Chronic Pain Counselling in Leeds

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Katherine Banner
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, experience anxiety, or feel unheard. I help you explore questions such as: -How can I feel like myself again? How can I build better, more fulfilling relationships? My work focuses on both conscious and unconscious patterns in our lives and relationships, helping you gain a deeper understanding of what may be impacting you. I work with a range of challenges, including high anxiety, depression, and the effects of emotional neglect. I provide practical tools and resources to strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and work with somatic (bodily) trauma responses using EMDR.
I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, experience anxiety, or feel unheard. I help you explore questions such as: -How can I feel like myself again? How can I build better, more fulfilling relationships? My work focuses on both conscious and unconscious patterns in our lives and relationships, helping you gain a deeper understanding of what may be impacting you. I work with a range of challenges, including high anxiety, depression, and the effects of emotional neglect. I provide practical tools and resources to strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and work with somatic (bodily) trauma responses using EMDR.
01325 809265 View 01325 809265
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Kathleen Friel
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Serves Area
I work collaboratively with clients to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space for exploring difficult emotions at your own pace. My approach is mostly person-centred, helping you feel safe and empowered to find your own solutions. I integrate other methods to meet your unique needs and have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. As a queer-friendly therapist, I strive to provide an inclusive and supportive space, welcoming diverse identities. I also aim to create an environment free from oppression and discrimination.
I work collaboratively with clients to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space for exploring difficult emotions at your own pace. My approach is mostly person-centred, helping you feel safe and empowered to find your own solutions. I integrate other methods to meet your unique needs and have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. As a queer-friendly therapist, I strive to provide an inclusive and supportive space, welcoming diverse identities. I also aim to create an environment free from oppression and discrimination.
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Therapy with Lisa Wastney
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly aching beneath the surface. Perhaps you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, shame, guilt, loss, or relational strain — often while holding things together for others. I’m Lisa, an accredited counsellor offering therapy online across the UK and face-to-face from my home in Grimsby. You may want to feel heard, understood, and supported without pressure to perform or explain. Even if your goals feel unclear, something in you knows it’s time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. You don’t need to have it all figured out — just a willingness to begin.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly aching beneath the surface. Perhaps you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, shame, guilt, loss, or relational strain — often while holding things together for others. I’m Lisa, an accredited counsellor offering therapy online across the UK and face-to-face from my home in Grimsby. You may want to feel heard, understood, and supported without pressure to perform or explain. Even if your goals feel unclear, something in you knows it’s time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. You don’t need to have it all figured out — just a willingness to begin.
01472 404410 View 01472 404410
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Michaela Kendall
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
I work in a gentle, integrative way, bringing together psychotherapy and somatic awareness. This can include inner child and parts work, exploring how protective responses developed and how earlier experiences may still be influencing how you feel in your body today. Sessions are paced carefully, supporting regulation, clarity and reconnection.
This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
I work in a gentle, integrative way, bringing together psychotherapy and somatic awareness. This can include inner child and parts work, exploring how protective responses developed and how earlier experiences may still be influencing how you feel in your body today. Sessions are paced carefully, supporting regulation, clarity and reconnection.
01482 736962 View 01482 736962
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Joshua Oliver Jake Corner
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My mission is to provide a compassionate and customised approach to integrative counselling, tailored to meet your specific needs. As an experienced counsellor, I draw from various therapeutic models to ensure that the approach we take together is as unique as you are. I use tools from psychodynamic therapy to explore the past, person-centred techniques for non-directive support, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to tackle problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. At Evolve Health & Wellbeing, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey to healing and growth.
My mission is to provide a compassionate and customised approach to integrative counselling, tailored to meet your specific needs. As an experienced counsellor, I draw from various therapeutic models to ensure that the approach we take together is as unique as you are. I use tools from psychodynamic therapy to explore the past, person-centred techniques for non-directive support, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to tackle problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. At Evolve Health & Wellbeing, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey to healing and growth.
0113 519 3167 View 0113 519 3167
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Louise Knowles
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I offer a supportive space to help you navigate work-based challenges and relationship difficulties. I specialize in supporting individuals in mental health, psychological fields, and education, including academics, students, and professionals. My approach integrates person-centered and Gestalt psychotherapy, alongside executive coaching training, tailored to your needs. With experience in the NHS, third sector, and higher education, I bring a deep understanding of professional and personal challenges. Together, we’ll create positive change and increase your insight.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I offer a supportive space to help you navigate work-based challenges and relationship difficulties. I specialize in supporting individuals in mental health, psychological fields, and education, including academics, students, and professionals. My approach integrates person-centered and Gestalt psychotherapy, alongside executive coaching training, tailored to your needs. With experience in the NHS, third sector, and higher education, I bring a deep understanding of professional and personal challenges. Together, we’ll create positive change and increase your insight.
01724 514338 View 01724 514338
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Still Waters Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be difficult and we all need support at times. Are you feeling lost and unsure of where to turn for help? You might be experiencing issues such as low mood, anxiety or perhaps you feel like you don't fit in anywhere. I have experience in working with a wide range of issues, including depression, identity issues and burn out. I will work with you, at your pace, to help navigate your way through whatever it is that is troubling you. I work in a calm, non judgemental way. I offer both online and in person sessions. In person sessions take place in Acomb, York.
Life can be difficult and we all need support at times. Are you feeling lost and unsure of where to turn for help? You might be experiencing issues such as low mood, anxiety or perhaps you feel like you don't fit in anywhere. I have experience in working with a wide range of issues, including depression, identity issues and burn out. I will work with you, at your pace, to help navigate your way through whatever it is that is troubling you. I work in a calm, non judgemental way. I offer both online and in person sessions. In person sessions take place in Acomb, York.
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Dr Rachel Crane
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, trauma and mind–body health. Are you constantly tense, low in mood, or exhausted from holding everything together? You may look like you’re coping, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. Anxiety can affect your sleep, confidence and relationships, especially alongside long-term health conditions or past experiences that still leave you on edge. I have a particular interest in supporting adults and older people. If you’re tired of pushing through, therapy can help you feel calmer, more in control, and able to move forward.
Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, trauma and mind–body health. Are you constantly tense, low in mood, or exhausted from holding everything together? You may look like you’re coping, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. Anxiety can affect your sleep, confidence and relationships, especially alongside long-term health conditions or past experiences that still leave you on edge. I have a particular interest in supporting adults and older people. If you’re tired of pushing through, therapy can help you feel calmer, more in control, and able to move forward.
01722 449966 View 01722 449966
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Laura West
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Counselling That Fits Your Life. I offer face to face and online counselling sessions to individuals and couples, so you can choose what feels right for you. Counselling gives you the space to make sense of thoughts and feelings that may feel overwhelming, painful, or confusing. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can explore what’s going on, without judgement or pressure. Together, we can begin to understand how past experiences may be affecting your present, and start working towards change that feels right for you. This process often leads to a deeper sense of self-understanding and more clarity in the way forward.
Counselling That Fits Your Life. I offer face to face and online counselling sessions to individuals and couples, so you can choose what feels right for you. Counselling gives you the space to make sense of thoughts and feelings that may feel overwhelming, painful, or confusing. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can explore what’s going on, without judgement or pressure. Together, we can begin to understand how past experiences may be affecting your present, and start working towards change that feels right for you. This process often leads to a deeper sense of self-understanding and more clarity in the way forward.
0113 519 3964 View 0113 519 3964
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Craig Lee - Eating Disorder Therapist
Counsellor, MSc
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You've probably tried to change before, to eat less, eat more "normally" or promise yourself tomorrow will be different, but nothing seems to last for long. You're still stuck with all of the mental noise about food and your body. This isn't a willpower problem or a personality flaw; it's a sign you need specialised support rather than generic advice. I'm a therapist specialising in eating disorders and disordered eating, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, ARFID, OSFED, and body image issues. I work online across the UK and internationally, regardless of whether or not you have a diagnosis.
You've probably tried to change before, to eat less, eat more "normally" or promise yourself tomorrow will be different, but nothing seems to last for long. You're still stuck with all of the mental noise about food and your body. This isn't a willpower problem or a personality flaw; it's a sign you need specialised support rather than generic advice. I'm a therapist specialising in eating disorders and disordered eating, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, ARFID, OSFED, and body image issues. I work online across the UK and internationally, regardless of whether or not you have a diagnosis.
01325 523238 View 01325 523238
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Ruth Netherwood MBACP
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Serves Area
I offer psychotherapeutic counselling and specialise in neurodiversity, relationships, communication, trauma and anxiety. I am a Dr D. Muss registered REWIND trauma therapist, RELATE counsellor and BAPAM Performing Arts Registered practitioner. Every person and experience through your life will affect you. How you process, respond and react to distressing thoughts, relationships, emotions and sensations will be normal for you, but may no longer be helpful. You will receive a non- judgemental, confidential, collaborative safe space to clear the way for reflection, calm, understanding, trust and change, for a happier healthier you.
I offer psychotherapeutic counselling and specialise in neurodiversity, relationships, communication, trauma and anxiety. I am a Dr D. Muss registered REWIND trauma therapist, RELATE counsellor and BAPAM Performing Arts Registered practitioner. Every person and experience through your life will affect you. How you process, respond and react to distressing thoughts, relationships, emotions and sensations will be normal for you, but may no longer be helpful. You will receive a non- judgemental, confidential, collaborative safe space to clear the way for reflection, calm, understanding, trust and change, for a happier healthier you.
01422 411626 View 01422 411626
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Lisa Coleman Counselling Services
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I am an Integrative Practitioner, which means I can blend a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to support you to achieve your goals and/or the focus of your therapy journey. Through psycho-education and appropriate therapy interventions, I will support you to understand where your difficulties originate from, how they are continuing to impacting you in the here and now, so you begin to move forward towards a more emotionally balanced version of yourself. I very much take the view we are two experts working collaboratively together to move you into a more positive psychological space.
I am an Integrative Practitioner, which means I can blend a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to support you to achieve your goals and/or the focus of your therapy journey. Through psycho-education and appropriate therapy interventions, I will support you to understand where your difficulties originate from, how they are continuing to impacting you in the here and now, so you begin to move forward towards a more emotionally balanced version of yourself. I very much take the view we are two experts working collaboratively together to move you into a more positive psychological space.
0151 453 8182 View 0151 453 8182
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Evolving Minds
Verified Verified
Online Only
You may look like you’ve got it together—but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in self-doubt. I’ve supported teens facing pressure and identity confusion, couples navigating conflict or distance, and individuals trying to balance their own needs with life’s demands. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Therapy with me offers a warm, judgment-free space to feel understood, regain perspective, and gently reconnect with the version of yourself you’ve been missing.
You may look like you’ve got it together—but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in self-doubt. I’ve supported teens facing pressure and identity confusion, couples navigating conflict or distance, and individuals trying to balance their own needs with life’s demands. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Therapy with me offers a warm, judgment-free space to feel understood, regain perspective, and gently reconnect with the version of yourself you’ve been missing.
01484 627222 View 01484 627222
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Dr Nicky Bould
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
As an experienced Clinical Psychologist I am trained in and draw on a wide variety of evidence-based therapies. These include CBT, CAT, ACT, CFT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Hypnosis. Together we will make a plan of which therapeutic approach(es) would fit best, to help you achieve what you want to out of our sessions.
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.
As an experienced Clinical Psychologist I am trained in and draw on a wide variety of evidence-based therapies. These include CBT, CAT, ACT, CFT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Hypnosis. Together we will make a plan of which therapeutic approach(es) would fit best, to help you achieve what you want to out of our sessions.
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Dr Lucy Helena Doherty
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Serves Area
I am Dr Lucy Doherty, a health psychologist specialising in the mind–body connection, with a focus on chronic stress, pain, and burnout.
My work integrates contemporary neuroscience, stress physiology, and evidence-based psychological approaches to help you shift the patterns that keep you stuck. These include chronic stress responses, worry loops, self-criticism, avoidance, and nervous system dysregulation. These are not fixed traits or personal failings, they are learned protective measures
I am Dr Lucy Doherty, a health psychologist specialising in the mind–body connection, with a focus on chronic stress, pain, and burnout.
My work integrates contemporary neuroscience, stress physiology, and evidence-based psychological approaches to help you shift the patterns that keep you stuck. These include chronic stress responses, worry loops, self-criticism, avoidance, and nervous system dysregulation. These are not fixed traits or personal failings, they are learned protective measures
01625 464156 View 01625 464156
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Harmonia Psychology Solutions
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of adversity across the lifespan. I am especially interested in how earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and current demands shape emotional wellbeing, relationships, and coping in the present. I offer psychologically informed, evidence-based support aimed not only at symptom relief, but at deeper understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of adversity across the lifespan. I am especially interested in how earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and current demands shape emotional wellbeing, relationships, and coping in the present. I offer psychologically informed, evidence-based support aimed not only at symptom relief, but at deeper understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
01273 092079 View 01273 092079
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Zeina Bushnaq
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, particularly during periods of stress, burnout, or transition. You might be navigating challenges around confidence, identity, or relationships, or noticing patterns you’d like to better understand. Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore these experiences and develop greater clarity, self-understanding, and emotional balance.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, particularly during periods of stress, burnout, or transition. You might be navigating challenges around confidence, identity, or relationships, or noticing patterns you’d like to better understand. Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore these experiences and develop greater clarity, self-understanding, and emotional balance.
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Joe Harrington
Psychotherapist, GMBPsS
Online Only
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment. I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life. I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment. I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life. I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
01279 976929 View 01279 976929
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Emma Yates
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I’m a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, specializing in children and young people. I'm an Autism and ADHD affirming practitioner. If you’re seeking a gentle, nurturing approach for your child, I provide in-person or online sessions, making therapy accessible for those who find attending in person challenging. I have experience helping children and young people navigate issues like bereavement, trauma, anxiety, and family breakdown, offering tailored support for each unique need. I also offer couples therapy, especially suited to those seeking support from a therapist with a neurodivergent affirming approach.
I’m a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, specializing in children and young people. I'm an Autism and ADHD affirming practitioner. If you’re seeking a gentle, nurturing approach for your child, I provide in-person or online sessions, making therapy accessible for those who find attending in person challenging. I have experience helping children and young people navigate issues like bereavement, trauma, anxiety, and family breakdown, offering tailored support for each unique need. I also offer couples therapy, especially suited to those seeking support from a therapist with a neurodivergent affirming approach.
01904 935745 View 01904 935745
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Inga Piotrowska
Psychotherapist, MRes, MBACP
Serves Area
I work therapeutically for the NHS and charities, providing support to clients suffering from anxiety, depression, personality disorders, chronic pain, and others.
There is hope even if your brain tells you there isn't, and it is my job as a counsellor to help you see it. It is usually buried somewhere under layers of shame, self-criticism and feeling not good enough. We will work together to help you feel a deeper sense of fulfilment and control over your life. With the right support and tools, you can overcome challenges and lead a more balanced and satisfying life, even if now it seems impossible.
I work therapeutically for the NHS and charities, providing support to clients suffering from anxiety, depression, personality disorders, chronic pain, and others.
There is hope even if your brain tells you there isn't, and it is my job as a counsellor to help you see it. It is usually buried somewhere under layers of shame, self-criticism and feeling not good enough. We will work together to help you feel a deeper sense of fulfilment and control over your life. With the right support and tools, you can overcome challenges and lead a more balanced and satisfying life, even if now it seems impossible.
0161 524 5311 View 0161 524 5311

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