Divorce Counselling in Ilkley
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years post-qualification experience of working with adults in the NHS. I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society. I am an accredited practitioner in EMDR. I help people with a range of emotional difficulties, including low mood, anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), obsessive-compulsive problems, eating issues, PTSD and dealing with the effects of trauma or abuse, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, and adjustment difficulties following stressful life events.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years post-qualification experience of working with adults in the NHS. I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society. I am an accredited practitioner in EMDR. I help people with a range of emotional difficulties, including low mood, anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), obsessive-compulsive problems, eating issues, PTSD and dealing with the effects of trauma or abuse, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, and adjustment difficulties following stressful life events.
Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
Hi, I’m Sarah. I imagine at the moment you might not be experiencing life as you'd hope to. Perhaps you feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed, stuck, lost, angry, frustrated, alone and/or are experiencing difficulties in your relationships. All these emotions are part of being human, but at times they can feel like they are taking over, causing distress and difficulties.
It can help to talk, and I offer a gentle, respectful, kind and compassionate presence, keen to listen without judgement, welcoming the whole of you, at your own pace.
I aim to be alongside you, working together to help you achieve the outcomes you desire from therapy.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I imagine at the moment you might not be experiencing life as you'd hope to. Perhaps you feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed, stuck, lost, angry, frustrated, alone and/or are experiencing difficulties in your relationships. All these emotions are part of being human, but at times they can feel like they are taking over, causing distress and difficulties.
It can help to talk, and I offer a gentle, respectful, kind and compassionate presence, keen to listen without judgement, welcoming the whole of you, at your own pace.
I aim to be alongside you, working together to help you achieve the outcomes you desire from therapy.
I understand what it takes to start a therapy journey, and I endeavour to support that process sensitively and with purpose. Your needs and goals are what we will work on together, whilst investigating and learning along the way.
The pace is set by you, and how we work can be flexible to how you are feeling on the day. No pressure, just kindness, support, and a space to explore. Feeling safe enough to communicate your challenges is key. This is what I offer, alongside my extensive experience of practice in working with complex issues and distress.
I understand what it takes to start a therapy journey, and I endeavour to support that process sensitively and with purpose. Your needs and goals are what we will work on together, whilst investigating and learning along the way.
The pace is set by you, and how we work can be flexible to how you are feeling on the day. No pressure, just kindness, support, and a space to explore. Feeling safe enough to communicate your challenges is key. This is what I offer, alongside my extensive experience of practice in working with complex issues and distress.
My style is warm, compassionate, inquisitive and directional. I offer short-long term therapy, REWIND technique for trauma, and also Single Session Therapy (to empower the client immediately). I work face to face, outdoor or online. I can help with anxiety/stress management, processing a painful loss, improving your relationship with self and/or others or dealing with a past trauma or current ADHD symptoms. I work with older teens, and all adults and encourage a holistic view to mental health which includes importance of sleep, diet and exercise. Prior to becoming a therapist, I held various senior roles in big business.
My style is warm, compassionate, inquisitive and directional. I offer short-long term therapy, REWIND technique for trauma, and also Single Session Therapy (to empower the client immediately). I work face to face, outdoor or online. I can help with anxiety/stress management, processing a painful loss, improving your relationship with self and/or others or dealing with a past trauma or current ADHD symptoms. I work with older teens, and all adults and encourage a holistic view to mental health which includes importance of sleep, diet and exercise. Prior to becoming a therapist, I held various senior roles in big business.
As an Art Psychotherapist, I work from a psychodynamic perspective, paying close attention to how early experiences, unconscious processes, and relational patterns shape current emotional life. I offer a consistent space to explore thoughts, feelings, and internal conflicts with depth and curiosity. Art-making provides an additional route for unconscious material to emerge and be understood. No artistic experience is needed.
As an Art Psychotherapist, I work from a psychodynamic perspective, paying close attention to how early experiences, unconscious processes, and relational patterns shape current emotional life. I offer a consistent space to explore thoughts, feelings, and internal conflicts with depth and curiosity. Art-making provides an additional route for unconscious material to emerge and be understood. No artistic experience is needed.
A warm welcome to Adults and Couple,
I have over 25 years experience of helping adults, over 10 years helping couples.
We are all different and affected by different experiences in our life, which in turn can impact us in many different ways. The impact can show up in symptoms such as; anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, self-harm, relationship difficulties, self-belief/confidence issues, suicidal thoughts, inflammation issues in our bodies. I will provide a safe space, to help you understand what you're experiencing, gain clarity, to create long term change for your future.
A warm welcome to Adults and Couple,
I have over 25 years experience of helping adults, over 10 years helping couples.
We are all different and affected by different experiences in our life, which in turn can impact us in many different ways. The impact can show up in symptoms such as; anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, self-harm, relationship difficulties, self-belief/confidence issues, suicidal thoughts, inflammation issues in our bodies. I will provide a safe space, to help you understand what you're experiencing, gain clarity, to create long term change for your future.
Hello, I’m Anita.
I’m a warm, experienced counsellor based in central Ilkley, offering in-person and online therapy for adults (18+). I support individuals and couples with anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I’m a trained couples therapist and a Gottman Relationship Approved Member. I also have a particular interest in women’s health and life stages, especially times of change and loss. I offer clinical supervision and am an accredited BACP member.
Hello, I’m Anita.
I’m a warm, experienced counsellor based in central Ilkley, offering in-person and online therapy for adults (18+). I support individuals and couples with anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I’m a trained couples therapist and a Gottman Relationship Approved Member. I also have a particular interest in women’s health and life stages, especially times of change and loss. I offer clinical supervision and am an accredited BACP member.
If you are finding life hard I want to help. I know how helping you to talk about your challenges can allow you feel understood and make changes. I will listen carefully and kindly and help you feel understood so you can increase your self belief and improve your wellbeing. I have worked with many different issues and I would like to talk with you to see if, together, we think that counselling with me could help you. If you want to feel happier and get more out of life I believe I can help you.
If you are finding life hard I want to help. I know how helping you to talk about your challenges can allow you feel understood and make changes. I will listen carefully and kindly and help you feel understood so you can increase your self belief and improve your wellbeing. I have worked with many different issues and I would like to talk with you to see if, together, we think that counselling with me could help you. If you want to feel happier and get more out of life I believe I can help you.
I work in a collaborative way with clients who present with unaddressed trauma, relational problems, anxiety, depression, low mood and a feeling of hopelessness. I have a special interest in trauma, attachment issues and addiction. Many of my clients identify with feeling stuck in their current situation or wanting to be more self aware and connected with themselves. Identifying their mind-body connection enables the client to recognise triggers and self-regulate rather than rely upon external resources or behaviours.
I work in a collaborative way with clients who present with unaddressed trauma, relational problems, anxiety, depression, low mood and a feeling of hopelessness. I have a special interest in trauma, attachment issues and addiction. Many of my clients identify with feeling stuck in their current situation or wanting to be more self aware and connected with themselves. Identifying their mind-body connection enables the client to recognise triggers and self-regulate rather than rely upon external resources or behaviours.
Often our anxieties and difficulties can weigh us down and we are unable to find a way forward. Perhaps we experience intrusive anxious thoughts or our inner critic is just too loud and holds us back. Maybe we keep repeating the same unhelpful behaviour again and again. Or perhaps past trauma feels too present and we are still experiencing its physical and emotional impact and the way it makes us behave. Our thoughts and feelings can be confusing and talking to friends and relatives may be too difficult. I provide a safe, respectful space in which you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and discover a way forward.
Often our anxieties and difficulties can weigh us down and we are unable to find a way forward. Perhaps we experience intrusive anxious thoughts or our inner critic is just too loud and holds us back. Maybe we keep repeating the same unhelpful behaviour again and again. Or perhaps past trauma feels too present and we are still experiencing its physical and emotional impact and the way it makes us behave. Our thoughts and feelings can be confusing and talking to friends and relatives may be too difficult. I provide a safe, respectful space in which you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and discover a way forward.
All of us have our periods of struggle. Life has a habit of throwing things at us - stress, loss, bereavement, anxiety, relationship troubles - that can throw us off course.
Relationships are tough; work and family too. But you don't have to manage it all on your own. Talking to me about your anxiety, depression, anger, stress, addictions or loss can help plot a path through life's difficult times and rediscover yourself.
Working together in a calm, focused way, we can understand your unique patterns and needs, find coping strategies, and look at ways to change the things we can, and accept the things we can't.
All of us have our periods of struggle. Life has a habit of throwing things at us - stress, loss, bereavement, anxiety, relationship troubles - that can throw us off course.
Relationships are tough; work and family too. But you don't have to manage it all on your own. Talking to me about your anxiety, depression, anger, stress, addictions or loss can help plot a path through life's difficult times and rediscover yourself.
Working together in a calm, focused way, we can understand your unique patterns and needs, find coping strategies, and look at ways to change the things we can, and accept the things we can't.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. If you're reading this, it's possible that you're going through a difficult time in your life. Please know that you don't have to face it alone – I’m here to help you find your way forward with understanding, care, and professional support.
I’m a qualified counsellor offering a warm, client-centred approach to therapy. My work is based on a person-centred and integrative model, which means our sessions are shaped around you – your experiences, your goals, and what you feel ready to explore. Together, we can work to break unhelpful patterns, to help you build better ways of living.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. If you're reading this, it's possible that you're going through a difficult time in your life. Please know that you don't have to face it alone – I’m here to help you find your way forward with understanding, care, and professional support.
I’m a qualified counsellor offering a warm, client-centred approach to therapy. My work is based on a person-centred and integrative model, which means our sessions are shaped around you – your experiences, your goals, and what you feel ready to explore. Together, we can work to break unhelpful patterns, to help you build better ways of living.
I am an Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Couple counsellor, Family counsellor - adults only - and Clinical Supervisor. I have over 20 years experience working and training within a variety of organisations.
Counselling:- Work with adults 18 and above in an integrative way ,draw upon different models to suite you.
Clinical Supervision is a crucial component for both trainee and qualified Counsellors ensuring client welfare and promoting professional growth .
Couple and family counselling:- Work with Couples , families adults I.E , Mum and Daughter/Son , Father Daughter/Son, Sister, Brothers in area LS16 /LS29
I am an Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Couple counsellor, Family counsellor - adults only - and Clinical Supervisor. I have over 20 years experience working and training within a variety of organisations.
Counselling:- Work with adults 18 and above in an integrative way ,draw upon different models to suite you.
Clinical Supervision is a crucial component for both trainee and qualified Counsellors ensuring client welfare and promoting professional growth .
Couple and family counselling:- Work with Couples , families adults I.E , Mum and Daughter/Son , Father Daughter/Son, Sister, Brothers in area LS16 /LS29
Do you feel like you're going round and round with a problem - maybe with a relationship or how you see yourself? Maybe you don't know how you want things to be, or you know what you want but can't work out how to do it, or don't have the courage to follow through? Are you constantly thinking about a particular person and wishing the situation, or one of you, could be different? Are you worried friends/family are tired of hearing about your problems? Are you feeling anxious, angry, rejected, or unimportant? Whatever your issues, I can help you talk about and process them, find solutions, and feel more at ease with yourself.
Do you feel like you're going round and round with a problem - maybe with a relationship or how you see yourself? Maybe you don't know how you want things to be, or you know what you want but can't work out how to do it, or don't have the courage to follow through? Are you constantly thinking about a particular person and wishing the situation, or one of you, could be different? Are you worried friends/family are tired of hearing about your problems? Are you feeling anxious, angry, rejected, or unimportant? Whatever your issues, I can help you talk about and process them, find solutions, and feel more at ease with yourself.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Life brings many challenges which can take its toll on our mental well-being. There are many different reasons for seeking therapy and talking through your problems in a safe, non-judgemental, empathetic space can be empowering. It takes courage to take the first steps in seeking help; too often we put ourselves last and succumb to the pressures of ‘soldiering on’. Supressing these negative emotions leads to anxieties, depression and low-self-esteem. Counselling offers you a safe space in which to work through those problems and find a more positive outlook.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Life brings many challenges which can take its toll on our mental well-being. There are many different reasons for seeking therapy and talking through your problems in a safe, non-judgemental, empathetic space can be empowering. It takes courage to take the first steps in seeking help; too often we put ourselves last and succumb to the pressures of ‘soldiering on’. Supressing these negative emotions leads to anxieties, depression and low-self-esteem. Counselling offers you a safe space in which to work through those problems and find a more positive outlook.
Thank you for looking at my profile. My offer of support comes to you from a firm understanding that life issues can tip us up and affect our health and wellbeing. These maybe experiences of loss, trauma, abuse, ill health, rejection, deception as well as other experiences, leading to anxiety, stress, overwhelm or feeling stuck.
I work and have worked with clients struggling with a variety of life issues and seeing these experiences through the eyes of my clients and understanding the importance of having a safe, non judgemental space to explore where they are at in their journey helping them to accept, heal and move forwards.
Thank you for looking at my profile. My offer of support comes to you from a firm understanding that life issues can tip us up and affect our health and wellbeing. These maybe experiences of loss, trauma, abuse, ill health, rejection, deception as well as other experiences, leading to anxiety, stress, overwhelm or feeling stuck.
I work and have worked with clients struggling with a variety of life issues and seeing these experiences through the eyes of my clients and understanding the importance of having a safe, non judgemental space to explore where they are at in their journey helping them to accept, heal and move forwards.
I am an experienced accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, having worked for ten years in talking therapies. I offer both short and long-term therapy for clients from teens through to adults, either face to face, online or by telephone.
I have worked in many different settings, including CRUSE (bereavement support), NHS (Extended Access & CAMHs), schools, colleges, charitable organisations and EAPs.
For over five years I have worked therapeutically with victims of abuse, violence and other forms of serious crime.
Supporting clients with issues including, self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, loss and relationships.
I am an experienced accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, having worked for ten years in talking therapies. I offer both short and long-term therapy for clients from teens through to adults, either face to face, online or by telephone.
I have worked in many different settings, including CRUSE (bereavement support), NHS (Extended Access & CAMHs), schools, colleges, charitable organisations and EAPs.
For over five years I have worked therapeutically with victims of abuse, violence and other forms of serious crime.
Supporting clients with issues including, self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, loss and relationships.
Are anxiety, overthinking or low mood taking over your day? Stuck in cycles of worry, panic, intrusive thoughts or self‑doubt that are hard to break? I’m a BABCP‑accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with 12+ years in the NHS. I provide structured, evidence‑based CBT for anxiety disorders (GAD, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety), depression, OCD (with ERP), trauma/PTSD and stress‑related difficulties - with clear goals, practical tools and measurable progress. In person in Skipton (BD23) and online across the UK.
Are anxiety, overthinking or low mood taking over your day? Stuck in cycles of worry, panic, intrusive thoughts or self‑doubt that are hard to break? I’m a BABCP‑accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with 12+ years in the NHS. I provide structured, evidence‑based CBT for anxiety disorders (GAD, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety), depression, OCD (with ERP), trauma/PTSD and stress‑related difficulties - with clear goals, practical tools and measurable progress. In person in Skipton (BD23) and online across the UK.
I offer an online confidential, caring counselling service for individuals to help you work through emotional issues such as bereavement, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress and past experiences that are impacting you in the present. Or you may be feeling unhappy, stuck or struggling to cope with everyday life. I have a special interest in counselling & coaching for neurodiverse individuals and provide additional insight & empathy through my own lived experience of neurodiversity. I also have considerable experience of working with both cancer patients & their supporters to manage their trauma & stress.
I offer an online confidential, caring counselling service for individuals to help you work through emotional issues such as bereavement, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress and past experiences that are impacting you in the present. Or you may be feeling unhappy, stuck or struggling to cope with everyday life. I have a special interest in counselling & coaching for neurodiverse individuals and provide additional insight & empathy through my own lived experience of neurodiversity. I also have considerable experience of working with both cancer patients & their supporters to manage their trauma & stress.
Divorce Counsellors
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.