Marcia Manderson

 I offer private therapy and Supervision on Monday's only. Face to face sessions are mornings and early afternoon in South Manchester. Online sessions are from 3pm onwards. 

I have have limited availability at present. 

I am an experienced psychotherapist, trauma informed therapist, EMDR therapist, therapeutic counsellor,  couples therapist and clinical supervisor.

I have been work with individuals who have common (mild to moderate) and severe mental health difficulties. I have worked within the third sector, and alongside my private practice I work for the NHS as a psychotherapist.

It’s a huge step to decide to have therapy, and if you’re on this site, then you are already part way  to getting the help you deserve.

 I offer no judgement or negativity as a therapist and have a huge respect for you for getting the support needed.

My practice is not only built on experience, but on safety and trust and inclusivity. I have experience of working with black and brown communities, neurodiversity and LGBTQ plus communities, and any community that regards themselves as being marginalized. 

I work with young adults upwards, around issues of genralised anxiety, PTSD, depression, social and health anxiety , as well as emotional regulation. 

I offer a space where you can feel understood and accepted and together, we can find a way forward.

I work face to face as well as video call, which offers you the comfort of having your therapeutic experience in the comfort of your own surroundings.

I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists (BABCP), Person Centered Counsellor (BACP), Trauma Informed Therapist, EMDR therapist,  Couples Therapist (CTfD) Tavistock Relationship Centre Practitioner and Clinical Supervisor .

I can provide one to one Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), for difficulties such as:

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Traits (OCD)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Health Anxiety 

Social Anxiety

Post-Traumatic Stress  (PTSD)

Panic Disorder/Panic Attacks

Specific Phobias.

Sexual Trauma.

Trauma Therapy/Counselling for:

Sexual Trauma.

Historic Sexual Abuse.

Intergenerational Trauma.

As well as:

Couples Therapy (CTfD), where I work with couples where one person has a diagnosis of depression. This therapy looks at how depression can create problems in relationships.

Supervision:

I offer regular supervision in accordance with the BACP and BABCP codes of practice.

My specialist area is trauma, specifically sexual trauma, although my modalities are CBT, Counselling and Couples Therapy for Depression.

I currently practice privately and also work for a specialist nhs trauma service, as a psychotherapist and supervisor.  

I offer a free 15 minute brief telephone consultation, so that you can decide if I am the therapist for you, and more importantly, so that you can discuss your needs.

For the first session I conduct a 1 hour assessment, before we start to address your issues on a weekly basis.

As a psychotherapist I work to treatment protocols and can let you know in advance the amount of sessions needed to alleviate the problem you are facing.

Trauma therapy and counselling can be short term or as long as needed. You decide. 

I work privately on Mondays only, face to face or online. 

I have limited availability at the moment . 

I charge £70 per hour and £60 concession. This increases by £10 for 90 minute sessions. 

I work in The 7-Eyed Model of Supervision with Psychotherapist and Counsellors. 

I have working knowledge of  modalities of CBT, CFT, Counselling, Couples Therapy for Depression and Trauma Infomed practices. 

I offer a free 15 minute telephone introductory call.