Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Partner in Stockport
Calm Minds is a therapy centre dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health support through integrated therapeutic techniques. Founded on the principle of tailoring interventions to individual needs, we combine counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and executive coaching to address emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges. Our team of highly qualified therapists, including principal therapist Dr Jonathan Lloyd, brings decades of combined experience in clinical practice, academic research, and international advocacy for attachment theory. We prioritise the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for change, offering confidential consultations to develop personalised treatment plans.Our services cater to individuals, couples, and corporate clients across Stockport, Cheshire, and the North West, with remote options available for broader accessibility. We adhere to rigorous professional standards, maintaining accreditation with the National Counselling Society and British Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors. Our approach incorporates evidence-based models like Human Givens, alongside mindfulness and metaphor therapy, to address issues ranging from anxiety and trauma to self-worth and relationship dynamics. We empower clients to navigate life's challenges with resilience, fostering sustainable personal growth and emotional well-being.
Services
Counselling
Hypnotherapy
Supervision
Workshops
Executive Coaching
Metaphor Therapy
Stress Management
Couples Counselling
Trauma Therapy
Mindfulness Training
Highlights and features
- Our principal therapist holds a Doctorate in Counselling from The University of Manchester
- We integrate evidence-based models like Human Givens with metaphor therapy techniques
- Team includes senior accredited counsellors and specialists in trauma and attachment
- Offering therapy since 2009 with proven success in habit cessation and emotional healing
- Provide clinical supervision approved by the National Counselling Society
Associations and certifications
- National Counselling Society
- British Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors
What people say
Highly qualified therapists
Life-changing results
Supportive environment
Effective hypnotherapy
Personalised care
Services
Counselling
Our counselling services address emotional and psychological challenges through evidence-based talking therapies. We specialise in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma using person-centred and integrative approaches. Clients benefit from confidential sessions that foster self-awareness and sustainable personal growth.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy accesses the subconscious mind to address deep-seated behavioural patterns and emotional challenges. We use this technique to treat phobias, habit disorders, and stress-related conditions through guided relaxation and therapeutic suggestion. This approach complements traditional therapies for enhanced treatment outcomes.
Executive Coaching
Our executive coaching develops leadership capabilities and workplace resilience through tailored therapeutic interventions. We combine psychological principles with practical business strategies to enhance professional performance and organisational effectiveness. Sessions focus on personal development and stress management in corporate environments.
Workshops
We deliver specialist workshops on well-being and stress management for education and corporate sectors. Our training programmes combine psychological theory with practical techniques to improve mental health and workplace resilience. Sessions are available as half-day, full-day, or customised courses.
Supervision
Our supervision services provide professional development for counsellors and healthcare practitioners. We offer accredited clinical supervision that meets National Counselling Society standards, focusing on ethical practice and therapeutic effectiveness. This includes support for educators, trainers, and mental health professionals.
People
Dr Jonathan Lloyd
Principal Therapist
Doctorate-level psychotherapist with 20+ years' experience, senior accredited member of the National Counselling Society, director of the International Attachment Network, and former university lecturer.
Emily Hamlet
Counsellor
BACP-registered therapist specialising in self-acceptance and body image issues, with experience in school settings and Age UK, offering integrative counselling using CBT and mindfulness techniques.
Sue Heritage
Counsellor
BACP member with NHS mental health experience, specialising in depression and perinatal anxiety, combining person-centred therapy with creative interventions for clients aged 13+.
John Cotterill
Psychotherapist
Accredited couple and psychosexual therapist with 25 years' experience, specialising in relationship dynamics and self-relationship issues through flexible, hour-long sessions.
Dr Neesha Patel
Health Psychologist
HCPC-registered specialist in health behaviour change, offering evidence-based support for weight management and lifestyle factors affecting long-term health and well-being.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and metaphor therapy, combining traditional talking therapies with subconscious techniques tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide video and telephone therapy options for clients who cannot attend in-person sessions at our Bramhall clinic.
What issues can your therapists help with?
Our specialists address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, habit disorders, self-esteem challenges, and stress-related conditions across individual and corporate contexts.
Are your therapists accredited professionals?
All our practitioners maintain professional accreditation with bodies like the National Counselling Society and BACP, with specialist qualifications in their respective fields.
How long does therapy typically last?
Sessions last 50 minutes to an hour, with treatment duration varying from short-term interventions to longer-term therapeutic relationships based on client needs.
Do you provide corporate training programmes?
Yes, we deliver customised well-being and stress management workshops for education and business sectors since 2009, with flexible session formats available.
