Counselling in Leeds

Francesca Parry
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You have likely arrived here because yourself or someone you know is thinking about counselling. This can be a worrying and confusing time and you may just need information about what counselling is and how you can make use of it. I chose counselling as a career as there was a time where I felt like I had no voice. I was alone with my thoughts and feelings. Having therapy, allowed me to understand how it feels to be listened to, with no judgement or a fear of being misunderstood. It gave me time, space and the confidence to open up. I want to work with others and communicate how to work on their self-love and belief in themselves.

Chris Powell
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
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.

Natalie Marsh
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
Verified
I offer a professional, collaborative and confidential service of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT) to Children, Young People, Families and Adults. I have worked across a variety of services over the last 15 years, such as Local Authority, Children’s Services, Schools, Charities, Adult Services (LMWS) and Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services (CAMHS), with children, young people, families and adults.

Lisa Marie Nelson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome. My name is Lisa. I'm a qualified and registered counsellor with the BACP( British association for counselling and psychotherapy). I use an integrative approach. This means that whatever you are going through or dealing with, I will aim to offer you the right kind of therapy in a way that is tailored to suit you as an individual. Throughout our work together I will help and support you to understand and explore your feelings in a safe and non-judgemental counselling relationship.

Stephanie Walsh
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am interested in why you are seeking counselling; you may wish to describe any previous experiences of counselling you have had. You may wish to express what you feel your current support systems include- such as family and friends- and think about what you would like to achieve through therapy. If we decide to work together, we can agree a mutually convenient way to engage. I view entering into a therapeutic relationship as an act of bravery and a leap of faith. Building trust in our relationship is a journey I never underestimate and a privilege that I never take for granted.

James Costigan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a genuine, caring and insightful professional who creates a safe therapeutic space in which to foster self-awareness, mindfulness, personal growth and transformation. The decision to seek therapy is often not a simple one but once taken it marks a commitment to care for yourself that may then be fostered in our work together until you are able to meet your dilemmas or troubles with more understanding, gentleness, and greater ease.

Rick Kaye
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Struggling to find out who you really are? Unable to be yourself with others? Feeling overwhelmed with emotions you don’t understand? Weighed down by past events? Locked into a cycle of toxic relationships? Unable to recover from an overwhelming loss? Struggling with patterns of feeling and behaviour related to childhood and family? Perhaps you are disabled, neurodivergent, autistic and/or have a learning disability and have found yourself in a world that does seem to be made with you in mind? Let's talk about it. See my website at www.rkpsychotherapy.co.uk/my-work for a more fulsome description of how I work.

Elise Beckwith
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hi my name is Elise, I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. I presume that you are visiting this site because you are contemplating starting some personal counselling. I know that this can be quite daunting, but this is the first and very brave step. We all strive to be content, self-aware and to have peace. I offer the Person-Centred Approach, and have experience working with, bereavement, anxiety, loss or ending of relationships,trauma, amongst many other issues. It is essential to find the correct support and professional guidance and for you finding what works best for you, which is my aim.

Debbie Clements Gender, Sexuality & Relationships.
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
Hi there :) Are you looking for support around coming out? Transitioning? Questioning your gender, sexuality or another aspect of your identity? Recovering from experiences of harm? Or perhaps need a safe space where you can feel understood and respected so you can get on with talking about what's going on for you? When we are unable to (safely) be our authentic selves we can experience great stress, anxiety, low mood as well as other challenges. Counselling and an exploratory listening approach such as the one I practice can really help to improve self relationship, reduce distress and isolation & increase well being.
Leeds LS10
& Online

Julia E Hyliger
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Do you sometimes feel invisible or like an outsider, as if you don't belong? Does life feel like an uphill battle most of the time? Do you feel exhausted, desperate or overwhelmed? You may even be feeling a deep sense of frustration, anxiety or anger. Your upbringing, cultural background or significant life events can affect the way you view yourself and how you respond to your world. Sometimes we can become overwhelmed by our own self limiting beliefs and destructive patterns.

CBT Leeds & Beyond
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
My name is Michelle and I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist available to help you to understand and work through life's difficulties. CBT has a sound evidence base in treating problems such as low confidence, panic, stress, obsessional problems, phobias, PTSD, health anxieties and excessive worry. My aim is to help you to understand your problems better and to assist you to learn and practice using proven techniques which reduce distress so that you can lead a life with a greater sense of enjoyment and fulfilment.
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Dr Kamila Hortynska
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
My name is Dr Kamila Hortynska. I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Life Coach with over 20 years of clinical experience, 11 in the NHS. My approach is holistic, integrative & soulful, yet firmly based in health sciences & research. I believe you CAN live the life you desire & deserve and shine so brightly, you will inspire everyone else to do the same! So, are you ready to turn stress & exhaustion into vitality and pleasure? Feel free & radiant? Open up to new possibilities & relationships? I’m an expert in helping people like you spring-clean their lives & introduce new habits of thinking & behaving.

BEE Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm Tayba and I am trained as an integrative counsellor, but also work primarily from a trauma-informed and relational perspective. I tend to employ several other approaches based on what your need is and what is right for you, such as an embodied approach. I work with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, faith and cultural conflict, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, divorce, self-harm and bullying. The list is not exhaustive but should give you an idea of the range of issues I am able to help and support you with.

REAP Counselling Services
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
There is no need to feel you have to cope on your own because I have over 30 years of experience of delivering counselling for various addictions, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, couple counselling, bereavement and loss. I can deliver clinical supervision and counselling individuals, couples, groups as well as to diploma students. My service is tailor made where sessions can be held at any preferred venue at a time and day suitable to you. We can work your issues out together.

Luz Locatelli Dalimier
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My ideals clients are mainly Adults, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, athletes and Young people.

harmony
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
You are the expert on yourself and your life, Making the first step is often the hardest, when emotions become too overwhelming for you to cope with alone and you feel you are unable to share them with people who you are closest to you.This where I can help and this is what i can offer you. I am qualified Counsellor and registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Everyone has their struggles from time to time, and what took me down the path of becoming a counsellor was my desire to help those in need, overcome their own personal obstacles. I can offer you a safe confidential non-judgemental

Tracy Sapier
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I trained as a person-centred counsellor, which simply means our sessions are all about you. I’d like to welcome you to a confidential and non-judgemental safe space where you can talk freely to explore your inner-self. Together, we can discover any underlying issues behind the difficulties you are experiencing and by overcoming the ghosts of your past, you will be in a better place to move forward with your life.Having counselling enables 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.

Aneela Ahmed
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi there! I’m Aneela. Life can be difficult, busy, and messy, which is why we all need support from time to time to deal with it. Our emotional health is an important part of our overall health, so when that is affected other areas of our lives are also. It affects how we feel about ourselves, others, and the world around us - so I'm glad you've stopped by. Therapy can give you power over your circumstances rather than them having power over you. Therapy can be an important part of taking care of ourselves, so we are better able to understand what’s going on for us. I would love to be a helping hand in this process for you.
Leeds LS27
& Online

Ellie Morris
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Do you feel like your emotions are all over the place and flit from feeling anxious, to sad, to angry? Do you feel uncomfortable in relationships, feel like you can't relax or often get worried or annoyed? Do you feel bad about yourself, blame yourself a lot or beat yourself up? I can help if you want to process difficult past experiences or trauma that might be keeping you stuck. I will help you to cultivate power and knowledge so you can have more control over your emotions, understand how to feel better, feel less alone, be more present in life, feel more connected to yourself and other people, and live a calmer and happier life.
Leeds LS18
& Online

Dr Aneesa Shariff
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Are your worries and tendency to over think getting in the way of being fully present in life? Is your need to over achieve and be perfect causing you to procrastinate on taking that next step in your career? Are you plagued with constant self doubt? Perhaps these problems are making it difficult for you to sleep well, relax and enjoy your down time, or even causing you to panic and experience physical symptoms that make you feel out of control. You may even feel like you are failing at juggling all the different things you need to do, and feel guilty for taking time for yourself. If this sounds like you, you are not alone!
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How can I find a therapist in Leeds?
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
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?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
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.