Trauma-Informed Therapy in Manchester and Online Across the UK
Past experiences can continue to have an impact long after they’ve happened, sometimes in ways that aren’t immediately obvious.
You might notice strong reactions to certain situations, feel on edge, or find yourself repeating patterns that are difficult to understand or shift.
When past experiences still affect the present
Trauma doesn’t always look the way people expect.
It can be linked to a single event, or to experiences over time that have shaped how you feel, think, and respond.
You might notice things like:
Feeling on edge, anxious, or easily overwhelmed
Difficulty relaxing or feeling safe
Strong emotional reactions that feel hard to manage
Patterns in relationships that feel difficult to change
Feeling disconnected or emotionally numb
A trauma-informed approach
I work in a trauma-informed way, which means we go at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.
There’s no expectation to revisit or talk about anything before you’re ready.
The focus is on helping you understand your experiences and how they continue to affect you, while building a sense of stability and clarity in the present.
How therapy can help
Therapy offers a space to begin making sense of what’s going on beneath the surface.
Rather than pushing for quick change, we work gradually to understand patterns, responses, and emotional experiences, allowing things to shift over time.
This might involve:
Understanding how past experiences are shaping current patterns
Noticing emotional and physical responses to different situations
Developing a greater sense of safety, awareness, and control
My approach
My approach is calm, collaborative, and focused on helping you make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface.
I have specific training in trauma-informed approaches and work in a way that prioritises safety, pacing, and respect for your individual experience.
I work in an integrative way, drawing from different approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
The aim isn’t just to cope, but to develop a clearer understanding of yourself and create meaningful, lasting change.
Working together
I offer therapy both in Manchester and online across the UK.
Many clients choose to work online, finding it just as effective while offering greater flexibility and consistency.
You can choose to work with me either in person in Manchester or online, whichever feels most comfortable for you.
Option 1: Therapy in Manchester
In-person sessions based in Manchester city centre, offering a private and consistent space to talk
Option 2: Online Across the UK
Flexible, confidential sessions via secure video - accessible wherever you are.
Get in Touch
If you're considering starting therapy, you're welcome to arrange a free consultation.
This gives us a chance to briefly discuss what you're experiencing and whether working together feels like the right fit.
I work with clients both in Manchester and online across the UK