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Therapy with Gisela
I help adults break free from OCD, anxiety and trauma — with warm, evidence-based CBT and EMDR.
Sessions online across the UK and worldwide, in English or Spanish — and in person in Prestwich and Hebden Bridge.
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I'm Gisela Ramirez — a BABCP-accredited CBT and EMDR therapist specialising in OCD, anxiety and trauma.
In-person sessions are offered at Sanctuary Therapy Centre in Prestwich, Manchester — my permanent base — and in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. I also work online across the UK and worldwide, in English and in Spanish.
How we'll work together
Online sessions
Most of Gisela's clients work with her online — secure video sessions from wherever you are in the world, in English or Spanish. All you need is a quiet, private space and a stable internet connection.
CBT and EMDR are both well-evidenced when delivered online, and sessions follow exactly the same structure as meeting in person — same length, same approach, same therapist.
Gisela works with clients across the UK and internationally — the only exception is that, for regulatory reasons, she isn't able to take on clients based in the United States.
In-person sessions
Permanent bases in Prestwich & Hebden Bridge
Gisela sees a small number of clients in person at Sanctuary Therapy Centre, which has two homes: a calm, characterful Victorian building in Prestwich, Manchester — with private therapy rooms, a quiet waiting area and on-site parking — and a welcoming centre on Market Street in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.
In-person places are limited — if you'd prefer to meet face to face, say so in your enquiry and Gisela will confirm current availability when she replies.
Languages
I also offer therapy in Spanish. If you'd prefer to work in Spanish, please mention this in your enquiry.
También ofrezco terapia en español. Si prefieres trabajar en español, indícalo en tu consulta y estaré encantada de atenderte en tu idioma.
Contact me today & take the first step
A free consultation — no pressure, just a conversation to see if we're a good fit.
What clients say
Working with Gisela is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I was incredibly nervous explaining my experiences with OCD over the phone when I had my initial consultation with her but from that very moment, I knew I had chosen the right therapist to work with.
Gisela was able to fit me in for my first one to one session at the Sanctuary within a week and although I was very nervous Gisela put me at ease immediately.
The Sanctuary is a beautiful building, and the therapy room is calming and welcoming, it is also conveniently situated on a main road with ample parking.