Female Counselling in Cleckheaton, ENG

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Claire Beattie
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cleckheaton BD19  (Online Only)
I believe you are the expert in your life and you have the answers. It is through a trusting relationship that you can make positive changes, but in doing so you may need a helping hand. I aim to offer clients, a safe, empathic, confidential and non-judgemental environment, where I can help you to explore your issues and support you through any difficulties and challenges you may be experiencing. This space will give you the time and opportunity to be yourself. You are unique and it is for us, together, to build a relationship of trust and mutual respect, which will enable you to feel that sense of achievement you deserve.
I believe you are the expert in your life and you have the answers. It is through a trusting relationship that you can make positive changes, but in doing so you may need a helping hand. I aim to offer clients, a safe, empathic, confidential and non-judgemental environment, where I can help you to explore your issues and support you through any difficulties and challenges you may be experiencing. This space will give you the time and opportunity to be yourself. You are unique and it is for us, together, to build a relationship of trust and mutual respect, which will enable you to feel that sense of achievement you deserve.
0113 519 4239 View 0113 519 4239
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Christiane Espinelli
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cleckheaton BD19  (Online Only)
Welcome to your journey of self-discovery, empowerment and transformation. I’m Chris Espinelli, a professional integrative counsellor and now a certified life coach, based in West Yorkshire, England. I have experience supporting women who have experienced divorce and abusive relationships—particularly domestic and emotional abuse—I am committed to helping you reclaim your life, rebuild self-love, confidence, and emotional independence.
Welcome to your journey of self-discovery, empowerment and transformation. I’m Chris Espinelli, a professional integrative counsellor and now a certified life coach, based in West Yorkshire, England. I have experience supporting women who have experienced divorce and abusive relationships—particularly domestic and emotional abuse—I am committed to helping you reclaim your life, rebuild self-love, confidence, and emotional independence.
01274 015747 View 01274 015747
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Kelly Reynolds
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleckheaton BD19
Hello. I am a West Yorkshire based qualified BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). CBT helps us understand the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and the ways this can become problematic despite our best efforts. CBT aims to work together on developing the skills and techniques needed to become your own therapist and overcome old patterns. To do this I use evidence-based techniques to help you work towards the goals that really matter to you.
Hello. I am a West Yorkshire based qualified BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). CBT helps us understand the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and the ways this can become problematic despite our best efforts. CBT aims to work together on developing the skills and techniques needed to become your own therapist and overcome old patterns. To do this I use evidence-based techniques to help you work towards the goals that really matter to you.
01924 938680 View 01924 938680
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Tina Waddington
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Cleckheaton BD19
Everybody who comes to counselling has different aims and outcomes that they want to achieve. Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I believe it can unlock thoughts and emotions and help you to process your experiences, exploring your current difficulties, alongside historic issues and relationships.
Everybody who comes to counselling has different aims and outcomes that they want to achieve. Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I believe it can unlock thoughts and emotions and help you to process your experiences, exploring your current difficulties, alongside historic issues and relationships.
01924 977645 View 01924 977645
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Northern Lighthouse Psychology Ltd
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
Cleckheaton BD19
Hi, I’m Charlotte. I am a Registered Psychologist and Accredited EMDR therapist. I have 20 years of experience working with people suffering with mental health difficulties. I am passionate about helping people struggling with distressing emotions which may lead to suicidal & self-injurious thinking and behaviour. I also have significant experience working with people who have experienced trauma (and may have a PTSD diagnosis) and may have been given a personality disorder diagnosis. In addition to using EMDR I am also trained in DBT and schema therapy so tend to use a combined approach tailored to the needs of the individual.
Hi, I’m Charlotte. I am a Registered Psychologist and Accredited EMDR therapist. I have 20 years of experience working with people suffering with mental health difficulties. I am passionate about helping people struggling with distressing emotions which may lead to suicidal & self-injurious thinking and behaviour. I also have significant experience working with people who have experienced trauma (and may have a PTSD diagnosis) and may have been given a personality disorder diagnosis. In addition to using EMDR I am also trained in DBT and schema therapy so tend to use a combined approach tailored to the needs of the individual.
01924 938670 View 01924 938670
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Ashleigh Gardner
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cleckheaton BD19
Making the first step and looking for a counsellor to work with can feel scary and overwhelming. It’s hard to know what to say or what to expect, especially if you have not had counselling before. Building a safe and trusting relationship with your counsellor is important. It can take time to do this, but it is important that you feel comfortable enough with them in the beginning to start on that journey. I offer a safe space, where you will be truly listened to without expectation or judgement. This allows my clients to feel comfortable in being open and honest so that they can get the most out of their sessions.
Making the first step and looking for a counsellor to work with can feel scary and overwhelming. It’s hard to know what to say or what to expect, especially if you have not had counselling before. Building a safe and trusting relationship with your counsellor is important. It can take time to do this, but it is important that you feel comfortable enough with them in the beginning to start on that journey. I offer a safe space, where you will be truly listened to without expectation or judgement. This allows my clients to feel comfortable in being open and honest so that they can get the most out of their sessions.
0113 519 8625 View 0113 519 8625

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LucyJayne Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS1
Looking for light and hope in an uncertain world? Getting the niggly feeling that you aren’t who you want to be? Finding it hard to cope with thoughts and emotions that overwhelm and confuse? Sometimes we don’t need to be falling apart to look for a supportive space or a listening ear. I believe that, as human beings, we all want to live purposeful and meaningful lives and that this is unique to each individual. My passion is being able to hear and connect with people to build an open, compassionate and hopeful relationship.
Looking for light and hope in an uncertain world? Getting the niggly feeling that you aren’t who you want to be? Finding it hard to cope with thoughts and emotions that overwhelm and confuse? Sometimes we don’t need to be falling apart to look for a supportive space or a listening ear. I believe that, as human beings, we all want to live purposeful and meaningful lives and that this is unique to each individual. My passion is being able to hear and connect with people to build an open, compassionate and hopeful relationship.
0191 233 9352 View 0191 233 9352
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Laura Kirk
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Leeds LS10  (Online Only)
I am an extremely down to earth woman and have gone through many struggles of my own.
Have you ever felt that you are stuck with your problems and not managing to take any positive steps forward? Just by looking at therapy profiles, is a positive step forward. Make sure you spend your time making these positive steps to find that person for you to get you out of being stuck and back to living your life. Life can be challenging at times, and it can be hard to talk to our loved ones as they are too often, emotionally involved. I have confidence that you have the answers to your problems, I can help you to find them.
I am an extremely down to earth woman and have gone through many struggles of my own.
Have you ever felt that you are stuck with your problems and not managing to take any positive steps forward? Just by looking at therapy profiles, is a positive step forward. Make sure you spend your time making these positive steps to find that person for you to get you out of being stuck and back to living your life. Life can be challenging at times, and it can be hard to talk to our loved ones as they are too often, emotionally involved. I have confidence that you have the answers to your problems, I can help you to find them.
01482 739211 View 01482 739211
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Kuldip Rai
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bradford BD4
My warmest welcome, My name is Kuldip Rai an experienced Person-centered and Integrative counsellor which means I adapt to your needs in a safe and non-judgemental way. I speak 3 different languages, Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi. Person centered couselling is an element focuses on you rather then the counsellor being the expert on yourself, aims to help you to reach your full potential.
My warmest welcome, My name is Kuldip Rai an experienced Person-centered and Integrative counsellor which means I adapt to your needs in a safe and non-judgemental way. I speak 3 different languages, Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi. Person centered couselling is an element focuses on you rather then the counsellor being the expert on yourself, aims to help you to reach your full potential.
0113 467 9094 View 0113 467 9094
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With The Seasons - Counselling & Trauma Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Pudsey LS28
Are you feeling out of sync with the world and other people? You may be going through a bereavement or significant life changes, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, misunderstood or be living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or Long Covid. I can help you reconnect to yourself and others. I can support you with the things that are holding you back as well as help you make more sense of the new world around you. I help you work with the body and mind together - a more effective way to stabilise and rebuild after a traumatic time as well as enable new insights and change - than bringing your pain up over and over again.
Are you feeling out of sync with the world and other people? You may be going through a bereavement or significant life changes, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, misunderstood or be living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or Long Covid. I can help you reconnect to yourself and others. I can support you with the things that are holding you back as well as help you make more sense of the new world around you. I help you work with the body and mind together - a more effective way to stabilise and rebuild after a traumatic time as well as enable new insights and change - than bringing your pain up over and over again.
01274 015886 View 01274 015886
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Dominique Pitman
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leeds LS16
Are you struggling with everyday life at the moment, or are you not feeling yourself? Do you have lots of thoughts going round your head and you don’t know what to do about them? Taking some time out to talk to an experienced therapist can really help. Together we can explore your feelings and worries, better understand where they come from and also figure out what changes you could make to help you feel happier. I aim to listen and be truly alongside you throughout the sessions as you talk about anything that you want to bring – be it experiences from the past, things that are happening now, or concerns for the future.
Are you struggling with everyday life at the moment, or are you not feeling yourself? Do you have lots of thoughts going round your head and you don’t know what to do about them? Taking some time out to talk to an experienced therapist can really help. Together we can explore your feelings and worries, better understand where they come from and also figure out what changes you could make to help you feel happier. I aim to listen and be truly alongside you throughout the sessions as you talk about anything that you want to bring – be it experiences from the past, things that are happening now, or concerns for the future.
0113 519 0482 View 0113 519 0482
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Judith Marlow
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Leeds LS6
Do you have extremes of feeling: anger/numbness; fear/fearlessness; afraid to be alone/pushing others away? Maybe you have a sense of yourself as being very different with different people, or in different situations. You may have some ideas as to the roots of your current difficulties, or it may feel as though it has come out of nothing. It may be that you have struggled to find a therapist who can offer more than a limited number of sessions, or that you haven't felt able to bring the different parts of yourself. All parts of you are welcome here.
Do you have extremes of feeling: anger/numbness; fear/fearlessness; afraid to be alone/pushing others away? Maybe you have a sense of yourself as being very different with different people, or in different situations. You may have some ideas as to the roots of your current difficulties, or it may feel as though it has come out of nothing. It may be that you have struggled to find a therapist who can offer more than a limited number of sessions, or that you haven't felt able to bring the different parts of yourself. All parts of you are welcome here.
0113 519 0278 View 0113 519 0278
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Stacey Moxon
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD3
Welcome... Are you feeling lost in the darkness, just getting through the day and putting on a fake smile to others? Maybe you're fearful, people pleasing, keeping busy, avoiding conflict and criticism at all costs? Are you exhausted no matter how much rest you get, sad about the past or anxious about the future? Are you scared of ending up alone, critical of yourself, feel like you're not good enough or that you don't fit in or belong? Are you feeling constantly stressed, over thinking and find it hard to relax or switch of? Are you feeling unhappy with a relationship in your life? I hear you.
Welcome... Are you feeling lost in the darkness, just getting through the day and putting on a fake smile to others? Maybe you're fearful, people pleasing, keeping busy, avoiding conflict and criticism at all costs? Are you exhausted no matter how much rest you get, sad about the past or anxious about the future? Are you scared of ending up alone, critical of yourself, feel like you're not good enough or that you don't fit in or belong? Are you feeling constantly stressed, over thinking and find it hard to relax or switch of? Are you feeling unhappy with a relationship in your life? I hear you.
01484 627934 View 01484 627934
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Sycamore Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD3
My name is Sharon. I understand that choosing to contact a therapist can be difficult. Making the first contact can be a daunting experience due to the number of therapies available, along with the uncertainty of which therapy will work best for you. As an integrative therapist, we will explore this together on our first consultation and agree on the best way forward for you, to ensure your psychological and emotional growth. Therapy will be created for your individual needs, with a clarity of what you can expect to achieve. The path you wish to take towards fulfilment will be with me being there with you every step of the way.
My name is Sharon. I understand that choosing to contact a therapist can be difficult. Making the first contact can be a daunting experience due to the number of therapies available, along with the uncertainty of which therapy will work best for you. As an integrative therapist, we will explore this together on our first consultation and agree on the best way forward for you, to ensure your psychological and emotional growth. Therapy will be created for your individual needs, with a clarity of what you can expect to achieve. The path you wish to take towards fulfilment will be with me being there with you every step of the way.
01484 240745 View 01484 240745
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Dr Jessica M Quiñones
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leeds LS1
Hello, I am Jessica, a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist for Musicians. Does any of this sound familiar? Your life— your music— feels heavy. You’ve spent months— maybe even years feeling ‘off’ and you’re ready to get to the bottom it. Sure, call yourself a musician– you’re just not sure who that person is anymore. You’ve done everything you were ‘supposed to do’ to ‘make it’, only to realise you’re still feeling unfulfilled, dissatisfied and empty. You’re struggling to process painful past experiences and you’re ready to move forward with healing and clarity. The good news is that you've come to the right place.
Hello, I am Jessica, a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist for Musicians. Does any of this sound familiar? Your life— your music— feels heavy. You’ve spent months— maybe even years feeling ‘off’ and you’re ready to get to the bottom it. Sure, call yourself a musician– you’re just not sure who that person is anymore. You’ve done everything you were ‘supposed to do’ to ‘make it’, only to realise you’re still feeling unfulfilled, dissatisfied and empty. You’re struggling to process painful past experiences and you’re ready to move forward with healing and clarity. The good news is that you've come to the right place.
01726 213623 View 01726 213623
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Zoe Lamming
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baildon BD17
I am particularly interested in women's mental health, and parental mental health as well as trauma and PTSD.
I work with a diverse range of clients, with different struggles and needs. I can help with abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, health related issues, loss, personal development, trauma, parental mental health, redundancy, relationships, self esteem, self harm, stress, work related issues. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I will give you space to feel heard, seen and understood. My wish is that you will develop a greater sense of hope and sense of empowerment.
I am particularly interested in women's mental health, and parental mental health as well as trauma and PTSD.
I work with a diverse range of clients, with different struggles and needs. I can help with abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, health related issues, loss, personal development, trauma, parental mental health, redundancy, relationships, self esteem, self harm, stress, work related issues. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I will give you space to feel heard, seen and understood. My wish is that you will develop a greater sense of hope and sense of empowerment.
01943 661595 View 01943 661595
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Jo West
Psychologist, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
Wakefield WF1  (Online Only)
If you are struggling with mental health difficulties, problems in relationships and/or difficulties coping with your past then I am here to help. I am a consultant Psychologist and I am passionate about supporting people to reduce their emotional distress. I understand that therapy can be daunting and will work with you to deliver therapy in a way that suits you and at your pace. I am experienced in a range of issues you may be facing including depression, anxiety, dissociation and symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
If you are struggling with mental health difficulties, problems in relationships and/or difficulties coping with your past then I am here to help. I am a consultant Psychologist and I am passionate about supporting people to reduce their emotional distress. I understand that therapy can be daunting and will work with you to deliver therapy in a way that suits you and at your pace. I am experienced in a range of issues you may be facing including depression, anxiety, dissociation and symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
0113 519 1679 View 0113 519 1679
Isabell Thomas
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Leeds LS1
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am an Integrative counsellor/psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist. (Please note EMDR Is £100PH/Psychotherapy £65PH). I combine different modalities of explicit therapies to cater to each person holistically as an individual with your unique needs and circumstances. Sometimes we need a place where we can be heard, validated, and understood. I have a non-judgemental attitude and offer empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a place to feel safe as we work through your difficulties. Specialist areas My specialist area is to work with you in a person-centred and psychodynamic/psychoanalytic way.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am an Integrative counsellor/psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist. (Please note EMDR Is £100PH/Psychotherapy £65PH). I combine different modalities of explicit therapies to cater to each person holistically as an individual with your unique needs and circumstances. Sometimes we need a place where we can be heard, validated, and understood. I have a non-judgemental attitude and offer empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a place to feel safe as we work through your difficulties. Specialist areas My specialist area is to work with you in a person-centred and psychodynamic/psychoanalytic way.
0113 519 4265 View 0113 519 4265
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Jacquibird Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Leeds LS1
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
01889 227313 View 01889 227313
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Elena Angela Kormalou
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Halifax HX4
I am a Registered Member of the BACP, as an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist in private practice since 2008 and in current accredited training as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) at a Master's level since 2022. I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, developing my private practice by integrating structure and kindness within the model of therapy to fit the person.
I am a Registered Member of the BACP, as an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist in private practice since 2008 and in current accredited training as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) at a Master's level since 2022. I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, developing my private practice by integrating structure and kindness within the model of therapy to fit the person.
01422 557874 View 01422 557874

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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as 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 ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

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—both men and women—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.