HELLO AND WELCOME...

Silk House Therapy Practice is home to a team of psychotherapists, counsellors, clinical hypnotherapists, complementary and mindfulness practitioners, located in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Together, we offer a range of therapies on a long- and short-term basis, depending on what you may wish to address.

Whoever you are and whatever brings you to Silk House, we welcome you 
 
We work with diverse individuals, couples and families who are looking for support with internal and external conflicts/challenges and who are seeking meaningful change. 

Please take a look around and see if we could be what you are looking for right now. But don't worry if you aren't sure which therapist to choose, we can help to find the best person and approach to suit you. 

Some of what we support people with:
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  • Relationship & family issues
  • Communication skills
  • Stress
  • Traumatic events
  • Emotional distress
  • Extreme states
  • Grief and loss
  • Sexuality and gender
  • Addictive tendencies
  • Feeling low and hopeless
  • Eating issues
  • Spiritual concerns
  • Body symptoms & health issues
  • Anger, violence & conflict
  • Self-esteem
  • Meaning and purpose
  • Life challenges and transitions
  • Creativity and renewed zest for life 

We have particular expertise in supporting people with physical symptoms and pain that may have emotional and psychological roots. Making connections between symptoms whether cognitive, emotional, or somatic and their deeper meaning and purpose is fundamental to our work.
For more information about each therapist and their therapeutic approach click on their picture above. 

We have a broad network of trusted colleagues in the therapy field who offer a range of services. If you cannot find what you are looking for on our website, then please contact us and let us know what you are looking for and we can explore the options with you. 

Find out more about some of therapies and treatments on offer:


​If you are in doubt as to which approach might be right for you contact us.  We are happy to explore the options with you.
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T: 01625 468 858

​News

Building a strong immune system

Given the current increased focus on immunity, I though I would share some of the measures I include in my daily life to support my health..... read
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Our response to the Coronavirus
Friday, 13 March 2020 @ 11:43

It is apparent that many of us are going to contract a mild form of the coronavirus and that the major health impact will be on the elderly and those with underlying chronic health conditions.  Read
Chi Kung : the art of deep listening

​There is no ‘one thing’ that heals our suffering and wounding.  There is no ‘one thing’ that heals PTSD, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression..…  This is what you learn as you search for a life beyond pain.  You give up on the ‘one thing’, the ‘magic wand’ and you start to find all the small things that cumulatively, over time, help.  

My step by step search led me to Chi Kung (Qigong).  Chi Kung was one of the most significant caring, supporting and liberating practices I found in helping me meet the remnants of terrifying and painful emotional experiences I held in my body... read more> ​
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February 2020 -  Shiatsu Awareness Month
As part of Shiatsu Awareness Month, Virginie Adamski is offering 4 people the opportunity to try it for free... just send us your details and we will add you to the draw (your info will be treated with respect and will only be used to let you know who's won!)

The draw was on 31 January 2020 : this offer is now closed and our 4 winners have been contacted.

Never heard of Shiatsu?  More information here
Why we need to avoid Dr Google
by Nutritional Therapist, Sarah Mallinson

Almost always, the people I see in clinic will have read reams of information on Google about their health complaint and will have tried a myriad of ways to overcome the issue themselves. People who have done their research can be very informed about the condition itself. 
 
And it can be beneficial.... BUT.... read more
Introductory Talk - The Brain Health Programme

Nutritional therapist, Sarah Mallinson is holding an introductory talk on Thursday, 23 January 2020 from 7pm to 8.15pm. The talk provides an overview of the programme which is based on the work of Dr Dale Breseden, an internationally recognised expert on dementia, Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. Booking essential.

Sarah will be talking about the 6 week programme starting on 13 February 2020.
Have you experienced…
  • Brain fog, fuzzy thinking or do you find it hard to maintain focus and concentration?
  • Poor memory or are you becoming forgetful?​
  • Anxiety and/or low mood?
  • Chronic Stress and/or lack of motivation
  • Are you tired all the time and/or have trouble sleeping
  • Are you concerned about your risk of cognitive decline, either now or in the future?
  • Has a family member has been diagnosed with dementia?​

​If you answered yes to any of the above The Brain Health Programme may be for you.
The programme is for individuals wanting to optimise brain function and overall health by engaging in diet and lifestyle changes which can support mental health, mood and wellbeing and reduce future risk of cognitive decline.

The programme is also for health professionals who want to know more about The Brain Health Programme and how the 'gut-brain axis' can impact people's mood and cognitive functioning and provide some tools to support you in working with your clients.

You may also be interested in Dr Dale Breseden's book:
Professional Development for Therapists - March 2020

A 3 day masterclass in Process Oriented Family Therapy and Community Based Healing with Gary Reiss PhD,  Diplomate in Process Oriented Psychology,  Certified Process Work Trainer and Senior Faculty Member at the Process Work Institute in Portland, Oregon.  The event has been organised by the big room cic, Macclesfield, Cheshire.   

Find out more
​(this link will take you to the big room cic website)
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Healing through community

Christine, Hayley and Owen, therapists at Silk House Therapy Practice, co-founded the big room cic in May 2019.  The big room cic's focus is the art of living (and finding health and well-being) in and through community.

The big room opens in November with two events - Sunday, 3 November 2019 and Saturday, 30 November 2019.   You are invited!

Find out more

Articles

Nutritional Therapist, Sarah Mallinson writing about leaky gut and leaky brain...
Body Psychotherapist and Somatic Trauma Therapist, Hayley Stevens: Understanding​ Traumatic Stress

A homeopathic approach to treating skin conditions 

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