Counselling in Halifax

Rosie Dempsey
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome. I am Rosie and I an accredited counsellor and supervisor of counsellors with a wide variety of experience. If you are looking for a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a non judgmental environment, then maybe I can help you by building a genuine, caring relationship as the foundation for you to explore your problems, identify your strengths, allow your natural resilience to emerge and make you feel more whole.

Sahdia Hussain
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am a qualified Counsellor and Registered BACP Member. I understand that life can sometimes be challenging, with its setbacks, traumas, losses, and failings, our life experiences can impact us in several ways. As a Relational counsellor, I provide a safe, and confidential space, where your experiences, thoughts and feelings can be voiced, heard and explored enabling you to make sense of your situation. A warm, welcoming and non-judgemental approach will enable you to reflect on the difficulties you are experiencing and empower you to find new solutions to improve your well-being.

Tina Young Counselling Services
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Tina and I work using the Person-Centred Approach offering one to one counselling, in a non-judgemental and non-directive way. I advocate this theory as I enjoy helping people realise their potential and become who they want to be! This particularly helps those who are drawn to exploring their own thoughts and feelings. Counselling is not about ‘fixing’ problems as such, it is about changing your understanding and view of the problems, enabling you to work towards living in a way that you find more satisfying.
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Abigail Maskill
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I will work with you as a whole person, whatever issues you choose to bring to therapy. However, my current role counselling patients and families in a palliative care hospice has given me particular experience in supporting clients experiencing bereavement, pre-bereavement, and terminal illness. I am also skilled in working with anxiety and depression, relationship problems, and in working with young people on building self-esteem and gaining the confidence to achieve their goals.

Kerry Slater
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have a MA in Psychotherapy and a PG Dipolma and PG Cert in Counselling, I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am an Integrative Therapist which can be confusing lingo in psychological therapies but basically means I adapt my practice to meet the needs of my clients. Counselling isn’t really one size fits all because people are different - and so are their life stories - so working together we can look at interventions that might help.

Vivienne Rawnsley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Experiencing unwanted, anxious feelings that are getting in the way of how you live each day? Unhappy in your closest relationships and looking for more? Questioning your ability to go to work and fulfil the job you're expected to do? Anxious about how you're going to cope with all that's coming your way? Thoughts from things in the past resurface reminding you of things you'd rather forget? Questioning yourself and going over and over what to do, how things could have been different, will life ever be ok again? Life going OK then something happens? Wondering who you can talk to? Who'll have the time to listen? Who can help?

Elena Holden
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I am an integrative counsellor, which means I am trained in and use a variety of techniques to best suit individual clients. I can help with a wide range of issues. I offer mainly CBT and Person-centred therapy. I can help you recognise, challenge and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. I can also help you explore your feelings, thoughts and emotions and ultimately come to a better understanding and acceptance of yourself and your experiences. I provide a safe, confidential space to freely express yourself without judgement. I work collaboratively and strive to achieve a respectful, equal relationship with clients.

CMcTherapies
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
CMcTherapies offer: Disability Services including but not limited to Benefits application and/or evidence of disability, Learning Disability, (ASD) Autism, Processing issues and Sensory Issues. Mental Health Services including but not limited to, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Anger management, Work related stress and Addiction.

Annette Quirk
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
It could be that you’ve become stuck worrying about the future, or you’ve got some big stuff in your head that’s getting in the way of moving forwards and it’s time to do something with it so that you can move on. Maybe there is fear and anxiety of making change, or you feel stressed and sad? Or maybe there is some unavoidable unhappiness in that is in the background of your life?

Jo Keenan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I really enjoy working with anyone who wants to make changes in their life, however small. I am here to help and walk with you while you make these changes

Emma Robson
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
If you are looking for a safe, non-judgemental, welcoming space to explore what life has thrown at you then you have come to the right place. We all need time and a listening ear to help us deal with 'life' at some point. If you want to discover your true self then you have come to the right place. I came to private practice after many years working in post-16 education. In both careers I am privileged to help and be alongside people who are negotiating their next steps.
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Lindsay Dyson Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m Lindsay and I am a qualified counsellor covering Bradford and Halifax. I also offer counselling remotely anywhere in the UK or on the phone. I work as a person centred counsellor which means I will be there with you to share your counselling journey and to listen to you with care, warmth and empathy. It takes strength and courage to recognise you need help and I will offer a non-judgmental, safe space for us to work through your issues together.

Andrea Smith
Verified
Verified
I am a Play therapist who works primarily with children aged 4 to 12. Children often show their need for help through their behaviour. They may be struggling to form friends, getting into trouble at school, falling behind in their learning etc. There are many reasons a child may benefit from therapy. These may include abuse, domestic violence, loss of a loved one (including a pet), bullying, divorce, illness. You may not even know why the child is struggling, just that they are. By the end of therapy I hope that the child will feel happier in themselves and will have developed more resiliance to be able to manage future events.

Jo Middleton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I offer a confidential space for people who are looking for help to understand and manage long standing difficulties, past traumas, recent distressing experiences or who simply want to better manage life's inevitable challenges. Whether you have a diagnosis of a mental health condition or not, I am passionate about supporting people with emotional pain and teaching evidence based ways to help people live the life they want.

Ramona Liza Cleasby
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I am a fully qualified and highly experienced Counsellor practicing in Central Halifax. I have a Nursing and Psychology background and I have worked in different settings ranging from IAPT services to voluntary sectors with people from all walks of life for the last 10 years. Whether you are looking to set new goals or struggling with difficulties in your life right now, lost a loved one or seeking insight into a particular problem that troubles you, I will endeavour to accompany you on your journey of self discovery and will provide a safe and confidential space to explore your difficulties and address them successfully.

Fiona Simeunovich
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you ready to talk or not really sure? I am here to listen. It's important to find someone you can build some trust with to explore whatever it is you are struggling with. I can support you with Person Centred talking therapy. This is all about you, with no judgement and provides a space for you to develop your sense of self through sharing your thoughts

Ross Charnock
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a strong track record helping patients within the NHS. I offer a safe, consistent setting in private practice to help patients make changes that are not always as easily achieved in time-limited therapy. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, which sees conscious difficulties in our lives as solutions to unconscious problems. It helps with common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression, including trauma, but allows for a deeper appreciation of our internal world that alleviates our everyday disquiet in profound and subtle ways, almost like a volume control being turned down.

Nancy Noble-Milner
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
A warm welcome. It is my hope to be a compassionate companion offering you a safe and confidential space where you can be truly heard; where, together, we can gently explore the issues that have brought you here. Maybe you are coping with a bereavement or are having relationship difficulties. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety or depression. Maybe you would like to try and make some sense of an upsetting or traumatic experience. Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but something just doesn’t feel right; you feel a little lost or stuck. Whatever has led you here, therapy can help you make positive changes and live well.
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Anna Townend
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
If you want to feel more connected to your body, move past trauma and be in the world with confidence and ease, this is the space for you. If you wish you could express yourself and feel alive, but your feelings are overwhelming you, or you have lost contact with them altogether, then we can work with this. The good news is that you have all you need inside you to build a better life - I know this from my own experience and from guiding many others. There's an alternative to the traditional talking therapies: movement as a language of healing; a space to explore your relationship with yourself and your body.

Sarah Louise Thompson
Psychologist, FMBPsS
Verified
Verified
Hi my name is Sarah. I work with children and young people. My focus when working with children and young people is to find a way to work with them to help with all of their areas of difficulty, from emotional to school and the variety of difficulties they can experience. I find that children and young people feel most comfortable when they have routine, so the children will always have the same time and day each week, this helps build rapport. I specialise in inclusive therapies which means I can use a variety of techniques which will best support each child individually. From behaviour, emotion, learning, social difficulties,
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.