Chronic Illness Counselling in Leeds

Do you feel ripped apart and shaken to your core? You don't want to be a burden to your friends and you can't talk to family, it's all so overwhelming. The deepest pit of despair and hurt, mixed emotions, anguish, anger, confusion, barely coping with intense non- stop life changes. Loss of family, partner or treasured friend, sudden or chronic illness , even loss of the person you used to be! Aging, guilt about lifestyle, fear of a new job and moving... the prickly heartache from losing your beloved pet. You don't even have the strength to take the next step, to pull yourself through while trying to reach your old self.

Hello I am Louise and I am a Person Centered Counsellor. You have taken the brave first steps to search for help the easier part is finding somebody you feel comfortable with. I am a caring, friendly and empathetic counsellor with experience with many different clients with a range of issues. I work with people who have confidence and self- esteem issues, depression and anxiety. I have training and experience working with domestic violence, bullying and anger management and have specialist knowledge working with bereavement and chronic illness . I have been interested in relationships issues and help people with communicating needs

Do you need help working through challenges in your life, like health, work, parenting, relationship issues, or trauma? Struggling with the emotional impact of dealing with physical health problems and invisible illness? Need some time and space to explore current or past trauma? I am an empathic, warm, experienced counsellor. I offer a safe, understanding space without judgement, where we look at what is going on for you and what positive changes you want to make. I work in a person centred way, which means we work at your pace on the issues you want to bring.

I believe that in times like these it is only natural to feel anxious and depressed. It is only natural to be emotional. Perhaps you are tired of being made to feel like a problem to be solved? Are you fed up up of people trying to fix you when it is the world that is broken? You might have had a bad experience with therapy in the past? I hear you. As your therapist I will help you learn to recognise what your emotions are trying to tell you. I will help you to make peace with yourself and in doing so allow your self esteem to flourish.

Are you feeling out of sync with the world and other people? You may be going through a bereavement or significant life changes, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, misunderstood or be living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or Long Covid. I can help you reconnect to yourself and others. I can support you with the things that are holding you back as well as help you make more sense of the new world around you. I help you work with the body and mind together - a more effective way to stabilise and rebuild after a traumatic time as well as enable new insights and change - than bringing your pain up over and over again.

Hello. I'm Dr Rachel Attfield, an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I have experience in working with people with a range of psychological issues. For over 15 years, I have worked with people who are living with physical health conditions (including life limiting diagnoses). Such diagnoses can impact how someone feels emotionally and it can be important to think about the interaction between physical and mental health. In addition to this, I have experience working with a range of different presentations, including trauma, OCD , depression and people struggling to make the changes that they want in life.

Are you dealing with challenges in your life and don't know who to turn to? Do you feel unheard? Are you caring for someone and feel alone and forgotten? Maybe suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief or lack of direction? My compassion and support will help you to navigate these challenges and help facilitate personal growth. Offering a safe space where you can explore your feelings, gain self-awareness and develop coping strategies. Working together to understand your goals and our aim will be to improve your wellbeing., helping you to gain clarity, build resilience and improve self-esteem.

Hello, I’m Nicky and I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of concerns. I also specialise in supporting people with physical health conditions and I have been working in NHS cancer services for over 15 years. I have extensive experience of working with people who are living with conditions such as cancer, diabetes, persistent pain, gastrointestinal problems (such as IBS), dermatological issues and also life-limiting illnesses. In addition to this, I also work more generally with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship difficulties and trauma.

Hi - my name is Becky, and I’m passionate about people and supporting them on their own personal journeys, helping them gain clarity around what’s going on in their life, and improving their mental health and wellbeing. I use what’s referred to as a person-centred approach, which is where you are central to the process of therapy. I create a safe, calm, and impartial environment to help you identify and explore the challenges you face, develop a better understanding of your situation, and facilitate change to deal with this in the future.

I offer a compassionate and supportive space to work towards goals of effectively handling difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences. I support clients to gain a deeper insight into what is most important and meaningful to them, which helps to make significant changes, fostering personal growth and well-being, creating a rich and values-focused life. I am committed to creating a therapeutic space that is collaborative and non-judgmental and draws on a number of evidence-based models to best suit the needs of each client allowing them to make sense of their difficulties and adopt new ways to cope.

Hi there and thank you for viewing my profile. I am a Masters Qualified BACP Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist working in Leeds city centre (LS1) and York (YO41). As a therapist I help individuals talk about their feelings, think about their choices and help them to achieve positive changes in their lives through the counselling process. I use an integrative model of counselling & psychotherapy which involves a wide range of counselling theories such as psychodynamic and person-centred therapy.

Are you feeling nervous, anxious or on edge? Are you feeling down, depressed or hopeless? Do you feel stuck chewing over the past or worrying excessively about the future? Maybe you've experienced difficult early life experiences and/or traumas that are holding you back from what you want to be feeling, thinking and doing in the here and now. Maybe you can't quite put your finger on exactly what's happening for you, it might be hard to put into words but know you don't feel so 'okay' at the moment. Or you might have a very clear idea of what the issue is but need a little help navigating through it. This is where I can help.

Hi, You may be struggling at the minute.Be that anxiety, depression, family-issues, grief, feeling overwhelmed or numb .You want help, dignity, and to be heard and respected. Perhaps, you want someone to take the time to really understand what you’re going through. Do you want someone who isn’t going to make assumptions, and isn’t going to judge you and make you feel ashamed? Would you like the care, and dedication of a qualified counsellor to work through your thought, feelings, and emotions?

Hi, my name is Jac. I am a queer, person centred counsellor who specialises in trauma recovery. My service is neurodiverse informed and affirming. Some of the topics I work with are trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, exploring gender or sexuality, bereavement and grief. Sessions can simply be a safe place for you to talk about your thoughts, feeling and experiences but we can also work together to help you develop coping skills, grounding techniques as well as processing and healing from traumatic events.

I am an Analytic Psychotherapist who has worked in the NHS Adult Psychological Services for 30 years and held a successful private practice for over 12 years. My clients are typically aware of repeating patterns, often from childhood ,which de-stabilise intimate relationships.I offer a safe, humane space in which to explore these difficult internal struggles. Many of my clients work with me over a longer term time schedule.I work with people who know they need to change something, even if they are unsure what needs to change. My role is to help you focus in depth on these obstacles to living a happier life.

If you are on this page, it probably means you are a feeling a little stuck and could do with someone to trust, not judge you and listen to you. I can do that. What makes me different, I’ve been there. I’m not going to write paragraphs about me because this is about you. If you’d like to know more about me, please visit my site ww.allanclayton.co.uk “When I stand at the foot of a mountain, I can very rarely see the summit. I put one foot in front of the other and take a step at a time. Before I know it, I’ve conquered that mountain.”

Do you struggle with managing your anxiety, low moods, stress and have fears and confidence issues? Is it making you feel overwhelmed and stuck? I offer a safe, confidential and respectful environment to help you explore these issues. Seeking counselling can be a scary thought and it takes courage to make the first step. With my support, you can make those steps and build on the changes you want. I will provide a confidential, non-judgemental, empathic approach for you to explore these feelings, tailoring that approach in order for you to reach a better place in your life.

Are you struggling with everyday life at the moment, or are you not feeling yourself? Do you have lots of thoughts going round your head and you don’t know what to do about them? Taking some time out to talk to an experienced therapist can really help. Together we can explore your feelings and worries, better understand where they come from and also figure out what changes you could make to help you feel happier. I aim to listen and be truly alongside you throughout the sessions as you talk about anything that you want to bring – be it experiences from the past, things that are happening now, or concerns for the future.

Hi. My name’s Josh. I am a Leeds based Integrative psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor. This means I am not restricted to working in one particular way. So I will adapt the way I work with you to suit you. I work short and long term with adults (18+) in an holistic way, from a humanistic and relational perspective. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, space to pause and reflect on your reasons for choosing to enter therapy, whilst working collaboratively with you towards your hopes for your future self.