Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Counselling & Psychotherapy Services in Stockport
Calm Minds, established in 2009, is a therapy centre led by Dr. Jonathan Lloyd, offering tailored counselling, psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy services across Stockport, Cheshire, and the North West. Our approach integrates evidence-based techniques to address individual needs, focusing on anxiety, stress, relationships, and emotional well-being. With a team of accredited therapists, we prioritise the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for change, providing both in-person and remote sessions. Our expertise spans decades, combining traditional talking therapies with innovative methods like metaphor therapy to access subconscious patterns. We adhere to strict professional standards, ensuring confidentiality, ethical practice, and client autonomy.Our associates bring diverse specialisms, including trauma, addiction, and perinatal mental health, enabling comprehensive care. We empower clients to navigate life's challenges through flexible, long-term or short-term therapy, fostering self-awareness and resilience. Our workshops on well-being and stress management further extend our commitment to community mental health education. With a foundation in Attachment Theory and relational approaches, we support individuals, couples, and corporate clients toward sustainable personal growth.
Services
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Hypnotherapy
Executive Coaching
Workshops
Supervision
Couples Therapy
Stress Management
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We integrate evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Our team includes senior accredited therapists with expertise in diverse specialisms.
- We offer flexible therapy options, including video and telephone sessions.
- We adhere to strict ethical standards and professional accreditations.
- We combine traditional and innovative methods for lasting personal growth.
Associations and certifications
- National Counselling Society
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
What people say
Effective anxiety treatment
Life-changing hypnotherapy
Professional and compassionate
Successful smoking cessation
Improved self-esteem
Services
Counselling
Counselling at Calm Minds addresses stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through a non-judgmental, client-centred approach. Our therapists use integrative techniques, including mindfulness and metaphor therapy, to foster self-awareness and emotional resilience. Sessions are tailored to individual needs, supporting clients in navigating life's challenges with professional guidance.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy at Calm Minds targets habits, phobias, and subconscious patterns by guiding clients into a relaxed state for therapeutic suggestion. This method addresses anxiety, insomnia, and self-esteem issues, combining clinical hypnosis with metaphor therapy to reframe negative thought processes and promote lasting behavioural change.
Workshops
Calm Minds offers workshops on stress management, well-being, and compassionate leadership for schools, businesses, and charities. These sessions, available onsite or at external venues, provide practical tools for improving mental health, workplace dynamics, and personal resilience through expert-led education and group interaction.
Executive Coaching
Executive coaching at Calm Minds supports professionals in enhancing leadership skills, managing stress, and improving workplace relationships. Using a relational and pluralistic approach, our coaches help clients develop self-awareness, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence to achieve organisational and personal goals.
Supervision
Calm Minds provides clinical supervision for counsellors, trainers, and educators, focusing on professional development and ethical practice. Our supervision sessions offer a reflective space to discuss cases, enhance therapeutic skills, and ensure adherence to best practices in a supportive, collaborative environment.
People
Dr Jonathan Lloyd
Principal Therapist
Dr. Jonathan Lloyd, a senior accredited counsellor with a Doctorate in Counselling from the University of Manchester, specialises in psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and executive coaching. He leads Calm Minds with a pluralistic approach, integrating therapeutic models to support client well-being.
Emily Hamlet
Counsellor
Emily Hamlet, a BACP-registered counsellor with an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy, offers person-centred and CBT-based therapy. Her expertise includes self-acceptance, body image, anxiety, and perinatal mental health, providing tailored support for diverse client needs.
Sue Heritage
Counsellor
Sue Heritage, a BACP member with 15 years in public and charitable sectors, specialises in depression, anxiety, and perinatal mental health. She offers flexible, client-led therapy, combining person-centred approaches with online CBT for adolescents and adults.
John Cotterill
Counsellor
John Cotterill, an accredited couple and psychosexual therapist, has over 25 years of experience in relationship counselling. He provides flexible sessions for individuals and couples, focusing on relational dynamics and emotional well-being.
Louise Wilcock
Counsellor
Louise Wilcock, a BACP-registered counsellor, specialises in anxiety, bereavement, and low self-esteem. With experience in cancer care and nutrition, she offers integrative therapy to support clients in achieving emotional and physical well-being through compassionate, individualised care.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, executive coaching, and workshops, tailored to address anxiety, stress, relationships, and emotional well-being.
Do you provide online therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer video and telephone therapy sessions for clients who cannot attend in person, ensuring flexible access to our services.
How can I book an appointment?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss your needs and schedule an initial consultation at our Bramhall therapy centre or online.
Are your therapists accredited?
All our therapists are accredited by professional bodies such as the National Counselling Society and BACP, ensuring high standards of practice.
What issues can your workshops address?
Our workshops focus on stress management, well-being, and compassionate leadership, providing practical tools for individuals and organisations.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, we maintain strict confidentiality, adhering to ethical guidelines to ensure a safe and trusting therapeutic environment.
