Psychotherapy and counselling are essentially relationships wherebye the client discovers aspects of him/herself as the therapeutic relationship unfolds. These aspects lead to a deeper level of acceptance, greater freedom of choice and a strengthening of inner peace. At the same time clients often take inportant life changing decisions to promote an easier and more fulfilling life.

Psychotherapy and Counselling Services

At Elan Training and Development , we have a large counselling and psychotherapy team. Our team provides individual, couple and group therapy services tailored to the unique needs of each person. If you wish to make a referral to any of the practitioners below then please contact them.

Judi Ledward

Judi ledward (BA, Dip IP) is a UKCP registered Integrative Psychotherapist. She has been working as a psychotherapist with individuals, couples and groups for over 30 years and maintains a practice at elan. She also provides group and individual supervision and runs courses in a variety of settings incuding business on personal, spiritual and professional development . She takes groups abroad for intensive weeks or weekends. You can email her here or contact at elan - 0161 928 9997

Robin Hobbes

Robin Hobbes (BA CQSW CTA TSTA) is a UKCP registered Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist. He has over 30 year's experience in the psychotherapy and counselling field. He runs a smal individual psychotherapy practice. He also provides group and individual supervision. You can email him here or contact him at elan - 0161 928 9997

Elizabeth Andrew

Elizabeth Andrew (BA Hons) is a qualified therapuetic counsellor in Integrative Psychosynthesis and a member of the BACP. In her therapy she works in a creative and soulful way with clients. She is also an independent management consultant with 25 years experience of working with individuals and teams in the Public Sector providing support and development, You can email her here elizabeth@elizabethandrew.co.uk or contact her on 07941 225 305

Bernadette Hillon

Bernadette Hillon is a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist. who has an individual psychotherapy practice at elan and in West Didsbury, Manchester. She is a member of the Institute of Transactional Analysis and is registered with UKCP. She offers potential clients the opportunity to meet her and explore any questions, without charge for that initial appointment. You can email her here bernadettehillon@madasafish.com or contact her on 0161 434 0384.

John Vanston

John Vanston trained as an integrative counsellor/ supervisor/trainer, working with couples, adults and young people and specialising in cbt/stress/anger management and relaxation. Other training and practice includes EFT and EMDR in working with trauma and bereavement issues. MBACP., BSc., Adv. Dip. Couns., Cert Marital Couns., Dip. ASS., CQSW., Cert. Ed., Cert. Stress/Relaxation, Cert. Supervision, EFT. , EMDR., Dept. of Health approved to work with children, BACP. Associate Trainer, Supervisor and Counsellor.You can email him here john.vanston1@btinternet.com or contact him on 07816141704.

Bernie Shepherd