Counselling for Children in Bingley

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Will Milner
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Bingley BD16
I am a compassionate and dedicated Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 10 years of experience working within the NHS, providing evidence-based interventions to both adults and children.
It may not be clear what your goals and aims of therapy are in the beginning. I can support you to do this and then support you to work towards practical goals and behaviour changes. I will help you adapt thinking styles that may be causing distressing emotions and be preventing you from living the life you would like to. Therapy requires commitment to regular sessions and completing tasks that will be set in between sessions to enhance learning. CBT looks at helping you to develop and learn skills to manage your own mental wellbeing. Become your own therapist.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 10 years of experience working within the NHS, providing evidence-based interventions to both adults and children.
It may not be clear what your goals and aims of therapy are in the beginning. I can support you to do this and then support you to work towards practical goals and behaviour changes. I will help you adapt thinking styles that may be causing distressing emotions and be preventing you from living the life you would like to. Therapy requires commitment to regular sessions and completing tasks that will be set in between sessions to enhance learning. CBT looks at helping you to develop and learn skills to manage your own mental wellbeing. Become your own therapist.
01535 288231 View 01535 288231
Sharon Louise Dunning
Counsellor, MBACP
Bingley BD16
Hi, my name is Sharon and I am a person-centred therapist working with children, young people and adults.
Over 20 years' experience with children, young people and adults. I offer talking therapy or working creatively, tailoring sessions to meet your needs. Specialisms include bereavement, loss, trauma, attachment, neurodiversity, gender identity, school anxiety, generalised anxiety, depression, loneliness, self-harm, suicidal ideation, faith and spirituality.
Hi, my name is Sharon and I am a person-centred therapist working with children, young people and adults.
Over 20 years' experience with children, young people and adults. I offer talking therapy or working creatively, tailoring sessions to meet your needs. Specialisms include bereavement, loss, trauma, attachment, neurodiversity, gender identity, school anxiety, generalised anxiety, depression, loneliness, self-harm, suicidal ideation, faith and spirituality.
01535 281211 View 01535 281211
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Kayleigh Fletcher
Counsellor, BACP
Bingley BD16
I have over 4 years experience working within the prison service and with fathers seperated from children through the probation service.
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
I have over 4 years experience working within the prison service and with fathers seperated from children through the probation service.
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
01535 286995 View 01535 286995
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Georgina Walker
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Bingley BD16
I have experience of helping children from primary school age, right up to old age and those who are terminally ill.
ADHD Anger management Anxiety Attachment Disorder Bereavement Bullying Children & Young People Childhood Bereavement Depression Emotional Abuse Elderly Family Issues Loneliness Low confidence Low self-esteem Neurodiversity Phobias and Fears Relationship issues Self-harm Separation & Divorce Stress Suicidal thoughts Terminal Illness
I have experience of helping children from primary school age, right up to old age and those who are terminally ill.
ADHD Anger management Anxiety Attachment Disorder Bereavement Bullying Children & Young People Childhood Bereavement Depression Emotional Abuse Elderly Family Issues Loneliness Low confidence Low self-esteem Neurodiversity Phobias and Fears Relationship issues Self-harm Separation & Divorce Stress Suicidal thoughts Terminal Illness
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Keturah Leishman
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I'm Keturah, a qualified children and young people's counsellor, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where every child can feel heard, valued, and supported.
I provide child-centered counselling and creative play therapy for children and young people. Sessions are tailored to each individual's emotional and developmental needs, creating a safe space where they can explore their feelings and build resilience. Difficulties I can support - stress, anxiety, school/home difficulties, anxiety, self esteem, confidence
I'm Keturah, a qualified children and young people's counsellor, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where every child can feel heard, valued, and supported.
I provide child-centered counselling and creative play therapy for children and young people. Sessions are tailored to each individual's emotional and developmental needs, creating a safe space where they can explore their feelings and build resilience. Difficulties I can support - stress, anxiety, school/home difficulties, anxiety, self esteem, confidence
01274 041457 View 01274 041457
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Dr Claudia Salt
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with children and young people or their parents/carers to offer: Individual evidence based psychological therapy; Work with parents & carers; Consultation with other professionals.
Therapies offered: I integrate approaches from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT); Therapeutic Parenting; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and neurodivergent strategies to meet the needs and presentation of my clients.
I work with children and young people or their parents/carers to offer: Individual evidence based psychological therapy; Work with parents & carers; Consultation with other professionals.
Therapies offered: I integrate approaches from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT); Therapeutic Parenting; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and neurodivergent strategies to meet the needs and presentation of my clients.
01943 661329 View 01943 661329
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Hanah Ahmed
Psychotherapist, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a fully qualified therapist working with children, adults and young people.
My approach is tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re looking to manage emotions, or for deeper, transformative work to explore past experiences. I provide a space where you can talk openly, be yourself, and work through things at your own pace. I offer online and in-person therapy that’s warm, supportive, and tailored to what works best for you.
I am a fully qualified therapist working with children, adults and young people.
My approach is tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re looking to manage emotions, or for deeper, transformative work to explore past experiences. I provide a space where you can talk openly, be yourself, and work through things at your own pace. I offer online and in-person therapy that’s warm, supportive, and tailored to what works best for you.
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Sophia Ahmad
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I have completed extra certificates in safeguarding adults and children, child and adult bereavement, grief and loss, pregnancy miscarriage and PND, trauma and PTSD, death and diversity, anger management, islamic psychology and counselling, depression and anxiety, and domestic violence and abuse.
It is rare to find someone who sincerely and genuinely cares, accepts us without judgement, or has true understanding empathy for us. People often tell us how we should feel or how they think we should deal with our situation, not theirs. Sometimes even with conditions, otherwise we face consequences. Thinking of what benefits them, not us. Looking at things from their perspective, not ours. This can lead to pressure to handle things in a way we do not want to and being in a place we do not want to be. Living an unhappy unfilled life where our feelings are ignored and unmet. Resulting in being in a very lonely isolated place.
I have completed extra certificates in safeguarding adults and children, child and adult bereavement, grief and loss, pregnancy miscarriage and PND, trauma and PTSD, death and diversity, anger management, islamic psychology and counselling, depression and anxiety, and domestic violence and abuse.
It is rare to find someone who sincerely and genuinely cares, accepts us without judgement, or has true understanding empathy for us. People often tell us how we should feel or how they think we should deal with our situation, not theirs. Sometimes even with conditions, otherwise we face consequences. Thinking of what benefits them, not us. Looking at things from their perspective, not ours. This can lead to pressure to handle things in a way we do not want to and being in a place we do not want to be. Living an unhappy unfilled life where our feelings are ignored and unmet. Resulting in being in a very lonely isolated place.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Iffat Akhtar
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS). I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS). I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
01923 961228 View 01923 961228
Photo of Catherine Tatman - Leeds Centre for Attachment & Trauma (LCAT), Psychotherapist, MUKCP
We're a specialist child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy service, working from a cosy practice in North Leeds.
We're known for our warmth, skill and exceptional care. Within the team, we also have a number of specialisms: Work with eating disorders; Recovery from sexual (or other forms of) abuse; Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties; Gender identity; Depression; Family Relationships; Separation Anxiety; Children Who Are Educated Other Than At School
We're a specialist child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy service, working from a cosy practice in North Leeds.
We're known for our warmth, skill and exceptional care. Within the team, we also have a number of specialisms: Work with eating disorders; Recovery from sexual (or other forms of) abuse; Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties; Gender identity; Depression; Family Relationships; Separation Anxiety; Children Who Are Educated Other Than At School
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Charlotte Harper
Counsellor, BACP
York YO23
You may be seeking support for yourself or for a child who's struggling with food, body imagine, or big, confusing feelings.
I help clients explore the thoughts, emotions and patterns that shape their relationship with food and their bodies. My work combines building self awareness and self esteem with practical strategies that support change. I also offer practical guidance for parents and carers in the form of my Eating Disorder Family Support Packages.
You may be seeking support for yourself or for a child who's struggling with food, body imagine, or big, confusing feelings.
I help clients explore the thoughts, emotions and patterns that shape their relationship with food and their bodies. My work combines building self awareness and self esteem with practical strategies that support change. I also offer practical guidance for parents and carers in the form of my Eating Disorder Family Support Packages.
01904 935115 View 01904 935115
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Sonder Therapies- Emdr, CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Haworth BD22
Hi, I'm Ollie, a CBT/EMDR therapist/supervisor with 14 years experience. I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression. I'm also trained in Tik disorders, Psychedelic Integration and Gambling Addiction. My passion is seeing clients regain their joie de vivre, overcome their fears and retake control of their lives. I'm authentic, down to earth, honest and transparent. To be congruent as therapists, we need to own ourselves - It's vital to therapy - Being relatable, being present, being there. Marcus Aurelius once said: “You have power over your mind, not external events - Know this and you will find strength”
Hi, I'm Ollie, a CBT/EMDR therapist/supervisor with 14 years experience. I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression. I'm also trained in Tik disorders, Psychedelic Integration and Gambling Addiction. My passion is seeing clients regain their joie de vivre, overcome their fears and retake control of their lives. I'm authentic, down to earth, honest and transparent. To be congruent as therapists, we need to own ourselves - It's vital to therapy - Being relatable, being present, being there. Marcus Aurelius once said: “You have power over your mind, not external events - Know this and you will find strength”
01924 943376 View 01924 943376
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Let's Talk, Dr Pam Wolliston
Counsellor, PhD, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
As a counsellor, I have a longstanding interest in supporting children, young people and adults who are going through difficult times.
My post-qualifying awards include Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Levels 1 & 2. DDP attends to the voice to the child/young person who, typically, lives with their second family (e.g., foster-carer(s), kinship, or adoptive). It also moves the focus away from behaviour management by coaching the nurturers on how to create healthier relational bonds.
As a counsellor, I have a longstanding interest in supporting children, young people and adults who are going through difficult times.
My post-qualifying awards include Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Levels 1 & 2. DDP attends to the voice to the child/young person who, typically, lives with their second family (e.g., foster-carer(s), kinship, or adoptive). It also moves the focus away from behaviour management by coaching the nurturers on how to create healthier relational bonds.
0115 697 1668 View 0115 697 1668
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Gill Iley
Counsellor, BACP
Ilkley LS29
I can also work to support and explore your childhood memories and feelings.
Hello and Welcome. Talking to someone should be one of the easiest things to do. But when it comes to emotions and feelings these can get stuck and tangled, making it difficult to communicate. My name is Gill and I have been a counsellor for over 17 years and have extensive experience working with clients, suffering losses and bereavement. I provide a clear space for people to explore and sit safely with where they are at. The positive environment I create allows you to seek your own conclusions maintaining your autonomy. I have held many clients of all ages struggling with loss, anxiety, bereavement and relationship difficulties.
I can also work to support and explore your childhood memories and feelings.
Hello and Welcome. Talking to someone should be one of the easiest things to do. But when it comes to emotions and feelings these can get stuck and tangled, making it difficult to communicate. My name is Gill and I have been a counsellor for over 17 years and have extensive experience working with clients, suffering losses and bereavement. I provide a clear space for people to explore and sit safely with where they are at. The positive environment I create allows you to seek your own conclusions maintaining your autonomy. I have held many clients of all ages struggling with loss, anxiety, bereavement and relationship difficulties.
01473 943022 View 01473 943022
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Aqsa Yasin
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
My approach is client centred, focusing on you, your childhood, your teenage years, your adult years and so on.
The idea of an ‘ideal client’ doesn’t exist to me as every person deserves the chance to receive therapy. I offer a warm and safe environment whilst gently challenging and encouraging clients to visit the deepest parts of their lives. My clients are given the chance to meet with a therapist who not only cares for their wellbeing but also cares for the person they once were and the person that they are going to be.
My approach is client centred, focusing on you, your childhood, your teenage years, your adult years and so on.
The idea of an ‘ideal client’ doesn’t exist to me as every person deserves the chance to receive therapy. I offer a warm and safe environment whilst gently challenging and encouraging clients to visit the deepest parts of their lives. My clients are given the chance to meet with a therapist who not only cares for their wellbeing but also cares for the person they once were and the person that they are going to be.
07309 811508 View 07309 811508
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Natascha Gonnermann
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
I am a BACP registered integrative psychotherapist based in Harrogate, specialising in anxiety, trauma, and emotional wellbeing for adults, children and young people.
My work is shaped around your individual needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches. I work collaboratively, offering a space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in more depth, helping you to understand patterns and develop more helpful ways of responding, so you can feel more grounded, clear and able to move forward.
I am a BACP registered integrative psychotherapist based in Harrogate, specialising in anxiety, trauma, and emotional wellbeing for adults, children and young people.
My work is shaped around your individual needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches. I work collaboratively, offering a space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in more depth, helping you to understand patterns and develop more helpful ways of responding, so you can feel more grounded, clear and able to move forward.
01423 449167 View 01423 449167
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Dr Bina Sharma
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS7
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings.
We will spend some time getting to know each other to create a safe and relaxed space, to help you talk freely about your experiences. We may talk about what has brought you to therapy, as well as what is important to you and what you would like from the sessions. I will be interested in hearing about various different aspects of your life.
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings.
We will spend some time getting to know each other to create a safe and relaxed space, to help you talk freely about your experiences. We may talk about what has brought you to therapy, as well as what is important to you and what you would like from the sessions. I will be interested in hearing about various different aspects of your life.
07481 363216 View 07481 363216
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Dr Alexandra Barnett
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adults, children and young people experiencing a wide range of mental health and emotional difficulties — including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, life transitions, trauma, women's health difficulties (postnatal depression, perimenopause and menopause), loneliness, burnout and perfectionism.
My approach is integrative — drawing on CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, trauma-informed practice and mindfulness, selecting what's most appropriate for you specifically. I'm also the creator of the REWIRE neuroplasticity programme — a six-module, evidence-based programme built on the science of how the brain actually changes.
I work with adults, children and young people experiencing a wide range of mental health and emotional difficulties — including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, life transitions, trauma, women's health difficulties (postnatal depression, perimenopause and menopause), loneliness, burnout and perfectionism.
My approach is integrative — drawing on CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, trauma-informed practice and mindfulness, selecting what's most appropriate for you specifically. I'm also the creator of the REWIRE neuroplasticity programme — a six-module, evidence-based programme built on the science of how the brain actually changes.
01952 987225 View 01952 987225
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Heather Howard-Thompson
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
I am the founder and director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd, a private therapy practice and have a team of associates that work with children, adolescents and adults.
I work with a range of conditions including stress, depression, anxiety disorders; trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Panic Disorder, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, relationship problems, work related issues etc.
I am the founder and director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd, a private therapy practice and have a team of associates that work with children, adolescents and adults.
I work with a range of conditions including stress, depression, anxiety disorders; trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Panic Disorder, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, relationship problems, work related issues etc.
01226 337525 View 01226 337525
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Prior Mindset
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
5 Endorsed
Oldham OL2
attempting to find mental health or school support for your child, or your family unit?
I can help, by offering 1-2-1 online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This can be for yourself, your family, or your child as I have a specialism in working with children and their families. I offer 1-2-1 consultations to parents who seek advice on all matters relating to family support, education needs, behavioural, mental health and emotional needs.
attempting to find mental health or school support for your child, or your family unit?
I can help, by offering 1-2-1 online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This can be for yourself, your family, or your child as I have a specialism in working with children and their families. I offer 1-2-1 consultations to parents who seek advice on all matters relating to family support, education needs, behavioural, mental health and emotional needs.
01706 335998 View 01706 335998
FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).

What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way

What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.

Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.

How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.