Hannah Manchester
BABCP-Accredited CBT Therapist and EMDR-Trained Practitioner
✓ BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
✓ EMDR-trained trauma practitioner
✓ Registered Mental Health Nurse since 2008
✓ Specialist experience in PTSD and complex trauma
✓ Experienced in anxiety, OCD and low self-esteem
✓ Online therapy for adults and young people aged 16+
Pronouns: She/Her
Hannah Manchester is a compassionate and experienced BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR-trained practitioner. She offers online therapy to adults and young people aged 16 and over, helping clients understand what is maintaining their difficulties and make meaningful, lasting changes.
Hannah specialises in trauma and complex trauma, including PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual assault and experiences that continue to affect a person’s sense of safety, relationships and self-worth. She understands that trauma does not always present as vivid memories: it can also appear through anxiety, emotional overwhelm, shame, dissociation, avoidance, persistent self-criticism or feeling unable to move forward.
Alongside her trauma work, Hannah has extensive experience supporting anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, health anxiety, phobias, depression, low self-esteem, body image concerns and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. She provides a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space in which clients can explore difficult experiences at a manageable pace.
Hannah’s practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and informed by EMDR, Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, DBT-informed skills and mindfulness. She adapts therapy to each client rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Having been registered as a Mental Health Nurse since 2008, Hannah brings substantial experience across psychological therapy, nursing and wider mental health care. Her approach combines professional expertise with warmth, collaboration and practical strategies that clients can continue using beyond therapy.
Areas of Specialism
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Complex PTSD
Childhood trauma and adverse experiences
Sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse
Dissociation and trauma-related emotional difficulties
Low self-esteem, shame and self-criticism
Body image concerns and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Anxiety disorders, including OCD, panic and phobias
Other areas of Hannah’s clinical experience include:
Anxiety and related difficulties
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Panic attacks and panic disorder
Social anxiety
Health anxiety
Agoraphobia
Performance anxiety
Separation and abandonment fears
Phobias
Emetophobia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Perfectionism and procrastination
Hair pulling and skin picking
Trauma and emotional wellbeing
PTSD and complex PTSD
Childhood trauma
Sexual trauma and abuse
Dissociation
Road traffic accident trauma
Depression and low mood
Grief, bereavement and loss
Anger and emotional regulation
Loneliness
Self-esteem, identity and relationships
Low self-esteem and self-criticism
Body image difficulties
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
LGBTQIA+ concerns
Gender identity
Family and relationship difficulties
Parenting and caring responsibilities
Alexithymia and difficulty expressing emotions
Health and life changes
Chronic health conditions
Chronic fatigue and ME
Pregnancy and postnatal emotional wellbeing
Miscarriage
Menopause and menstrual health
Sleep difficulties
Therapeutic Approaches and Models
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Schema Therapy
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed skills
Mindfulness-based approaches
Hannah works with:
Adults (19-65 Years)
Adolescents (16 - 18 Years)
Client Testimonials
Moving Forward After Trauma
“I am now able to move forward with my life and not stuck in the trauma, Hannah's compassionate approach using EMDR changed the way I think and my life” LGB
Professional Training and Accreditations
BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist – accredited since 2019
EMDR-trained practitioner – currently working towards accreditation
Registered Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council since 2008
Experienced in delivering CBT, trauma-focused therapy and EMDR online
Works with adults and young people aged 16 and over
FAQs
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Hannah specialises in trauma and complex trauma, including PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual assault, dissociation and experiences that continue to affect self-worth, emotional regulation and relationships. She also has extensive experience supporting anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias, depression, low self-esteem and body image difficulties.
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Hannah will begin by learning about your experiences, current difficulties and goals. She will then recommend an appropriate therapeutic approach and explain the reasons for her recommendation. Therapy may primarily use CBT or EMDR, or draw on a combination of approaches where this is clinically appropriate.
EMDR helps to reprocess these stuck memories, allowing the brain to resolve them in a healthier way. This often leads to a significant reduction, or even elimination, of distressing symptoms, improving emotional well-being.
Recognized by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2013 as an effective treatment for trauma and trauma-related disorders, EMDR has been extensively researched and proven to help with a wide range of psychological difficulties. The therapy follows a structured eight-phase protocol that ensures safety and guidance for the client. During sessions, bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements or tapping—helps the brain process traumatic memories in a controlled and conscious manner.
Many clients find that EMDR can lead to faster, more lasting results compared to traditional talk therapy alone, making it a highly effective option for addressing trauma and other distressing life events.
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EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is a structured psychological therapy that can help the brain process traumatic or highly distressing experiences that continue to feel emotionally present. Hannah will carefully assess your needs, explain each stage and ensure that appropriate preparation and stabilisation take place before trauma memories are processed.
In ACT, you learn skills to notice thoughts and emotions without becoming overwhelmed or stuck in them. This includes developing acceptance, mindfulness, and compassion, alongside identifying what truly matters to you. Therapy then supports you to take meaningful, values-led actions, even when life feels difficult.
ACT can be particularly helpful for anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic health conditions, stress, and difficulties with self-esteem. It is often used alongside other therapeutic approaches, such as CBT, and is tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.
Rather than aiming to “get rid” of uncomfortable feelings, ACT helps you create a richer, more meaningful life by learning to make space for your internal experiences while moving toward what matters most to you.
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Yes. You do not need to have a formal diagnosis or be certain that your experience qualifies as trauma before seeking help. Hannah can help you understand how past experiences may be affecting your emotions, relationships, beliefs and behaviour in the present, and recommend a suitable way forward.
CFT focuses on developing compassionate mind skills, including self-soothing, mindfulness, and understanding the balance between threat, drive, and soothing systems in the brain. These skills help individuals respond to difficult thoughts and emotions with greater kindness, clarity, and balance.
A core principle of CFT is cultivating compassion towards oneself and others. Therapy helps you recognise and reduce harsh self-judgment, while building confidence, emotional regulation, and supportive ways of coping.
CFT can be particularly helpful for difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and difficulties managing self-criticism or shame. Therapy is collaborative, structured, and compassionate, supporting individuals to build lasting emotional strength and self-kindness.
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Yes. Hannah offers online therapy to older adolescents aged 16 to 18 as well as adults. She adapts therapy to the young person’s age, needs and communication style. Confidentiality, safeguarding and appropriate parental involvement will be discussed before therapy begins.
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The free introductory call gives you an opportunity to meet Hannah, briefly discuss the support you are looking for and ask questions about her approach. It also helps you decide whether you feel comfortable speaking with her before arranging a full therapy session.