Lifeworks Therapy LoungeCounselling & Psychotherapy in Astley, Greater Manchester

Hello and a very warm welcome to you!

I'm Ruth, I am a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Astley, Greater Manchester. I have many years of clinical experience, in a range of therapeutic settings, and love what I do! If you are struggling with any of the above concerns, I believe working together could help you. As a counsellor & psychotherapist, I offer support to adults here in Astley (Just a short distance from Bolton) and the surrounding areas of Greater Manchester.

With nearly 10 years of experience, I am a compassionate, knowledgeable and understanding therapist. I offer a space from where my clients can feel confident to share feelings and know they will be heard and understood.

Therapy can help you to better manage and cope with a number of things, including issues with relationships, bereavement, anger, stress, depression and issues with self-esteem. This list is by no means exhaustive. Therapy can help with long-term physical health problems, difficult life events such as losing your job, divorce, trauma and many other issues. Sometimes, simply speaking to a professional can make all the difference. Friends may not always understand, whereas a counsellor and psychotherapist can offer understanding and provide clarity, while you speak in a safe, confidential space.

Typically, counselling and psychotherapy are forms of talking therapies that enable people to discuss their problems, worries and any difficult feelings they are experiencing, in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Therapy can mean different things to different people, but generally, it is something people seek when they want to change a certain aspect of their life, need support, or simply because they want to explore and understand their thoughts and feelings more closely. All of us are different and the tailored support offered to you will vary, dependant on your situation.

I provide a warm, human and professional service, in a safe and supportive, non-judgmental environment. I value your worth as an individual, which is expressed through my continued efforts to build a trusting, therapeutic relationship. I believe that this therapeutic relationship is a collaborative process in which we work together to best meet your individual needs. I work as an integrative counsellor. This means that I can combine ideas and insights, drawn from different counselling theories, in order to tailor sessions that will best support you. This approach supports my philosophy that each person is unique and that no single approach suits all. At no point will I tell you what to do. By offering you understanding, respect and acceptance, together we can explore the issues that are important to you, so that we can work towards a more positive future. I have a straight-forward, honest and caring attitude. My style of counselling, put simply, is about supporting you to gain perspective and understanding of how you think, feel and behave, how you approach difficulties in your life, and how you can feel more in control. I am passionate about supporting and empowering individuals to live a meaningful, purpose-filled life and I would welcome the opportunity in supporting you to live the best life possible.

There are many benefits to therapy. It is recognised as a preventative measure and a form of self-care in managing difficult feelings before they get worse.