Christine Latham

A very warm welcome to my website. I am EMDR Accredited Consultant Supervisor and Accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. I have over 20 years’ experience of working with mental health issues both in the private sector and the NHS. I provide online and face to face professional confidential support for people with a wide range of difficulties across a range of ages.

I provide EMDR and CBT therapy to clients and EMDR and CBT supervision to clinicians.

I work 3 days per week (including weekends) My Clinics cover the M33 and WA14 areas.

Tel: 07805 404145

Email: christinelathamcbtemdr@outlook.com

Welcome

What am I seeking to achieve?

I am based in Altrincham and Sale Cheshire. I also offer online therapy / consuktations and or supervision Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Here you will be able to find out a little more about myself and how I can help you with whatever difficulty you, or someone you know may be facing.

As a CBT/EMDR therapist it is my role to help you understand what is causing psychological distress and help you to modify unhelpful behaviours and examine and change unhelpful thinking patterns you may be engaging in.

I provide therapy in line with NICE guidelines which will offer support while at the same time teach you how to face and manage your difficulties.

I provide a safe and confidential space for us to work through your difficulties together.

How does it work?

We are all unique individuals and as such we have unique needs in life; our goals will vary, the way we think and behave, and interpretation of the world we live in and our emotions are vast. Based on a collaborative relationship the therapy is tailored to your individual needs.

To give some examples; some people may just feel 'stuck' in life or struggling to stay motivated both in daily lives and their career. Some people seek therapy because they feel depressed, anxious, emotionally exhausted or overwhelmed from as a result or trauma /life stressors. Often it can be a combination of many factors which have to be taken into account when coming up with a suitable treatment plan.

It is important to identify what the problem is so we can intervene with the necessary mental and behavioural support that will help. The tools and methods you will utilise are designed to have both short and long term benefits to enable you to become your own therapist and have the necessary skills to have a rich and meaningful life beyond therapy.

I have a vast client and life experience to draw from as well numerous accredited qualifications to help me in my work.

Whatever the cause of your current feelings and however this is manifesting in your life, the outcome is often incredibly positive when the right support and intervention is introduced. From assessment to aftercare, whether you are starting a recovery journey, or need help maintaining and developing.

I have a vast client and life experience to draw from as well numerous accredited qualifications to help me in my work.

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Client Testimonials

"To my abuser I will never sacrifice myself again and try to explain to you what you did to me. So I have written this for me, to let go for being the victim you made me into. For such a long time I believed I was your perfect victim. I was weak and lead by emotion. You saw a lost soul that you could leash and submit to your will, and for some time that did happen. You were more than proud of your creation, and you did this in the most sinister way. You stole my reflection and used it as your own. You took my strength and locked it in a magic mirror so when I looked into it my reflection was dark and worthless but yours was full of light and empathy. I loved the light that surrounded you especially when the darkness around me began to grow. One thing you didn't count on were the angels that surrounded me. They were immune to your magic mirror they surrounded me with their light, and this began something you were not ready for. I began to stand up again and the angles joined forces with sparkling unicorns and stunning sphinx and together they walked me back to your magic mirror. Instead of seeing your reflection surrounded by light I saw myself breaking free from the prison where you kept me and suddenly it all made sense. The person I loved and believed in all this time was me. Your plan to use me as your disguise had failed and instead of creating a victim you created a hero. As you moved further away into your darkness I reflected on my journey and realised I was never your perfect victim I was your biggest mistake. Light will always outshine the darkness. The hero will always defeat the villain. I was the girl who overcame her abuser. Sincerely, Your victim no longer."

Client Post Therapy - 2022

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"Working with Christine helped me to understand the psychological fractures which were impacting on my behaviours and ultimately impacting on the my own wellbeing and those around me. It was not always an easy process for me, but I think Christine had me figured out fairly quickly and then lead in my journey at a pace that gave me time to put all of the pieces together progressively. I have been happy to refer other people to Christine, that’s as good as it gets."

Client - 2022

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“I found my time working with Christine very helpful to me to help me come to terms and deal with some of my problems and traumas that have happened in my life. I felt very comfortable speaking to Christine, she helped me open up and face things that I never thought I would be able to face from my past. Christine helped me deal with things and for that I am very thankful. I would recommend her as she helped me in a big way”

Client - October 21

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Working with Christine helped me to understand the psychological fractures which were impacting on my behaviours and ultimately impacting on the my own wellbeing and ofthose around me. It was not always an easy process for me, but I think Christine had me figured out fairly quickly and then led in my journey at a pace that gave me time to put all of the pieces together progressively. I have been happy to refer other people to Christine, that’s as good as it gets.

Client - 2023

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I start a new job next week. I wouldn’t have the courage to do all this if it wasn’t for you helping with EMDR. You will always be in my prayers. Thank you so much for everything, you’ve given me my life back and I will always be grateful to you.

Client - 2023

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I, like many, have a history of childhood trauma. It has dominated my life and decisions I have made for too long, almost 40 years!. EMDR has been pivotal in my recovery journey. I have had several courses of therapy-including individual and group work, they seemed only to pick a scab and provide a plaster. EMDR is very different, very different-cellular! Through my course of treatment I actually felt my inner child soothed, and had childhood limiting beliefs replaced with adult reality-without delving into deep discussions about the events and reliving the trauma repeatedly. EMDR works and it works well it has removed the sting and hurt from the past for me, and has given me an awareness to be able move forward from hurt and anger to acceptance and growth. No picking scabs, no useless plasters just a solid refraining and tangible differences noticeable in my life. Christine is a grounded therapist, supportive kind and nurturing, she applies this therapy with a sound evidence base and thoroughly professional demeanour-I cannot recommend her highly enough. I encourage you to try it, I felt like all hope had gone and I was a lost cause, now I believe in my future and embrace the adult that I am. I have personal beliefs that are based on truth. EMDR has been a blessing in my life- I truly wish for you to experience that blessing too.

Client - 2023

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To my abuser I will never sacrifice myself again and try to explain to you what you did to me. So I have written this for me, to let go for being the victim you made me into. For such a long time I believed I was your perfect victim. I was weak and lead by emotion. You saw a lost soul that you could leash and submit to your will, and for some time that did happen. You were more than proud of your creation, and you did this in the most sinister way. You stole my reflection and used it as your own. You took my strength and locked it in a magic mirror so when I looked into it my reflection was dark and worthless but yours was full of light and empathy. I loved the light that surrounded you especially when the darkness around me began to grow. One thing you didn't count on were the angels that surrounded me. They were immune to your magic mirror they surrounded me with their light and this began something you were not ready for. I began to stand up again and the angles joined forces with sparkling unicorns and stunning sphinx and together they walked me back to your magic mirror. Instead of seeing your reflection surrounded by light I saw myself breaking free from the prison where you kept me and suddenly it all made sense. The person I loved and believed in all this time was me. Your plan to use me as your disguise had failed and instead of creating a victim you created a hero. As you moved further away into your darkness I reflected on my journey and realised I was never your perfect victim I was your biggest mistake. Light will always outshine the darkness. The hero will always defeat the villain. I was the girl who overcame her abuser. Sincerely, Your victim no longer.

Client - 2023

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Being able to feel better in myself so quickly has been the best part and it’s all thanks to the amazing service from Christine over the last two months I’ve been with her. EMDR was new to me but she explained it well and walked me through the process amazingly. Don’t underestimate the effectiveness of EMDR and the experience that Christine has is what makes it worthwhile.

CLIENT 2023

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I worked with Christine recently and would highly recommend her. I was slightly sceptical at first, but from the first meeting I started to feel more relaxed and in control. Christine explained the therapy in terms I understood and this really helped me engage with the modules we covered. Reflecting back on how I was feeling prior to working with Christine, I don’t recognise myself from before. With the work we did together I feel confident that I’ll be able to manage any future worries or concerns. Thank you Christine!

CLIENT 2023

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After years of struggle with anxiety, anger, depression and low confidence/self-esteem I finally (in my 50s) plucked up the courage and reached out for help with my very obvious issues that were gradually getting worse and worse. I had no idea that past traumas would be affecting my life years after they occurred and preventing me from moving on. The sessions of EMDR therapy with Christine have worked so well for me, a huge weight has been lifted, and I definitely now feel a much better version of myself. I really wish I'd have looked for help sooner, but at least I did, and it's the best thing I could have done for me and my family. I hate to think what state my mind would be in had I not made that initial phone call. Huge thanks to you Christine.

CLIENT 2023

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I can struggle with communication, part and parcel of my trauma, and worried that the treatment wouldn’t work as I often can’t find the words to explain things, however I continued as my reactive nature was negatively impacting my first healthy relationship and no other treatment was helping me handle what I now understand to be flashbacks effectively. Christine worked with me to the level I felt comfortable in my expression and pushed me to tackle memories I had avoided for a long time. The EMDR worked almost immediately, and whilst I still had to work through some feelings of grief, the overall shift and how calm I now feel is something I am very grateful for. Thank you, Christine.

CLIENT 2023

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Hi Christine. Just felt like contacting you with an update on progress. Since completing the therapy sessions with you, I've had a turnaround in life. Confidence is now probably better than it has been for quite some years, anxiety I feel is still hanging around in fits and starts but no longer appears to control my mood or decision making. My wife and I have been out to more shows and concerts than we have been, even travelling for some of them which hasn't happened in a while, and I've also attended some on my own which I haven't done for some considerable time. No longer creating excuses for non-attendance to shows, meeting people, etc. The main change most recently is employment. Due to my mindset and issues with mental health, anxiety, etc. I was stuck in a job I didn't particularly enjoy anymore as I didn't have the confidence to apply for anything else (very much a huge issue with my self-esteem). Thanks again to the therapy and exercises you provided, I have recently applied for, and was successful in gaining a new role. New year, new me. I just wanted to update and thank you once again, as the therapy has most certainly changed me for the better. Positivity, confidence, onwards and upwards! All the best for 2024.

CLIENT JAN 24

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I began therapy for PTSD using EMDR as a recommended treatment to help. This wasn't a treatment I was familiar with, so I approached with a bit of scepticism. I needn't have worried. I was fortunate to find a therapist with a great deal of experience who I found to be very approachable and put me at ease straight away. The way EMDR works was explained carefully, and my treatment was scheduled for 12 sessions. Since my treatment I have become less anxious and find my PTSD symptoms much more manageable, if not all together gone. As part of my treatment, I was taught certain exercises and breathing techniques which I can pick up to use anytime I need to and these continue to help me now my treatment has finished. I can't thank Christine Latham enough for her professional expertise and warm approach shown during my treatment

Client Post Treatment 2024

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