Pam Arland
Counsellor in Manchester

Living and/or working in the city centre can be really exciting.

That's why we come to the heart of the city, to fulfil our dreams!

Unfortunately the STRESS of sustaining that lifestyle may sometimes get us down and we may find ourselves experiencing anxiety or low mood which manifests in isolation, loneliness, relationship difficulties, excessive use of alcohol or recreational drugs, weight gain, weight loss or a host of other issues (including self-harm or thoughts of suicide).

I have worked with very many clients experiencing these sorts of issues over the past 11 years. I am a member of BACP, the professional body for counsellors. The service I offer is discreet, confidential and evidenced by clinical assessments and client testimonials (see below). If you work with me, it is your choice how many sessions you have and how frequently.

Perhaps the reason you're reading this is because you're wondering whether it's time to look at such issues in your life. If you would like to make an appointment or find out more, you can contact me on 07709216100 (between 8am and 9pm weekdays, 8am - 4pm Fridays) or at pam@arlandcounselling.co.uk.

Evening appointments available.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

My Qualifications
BACP Accredited Diploma in Counselling 2008 University of Salford
Post Diploma Certificate in Relationship Counselling & Theory Level 4 2010 Relate Greater Manchester North
Post Diploma Certificate in Counselling Children/Play Therapy Level 4 2015 Place2Be

NFS Advanced Specialist Fertility Counselling Diploma 2018 National Fertility Society

Certificate in Counselling 2005 City College Manchester
Counselling Concepts 2004 City College Manchester
BA (Hons Modern Languages) 1980 University of Coventry

My Experience
I have worked in private practice since April 2008 and I have been a (Level 4) quaified Couple Counsellor since 2010 - this therapy is also available to family members.

I am also a qualified children's counsellor and Play Therapist, qualifying in 2015, and have worked in a primary school.


I have a great deal of experience as an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) counsellor and currently work for 5 EAPs. I also work for 2 PMIs (Private Medical Insurers).


I have 8 years experience as a paid worker in a domestic abuse charity.

I was a Primary School Counsellor from 2013 - 2014.
I was a staff counsellor at University Hospital South Manchester from 2005 - 08.
I was a counsellor and telephone helpline worker at the Counselling Centre in Altrincham from 2005-07.
I was a volunteer listener at the Creative Living Centre drop in for former mental health patients (Bury) from 2004-05.
I volunteered as a Bereavement Visitor from 2004-06.

Recent Training - see also My Qualifications (above)
June 2018 Survivors of Sexual Violence and the Criminal Justice System and Understanding Sexual Abuse and the Impact on Children and Young People Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre

October 2017 The Invisible Lion (Trauma) Khiron House November Working Creatively with Survivors of Abuse PCCS

September 2017 Grounding Techniques for Trauma Onlinevents

September 2017 BACP Private Practice Conference: Who am I (Identity) BACP

July 2017 Suicide Examined Onlinevents

April 2017 Empowerment & Healing in Therapy PESI

March 2016 Critical Incident Debriefing Psychotherapy for Healthcare Ltd

February 2016 Trauma in Counselling & Psychotherapy Mindsite

February 2016 Providing Psychological First Aid to Victims of Trauma Workplace Options

July 2015 Principles of Positive Psychology Workplace Options

February 2015 EAP Foundations Training Workplace Options

February 2015 Divorce Support for Groups Divorce Support Group

October 2013 Shame: the hidden core of mental disturbance Psychotherapy UK

October 2013 Counselling Suicidal Clients Mindsite

March 2013 A Comparative Study: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and the Person-Centred Approach PCCS

My Specialisms

The Anxiety, Depression and Trauma which accompany Workplace Stress.

Fertililty counselling: Implications Counselling, Support Counselling, Psychosexual Counselling, Surrogacy Counselling, Welfare of the Child Assessment.

Other issues I have supported clients with -

Anxiety * Depression * Trauma * Domestic Abuse / Violence * Sex Addiction * Bereavement * Suicidal Thoughts * Internet Addiction * Generalised Anxiety Disorder * Miscarriage (men and women) * Workplace Issues * Panic * Pregnancy * Birth * Abortion * Betrayal * Childhood Abuse * Trauma * Relationship Issues * Redundancy

Anger Management * Bullying * Emotional Abuse * Family Issues

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) * Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Confidence * Self-Esteem

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

Individuals
Together we set objectives according to what is appropriate to you. The counselling session is your time and space to talk about whatever you find difficult. My role is to focus on what you are feeling about your life and what you want to get out of it. We identify the gap between what you want and what you have now. I support you to work out your own solutions rather than telling you what to do because, although you may find it hard to believe at the moment, I believe you are the expert on your own life.

Couples
We decide together on what our counselling objectives are then concentrate on certain crucial areas -

* how you communicate with each other

* what expectations and ideals you have brought into the relationship from your own family and/or from previous relationships

* how your experience as a couple has shaped you so far.

* the role of your intimate physical relations in the larger relationship

* how safe you believe you are in your relationship

* the effect having children may have on your relationship, and their safety.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Counselling	In Person	£55 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

£55 per 50m before 5pm £60 per 50m from 5pm