A Warm Welcome to Oakwood House Psychological Services and Training

Oakwood House is an independent counselling service that provides a range of psychological therapies. We also offer training opportunities for student and qualified therapists and allied professionals. 

Since opening in 1992 we have established a strong reputation and helped thousands of people. We specialize in cost-effective community-based care in Greater Manchester and the North West of England, serving NHS and private clients. Our dedicated team delivers knowledgeable, effective programmes to assist people in moving towards emotional and physical wellbeing. We use a variety of personally tailored psychological approaches including cognitive behaviour therapy, integrative psychotherapy and person-centred counselling; as well as drama therapy and other creative arts therapies.

Our private Counselling Service in Stockport assists individuals and families with a range of issues and is accessed by self referral. Therapy is offered in-person as well as via telephone, email and instant chat (by appointment only).

The NHS Stockport Community Eating Disorder Service accepts referrals from Stockport CCG GPs.

The NHS Stockport Specialist Weight Management support accepts referrals from the Stockport Weight Management Team via GP referral.

The NHS Manchester, Salford, Oldham and Blackpool Specialist Weight Management psychological therapies are accessed via GP referral to Choose to Change www.choose-to-change.co.uk. Clients are seen in a wide choice of venues throughout the region.

Please feel free to contact us to see how we can help you. There’s no obligation to arrange an appointment; our initial conversation will focus on what’s going on for you right now and see if we can help. Our number is 0161 480 0882 or alternatively contact us via email by clicking here.

Our primary Stockport premises are not currently wheelchair accessible. We can make arrangements to see you in an alternative venue if needed, please call in advance of your visit.

Please note, Our 'Drop in' Advice service on Monday 20th May 2013 has been cancelled due to staff illness.

We apologise for any inconenience this may cause.

We are pleased to announce 2013 start dates for three popular groups:  

This is who I am- A journey of self discovery, a 10 week art and drama therapy group to improve sense of self esteem and identity

Facing the woman in the mirror- Positive body image group, a 10 week art and drama therapy group to understand and nurture positive body image

Coping Skills for Recovery from Eating Disorders, a 10 week psychoeducation "top-up" group

To see the new group schedule and find out how to register, please click here