Available Counselling in Bradford
Hello and a warm West Yorkshire welcome. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor supporting people who are anxious or grieving, frightened, traumatised, struggling & in distress. I offer a warm welcome, an open heart & time & space to be with you, to be alongside you for as long or as short a period as you need. I offer warmth, genuineness, acceptance and a safe space to help you cope with your distress and pain, to help you find a way through; and I aim to tailor sessions to your needs and life to ensure you get the best out of our time together.
Please see my website for much more information about my work
Hello and a warm West Yorkshire welcome. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor supporting people who are anxious or grieving, frightened, traumatised, struggling & in distress. I offer a warm welcome, an open heart & time & space to be with you, to be alongside you for as long or as short a period as you need. I offer warmth, genuineness, acceptance and a safe space to help you cope with your distress and pain, to help you find a way through; and I aim to tailor sessions to your needs and life to ensure you get the best out of our time together.
Please see my website for much more information about my work
Hello, my name is Mel, I'm 49 and i live in west Yorkshire, I have been working in mental health and the world of therapy for over ten years now.
It is one of my greatest passions when a person has the bravery to reach out and ask for support when they feel things are no longer working for them the way they are.
I have worked in many different settings, from drug and alcohol support services, to supporting people with complex mental health hurdles and also working alongside people navigating their way through and around grief.
I offer integrative therapy, that allows us to be really flexible in our approach.
Hello, my name is Mel, I'm 49 and i live in west Yorkshire, I have been working in mental health and the world of therapy for over ten years now.
It is one of my greatest passions when a person has the bravery to reach out and ask for support when they feel things are no longer working for them the way they are.
I have worked in many different settings, from drug and alcohol support services, to supporting people with complex mental health hurdles and also working alongside people navigating their way through and around grief.
I offer integrative therapy, that allows us to be really flexible in our approach.
I am available some evenings and weekends
Thank you for visiting New Dawn Psychological Therapies profile. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to manage stress, anxiety, depression or cope with past trauma? You're not alone. If you feel like you're barely keeping your head above water, I'm here to help. As a psychologist and counsellor therapist, I recognise that life is not linear. We are all on a journey towards realising our full potential however, this journey can often be hindered by negative life experiences outside of our control. But please know, you are a unique individual of worth, and it is possible to heal, energise, and become aware of your inner strengths.
I am available some evenings and weekends
Thank you for visiting New Dawn Psychological Therapies profile. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to manage stress, anxiety, depression or cope with past trauma? You're not alone. If you feel like you're barely keeping your head above water, I'm here to help. As a psychologist and counsellor therapist, I recognise that life is not linear. We are all on a journey towards realising our full potential however, this journey can often be hindered by negative life experiences outside of our control. But please know, you are a unique individual of worth, and it is possible to heal, energise, and become aware of your inner strengths.
I have both daytime and evening availability both in person from my cosy room in greengates and online.
I am passionate about supporting those who identify as LGBTQIA+, ADHD or neurodivergent. I am relational, collaborative and holistic, placing value and importance in you, your story and your challenges and successes. Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision and finding someone that you feel comfortable with is an important part of your process.
You might be struggling with anxiety, anger or depression? Perhaps issues from your past keep resurfacing and you're looking for a way to move forward? Maybe you have noticed you feel different to the people around you? Or you might like to process an event in a safe environment?
I have both daytime and evening availability both in person from my cosy room in greengates and online.
I am passionate about supporting those who identify as LGBTQIA+, ADHD or neurodivergent. I am relational, collaborative and holistic, placing value and importance in you, your story and your challenges and successes. Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision and finding someone that you feel comfortable with is an important part of your process.
You might be struggling with anxiety, anger or depression? Perhaps issues from your past keep resurfacing and you're looking for a way to move forward? Maybe you have noticed you feel different to the people around you? Or you might like to process an event in a safe environment?
I currently have availability on Tuesday and Thursday evening and Friday mornings.
When life is hard, talking to someone outside of the situation can help. I can offer you a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings and help you find your way through your difficulties, into a calmer and easier space.
Maybe something specific has happened that’s making life challenging, maybe you don’t know exactly what’s causing you to feel like you do, but you want things to change.
With warmth and empathy, I can help you make sense of your issues so change becomes possible. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space for you to process your thoughts and feelings where you will be listened to and accepted for who you are.
I currently have availability on Tuesday and Thursday evening and Friday mornings.
When life is hard, talking to someone outside of the situation can help. I can offer you a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings and help you find your way through your difficulties, into a calmer and easier space.
Maybe something specific has happened that’s making life challenging, maybe you don’t know exactly what’s causing you to feel like you do, but you want things to change.
With warmth and empathy, I can help you make sense of your issues so change becomes possible. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space for you to process your thoughts and feelings where you will be listened to and accepted for who you are.
I am available most mornings and evenings.
As your counsellor I will give you the time, space and environment to strive towards self understanding and growth. Life can feel overwhelming and isolating when enduring challenging times, so coming to therapy can provide you with a safe space, to process and understand your inner emotions and feelings. Therapy with me will support you to enhance self awareness, understanding and authenticity. Counselling is about making yourself a priority. The gym is for a healthy body and therapy is for a healthy mind. Please note- My services are for age 16+.
I am available most mornings and evenings.
As your counsellor I will give you the time, space and environment to strive towards self understanding and growth. Life can feel overwhelming and isolating when enduring challenging times, so coming to therapy can provide you with a safe space, to process and understand your inner emotions and feelings. Therapy with me will support you to enhance self awareness, understanding and authenticity. Counselling is about making yourself a priority. The gym is for a healthy body and therapy is for a healthy mind. Please note- My services are for age 16+.
I am an accredited counsellor and Somatic Experiencing practitioner. I work with clients 18 and over one to one. I have worked predominately with Muslim clients due to my dual training as an Islamic educator. I help clients relate to themselves through harmonising the different conflicting aspects of themselves and marrying that with their ideals and goals that they wish to realise in their lives.
I am an accredited counsellor and Somatic Experiencing practitioner. I work with clients 18 and over one to one. I have worked predominately with Muslim clients due to my dual training as an Islamic educator. I help clients relate to themselves through harmonising the different conflicting aspects of themselves and marrying that with their ideals and goals that they wish to realise in their lives.
You may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed, struggling in relationships, experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, or feeling stuck in painful patterns.
You may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed, struggling in relationships, experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, or feeling stuck in painful patterns.
Availability - Thursdays (8am-5pm) and Fridays (morning only).
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, fatigue, or low self-esteem? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns that are hard to shift, overwhelmed by your emotions, or disconnected from the person you want to be. I’m Ben, an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I offer a thoughtful, compassionate space where we can explore your experiences at your pace. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s happening, understand how it has developed, and identify what might help you move forward. My aim is to support you in feeling more grounded, confident, and happy.
Availability - Thursdays (8am-5pm) and Fridays (morning only).
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, fatigue, or low self-esteem? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns that are hard to shift, overwhelmed by your emotions, or disconnected from the person you want to be. I’m Ben, an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I offer a thoughtful, compassionate space where we can explore your experiences at your pace. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s happening, understand how it has developed, and identify what might help you move forward. My aim is to support you in feeling more grounded, confident, and happy.
Some availability Saturday and Sunday morning.
As an integrative counsellor I believe there isn’t just one therapeutic approach that can help a client in all situations. Instead, I will take into account you as an individual and your circumstances, and use elements of different approaches to help you explore and cope with your problems.
Some availability Saturday and Sunday morning.
As an integrative counsellor I believe there isn’t just one therapeutic approach that can help a client in all situations. Instead, I will take into account you as an individual and your circumstances, and use elements of different approaches to help you explore and cope with your problems.
Availability - Tues Weds, and Thurs daytime and evenings.
Hello, I’m Mags, I have a depth and breadth of life experience and I am a trained integrative counsellor. As well as my private practice I counsel voluntarily at a local church. Having knowledge across many different modalities allows me to tailor the process to your needs. Drawing from both my professional background and lived experience, my aim is to offer you a confidential, non-judgemental, safe space, where you are listened to, heard and validated. My focus, is on helping you navigate and better understand yourself so that you are equipped to make healthy life choices, and in a counselling space and time that is entirely yours.
Availability - Tues Weds, and Thurs daytime and evenings.
Hello, I’m Mags, I have a depth and breadth of life experience and I am a trained integrative counsellor. As well as my private practice I counsel voluntarily at a local church. Having knowledge across many different modalities allows me to tailor the process to your needs. Drawing from both my professional background and lived experience, my aim is to offer you a confidential, non-judgemental, safe space, where you are listened to, heard and validated. My focus, is on helping you navigate and better understand yourself so that you are equipped to make healthy life choices, and in a counselling space and time that is entirely yours.
I am a fully quaIified, experienced, accredited and insured therapist working in the Bradford 2 area close to the city centre. I offer supportive, non-judgemental and confidential help to individuals and couples looking to overcome problems and challenges in order to enjoy a healthier, happier future. My speciality is working at deeper levels to address the root causes of problems and issues for longer term results, primarily using the IFS model and EMDR.
I am a fully quaIified, experienced, accredited and insured therapist working in the Bradford 2 area close to the city centre. I offer supportive, non-judgemental and confidential help to individuals and couples looking to overcome problems and challenges in order to enjoy a healthier, happier future. My speciality is working at deeper levels to address the root causes of problems and issues for longer term results, primarily using the IFS model and EMDR.
I am an experienced, BACP-registered Psychotherapist and former well-being advisor, offering a warm, supportive space for adults who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, difficult relationships, grief, self-harm, or the impact of serious illness such as cancer.
I have 16 years of experience supporting people through complex life experiences, including anxiety, loss, and the impact of past relationships.
My approach is person-centred, meaning I work alongside you at your pace, helping you make sense of your feelings and move towards greater stability and self-understanding, I also offer practical techniques.
I am an experienced, BACP-registered Psychotherapist and former well-being advisor, offering a warm, supportive space for adults who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, difficult relationships, grief, self-harm, or the impact of serious illness such as cancer.
I have 16 years of experience supporting people through complex life experiences, including anxiety, loss, and the impact of past relationships.
My approach is person-centred, meaning I work alongside you at your pace, helping you make sense of your feelings and move towards greater stability and self-understanding, I also offer practical techniques.
In person, online and telephone sessions are available.
Welcome to my profile, my name is Shamsa Aslam, and I am a qualified counsellor with experience of working with a diverse range of clients. In our sessions together, you will have a secure environment to express yourself openly, free from any judgment. Clients often bring forth an initial issue, but through our discussions, additional underlying concerns often emerge. Together, we can collaboratively unravel and understand any emotions and feelings that may be causing you stress and discomfort.
In person, online and telephone sessions are available.
Welcome to my profile, my name is Shamsa Aslam, and I am a qualified counsellor with experience of working with a diverse range of clients. In our sessions together, you will have a secure environment to express yourself openly, free from any judgment. Clients often bring forth an initial issue, but through our discussions, additional underlying concerns often emerge. Together, we can collaboratively unravel and understand any emotions and feelings that may be causing you stress and discomfort.
If you're struggling with low mood, self-esteem issues or just feel something isn’t right, I can help you find a way through. I offer person-centred counselling which will enable you to trust your own judgement and decide what you want from life.
Together, we can explore any challenges you may have with communication or with experiencing difficult emotions. Sometimes it can be scary to start the journey, particularly if you are new to therapy. That is why I like to create a relaxed and comfortable environment where you lead the way.
If you're struggling with low mood, self-esteem issues or just feel something isn’t right, I can help you find a way through. I offer person-centred counselling which will enable you to trust your own judgement and decide what you want from life.
Together, we can explore any challenges you may have with communication or with experiencing difficult emotions. Sometimes it can be scary to start the journey, particularly if you are new to therapy. That is why I like to create a relaxed and comfortable environment where you lead the way.
I am a BACP registered qualified counsellor and I aim to create a safe space where you can feel at ease as quickly as possible, so that you can talk freely, without judgement. I am an integrative therapist which means that the service I offer is tailor made to suit the needs of my clients as individuals. We aren’t one size fits all as individuals, so I very much believe in meeting you where you are at. An integrative counsellor or therapist utilses ideas from various counselling theories creating opportunies to meet an individuals needs.
I am a BACP registered qualified counsellor and I aim to create a safe space where you can feel at ease as quickly as possible, so that you can talk freely, without judgement. I am an integrative therapist which means that the service I offer is tailor made to suit the needs of my clients as individuals. We aren’t one size fits all as individuals, so I very much believe in meeting you where you are at. An integrative counsellor or therapist utilses ideas from various counselling theories creating opportunies to meet an individuals needs.
I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor with a deep passion for supporting others on their journey toward healing, self-discovery, and resilience. My professional practice is enriched by my own lived experiences, which have given me a compassionate understanding of the many challenges life can bring.
My approach is centred on creating a safe, empathetic space where clients feel truly heard and accepted without judgment. I work collaboratively, respecting each person’s individuality and inner capacity for growth. Alongside counselling, I also draw on holistic practices such as breathwork and gentle movement, (yoga).
I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor with a deep passion for supporting others on their journey toward healing, self-discovery, and resilience. My professional practice is enriched by my own lived experiences, which have given me a compassionate understanding of the many challenges life can bring.
My approach is centred on creating a safe, empathetic space where clients feel truly heard and accepted without judgment. I work collaboratively, respecting each person’s individuality and inner capacity for growth. Alongside counselling, I also draw on holistic practices such as breathwork and gentle movement, (yoga).
I support individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or going through a difficult time in their lives. You might be struggling with your thoughts, relationships, or simply trying to make sense of how you’re feeling.
What brings people to counselling is often a sense that something isn’t quite right—and a desire for things to feel different.
In our work together, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly, gain clarity, and begin to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
If this resonates, you’re welcome to reach out.
I support individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or going through a difficult time in their lives. You might be struggling with your thoughts, relationships, or simply trying to make sense of how you’re feeling.
What brings people to counselling is often a sense that something isn’t quite right—and a desire for things to feel different.
In our work together, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly, gain clarity, and begin to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
If this resonates, you’re welcome to reach out.
Hi, im Farzana. As a counselor, my goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I aim to empower my clients to tap into their inner strengths, develop self-awareness, and gain insight into their challenges. Through collaborative exploration and tailored interventions, my objective is to facilitate positive change, foster personal growth, and help clients achieve their goals. Ultimately, I strive to equip individuals with the tools and strategies they need to navigate life's complexities with resilience and authenticity.
Hi, im Farzana. As a counselor, my goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I aim to empower my clients to tap into their inner strengths, develop self-awareness, and gain insight into their challenges. Through collaborative exploration and tailored interventions, my objective is to facilitate positive change, foster personal growth, and help clients achieve their goals. Ultimately, I strive to equip individuals with the tools and strategies they need to navigate life's complexities with resilience and authenticity.
My mission is to provide a compassionate and customised approach to integrative counselling, tailored to meet your specific needs. As an experienced counsellor, I draw from various therapeutic models to ensure that the approach we take together is as unique as you are. I use tools from psychodynamic therapy to explore the past, person-centred techniques for non-directive support, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to tackle problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
At Evolve Health & Wellbeing, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey to healing and growth.
My mission is to provide a compassionate and customised approach to integrative counselling, tailored to meet your specific needs. As an experienced counsellor, I draw from various therapeutic models to ensure that the approach we take together is as unique as you are. I use tools from psychodynamic therapy to explore the past, person-centred techniques for non-directive support, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to tackle problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
At Evolve Health & Wellbeing, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey to healing and growth.
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Nearby Available Counsellors Searches for Bradford
- Baildon
- Batley
- Bingley
- Brighouse
- Cleckheaton
- Drighlington
- Gomersal
- Halifax
- Horsforth
- Pudsey
- Shipley
- Sowerby Bridge
How do I find a therapist near me who is accepting new patients?
Finding a therapist who is actively accepting new patients can feel overwhelming, so it can be helpful to narrow your search down as much as possible. Use the Psychology Today Therapy Directory to search specifically for therapists who are in your area and who are accepting new patients right now, so you are not wasting time reaching out to providers who have a closed waitlist. From there, you can narrow your search further by therapist characteristics, specialty, and whether you prefer in-person or online appointments. Once you find someone who looks like a good fit, you can reach out directly to confirm their availability and request an initial consultation.
How long does it typically take to get an appointment with a therapist?
Wait times for therapists in the UK vary widely depending on whether you go through the NHS or seek private care. Through the NHS, wait times typically range from a few weeks to several months depending on your area and the urgency of your referral. Private therapists are generally available much faster, often within a few days to a couple of weeks. Wait times also differ by therapist type. Counsellors tend to be more widely available than clinical psychologists, who hold a doctoral degree and are fewer in number. In addition, therapists who specialise in trauma, eating disorders, or child and adolescent therapy also tend to have longer wait times due to the limited number of professionals relative to demand.
What are my options if no therapists near me are accepting new patients right now?
If you are having difficulty finding a local therapist with availability, there are a few steps you can take. First, consider expanding your search to include online therapy, not just providers in your immediate geographic location. Online therapy has made it possible to see a licensed therapist in your area without needing to travel, and in many cases online providers have shorter wait times than local in-person practices. Second, your GP can serve as a helpful bridge while you wait. They can conduct an initial evaluation and, in some cases, connect you with local mental health services more quickly than a self-referral would. Third, if your symptoms feel urgent, community mental health services may be available regardless of your ability to pay for private care. They can offer psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and medication management to help stabilise your situation in the interim while you wait for a longer-term therapist.