Attachment-based Counselling in Leeds
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.
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.
How The Light Gets In is a counselling and therapy service for Adults located in Leeds City Centre.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, going through a tough time, or simply in need of space to reflect, I can help.
Maybe you’re worried that there’s ‘something wrong’ with you and feel like everyone else has it all sorted? Maybe you feel like your problems aren’t ‘bad enough’? Don’t let this fear hold you back from seeking help.
How The Light Gets In is a counselling and therapy service for Adults located in Leeds City Centre.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, going through a tough time, or simply in need of space to reflect, I can help.
Maybe you’re worried that there’s ‘something wrong’ with you and feel like everyone else has it all sorted? Maybe you feel like your problems aren’t ‘bad enough’? Don’t let this fear hold you back from seeking help.
Hi and welcome! My name is Faiza Abbasi (she/her), a registered psychotherapist and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), holding a postgraduate diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
My practice is an all-inclusive practice that embraces and values clients from all walks of life, honouring diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious, spiritual and non-religious backgrounds. I believe that every individual’s story is unique and deserving of respect. It is a privilege to be a witness in my clients journey, stand alongside them, and provide support as they work toward healing and personal growth.
Hi and welcome! My name is Faiza Abbasi (she/her), a registered psychotherapist and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), holding a postgraduate diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
My practice is an all-inclusive practice that embraces and values clients from all walks of life, honouring diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious, spiritual and non-religious backgrounds. I believe that every individual’s story is unique and deserving of respect. It is a privilege to be a witness in my clients journey, stand alongside them, and provide support as they work toward healing and personal growth.
Life can be hard sometimes — especially when you're feeling anxious, low, stuck, or unsure where to turn. Whether you're facing relationship difficulties, burnout, grief, or a sense that something just isn’t right, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what's going on and begin to make sense of things at your own pace. Therapy can be a space for reflection, healing, and change — and I’ll be alongside you as we find a way forward together.
Life can be hard sometimes — especially when you're feeling anxious, low, stuck, or unsure where to turn. Whether you're facing relationship difficulties, burnout, grief, or a sense that something just isn’t right, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what's going on and begin to make sense of things at your own pace. Therapy can be a space for reflection, healing, and change — and I’ll be alongside you as we find a way forward together.
Debbie Clements MA. Snr.acrd, Trans, Queer, LGBT+
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
Senior accredited specialist Psychotherapist (and Supervisor) with over 15 yrs experience delivering therapy and 25yrs in wider mental health support.
Are you LGBT+? Queer? Trans? Coming out/transitioning? Polyamorous/in an open relationship? Questioning your identity/life direction?
Maybe you're facing a challenging work, health or relationship issue?
Perhaps you're struggling with low mood, self-worth, anxiety, grief?
I offer a welcoming, listening ear, an exploratory collaborative approach to help you gain clarity, relief and find ways forward with the issues that are troubling you. Phone or Video sessions available.
Senior accredited specialist Psychotherapist (and Supervisor) with over 15 yrs experience delivering therapy and 25yrs in wider mental health support.
Are you LGBT+? Queer? Trans? Coming out/transitioning? Polyamorous/in an open relationship? Questioning your identity/life direction?
Maybe you're facing a challenging work, health or relationship issue?
Perhaps you're struggling with low mood, self-worth, anxiety, grief?
I offer a welcoming, listening ear, an exploratory collaborative approach to help you gain clarity, relief and find ways forward with the issues that are troubling you. Phone or Video sessions available.
My name is James (Jim) Hoskinson. I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist, having qualified in 2011. My broad clinical experience enables me to work effectively with adults, young people, and children. In doing so, my diverse mix of additional post-qualification training allows me to work with clients on a wide range of psychological matters. I can help you to move on from the past, so that you can regain meaningful focus on the present whilst you build for a purposeful and fulfilling future. For further information, please visit my website: (www.mindsmatterpsychology.com).
My name is James (Jim) Hoskinson. I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist, having qualified in 2011. My broad clinical experience enables me to work effectively with adults, young people, and children. In doing so, my diverse mix of additional post-qualification training allows me to work with clients on a wide range of psychological matters. I can help you to move on from the past, so that you can regain meaningful focus on the present whilst you build for a purposeful and fulfilling future. For further information, please visit my website: (www.mindsmatterpsychology.com).
Hi my name is Kiran, I am a British born fully qualified multilingual counsellor. I have 18 years experience of working in an educational environment and 16 yrs of Counselling experience. I have a good understanding of daily stresses which can cause people anxieties and other health issues. I provide counselling sessions for issues listed above and more. I am able to offer Counselling in English, Punjabi, Hindi & Urdu I believe counselling is a joint venture between the client and counsellor, this relationship is fundamentally important to allow you to experience growth and change, that we all go through in our lifetime.
Hi my name is Kiran, I am a British born fully qualified multilingual counsellor. I have 18 years experience of working in an educational environment and 16 yrs of Counselling experience. I have a good understanding of daily stresses which can cause people anxieties and other health issues. I provide counselling sessions for issues listed above and more. I am able to offer Counselling in English, Punjabi, Hindi & Urdu I believe counselling is a joint venture between the client and counsellor, this relationship is fundamentally important to allow you to experience growth and change, that we all go through in our lifetime.
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR and Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist. I provide evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation (sense making) and intervention to adults experiencing difficulties such as trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional distress. I provide bespoke therapy to support you in making sense of, and addressing the difficulties that prompted you to seek therapy. I utilise schema, EMDR and psychodynamic approaches as well as traditional CBT methods, I am the co-developer of: privatepsychotherapyyorkshire
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR and Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist. I provide evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation (sense making) and intervention to adults experiencing difficulties such as trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional distress. I provide bespoke therapy to support you in making sense of, and addressing the difficulties that prompted you to seek therapy. I utilise schema, EMDR and psychodynamic approaches as well as traditional CBT methods, I am the co-developer of: privatepsychotherapyyorkshire
I help those who seek clarity about their situation, through discussion of the challenges. Viewing issues from multiple perspectives, including evidence based models helps you to get things more in perspective, more malleable, and more manageable. I see to your needs & provide resources as you transition, while we face issues together, & grow your capacity to journey beyond me. This may involve an exploration of the past, or practical focus on here & now strategies & approaches, which influence the map of your life journey you are carving.
I help those who seek clarity about their situation, through discussion of the challenges. Viewing issues from multiple perspectives, including evidence based models helps you to get things more in perspective, more malleable, and more manageable. I see to your needs & provide resources as you transition, while we face issues together, & grow your capacity to journey beyond me. This may involve an exploration of the past, or practical focus on here & now strategies & approaches, which influence the map of your life journey you are carving.
I am a practitioner psychologist with nearly 10 years of experience working in the independent sector. I offer psychological interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches. My specialist area of interest and skill set is working with people who have experienced trauma, which is the centre of my day to day work. In addition to offering private therapy, I am also the lead psychologist for an independent hospital which offers assessment and treatment for women and gender diverse individuals with complex mental health needs.
I am a practitioner psychologist with nearly 10 years of experience working in the independent sector. I offer psychological interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches. My specialist area of interest and skill set is working with people who have experienced trauma, which is the centre of my day to day work. In addition to offering private therapy, I am also the lead psychologist for an independent hospital which offers assessment and treatment for women and gender diverse individuals with complex mental health needs.
I wonder what brings you here today? Maybe you are at quarter or midlife and desire change or meaning. Is the pressure and strain of "doing it on your own" or "holding it all in" is getting too much? Perhaps your relationships keep following the same painful scripts- maybe another pair of eyes and compassionate presence will help? Compulsions or addictions might be offering short term relief but long term shame and anxiety- do you yearn to bring them into honest and caring dialogue?
I'm ready to hear from you and about you. Taster sessions £15, ongoing fee is £50-90 (sliding scale)
I wonder what brings you here today? Maybe you are at quarter or midlife and desire change or meaning. Is the pressure and strain of "doing it on your own" or "holding it all in" is getting too much? Perhaps your relationships keep following the same painful scripts- maybe another pair of eyes and compassionate presence will help? Compulsions or addictions might be offering short term relief but long term shame and anxiety- do you yearn to bring them into honest and caring dialogue?
I'm ready to hear from you and about you. Taster sessions £15, ongoing fee is £50-90 (sliding scale)
Are you finding Motherhood to be harder than you imagined?
You might have concerns about low mood or feelings of anxiety, anger and rage.
Do you have a harsh inner voice and want help being kinder to yourself?
Perhaps you had a stressful or traumatic birth.
Have you experienced the heartbreak of infertility or loss on your journey?
You might be a Mum of older children, struggling to juggle life and hold the mental load of everyone.
You could be experiencing the difficulties we face due to the hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or you may be transitioning through perimenopause and menopause.
Feel free to email or text.
Are you finding Motherhood to be harder than you imagined?
You might have concerns about low mood or feelings of anxiety, anger and rage.
Do you have a harsh inner voice and want help being kinder to yourself?
Perhaps you had a stressful or traumatic birth.
Have you experienced the heartbreak of infertility or loss on your journey?
You might be a Mum of older children, struggling to juggle life and hold the mental load of everyone.
You could be experiencing the difficulties we face due to the hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or you may be transitioning through perimenopause and menopause.
Feel free to email or text.
I have over 15 years experience of working with both adults and children and I seek to offer a safe and warm and confidential space to explore and process in the your own time. I adhere to the BACP ethical framework.
Initially, I offer an assessment to understand what issues you would like to explore and any goals you might have for our work together. However, this initial assessment is a guide for us and as our therapeutic relationship develops the themes and goals can evolve and change. We can regularly review these throughout our work.
I have over 15 years experience of working with both adults and children and I seek to offer a safe and warm and confidential space to explore and process in the your own time. I adhere to the BACP ethical framework.
Initially, I offer an assessment to understand what issues you would like to explore and any goals you might have for our work together. However, this initial assessment is a guide for us and as our therapeutic relationship develops the themes and goals can evolve and change. We can regularly review these throughout our work.
Are you feeling, unsettled, overwhelmed or facing things that are difficult to think about on our own? This may be something in your past or something that is very current.
Together we can explore these difficulties and gain insight and understanding to bring clarity and a greater sense of peace. You are assured of a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever your difficulty, leading to personal growth through a deeper understanding, acceptance, and change.
Talking to people close to us may feel difficult and often working with a therapist can help you to see a clearer path to your future.
Are you feeling, unsettled, overwhelmed or facing things that are difficult to think about on our own? This may be something in your past or something that is very current.
Together we can explore these difficulties and gain insight and understanding to bring clarity and a greater sense of peace. You are assured of a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever your difficulty, leading to personal growth through a deeper understanding, acceptance, and change.
Talking to people close to us may feel difficult and often working with a therapist can help you to see a clearer path to your future.
I offer a space to talk, giving you time out to reflect and to explore self-development. As an Integrative Relational Therapeutic Counsellor, I draw on different models of therapy including Psychodynamic, Systemic, Interpersonal Process, CBT, Transactional Analysis amongst others in supporting you to reach your desired goals to maximise your full potentials. Meaning, you will find my approach friendly, empowering and conversational in style. I take great care in ensuring that you feel safe, respected and valued. I offer flexibility of short or long term therapy as tailored round your needs. I adhere to the ethics & codes of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
I offer a space to talk, giving you time out to reflect and to explore self-development. As an Integrative Relational Therapeutic Counsellor, I draw on different models of therapy including Psychodynamic, Systemic, Interpersonal Process, CBT, Transactional Analysis amongst others in supporting you to reach your desired goals to maximise your full potentials. Meaning, you will find my approach friendly, empowering and conversational in style. I take great care in ensuring that you feel safe, respected and valued. I offer flexibility of short or long term therapy as tailored round your needs. I adhere to the ethics & codes of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
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.
I am a therapist specialising in kink-aware and sex-positive support for individuals, couples, and those in open or polyamorous relationships. No matter how you identify or the structure of your relationship, we will address issues like breakdowns in sexual relationships, loss of desire, mismatched libido, painful intercourse, erectile dysfunction, performance anxiety, or questions about your sexual identity.
In addition, I provide support for sexual violence and complex trauma, and I help you reclaim your sexual wellbeing after trauma.
I am a therapist specialising in kink-aware and sex-positive support for individuals, couples, and those in open or polyamorous relationships. No matter how you identify or the structure of your relationship, we will address issues like breakdowns in sexual relationships, loss of desire, mismatched libido, painful intercourse, erectile dysfunction, performance anxiety, or questions about your sexual identity.
In addition, I provide support for sexual violence and complex trauma, and I help you reclaim your sexual wellbeing after trauma.
My goal is to help clients find more peace and joy through understanding, acceptance and change.
We all go through difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences that impact how we think and feel. I work with clients to talk through these experiences in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Together, we can identify how your unique experiences influence how you think and feel about yourself, others and the world around you.
We will work to challenge and change behaviours and thoughts that you want to leave behind whilst learning how to cultivate more peace and joy in day to day living – something we all deserve more of!
My goal is to help clients find more peace and joy through understanding, acceptance and change.
We all go through difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences that impact how we think and feel. I work with clients to talk through these experiences in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Together, we can identify how your unique experiences influence how you think and feel about yourself, others and the world around you.
We will work to challenge and change behaviours and thoughts that you want to leave behind whilst learning how to cultivate more peace and joy in day to day living – something we all deserve more of!
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to choose a therapist? Maybe you are experiencing grief that is all consuming? At times it can be scary to feel so intensely so you need someone that can help you make sense and navigate your feelings and emotions? Or perhaps you are going through changes and transformation which leaves you feeling alone and lost in this new way of being? Looking for someone who can be a witness to who you are becoming? Are you the someone that struggles in relationships and always attracts the same kind of person? Do you need therapist that will show you how to build fulfilling relationship and end those patterns?
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to choose a therapist? Maybe you are experiencing grief that is all consuming? At times it can be scary to feel so intensely so you need someone that can help you make sense and navigate your feelings and emotions? Or perhaps you are going through changes and transformation which leaves you feeling alone and lost in this new way of being? Looking for someone who can be a witness to who you are becoming? Are you the someone that struggles in relationships and always attracts the same kind of person? Do you need therapist that will show you how to build fulfilling relationship and end those patterns?
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.