Counselling for Liverpool

 A private, independent therapy service,
providing counselling & psychotherapy for a range of concerns.

In-person and online therapy sessions via ZOOM​

You are welcome to self-book appointments.

THERAPY FOR:

I help with all the common mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression and stress. Many clients also seek support to heal from trauma-related issues.

Complex Trauma & CPTSD:

You don’t need an official diagnosis to seek help for CPTSD. Many people experience a range of symptoms linked to complex trauma, often leading to physical health issues due to nervous system stress. Usually stemming from childhood abuse and neglect - whatever that looked like, sometimes without clear memory. With training in multiple trauma therapies, I can help you find recovery paths that help towards healing.

Difficult Relationships:

I support people with all forms of relationship struggles. You may have been bereaved, hurt, let down, unloved, abandoned, or not loved in the way you needed — perhaps repeatedly.
You may have experienced abusive or controlling relationships with someone, or many difficult interactions in your life. Together, we can work toward understanding, healing, and freedom from what happened — even if you’re unsure exactly what that is.

Physical Symptoms & Mind‑Body:

Chronic stress, early childhood trauma, and anxiety can show up in the body.
Many clients I work with experience conditions such as chronic pain, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, IBS, PMDD, and tics. Together, we can address the mind-body connection and support your holistic well-being.

Dissociation:

Dissociation exists on a spectrum. It is often a protective response.
It can include feeling spacey, disconnected, losing time, memory gaps, numbing behaviours, certain seizures, or distinct internal states and personalities known as Ego States..

Neurodiversity Support:

Rather than diagnose, I provide support for people with ADD, ADHD, ASC, and AuDHD (whether diagnosed or not).
CPTSD and PTSD are also considered forms of neurodivergence.
My approach is tailored to help individuals navigate unique life challenges with understanding and acceptance.

Other Concerns

Don't want a diagnosis?
I'm not here to diagnose, or focus on diagnosis;

Instead, I help individuals—whether they carry diagnostic labels or not — work through the complexities of their experiences, the lasting impacts of trauma, and the challenges that arise through being human.

Are You Looking for a Trauma Therapist who offers
something different to 
CBT and Traditional Talk Therapy?

​Many clients come to me looking for modern trauma therapies that go beyond the scope of CBT and traditional talk therapy.

People are searching for transformative approaches,
to address deep-rooted issues, that promote true healing

What Makes This Service Different

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• Independent of other counsellors & organisations
• Non-corporate, personal yet professional.
  
• ​No measurement questionnaires (PHQ9-GAD7)
• No blaming, judging, or shaming
• Nothing on your NHS/medical records
• No forcing you into an organisations target-led systems
  
• Uniquely different from CBT & regular Counselling
• Therapy that goes beyond just talking about it..

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I integrate several trauma therapy models, including counselling, psychotherapy, mindful and somatic approaches, with compassion and an organic approach to aid recovery.
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Not sure what therapy you need, or what you want from therapy?​
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That’s okay — many people don’t know at first.
Just book an appointment, and we can start to discover what will help when you’re ready.

A Therapist with over 20 years experience

​​CHRIS RUDYARD MNCPS
​​Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Fully Insured & Qualified Professional.

HOW DO I WORK WITH YOU?

Counselling can be one of the best things you do for your mental health. However, I have found that relying on just one therapy model can be restrictive to people's recovery, so I have completed many additional therapy trainings over the years, to improve my skills and ways of working to suit many more people.

I work flexibly, integrating various traditional and newer approaches, theories instead of relying on a single model.

People are all different, and I believe a therapist needs to be 'adaptable' to people, and what they present with. The range of approaches I'm trained in helps me be flexible, and work thoroughly through it, to recovery.

I'm trained in and utilise therapies that go deep, are gentle, and are powerful to create lasting change. Some of the psychotherapy models I've completed training in:

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• AEDP - Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP Therapist)
• Adoption, Attachment Theory & Trauma
• BSP - Brainspotting Therapy (Phase 1,2,3 and Masterclass)​
  
• Person Centred Counselling/Interpersonal Therapy/PCT - (PCCS Training - Manchester)
• CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 
• Clinical Hypnotherapy (Eriksonian, Cognitive Hypnosis, Ego States, NLP Rewind Technique & Solution Focused)
• DBR Therapist - Deep Brain Re-orientating Therapy Lv1,2,3
• Ego State Therapy with EMDR (with Robin Shapiro)
• EMI / EMIT - Eye Movement Integration (Lv 1,2 & Supervision)
• ​EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (Lv 1,2,3) EMDR 2.0 & EMDR Flash​​​​

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• ​​IFS Psychotherapist - Internal Family Systems (IFS Institute Trained: Lv1,2,3 + Masterclasses)
• IFS Informed EMDR
• Inner Child Work
• Mindfulness
• NLP/Neurolinguistic Programming
• NLP ​Professional Coaching
  
• Lifespan Integration Lv 1 & 2
• Polyvagal Theory & Oxytocin (with Dr. Stephen Porges)
• Solution Focused Counselling
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Trauma Themes)
• Sports & Performance Enhancement (Dr. David Grand)
• ​Clinical Supervision (qualified professionals only)
• Trauma Informed & Trauma Therapy Trained

Although I now only work in private practice,
I have previously provided
counselling & psychotherapy services for:

Several ​Employee Assistance Providers
Small - Large Businesses, Charities, Government Departments,
Football Clubs, NHS Hospitals & GP Surgeries, NHS workforce,
Local Authorities, Macmillan, Rehab Works, Vita Health,
Relate, Over 60 Schools, & The Priory
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I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Whether this is your first time seeing me, or you've seen other counsellors/therapists before, you are welcome to schedule an appointment.

I'm fluid in the way I work, and easy-going. I'll connect quickly with you, and get along, so I can help.
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​No need to prepare what to talk about, just turn up on the day.

More About Chris

Neuroscience & Psychotherapy

The counselling & psychotherapy I provide now is a unique blend of
an ​art, humanity, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.
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Newer Therapies which are informed by neuroscience come under the
umbrella of 'neuropsychology' and some 'somatic therapies' also use neuroscience

Somatic therapies are more directive mind & body therapies, they require your participation
they are not focused on the story.. and they are not like yoga.
they work at depth with your emotions, physically, they can be quicker, gentle, yet powerful ways of working.

The psychotherapies I integrate, that are considered 'neurotherapies' or 'somatic therapies', are:
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AEDP, ​Brainspotting, DBR Therapy, EMDR, EMI, Lifespan Integration
& Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

​I most often use these methods to help treat things that
require more than just talking, such as:
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Addiction/binging, Attachment Wounds, Complex Trauma, Phobias,
'Performance' Enhancement, PTSD, ​and
Unexplained Physical Symptoms, Sex Problems, Sports Enhancement

More about trauma

COUNSELLING & ​​PSYCHOTHERAPY
SOUTH LIVERPOOL OFFICE

Mersey House is a Grade II listed building, based at The Matchworks, Garston, Liverpool, L19 2PH

My therapy room is a private, dedicated room which isn't shared with other therapists

"I really understand myself a lot better after working with you, and it was so useful to talk through my problems in a safe environment with someone completely non-judgmental. I have taken a lot from our sessions, everything is now looking much brighter!  If I ever feel I need any more support I will certainly get in touch, and likewise I will definitely be recommending you if any of my friends are looking for some counselling. So thank you once again, it has been such a valuable experience for me". A Client

Prior payment is required before your initial appointment.

Please be aware that you are booking my time, so any
appointments that are cancelled with less than 48 hours are charged for in full.

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