Counselling
Counselling in Sale, Carrington and Altrincham,
Walk and Talk, online & Telephone
When Life Feels Overwhelming
Life can feel heavy when you’ve been holding everything together for so long. You may have spent years looking after everyone else, keeping things going, and now you’re left wondering:
“What about me? Who even am I anymore?”
Whether it’s anxiety that won’t switch off, the weight of grief, or a sense that you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way, you don’t have to go through this alone.
I offer a calm, confidential space where you can lay things down without judgement or pressure. Together, we gently untangle what’s been holding you back so you can start feeling more like yourself again.
People often come to me when they’re:
Anxious, overthinking or unable to switch off
Grieving or carrying heavy loss
Struggling with past trauma
Feeling lost or unsure who they are now
Exhausted from people pleasing
Stuck in the same relationship patterns
Calming Counselling Rooms in South Manchester
You might feel steadier in a calm therapy room, tucked away in a quiet pod, or moving gently outdoors with Walk & Talk. Everyone settles differently — you can choose whatever feels right for you.
Are you Struggling With?
Anxiety & Overthinking
When your mind won’t switch off
If you’re lying awake at 3am with your thoughts racing, you’re not alone. Anxiety has a way of making you feel like you’re on high alert all the time.
You might notice:
A tight or heavy feeling in your chest
Replaying conversations or worrying about what you “should” have done
Jumping to worst-case scenarios
Feeling restless, exhausted or unable to get a break
Anxiety isn’t weakness. It’s your mind and body trying to protect you — it’s just stuck in overdrive.
In counselling, we’ll work together to:
Understand what’s driving your anxiety
Learn practical ways to calm your mind and body
Untangle habits of overthinking and “what if” worries
Build a sense of inner steadiness and control
Bereavement & Loss
When everything feels different
Grief isn’t only about losing someone you love. It can also come from the loss of health, identity, relationships, routines or the life you imagined.
You might be:
Feeling numb one minute and overwhelmed the next
Struggling to “be strong” for others
Wondering if you’ll ever feel yourself again
Feeling guilty about things said or unsaid
Exhausted from holding it together
Grief isn’t something you “get over,” but you shouldn’t have to face it alone.
In counselling, we can:
Talk openly without needing to protect others’ feelings
Sit safely with sadness, anger or confusion
Make sense of the changes at your own pace
Honour what (or who) you’ve lost
- Notice small moments of light returning
Trauma & Inner Child Healing
When the past still affects the present
Trauma isn’t about the event — it’s about what happened inside you. It can shape how you trust, connect and feel safe in the world.
You might notice:
Feeling triggered easily
Difficulty relaxing or connecting
Memories or emotions appearing unexpectedly
Harsh self-criticism
Repeating patterns in relationships
These are protective responses — parts of you that learned how to survive.
In counselling, we will:
Explore how the past influences your present
Soothe the parts carrying old pain
Build grounding and safety
Reconnect with your inner child — the part needing comfort and acceptance
Help you put yourself back on the list
Untangle years of “shoulds”
Rebuild confidence and identity
Make space for your needs
Help you feel grounded and reconnected
Loss of Self & Life Changes
When you no longer recognise yourself
You may have spent years caring for others, doing what was expected and keeping everything running. Now something has shifted, and you’re not sure who you are anymore.
You might be noticing:
A quiet “Is this it?”
Feeling invisible
Struggling to make decisions
Deep tiredness
A longing to feel like yourself again
This isn’t failure — it’s change.
In counselling, we’ll:
Relationship Difficulties
When connection feels complicated
Relationships can be confusing or painful.
You might notice:
Difficulty expressing feelings
Putting others’ needs first
Avoiding conflict or reacting strongly
Repeating the same relationship patterns
Wanting closeness but feeling safer pulling away
These patterns often begin early in life.
In counselling, we’ll:
Explore the roots of your patterns
Build confidence expressing your needs
Learn calmer ways to handle conflict
Create healthier, safer connections
Low Self-Worth & People Pleasing
When you feel like you’re never enough
You’ve spent so long keeping the peace that you hardly recognise your own needs anymore.
You might be:
Drained or overlooked
Guilty when you put yourself first
Second-guessing yourself
Unsure who you are underneath it all
In counselling, we can:
Explore where these feelings come from
Gently challenge the guilt around saying “no”
Recognise your strengths
Build healthier boundaries
Strengthen your sense of self-worth
Next steps
If this sounds like what you need, I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can talk about what’s going on for you and how counselling might help.
Why now?
You’ve probably been coping on your own for a long time – pushing through, holding it all together, telling yourself “I’ll deal with it later.” But deep down, you might already know that nothing changes until you give yourself permission to.
Whether it’s anxiety that won’t switch off, grief that feels too heavy to carry alone, feeling lost in life’s changes, or years of putting yourself last… you don’t have to keep doing this the hard way.
Counselling is a place where you can:
Lay it all down without fear of judgment
Make sense of what’s been holding you back
Find steady ground again, even if you’ve felt lost for a while
Take small, manageable steps towards feeling more like yourself
You don’t need to wait until you’re “at breaking point” to ask for help. The sooner you start, the sooner things can feel lighter.
If any of this feels familiar, this is your sign to stop coping alone. You’re allowed to reach out. You’re allowed to be supported. And you’re allowed to feel better.
Book a free 20 minute intro call and take the first step towards feeling like you again.
I currently work with adults (18+)
You’re welcome to book a free 20-minute call (telephone or online) to see if we’re a good fit — no pressure or obligation.
- In-person sessions in Carrington (M31), Sale (M33), Altrincham (WA14),
- Online and telephone sessions
- Home visits
- Walk and Talk Therapy
- Reduced rates for students and those on low income. Please enquire.
If you’re curious, have questions, or just want to chat through how it works, feel free to get in touch.