Emma Bowers

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

I am warm and compassionate, and will listen to you with curiosity, empathy and without judgement. Together, we can explore your inner world, your experiences of being in relationship with others, and things you might not have had the freedom or courage to share before. As your unique story unfolds, you will find new ways of being will emerge that enable you to live your life with greater freedom and ease that will foster lasting change.

It's important to find a therapist you feel comfortable with, as the relationship you have with your therapist is a key ingredient to getting the most out of therapy. To help us get a sense of whether we could be a good fit, I offer a free 30 minute online consultation.

Sexual identity:

Lesbian
Queer

Gender identity: Female

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: No

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: Unsure

Personal pronouns: She/Her, They/Them

Qualifications - Links to websites:

I am a psychotherapist in advanced clinical training. I hold a Postgraduate Psychotherapy Diploma in Transactional Analysis (Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy). I have also trained in Person-Centred counselling (Certificate). I have completed additional training in working therapeutically with gender diverse clients, and regularly attend a supervision group for therapists working with gender diverse clients. I also hold a Masters degree in Gender, Sexuality and Culture (The University of Manchester). I am a member of the BACP and abide by its code of ethics. I am also currently working towards psychotherapy accreditation with UKCP. Emma Bowers - therapist in manchester-m21 | BACP

Qualifications - Additional:

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Experience and approach:

I use Transactional Analysis (TA) as my main way of working. TA provides theories and methods than can help us be curious if (often outside our awareness) our earlier experiences may be influencing how we make sense of ourselves and others, and how we relate to the people in our lives.

I also take a trauma-informed approach to therapy, using polyvagal theory. Polyvagal theory can help us understand how our nervous system may be influenced by our stories and histories, and how this can affect our feelings, thoughts, bodily sensations, and behaviour in the here and now.

I support people experiencing challenges such as:

anxiety
stress
low mood / depression
loneliness or a lack of belonging
relationship and attachment difficulties
family difficulties
processing childhood experiences
feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns of thoughts or behaviour
'people pleasing'
a cycle of 'perfectionism' getting in the way of living life with greater freedom and flexibility
low confidence / self-esteem
shame-based difficulties
gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity specific difficulties
career and work issues.