Counselling in Keighley

Hi, my name is Andy. I am a qualified counsellor, offering 1 to 1 sessions from my therapy room in Oxenhope near Keighley, as well as telephone and online sessions. I work using a person centred approach, that enables you to experience the therapeutic process in your own way, and at your own pace. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, struggles at work, or any other issues, accessing counselling can support you on your personal journey.

I have worked with a range of people experiencing various life events and situations. No individual is the same and everyone brings their own rich and unique perspective. The complexities and uncertainties of life mean that people may seek therapy to help them navigate through life events. Others may use therapy to help them develop a better understanding of themselves.

A good relationship is key to good results for you. I will email after all of your psychotherapy sessions, with homework is for next time and confirmation of next appointment. I am an integrative psychotherapist and use various modalities in my work with clients. My training is in psychodynamic with CBT and my specialism is neurodiversity, so many of my clients are either seeking a diagnosis or have been diagnosed with ADHD or Autism. I work with adults and children, usually aged 10 and over. I work via Zoom and have done since 2020.

I work with children, young people, adults, parents and families. I offer inclusive therapy to support those who hold a diagnosis of an additional need or behavioural/emotional problem. I also work with parents to discuss parenting strategies to build resilience in the household. I work with anyone from any background with a number of problems. These can include: behavioural and emotional problems, suicidal ideation, trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting, family relationships, divorce, bereavement, illness, developmental disorders, eating disorders and more.

Perhaps you are finding life difficult at the moment and you would value help to find your way through being 'stuck'. Life can sometimes lead to emotional difficulties, feelings of stress, which affect our relationships or work. Counselling offers the opportunity to talk through your thoughts and feelings, helping you identify, explore and understand what doesn’t feel right within. The issues you are facing might be leading to low self-esteem, confusion, depression, addiction, suicidal thoughts or self-harm. Counselling can help you develop internal resources, and alternative ways of thinking to help you move forward in your life.

Whether you are finding it difficult to cope, would like support for a specific issue or are feeling stuck, therapy can offer you a safe, confidential space to explore difficulties with the help of a professional trained to listen and respond in an insightful, non-judgmental and caring way. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy, although it is fine if you are. Working together we can address the issue which you bring while gaining greater self-awareness and self-acceptance so you can make meaningful and enduring changes in your life. I offer counselling in Bingley and online.

Do you suffer from anxiety? Feelings of overwhelm and panic? I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering Integrative Person-centred therapy, this is based on the premise that it is the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client that is key to successful therapy, my clients have said they feel heard, validated and able to share their thoughts and feelings in a safe confidential space. I believe that each person is an individual and therefore, together we can find the best approach for you.

I have been helping people to overcome Anxiety-based problems, Depression and Self-Esteem Difficulties in the NHS and in the private sector for over 15 years. I use Evidence-Based Treatments, mainly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have additional training in Mindfulness, Compassion Focussed Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Parenting Training, which I incorporate in a structured way to help people reach their therapy goals.

People come to talk to me for lots of reasons. Sometimes there is a defined problem, it may be longstanding or recent; it may be related to a life event or something upcoming that is raising anxiety; there may be questions or difficulties in some key relationships, or at work; it may not be clear at all, but you are experiencing unease and wish to get to the bottom of why. Coming to talk to a trained and registered psychotherapist guarantees a secure, safe and confidential space in which to explore any or all of the above, alone, as a couple or in a family group.

I have been working with people experiencing unhappiness in all sorts of ways for many years and never yet come across anyone who's distress or anxiety or sadness didn't make sense once we had talked about it for a while. Every individual is different and special in my book but has in common the need to be heard, recognised, valued and understood. As a person-centred counsellor those four things are at the heart of my practice. Whatever your concern or difficulty, sharing what is on your mind and in your heart in a safe space is the start of healing and self acceptance. I work online and by phone as well as face to face.

Are you feeling like you are: 'out of sorts', 'depressed', 'sad', 'anxious', 'lonely', 'worried', 'stressed', 'fearful' or any other description that just doesn't feel like the real you? Do you need someone to 'hear and understand' you, to help you make sense of it all. Maybe you've tried family members, loved ones and friends and now feel that you are burdening them, getting nowhere and not really able to truly open up to them for fear of being judged, shamed or shocking them.