The Recovery Lounge — Mental Health Services in Manchester, England

Samantha is an accredited integrative psychotherapist and coach with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals through difficult times. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to individual needs. Samantha works with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and stress management. She also offers professional and personal coaching, including performance enhancement, and is a BPS accredited supervisor. Samantha believes in a collaborative approach, empowering clients to develop coping mechanisms and build resilience. Her practice is guided by professional codes of ethics from the British Psychological Society and IANLPC, ensuring high standards of care. She also dedicates time to raising awareness and funds for rare disease care.

Richard Hall is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in Manchester city centre, offering both in-person and online sessions across the UK. He provides a calm, collaborative, and client-driven approach, focusing on building a genuine, trusting relationship. Richard works integratively, drawing from various therapeutic approaches to suit individual needs, aiming to help clients understand underlying patterns and achieve meaningful, lasting change. He works with adults, couples, and individuals experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and those feeling stuck or directionless. Richard has specific experience working with male issues, gender diversity, and LGBT+ individuals.

Victoria Ashadu is a qualified Art Psychotherapist based in Manchester, England, offering services through Muawé Healing Arts. Her practice is rooted in the belief that art provides a non-confrontational and non-judgmental avenue for expression and emotional management. Victoria is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). She specialises in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma for both young people and adults, and also practices Attachment-Based Therapy. Victoria works with young people, men, and women, providing a safe and nurturing environment for individuals to explore their inner worlds. Her approach incorporates assessment, formulation, and psychological interventions, including parent work, group therapy, and individual treatments, with a holistic, collaborative focus on client well-being.