Female Counselling in Bingley

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Amy Graham
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Bingley BD16
I am a qualified pluralistic therapist, offering a flexible and collaborative approach to therapy that is shaped around you. I draw on psychodynamic, person-centred, and CBT approaches, which means we can work together in a way that feels most helpful for your needs, experiences, and goals. I work with adults and young people, offering therapy for a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties.
I am a qualified pluralistic therapist, offering a flexible and collaborative approach to therapy that is shaped around you. I draw on psychodynamic, person-centred, and CBT approaches, which means we can work together in a way that feels most helpful for your needs, experiences, and goals. I work with adults and young people, offering therapy for a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties.
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Rebecca Bottomley Therapy
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Bingley BD16
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I have been in Practice in Bingley , West Yorkshire as a Person Centred Counsellor for 7 years. I have just completed a Level 7 Diploma at Masters level in Transactional Analysis. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space for you to explore your issues- past and present, working alongside you to help you achieve the changes you want and need. I offer short and long term therapy, face to face or if you prefer, online.
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I have been in Practice in Bingley , West Yorkshire as a Person Centred Counsellor for 7 years. I have just completed a Level 7 Diploma at Masters level in Transactional Analysis. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space for you to explore your issues- past and present, working alongside you to help you achieve the changes you want and need. I offer short and long term therapy, face to face or if you prefer, online.
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Kayleigh Fletcher
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Bingley BD16
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 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.
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Josie McMaster
Counsellor, MBACP
Bingley BD16
I qualified as a person-centred counsellor over twenty years ago, training in the relational approach which places great emphasis on respect, empathy and genuineness. I have worked as a counsellor in educational settings, charities and corporate settings. Counselling helps us to understand ourselves and, with this insight, it becomes possible to address difficult and painful issues and find comfort within ourselves and our lives. Working together in regular 1-1 sessions will allow you to explore your difficulties and challenges and help you to get back to your true self, bringing more of a sense of wholeness and peace to your life.
I qualified as a person-centred counsellor over twenty years ago, training in the relational approach which places great emphasis on respect, empathy and genuineness. I have worked as a counsellor in educational settings, charities and corporate settings. Counselling helps us to understand ourselves and, with this insight, it becomes possible to address difficult and painful issues and find comfort within ourselves and our lives. Working together in regular 1-1 sessions will allow you to explore your difficulties and challenges and help you to get back to your true self, bringing more of a sense of wholeness and peace to your life.
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Georgina Walker
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Bingley BD16
I have trained to work pluralistically with my clients. This means that I work with a variety of theories and tailor my practice to what best suits my clients at that particular time; we work collaboratively and review as often as required. The three main areas I have studied are person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT. I am registered with the NCPS, National Hypnotherapy Society, The King's Trust and the ICO. I am also a fully qualified hypnotherapist. I have experience of helping children from primary school age, right up to old age and those who are terminally ill. I hold an enhanced DBS and also offer emotional support sessions.
I have trained to work pluralistically with my clients. This means that I work with a variety of theories and tailor my practice to what best suits my clients at that particular time; we work collaboratively and review as often as required. The three main areas I have studied are person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT. I am registered with the NCPS, National Hypnotherapy Society, The King's Trust and the ICO. I am also a fully qualified hypnotherapist. I have experience of helping children from primary school age, right up to old age and those who are terminally ill. I hold an enhanced DBS and also offer emotional support sessions.
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Lisa Kavanagh
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an experienced accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, having worked for ten years in talking therapies. I offer both short and long-term therapy for clients from teens through to adults, either face to face, online or by telephone. I have worked in many different settings, including CRUSE (bereavement support), NHS (Extended Access & CAMHs), schools, colleges, charitable organisations and EAPs. For over five years I have worked therapeutically with victims of abuse, violence and other forms of serious crime. Supporting clients with issues including, self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, loss and relationships.
I am an experienced accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, having worked for ten years in talking therapies. I offer both short and long-term therapy for clients from teens through to adults, either face to face, online or by telephone. I have worked in many different settings, including CRUSE (bereavement support), NHS (Extended Access & CAMHs), schools, colleges, charitable organisations and EAPs. For over five years I have worked therapeutically with victims of abuse, violence and other forms of serious crime. Supporting clients with issues including, self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, loss and relationships.
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Dr Claudia Salt
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Hello, my name is Claudia. I am an HCPC registered Senior Clinical Psychologist. I have been qualified since 2007. 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. My areas of special interest include depression, anxiety, phobia, self-esteem, OCD & work related to neurodivergence. Building warm, trusting, affirming, collaborative and empathic therapeutic relationships with the children, young people & parents/carers I work with is central to my approach.
Hello, my name is Claudia. I am an HCPC registered Senior Clinical Psychologist. I have been qualified since 2007. 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. My areas of special interest include depression, anxiety, phobia, self-esteem, OCD & work related to neurodivergence. Building warm, trusting, affirming, collaborative and empathic therapeutic relationships with the children, young people & parents/carers I work with is central to my approach.
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Hanah Ahmed
Psychotherapist, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapy shouldn’t feel cold or clinical—it should feel like a space where you can exhale, feel supported, and start healing. I am a fully qualified therapist working with children, adults and young people. I provide support for a variety of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and relationship difficulties. I have experience working with neurodivergent clients. As a culturally sensitive therapist, I am particularly attuned to the unique experiences of Muslims in a western world, navigating faith, family expectations, and the balance between personal and cultural identities in a Western world.
Therapy shouldn’t feel cold or clinical—it should feel like a space where you can exhale, feel supported, and start healing. I am a fully qualified therapist working with children, adults and young people. I provide support for a variety of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and relationship difficulties. I have experience working with neurodivergent clients. As a culturally sensitive therapist, I am particularly attuned to the unique experiences of Muslims in a western world, navigating faith, family expectations, and the balance between personal and cultural identities in a Western world.
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Sharon Gunnell
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I offer a warm, safe, supportive space to share your thoughts and feelings, building calm and resilience for the future. I specialise in bereavement counselling and work in a person-centred, pluralistic way - which put simply, means I'll work in whatever way suits you best.
Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I offer a warm, safe, supportive space to share your thoughts and feelings, building calm and resilience for the future. I specialise in bereavement counselling and work in a person-centred, pluralistic way - which put simply, means I'll work in whatever way suits you best.
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Keturah Leishman
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Welcome! 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. Working with children is more than a profession for me—it's a calling. I believe that every child has an innate capacity for healing and growth when given the right support and environment. Through gentle, child-led therapy, I help young people navigate their emotions, build resilience, and discover their own strength.
Welcome! 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. Working with children is more than a profession for me—it's a calling. I believe that every child has an innate capacity for healing and growth when given the right support and environment. Through gentle, child-led therapy, I help young people navigate their emotions, build resilience, and discover their own strength.
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Rachel Kendrick
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can feel overwhelming at times with demands on you from relationships, work and difficult life events or just a sense that something is not right. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with divorce, bereavement, health issues, self esteem or work related stress. It can take courage to reach out for support, but you will be met by me with empathy and acceptance. My aim is to hear how life is for you and to work alongside you to help you find ways to make changes that help you feel better and could lead to a greater sense of balance in life.
Life can feel overwhelming at times with demands on you from relationships, work and difficult life events or just a sense that something is not right. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with divorce, bereavement, health issues, self esteem or work related stress. It can take courage to reach out for support, but you will be met by me with empathy and acceptance. My aim is to hear how life is for you and to work alongside you to help you find ways to make changes that help you feel better and could lead to a greater sense of balance in life.
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Janina Grimshaw
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, my name’s Janina and I am a fully qualified therapist offering in-person counselling in the centre of Leeds, Ilkley and Saltaire, as well as online counselling to people across the UK. You may be looking for support to process difficult events, time to explore your own sense of identity, or space to allow your feelings to be heard. Taking the decision to start counselling can be a difficult and daunting step and my priority is to ensure we work together at a pace that feels right for you. As every person is unique, every therapeutic relationship is too, so the way we work together will be individual to you.
Hi, my name’s Janina and I am a fully qualified therapist offering in-person counselling in the centre of Leeds, Ilkley and Saltaire, as well as online counselling to people across the UK. You may be looking for support to process difficult events, time to explore your own sense of identity, or space to allow your feelings to be heard. Taking the decision to start counselling can be a difficult and daunting step and my priority is to ensure we work together at a pace that feels right for you. As every person is unique, every therapeutic relationship is too, so the way we work together will be individual to you.
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Gillian Murgatroyd
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Gillian, a Play and Creative Arts Therapist for children, based in West Yorkshire. I support children to make sense of issues such as low self esteem, angry feelings and anxiety, through play - the child’s language. I am a trauma informed therapist and am able to support children who have a history of difficult and traumatic experiences. I work closely with parents and carers in finding ways to support the young person and improve their overall wellbeing. I specialise in working with children between 4 and 14.
Hello, I’m Gillian, a Play and Creative Arts Therapist for children, based in West Yorkshire. I support children to make sense of issues such as low self esteem, angry feelings and anxiety, through play - the child’s language. I am a trauma informed therapist and am able to support children who have a history of difficult and traumatic experiences. I work closely with parents and carers in finding ways to support the young person and improve their overall wellbeing. I specialise in working with children between 4 and 14.
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Clare Helen Middleton
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, I am Clare, a compassionate, warm, friendly, and professional integrative relational psychotherapist. I work alongside clients in a respectful, empowering, non-judgemental way, to deepen understanding, identify choices and enable change. I believe that our early relationships and experiences have a profound impact on how we feel and behave, and on what we believe about ourselves and the world around us. Having counselling will enable you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away but are causing anxiety or distress.
Hi, I am Clare, a compassionate, warm, friendly, and professional integrative relational psychotherapist. I work alongside clients in a respectful, empowering, non-judgemental way, to deepen understanding, identify choices and enable change. I believe that our early relationships and experiences have a profound impact on how we feel and behave, and on what we believe about ourselves and the world around us. Having counselling will enable you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away but are causing anxiety or distress.
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Gillian Parkin
Psychotherapist, BACP
Serves Area
We all have those times in our life when things get on top of us. We feel overwhelmed and maybe unable to cope. As a qualified counsellor & psychotherapist, I believe that by giving you a genuinely safe, non-judgmental space to explore and talk and unpack what’s troubling, together we can find you new ways of thinking or acting that will help you to feel better. Whether that’s building self-esteem; coping & living with anxiety and depression or dealing with a difficult life event, my intention is to work with you to find the resilience & skills you need to make changes that stick.
We all have those times in our life when things get on top of us. We feel overwhelmed and maybe unable to cope. As a qualified counsellor & psychotherapist, I believe that by giving you a genuinely safe, non-judgmental space to explore and talk and unpack what’s troubling, together we can find you new ways of thinking or acting that will help you to feel better. Whether that’s building self-esteem; coping & living with anxiety and depression or dealing with a difficult life event, my intention is to work with you to find the resilience & skills you need to make changes that stick.
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You’re a courageous professional, feeling stalled or stuck, frustrated, and noticing the toll it’s taking on your mental health. I’m an NMC-registered mental health nurse, working with a coaching approach and optional energy modality for integration, supporting mind, body, and spirit. We’ll work together to untangle what’s holding you back and take clear steps toward clarity, focus, and a life that actually feels right for you. Sessions are tailored to your pace and goals, empowering you to reconnect with yourself and move forward confidently. I’d be glad to walk alongside you.
You’re a courageous professional, feeling stalled or stuck, frustrated, and noticing the toll it’s taking on your mental health. I’m an NMC-registered mental health nurse, working with a coaching approach and optional energy modality for integration, supporting mind, body, and spirit. We’ll work together to untangle what’s holding you back and take clear steps toward clarity, focus, and a life that actually feels right for you. Sessions are tailored to your pace and goals, empowering you to reconnect with yourself and move forward confidently. I’d be glad to walk alongside you.
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CMcTherapies
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Halifax HX4
Age - 16+: Learning Disability, Neurodiversity, (ASD) Autism; ADHD; Processing/Sensory Issues; Dyslexia. Mental Health including - Depression, Anxiety, Trauma; PTSD; C-PTSD, Anger, Stress & Addiction. My key focus is promoting knowledge, understanding of conditions and how they apply/impact on life, whilst finding meaningful strategies and techniques for navigating situations, difficult emotions, feelings, behaviours and your responses to maximise coping and potential for progression. I take a 'whole system' approach, incorporating the physiological and cognitive aspects of lived experience.
Age - 16+: Learning Disability, Neurodiversity, (ASD) Autism; ADHD; Processing/Sensory Issues; Dyslexia. Mental Health including - Depression, Anxiety, Trauma; PTSD; C-PTSD, Anger, Stress & Addiction. My key focus is promoting knowledge, understanding of conditions and how they apply/impact on life, whilst finding meaningful strategies and techniques for navigating situations, difficult emotions, feelings, behaviours and your responses to maximise coping and potential for progression. I take a 'whole system' approach, incorporating the physiological and cognitive aspects of lived experience.
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Lisa Lightfoot
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Hyde SK14
With an effective, warm and compassionate approach, I provide experienced and confidential counselling support from which you will develop self awareness and insight as well as learning coping strategies and techniques. My counselling sessions are a safe space in which you will feel heard and understood, a space for you to work through and resolve issues and anxieties. I offer both online and face to face appointments.
With an effective, warm and compassionate approach, I provide experienced and confidential counselling support from which you will develop self awareness and insight as well as learning coping strategies and techniques. My counselling sessions are a safe space in which you will feel heard and understood, a space for you to work through and resolve issues and anxieties. I offer both online and face to face appointments.
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Kim Whitaker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Specialising in providing comprehensive ADHD assessments online,and in person, conducted by Dr Kim or another Clinical Psychologist in our team of psychologists and thearpists.
Specialising in providing comprehensive ADHD assessments online,and in person, conducted by Dr Kim or another Clinical Psychologist in our team of psychologists and thearpists.
01254 963202 View 01254 963202
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Belinda Levene
Counsellor, MBACP
Waitlist for new clients
It is fair to say that most of us encounter challenging times when we may feel anxious, depressed, or stuck. Perhaps you have a specific concern, or have experienced a recent change in circumstances or a prolonged period of stress. I believe that speaking with a trained counsellor, who is uninvolved in your situation and who will strive to understand your current difficulties from your perspective can help you process and navigate challenges and find new ways to cope or make decisions regarding what matters to you.
It is fair to say that most of us encounter challenging times when we may feel anxious, depressed, or stuck. Perhaps you have a specific concern, or have experienced a recent change in circumstances or a prolonged period of stress. I believe that speaking with a trained counsellor, who is uninvolved in your situation and who will strive to understand your current difficulties from your perspective can help you process and navigate challenges and find new ways to cope or make decisions regarding what matters to you.
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.