Manchester Psychotherapy

Therapy and Counselling in Manchester

 

Hello!  My Name is Ian Tomlinson and I am a therapist and counsellor working in Manchester.  The purpose of this site is to give you information about the counselling and therapy service I offer and also to act as a resource for anyone interested in self-improvement and changing their lives for the better.  

I work as a therapist in Manchester as a relationship counsellor for couples and as a therapist and counsellor for individuals.  

You don’t have to be looking for therapy to find this site useful. I like to blog about all things therapy.  Some of the posts are there to inform you of how I work with particular client groups, but there are also do it yourself therapy articles in my DIY section that you can read and implement right now- no therapist needed!  

Why come see me?   

Ah – the $64000 question!  Well, therapists are many and varied in their types, styles, temperament and ideologies so my advice would be to check a few out around Manchester if you are looking to work with one.   

As for me?  I’ve been involved with therapy and counselling since the mid 90′s and my interest and enthusiasm has only grown.  I have a certificate in counselling skills from Salford College and I am in advanced clinical training as a transactional analysis (TA) psychotherapist.  I am fully insured have regular supervision and I am a member of the ITA and the ITAA.   

Although TA is my principle modality, I am one of those people who, once interested in something will read, learn and accumulate as much knowledge as I can get my sticky little paws on.  As a result I incorporate techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into my individual therapy work and Imago Couples therapy into my couples work.  I do this because these techniques work and clients achieve their goals quicker using them.  

I have experience of working with a whole range of clients.  Issues I have worked with include anxiety, depression, anger management, issues around sexuality, weight problems and feelings of boredom and hopelessness. What ever you want to bring to me, I’m here to listen, give you hope and support, and I’ll challenge and direct at times too.  

I am based in Chorlton, South Manchester where there is probably more therapists to the square mile than anywhere else on the planet, but we’re a friendly lot so there’s not too much fighting for territory!  You can get to me easily from Didsbury, Old Trafford, Stretford, Cheadle, Sale and South Manchester, especially because I am close to Princess Parkway which runs through South Manchester to its centre.  

So, please check out the rest of my site where I hope you will find the answers to more specific questions you may be searching for.  If there is any way I can help you then don’t hesitate to contact me.  I email people back quickly thanks to my beloved iPhone!  If you want to ring me up or text that’s great too, you can get me on 07966 390857.  

Hope to hear from you soon,  

Ian 

Manchester Psychotherapy.  Therapy, Counselling, Hope.