Counselling and Psychotherapy
in South Manchester and Online

"The changes we dread most may contain our salvation"
- Barbara Kingsolver

Hi, I'm Didde and I'm glad you're here. I offer counselling and psychotherapy from my office space in Chorlton, South Manchester and online. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore patterns, thoughts and beliefs that could be holding you back from living the life you want to live.

Perhaps you can see yourself in some of the following:

  • You feel stuck in ways of being that don't feel authentic or helpful to you
  • You often feel anxious, stressed, depressed or overwhelmed
  • You have a strong inner critic that prevents you from achieving your goals
  • You feel like you are drifting through life without a real purpose
  • You feel like a perpetual outsider
  • You feel undeserving of love and care
  • You don't feel comfortable in your own skin
  • You feel you are often "performing" when you're with others
  • You overthink and often worry about how you are perceived by others
  • You don't feel like you belong

I have experience working with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship and family matters, difficulties settling in a new country as an expat and life transitions.
I have a curious and open mind and I'm here to help you explore and make sense of your own story while honouring your feelings around your experiences. I will support you as you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, which in turn will allow you to live a more intentional life knowing your full value.
I can provide therapy in English and Danish.

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I work out of two warm and welcoming rooms in a quiet, little side street in Chorlton, South Manchester, close to public transportation. Here you will find a relaxed and safe space, where you're free to be yourself with everything that you bring. Whether we're working together in person or online, I strive to create an environment that invites contemplation and introspection, but also creativity and play, so that we can contract for change in a way and at a pace that is tailored to you.

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Book an initial consultation

It's important that you find a therapist that feels right for you. To that end, I offer a free initial consultation via telephone or Zoom lasting 20-30 minutes. This consultation will give you a chance to ask any questions you may have before starting psychotherapy with me and give me a better understanding of the issues you want to work on during our sessions together.

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As a psychotherapist in advanced clinical training, I'm a trainee member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy and a student member of the UK Association for Transactional Analysis and adhere to the regulations and codes of ethics of both bodies.

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