Counselling for Children in Leeds
I work with adults, children and young people.
Are you struggling with anxiety? overwhelm? or stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviours? Maybe you’ve experienced a bereavement or trauma and you’re finding it difficult to cope. The thought of talking about how you’re feeling can be daunting, but I am empathetic, insightful and ready to listen, so you can feel truly heard. I can offer you the support you need within a confidential and judgement free space. Finding the right counsellor is crucial, as building a strong therapeutic relationship is key in helping you feel comfortable enough to fully open up and explore your concerns. Please click on my website link.
I work with adults, children and young people.
Are you struggling with anxiety? overwhelm? or stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviours? Maybe you’ve experienced a bereavement or trauma and you’re finding it difficult to cope. The thought of talking about how you’re feeling can be daunting, but I am empathetic, insightful and ready to listen, so you can feel truly heard. I can offer you the support you need within a confidential and judgement free space. Finding the right counsellor is crucial, as building a strong therapeutic relationship is key in helping you feel comfortable enough to fully open up and explore your concerns. Please click on my website link.
For your children, play and art therapies can enable self-expression in ways that talking may not
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.
For your children, play and art therapies can enable self-expression in ways that talking may not
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.
I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
I have an interest in the assessment and treatment of any difficulties related to problematic life events including traumatic experiences that people may have experienced. I also have lots of experience in working with many different types of mental health problems including anxiety, low mood and overwhelming and difficult emotions.
I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
I have an interest in the assessment and treatment of any difficulties related to problematic life events including traumatic experiences that people may have experienced. I also have lots of experience in working with many different types of mental health problems including anxiety, low mood and overwhelming and difficult emotions.
I specialise in supporting people who suffer with Eating Disorders, Depression and Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, , Addictions, Learning Disabilities, Sexual Assault and Personality disorders.
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I am an Associate Professor in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a practising psychotherapist. With over 25 years of experience, my clinical work focuses on eating disorders and body image, trauma, attachment, neurodiversity (including ADHD), and complex emotional difficulties. I work integratively, drawing on psychodynamic, relational, and creative approaches, and has extensive experience in individual therapy, group work, and clinical supervision.
I specialise in supporting people who suffer with Eating Disorders, Depression and Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, , Addictions, Learning Disabilities, Sexual Assault and Personality disorders.
Welcome.
I am an Associate Professor in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a practising psychotherapist. With over 25 years of experience, my clinical work focuses on eating disorders and body image, trauma, attachment, neurodiversity (including ADHD), and complex emotional difficulties. I work integratively, drawing on psychodynamic, relational, and creative approaches, and has extensive experience in individual therapy, group work, and clinical supervision.
Hi, my name is Juna Brookes, I am a BACP-accredited counsellor and qualified EMDR Therapist for adults, children, and teenagers in Horsforth, Leeds.
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Hi, my name is Juna Brookes, I am a BACP-accredited counsellor and qualified EMDR Therapist for adults, children, and teenagers in Horsforth, Leeds.
Please Google my name to see the reviews of my previous clients.
My particular areas of interest are trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
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.
My particular areas of interest are trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
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.
Do you feel on high alert, experience anxiety, depression, maybe have racing thoughts, don't feel good enough and struggling to sleep. I can help you to feel calmer, lighter more connected to others, confident as well as feeling more in control. Life can feel so exhausting when you are overwhelmed. I understand that sense of confusion, isolation, feeling lost with how to be ‘strong’, be enough.
Together we can work on reducing the impact of distressing thoughts, reducing feelings of overwhelm and manage any self harm or suicidal thoughts and feelings. I will be beside you as you learn more about yourself and what you need.
Do you feel on high alert, experience anxiety, depression, maybe have racing thoughts, don't feel good enough and struggling to sleep. I can help you to feel calmer, lighter more connected to others, confident as well as feeling more in control. Life can feel so exhausting when you are overwhelmed. I understand that sense of confusion, isolation, feeling lost with how to be ‘strong’, be enough.
Together we can work on reducing the impact of distressing thoughts, reducing feelings of overwhelm and manage any self harm or suicidal thoughts and feelings. I will be beside you as you learn more about yourself and what you need.
I have successfully supported adults, children and young people to find their own solutions for overcoming unhealthy beliefs and behaviours.
Reaching out for help takes courage, particularly if your self-esteem and confidence are low. But, if you want to make changes in your life then you may need support. People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons; anxiety, relationship issues, depression, bereavement, trauma etc. Perhaps you feel inhibited, have unhealthy patterns of behaviour or your emotions may be hijacking your ability to respond and keep perspective. Whatever the reason, the chances are you are feeling deeply distressed. You don’t have to keep struggling alone. Together we can work out what is causing you to feel threatened, overwhelmed or empty.
I have successfully supported adults, children and young people to find their own solutions for overcoming unhealthy beliefs and behaviours.
Reaching out for help takes courage, particularly if your self-esteem and confidence are low. But, if you want to make changes in your life then you may need support. People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons; anxiety, relationship issues, depression, bereavement, trauma etc. Perhaps you feel inhibited, have unhealthy patterns of behaviour or your emotions may be hijacking your ability to respond and keep perspective. Whatever the reason, the chances are you are feeling deeply distressed. You don’t have to keep struggling alone. Together we can work out what is causing you to feel threatened, overwhelmed or empty.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT) offering a professional, collaborative and confidential service to Children, Young People, Families and Adults
Following this, I completed the MSc in CBT with the specialist training in CBT for Children and Young People (CYP) in 2014. I have continued to draw on my clinical practise whilst also training on the MSc in CBT-Third wave approaches, for example, Compassionate Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and CBT-Mindfulness.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT) offering a professional, collaborative and confidential service to Children, Young People, Families and Adults
Following this, I completed the MSc in CBT with the specialist training in CBT for Children and Young People (CYP) in 2014. I have continued to draw on my clinical practise whilst also training on the MSc in CBT-Third wave approaches, for example, Compassionate Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and CBT-Mindfulness.
If you or your child are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or misunderstood, especially in relation to ADHD, autism or emotional regulation, you’re not alone.
I’m a qualified therapist working with both children and adults. My approach is gentle, person centred and flexible, adapting to your needs and pace.
Alongside my professional training, I bring lived experience as a parent of autistic and ADHD young people, as well as a background in teaching. This helps me support both individuals and families.
If you or your child are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or misunderstood, especially in relation to ADHD, autism or emotional regulation, you’re not alone.
I’m a qualified therapist working with both children and adults. My approach is gentle, person centred and flexible, adapting to your needs and pace.
Alongside my professional training, I bring lived experience as a parent of autistic and ADHD young people, as well as a background in teaching. This helps me support both individuals and families.
Hi, I’m Sam, a Children’s Creative Counsellor.
With over 25 years of experience, I know the value of a caring, creative approach. I’m not your typical counsellor, fun, laughter, and play are central to my sessions. My own childhood trauma taught me the importance of a safe space to share, and I bring that understanding into every session to help children feel comfortable and able to trust.
Hi, I’m Sam, a Children’s Creative Counsellor.
With over 25 years of experience, I know the value of a caring, creative approach. I’m not your typical counsellor, fun, laughter, and play are central to my sessions. My own childhood trauma taught me the importance of a safe space to share, and I bring that understanding into every session to help children feel comfortable and able to trust.
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 offer both trauma informed and trauma focussed therapy - Trauma focussed work may be helpful for people who have experienced or witnessed specific traumatic events. I have significant experience of working with children and adults who have experienced sexual abuse and complex and traumatic bereavement. I am also experienced in working with Domestic abuse.
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 offer both trauma informed and trauma focussed therapy - Trauma focussed work may be helpful for people who have experienced or witnessed specific traumatic events. I have significant experience of working with children and adults who have experienced sexual abuse and complex and traumatic bereavement. I am also experienced in working with Domestic abuse.
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.
Much of my experience has been supporting children and young people, including 10 years as a school therapist for a well-being charity. 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 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.
Much of my experience has been supporting children and young people, including 10 years as a school therapist for a well-being charity. 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 have thirteen years of experience working in mental health in public and charity sector with adults and children.
At Fenix CBT we specialise in CBT/DBT therapy specifically adapted to Autistic/ADHD adults, children and young people, OCD (ERP) and PTSD. We can also help if you are struggling with other forms of anxiety or depression. In addition to myself, we also have a team of experienced associate therapists with immediate availability for online and face- sessions.
I have thirteen years of experience working in mental health in public and charity sector with adults and children.
At Fenix CBT we specialise in CBT/DBT therapy specifically adapted to Autistic/ADHD adults, children and young people, OCD (ERP) and PTSD. We can also help if you are struggling with other forms of anxiety or depression. In addition to myself, we also have a team of experienced associate therapists with immediate availability for online and face- sessions.
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.
I am here to support you through difficult period in your professional or personal life.
Are you struggling to cope due to stresses at work and/or home?
Perhaps you have a new role or a baby!
The ongoing demands of work, personal relationships and/or family responsibilities may be reducing your energy levels.
By introducing positive and solution focused support. I can help you work through these difficult times.
I am here to support you through difficult period in your professional or personal life.
Are you struggling to cope due to stresses at work and/or home?
Perhaps you have a new role or a baby!
The ongoing demands of work, personal relationships and/or family responsibilities may be reducing your energy levels.
By introducing positive and solution focused support. I can help you work through these difficult times.
I am a dedicated and empathetic counsellor with a deep commitment to supporting the emotional wellbeing and personal growth of both adults and young people. My work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. With experience across schools and adult counselling settings, I have developed a versatile and person-centred approach that allows me to adapt to the unique needs of each client.
I am a dedicated and empathetic counsellor with a deep commitment to supporting the emotional wellbeing and personal growth of both adults and young people. My work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. With experience across schools and adult counselling settings, I have developed a versatile and person-centred approach that allows me to adapt to the unique needs of each client.
As a compassionate and experienced therapist, I specialise in supporting children and young people, particularly those navigating neurodivergence, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, low self-esteem, anger, and anxiety.
Every young person is unique, so I tailor my approach to suit their needs. I integrate creative methods like art and play therapy alongside traditional talking therapy. As a neurodivergent therapist, I adapt my work to support neurodivergent clients effectively. I also have specialist training in eating disorders and self-harm.
As a compassionate and experienced therapist, I specialise in supporting children and young people, particularly those navigating neurodivergence, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, low self-esteem, anger, and anxiety.
Every young person is unique, so I tailor my approach to suit their needs. I integrate creative methods like art and play therapy alongside traditional talking therapy. As a neurodivergent therapist, I adapt my work to support neurodivergent clients effectively. I also have specialist training in eating disorders and self-harm.
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.
I work with children and young people or their parents/carers to offer: Individual evidence based psychological therapy; Work with parents & carers; Consultation with other professionals.
Therapies offered:
I integrate approaches from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT); Therapeutic Parenting; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and neurodivergent strategies to meet the needs and presentation of my clients.
I work with children and young people or their parents/carers to offer: Individual evidence based psychological therapy; Work with parents & carers; Consultation with other professionals.
Therapies offered:
I integrate approaches from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT); Therapeutic Parenting; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and neurodivergent strategies to meet the needs and presentation of my clients.
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When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.