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Alan | Couples Psychotherapist
Couples Therapy Sale
I'm an Imago Relationship Therapist and work with couples and who are experiencing difficulties in communication, ongoing conflict and disagreements, major life transitions that are impacting on the relationship, family dynamics, mistrust and other issues that are getting in the way of a couple being more secure and connected with each other.
I've vast experience in working with couples who have sought therapy to improve their relationship. Perhaps you are not getting along with your partner; you are not communicating well or at all; your sex life is not where you want it to be. There may be regular disagreements and some arguments or even a breakdown in communication between you both.
Maybe you have tried to work things out between you but to no avail. It is important to talk to your partner about what is not working well in your relationship but very often couples find this difficult to do if either in the relationship is fearful of the consequences or doesn't want it to end in an argument. This is where a highly trained couples’ therapist who is completely independent and can help to deal with the issues that are preventing you both from being open and close with each other and asking for what you want and need from each other and the relationship.
I use Imago Relationship Therapy in my couples work where you will have a safe space to explore the difficulties you are experiencing. This is undertaken by a process of Imago Dialogue where I will guide you in a different way of communicating where you both can listen and respect each other's viewpoint and express your needs in a respectful way (even of you disagree with each other). Imago has been proven to be great way to resolve any conflict and can assist you from moving from a place of disconnection to connection, from a place of conflict to safety in your relationship. It can assist you in understanding your partner more and work towards resolving what’s getting in the way of you both having a harmonious relationship.
I work with a diverse relationship type which also includes working with family relationships where two people want help with navigating and resolving family dynamics conflict. The tools I use in Imago can be beneficial in working with families.
I work with straight and LGBT couples. In addition, there are different types of romantic relationships, and I am comfortable in working with you irrespective on whether your relationship is monogamous, open, casual or polyamorous. What's important to me is that you want to be together and work through your stuff.
I'm also a Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist where I provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals. I am registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and UKATA and abide by their code of ethics. I possess an enhanced DBS certificate. I have over 10 years’ experience in working with clients and 6 years as a couple’s therapist.
Face-to-Face appointments take place on Monday's in Milton Hall Deansgate, Manchester City Centre (9.30am to 9pm).
On Tuesdays, face-to-face appointments take place in Northenden Road, Sale (9am to 9.30pm).
Online therapy sessions can take plac eon Mondays and Tuesdays (as above) and also on Wednesday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
I offer you a free no obligation 20-minute initial consultation and this can take place online via zoom platform or on the phone.
If you want to know more or book an initial consultation appointment feel free to send me a message.
Online therapy
I use Zoom Platform for online couples therapy. For couples therapy to be effevtive, it is important that you are both in the same room and are free from any distractions.Qualifications and registrations
- CTA Certified Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist CTA(P)
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Therapist.
- Professional Training in Imago Relationship Therapy.
- Certificate in therapeutic counselling.
- Masters in Social Work
- Bachelor of Social Science.
- 10 years experience as a therapist.
- 15 years working in various safeguarding social work roles.
I am a member of the United kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis and UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and abide by their code of ethics and professional conduct. I attend regular professional supervision and undertake Continuous Professional Development courses and training events to enhance my practice. This ensures I continue to be an effective and knowledgeable therapist for my clients.
The therapy service I provide is fully insured and I possess an up-to-date enhanced DBS.
I'm a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have over 15 years significant safeguarding experience working in various roles in child protection including Social Worker, Independent Reviewing Officer, Child Protection Conference Chair and Social Work Team manager. In addition to my counselling work I currently work part time for a Local Authority as a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
I have delivered safeguarding training to multi agency professionals and volunteers. I've also delivered bespoke safeguarding training to counsellors and psychotherapists.
I am a registered with UKCP, UKATA and SWE.
Registrations
I offer therapy in
Specialisations
- 1. Poor communication
- 2. Lack of intimacy
- 3. Significant Life Transitions
- 4. Infidelity and Trust issues
- 5. Lack of connection
- 6. Conflict Resolution
Therapies offered
Areas of counselling I can help with
- ✓ Adultery, affair, infidelity
- ✓ Attachment issues
- ✓ Autonomy in relationship
- ✓ Cheating
- ✓ Closed or open relationship
- ✓ Commitment phobia
- ✓ Communication problems
- ✓ Cultural differences
- ✓ Divorce
- ✓ Family problems
- ✓ Insecure in relationship
- ✓ Intimacy issues
- ✓ Jealousy
- ✓ Marriage problems
- ✓ Relationship anxiety
- ✓ Relationship fights
- ✓ Sex addiction
- ✓ Sexual difficulties
Fees
I charge £90 for one hour of couples therapy which takes place either weekly or fortnightly.£60 for individual psychotherapy, 50 mins.
Availability (Opening hours)
Monday | 9.30am- 9pm |
Tuesday | 9am to 9.30pm |
Wednesday | 8.30am to 12pm + 5.30pm to 9.30pm |
Thursday | - |
Friday | - |
Saturday | - |
Sunday | - |
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- ✓ United Kingdom
- ✓ (Online) Couples counselling
- ✓ Relationship counselling