Counselling for Seniors in Dewsbury

The Golden Thread Therapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor, Psychology graduate and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, working in line with their ethical framework. I provide empathetic, holistic, trauma -informed therapy to anyone experiencing emotional or psychological distress. This includes helping clients manage mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, improving confidence and self-esteem, navigating complex relationships, treatment for eating disorders and healing from trauma. I also offer support and guidance for those coping with grief/loss and high levels of stress or low mood.
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor, Psychology graduate and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, working in line with their ethical framework. I provide empathetic, holistic, trauma -informed therapy to anyone experiencing emotional or psychological distress. This includes helping clients manage mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, improving confidence and self-esteem, navigating complex relationships, treatment for eating disorders and healing from trauma. I also offer support and guidance for those coping with grief/loss and high levels of stress or low mood.
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Tina Waddington
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Dewsbury WF13
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
Clear Path Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Online Only
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and young people who feel overwhelmed by life's weights; whether navigating anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, or bereavement. What brings you here is a desire for change, but perhaps you feel stuck or unheard. Together, we go on a journey to explore your well-being. We might laugh, we might cry, but you will always be safe, valued, and deeply listened to. Over the last 7+ years, I’ve helped clients find their way forward through empowerment, ensuring your needs are always at the heart of our work.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and young people who feel overwhelmed by life's weights; whether navigating anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, or bereavement. What brings you here is a desire for change, but perhaps you feel stuck or unheard. Together, we go on a journey to explore your well-being. We might laugh, we might cry, but you will always be safe, valued, and deeply listened to. Over the last 7+ years, I’ve helped clients find their way forward through empowerment, ensuring your needs are always at the heart of our work.
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Deborah Clewley
Counsellor, BACP
Dewsbury WF12
As an integrative counsellor, I provide a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. I believe that each person is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet your individual needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic models.
As an integrative counsellor, I provide a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. I believe that each person is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet your individual needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic models.
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Paramount Therapy Center Limited
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Serves Area
I work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. I have experience assessing and assisting people with mental health conditions and hidden disabilities within their workplaces. I have specialist knowledge and experience in Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I follow the BACP code of ethics. This means that I work with honesty, integrity, mission, and values. I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy on a short- and long-term basis using Person-centered therapeutic Approach. I work with Young People, Couple in Relationship, Families, Domestic Violence, SPIP.
I work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. I have experience assessing and assisting people with mental health conditions and hidden disabilities within their workplaces. I have specialist knowledge and experience in Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I follow the BACP code of ethics. This means that I work with honesty, integrity, mission, and values. I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy on a short- and long-term basis using Person-centered therapeutic Approach. I work with Young People, Couple in Relationship, Families, Domestic Violence, SPIP.
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ZEHEN
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I have concessionary rates for students, unwaged, single parents, older adults and humanitarian aid workers.
Hello, a warm welcome! I am a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and psychologist. I also have a background in teaching, training and mentorship in leadership and business management. My qualifications include MA Integrative Counselling, MSc Psychology, MBA and Cert Ed (HE). I work with adults (over 18 years of age) from all cultures. I provide a confidential space for you to feel safe to talk freely so that I can tailor the therapy to meet your needs and expectations. I incorporate a range of tools and techniques that help the therapeutic process. Including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Person Centred, coaching, mentoring …
I have concessionary rates for students, unwaged, single parents, older adults and humanitarian aid workers.
Hello, a warm welcome! I am a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and psychologist. I also have a background in teaching, training and mentorship in leadership and business management. My qualifications include MA Integrative Counselling, MSc Psychology, MBA and Cert Ed (HE). I work with adults (over 18 years of age) from all cultures. I provide a confidential space for you to feel safe to talk freely so that I can tailor the therapy to meet your needs and expectations. I incorporate a range of tools and techniques that help the therapeutic process. Including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Person Centred, coaching, mentoring …
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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.
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Sandra Winterbottom
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
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.
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Christiane Espinelli
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I see you, your story, your survival strategies, your values, and the meaning behind the way you have learned to protect yourself. Before I see your symptoms. Hello, I’m Chris Espinelli, a Qualified Integrative Counsellor, MBACP, and Level 5 CBT Therapist. I believe therapy begins with seeing the person before seeing the symptoms, the diagnosis, or the struggle. You are not simply “an anxious person”, “a people-pleaser”, “too sensitive”, “too emotional”, or “difficult”. Very often, the ways we think, feel, respond, protect ourselves, avoid conflict, overgiven, shut down or become overwhelmed.
I see you, your story, your survival strategies, your values, and the meaning behind the way you have learned to protect yourself. Before I see your symptoms. Hello, I’m Chris Espinelli, a Qualified Integrative Counsellor, MBACP, and Level 5 CBT Therapist. I believe therapy begins with seeing the person before seeing the symptoms, the diagnosis, or the struggle. You are not simply “an anxious person”, “a people-pleaser”, “too sensitive”, “too emotional”, or “difficult”. Very often, the ways we think, feel, respond, protect ourselves, avoid conflict, overgiven, shut down or become overwhelmed.
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Victoria Northern
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
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Sanctuary Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I believe that all of us need help sometimes with difficult issues in our lives. It may be something from your past, present or future worries, or even just trying to cope with life’s daily stresses. What would be your personal goal for therapy? Is there something you want to resolve in your life for a better future and a better you? Call me to discuss your needs. I work with Couples, Adults & Young People. I also support Gambling Addiction, and partners.
I believe that all of us need help sometimes with difficult issues in our lives. It may be something from your past, present or future worries, or even just trying to cope with life’s daily stresses. What would be your personal goal for therapy? Is there something you want to resolve in your life for a better future and a better you? Call me to discuss your needs. I work with Couples, Adults & Young People. I also support Gambling Addiction, and partners.
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More Therapists Nearby

Zahida Abbas
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Rochdale OL11
Initial Consultation Making sure you feel comfortable is my main priority, so you are always free to give me a call before booking your first therapy session. Please don’t hesitate to share your concerns or ask any questions during this chat. Therapy, after all, is a two-way process, and the more you put into it, the more you get out. I will also walk you through what to expect from our sessions together and, if you wish, provide you with a copy of the Ethical Principles on which my practice is built ahead of scheduling your first assessment session. This assessment session involves us looking at your history and broader issues.
Initial Consultation Making sure you feel comfortable is my main priority, so you are always free to give me a call before booking your first therapy session. Please don’t hesitate to share your concerns or ask any questions during this chat. Therapy, after all, is a two-way process, and the more you put into it, the more you get out. I will also walk you through what to expect from our sessions together and, if you wish, provide you with a copy of the Ethical Principles on which my practice is built ahead of scheduling your first assessment session. This assessment session involves us looking at your history and broader issues.
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Nicki Spinks
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Nicki. I’m an integrative psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP. I work with a range of approaches to suit your needs and preferences. Life can feel overwhelming at times—stress, trauma, or unresolved feelings can show up as anxiety, low mood, overthinking, issues seeming bigger than they are, sleep problems, or relationship challenges. You might feel anger, a sense of unfairness, struggle with past experiences that are still affecting you. In therapy, we can explore these experiences together. I’ll help you understand yourself and patterns, manage emotional overwhelm, and find more balance and calm.
Hi, I’m Nicki. I’m an integrative psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP. I work with a range of approaches to suit your needs and preferences. Life can feel overwhelming at times—stress, trauma, or unresolved feelings can show up as anxiety, low mood, overthinking, issues seeming bigger than they are, sleep problems, or relationship challenges. You might feel anger, a sense of unfairness, struggle with past experiences that are still affecting you. In therapy, we can explore these experiences together. I’ll help you understand yourself and patterns, manage emotional overwhelm, and find more balance and calm.
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Dr Alice Kennedy
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Leeds LS16
Living with a long-term chronic illness can be incredibly isolating and challenging. I know firsthand how much these conditions affect not just your physical health, but also your emotional and psychological well-being. The fatigue, brain fog, pain, and other debilitating symptoms you experience are real and valid. Yet, as with many chronic illnesses, the emotional toll is often overlooked. There can be sadness or depression from the loss of activities, social connections, or a career that once gave you a sense of purpose. You might be overwhelmed by anxiety about how unpredictable symptoms can be, or worried about the future.
Living with a long-term chronic illness can be incredibly isolating and challenging. I know firsthand how much these conditions affect not just your physical health, but also your emotional and psychological well-being. The fatigue, brain fog, pain, and other debilitating symptoms you experience are real and valid. Yet, as with many chronic illnesses, the emotional toll is often overlooked. There can be sadness or depression from the loss of activities, social connections, or a career that once gave you a sense of purpose. You might be overwhelmed by anxiety about how unpredictable symptoms can be, or worried about the future.
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Dr Itzia Perez Morales - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I specialise in helping people with long-standing trauma and anxiety, who feel stuck in patterns of intrusive thoughts, persistent worries, self-criticism, and regret. Often, there are multiple overlapping difficulties that have affected identity, confidence, relationships, or daily life. I work with people who benefit from longer-term therapy, consistent appointments, and an individualised treatment plan that may involve one therapeutic approach or a carefully integrated combination of therapies. So, if previous therapy didn't brought the change you hoped, if you've felt unheard and unseen, you may be exactly who I work best with.
I specialise in helping people with long-standing trauma and anxiety, who feel stuck in patterns of intrusive thoughts, persistent worries, self-criticism, and regret. Often, there are multiple overlapping difficulties that have affected identity, confidence, relationships, or daily life. I work with people who benefit from longer-term therapy, consistent appointments, and an individualised treatment plan that may involve one therapeutic approach or a carefully integrated combination of therapies. So, if previous therapy didn't brought the change you hoped, if you've felt unheard and unseen, you may be exactly who I work best with.
020 4634 3698 View 020 4634 3698
Zoe Tew-Thompson
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Leeds LS1
How The Light Gets In is a counselling and therapy service for Adults located in Leeds City Centre. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, going through a tough time, or simply in need of space to reflect, I can help. Maybe you’re worried that there’s ‘something wrong’ with you and feel like everyone else has it all sorted? Maybe you feel like your problems aren’t ‘bad enough’? Don’t let this fear hold you back from seeking help.
How The Light Gets In is a counselling and therapy service for Adults located in Leeds City Centre. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, going through a tough time, or simply in need of space to reflect, I can help. Maybe you’re worried that there’s ‘something wrong’ with you and feel like everyone else has it all sorted? Maybe you feel like your problems aren’t ‘bad enough’? Don’t let this fear hold you back from seeking help.
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Silvia Borsan
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
As a psychotherapist and counsellor, I work with people who want to overcome depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, and other types of emotional pain. I am here to help you explore and process your experiences so you can get unstuck, find relief from your painful emotions, and live a happier, more satisfying life. I have experience working with various types of emotional distress and my clients usually find relief after just a few sessions. I have an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy from Manchester Metropolitan University, a BSc in Psychology, and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
As a psychotherapist and counsellor, I work with people who want to overcome depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, and other types of emotional pain. I am here to help you explore and process your experiences so you can get unstuck, find relief from your painful emotions, and live a happier, more satisfying life. I have experience working with various types of emotional distress and my clients usually find relief after just a few sessions. I have an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy from Manchester Metropolitan University, a BSc in Psychology, and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
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Julia de los Rios
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Leeds LS6
Reaching out for help takes courage, particularly if your self-esteem and confidence are low. But, if you want to make changes in your life then you may need support. People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons; anxiety, relationship issues, depression, bereavement, trauma etc. Perhaps you feel inhibited, have unhealthy patterns of behaviour or your emotions may be hijacking your ability to respond and keep perspective. Whatever the reason, the chances are you are feeling deeply distressed. You don’t have to keep struggling alone. Together we can work out what is causing you to feel threatened, overwhelmed or empty.
Reaching out for help takes courage, particularly if your self-esteem and confidence are low. But, if you want to make changes in your life then you may need support. People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons; anxiety, relationship issues, depression, bereavement, trauma etc. Perhaps you feel inhibited, have unhealthy patterns of behaviour or your emotions may be hijacking your ability to respond and keep perspective. Whatever the reason, the chances are you are feeling deeply distressed. You don’t have to keep struggling alone. Together we can work out what is causing you to feel threatened, overwhelmed or empty.
0113 320 6027 View 0113 320 6027
Matt Lightfoot
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Matt. You've taken a courageous and positive step in seeking a therapist to work with. It can be really nerve-wracking to find the strength to reach out and ask for support - I've certainly been there, and have been personally helped by counselling in my own life! I work with a range of issues, most notably anxiety, depression, stress, relationships & sexuality, addiction, coping with life changes and supporting people in finding more direction, purpose & fulfilment in their lives.
Hi, I'm Matt. You've taken a courageous and positive step in seeking a therapist to work with. It can be really nerve-wracking to find the strength to reach out and ask for support - I've certainly been there, and have been personally helped by counselling in my own life! I work with a range of issues, most notably anxiety, depression, stress, relationships & sexuality, addiction, coping with life changes and supporting people in finding more direction, purpose & fulfilment in their lives.
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Karyn Segers
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Online Only
You Can’t Talk Your Way Out of Trauma Loops-Deep Neuro-Somatic & Clinical Care for Complex Systems. As a specialist psychotherapist, I work with high-functioning individuals, leaders, and deep feelers who recognise that intellectualising pain does not heal it. In my practice, I specialise in supporting neurodivergent adults and complex trauma survivors who are highly verbal yet somatically disconnected. You may have spent years in traditional talk therapy—gaining rich insight and understanding your history intellectually—yet your nervous system remains stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn survival loops. True clinical resolution
You Can’t Talk Your Way Out of Trauma Loops-Deep Neuro-Somatic & Clinical Care for Complex Systems. As a specialist psychotherapist, I work with high-functioning individuals, leaders, and deep feelers who recognise that intellectualising pain does not heal it. In my practice, I specialise in supporting neurodivergent adults and complex trauma survivors who are highly verbal yet somatically disconnected. You may have spent years in traditional talk therapy—gaining rich insight and understanding your history intellectually—yet your nervous system remains stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn survival loops. True clinical resolution
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.

How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.

What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.