Counselling in Sale, Altrincham & manchester
Compassionate counselling for anxiety, loss, grief and life transitions.
In-person sessions in Sale, Altrincham & Manchester, plus secure online and telephone therapy available.
Welcome to Samantha Chater Therapy.
I’m Samantha Chater, a counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist based in South Manchester. I offer sessions in Sale (M33), Altrincham (WA14), and Manchester (M31).
If getting to me is tricky, I also work online, by telephone, offer walk-and-talk sessions, and can arrange home visits when needed.
However we meet, you’ll find a safe, understanding space where you don’t have to hold it all together, where you can simply talk, breathe, and start feeling more like yourself again.
If life no longer feels familiar, you’re in the right place. I work with adults who feel caught between who they were and who they’re becoming, people navigating big shifts or changes that leave them feeling lost, restless, or unsure of themselves.
Maybe you’ve been going through the motions, holding it together for everyone else, yet quietly wondering why you feel so disconnected. You might not recognise yourself anymore. You might be questioning what matters now, or what’s changed, or how to make sense of it all. These feelings can be hard to put into words, but they’re more common than you think, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Anxiety
Anxiety can show up in so many ways, sleepless nights, a racing mind, or that constant hum of worry you just can’t switch off. Sometimes it’s tied to big life changes. Other times, it’s years of holding it all together for everyone else until you’ve run out of steam. You don’t have to keep pushing through. We’ll take it one step at a time, at your pace.
Right now, you might find yourself asking: Is this it? Is life always going to feel like this? Maybe you’re exhausted from always keeping things going for others, while inside you feel like you’re running on empty. You might long for life to feel calmer, to have more space for yourself, and to wake up in the morning without that heavy knot in your chest.
It doesn’t have to stay this way. Life can look different. You can begin to feel more settled inside, to notice moments of peace and clarity, and to trust that you can handle what comes your way. Imagine having time for yourself again, without guilt and feeling like you can truly breathe.
Loss and Grief
Loss isn’t always about bereavement. It can be the loss of confidence, health, purpose, or even the version of yourself you used to be.
Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a safe, steady space where we can make sense of it together, so you can begin to feel lighter and clearer.
For many of my clients, anxiety and loss are tangled up together. You may be grieving the life you imagined, or feeling anxious because everything has shifted. It can feel as though you’re standing in a place you’ve never been before and unsure of how to move forward, or what life might look like now.
While life may never be the same again, it doesn’t mean it can’t hold meaning, peace and even moments of joy. Over time, it can become possible to carry your loss differently, with less guilt, less heaviness, and more space for the parts of life that matter to you. You might find yourself waking up with a little more hope, reconnecting with who you are now, and beginning to live in a way that feels gentle and true for you.
While anxiety and loss are at the heart of my work, I also support with:
- Low mood
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Sleep difficulties
- People-pleasing and perfectionism
- Self-doubt
- Stress and overwhelm
- Relationship challenges
- Habits, fears and phobias
If something here resonates, even if you don’t see it listed, you’re welcome to get in touch.
Counselling
A space to slow down, reflect and explore what’s going on beneath the surface, at your pace.
Hypnotherapy
Support for specific issues like fears, phobias, and habits, or to explore unconscious patterns that are keeping you stuck
Fees
Counselling – from £55
Hypnotherapy – from £70
Sessions last 50 minutes
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you’re looking for counselling, curious about hypnotherapy, or unsure where to begin you’re welcome to get in touch. We’ll take it at your pace. Click below to find out more about counselling and hypnotherapy.