Counselling in Altrincham and Lymm
with Simon Lyons from Talking Spa.
Seeking solutions, healing feelings ~ changing lives.
Welcome and thank you for visiting Talking Spa Therapeutic Counselling.
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
New for 2026 in Altrincham and Lymm.
Walk and talk counselling. Recent research has shown that walk and talk therapy has further beneficial value.
Taking in the slower paced countryside ambience while walking along a boat lined canal where the trees reflect against the water is really grounding and provides a further sense of decompression and clarity.
It's good to take the opportunity to get out and connect with nature to mentally reset and take care of your physical health as well as your wellbeing.
Seasonal update: Autumn walks are quite reflective as the leaves turn red and gold and begin to drop to earth, the fall still offers enjoyable sessions outdoors.
Did you know? That the smell of flora and seeing the colour green slows down your heart rate. Hearing birds sing can help you focus and being out in nature can increase the production of feelgood hormones like serotonin.
Simon Lyons from Talking Spa Counselling in Altrincham and Lymm.
I also do walk and talk therapy in Cheshire countryside.
Counselling in a safe and trusting space where you can access your inner voice.
I am based in Altrincham market quarter in a beautifully renovated old building which has been redesigned as a therapy hub, a wonderfully quiet oasis.
I also work in Lymm, situated in an idyllic country setting surrounded by wildlife and boats passing slowly by on the Bridgewater canal, perfect for quiet reflective work such as counselling, a bit of a haven.
Both environments are perfect for wellbeing work.
Additionally, I offer online counselling as an accessible option.
I am formally trained and qualified to the standards of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, so you can be rest assured that I offer professional therapy at a nationally recognised level.
Also, as well as being a qualified counsellor, I have lived experience of many of the mental health and life challenges that clients bring to therapy. As a result I am able to provide genuine empathy, insight and experience of knowing that things can change for the better.
To talk to someone who can relate to you, call me.
Simon 07967 025833.
My Approach
Running on empty?
Many people I work with appear to be coping well on the surface but are struggling on the inside. Men in particular, are inclined to "soak it up" and keep going, they dig deep and get through it. then one day their coping bucket is full
It's only when somebody close to us says "I'm worried about you" that we realise we've reached the point where we need some help.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you talk. This counselling space can offer you the peace and quiet to work out what's happening and reconnect with yourself without judgement or putting on a brave face.
If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected or simply just not feeling right then you don't have to carry the burden alone. Get in touch and let me know the best time to talk and discover the next step.
Simon - 07967 025833
My approach is easy, non judgemental and positive but it is also focussed on helping you with meaningful change. Working together can help you develop greater self awareness, emotional resilience and clarity.
Many clients come to therapy because they want solutions but often discover that lasting change comes from understanding themselves more fully.
When we understand our thoughts, feelings and behaviours we are better equipped to make choices and decisions that better fit with how we want to live.
My role is not to tell you what to do, but to help you make sense of your experiences, to reconnect with your strengths and find a way forward that feels authentic and sustainable.
If you are looking for counselling for burnout, anxiety, stress, loss, relationship difficulties or have lost direction then I offer a confidential space where you can talk without a "filter" and work towards the changes you want to make.
If this resonates with you then counselling with me will offer you a space away from the noise of life and discover what's beneath the surface. Together we can explore the challenges you are facing, gain a deeper understanding of the reasons and patterns that may be holding you back and identify practical ways in which to move forward.
Call or text Simon on 07967 025833.
Canal view counselling room in Lymm.
Make better, healthier new choices
Working together will be about empowering you to develop the tools, skills and resources required to effect the positive change needed in your life. Having a safe place to vocalise, reflect and then clearly see what is needed ensures that this therapeutic process can be highly beneficial for your personal growth and wellbeing and most of all, for you to feel lighter and happier again!
To take the first step to finding the skills to feel better, call me free on 07967 025833, Simon.
What issues can counselling help with?
Anxiety
Bereavement
Challenges unique to self -employment
Depression
Family dynamic pressure
Difficulty adjusting to retirement
Grief
Lack of confidence
Living with stress
Loss
Men's issues
Relationship problems
Self esteem
Work related stress
My Location
I'm based at 28 High Street in Altrincham market quarter WA14 1QP.
I also offer counselling at Cheshire Wellness Centre in Lymm WA13 0SW.
Additionally, I offer walk and talk counselling and provide online therapy.
Fees & Availability
When starting a new counselling relationship with me, we'll begin with an initial free 20-minute telephone assessment. This allows me to get a feel and understanding of who you are and what you are contending with and also for you to feel if I am the right counsellor for you.
Counselling sessions last for 60 minutes and cost £60 per session, my recommended starting point is a plan of 3 to 6 sessions.
However, every person and situation are different. We may find the eureka moment early and complete our work ahead of time, work to an agreed date or continue sessions for as long as you will benefit from them. It’s all about when the time is right for you.
I have a limited number of concessions for people under financial hardship and counselling students. Please get in touch with me to check availability.
Payments are required 24 hours before the session starts and can be made by bank transfer.
Note that if you you want to cancel an appointment, I require 24 hours' notice; otherwise you will still need to pay for the session missed.
Becoming your best self
This is a significant investment in your mental and emotional wellbeing, however, when you are able to reclaim your health and happiness and are no longer carrying the debilitating burdens daily, you will feel the benefit of your investment tenfold.
Looking into counselling is the first step. It can be difficult to admit that you're unhappy and even harder to imagine a life beyond the hardships you're facing today, finding the right person to help you can also be overwhelming.
So, wherever you are on your journey, I can meet you with the safe, supportive and non judgemental space needed to explore your thoughts and feelings.
Together, we can work towards helping you move forward and reach the place you want to be.
Spotlight on..
Dementia
Dementia is affecting more and more families the longer we live. Do you care for a loved one with this debilitating illness?
Early days are often about hope and making the best of the days given however, this is a long slow process where the person changes personality or slowly drifts away, hurting the loved ones and gradually pulls them into an exhausting silent struggle.
How are you feeling?
Sad, depressed, feeling guilty about a gradual lack of patience or time? Do you have feelings of frustration and then remorse? Are you tired, trapped, haunted or struggling against repetition?
Do you need some space to clear your head or to just voice thoughts you can't share anywhere else?
If so, then lets arrange a clarity call and formulate a plan ongoing for coping!
Get in touch on 07967 025833, Simon.
Get in Touch
Ultimately, you need to feel safe, heard and validated with someone who gets you.
Get in touch for your free consultation and see if I'm the one to begin your journey to feeling better and healthier with and become the version of yourself that you're meant to be.
It’ll be okay… contact me.
The earliest way you can reach me is by telephone, text, or WhatsApp on 07967 025833.
You can contact me also, by email at simon@talkingspa.co.uk or by filling out my enquiry form and I will get back to you as soon as I can.