Therapy in Hale, Altrincham & online

If you're here, it's probably because something hasn't been feeling quite right for a while.

Perhaps you're the one everyone always relies on, and you're exhausted by it. Maybe even resentful.

You find yourself comparing yourself to others and wondering why you're not coping.

You'd like to be able to switch your mind off without scrolling for an hour first.

Or stop judging yourself every time you snap at your partner or your children.

Perhaps there has been a big change in your life, like motherhood, and you don't quite recognise yourself anymore or know how to find your way back.

You may even be wondering whether therapy is the right step. Perhaps you're worried it will change your relationships with the people you love. That you'll have to revisit things you've worked hard to leave behind. Or that you'll find yourself crying in front of a stranger.

If you're recognising yourself in any of this, you don't have to keep trying to make sense of it on your own.

I offer a free 15–20 minute introductory call where we can talk about what's been bringing you here, answer any questions you might have, and see whether working together feels right for you. If we decide to work together, we'll move at a pace that feels right for you, with no expectation to talk about anything before you're ready.

Justyna O'Connell therapist in Altrincham and Hale specialising in people pleasing

A WARM, RELATIONAL SPACE

I'm Justyna O'Connell, an integrative therapist based in Hale and Altrincham, offering therapy both in person and online.

I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and perfectionism.

My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative, creating a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you explore whatever has brought you to therapy.

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TAKING THE FIRST STEP

Finding the right therapist can feel like a big step.

I offer a free 15–20 minute telephone or online consultation, giving us an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.