use other methods to achieve the progress more quickly or more effectively
How many sessions will I need?
Short‑term (6–12) for focused goals; longer‑term available for deeper work. We’ll review progress regularly.
Do you diagnose ADHD or Autism?
In many cases, you may already have been given a clinical analysis of your condition. If that's not the case and you just know “ something isn't right?” we can do a spectrum analysis and whist not a clinical analysis the psychological assessment often throws up a mixture of conditions which co-exist and I do find ‘labelling’ someone with a condition blinkers the less experienced therapist from looking at the bigger picture and addressing all the things that are contributing to your unhappiness.