Manchester's leading private counselling & therapy service
Welcome to Manchester Counselling. If you’re looking for local support, we offer in-person or online counselling, therapy and CBT services at locations convenient to you.
Welcome to Manchester Counselling. If you’re looking for local support, we offer in-person or online counselling, therapy and CBT services at locations convenient to you.
How would you like to begin?
Select your therapy type
All therapists are members or accredited practitioners of one of the following professional bodies.
Manchester's leading private counselling & therapy service
Welcome to Manchester Counselling.
If you’re looking for local support, we offerin-person or online counselling, therapy and CBT services at locations convenient to you.
Let us provide your best-fit therapist for in-person or online sessions across Manchester.
Manchester-based therapy with flexible sessions and affordable pricing - starting from just £45.
How would you like to begin?
Select your therapy type
Matching Guarantee
Our therapists are members or accredited practitioners of the following professional bodies
Welcome to Manchester Counselling
Welcome to Manchester Counselling
We're a team of local counsellors and psychotherapists who believe finding the right therapist shouldn't feel overwhelming. Our trained therapy advisors take care of the matching process for you - understanding your needs, recommending the best fit from our Manchester-based team, and booking your first appointment quickly. Whether you'd prefer to meet in person or online, we guide you from that initial referral through to your first session with clear communication and genuine support.
Finding the right therapist shouldn't feel overwhelming. Our trained therapy advisors handle the matching for you - understanding your needs, recommending the right therapist, and booking your first appointment quickly. Whether in person or online, we guide you from referral to first session with clear support every step of the way.
Sessions delivered to date
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Counsellors & therapists
Support that starts with the right fit
Support that starts with the right fit
Why scroll through endless profiles when you can be thoughtfully matched with the right therapist? We handle the hard part so you can start with confidence.
We handle the hard part so you can start with confidence.
Searching Directories
Endless scrolling and comparing profiles
Endless scrolling and comparing profiles
Endless scrolling and comparing profiles
Little guidance on who fits
Little guidance on who fits
Little guidance on who fits
Chasing replies and availability
Chasing replies and availability
Chasing replies and availability
Unclear pricing
Unclear pricing
Unclear pricing
No protection if you need to switch
No protection if you need to switch
No protection if you need to switch
Our Matching Service
Our Matching Service
Our Matching Service
We identify the right therapist
We identify the right therapist
We identify the right therapist
Matching based on your needs and goals
Matching based on your needs and goals
Matching based on your needs and goals
Appointments offered quickly
Appointments offered quickly
Appointments offered quickly
Clear session fees upfront
Clear session fees upfront
Clear session fees upfront
We offer a Matching Guarantee
We offer a Matching Guarantee
We offer a Matching Guarantee
Do you need support right now?
Do you need support right now?
Take a short self-test to see if counselling might make a difference.
Take a short self-test to see if counselling might make a difference.
This short self-test explores whether therapy could be helpful for you right now. It isn't a diagnosis, but it can help you decide next steps.
This short self-test explores whether therapy could be helpful for you right now. It isn't a diagnosis, but it can help you decide next steps.
This short self-test explores whether therapy could be helpful for you right now. It isn't a diagnosis, but it can help you decide next steps.
Your questions, answered.
Your questions, answered.
Answers to common questions about starting therapy and how we support you.
What services does Manchester Counselling offer?
Manchester Counselling provides professional counselling and psychotherapy for adults and couples. We support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, self esteem, and work related pressures. Sessions are available in person across Manchester and Greater Manchester, as well as online by video or by phone. We match you with a therapist whose training, approach, and availability fit your needs, and all practitioners are members of recognised professional bodies such as BACP, UKPC and NCPS.
Do I need a GP referral to start therapy?
No. Manchester Counselling is a private service, so you can begin without a GP referral or diagnosis. This also means you can start as soon as an appointment is available, rather than waiting on NHS referral pathways.
How does the matching process work?
You complete a short referral form and tell us what you are looking for, such as the issue, format, location, and preferred appointment times. We then match you with a therapist whose training, approach, and availability fit your needs. If anything is unclear, we will contact you to confirm details before introducing a therapist.
Are your therapists local to Manchester?
Yes. We are a Manchester based service with in person appointments available across Greater Manchester, alongside online and phone options. If you prefer in person sessions, we will match you with a therapist who can see you locally.
Are your therapists qualified and regulated?
Our therapists are trained and experienced practitioners who are members of recognised professional bodies such as BACP and NCPS. This means they work to professional standards, including ethics, confidentiality, and ongoing development.
How much does therapy cost and how do payments work?
Individual sessions are £55 for online appointments and £60 for in-person sessions. Couples sessions are £85. You pay per session with no packages or subscriptions required. The session fee is always shown before you book.
What if I do not know what type of therapy I need?
That is common. You do not need to choose a model or label your problem. Tell us what you are experiencing and what you want to improve, and we will match you with someone suited to that, then refine the focus with you in the first session.
What if my therapist is not the right fit?
You can change therapists. If it does not feel right after the initial assessment, we will offer an alternative match. Your first session with the new therapist is included at no extra cost under our Matching Guarantee.
What services does Manchester Counselling offer?
Manchester Counselling provides professional counselling and psychotherapy for adults and couples. We support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, self esteem, and work related pressures. Sessions are available in person across Manchester and Greater Manchester, as well as online by video or by phone. We match you with a therapist whose training, approach, and availability fit your needs, and all practitioners are members of recognised professional bodies such as BACP, UKPC and NCPS.
Do I need a GP referral to start therapy?
No. Manchester Counselling is a private service, so you can begin without a GP referral or diagnosis. This also means you can start as soon as an appointment is available, rather than waiting on NHS referral pathways.
How does the matching process work?
You complete a short referral form and tell us what you are looking for, such as the issue, format, location, and preferred appointment times. We then match you with a therapist whose training, approach, and availability fit your needs. If anything is unclear, we will contact you to confirm details before introducing a therapist.
Are your therapists local to Manchester?
Yes. We are a Manchester based service with in person appointments available across Greater Manchester, alongside online and phone options. If you prefer in person sessions, we will match you with a therapist who can see you locally.
Are your therapists qualified and regulated?
Our therapists are trained and experienced practitioners who are members of recognised professional bodies such as BACP and NCPS. This means they work to professional standards, including ethics, confidentiality, and ongoing development.
How much does therapy cost and how do payments work?
Individual sessions are £55 for online appointments and £60 for in-person sessions. Couples sessions are £85. You pay per session with no packages or subscriptions required. The session fee is always shown before you book.
What if I do not know what type of therapy I need?
That is common. You do not need to choose a model or label your problem. Tell us what you are experiencing and what you want to improve, and we will match you with someone suited to that, then refine the focus with you in the first session.
What if my therapist is not the right fit?
You can change therapists. If it does not feel right after the initial assessment, we will offer an alternative match. Your first session with the new therapist is included at no extra cost under our Matching Guarantee.
Message us anytime.
Message us anytime.
Ask anything about starting therapy, fees, or choosing a therapist. We will reply with clear next steps.
Message us anytime.
Ask anything about starting therapy, fees, or choosing a therapist. We will reply with clear next steps.
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Practical advice and insights to help you navigate therapy, relationships, and mental wellbeing.
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Practical advice and insights to help you navigate therapy, relationships, and mental wellbeing.
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Practical advice and insights to help you navigate therapy, relationships, and mental wellbeing.
Your questions, answered.
Answers to common questions about starting therapy and how we support you.
What services does Manchester Counselling offer?
How do I begin counselling?
How much do sessions cost?
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
What happens in my first session?
Can I switch therapists if needed?
Can therapy help me if it’s my first time?
Can I refer someone else for counselling services?
Answers to common questions about starting therapy and how we support you.
Answers to common questions about starting therapy and how we support you.
What services does Manchester Counselling offer?
Manchester Counselling provides professional counselling and psychotherapy for adults and couples. We support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, self esteem, and work related pressures. Sessions are available in person across Manchester and Greater Manchester, as well as online by video or by phone. We match you with a therapist whose training, approach, and availability fit your needs, and all practitioners are members of recognised professional bodies such as BACP, UKPC and NCPS.
Do I need a GP referral to start therapy?
No. Manchester Counselling is a private service, so you can begin without a GP referral or diagnosis. This also means you can start as soon as an appointment is available, rather than waiting on NHS referral pathways.
How does the matching process work?
You complete a short referral form and tell us what you are looking for, such as the issue, format, location, and preferred appointment times. We then match you with a therapist whose training, approach, and availability fit your needs. If anything is unclear, we will contact you to confirm details before introducing a therapist.
Are your therapists local to Manchester?
Yes. We are a Manchester based service with in person appointments available across Greater Manchester, alongside online and phone options. If you prefer in person sessions, we will match you with a therapist who can see you locally.
Are your therapists qualified and regulated?
Our therapists are trained and experienced practitioners who are members of recognised professional bodies such as BACP and NCPS. This means they work to professional standards, including ethics, confidentiality, and ongoing development.
How much does therapy cost and how do payments work?
Individual sessions are £55 and couples sessions are £85. You pay per session. There are no packages or subscriptions. You will always see the session fee before you book.
What if I do not know what type of therapy I need?
That is common. You do not need to choose a model or label your problem. Tell us what you are experiencing and what you want to improve, and we will match you with someone suited to that, then refine the focus with you in the first session.
What if my therapist is not the right fit?
You can change therapists. If it does not feel right after the initial assessment, we will offer an alternative match. Your first session with the new therapist is included at no extra cost under our Matching Guarantee.
What services does Manchester Counselling offer?
Manchester Counselling provides professional counselling and psychotherapy for adults and couples. We support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, self esteem, and work related pressures. Sessions are available in person across Manchester and Greater Manchester, as well as online by video or by phone. We match you with a therapist whose training, approach, and availability fit your needs, and all practitioners are members of recognised professional bodies such as BACP, UKPC and NCPS.
Do I need a GP referral to start therapy?
No. Manchester Counselling is a private service, so you can begin without a GP referral or diagnosis. This also means you can start as soon as an appointment is available, rather than waiting on NHS referral pathways.
How does the matching process work?
You complete a short referral form and tell us what you are looking for, such as the issue, format, location, and preferred appointment times. We then match you with a therapist whose training, approach, and availability fit your needs. If anything is unclear, we will contact you to confirm details before introducing a therapist.
Are your therapists local to Manchester?
Yes. We are a Manchester based service with in person appointments available across Greater Manchester, alongside online and phone options. If you prefer in person sessions, we will match you with a therapist who can see you locally.
Are your therapists qualified and regulated?
Our therapists are trained and experienced practitioners who are members of recognised professional bodies such as BACP and NCPS. This means they work to professional standards, including ethics, confidentiality, and ongoing development.
How much does therapy cost and how do payments work?
Individual sessions are £55 and couples sessions are £85. You pay per session. There are no packages or subscriptions. You will always see the session fee before you book.
What if I do not know what type of therapy I need?
That is common. You do not need to choose a model or label your problem. Tell us what you are experiencing and what you want to improve, and we will match you with someone suited to that, then refine the focus with you in the first session.
What if my therapist is not the right fit?
You can change therapists. If it does not feel right after the initial assessment, we will offer an alternative match. Your first session with the new therapist is included at no extra cost under our Matching Guarantee.
