Therapy in Manchester with Kathleen O’Connor

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Therapy in Manchester with Kathleen O’Connor

Psychotherapy for adults and couples, in person or online

I’m Kathleen O’Connor, a BACP-registered psychotherapist based in Manchester. I work with adults and couples around anxiety, relationships, burnout, low self-worth, difficult patterns and major life changes.

Therapy can be useful when something feels stuck, overwhelming or difficult to make sense of. You might be coping with separation or divorce, struggling in a relationship, feeling emotionally drained, or noticing that the same patterns keep repeating.

I offer a warm, non-judgemental and collaborative space where you can slow things down, understand what is happening underneath, and begin to make changes that feel more sustainable.

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I work from Kota Therapy at Pollard Yard, close to Ancoats and Manchester city centre, and also offer online sessions across the UK.

My approach is relational and trauma-informed, grounded in Transactional Analysis. We look not only at what is happening now, but also at the patterns, relationships and earlier experiences that may be shaping how you feel and respond.

I often work with people experiencing:

  • anxiety, overwhelm or burnout

  • relationship difficulties, separation or divorce

  • low self-worth or self-criticism

  • major life transitions or periods of uncertainty

  • recurring patterns in relationships

  • the impact of difficult childhood or family experiences

You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy. Many people begin because they want to understand themselves better, feel more in control of their choices, or make sense of something that has been difficult to shift alone.

A space where you can be yourself

I'I’m a qualified Transactional Analysis psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP. My approach is warm, relational and grounded in the belief that meaningful change is possible.

I work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and identities and aim to offer an affirming, thoughtful space where you can feel safe, seen and heard.

You don’t need to know exactly what you want from therapy before you begin. Sometimes the starting point is simply knowing that something doesn’t feel right, or that you don’t want things to keep feeling the way they do.

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Supportive psychotherapy

What to expect

Sessions are 50 minutes and take place in a calm, private therapy room at Pollard Yard in Manchester, or online.

I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation so we can talk briefly about what has brought you to therapy and whether working together feels like a good fit.

Individual therapy: £70 per session
Couples therapy: £100 per session

If I don’t think I’m the right therapist for you, I’ll do my best to suggest someone from my trusted network.

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Important:
While we offer a supportive and confidential space for therapy, Kota Therapy is not a crisis service. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency or are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services or the Samaritans at www.samaritans.org or call 0116 123 (UK) for 24/7 support.

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