About Us

Whatever difficulties you're going through, you can speed up your healing process and feel better, sooner with the help of the experienced therapists at The Affinity Centre, Cheadle.

Whether you're an individual or a couple, we provide a safe and private environment where you can speak freely and receive confidential therapy.

Ian and Joanna Imago Therapists

Difficulties are normal

Everyone has difficult periods. It's how we choose to manage them that can define our future happiness and well-being.

Counselling can provide real support and genuine understanding when you need it most, allowing you to benefit from a different and experienced perspective.

As you spend time with your Affinity therapist you'll begin to realise that whatever you're going through, it's possible to change - and we'll support you every step of the way.

Our promise

At The Affinity Centre, you'll be welcomed into warm and inviting rooms providing a safe and completely private space for you and your therapist. You can be certain that you will be accepted for who you are. You won't be judged and nothing you say will shock.

Our team of therapists and counsellors are fully trained, insured and registered. We ensure you receive the best quality support and professionalism.

Arranging therapy

Seeking therapy can seem daunting, but here's how it works:

  1. Get in touch through our contact form or phone number 0161 282 0259. We will answer the phone if we can, but we may be working with clients. Leave a message and we will ring you back
  2. You'll receive a call or email back to explore your needs and match one of the Affinity therapists to your individual circumstances.
  3. If you're happy with the suggestion they will contact the relevant therapist who will phone you directly to make an appointment.

You're in charge. Feel free to choose a therapist yourself, email us or use our contact form.

If you have any questions about therapy and counselling, please feel free to call us or take a look through our FAQ page.

We Help With

Stress and Burnout

With the pace of life increasing and less time to relax, stress can be a major issue in many people's lives. Small amounts of stress for small amounts of time can help us be more productive and effective in what we do.

The problems come when stress is experienced over longer periods of time. Lengthy exposure to stress can cause health problems, lack of sleep and eventually result in burnout. Learn how to deal with stress by working with a counsellor or psychotherapist and bring back the balance in your life.

About Stress

Depression

Depression or low mood brings real unhappiness to many individuals at times in their lives. Depression can be caused by a number of different factors - from the death of a loved one, becoming a new mum, the break-up of a relationship or many other reasons.

Working with a counsellor or psychotherapist can help you to understand the origins of your depression and can give practical techniques to deal with your feelings (or lack of them) on a day to day basis. Therapy can bring back hope.

About Depression

Anxiety

Like stress, anxiety in small doses may help you perform better and be more effective. Longer term anxiety, however, is shown to have an impact on health and can cause insomnia.

Therapy and counselling can help anxious individuals to manage their anxiety better and teach them to enjoy the here and now rather than living in the past or the future.

About Anxiety

Relationship Problems

If you are having or experiencing conflict in your relationship, or you are not connecting with your partner at all, then take action now and contact The Affinity Centre. Your therapist will work with you both to bring the romance back into your relationship and make sure both of you feel heard and understood. Read on for more couples counselling information.

Couples Counselling

OCD and Obsessions

OCD can have a major impact on the lives of both the sufferer and their family and friends. There are many different ways in which OCD and obsessions can manifest, but it seems universally agreed in therapy circles that CBT is one of the most effective methods of treatment.

There are several CBT therapists based at The Affinity Centre - contact us now to make an appointment.

About OCD

Sexuality

It may be that you are unsure of your sexuality, or you feel sure but need help and support coming to terms with your sexual identity and how it fits with other aspects of your life.

The Affinity Centre offers help and support for gender and sexual minority clients and has professionals trained in this area by Pink Therapy. Get in touch and let's talk it though so that you can get support you deserve.

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Jealousy

It may seem odd to see jealousy in this list, but jealousy can do a tremendous amount of damage to people's lives and cause relationship breakdown and huge amounts of anxiety and stress.

The good news is that there are ways to tackle and eradicate the issue by working with a well trained therapist or counsellor. So don't let jealousy damage your life, contact the centre now and let's work it out.

About Jealousy

Other Issues

This is by no means a comprehensive list. We also have a nutritionist working at the centre to help you with your diet and wellbeing and hypnotherapists that can help you with breaking bad habits such as smoking or phobias.

If the problem that you have is not written above then get in touch on 0161 282 0259 and let's talk about how we can help you. Alternatively, use the contact form