Marriage Counselling in Barnsley

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Mary Attwood
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
Are you trying to make sense of your life right now, and don't understand what's happening or why you're not coping so well with every day life? Perhaps you feel alone from a loss or breakdown of a relationship. There could be events from your past that interfere in your life today, do you wish to explore and understand why this is happening? Maybe your emotions are becoming increasingly difficult to cope with. Are you finding your relationship with family or friends difficult or strained or perhaps you'd like to feel more confident. These are some of the challenges we face and perhaps you would like some help to overcome these.
Are you trying to make sense of your life right now, and don't understand what's happening or why you're not coping so well with every day life? Perhaps you feel alone from a loss or breakdown of a relationship. There could be events from your past that interfere in your life today, do you wish to explore and understand why this is happening? Maybe your emotions are becoming increasingly difficult to cope with. Are you finding your relationship with family or friends difficult or strained or perhaps you'd like to feel more confident. These are some of the challenges we face and perhaps you would like some help to overcome these.
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Tracy Simpson
Counsellor, MBACP
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered and NCPS accredited counsellor and supervisor with 15 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered and NCPS accredited counsellor and supervisor with 15 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
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Wendy Mayfield
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Hello, my name is Wendy Mayfield and I have been a qualified counsellor since 2005. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals in navigating the challenges of mental wellbeing. My approach is rooted in helping people develop a positive mindset that empowers them to move forward, regardless of the difficulties they may face.
Hello, my name is Wendy Mayfield and I have been a qualified counsellor since 2005. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals in navigating the challenges of mental wellbeing. My approach is rooted in helping people develop a positive mindset that empowers them to move forward, regardless of the difficulties they may face.
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
01226 337420 View 01226 337420
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Rebecca's Counselling Solutions
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Couples counselling and working creatively with children and young people.
There are lots of reasons why someone may come for counselling. It may be that they are trying to come to terms with a loss or are finding it difficult to cope with the stresses of everyday life. It could be their past is affecting daily life. You may be experiencing difficulties in your relationships or having sexual problems. This could be erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, vaginismus, painful sex or loss of desire. I am Kink-friendly and aware. As a skilled integrative Therapist, I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore difficulties in a confidential environment.
Couples counselling and working creatively with children and young people.
There are lots of reasons why someone may come for counselling. It may be that they are trying to come to terms with a loss or are finding it difficult to cope with the stresses of everyday life. It could be their past is affecting daily life. You may be experiencing difficulties in your relationships or having sexual problems. This could be erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, vaginismus, painful sex or loss of desire. I am Kink-friendly and aware. As a skilled integrative Therapist, I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore difficulties in a confidential environment.
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Tell Us A Tail
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT General
Hi I'm Shelly. I'm a COSRT accredited & UKCP Registered therapist. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling confused or stuck in their relationships or sexual lives. You may be struggling with desire, sexual confidence, intimacy, or repeating relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of yourself. Others come after difficult experiences or trauma that have affected how safe or comfortable they feel with closeness or touch.
Hi I'm Shelly. I'm a COSRT accredited & UKCP Registered therapist. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling confused or stuck in their relationships or sexual lives. You may be struggling with desire, sexual confidence, intimacy, or repeating relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of yourself. Others come after difficult experiences or trauma that have affected how safe or comfortable they feel with closeness or touch.
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Paul A Green
Counsellor, MBACP
Therapeutic services ranges from DBT,Complex trauma, Behavioural therapy- Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Abuse, Inner child trauma therapy, Couples and relationship counselling, Substance and Addiction abuse, Christian counselling or Spiritual and Holistic Care.
My role, as a psychodynamic therapist, is to provide an environment that is confidential and safe. This is why I do what I do. I provide an outside perspective to help you understand how your past influences present behaviours; your use of defences to avoid reality and awareness of how unconscious reoccurrence operates in your life. With your assistance my aim is to develop different strategies in making better choices to existing problems and explore beliefs of past feelings, memories. This doesn’t mean all your life is broken, but certain grey areas compromising the relationships you’re having with self and others.
Therapeutic services ranges from DBT,Complex trauma, Behavioural therapy- Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Abuse, Inner child trauma therapy, Couples and relationship counselling, Substance and Addiction abuse, Christian counselling or Spiritual and Holistic Care.
My role, as a psychodynamic therapist, is to provide an environment that is confidential and safe. This is why I do what I do. I provide an outside perspective to help you understand how your past influences present behaviours; your use of defences to avoid reality and awareness of how unconscious reoccurrence operates in your life. With your assistance my aim is to develop different strategies in making better choices to existing problems and explore beliefs of past feelings, memories. This doesn’t mean all your life is broken, but certain grey areas compromising the relationships you’re having with self and others.
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Lynda Mayall Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with adults and with couples.
I work with my clients to find the best way forward. This means I taylor my modalities to your need. Maybe CBT might be best, or Transactional Analysis or Gestalt or Person Centred or a mixture of them with life coaching or hypnosis. Counselling is about change and sometimes that may require homework too.
I work with adults and with couples.
I work with my clients to find the best way forward. This means I taylor my modalities to your need. Maybe CBT might be best, or Transactional Analysis or Gestalt or Person Centred or a mixture of them with life coaching or hypnosis. Counselling is about change and sometimes that may require homework too.
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Outside The Lines Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults, teens, pre-teens and couples around anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, self-esteem and relationship struggles.
Life gets messy sometimes. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or weighed down by old stuff that won’t shift. It might be ADHD, stress, relationships or just that stuck feeling that’s hard to put into words. What you really want is a bit more calm, more confidence, and to feel like yourself again. I offer counselling that’s down to earth and easy to get along with. I also provide supportive, reflective supervision for counsellors and trainees.
I work with adults, teens, pre-teens and couples around anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, self-esteem and relationship struggles.
Life gets messy sometimes. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or weighed down by old stuff that won’t shift. It might be ADHD, stress, relationships or just that stuck feeling that’s hard to put into words. What you really want is a bit more calm, more confidence, and to feel like yourself again. I offer counselling that’s down to earth and easy to get along with. I also provide supportive, reflective supervision for counsellors and trainees.
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Esther Mahle
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapies Used: Humanistic Therapies Person-Centred Therapy Polyvagal Theory Relationship/ Couples Therapy The Gottman Theory Internal Family Systems Bereavement Therapy Motivational Interviewing Inner Child Healing Rewind Therapy Mindfulness Visualisations
Hello, life can feel overwhelming at times. Anxiety, fear, depression and other emotional struggles are part of being human — yet when they become too heavy, it can be difficult to cope alone. As a trauma-informed integrative counsellor, I provide a safe and supportive space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, so you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and begin to make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll work towards uncovering what you need to feel more balanced, connected, and in control of your life.
Therapies Used: Humanistic Therapies Person-Centred Therapy Polyvagal Theory Relationship/ Couples Therapy The Gottman Theory Internal Family Systems Bereavement Therapy Motivational Interviewing Inner Child Healing Rewind Therapy Mindfulness Visualisations
Hello, life can feel overwhelming at times. Anxiety, fear, depression and other emotional struggles are part of being human — yet when they become too heavy, it can be difficult to cope alone. As a trauma-informed integrative counsellor, I provide a safe and supportive space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, so you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and begin to make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll work towards uncovering what you need to feel more balanced, connected, and in control of your life.
0113 519 0611 View 0113 519 0611
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Malcolm Peterson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
People who I see have had problems in their relationships, suffered with depression and anxiety, difficulty in managing emotions, have suffered bereavements, work related stress and burnout as well as many other issues that impact on people & their psychological health. I provide weekly psychotherapy as well as Eye Movment Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people who have been exposed to traumatic events/suffered trauma, this is also effective for treating phobias.
People who I see have had problems in their relationships, suffered with depression and anxiety, difficulty in managing emotions, have suffered bereavements, work related stress and burnout as well as many other issues that impact on people & their psychological health. I provide weekly psychotherapy as well as Eye Movment Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people who have been exposed to traumatic events/suffered trauma, this is also effective for treating phobias.
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Sally Moore
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Are you wanting to work out why patterns keep repeating in your relationships, or maybe you are a couple wanting to improve communication and intimacy?
I have extensive experience of supporting people with a variety of issues, and I have some areas of specialism, including: relationships, trauma, bereavement and loss, and helping people to navigate life changes and transitions. I also welcome the topic of spirituality to sessions for those who either hold a faith or identify as spiritual in a broader sense.
Are you wanting to work out why patterns keep repeating in your relationships, or maybe you are a couple wanting to improve communication and intimacy?
I have extensive experience of supporting people with a variety of issues, and I have some areas of specialism, including: relationships, trauma, bereavement and loss, and helping people to navigate life changes and transitions. I also welcome the topic of spirituality to sessions for those who either hold a faith or identify as spiritual in a broader sense.
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Reflections Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am an experienced Counsellor, Life Coach, and Clinical Supervisor, working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Reflections Counselling Service Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, feeling low, or significant changes in your life? Perhaps things feel harder than usual right now, and you’re not sure where to turn. You do not have to face this alone. Together, we can explore what you are experiencing, make sense of difficult thoughts and feelings, and work towards positive changes so that you can feel more confident, motivated, and in control.
I am an experienced Counsellor, Life Coach, and Clinical Supervisor, working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Reflections Counselling Service Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, feeling low, or significant changes in your life? Perhaps things feel harder than usual right now, and you’re not sure where to turn. You do not have to face this alone. Together, we can explore what you are experiencing, make sense of difficult thoughts and feelings, and work towards positive changes so that you can feel more confident, motivated, and in control.
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Beverly James
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm here to offer a warm, welcoming and confidential therapeutic space to individuals and couples, where you will have your time to talk and where hopefully we can build a trusting therapeutic relationship, one in which you can feel comfortable to share your worries and thoughts.
I have supported clients from a range of ages and backgrounds, working with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger, loneliness, relationships, domestic / sexual abuse, loss and trauma. It is the greatest privilege to support someone through their darkest moments and to witness personal growth and development that therapy can bring.
I'm here to offer a warm, welcoming and confidential therapeutic space to individuals and couples, where you will have your time to talk and where hopefully we can build a trusting therapeutic relationship, one in which you can feel comfortable to share your worries and thoughts.
I have supported clients from a range of ages and backgrounds, working with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger, loneliness, relationships, domestic / sexual abuse, loss and trauma. It is the greatest privilege to support someone through their darkest moments and to witness personal growth and development that therapy can bring.
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Marie Feltham
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer practitioner supervision, individual and couple counselling, including an understanding of neurodiversity in both settings.
I work from an airy private office in the Showroom Workstation 15, Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX (opposite Sheffield Train Station) There is plenty of local parking to choose from as well as a 50 percent discount in the Q park Charles Street.
I offer practitioner supervision, individual and couple counselling, including an understanding of neurodiversity in both settings.
I work from an airy private office in the Showroom Workstation 15, Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX (opposite Sheffield Train Station) There is plenty of local parking to choose from as well as a 50 percent discount in the Q park Charles Street.
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Dearne Valley Counselling Services
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
With a vast experience supporting neurodiverse individuals and couples to navigate through their difficulties.
Therapist and counselling the Dearne Valley, conveniently near Cortonwood Retail Park. I offer a safe and compassionate place to explore your feelings without judgement, in a warm practical and down to earth manner. I understand that it can be difficult to talk and understand some feelings and these may be overwhelming and confusing to you.  I can help you to bring clarity to a situation and help you to move forward with confidence. I follow the BACP ethical framework and am bound by its guidelines to work with your best interests. Provided counselling for the NHS and charities such as Cruse Bereavement and Barnsley Bereavement.
With a vast experience supporting neurodiverse individuals and couples to navigate through their difficulties.
Therapist and counselling the Dearne Valley, conveniently near Cortonwood Retail Park. I offer a safe and compassionate place to explore your feelings without judgement, in a warm practical and down to earth manner. I understand that it can be difficult to talk and understand some feelings and these may be overwhelming and confusing to you.  I can help you to bring clarity to a situation and help you to move forward with confidence. I follow the BACP ethical framework and am bound by its guidelines to work with your best interests. Provided counselling for the NHS and charities such as Cruse Bereavement and Barnsley Bereavement.
07480 487166 View 07480 487166
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Abbie Rhodes
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Couples and family therapy available.
Hi, it can be hard to share your feelings, so I offer a relaxed approach to therapy in a welcoming in person private safe space and the option to work remotely by telephone or video call. With the right support and guidance we can start to make your world more manageable through achieving your personal goals, problem solving, alleviation of stress, low mood and anxieties. We can explore your life dynamics, past, present and future by using different therapy approaches to make long term changes, realisations and maintainable improvements. Your first time or not, we will go along at your pace and for your duration.
Couples and family therapy available.
Hi, it can be hard to share your feelings, so I offer a relaxed approach to therapy in a welcoming in person private safe space and the option to work remotely by telephone or video call. With the right support and guidance we can start to make your world more manageable through achieving your personal goals, problem solving, alleviation of stress, low mood and anxieties. We can explore your life dynamics, past, present and future by using different therapy approaches to make long term changes, realisations and maintainable improvements. Your first time or not, we will go along at your pace and for your duration.
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Magdalena Szczurek
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer a safe and supportive therapy in confidential settings for Adults, Teenagers and Couples where we can explore any difficulties, distress which you may be experiencing or even dissatisfaction with life.
In my practice I use Person-Centred Approach, Integrative Approach, TA, CBP. I also use other techniques in my therapy room such as Matryoshka dolls, emotional cards, stones and art inside my therapy room or walking therapy in a nature to help you to concentrate and reveal your hidden emotions or problems if you feel it is right for you.
I offer a safe and supportive therapy in confidential settings for Adults, Teenagers and Couples where we can explore any difficulties, distress which you may be experiencing or even dissatisfaction with life.
In my practice I use Person-Centred Approach, Integrative Approach, TA, CBP. I also use other techniques in my therapy room such as Matryoshka dolls, emotional cards, stones and art inside my therapy room or walking therapy in a nature to help you to concentrate and reveal your hidden emotions or problems if you feel it is right for you.
01924 950195 View 01924 950195
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Sarah-Jane O'Brien
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Areas of experience include • Abuse, addiction or self-harm • Anger, guilt or shame • Bereavement, loss and transition • Depression or suicidal ideation • Domestic abuse, domestic violence or coercive control • Family matters or relationship concerns; couples counselling • Stress, anxiety or low self-esteem • Work-related problems
I adopt a pluralistic approach, which involves integrating multiple therapeutic methods. As a pluralistic counsellor, I follow a client-centred approach, prioritising your counselling goals. Working closely with my client, I tailor my approach to meet their needs and preferences rather than strictly adhering to a specific theoretical framework.
Areas of experience include • Abuse, addiction or self-harm • Anger, guilt or shame • Bereavement, loss and transition • Depression or suicidal ideation • Domestic abuse, domestic violence or coercive control • Family matters or relationship concerns; couples counselling • Stress, anxiety or low self-esteem • Work-related problems
I adopt a pluralistic approach, which involves integrating multiple therapeutic methods. As a pluralistic counsellor, I follow a client-centred approach, prioritising your counselling goals. Working closely with my client, I tailor my approach to meet their needs and preferences rather than strictly adhering to a specific theoretical framework.
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Melissa Lomas
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in South Yorkshire, offering appointments to Individuals and Couples on weekdays during the day.
A variety of tools are available depending on the needs and interests of the client. These range from journal keeping, to visualisations, breathing practices, colour and image work and role-play to name just a few. I have over 25 years experience of working therapeutically, incorporating my Counselling training with my extensive knowledge of Yoga and Art.
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in South Yorkshire, offering appointments to Individuals and Couples on weekdays during the day.
A variety of tools are available depending on the needs and interests of the client. These range from journal keeping, to visualisations, breathing practices, colour and image work and role-play to name just a few. I have over 25 years experience of working therapeutically, incorporating my Counselling training with my extensive knowledge of Yoga and Art.
0114 303 2993 View 0114 303 2993
Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.