Counselling, Psychotherapy & Trauma Therapy in Liverpool
Welcome
I'm Chris Rudyard, an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist offering counselling in Liverpool, with over 20 years' experience. I specialise in trauma therapy, using EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and other somatic approaches. Sessions are available at my private practice in Garston, South Liverpool, or online via Zoom.
In Person Therapy:
Counselling for Liverpool Ltd.
Office 19, Mersey House, 140 Speke Rd, Garston, Liverpool, L19 2PH
Online Therapy
Secure ZOOM sessions available
to your location, worldwide
What I help people with
All the common mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression and stress. Many of my clients also seek support to heal from trauma-related issues:
Complex Trauma & CPTSD Therapy
You don’t need an official diagnosis to seek help for CPTSD. Many people experience a range of symptoms linked to complex trauma, often leading to physical health issues due to nervous system stress. Usually stemming from childhood abuse and neglect - whatever that looked like, sometimes without clear memory. With training in multiple trauma therapies, I can help you find recovery paths that help towards healing.
Relationships
I support people with all forms of relationship struggles. You may have been bereaved, hurt, let down, unloved, abandoned, or not loved in the way you needed; perhaps repeatedly. You may have experienced abusive or controlling relationships with someone, or many difficult interactions in your life. Together, we can work toward understanding, healing, and freedom from what happened — even if you’re unsure exactly what that is.
Physical Symptoms - Mind/Body
Chronic stress, early childhood trauma, and anxiety is said to show up in the body.
Many clients I work with experience conditions such as chronic pain, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, IBS, PMDD, and tics. I help people with their nervous system, mindfully, to support their holistic well-being.
Dissociation
Dissociation is often a protective response. Dissociation can include feeling spacey, disconnected, losing time, memory gaps, numbing behaviours, certain seizures, distinct internal states, and personalities known as Ego States.
Neurodiversity Support
Rather than diagnose, I provide support for people with ADD, ADHD, ASC, and AuDHD (whether diagnosed or not). CPTSD and PTSD are also considered forms of neurodivergence. My approach is tailored to help individuals navigate unique life challenges with understanding and acceptance.
Don't want a diagnosis?
I'm not here to diagnose, or focus on diagnosis;
Instead, I help individuals—whether they carry diagnostic labels or not — work through the complexities of their experiences, the lasting impacts of trauma, and the challenges that arise through being human.
Looking for a trauma therapist who offers something different to CBT and talk therapy?
Many clients come to me looking for modern trauma therapies that go beyond the scope of CBT and traditional talk therapy.
People are searching for transformative approaches,
to address deep-rooted issues, that promote true healing
What makes this service different?
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Independent practice - Non-corporate organisation
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No diagnostic outcomes, or measurement questionnaires
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Confidential - Nothing goes onto your NHS/medical records
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Non-judgmental environment - free from blame or shame
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Flexible & Collaborative - a tailored therapy approach to your needs
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Neuro & Somatic Therapies - Go deep, beyond just talking about it..
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You are choosing your therapist, rather than being assigned one
I integrate several trauma therapy models, including counselling, psychotherapy, mindful and somatic approaches, with compassion and an organic approach to aid recovery.
Not sure what therapy you need, or what you want from therapy?
That’s okay — many people don’t know at first.
Just book an appointment, and we can start to discover what will help when you’re ready.
Chris Rudyard NCPS Accredited
Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist, National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Fully insured
My Experience
I bring over 20 years of experience in mental health, counselling and psychotherapy. I have found that just one therapy model can be restrictive to people's recovery, so I have trained to improve my skills and ways of working.
I work flexibly, integrating a range of approaches and theories, rather than a single method. People are all different, and I believe a therapist needs to be adaptable to people, and what they present. The range of approaches I'm trained in helps me be flexible, and work thoroughly through to recovery.
I'm trained in therapies that go deep, are gentle, and are powerful which create lasting change. Some of the psychotherapy training I've completed:
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AEDP - Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP Therapist)
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Attachment Theory & Trauma
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BSP - Brainspotting Therapy (Phase 1,2,3 and Masterclass)
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Person Centred Counselling/Interpersonal Therapy/PCT - (PCCS Training - Manchester)
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CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Clinical Hypnotherapy (Eriksonian, Cognitive Hypnosis, NLP Rewind Technique & Solution Focused)
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DBR Therapy - Deep Brain Reorientating (Lv,1,2,3 & Sudden Sound DBR S2)
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Ego State Therapy with EMDR (with Robin Shapiro)
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EMI / EMIT - Eye Movement Integration (Lv 1,2 & Supervision)
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EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (Lv 1,2,3) 2.0 & EMDR Flash
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IFS - Internal Family Systems (IFS Institute Trained: Lv1,2,3 + Masterclasses)
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IFS Informed EMDR
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Inner Child & Parts/Ego State Work
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Mindfulness
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming
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NLP Professional Coaching
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Polyvagal Theory & Oxytocin (with Dr. Stephen Porges)
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Solution Focused Counselling
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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Trauma Themes)
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Sports & Performance Enhancement (Dr. David Grand)
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Clinical Supervision (qualified professionals only)
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Trauma Informed & Trauma Therapy Trained
My practice is now exclusively private. Previously, I worked as a counsellor and psychotherapist with a wide range of organisations, including:
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Several Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providers
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Businesses of all sizes, charities and government departments
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Football clubs
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NHS hospitals, GP surgeries and local authorities
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Macmillan, Rehab Works, Vita Health, Relate and The Priory
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Over 60 schools
I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and cultures, and I learn from every client.
Whether this is your first time seeing a therapist, or you've seen me or other counsellors before, you're welcome to get in touch.
My approach is flexible and relaxed, and I aim to build a comfortable connection quickly so I can help. There's no need to prepare anything to talk about. Just come along to your session.
NEUROSCIENCE & PSYCHOTHERAPY
I used to think of psychotherapy as an art. The counselling and psychotherapy I provide now is a blend of art, humanity, philosophy, psychology and neuroscience.
Therapies informed by neuroscience are often known as "somatic" or body-based therapies. They go beyond talking about a problem. They are usually "doing" therapies, with a meditative quality and a psychotherapy focus (don't worry if you can't meditate).
Somatic therapies work with your emotions at depth, through the body. They can be quicker, gentle and yet powerful.
The somatic therapies I integrate are:
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Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
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Brainspotting
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Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Eye Movement Integration (EMI)
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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
I most often use these methods to help with difficulties that need more than talking, including:
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Addictions
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Attachment wounds
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Complex trauma
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Phobias
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PTSD and trauma
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Unexplained physical symptoms
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Sexual difficulties
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Performance and sports enhancement
Mersey House Grade II listed building
Picture of Counselling For Liverpools Therapy room
"I really understand myself a lot better after working with you, and it was so useful to talk through my problems in a safe environment with someone completely non-judgmental. I have taken a lot from our sessions, everything is now looking much brighter! If I ever feel I need any more support I will certainly get in touch, and likewise I will definitely be recommending you if any of my friends are looking for some counselling. So thank you once again, it has been such a valuable experience for me".
A Client
Please be aware that you are booking my time, so any
appointments that are cancelled with less than 48 hours are charged for in full