Marriage Counselling in Keighley
It is rare to find someone who sincerely and genuinely cares, accepts us without judgement, or has true understanding empathy for us. People often tell us how we should feel or how they think we should deal with our situation, not theirs. Sometimes even with conditions, otherwise we face consequences. Thinking of what benefits them, not us. Looking at things from their perspective, not ours.
This can lead to pressure to handle things in a way we do not want to and being in a place we do not want to be. Living an unhappy unfilled life where our feelings are ignored and unmet. Resulting in being in a very lonely isolated place.
It is rare to find someone who sincerely and genuinely cares, accepts us without judgement, or has true understanding empathy for us. People often tell us how we should feel or how they think we should deal with our situation, not theirs. Sometimes even with conditions, otherwise we face consequences. Thinking of what benefits them, not us. Looking at things from their perspective, not ours.
This can lead to pressure to handle things in a way we do not want to and being in a place we do not want to be. Living an unhappy unfilled life where our feelings are ignored and unmet. Resulting in being in a very lonely isolated place.
Hi, I am Clare, a compassionate, warm, friendly, and professional integrative relational psychotherapist. I work alongside clients in a respectful, empowering, non-judgemental way, to deepen understanding, identify choices and enable change. I believe that our early relationships and experiences have a profound impact on how we feel and behave, and on what we believe about ourselves and the world around us. Having counselling will enable you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away but are causing anxiety or distress.
Hi, I am Clare, a compassionate, warm, friendly, and professional integrative relational psychotherapist. I work alongside clients in a respectful, empowering, non-judgemental way, to deepen understanding, identify choices and enable change. I believe that our early relationships and experiences have a profound impact on how we feel and behave, and on what we believe about ourselves and the world around us. Having counselling will enable you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away but are causing anxiety or distress.
I work with individuals and couples.
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.
I work with individuals and couples.
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.
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
A warm welcome to Adults and Couple,
I have over 25 years experience of helping adults, over 10 years helping couples.
I have specialist and expert knowledge in Childhood Trauma and Couples Therapy, with specific knowledge and training achieved for both. If you have symptoms such as anxiety or anger for instance, these usually stem from childhood and affect your intimate relationships, I'd love to help you understand your difficulties and create life long changes.
A warm welcome to Adults and Couple,
I have over 25 years experience of helping adults, over 10 years helping couples.
I have specialist and expert knowledge in Childhood Trauma and Couples Therapy, with specific knowledge and training achieved for both. If you have symptoms such as anxiety or anger for instance, these usually stem from childhood and affect your intimate relationships, I'd love to help you understand your difficulties and create life long changes.
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I use a combination of transactional analysis, cognitive and emotionally focused therapies, as well as acceptance and commitment therapy, for couples.
Anyone can access counselling for any reason, there is no ideal client, someone who is willing to explore their inner world and is committed to making positive changes in their life, might get the most out of working with me. If you struggle with issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or self-doubt, feel stuck or overwhelmed and may not know how to move forward or might just be looking to develop as a person.
I use a combination of transactional analysis, cognitive and emotionally focused therapies, as well as acceptance and commitment therapy, for couples.
Anyone can access counselling for any reason, there is no ideal client, someone who is willing to explore their inner world and is committed to making positive changes in their life, might get the most out of working with me. If you struggle with issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or self-doubt, feel stuck or overwhelmed and may not know how to move forward or might just be looking to develop as a person.
I’m Sarah MacFarlane, a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist with over 8 years of experience working with teens, adults, and couples, both in person and online.
Over the years, I’ve developed a wide range of tools to support individuals in creating meaningful, lasting change. My approach is holistic and personalised—I don’t just focus on symptoms, but look at the whole picture of your life: emotional, psychological, relational, and practical.
We’ll work together to explore the areas that feel out of balance.
I’m Sarah MacFarlane, a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist with over 8 years of experience working with teens, adults, and couples, both in person and online.
Over the years, I’ve developed a wide range of tools to support individuals in creating meaningful, lasting change. My approach is holistic and personalised—I don’t just focus on symptoms, but look at the whole picture of your life: emotional, psychological, relational, and practical.
We’ll work together to explore the areas that feel out of balance.
I work with women and men as individuals, couples and in groups, with diverse backgrounds and needs.
In my experience the most effective ways to deal with emotional and psychological difficulties problems are to address the underlying causes. This often involves understanding how you got to where you are now, including the impact others have had on you. Finding ways of improving your relationships is also often central to being able to make changes and feeling more able to deal with the challenges you face.
I work with women and men as individuals, couples and in groups, with diverse backgrounds and needs.
In my experience the most effective ways to deal with emotional and psychological difficulties problems are to address the underlying causes. This often involves understanding how you got to where you are now, including the impact others have had on you. Finding ways of improving your relationships is also often central to being able to make changes and feeling more able to deal with the challenges you face.
I'm Dr Sohbia Shoaib a highly skilled Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years working experience in mental health. In the NHS, forensic and private sector. I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT. I have expertise in completing a full range of assessments and interventions for clients who present from mild to severe/ complex mental health problems and psychological presentations e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, interpersonal difficulties and emotional dysregulation, personality disorder, substance misuse, bipolar, psychosis.
I'm Dr Sohbia Shoaib a highly skilled Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years working experience in mental health. In the NHS, forensic and private sector. I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT. I have expertise in completing a full range of assessments and interventions for clients who present from mild to severe/ complex mental health problems and psychological presentations e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, interpersonal difficulties and emotional dysregulation, personality disorder, substance misuse, bipolar, psychosis.
I am an experienced music psychotherapist, who has been privileged to work with children, young adults and older adults, with a range of diagnoses. During this time I am working remotely from home. Therefore, please get in touch if you would like online therapy sessions. Working through the NHS, various charities and independently with: self-esteem, childhood trauma, neurodiversity - such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, LGBTQIA+, self-harm, ADHD, cultural and identity concerns, anxiety and depression.
I am an experienced music psychotherapist, who has been privileged to work with children, young adults and older adults, with a range of diagnoses. During this time I am working remotely from home. Therefore, please get in touch if you would like online therapy sessions. Working through the NHS, various charities and independently with: self-esteem, childhood trauma, neurodiversity - such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, LGBTQIA+, self-harm, ADHD, cultural and identity concerns, anxiety and depression.
Hi, I’m Aishah. I’m a psychotherapist working with Transactional Analysis (TA). I offer a warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive space to explore anxiety, identity, trauma, family patterns, and generational trauma. As a British Pakistani woman, I understand the complexity of living between cultures and the impact of silence, shame, and pressure to conform. You might feel like you are always holding it together for others while feeling lost or overwhelmed inside. I work relationally and at your pace, helping you reconnect with yourself and build a life that feels more grounded, free, and aligned with who you are.
Hi, I’m Aishah. I’m a psychotherapist working with Transactional Analysis (TA). I offer a warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive space to explore anxiety, identity, trauma, family patterns, and generational trauma. As a British Pakistani woman, I understand the complexity of living between cultures and the impact of silence, shame, and pressure to conform. You might feel like you are always holding it together for others while feeling lost or overwhelmed inside. I work relationally and at your pace, helping you reconnect with yourself and build a life that feels more grounded, free, and aligned with who you are.
My name is Mark Owen and I am a BACP and COSRT registered Counsellor with a degree in Marriage and Family therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy.
I offer both individual and couples therapy. Alongside my clinical work, I am also a lecturer at the Institute for Relational and Sexual Therapies (THIRST).
My name is Mark Owen and I am a BACP and COSRT registered Counsellor with a degree in Marriage and Family therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy.
I offer both individual and couples therapy. Alongside my clinical work, I am also a lecturer at the Institute for Relational and Sexual Therapies (THIRST).
Are you feeling the impact of life's difficult issues right now? Struggles with finances, work, relationships etc can intensify previous issues, or cause new issues that have a real effect on us every day; anxiety, depression, low motivation, low self esteem, insecurity, loneliness, grief, confusion, abuse, burn-out, overwhelm, it is not easy and yet completely normal to be feeling that way given life's challenges. Its often a relief just to talk and offload about what is happening. I offer a safe non-judgemental space that is uniquely yours to do just that and to help you figure out what's best for you moving forwards.
Are you feeling the impact of life's difficult issues right now? Struggles with finances, work, relationships etc can intensify previous issues, or cause new issues that have a real effect on us every day; anxiety, depression, low motivation, low self esteem, insecurity, loneliness, grief, confusion, abuse, burn-out, overwhelm, it is not easy and yet completely normal to be feeling that way given life's challenges. Its often a relief just to talk and offload about what is happening. I offer a safe non-judgemental space that is uniquely yours to do just that and to help you figure out what's best for you moving forwards.
Hi, I’m Lauren, a qualified therapist providing a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My own experience as a client shaped my deep understanding of therapy’s challenges and transformations.
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but if you're reading this, you're already one step closer to beginning your counselling journey. I offer a free 15-minute consultation because I encourage you to explore your options and find the best fit—after all, therapy is an investment in yourself, and it should feel right for you.
Hi, I’m Lauren, a qualified therapist providing a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My own experience as a client shaped my deep understanding of therapy’s challenges and transformations.
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but if you're reading this, you're already one step closer to beginning your counselling journey. I offer a free 15-minute consultation because I encourage you to explore your options and find the best fit—after all, therapy is an investment in yourself, and it should feel right for you.
I work with both individuals and couples, supporting people through a wide range of challenges — including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, and self-defeating patterns.
I’m an integrative therapist, which means I draw from several therapeutic approaches — including relational, psychodynamic, and body-based work — to suit your unique needs. I’m especially interested in the mind-body connection, and I take a holistic view of mental health that respects your emotional, physical and neurobiological experiences.
I work with both individuals and couples, supporting people through a wide range of challenges — including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, and self-defeating patterns.
I’m an integrative therapist, which means I draw from several therapeutic approaches — including relational, psychodynamic, and body-based work — to suit your unique needs. I’m especially interested in the mind-body connection, and I take a holistic view of mental health that respects your emotional, physical and neurobiological experiences.
ADHD & Autism Specialist Psychotherapist, ADHD Coach and Clinical Director of Neurodivergent Solutions.
As an Autistic and ADHD adult, I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support neurodivergent people struggling with anxiety, trauma, masking, emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, low self-esteem, identity and burnout.
I provide ADHD assessments, psychotherapy and coaching to help clients understand themselves, build confidence and thrive.
ADHD & Autism Specialist Psychotherapist, ADHD Coach and Clinical Director of Neurodivergent Solutions.
As an Autistic and ADHD adult, I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support neurodivergent people struggling with anxiety, trauma, masking, emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, low self-esteem, identity and burnout.
I provide ADHD assessments, psychotherapy and coaching to help clients understand themselves, build confidence and thrive.
I’m Alison, a qualified person‑centred counsellor registered with the BACP. I bring over 20 years of experience supporting older people, adults, young people, children, and families across local authorities and the voluntary sector.
Your Time Counselling Services brings together everything I’ve learned professionally and personally to offer therapy and a range of support services tailored to each individual. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life.
I hold an up‑to‑date Enhanced DBS check a current first aid certificate, I am trained in safeguarding.
I’m Alison, a qualified person‑centred counsellor registered with the BACP. I bring over 20 years of experience supporting older people, adults, young people, children, and families across local authorities and the voluntary sector.
Your Time Counselling Services brings together everything I’ve learned professionally and personally to offer therapy and a range of support services tailored to each individual. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life.
I hold an up‑to‑date Enhanced DBS check a current first aid certificate, I am trained in safeguarding.
I am aPsychologist, Psychotherapist and Philosophical Counsellor, working with individuals and couples both in person (in Edinburgh) or onine I use a holistic psychotherapeutic approach, which means I combine tools and knowledge gained from across many different psychotherapies to develop a programme that is uniquely tailored to you and your specific needs
I will provide a warm, accepting, authentic and empathetic relationship that creates a space where you can feel safe to open so you can work through your problems and build a life and a future that fulfils your potential.
I am aPsychologist, Psychotherapist and Philosophical Counsellor, working with individuals and couples both in person (in Edinburgh) or onine I use a holistic psychotherapeutic approach, which means I combine tools and knowledge gained from across many different psychotherapies to develop a programme that is uniquely tailored to you and your specific needs
I will provide a warm, accepting, authentic and empathetic relationship that creates a space where you can feel safe to open so you can work through your problems and build a life and a future that fulfils your potential.
Hello,
I am Rachel, a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS.
I am an experienced attachment and assessment specialist dedicated to fostering positive growth in families and professionals for over ten years. Utilising a blend of creative arts, coaching, and psychotherapy, I offer tailored support that empowers individuals to thrive. My compassionate approach ensures that every client feels understood and valued on their journey towards healing and connection. I use the transformative power of the therapeutic alliance to help you take the first step towards a brighter future.
Hello,
I am Rachel, a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS.
I am an experienced attachment and assessment specialist dedicated to fostering positive growth in families and professionals for over ten years. Utilising a blend of creative arts, coaching, and psychotherapy, I offer tailored support that empowers individuals to thrive. My compassionate approach ensures that every client feels understood and valued on their journey towards healing and connection. I use the transformative power of the therapeutic alliance to help you take the first step towards a brighter future.
I'm a qualified, accredited therapist working with adults, couples and teens, offering a safe, down-to-earth space where you can be yourself, be you, without judgement.
So, you don't have to struggle on your own anymore. You don't have to keep holding everything together or pretend you're okay. Here, you can be yourself and talk openly about the things that feel difficult for you, painful or distressing. Together, we'll make sense of what's happening, reconnect with your strengths and find a way forward.
I'm a qualified, accredited therapist working with adults, couples and teens, offering a safe, down-to-earth space where you can be yourself, be you, without judgement.
So, you don't have to struggle on your own anymore. You don't have to keep holding everything together or pretend you're okay. Here, you can be yourself and talk openly about the things that feel difficult for you, painful or distressing. Together, we'll make sense of what's happening, reconnect with your strengths and find a way forward.
FAQ - Marriage Counselling
What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling is usually paid for privately in Great Britain, rather than through the NHS, and sessions often cost around £60 to £120 or more. Fees depend on location, with costs generally higher in the London area, as well as counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. However, lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community clinics or non-profit organisations that offer reduced-cost services.