Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Counselling Services in Cheadle Hulme
Altrincham Counselling Centre has been providing professional therapeutic support for 16 years, founded by Tricia Lloyd, an experienced BACP-registered therapist. Our practice combines integrative psychotherapy techniques tailored to individual client needs, drawing from extensive experience in diverse settings including trauma support for Manchester bombing victims, youth counselling in schools, and wellness programs at Chiva Som retreat in Thailand. We specialise in creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for clients to explore complex issues such as anxiety, bereavement, and relationship difficulties.Our approach focuses on empowering clients to reconnect with their inner resources through personalised therapeutic journeys. With professional accreditations and insurance, we maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical practice. Our expertise extends to corporate psychological first aid training and specialist workshops addressing self-harm and communication skills development. We serve both individual clients and organisational partners across Greater Manchester and beyond, combining clinical excellence with compassionate care.
Services
Anxiety Counselling
Trauma Therapy
Relationship Counselling
Bereavement Support
Stress Management
Life Coaching
Mindfulness Training
Family Therapy
Couples Counselling
Youth Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 16 years' experience in private practice and specialist settings
- BACP-registered therapist with international wellness experience
- Integrative approach combining multiple therapeutic methodologies
- Trauma support expertise from Manchester bombing response
- Specialist youth counselling and school-based programmes
Associations and certifications
- BACP
What people say
Life-changing support
Compassionate approach
Significant improvements
Emotional resilience
Professional expertise
Services
Anxiety Counselling
Specialist anxiety treatment combining cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness practices. Our BACP-registered therapist helps clients understand anxiety triggers and develop coping strategies. Sessions focus on restoring emotional balance through evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
Trauma Therapy
Comprehensive trauma recovery programmes using integrative psychotherapy approaches. We support clients dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma from personal or professional experiences. Treatment includes grounding techniques and emotional regulation strategies developed through 16 years of clinical practice.
Relationship Counselling
Structured relationship therapy for couples and families facing communication breakdowns. Our approach addresses conflict patterns and emotional disconnects through neutral, solution-focused sessions. We help clients develop healthier relationship dynamics and conflict resolution skills.
Youth Counselling
Specialist adolescent mental health support addressing school pressures, identity issues, and family dynamics. With extensive school-based experience, we provide age-appropriate therapy that builds resilience and emotional intelligence in young people aged 14+.
Bereavement Support
Personalised grief processing programmes that respect individual mourning timelines. Our compassionate approach helps clients navigate loss while developing adaptive coping mechanisms. Sessions integrate emotional expression with practical strategies for rebuilding life after bereavement.
People
Tricia Lloyd
Lead Therapist
BACP-registered therapist with 16 years' experience in private practice and specialist settings. Qualified supervisor trained at Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy. Delivered trauma support for Manchester bombing victims and wellness programmes at Chiva Som Thailand.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We use an integrative approach combining person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, and mindfulness practices tailored to individual client needs.
Are sessions confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality within ethical and legal boundaries, creating a safe space for open exploration of personal issues.
Do you offer online counselling?
We provide flexible session formats including in-person and remote options to accommodate client preferences and accessibility requirements.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended options available for intensive therapy days or specific treatment programmes.
Can I claim insurance for sessions?
As a BACP-registered therapist, many clients successfully claim sessions through private health insurance policies covering psychological therapies.
What qualifications do you hold?
I hold advanced diplomas in psychotherapy, BACP accreditation, and specialist training in trauma response and psychological first aid.
