Welcome to Gayle Sykes Therapy
THERAPY IN CHORLTON MANCHESTER
Welcome, and thank you for visiting. I am a therapist based in chorlton, Manchester, providing face to face and online counselling and psychotherapy.
I am a passionate advocate of therapy's potential to deepen our self- understanding and develop more compassionate ways of relating to ourselves.
I support those who are struggling with anxiety and/or are stressed and overwhelmed.
I support people with low self esteem, who are overly self-critical and never feel good enough. You may be struggling in your relationships with others or have had adverse experiences in past relationships or in your family. I also have experience of supporting people who have experienced pregnancy loss, misscarriage and fertility difficulties.
My training was trauma informed and underpinned by theories of interpersonal neurobiology. I am a intergrative therapist, which means I tailor my approach to each individual and will use different therapeutic approaches depending on your needs and wants.
I work with people from all walks of life and backgrounds, coming to me with a diverse range of problems. I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and abide by their code of ethics.
HOW CAN THERAPY HELP?
You may be seeking therapy due to a specific problem or life event. You could feel stuck and be aware that you are repeating unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Or you may be feeling generally dissatisfied with life and wish to make sense of these feelings. I believe that therapy can be reparative, it can help us to address past difficulties and can help us become more self-supportive, which can reduce anxiety, stress and overwhelm and enable us to lead happier, calmer and more emotionally fufilled lives. .
My role is to support you through our therapeutic relationship, to process difficult experiences and express difficult emotions.
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through therapy:
Low self esteem
Anxiety and overwhelm
Family issues
Difficulties in relationships
Grief and bereavement
Self-criticism
Miscarriage and Pregnancy loss
Fertility
Stress and low mood
Difficulties in work or retirement
Lack of confidence and self-doubt
Unhappiness
A safe and supportive space
I am a kind and compassionate therapist and aim to provide a space where you can feel safe and accepted and can speak freely, and reflect, without fear of judgement.
I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, my training course was BACP accredited. I also
have a Master's qualification in Social Work.
Prior to my psychotherapy training I was employed in roles, providing emotional support to adults for over 25 years.
I know starting therapy or meeting with a therapist for the first tiem can be daunting. I was motivated to train as a psychotherapist after really benefitting from my own personal therapy. People I have supported, describe me as supportive, validating, insightful and kind.
Working Together
I work very collaboratively, and we can work together to understand the difficulties you are experiencing and some of our work together maybe to explore where these difficulties may stem from. Together we can identify the changes you wish to make and we can explore how to overcome any blocks and barriers to change.
Making changes towards a brighter future
Working with a therapist can assist us to process difficult experiences, recognise their impact and to move forwards. Therapy can assist us to become less critical and more supportive to ourselves, which generally leads to calmer, happier and more emotionally fufilled lives. My focus is on supporting you through our therapeutic relationship, to enable you to deepen your understanding and acceptance of yourself.
CONTACT ME
Please get in touch to arrange an initial free consultation or to ask any questions by completing the contact form below. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
You can also text me on 07535 175651.
FEES & LOCATION
I charge £60 a session. I work from established counselling practices in Chorlton and I offer a free 30 minute, no obligation, initial face to face or remote consultation, which provides an opportunity for you to meet me to see if I am the right therapist for you. I can tell you more about the way I work, answer any questions you might have and we can talk briefly about your reasons for seeking counselling. Alternatively I can offer a 20 min phone consultation instead.
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Providing therapy and counselling in Chorlton, Manchester and online across the UK