Compassionate Counselling For Anxiety

integrative COUNSELLING IN Manchester & Cheshire

Welcome to Clear Minds Counselling Manchester

Compassionate & experienced understanding from both sides of the therapist couch

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Hi, I'm Andy. I'm a counsellor, and I offer support for for adults and young adults struggling with anxiety

Welcome

However you find yourself as you land on this page, whether you feel like you're spiralling and your mind and body are out of control or if you just don't understand what you're going through, it's ok. You're not 'broken' and you don't need to be 'fixed'.

I've been there. On both sides of the counselling relationship. From periods of my own struggle to helping clients through theirs.

My counselling space is somewhere you can feel safe and heard.

I strongly believe that the relationship we build together - being able to trust, talk openly and be honest - is one of the most important parts of healing.


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Relational Counselling in Manchester

I believe that everyone deserves access to professional mental health support in a safe, confidential, and compassionate environment. My mission is to help individuals overcome challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through tailored, relational counselling sessions.

Experience & qualifications

Following a career in the private sector I have worked with Manchester Mind, MSV housing and Southway Housing trust to deliver talking therapies across social housing communities alongside my private practise.

Having retrained as a counsellor I have so far accrued the following qualifications.

BACP Approved Level 2 & 3 certificate in counselling studies.

BACP approved Level 4 diploma in therapeutic counselling.

Certificate in applying attachment theory in counselling.

Certificate in working with the inner child.

BACP certificate in trauma informed practise.


Integrative Counselling Support

I am committed to providing a high-quality private counselling service that empowers you to take control of your mental well-being. Every person I see is a unique individual and you deserve a counselling approach designed to meet your specific needs. My practice is built on an integrative approach, prioritising our relationship as key in unlocking whatever it is you may be stuck with currently.

What issues can I help with?

People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:

Depression

Anxiety

Panic attacks

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Grief & Bereavement

Relationship problems with family or friends

Problems with confidence or self-esteem

Issues relating to sexuality

Feelings of stress

Problems with addiction

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Testimonials

“Andy is very professional and skilled in his role. He has all the prerequisite skills and personality traits that suit the role really well. He's an excellent listener and is very empathic, compassionate, understanding, perceptive, and supportive. He's also very open-minded, non-judgemental, and trust-worthy; I know I can talk to him about any problems, big or small, and he will listen and understand. 


It has been very useful to talk about things to a counsellor, and to hear your insights on things. You have helped me to gain a more compassionate understanding of myself and my problems, which has given me a new sense of self-worth, confidence, and motivation in turn. 


I have attended various forms of therapy over the years due to complex mental health conditions, and I can say that counselling with Andy has been one of the most helpful.


Thank you again - I wasn't sure if it would be helpful when I applied but thought I'd give it a go, and I'm so glad I did”

Client

“Andy has been a huge help. Our sessions have had a very positive impact on my mental health and have really supported me in navigating some of the issues I’ve been facing.

I have nothing but positive feedback to share. I was really anxious about starting therapy, especially with a male but Andy has created a safe and comfortable space for me to open up about my trauma and ongoing mental health struggles. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to have these sessions and for the support provided.

 

Thank you so much,”

Client

“My counselling sessions are going really well, and they are helping me so much. My counsellor Andy is really good, I have not been able to open up to anyone before, even my family, Andy has put me at ease and I feel like I can talk to him, so for the first time in a long time I have been able to talk. I cannot thank you enough for getting me this counselling”

Client

“You really helped me so much during our counselling sessions and I’m genuinely so grateful for your compassion, understanding, and for giving me a safe space to open up about everything. It made such a difference to me.


I truly wish you the best in your career, you deserve it.


I honestly don’t think I could’ve got through the last year without the support and clarity I gained in our sessions. So thank you again for helping make things feel a little lighter when I needed it most.”

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My location

I work from Manchester and Bramhall seeing clients from across Greater Manchester & Cheshire.

Full addresses of locations can be provided following enquiry.


In addition to face-to-face therapy, I also offer telephone counselling and online sessions for clients across Greater Manchester and beyond via Zoom or Teams. Contact me to find out more about how online therapy works.

Fees & availability

Before we start working together it's important that you are comfortable with your decision to move forward. I offer a 15 minute free of charge initial call so that we can talk through what you need from counselling, my approach as a counsellor and to make sure you're ready to commit to our first session.

My Fee for individual therapy is £65 for a 60 minute in person session and £50 for a 50-60 minute remote session via video call or telephone.

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Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.


You can also call me on +44 7869147792 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.


All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.

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