You Learned to Keep the Peace. You Don’t Have to Anymore.
Integrative Therapy in Manchester & Online Across the UK
Online | Face-to-face
BSc (Hons) • Dip. Couns • PNCPS (Acc.) • MBACP
Walking on eggshells is exhausting
If you grew up needing to stay quiet to stay safe, adapt to volatile moods, or take care of everyone else’s feelings, it makes sense why you move through the world and your relationships the way you do today.
Whether from childhood, past relationships, or current partnerships, those survival strategies protected you back then. But carrying them into adult life can leave you constantly anxious, fearing conflict, and feeling disconnected from what you actually want.
The experiences that shape us can leave us doubting ourselves for years, but with the right support, those patterns can change.
How therapy makes a difference
Saying 'no' without the guilt or shame spiral: Letting a phone call go to voicemail because you're busy, or turning down a weekend plan, and actually enjoying your evening without spending the next hour worrying if they're angry with you.
A calm nervous system: Hearing someone’s raised voice, a sharp tone, or seeing an unexpected email ping, and realising your body no longer goes straight into panic mode.
Speaking up in the moment: Expressing what you need or setting a boundary with a partner, family member, or colleague, and feeling steady in yourself rather than feeling an immediate wave of guilt.
A quieter inner critic: Making a small mistake in your day and noticing your first thought is "that's okay, I'm human,"instead of spending days in intense self-criticism.
Hi, I'm Jamie Moffat
I’m an integrative therapist and the founder of Inclusive Mind & Wellbeing.
Before stepping into a therapy room, I spent over 20 years working as a hairstylist, listening to people's deepest worries, heartbreaks, and life stories. That background shaped who I am today: grounded, approachable, and comfortable with real, human, and messy emotional life.
My own life shapes how I work, too. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I know the weight of shame, isolation, and feeling like you don't fit in. Having navigated my own complex trauma in therapy as a teenager, it takes a lot to shock me.
I know how daunting it is to share the parts of yourself you usually keep hidden. I provide a warm, down-to-earth space where you can bring every part of yourself without any fear of being judged.
Taking the First Step
Sitting down with a therapist to talk about the things you usually hide can feel daunting. You might be wondering how therapy actually works, or feeling nervous about opening up. That is entirely natural.
To make things as easy as possible, every new journey starts with a free, 15-minute introductory call on Microsoft Teams.
It’s just an informal chat to see what’s going on, answer any questions, and figure out if we’re a good fit to work together. No pressure at all.
How I Work
Therapy shouldn't feel like an interrogation or a clinical checklist. I keep things down-to-earth and collaborative.
Together, we’ll work to ensure the past no longer dictates your present, so you can finally be free of the weight you’ve been carrying.
I focus on helping people with:
People-Pleasing & Self-Worth: If you're exhausted from constantly putting everyone else first, feeling responsible for other people's moods, or struggling to say "no" without a guilt or shame spiral.
Triggers & Trauma: For those sudden moments when your body takes over—like a heavy knot in your stomach or chest—triggered by a current situation that brings up an old, unresolved memory.
Grief, Loss & Big Changes: Navigating the messy reality of losing someone, ending a relationship, or trying to find your footing during a major life transition.
My Approach
I am an integrative therapist. In simple terms, that just means I don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach.
I blend Person-centred therapy (keeping things warm and collaborative) with elements of Psychodynamic theory and Transactional Analysis to explore how your past experiences and childhood might be shaping your current relationship patterns and habits.
While we look at those roots, we will also focus on practical, compassion-focused ways to help you respond to yourself with more kindness and less self-criticism.
Everything we do happens at your own pace, in a private, confidential space where you can talk openly without fear of judgment.
Areas of Support
I provide face-to-face sessions in Manchester City Centre and secure online therapy across the UK. While we will tailor our work to whatever you are experiencing, you can click on any of the areas below to read more about how I work with specific challenges:
- Anxiety & Worry
- Depression & Low Mood
- Bullying & Childhood Experiences
- Inner-Child Healing
- Shame, Self-Esteem & Confidence
- LGBTQIA+ Support
- Abuse & Relational Trauma
- Navigating Relationship Patterns
I also write about LGBTQIA+ mental health and suicide awareness on my blog, providing resources and guidance for those navigating these challenges.
Fees & Counselling Sessions
Location: The Royal Exchange, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, M2 7DH.
Session Types: Online | Microsoft Teams | Face-to-face
Session Length: 50 minutes | Weekly | Biweekly
Fees: Individual: £65
Insurance: Bupa | Aviva