The 30 Best Family psychologist in Stoke

“An argument about secret internet spending with my other half led me to find Michael. This was over 12 months ago and I’ve been seeing Michael since then. During my first session with Michael he identified that my compulsive buying was a symptom of another issue and he was absolutely right. This initial problem I had is so much better, and it’s down to Michael’s help that I can say that. I’ve continued to get much needed help from Michael on other issues I have as my other half has a terminal illness and I recently lost a beloved pet dog. I wouldn’t want to be without the support he offers as I navigate the difficult course which lies ahead. Through our work together I’ve also been able to clearly see I have neurodivergent tendencies. It’s something I’d wondered about in the past, or whether I was just “odd”. Knowing that I’m not “the problem”, “being difficult” etc has really helped me. I can wholeheartedly recommend Michael.”

“A counselling service that's safe, confidential and effective. Give me a try.”

“Helped me with gaining confidance and acquiring necessary key skills with gaining jobs and experience which has led me to go on to further study at university.”

“It’s very difficult and sometimes rare to find a counsellor/ therapist who is the right fit. However I feel that the lady I was booked with was just who I needed for support at that time. I had my sessions with Claire Norbury (I hope she doesn’t mind me mentioning her name on here), who I’d actually seen for therapy coincidentally 10 years ago and I remember how comfortable she made me feel when I was suffering with severe anxiety following trauma, as a young adult. My recent experience of therapy began again last year with Claire and lasted almost a whole year, I think she tried her best to drag it out as long as possible for me as she knew how much I needed it and how much each session helped me, and also I have physical health conditions which meant I ended up missing a few sessions due to ill health and had to reschedule. Claire was also very understanding and empathetic about this and very patient when we had to reschedule or if I was running a few minutes late. She was just so down to earth and made me feel at ease, I also felt our personalities were a little similar which made a massive difference with understanding each other and communication. I could sometimes also just sit there in the session in complete silence (freezing) and unable to muster up words after off loading details of an event, and it didn’t feel awkward or uncomfortable. I just felt like I was in a safe space and could respond however felt right - silence, crying, blurting a load of words out not making sense, or struggling to get words out, or even sometimes laughing! And occasional humour within the session (when we both felt it was appropriate of course) actually helped ground me in the sessions and didn’t make them feel so wooden or clinical. I’ve had a lot of different complex traumatic experiences that we went through together and I unloaded A LOT. A lot of tears, a lot of deep personal, disturbing events that I went through, sometimes a lot of just rambling! I also have ADHD so obviously on top of everything else sometimes that made it hard to communicate what I wanted to get across and deal with everything just completely scattered in my brain (especially as I’m also unmediated with no support for it). So I want to thank Claire for always listening so intently and with my best interest, helping me digest and process a lot of things that had happened in the past, how it effects me today, how to deal with it going forward. Also helping guide me through the current difficulties I was facing in life as well as past traumas. I felt supported, listened to and validated in every session with Claire, as a therapist but also as a human. Thank you so much for helping me in my healing process. The work you do is invaluable and I am forever grateful. Sorry it’s taken months for me to write this but better late than never! And I also wanted to give hope to others struggling that there are therapists out there who are genuine people and care about you and what they do.”

“From first meeting Marcus, and through every subsequent interaction, I've seen or heard nothing other than great things. He's a man on a mission, and an honorable one at that. Highly qualified, Highly experienced, Highly competent and Highly motivated.”

“Folks doing fantastic work for mental health and well being of young people”

“Today I took my daughter to have a session with Ailsa to help her overcome the fear she developed since having a horse accident. After one hour my daughter had completely changed fed her outlook and response to riding her horse again. Now saying she feels EXCITED to ride again. Now we’re both looking forward to tomorrow to put it to practice. Cannot thank you enough Ailsa . From Lisa and Isla”

“Had some video sessions with Nick and he has helped me and my mental well being so much, he is so caring and positive, highly recommend!”

“What can I say about Debbie? There’s not enough words to describe how professional, compassionate, and caring she is. My daughter has suffered for years with debilitating phobia and anxiety of being sick, feeling sick and an overall fear of being ill. Debbie was amazing with her, after the 4 session programme my daughter is a new person. She said she feels happy and lighter, and can finally look forward to doing things without having her “sick radar” on. My daughter is 13 and I was starting to worry this phobia would lead to an eating disorder and possible ocd, but Debbie has helped shape her mind again and teach her methods to keep it at bay. We are going to carry on and see Debbie every 6 weeks purely for the relationship she’s built up with my daughter and the trust. And to keep on top of her phobia so she can live her life to the fullest. Thank you Debbie, for everything!”

“My wife goes here as she had a ruptured aneurysm and the help and support she gets is 10 out of 10 brilliant members and staff are so pleasant”

“When i arrived at changes i was terrified of my own shadow. Changes has supported me through illness, loss and alcoholism, encouraging me and teaching me to learn to live with and not suffer with mental health! It actually does here what it says in their mission statement. I am now part of a special group of people i class as a second family who help me to make good decisions and i hopefully help them. Through taking part in the workshops i have become not ashamed of myself. I accept who i am and don't focus on what I'm not, which was a biggy for me. Thank you to everyone there at Changes that I've met, but also those behind the scenes. It takes each and everyone of us for Changes to work as well as it does. I have also seen many folk get well through attending the peer support groups and confidentially problem solving overwhelming issues that everybody has. Definitely 5 stars”

“Superb shop , staff friendly and helpful.”

“I was in very depressed moment and contacted clinic for support. It was an amazing journey and Carmel gave me some tools to reassure my confidence and overcome difficult moment I was passing. The team was very flexible and booked me an appointment as soon as possible seeing my situation. I received all support I needed and for sure I recommend this clinic and therapist. Thanks for all.”

“Matt at QS Counselling is very approachable, has always listened with care and kindness and is quick to respond should I have any queries.”

“Steve is an incredibly kind, insightful and professional therapist. I cannot recommend him highly enough. I have been a client for many years and have found his support and input to be invaluable.”

“Stefanos has been an incredible help to me in my journey towards a better state of mind. When I first came to him, I was as low as I’d ever been, angry and frustrated, and filled with negativity. I couldn’t see a way forward. But with his help and guidance, I’ve seen a transformation in myself and my life that I never thought possible. He has helped me to see the world around me in a different light, and led me to understand how I want to change for the better. He has supported and challenged me, and I’ll be forever grateful for his services, and for helping me to turn my life around.”

“Working with Debbie has been a wonderful experience. She provides a safe space, in which I feel comfortable to talk openly about anything on my mind and she is also a great listener and offers fantastic advice. I highly recommend her services. Thank you so much! x”

“Friendly staff, great waiting area - daughter didn't want to leave!”

“Extremely professional service, highly recommending for anyone”

“Jade helped my daughter through her anxieties about the transition to secondary as well as some wider issues in her life. My daughter felt listened to and understood which helped her feel confident to talk about things she struggles with. Highly recommended.”

“I knew very little about EMDR when I first met Karen. She gave me the confidence to explore trauma dating back many years, which was still impacting me negatively. Karen has great empathy and she creates a welcoming, safe space where I could feel secure and understood. EMDR has been an amazing, positive experience. Karen has taken me through it at my pace, explaining the process thoroughly and compassionately. I am feeling the benefits after only a few sessions. It really works ! I have no hesitance in recommending both Karen and EMDR.”

“She is an amazing and caring soul I feel blessed to have met her in 2013. She gave me the tools and love to fix myself. She will always be in my heart. One love”

“If you’re after someone who doesn’t come across as patronising and filled with false sympathy, then this is the place for you. There were no awkward silences and it was more like a conversation with someone who understands where my head is at right now. I’d have absolutely no doubts in recommending this counselling service. She’s very bloody good!”