In Person Counselling in Hull

Sam Marshall
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Hull HU5
Starting therapy can be such a challenging and confusing time - I know it was for me, yet it completely changed my life! I personally don't believe there is an 'ideal client', I believe that anyone who is brave enough to start therapy, even if they're a little sceptical, can benefit from the experience. I believe that the key to growth is simply being open to self-exploration, with someone who cares about your best interest. I know how important working with a therapist that is right for you is, which is why I offer a free telephone consultation to help you decide if I would be right for you.
Starting therapy can be such a challenging and confusing time - I know it was for me, yet it completely changed my life! I personally don't believe there is an 'ideal client', I believe that anyone who is brave enough to start therapy, even if they're a little sceptical, can benefit from the experience. I believe that the key to growth is simply being open to self-exploration, with someone who cares about your best interest. I know how important working with a therapist that is right for you is, which is why I offer a free telephone consultation to help you decide if I would be right for you.
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Debbie Thomson Therapy
Counsellor, MUKCP
Hull HU10
Waitlist for new clients
I prefer working with clients face to face but I do work online too.
I'm warm and nurturing in my approach and believe everybody has a need to be seen, heard, and validated. I combine my experience, psychoeducational and relational skills into my practice and my main therapeutic modality is TA but I do bring other models into my work. I favour working co-creatively and encourage creativity in the therapy space.
I prefer working with clients face to face but I do work online too.
I'm warm and nurturing in my approach and believe everybody has a need to be seen, heard, and validated. I combine my experience, psychoeducational and relational skills into my practice and my main therapeutic modality is TA but I do bring other models into my work. I favour working co-creatively and encourage creativity in the therapy space.
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Sarah Stevenson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hull HU1
I offer sessions in person at the Ellesmere Centre on Holderness Road, via zoom or telephone.
Hi, I’m Sarah. Thank you for visiting my page. Many of the people I work with feel lost always giving, doing, or achieving, yet unsure who they are beneath it all. They might look confident but carry quiet self-doubt or a sense of “not enough.” I offer a calm, compassionate space to slow down and reconnect. As someone who’s neurodiverse, I bring empathy, creativity, and warmth to my work, helping you feel truly heard and more at ease in your own skin.
I offer sessions in person at the Ellesmere Centre on Holderness Road, via zoom or telephone.
Hi, I’m Sarah. Thank you for visiting my page. Many of the people I work with feel lost always giving, doing, or achieving, yet unsure who they are beneath it all. They might look confident but carry quiet self-doubt or a sense of “not enough.” I offer a calm, compassionate space to slow down and reconnect. As someone who’s neurodiverse, I bring empathy, creativity, and warmth to my work, helping you feel truly heard and more at ease in your own skin.
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Michaela Kendall
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Hull HU10
Waitlist for new clients
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why certain emotions or body sensations keep showing up. Many people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in overwhelming patterns they can’t quite explain, often for a long period of time. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening in your body and nervous system, helping you feel more grounded, regulated and connected again. This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why certain emotions or body sensations keep showing up. Many people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in overwhelming patterns they can’t quite explain, often for a long period of time. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening in your body and nervous system, helping you feel more grounded, regulated and connected again. This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
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Kiran Nagra
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Hull HU10
I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online via video.
Are you feeling stuck in repeating patterns, struggling in relationships, or living with anxiety, low self-esteem, or emotional overwhelm? You may feel disconnected from yourself, unsure of your needs or boundaries, or carrying emotional weight from earlier experiences. Ideas around respect, duty, or loyalty may make it hard to express feelings or prioritise your wellbeing. You may be seeking clarity, confidence, and healthier ways of relating, wanting deeper understanding so you can feel more balanced, emotionally connected, and more at ease within yourself.
I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online via video.
Are you feeling stuck in repeating patterns, struggling in relationships, or living with anxiety, low self-esteem, or emotional overwhelm? You may feel disconnected from yourself, unsure of your needs or boundaries, or carrying emotional weight from earlier experiences. Ideas around respect, duty, or loyalty may make it hard to express feelings or prioritise your wellbeing. You may be seeking clarity, confidence, and healthier ways of relating, wanting deeper understanding so you can feel more balanced, emotionally connected, and more at ease within yourself.
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Emma Pooley
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Hull HU1
Sessions are available online via Zoom or phone call, or in-person at my office.
Your 20s and 30s are often framed as “the best years of your life”. It’s a time of lots of change, self-discovery and forging your own path, but it comes with so many pressures and expectations. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck or lost, and lacking purpose and direction because you don’t know who you really are or what you want out of life. Maybe you’re struggling with difficult feelings, or have noticed there are unhealthy patterns playing out in your relationships. You might want to learn how to set and maintain new boundaries, communicate more effectively, and build your self-esteem. If any of this resonates for you, I can help.
Sessions are available online via Zoom or phone call, or in-person at my office.
Your 20s and 30s are often framed as “the best years of your life”. It’s a time of lots of change, self-discovery and forging your own path, but it comes with so many pressures and expectations. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck or lost, and lacking purpose and direction because you don’t know who you really are or what you want out of life. Maybe you’re struggling with difficult feelings, or have noticed there are unhealthy patterns playing out in your relationships. You might want to learn how to set and maintain new boundaries, communicate more effectively, and build your self-esteem. If any of this resonates for you, I can help.
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Jane Linley
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Hull HU12
Life can leave us feeling "wounded". At times life can feel confusing, difficult, painful, miserable, and so much more. In those moments we need to talk because holding it all in can be even more agonising. It may be that you are unsure of what it is you would like to explore, or you are aware that something does not feel right, or you don't know who you are anymore. Talking about the things that are affecting your life can transform YOU, because talking aims to help you deal with and overcome things that are causing you emotional pain or making you feel uncomfortable. Talking can offer you a safe space to explore yourself.
Life can leave us feeling "wounded". At times life can feel confusing, difficult, painful, miserable, and so much more. In those moments we need to talk because holding it all in can be even more agonising. It may be that you are unsure of what it is you would like to explore, or you are aware that something does not feel right, or you don't know who you are anymore. Talking about the things that are affecting your life can transform YOU, because talking aims to help you deal with and overcome things that are causing you emotional pain or making you feel uncomfortable. Talking can offer you a safe space to explore yourself.
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Linzi Steven
Counsellor, MBACP
Hull HU8
I work in-person from my cosy therapy room in East Hull, or online via video, so you've got options!
Hi, I’m Linzi, a qualified, compassionate therapist in Hull, and I hope to have the privilege of hearing your story, and offering a warm, accepting, and safe space for you to feel heard and supported, and where you can truly be yourself. If you're feeling stuck in the same painful cycles, whether that be doubting your value, battling anxiety, or feeling weighed down by sadness, I want you to know that you are not alone in this, and there is hope. Healing begins not with ‘fixing’ these parts of you, but with being gently witnessed and supported in all that you carry.
I work in-person from my cosy therapy room in East Hull, or online via video, so you've got options!
Hi, I’m Linzi, a qualified, compassionate therapist in Hull, and I hope to have the privilege of hearing your story, and offering a warm, accepting, and safe space for you to feel heard and supported, and where you can truly be yourself. If you're feeling stuck in the same painful cycles, whether that be doubting your value, battling anxiety, or feeling weighed down by sadness, I want you to know that you are not alone in this, and there is hope. Healing begins not with ‘fixing’ these parts of you, but with being gently witnessed and supported in all that you carry.
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E.M Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hull HU10
Hello and welcome. My name is Emma and I am a BACP registered counsellor and founder of E.M Therapy working across locations in North Lincolnshire and Hull. E.M Therapy offers 'Compassionate Counselling for Modern Life' - helping you manage stress, shame and self criticism by developing self-kindness and understanding, fostering a safe, non-judgemental space where you learn to soothe and build emotional resilience. Using techniques that activate calming systems in the brain, this can be hugely effective for complex modern issues like anxiety, stress and trauma.
Hello and welcome. My name is Emma and I am a BACP registered counsellor and founder of E.M Therapy working across locations in North Lincolnshire and Hull. E.M Therapy offers 'Compassionate Counselling for Modern Life' - helping you manage stress, shame and self criticism by developing self-kindness and understanding, fostering a safe, non-judgemental space where you learn to soothe and build emotional resilience. Using techniques that activate calming systems in the brain, this can be hugely effective for complex modern issues like anxiety, stress and trauma.
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Stuart McLeod
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Hull HU1
Often, I hear the phrase “others have it far worse than me…” and where there may be a truth in that phrase, I believe YOU are just as important. This is the ethos of my practice. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to talk, be heard, your personal experience validated and for positive change to occur. I have also experienced personal therapy so understand how daunting the first step can be; at first I found it scary, challenging but always supportive and it gave me a greater self-belief and deeper understanding of myself that I continue using today.
Often, I hear the phrase “others have it far worse than me…” and where there may be a truth in that phrase, I believe YOU are just as important. This is the ethos of my practice. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to talk, be heard, your personal experience validated and for positive change to occur. I have also experienced personal therapy so understand how daunting the first step can be; at first I found it scary, challenging but always supportive and it gave me a greater self-belief and deeper understanding of myself that I continue using today.
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Steven Shears
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Hull HU9
I take the fact that you are looking at the possibility of entering therapy as a good sign. You may have struggled with your particular issue for years and found some temporary relief from it but now you are hoping that therapy could help you and have an open mind to possibilities to making some permanent changes and acquiring skills to deal with your difficulties going forwards and improving your relationships. If this sounds like your view of change then I have a wide range of experience with both individuals and couples to accompany you on your journey and have a encouraging and supportive approach.
I take the fact that you are looking at the possibility of entering therapy as a good sign. You may have struggled with your particular issue for years and found some temporary relief from it but now you are hoping that therapy could help you and have an open mind to possibilities to making some permanent changes and acquiring skills to deal with your difficulties going forwards and improving your relationships. If this sounds like your view of change then I have a wide range of experience with both individuals and couples to accompany you on your journey and have a encouraging and supportive approach.
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Mary Perry
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Hull HU8
I offer therapy sessions in-person at Holderness Road in Hull, or online via video, or by telephone.
I understand how daunting the idea of therapy can be. It takes great courage to take that first step to reach out and ask for help. I believe that the therapeutic journey can be an amazing, enriching, life-changing experience which helps us to make sense of ourselves, identify blocks to change and start to make small changes that can make a big difference to our life. No issue is "too small" or "unimportant". So, whatever you are struggling with, talking really can help.
I offer therapy sessions in-person at Holderness Road in Hull, or online via video, or by telephone.
I understand how daunting the idea of therapy can be. It takes great courage to take that first step to reach out and ask for help. I believe that the therapeutic journey can be an amazing, enriching, life-changing experience which helps us to make sense of ourselves, identify blocks to change and start to make small changes that can make a big difference to our life. No issue is "too small" or "unimportant". So, whatever you are struggling with, talking really can help.
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Sandra Thompson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hull HU10
I offer therapy sessions in person, online and via telephone.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit me, Question - Is this you? 'Your body feels on edge all the time for no clear reason' 'You replay conversations and overthink everything' You have intrusive thoughts on constant replay' 'Your mind wont shut down causing you bad sleep patterns' When we experience any of the above it can be very debilitating both bodily and emotionally. We can experience physical pains, headaches, stomach upsets, overwhelming tiredness and our emotions can spiral between tears and anger draining our energy and stop us from leading a full and happy life. I'm here to help you find your answers.
I offer therapy sessions in person, online and via telephone.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit me, Question - Is this you? 'Your body feels on edge all the time for no clear reason' 'You replay conversations and overthink everything' You have intrusive thoughts on constant replay' 'Your mind wont shut down causing you bad sleep patterns' When we experience any of the above it can be very debilitating both bodily and emotionally. We can experience physical pains, headaches, stomach upsets, overwhelming tiredness and our emotions can spiral between tears and anger draining our energy and stop us from leading a full and happy life. I'm here to help you find your answers.
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Klaudia Lubieniecka
Psychotherapist, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Hull HU5
Hello and welcome! My name is Klaudia. Finding the right therapist is so important. I know from my own therapeutic journey what a massive difference to the quality of life and mental health can a suitable therapist make. If you think you might be struggling with anxiety & depression, trauma coupled with PTSD, with low self-esteem or gender identity, we can have an up to 30-minute free chat over the phone or online. Maybe I'm the therapist you are looking for. :) I usually take clients on the back-to-the-past journey and help them unearth events, patterns and scripts that are holding them back and causing them emotional pain.
Hello and welcome! My name is Klaudia. Finding the right therapist is so important. I know from my own therapeutic journey what a massive difference to the quality of life and mental health can a suitable therapist make. If you think you might be struggling with anxiety & depression, trauma coupled with PTSD, with low self-esteem or gender identity, we can have an up to 30-minute free chat over the phone or online. Maybe I'm the therapist you are looking for. :) I usually take clients on the back-to-the-past journey and help them unearth events, patterns and scripts that are holding them back and causing them emotional pain.
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Tanya Parkin
Counsellor, MBACP
Hull HU5
I offer therapy sessions in person, online and outside in nature.
If you are looking for a therapist and are not sure where to start, you're welcome to send me a message and we can speak on the phone to find out if we are a good match to work together. I understand looking through lots of profiles can be a bit daunting!
I offer therapy sessions in person, online and outside in nature.
If you are looking for a therapist and are not sure where to start, you're welcome to send me a message and we can speak on the phone to find out if we are a good match to work together. I understand looking through lots of profiles can be a bit daunting!
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Hayley Dickinson
Counsellor, MBACP
Hull HU1
Sometimes life throws us curveballs that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and out of control. I have always had a passion for helping people and hearing about their life experiences and I have many years experience in roles that support people of various ages with their mental and emotional wellbeing. After previous struggles with my own wellbeing I entered into counselling myself. This gave me first hand experience as a client and the invaluable support that counselling can offer. With my personal and professional experience, it felt like a natural progression to retrain as a Person Centred Counsellor.
Sometimes life throws us curveballs that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and out of control. I have always had a passion for helping people and hearing about their life experiences and I have many years experience in roles that support people of various ages with their mental and emotional wellbeing. After previous struggles with my own wellbeing I entered into counselling myself. This gave me first hand experience as a client and the invaluable support that counselling can offer. With my personal and professional experience, it felt like a natural progression to retrain as a Person Centred Counsellor.
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Jennifer Dodd
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Hull HU8
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not quite yourself? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially if you’re used to coping on your own. You might not even have the words for what’s going on—just a sense that something isn’t right.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not quite yourself? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially if you’re used to coping on your own. You might not even have the words for what’s going on—just a sense that something isn’t right.
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Dr Naomi Bright
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hull HU1
Waitlist for new clients
I currently have availability for online sessions and a wait for in person sessions.
I specialise in working with post traumatic stress and moral injury, including occupational trauma faced by veterans, emergency services and health and social care workers. I have ten years of NHS experience including providing support to hospital staff, many of whom work in high-stress environments, and working with complex post traumatic stress including asylum seeker and refugee populations. This wide range of experience has deepened my understanding of trauma, burnout, and the emotional toll of high-pressure roles, which I bring to my work with professionals.
I currently have availability for online sessions and a wait for in person sessions.
I specialise in working with post traumatic stress and moral injury, including occupational trauma faced by veterans, emergency services and health and social care workers. I have ten years of NHS experience including providing support to hospital staff, many of whom work in high-stress environments, and working with complex post traumatic stress including asylum seeker and refugee populations. This wide range of experience has deepened my understanding of trauma, burnout, and the emotional toll of high-pressure roles, which I bring to my work with professionals.
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Laura Mayne
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Hull HU8
I am happy to offer sessions online or in-person.
Hello, I'm Laura, a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering therapy to adults in the Hull area and online. At the heart of my practice is the belief that meaningful change occurs through genuine human connection, and that the therapeutic relationship itself can be a powerful agent of change. I am interested in working with depression, anxiety, loneliness and isolation, work-related trauma and burnout.
I am happy to offer sessions online or in-person.
Hello, I'm Laura, a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering therapy to adults in the Hull area and online. At the heart of my practice is the belief that meaningful change occurs through genuine human connection, and that the therapeutic relationship itself can be a powerful agent of change. I am interested in working with depression, anxiety, loneliness and isolation, work-related trauma and burnout.
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Ellie Mackay
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Hull HU3
I offer sessions in person or online via Skype, available weekdays.
I am here to help people who are going through difficult times, perhaps feeling stuck, anxious or depressed, suicidal or struggling with sleep, diet issues or the effects of abuse or neglect from the past (or present). People often come to see me when illnesses or conditions they are dealing with don’t seem to be getting better with medical treatment alone. People often want support alongside antidepressants or to come off medication entirely. Often I help people understand and separate from partners or relatives who are hurting them. Mainly therapy with me is about finding breathing space and headspace in a difficult world.
I offer sessions in person or online via Skype, available weekdays.
I am here to help people who are going through difficult times, perhaps feeling stuck, anxious or depressed, suicidal or struggling with sleep, diet issues or the effects of abuse or neglect from the past (or present). People often come to see me when illnesses or conditions they are dealing with don’t seem to be getting better with medical treatment alone. People often want support alongside antidepressants or to come off medication entirely. Often I help people understand and separate from partners or relatives who are hurting them. Mainly therapy with me is about finding breathing space and headspace in a difficult world.
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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.

When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.

How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.