Available Counselling in Leeds
As an integrative counsellor, I will help you work through whatever issues you bring to our shared space, using the most appropriate therapeutic approach. I recognise that what works for one person might not work for another, and no two people feel the same about what might appear to be a similar ‘thing’ on the outside. After all, you are the expert on you. You have taken the first step, by recognising that you need some help. My practice is called Elpis Therapy - indicating something we all need at times of emotional distress: ‘hope’.
As an integrative counsellor, I will help you work through whatever issues you bring to our shared space, using the most appropriate therapeutic approach. I recognise that what works for one person might not work for another, and no two people feel the same about what might appear to be a similar ‘thing’ on the outside. After all, you are the expert on you. You have taken the first step, by recognising that you need some help. My practice is called Elpis Therapy - indicating something we all need at times of emotional distress: ‘hope’.
You might be holding things together on the outside, but inside, it feels like a lot.
I’m Elizabeth Paterson, a BACP-accredited online therapist. I provide a deeply affirming, open-minded, and collaborative space. Many of my clients are highly adaptive but find themselves dealing with masking, burnout, anxiety, overthinking, or relationship dynamics that feel exhausting. If you often feel a bit out of step with the world's expectations, this is a space where you can let the guard down.
You might be holding things together on the outside, but inside, it feels like a lot.
I’m Elizabeth Paterson, a BACP-accredited online therapist. I provide a deeply affirming, open-minded, and collaborative space. Many of my clients are highly adaptive but find themselves dealing with masking, burnout, anxiety, overthinking, or relationship dynamics that feel exhausting. If you often feel a bit out of step with the world's expectations, this is a space where you can let the guard down.
I am available evenings via online and telephone.
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? Our upbringing, cultural background or significant life events can affect the way we view ourselves and how we respond to our world. Sometimes we can become overwhelmed by our own self limiting beliefs and destructive patterns. Counselling provides a safe space for you to be heard and be accepted. This is a therapeutic relationship where you are supported to understand yourself and empowers you to choose the path which will help you to flourish.
I am available evenings via online and telephone.
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? Our upbringing, cultural background or significant life events can affect the way we view ourselves and how we respond to our world. Sometimes we can become overwhelmed by our own self limiting beliefs and destructive patterns. Counselling provides a safe space for you to be heard and be accepted. This is a therapeutic relationship where you are supported to understand yourself and empowers you to choose the path which will help you to flourish.
I am available week days, evenings and some weekends.
You may be feeling anxious, low in mood or overwhelmed by stress. Perhaps relationships feel strained, family dynamics are difficult, or past experiences continue to affect your confidence and sense of self. You might not have clear answers yet, only a sense that something needs to change. Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect and begin to understand what is happening for you.
I am available week days, evenings and some weekends.
You may be feeling anxious, low in mood or overwhelmed by stress. Perhaps relationships feel strained, family dynamics are difficult, or past experiences continue to affect your confidence and sense of self. You might not have clear answers yet, only a sense that something needs to change. Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect and begin to understand what is happening for you.
I'm available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, between 10:00 - 16:00.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to deal with life changes, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or other stresses. Choosing to start counselling can be the first step towards creating meaningful change in your life and getting a deeper understanding of yourself.
I'm available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, between 10:00 - 16:00.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to deal with life changes, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or other stresses. Choosing to start counselling can be the first step towards creating meaningful change in your life and getting a deeper understanding of yourself.
I have availability Tuesday to Thursday
Hi I'm Grace, a qualified and registered Counsellor. I offer one-to-one and couples counselling to adults. If you're here, chances are you're looking for help...You may be struggling with a personal issue and feeling that something has to change. You might be feeling anxious and alone with your problem and wondering if anyone will understand. Maybe a recent loss or life change has left you feeling like you cannot cope. Or perhaps experiences from your past are affecting your ability to live your life fully today.
I have availability Tuesday to Thursday
Hi I'm Grace, a qualified and registered Counsellor. I offer one-to-one and couples counselling to adults. If you're here, chances are you're looking for help...You may be struggling with a personal issue and feeling that something has to change. You might be feeling anxious and alone with your problem and wondering if anyone will understand. Maybe a recent loss or life change has left you feeling like you cannot cope. Or perhaps experiences from your past are affecting your ability to live your life fully today.
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.
You might turn to therapy for a number of reasons: having faced a life-changing event: trauma, bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or low self- esteem. You may struggle with functioning day to day, or feel overwhelmed by feelings and emotions that you don’t understand. Past life events can also negatively impact your life in the present, or you may struggle to connect with others and feel isolated. Perhaps you feel as though no one really listens, or understands what you are going through. This is where confidential help, guidance and support in the form of therapy could be the answer.
You might turn to therapy for a number of reasons: having faced a life-changing event: trauma, bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or low self- esteem. You may struggle with functioning day to day, or feel overwhelmed by feelings and emotions that you don’t understand. Past life events can also negatively impact your life in the present, or you may struggle to connect with others and feel isolated. Perhaps you feel as though no one really listens, or understands what you are going through. This is where confidential help, guidance and support in the form of therapy could be the answer.
Are you someone who has struggled to find a genuinely safe, understanding and inclusive therapeutic or reflective space? Or have not yet found a professional who actually demonstrates having the expertise they tell you about? Are you still on the fence about taking that step forward? I understand.
I have successfully helped many people who have felt anxious or hopeless about change. I have also worked with people who felt misguided or even harmed by social media advice, previous therapy or their workplace.
Are you someone who has struggled to find a genuinely safe, understanding and inclusive therapeutic or reflective space? Or have not yet found a professional who actually demonstrates having the expertise they tell you about? Are you still on the fence about taking that step forward? I understand.
I have successfully helped many people who have felt anxious or hopeless about change. I have also worked with people who felt misguided or even harmed by social media advice, previous therapy or their workplace.
Hi, I'm Carolina. Most people I work with aren't sure exactly what they need when they first get in touch. They just know something feels off. Maybe anxiety is making it hard to switch off, sleep, or feel present. Maybe low mood has gradually taken hold and things that used to feel manageable no longer do. Maybe life has shifted — a move, a relationship change, a new role — and you're left feeling unsettled, lost, or unlike yourself.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't need a diagnosis or a clear goal to begin. We can explore that together.
Hi, I'm Carolina. Most people I work with aren't sure exactly what they need when they first get in touch. They just know something feels off. Maybe anxiety is making it hard to switch off, sleep, or feel present. Maybe low mood has gradually taken hold and things that used to feel manageable no longer do. Maybe life has shifted — a move, a relationship change, a new role — and you're left feeling unsettled, lost, or unlike yourself.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't need a diagnosis or a clear goal to begin. We can explore that together.
Navigating personal crisis, life transitions, or family difficulties requires time and reflection. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I support children, young people, students, and families who may be facing a complex range of difficulties. Rather than offering quick fixes, I provide a space to explore complex internal dynamics, relational patterns, and underlying distress. If you feel ready to begin thinking about the root of your challenges, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy can help.
Navigating personal crisis, life transitions, or family difficulties requires time and reflection. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I support children, young people, students, and families who may be facing a complex range of difficulties. Rather than offering quick fixes, I provide a space to explore complex internal dynamics, relational patterns, and underlying distress. If you feel ready to begin thinking about the root of your challenges, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy can help.
Sessions are available now to fit around your busy schedule.
Hi, I'm Vanya.
If you're feeling stuck, confused, or standing at a crossroads and not sure which way to turn, please know you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm here for adults who feel invisible, lonely, or unheard in their daily lives and relationships. If you are carrying the heavy weight of grief, a cancer diagnosis, family conflict, or intense work stress, I want to give you a space where you can finally be seen and heard. Together, we can find a way forward through the overwhelm.
Sessions are available now to fit around your busy schedule.
Hi, I'm Vanya.
If you're feeling stuck, confused, or standing at a crossroads and not sure which way to turn, please know you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm here for adults who feel invisible, lonely, or unheard in their daily lives and relationships. If you are carrying the heavy weight of grief, a cancer diagnosis, family conflict, or intense work stress, I want to give you a space where you can finally be seen and heard. Together, we can find a way forward through the overwhelm.
Hi, I’m Sam, a Children’s Creative Counsellor. I bring sunshine into the lives of children, young people, and families. As a Person-Centred Counsellor and registered member of the BACP, I understand how important it is for young people to feel safe, seen, and heard. Whether your child is dealing with school anxieties, family changes, or just the ups and downs of growing up, I offer a supportive, confidential space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings freely. I'm here to help guide them through their challenges with care and understanding.
Hi, I’m Sam, a Children’s Creative Counsellor. I bring sunshine into the lives of children, young people, and families. As a Person-Centred Counsellor and registered member of the BACP, I understand how important it is for young people to feel safe, seen, and heard. Whether your child is dealing with school anxieties, family changes, or just the ups and downs of growing up, I offer a supportive, confidential space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings freely. I'm here to help guide them through their challenges with care and understanding.
We currently have availability for new clients, and can offer day and evening appointments.
If you're feeling stuck, low, overwhelmed, or disconnected, West Psychological Services can help. Our team supports people coping with depression, anxiety, dissociation, and PTSD symptoms such as intrusive memories and difficulty trusting others. We'll work with you to understand how your past may be shaping your relationships and how you see yourself. With personal experience of a late ADHD diagnosis, our director Jo is passionate about supporting those who are neurodivergent or exploring whether ADHD may be relevant. We also offer a range of assessments to help you understand yourself, including ADHD and PTSD assessments.
We currently have availability for new clients, and can offer day and evening appointments.
If you're feeling stuck, low, overwhelmed, or disconnected, West Psychological Services can help. Our team supports people coping with depression, anxiety, dissociation, and PTSD symptoms such as intrusive memories and difficulty trusting others. We'll work with you to understand how your past may be shaping your relationships and how you see yourself. With personal experience of a late ADHD diagnosis, our director Jo is passionate about supporting those who are neurodivergent or exploring whether ADHD may be relevant. We also offer a range of assessments to help you understand yourself, including ADHD and PTSD assessments.
I Work with a number of issues. Depression Addiction Grief Relationship issues, anxiety stress. I offer couple counselling I am accredited with 21 years experience, I teach counselling and keep up to date with my work. I offer excellent Addiction therapy offering extensive experience and knowledge about alcoholism and drug addiction. I work in a confidential manner giving my clients the support needed to get results. I integrate my therapies using a variety of methods. Person centred Psychodynamic Cognitive Behaviour, EMDR, TA, Gestalts', I use what model is best for the clients issues. Call, text or email me for an appointment.
I Work with a number of issues. Depression Addiction Grief Relationship issues, anxiety stress. I offer couple counselling I am accredited with 21 years experience, I teach counselling and keep up to date with my work. I offer excellent Addiction therapy offering extensive experience and knowledge about alcoholism and drug addiction. I work in a confidential manner giving my clients the support needed to get results. I integrate my therapies using a variety of methods. Person centred Psychodynamic Cognitive Behaviour, EMDR, TA, Gestalts', I use what model is best for the clients issues. Call, text or email me for an appointment.
I’m Lucy (she/her), a person-centred psychotherapist. I provide counselling support for young people (12–18) and adults. I have extensive experience in supporting clients through a wide range of issues and experiences. I believe therapy should be tailored to you, so I take a collaborative and flexible approach. I work from a person-centred foundation, drawing on a variety of therapeutic methods and tools to suit your preferences and goals. I offer a space that is relaxed and supportive, where you can speak openly, understanding your emotions, behaviours and thoughts. Real change becomes possible through connection and reflection.
I’m Lucy (she/her), a person-centred psychotherapist. I provide counselling support for young people (12–18) and adults. I have extensive experience in supporting clients through a wide range of issues and experiences. I believe therapy should be tailored to you, so I take a collaborative and flexible approach. I work from a person-centred foundation, drawing on a variety of therapeutic methods and tools to suit your preferences and goals. I offer a space that is relaxed and supportive, where you can speak openly, understanding your emotions, behaviours and thoughts. Real change becomes possible through connection and reflection.
I am available all day on Mondays and most evenings in the week.
We can find it difficult to cope with our thoughts, feelings or life experiences and need someone to talk to. Counselling can give you the space and time to explore these issues, and work towards a healthy mindset. Whatever challenges you are facing, you are not alone. We will work together to explore your needs and how to meet them.
I am available all day on Mondays and most evenings in the week.
We can find it difficult to cope with our thoughts, feelings or life experiences and need someone to talk to. Counselling can give you the space and time to explore these issues, and work towards a healthy mindset. Whatever challenges you are facing, you are not alone. We will work together to explore your needs and how to meet them.
Do you feel like you're constantly holding everything together, but underneath you're exhausted? Perhaps you're overwhelmed, burnt out, or struggling to understand why life feels harder than it 'should'. You're wondering if neurodivergence could be part of the picture or simply know that something needs to change. I offer warm, compassionate, inclusive therapy for adults and young people. My approach is gentle and collaborative. Together, we can make sense of what you're experiencing and understand your patterns If this feels familiar, get in touch for a conversation about how I could support you.
Do you feel like you're constantly holding everything together, but underneath you're exhausted? Perhaps you're overwhelmed, burnt out, or struggling to understand why life feels harder than it 'should'. You're wondering if neurodivergence could be part of the picture or simply know that something needs to change. I offer warm, compassionate, inclusive therapy for adults and young people. My approach is gentle and collaborative. Together, we can make sense of what you're experiencing and understand your patterns If this feels familiar, get in touch for a conversation about how I could support you.
Clients come to me for support with a number of issues such as anxiety, neurodiversity struggles, relationship & sexual issues.
I also specialise in working with Breast Cancer, terminal illness and grief (be it about yourself, or dealing with a loved one's diagnosis).
Due to my longstanding corporate HR background, many clients also work with me to address work related issues such as confidence, imposter syndrome, toxic workplace relationships, low self esteem and exploring career potential. I am also accredited to use a number of psychometric tools which can provide additional solutions for clients to take away.
Clients come to me for support with a number of issues such as anxiety, neurodiversity struggles, relationship & sexual issues.
I also specialise in working with Breast Cancer, terminal illness and grief (be it about yourself, or dealing with a loved one's diagnosis).
Due to my longstanding corporate HR background, many clients also work with me to address work related issues such as confidence, imposter syndrome, toxic workplace relationships, low self esteem and exploring career potential. I am also accredited to use a number of psychometric tools which can provide additional solutions for clients to take away.
Sessions are available face to face, online, or by phone, depending on what works best for you.
As a registered Counsellor with years of experience, I support clients with anxiety, grief, stress, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and couples counselling, trauma, anger, and addictions. My approach is collaborative and empathetic, offering a confidential space where you can explore your feelings and experiences openly.
Sessions are available face to face, online, or by phone, depending on what works best for you.
As a registered Counsellor with years of experience, I support clients with anxiety, grief, stress, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and couples counselling, trauma, anger, and addictions. My approach is collaborative and empathetic, offering a confidential space where you can explore your feelings and experiences openly.
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