YOGA, COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR WELLBEING
I help you, help yourself through mindful movement and talking.
About
Hi, I’m Craig. I’m an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and Yoga Teacher, based in Manchester. I care about helping people navigate those sticky and uncomfortable moments in life. For most of my adult life, I’ve felt a pull towards the helping professions. This pull led me to the realms of counselling, psychotherapy and yoga. I’ve found the tools and skills from these realms transformative in my own development and growth, and in others.
My entry into the therapeutic world began with the completion of my BSc in Psychology in 2011. Building upon this, I began to hone and develop my therapeutic skills by completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. In between these, I completed a yoga teacher training in 2017 and was delightfully surprised at how similar the worlds of counselling and psychology were with Buddhism and yoga.
As part of my ongoing commitment to further therapeutic growth and development, I regularly engage with courses and workshops to ensure I can better help you. Some of these have involved further studies into the therapeutic use of yoga, psycho-spiritual, trauma-informed therapy and Buddhism. At the moment, I’m completing Pink Therapy's Diploma in Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD). This life-long learning is part of what I love about therapy and is what I hope to bring to our relationship to help you.
I’m part of the Queer community, identifying as a white, gay, cis man using he/him pronouns. I do my best to be as inclusive as possible to gender, sexuality, relationships, religious and spiritual beliefs. I do my best to help create a space that is free from shame and judgements, allowing you to gently exist and be, whatever your identity.
Mind
Counselling and Psychotherapy for me is a powerful way to heal through talking and being in relation to another. I take an integrative approach, bringing concepts, skills and techniques from the psychotherapeutic, yogic and spiritual spheres. I love to weave together the worlds of counselling, yoga and spirituality. For me, this speaks to a holistic approach that is inclusive of mind, body and spirit.
When working together we’ll build a therapeutic relationship which will serve you in the best possible way. I believe we all have the knowledge and wisdom to bring healing into our lives. I will be alongside you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. I will do my best to encourage you to flourish and grow by creating an environment where you can gently, safely and kindly exist. Through our relationship, we’ll both softly and slowly begin to explore the lighter and darker parts of self.
I’m a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their code of ethics. I’m part of a network of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. You can find me through Psychology Today, and Pink Therapy
Availability
I offer in-person sessions on Monday, within the centre of Manchester (M1 6DN), and online sessions Tuesday to Friday, via Zoom.
Sessions are 50 minutes long, can be on a short (single session) or long-term basis and cost £60. I offer a free 10-minute Zoom session to allow us both to connect and for any questions to be answered.
I also offer limited number of reduced sessions for those that can meet their basic needs (such as food, housing), however do so actively thinking about the most affordable way. These sessions are £40.
Reach out to explore working together.
Body
Yoga is the unification of mind, body and spirit through movement and breath. By paying close attention to these we work to help to ease the passage and release of energy and emotions. This can be through gentle and soft movements and breathing, which help quieten and calm the mind and body. Or through strong and firm movements and breathing, helping to invigorate and energise the mind and body.
Sessions are geared towards wellness, working specifically with anxiety and depression. Sessions are on a 1-2-1 basis, last 60 minutes and cost £60.
Group classes will be available and launched as soon as a premises has been found. Classes will be shared and announced via Social Media.
Reach out to explore working together.
Contact
If you would like to find out how we can work together, please reach me at: craig@bwellinu.co.uk
Useful Links
Samaritans – 116 123 - 24 hour listening service.
Childline – 0800 1111 - 24 hour listening service for young people up to their 19th birthday.
Switchboard – 0800 0119 100 - National service supporting LGBTQIA+.
CALM: Campaign Against Living Miserably – 0800 585858 - Helpline and webchat support aimed at young men.
The Mix – 0808 808 4994 - Support for under 25 year olds.
LGBT Foundation - 0345 3 30 30 30 LGBT support and help for those in Greater Manchester.
National Self-Harm Network - Useful resources for anyone self-injuring and information for loved ones.
Mermaids – 0808 801 0400 - Support for gender diverse young people and their families. Also useful information for professionals.
Gendered Intellegence - Multiple forms of support for trans people and their families.
Terrence Higgins Trust - 0808 802 1221 - Support for those living with HIV.
George House Trust - 0161 274 4499 - Support for those living in Manchester with HIV.