Manchester's leading private counselling & therapy service
Manchester's leading private counselling & therapy service
Counselling, therapy and CBT in Manchester, with a free matching service to connect you with the right therapist.
In-person or online
No waiting lists
Sessions from £55.00
How would you like to begin?
Select your therapy type
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
Expert Therapy and Counselling in Manchester
Expert Therapy and Counselling in Manchester
We're a team of local therapists and counsellors in Manchester who believe finding the right therapist shouldn't feel overwhelming.
We're a team of local therapists and counsellors in Manchester who believe finding the right therapist shouldn't feel overwhelming.
Our trained therapy advisors take care of the matching process by understanding your needs and recommending the best fit from our Manchester-based team. Whether you need therapy, counselling, or CBT support, and whether you prefer to meet in person or online, we guide you from initial referral through to your first session with clear communication and genuine support.
Our trained therapy advisors take care of the matching process by understanding your needs and recommending the best fit from our Manchester-based team. Whether you need therapy, counselling, or CBT support, and whether you prefer to meet in person or online, we guide you from initial referral through to your first session with clear communication and genuine support.
Sessions Delivered to date
Sessions Delivered to date
Sessions Delivered to date. Real therapy, with real therapists, making a real difference
Sessions Delivered to date. Real therapy, with real therapists, making a real difference
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People currently in therapy with our team
People currently in therapy with our team
Each client matched with the therapist right for them
Each client matched with the therapist right for them
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Qualified counsellors and therapists
Qualified counsellors and therapists
across Greater Manchester
across Greater Manchester
our Benefits
Why clients choose us to find their therapist
Why clients choose us to find their therapist
We handle the hard part so you can start therapy with confidence.
We handle the hard part so you can start therapy with confidence.
Searching Directories
Endless scrolling through profiles
Endless scrolling through profiles
Unclear who's the best fit
Unclear who's the best fit
Chasing therapists for replies
Chasing therapists for replies
Hidden or unclear pricing
Hidden or unclear pricing
No protection if you switch therapists
No protection if you switch therapists
How We Help
Manchester Counselling
How We Help
We identify the right therapist for your needs and goals
We identify the right therapist for your needs and goals
Free call with a Therapy Advisor
Free call with a Therapy Advisor
Appointments offered quickly
Appointments offered quickly
Clear session fees upfront
Clear session fees upfront
Matching Guarantee included
Matching Guarantee included
How it works
How it works
First contact to first session
First contact to first session
Getting started is simpler than you think. Here is how it works.
Getting started is simpler than you think. Here is how it works.
Step 1
Tell us what you are looking for
Complete our short referral form and tell us a little about yourself, what you are going through, what kind of support you are looking for, and when you are available.
Complete our short referral form and tell us a little about yourself, what you are going through, what kind of support you are looking for, and when you are available.
Step 2
Meet your therapist
We introduce your best-fit therapist and and share an appointment offer to get started.
We introduce your best-fit therapist and and share an appointment offer to get started.
Step 3
Begin therapy
Your therapist is yours for as long as you need them. You have taken the hardest step already.
Your therapist is yours for as long as you need them. You have taken the hardest step already.
Get in touch
Message us anytime.
Make an enquiry or employee self-referral.
Whether you're setting up the service or accessing it as an employee, we'd love to hear from you.
self-test
Self-Test
Are you ready for therapy?
Are you ready for therapy?
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.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
What services does Manchester Counselling offer?
Manchester Counselling provides professional therapy and counselling 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.
How do I find a therapist in Manchester?
Simply complete our short online referral form. We'll match you with a qualified therapist based on your needs, location preferences, and availability. Unlike searching therapist directories yourself, our matching service saves you time by connecting you directly with the right professional for your situation.
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Ready to Start?
We'll talk through what you're looking for, match you with the right therapist, and make sure it feels like a good fit.
Ready to Start?
We'll talk through what you're looking for, match you with the right therapist, and make sure it feels like a good fit.
Ready to Start?
We'll talk through what you're looking for, match you with the right therapist, and make sure it feels like a good fit.
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.
How do I find a therapist in Manchester?
Simply complete our short online referral form. We'll match you with a qualified therapist based on your needs, location preferences, and availability. Unlike searching therapist directories yourself, our matching service saves you time by connecting you directly with the right professional for your situation.
Common questions