Creative Therapy Counselling in Leeds
Hi, my name is Juna Brookes, I am a BACP-accredited counsellor and qualified EMDR Therapist for adults, children, and teenagers in Horsforth, Leeds.
I specialize in Trauma/PTSD, phobias, and anxiety treatments. I help my clients to let go and be free of the traumatic incidents in their past.
Hi, my name is Juna Brookes, I am a BACP-accredited counsellor and qualified EMDR Therapist for adults, children, and teenagers in Horsforth, Leeds.
I specialize in Trauma/PTSD, phobias, and anxiety treatments. I help my clients to let go and be free of the traumatic incidents in their past.
I specialise in working with people of all ages who are dealing with all types of distress and anxiety, from a wide range of issues. I am an integrative, compassionate counsellor who adapts to the individual, believing that no one style or type of therapy works best. I believe in being creative, open and adaptable, and my approach is varied based on the needs of the individual. I have experience of working with people with neurodiversity and the challenges that can bring.
I specialise in working with people of all ages who are dealing with all types of distress and anxiety, from a wide range of issues. I am an integrative, compassionate counsellor who adapts to the individual, believing that no one style or type of therapy works best. I believe in being creative, open and adaptable, and my approach is varied based on the needs of the individual. I have experience of working with people with neurodiversity and the challenges that can bring.
I've also worked within a school as a school counsellor using play and art therapy with children.
Whether it be anxiety, depression, self esteem building, confidence issues, grief, trauma or many other life stresses, I'm here to help. I will offer you a safe, comfortable, confidential and non judgemental space where you have the freedom to explore the issues that are troubling you and assist you to overcome what's holding you back, causing you pain and distress or simply making you feel stuck in life. I will empower you to see your light and find solutions that are right for you, by following your lead, focusing on building a safe relationship and using my skills to help you feel supported.
I've also worked within a school as a school counsellor using play and art therapy with children.
Whether it be anxiety, depression, self esteem building, confidence issues, grief, trauma or many other life stresses, I'm here to help. I will offer you a safe, comfortable, confidential and non judgemental space where you have the freedom to explore the issues that are troubling you and assist you to overcome what's holding you back, causing you pain and distress or simply making you feel stuck in life. I will empower you to see your light and find solutions that are right for you, by following your lead, focusing on building a safe relationship and using my skills to help you feel supported.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying things that others can’t see. You might feel stuck, anxious, burnt out, or unsure why you’re not coping. You may also feel misaligned or uncertain about what comes next. I don’t offer quick fixes or advice, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for counselling or coaching, to explore what’s going on at your pace. For trauma or distressing events, I use gentle approaches like the Rewind Technique, which can help you process difficult memories without having to relive them in detail. Sometimes, having someone who really listens is the first step.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying things that others can’t see. You might feel stuck, anxious, burnt out, or unsure why you’re not coping. You may also feel misaligned or uncertain about what comes next. I don’t offer quick fixes or advice, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for counselling or coaching, to explore what’s going on at your pace. For trauma or distressing events, I use gentle approaches like the Rewind Technique, which can help you process difficult memories without having to relive them in detail. Sometimes, having someone who really listens is the first step.
I work with individuals & couples - including neurodivergent & non-monogamous couples - in person and online. I’m committed to creating an affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ people & welcome clients of all backgrounds, religions, identities & neurotypes. I aim to create a safe, trusting space where your voice is heard & your inner strength uncovered. We can work together to build confidence, challenge limiting beliefs, make positive changes & develop a healthy relationship with yourself & others. As an integrative therapist, I draw from different approaches to work in a way that suits you as an individual, or couple.
I work with individuals & couples - including neurodivergent & non-monogamous couples - in person and online. I’m committed to creating an affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ people & welcome clients of all backgrounds, religions, identities & neurotypes. I aim to create a safe, trusting space where your voice is heard & your inner strength uncovered. We can work together to build confidence, challenge limiting beliefs, make positive changes & develop a healthy relationship with yourself & others. As an integrative therapist, I draw from different approaches to work in a way that suits you as an individual, or couple.
I use creative and expressive methods such as art, sensory and play materials, as appropriate to age and development to help young people communicate that which is hard to put into words.
I am a warm, empathic and sensitive therapist with over 15 years of therapeutic experience. I work with children, young people, and women, offering a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore life’s challenges and begin to heal – at your own pace. My aim is to help you to build your confidence, self-esteem and resilience, particularly at a time when you might be feeling vulnerable and struggling to cope.
I work from a Relational approach where the therapeutic relationship is central, considering our relationships, how we relate to ourselves and others. The therapeutic relationship provides a ‘safe base’ to explore difficulties.
I use creative and expressive methods such as art, sensory and play materials, as appropriate to age and development to help young people communicate that which is hard to put into words.
I am a warm, empathic and sensitive therapist with over 15 years of therapeutic experience. I work with children, young people, and women, offering a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore life’s challenges and begin to heal – at your own pace. My aim is to help you to build your confidence, self-esteem and resilience, particularly at a time when you might be feeling vulnerable and struggling to cope.
I work from a Relational approach where the therapeutic relationship is central, considering our relationships, how we relate to ourselves and others. The therapeutic relationship provides a ‘safe base’ to explore difficulties.
Hi! Are you a young person who is struggling with the demands of life? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed by school, uni or work; you're trying to keep up with 'everyone else' and just feel like you're failing somehow. Maybe you're anxious, sad, or feeling hopeless and just want to give up? Perhaps you are -or could be- Neurodivergent? Or maybe there is something else going on which is making you feel different to others around you; it might be your sexuality or the way you feel about your gender, perhaps? Or you might be a parent who is worried about your young person and don't know where to start?
It's okay, I can help!
Hi! Are you a young person who is struggling with the demands of life? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed by school, uni or work; you're trying to keep up with 'everyone else' and just feel like you're failing somehow. Maybe you're anxious, sad, or feeling hopeless and just want to give up? Perhaps you are -or could be- Neurodivergent? Or maybe there is something else going on which is making you feel different to others around you; it might be your sexuality or the way you feel about your gender, perhaps? Or you might be a parent who is worried about your young person and don't know where to start?
It's okay, I can help!
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or unhelpful patterns in your life or relationships. You might not have clear answers, but you know something doesn’t feel quite right. I offer a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and begin to make sense of your experiences. We work together at your pace to build self-understanding, develop manageable ways of coping, and move towards greater confidence, clarity, and emotional balance.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or unhelpful patterns in your life or relationships. You might not have clear answers, but you know something doesn’t feel quite right. I offer a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and begin to make sense of your experiences. We work together at your pace to build self-understanding, develop manageable ways of coping, and move towards greater confidence, clarity, and emotional balance.
I understand how life can sometimes feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders. From stress related to work, family, relationships, past trauma, childhood issues that you may feel have not been explored, sexuality, feelings of being misunderstood or not heard, loneliness, domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD, amongst many other issues that are important to you and will therefore become immediately important to me ,as your wellbeing is my main concern. I understand and I am here to listen to your thoughts and feelings and help you to explore your issues and help you with your achievable goals in our safe, confidential space.Leeds 6
I understand how life can sometimes feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders. From stress related to work, family, relationships, past trauma, childhood issues that you may feel have not been explored, sexuality, feelings of being misunderstood or not heard, loneliness, domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD, amongst many other issues that are important to you and will therefore become immediately important to me ,as your wellbeing is my main concern. I understand and I am here to listen to your thoughts and feelings and help you to explore your issues and help you with your achievable goals in our safe, confidential space.Leeds 6
Hi, I’m Sasha and I’m an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist in north Leeds. My gentle and compassionate approach supports adults and young people to explore any issues they may be facing and improve their happiness and wellbeing.
Hi, I’m Sasha and I’m an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist in north Leeds. My gentle and compassionate approach supports adults and young people to explore any issues they may be facing and improve their happiness and wellbeing.
I work with adults seeking a space to explore emotional depth through art therapy or online therapy with sensitivity and care.
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the parts of life that once felt meaningful? You’re not alone.
Whether you're navigating trauma, neurodivergence, identity shifts, or transitions that feel hard to name, I offer a gentle, creative space to explore what support and reconnection can feel like. You won’t be rushed or expected to perform. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, offering a space shaped by safety and collaboration. We move at your pace, and your story is met with warmth, respect, and authenticity.
I work with adults seeking a space to explore emotional depth through art therapy or online therapy with sensitivity and care.
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the parts of life that once felt meaningful? You’re not alone.
Whether you're navigating trauma, neurodivergence, identity shifts, or transitions that feel hard to name, I offer a gentle, creative space to explore what support and reconnection can feel like. You won’t be rushed or expected to perform. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, offering a space shaped by safety and collaboration. We move at your pace, and your story is met with warmth, respect, and authenticity.
A very warm welcome, my name is Patricia. I am glad you have found your way to my profile. Whatever has brought you here, I really see the courage it takes to reach out. You might be feeling overwhelmed or stuck and don’t know how to move forward. You may be finding it difficult to put words to your current feelings or make any sense of what you are experiencing and this can be both frightening and isolating. Maybe you feel lost in a fast-changing world that does not match your values, or stuck in recurring patterns that are no longer serving you.
A very warm welcome, my name is Patricia. I am glad you have found your way to my profile. Whatever has brought you here, I really see the courage it takes to reach out. You might be feeling overwhelmed or stuck and don’t know how to move forward. You may be finding it difficult to put words to your current feelings or make any sense of what you are experiencing and this can be both frightening and isolating. Maybe you feel lost in a fast-changing world that does not match your values, or stuck in recurring patterns that are no longer serving you.
Welcome to the home of The Oak Tree Practice! We are a small team of Psychologists based in Leeds and London, offering both in person and online sessions to children, adults, couples and families.
We are primarily made up of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, all of which have completed Doctoral level training (or equivalent if from abroad).
We pride ourselves on the family feel of our clinic and offering a warm and welcoming service to anyone who contacts us.
When you get in touch, we will ask you to complete a short form and then try and connect you with the psychologist we feel is best suited to your needs.
Welcome to the home of The Oak Tree Practice! We are a small team of Psychologists based in Leeds and London, offering both in person and online sessions to children, adults, couples and families.
We are primarily made up of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, all of which have completed Doctoral level training (or equivalent if from abroad).
We pride ourselves on the family feel of our clinic and offering a warm and welcoming service to anyone who contacts us.
When you get in touch, we will ask you to complete a short form and then try and connect you with the psychologist we feel is best suited to your needs.
Where compassion meets expertise: therapy tailored to you.
Bethy believes therapy is a space where you can simply be, without fear of judgement. With a background in teaching, a deep understanding of neurodivergence, and training in creative and evidence-based therapies, she helps clients of all ages make sense of their emotions, heal from life’s adversities, and rediscover their own inner resources.
With her gentle approach, deep empathy, and commitment to every client’s wellbeing, Bethy combines professionalism with genuine human warmth, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
Where compassion meets expertise: therapy tailored to you.
Bethy believes therapy is a space where you can simply be, without fear of judgement. With a background in teaching, a deep understanding of neurodivergence, and training in creative and evidence-based therapies, she helps clients of all ages make sense of their emotions, heal from life’s adversities, and rediscover their own inner resources.
With her gentle approach, deep empathy, and commitment to every client’s wellbeing, Bethy combines professionalism with genuine human warmth, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
Do you have extremes of feeling: anger/numbness; fear/fearlessness; afraid to be alone/pushing others away? Maybe you have a sense of yourself as being very different with different people, or in different situations. You may have some ideas as to the roots of your current difficulties, or it may feel as though it has come out of nothing. It may be that you have struggled to find a therapist who can offer more than a limited number of sessions, or that you haven't felt able to bring the different parts of yourself. All parts of you are welcome here.
Do you have extremes of feeling: anger/numbness; fear/fearlessness; afraid to be alone/pushing others away? Maybe you have a sense of yourself as being very different with different people, or in different situations. You may have some ideas as to the roots of your current difficulties, or it may feel as though it has come out of nothing. It may be that you have struggled to find a therapist who can offer more than a limited number of sessions, or that you haven't felt able to bring the different parts of yourself. All parts of you are welcome here.
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.
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.
When we first meet, my aim is to create a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space where we can get to know each other at a pace that feels right for you.
Together, we’ll explore what has brought you here and think about what might be most helpful for you in moving forward. If you feel we are a good fit to work together, we’ll also discuss what you can expect from me and how our sessions might look.
When we first meet, my aim is to create a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space where we can get to know each other at a pace that feels right for you.
Together, we’ll explore what has brought you here and think about what might be most helpful for you in moving forward. If you feel we are a good fit to work together, we’ll also discuss what you can expect from me and how our sessions might look.
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.
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.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. I have considerable experience of providing support and therapy for many different issues to a diverse range of people. Accessing help and support can feel daunting, but well done in taking the first step. Working as an humanistic/integrative counsellor, I provide a safe professional space for us to work together to address your issues, needs and goals.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. I have considerable experience of providing support and therapy for many different issues to a diverse range of people. Accessing help and support can feel daunting, but well done in taking the first step. Working as an humanistic/integrative counsellor, I provide a safe professional space for us to work together to address your issues, needs and goals.
I'm Kayleigh an Art Psychotherapist working in Leeds city centre.
You don’t need to be an artist to start creating. Art therapy is trauma informed and bottom up, meaning we follow cues from the body, helping you to gently process stuck emotions. Creativity can be a powerful bridge towards healing and acceptance. I take an integrative approach, drawing from different approaches, including humanist, jungian and relational.
I'm Kayleigh an Art Psychotherapist working in Leeds city centre.
You don’t need to be an artist to start creating. Art therapy is trauma informed and bottom up, meaning we follow cues from the body, helping you to gently process stuck emotions. Creativity can be a powerful bridge towards healing and acceptance. I take an integrative approach, drawing from different approaches, including humanist, jungian and relational.
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How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.