Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Counselling Services in Sale | MATTAC
Established in 2002, Manchester & Trafford Therapy & Counselling (MATTAC) has provided professional therapeutic support to individuals, families, and communities across Manchester and Trafford for over two decades. Led by Bernie Meagh, a qualified counsellor with 19 years of experience in educational, governmental, and private sectors, our practice specialises in addressing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and other mental health challenges. We employ an integrative therapeutic approach, tailoring interventions to individual needs while adhering to British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) standards. Our services extend to supervision for fellow professionals, community group support, and collaboration with local schools and healthcare providers.With qualifications including a BA(Hons) in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and advanced certifications in cognitive behavioural therapy, we deliver both short-term solution-focused and long-term exploratory counselling. As the Child Safeguarding Officer for Sale Dojo and a contributor to Trafford's High Functioning Autism support group, we maintain a strong commitment to community well-being. Our flexible scheduling, including evening appointments, ensures accessibility for clients seeking support during challenging periods in their lives.
Services
Anxiety Counselling
Depression Therapy
Relationship Issues Support
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Family Counselling
Trauma Recovery
Self-Esteem Building
Stress Management
Parenting Support
Bereavement Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have 19 years of experience in counselling across educational, NHS, and private sectors
- Our integrative therapeutic approach adapts to individual client needs
- We offer supervision to other therapists and counsellors
- We collaborate with local community groups and schools
- Our services are available to individuals, families, and couples
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
What people say
Highly professional
Genuine understanding
Effective techniques
Safe environment
Positive outcomes
Services
Anxiety Counselling
Specialised therapy for anxiety disorders including generalised anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias. Our BACP-accredited counsellors use evidence-based techniques to help clients understand triggers and develop coping strategies. Sessions focus on restoring emotional balance and improving daily functioning for individuals experiencing anxiety-related challenges.
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Tailored mental health support for children and teenagers facing emotional, behavioural, or developmental challenges. With specialist qualifications in child mental health, we address school refusal, self-harm, and family issues through age-appropriate therapeutic approaches. Our services include collaboration with educational institutions and safeguarding protocols.
Relationship Counselling
Therapeutic support for individuals and couples navigating relationship difficulties, separation, or family conflicts. We address communication breakdowns, infidelity, and cross-cultural relationship challenges using integrative approaches. Sessions focus on improving understanding and developing constructive conflict resolution strategies for lasting relationship improvements.
Trauma Recovery
Specialised treatment for trauma survivors including accident victims, crime victims, and those experiencing post-traumatic stress. Our trauma-informed approach incorporates cognitive behavioural techniques and somatic therapies to process traumatic memories while establishing emotional safety and resilience-building strategies for long-term recovery.
Parenting Support
Comprehensive support for parents facing child-rearing challenges, including those with children on the autism spectrum. Drawing on years of experience with Incredible Years and Video Interactive Guidance programmes, we provide practical strategies for managing behavioural issues, improving communication, and strengthening family relationships through evidence-based parenting interventions.
People
Bernie Meagh
Lead Counsellor
With 19 years' experience in counselling, Bernie holds a BA(Hons) in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and advanced certifications in CBT and trauma therapy. She provides supervision to fellow professionals and serves as Child Safeguarding Officer for Sale Dojo, combining clinical expertise with community engagement.
Questions
What types of mental health issues do you specialise in?
We specialise in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, self-harm, eating disorders, and family conflicts, using evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs.
Are your counselling sessions confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality within BACP ethical guidelines, with clear boundaries discussed during initial consultations to ensure client safety and trust.
Do you offer flexible appointment times?
We provide evening appointments until 9pm Monday-Thursday and Friday until 9pm, with some weekend availability negotiable to accommodate client schedules.
Can I access low-cost therapy options?
Limited low-cost sessions at £35 are available for students and those on low incomes with proof of household income, subject to availability.
How do you approach child and adolescent therapy?
We use age-appropriate techniques including play therapy and school collaboration, with specialist qualifications in child mental health and safeguarding protocols.
Do you provide supervision for other therapists?
Yes, we offer supervision for trainee counsellors and experienced professionals, focusing on case management, stress reduction, and professional development.
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