ABOUT
At Manchester Wellness, our mission is to empower individuals on their journey towards emotional healing and personal growth. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their inner selves, process past traumas, and develop coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges. With a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit, we strive to create a sanctuary of healing and transformation. Our commitment is to support clients in reclaiming their strength, resilience, and self-compassion, enabling them to lead more fulfilling lives and build lasting positive change in themselves and their communities.
Whether we are outside in the horse pasture, in the barn, sitting on one of the hoodoos or in the cozy Manchester Wellness space we support clients through counselling, EMDR, nature therapy or equine facilitated therapy through the lens of attachment theory creating client centered individualized treatment plans where clients can feel, connect and heal.
At Manchester Wellness, we envision a world where mental health is destigmatized and accessible to all, and we dedicate ourselves to empowering individuals to embrace their potential and thrive in their unique journey of growth and self-discovery.
SERVICES
Equine Facilitated Wellness
At Manchester Wellness, we believe in the innate connection between humans and horses, honouring the wisdom and sensitivity of these majestic animals to facilitate self-awareness and emotional breakthroughs. Charlotte Manchester, our EFW trained therapist with her equine specialists work collaboratively to tailor individualized treatment plans, fostering a therapeutic partnership between clients and our gentle equine partners. Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW) therapy is a therapeutic approach that involves interactions between children, youth or adults and horses to promote emotional, mental, and behavioral well-being. This form of therapy is based on the idea that working with horses can help individuals develop essential life skills, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. EFW therapy is particularly beneficial for individuals who may struggle with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavioral challenges. The unique bond between horse and human in this therapeutic setting offers a non-judgmental and supportive environment where individuals can explore their feelings, build confidence, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is based on the idea that traumatic memories can become “stuck” in the brain and cause ongoing psychological distress. EMDR aims to help the brain process these memories properly, reducing their emotional impact. EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. EMDR therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes, showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences.
Counselling
At Manchester Wellness we offer counselling to support children, youth, adults, parents and families. Whether we are inside our cozy Manchester Wellness space, in the barn or out walking on our beautiful 60 acres property each session is individualized to meet the needs of each client. Nature therapy is a therapeutic approach that involves engaging with the natural environment to improve physical and mental well-being. The practice is rooted in the belief that humans have an innate connection to nature, and spending time in natural settings can have profound healing effects. Nature therapy offers a holistic approach to well-being, making it a valuable practice for individuals seeking to improve their mental and physical health through a deeper connection with the natural world. Immersing oneself in nature can calm the mind and rejuvenate the soul. It can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.
CHARLOTTE MANCHESTER
CCC B.Ed.
Meet Charlotte Manchester, a dedicated and compassionate certified counsellor and educator committed to helping individuals navigate the path to healing and self-discovery. With a profound passion to connect and support others, Charlotte draws upon her expertise to create a transformative and empowering experience for her clients.
Having spent her life connected with horses, Charlotte developed a unique bond with these magnificent creatures, recognizing the profound impact they have on human well-being. Collaborating with her equine partners with their intuitive nature and gentle presence, she believes horses offer a powerful means of facilitating emotional growth and self-awareness.
Charlotte’s journey into the realm of EMDR began when she personally experienced the transformative effects of this evidence-based therapy. Witnessing the positive impact it had on her own life, she became dedicated to mastering this modality to better support her clients.
Charlotte creates a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore their emotions, process traumas, and develop coping strategies for life’s challenges. With a warm and empathetic approach, she guides her clients through the therapeutic process, fostering trust and genuine connections with both her clients and the equine partners.
Charlotte’s mission is to empower individuals to embrace their strengths and overcome obstacles, leading them towards a renewed sense of self and resilience. Her commitment to destigmatizing mental health and promoting personal growth drives her to continuously expand her knowledge and stay at the forefront of innovative
therapeutic practices.
Whether working one-on-one or in group settings, Charlotte’s clients often describe her as a guiding light on their path to healing. With her profound dedication and passion for the well-being of others, Charlotte Manchester leaves a lasting positive impact on the lives she touches.
Meet Charlotte Manchester, a dedicated and compassionate certified counsellor and educator committed to helping individuals navigate the path to healing and self-discovery. With a profound passion to connect and support others, Charlotte draws upon her expertise to create a transformative and empowering experience for her clients.
Having spent her life connected with horses, Charlotte developed a unique bond with these magnificent creatures, recognizing the profound impact they have on human well-being. Collaborating with her equine partners with their intuitive nature and gentle presence, she believes horses offer a powerful means of facilitating emotional growth and self-awareness.
Charlotte’s journey into the realm of EMDR began when she personally experienced the transformative effects of this evidence-based therapy. Witnessing the positive impact it had on her own life, she became dedicated to mastering this modality to better support her clients.
Charlotte creates a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore their emotions, process traumas, and develop coping strategies for life’s challenges. With a warm and empathetic approach, she guides her clients through the therapeutic process, fostering trust and genuine connections with both her clients and the equine partners.
Charlotte’s mission is to empower individuals to embrace their strengths and overcome obstacles, leading them towards a renewed sense of self and resilience. Her commitment to destigmatizing mental health and promoting personal growth drives her to continuously expand her knowledge and stay at the forefront of innovative
therapeutic practices.
Whether working one-on-one or in group settings, Charlotte’s clients often describe her as a guiding light on their path to healing. With her profound dedication and passion for the well-being of others, Charlotte Manchester leaves a lasting positive impact on the lives she touches.
Contact
To book an appointment or inquire further, please fill out the contact form and I’ll get back within a couple of days.
Look forward to connecting with you soon!
Charlotte
The Creator gifted us with this land that we are blessed to share and care for together. Manchester Wellness honours and acknowledges that the land we gather on is situated on Treaty 7 territory, which includes the Niitsitapi (the Blackfoot, made up of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai Nations), Stoney Nakoda (made up of the Goodstoney, Bearspaw, Chiniki nations), Tsuut'ina Nation, and is homeland to the Métis peoples.
