Firdus Chaudhry

Days: Tuesday to Friday

Hours: 10am–7pm

Appointments: Flexible where possible

Sessions: Online and in person in Manchester

Please get in touch to find a time that works for you.

I offer warm, person-centred counselling in Manchester and online, providing a safe space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted without judgement.

What you can expect:

A safe space: Explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

Inclusive support: I welcome women from all backgrounds, cultures and walks of life.

Cultural understanding: As a South Asian Pakistani Muslim woman, I understand how culture, family expectations, faith and identity can shape our experiences.

Support tailored to you: We work together around your individual needs .

Confidential and compassionate care: You can speak openly and feel respected.

My qualifications and experience:

•  Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
• BACP-recognised qualification
• Over 100 hours of counselling experience
• Experience supporting women in a women's support centre

I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel daunting. You don't need to know exactly what to say or have all the answers. We can take things one step at a time, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

My approach is grounded in Person-Centred Therapy, which means I believe you are the expert on your own life and have the capacity for growth and change when offered the right support and understanding.

I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, and the impact of domestic abuse or violence. I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting, and I aim to create a safe and compassionate environment where you feel heard, valued, and respected.

I offer both online and in-person counselling sessions, depending on what feels most comfortable and accessible for you. Please note that while I work with individuals experiencing relationship issues, I do not offer couples counselling.

My aim is to provide a therapeutic relationship that feels genuine, supportive, and empowering, allowing you the space to explore challenges, build resilience, and move towards a more fulfilling and authentic life.

I offer a free initial 15-minute telephone call to help us decide whether we can work together and to answer any questions you may have.

In your first session, we will go through the relevant paperwork together, including confidentiality and practical arrangements. After that, the space is yours to begin sharing at your own pace. Each person experiences therapy differently, and sessions are shaped around your individual needs and what feels right for you.

✅ Current Availability

Days: Tuesday to Friday

Hours: 10am–6 pm

Saturday: 15:00 – 18:00

Sunday: 11:00 – 14:30 

Sessions: Online and in person in Manchester

Please get in touch to find a time that works for you.

📅 Format Options

Face to face, Online and Phone 

Accepting new clients: ✅ Yes  limited spaces available

📤 Out of Office

No upcoming leave scheduled at present. If I am away, I will notify you as soon as possible and provide emergency support details.

I practice from a person‑centred approach meaning you are at the centre of everything we do.

I believe you are the expert on your own life. You have the innate ability to grow, heal, and find your own answers when offered the right support.

My role is not to advise you, judge you, or tell you what to do. Instead, I offer you:

✅ A safe, confidential, non‑judgemental space,  where you can speak freely

✅ Deep listening, to truly understand how things feel for you

✅ Warmth and acceptance — exactly as you are

✅ Your own pace, we never rush or push you further than you are ready to go

You decide what we talk about, how deeply we explore things, and when our work feels complete. You remain in control always.

Sessions are 50 minutes. I offer face to face, online, or by phone  whichever feels safest and most comfortable for you.

Everything you share stays strictly confidential.

I hold a PGDip in Counselling & Psychotherapy, with broad experience supporting people across a wide range of challenges. You are in safe hands.

I work in a person‑centred way offering you a warm, confidential, non‑judgemental space where you can speak freely and be truly heard.

✅ What to expect:

Deep listening, no advice, no pressure

Work at your own pace, guided by you

Everything shared stays strictly confidential

Sessions: 50 minutes weekly, online, or phone

You will be accepted exactly as you are.

✅ What happens:

We chat briefly about what brings you and what you hope for

I explain how I work, confidentiality, and practical details

You complete a short online information form with your basic details

Same session fee, no extra charge for the first session

✅ How it works online:

Link sent to you before our appointment

50 minutes  same length as all sessions

Private, secure, and fully confidential

Package booking offers available.