
loveyourselffirstcounselling@yahoo.com

Hello and welcome
I am Marcella Kimber (BA Hons, Dip.Couns) an experienced, fully qualified Therapeutic Counsellor on the accredited BACP register and Energy Healer Practitioner, trained by the Healing Trust. My niche is an integrative holistic approach, working intuitively with clients from age 13 years old to provide support that looks at the whole person, not just their mental health needs.
I provide a safe, nurturing space for your emotional and energetic healing journey, with a focus on compassion, empowerment, and holistic wellness. The goal is to guide you towards a balanced and fulfilling life.
While I was completing my counselling training, I was part of the counselling service at Gorton Monastery and counselled clients with a range of issues, including, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
I have counselled primary school children with Place2Be for a year, which was play therapy counselling. I have an enhanced DBS certificate because I work with children.
I was a volunteer counsellor with Ashgate Hospice where I did part of my counselling training and stayed on as a qualified counsellor for 1 year. I counselled via Zoom or telephone, helping clients to find the strength to move forward in life after a bereavement or to come to terms with a terminal cancer diagnosis of a famlily member.
I feel extremely grateful to have been given the chance to work for these amazing charities and have gained valuable experienced working with a diverse range of clients including adults and children.
Therapeutic Counsellor and Energy Healer
Healing therapy for anxiety, bereavement, chronic pain, depression, emotional resilience, feelings of being disconnected and lost, female wellbeing, life changes, living loss, relationships, self-esteem issues, Trauma

Reviews from clients that I have supported through bereavement, relationship challenges, self-esteem, confidence, health anxiety, depression, anger, womens health issues and other mental health issues.
Ilona verified
6 February 2025
I had a great experience with Marcella. She helped me build self-love and develop a more positive mindset. Her warm personality and pleasant approach made each session comfortable and encouraging. I’m truly grateful for her support!
Jane Wild verified
9 January 2025
Bereavement Counselling
Excellent service from Marcella, felt like she really helped with my emotions after losing my husband so suddenly. Really understanding.
Debbie Garraway verified
17 December 2024
Bereavement Counselling
I was unsure whether counselling was something I would benefit from – working with Marcella proved me wrong. She was easy to talk to and gauged the right approach for me. At the end of the sessions I found I could reflect on my grief in a positive way and work towards my repositioning. She helped me not to think to far ahead and to the value of self care.
Jane Isaac
11 October 2024
Marcella provided a calm and supportive approach with my daughter.
We really appreciated her knowledge and guidance
Clare verified
20 August 2024
Therapist
Marcella is an excellent counsellor.
At my first session she listened to the issues that took me to needing a therapeutic intervention. Then she explained the structure of our forthcoming sessions clearly and I felt safe and comfortable to be open and trust the process of getting better.
Marcella gave me many ideas and relevant sources of information to utilise after my weekly sessions.
I have made great improvements after just 5 weeks, and am positive that this will get even better during our future sessions. I can’t recommend Marcella enough.

Our Journey to Healing
At Love Yourself First Counselling, I understand the importance of having a safe space to talk and seek guidance. My integrated approach to counselling and energy healing in Altrincham is rooted in the idea that true healing begins from within. I provide a nurturing environment where individuals can explore their emotions, overcome obstacles, and embrace self-discovery. Embark on a path to self-love and empowerment together.
Love Yourself First
LEARN TO OPEN YOUR HEART
AGAIN, BY LOVING YOURSELF FIRST.
‘Love Yourself First and Everything Falls into Line.’‘Loving yourself first shows a total acceptance of everything you are, being kind, patience and respectful to others.’
(Lucille Ball)

Services Offered

Person Centred Counselling
Receive personalised support and guidance in navigating life’s challenges with one-on-one counselling sessions.

Energy Healing
Experience deep relaxation and balance with energy healing sessions, restoring harmony to your mind and body.

1:1 Emotional Balancing Therapy
Emotional balancing intensive therapy
Working with you as an empowerment guide on a daily basis, for 5-10 days. Providing a range of integrated modalities. which will be tailored to suit your needs to build on self-awareness, mindfulness, self-care, relationships, emotional resilience and purpose in life.
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