Counselling for Seniors in Leeds
Down-to-earth, warm and inclusive therapist and counsellor, with over 15 years’ experience in helping people with their mental and emotional health. I’m not a ‘blank slate’ therapist - I won’t sit in silence. I respect that therapy is a significant investment of your time, money and energy, so you can expect that I’ll be invested in you and your journey.
Down-to-earth, warm and inclusive therapist and counsellor, with over 15 years’ experience in helping people with their mental and emotional health. I’m not a ‘blank slate’ therapist - I won’t sit in silence. I respect that therapy is a significant investment of your time, money and energy, so you can expect that I’ll be invested in you and your journey.
We are a team of qualified counsellors from diverse background with varying experiences and counselling approaches. We are offering affordable counselling to individuals who are experiencing emotional difficulties. We offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you will be accepted and listened to. You will be supported to explore your thoughts and feelings. Through this process of working together, you can develop your own self awareness and a better understanding of your difficulties and then choose your own ways of coping.
We are a team of qualified counsellors from diverse background with varying experiences and counselling approaches. We are offering affordable counselling to individuals who are experiencing emotional difficulties. We offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you will be accepted and listened to. You will be supported to explore your thoughts and feelings. Through this process of working together, you can develop your own self awareness and a better understanding of your difficulties and then choose your own ways of coping.
Hi, I’m Despina. I am a qualified therapist with an established private practice, working both directly with clients and alongside globally recognised medical institutions. My experience across a range of clinical settings has shaped a thoughtful, grounded and compassionate approach to therapy.
I maintain a carefully curated caseload to ensure each client receives a high level of care and attention. I work with individuals, couples and families who are curious and open to exploring change, even if they are unsure where to begin. My aim is to help you feel more confident, supported, and connected to yourself and your relationship.
Hi, I’m Despina. I am a qualified therapist with an established private practice, working both directly with clients and alongside globally recognised medical institutions. My experience across a range of clinical settings has shaped a thoughtful, grounded and compassionate approach to therapy.
I maintain a carefully curated caseload to ensure each client receives a high level of care and attention. I work with individuals, couples and families who are curious and open to exploring change, even if they are unsure where to begin. My aim is to help you feel more confident, supported, and connected to yourself and your relationship.
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 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’m a qualified specialised Cognitive Behavioural BABCP Accredited Psychotherapist , interested in helping people improve their self esteem.
I believe in flexible labels - I think having a diagnosis such as “generalised anxiety/ OCD” etc. can be helpful for determining a treatment plan, however, I don’t think they have to define you and can change over time.
I’m a qualified specialised Cognitive Behavioural BABCP Accredited Psychotherapist , interested in helping people improve their self esteem.
I believe in flexible labels - I think having a diagnosis such as “generalised anxiety/ OCD” etc. can be helpful for determining a treatment plan, however, I don’t think they have to define you and can change over time.
Often our anxieties and difficulties can weigh us down and we are unable to find a way forward. Perhaps we experience intrusive anxious thoughts or our inner critic is just too loud and holds us back. Maybe we keep repeating the same unhelpful behaviour again and again. Or perhaps past trauma feels too present and we are still experiencing its physical and emotional impact and the way it makes us behave. Our thoughts and feelings can be confusing and talking to friends and relatives may be too difficult. I provide a safe, respectful space in which you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and discover a way forward.
Often our anxieties and difficulties can weigh us down and we are unable to find a way forward. Perhaps we experience intrusive anxious thoughts or our inner critic is just too loud and holds us back. Maybe we keep repeating the same unhelpful behaviour again and again. Or perhaps past trauma feels too present and we are still experiencing its physical and emotional impact and the way it makes us behave. Our thoughts and feelings can be confusing and talking to friends and relatives may be too difficult. I provide a safe, respectful space in which you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and discover a way forward.
I help clients work through complicated issues and experiences to find more peace and joy in day to day living. Something we all deserve more of!
We all go through difficult experiences that impact how we think and feel. I work with clients to process traumatic experiences, identify and work towards healthy change, and find acceptance of the things that we cannot change or control.
I work with a diverse range of clients and believe in an individualised and flexible approach to therapy based on your personal needs.
Issues I work with include relationship difficulties, trauma, identity and anxiety.
I help clients work through complicated issues and experiences to find more peace and joy in day to day living. Something we all deserve more of!
We all go through difficult experiences that impact how we think and feel. I work with clients to process traumatic experiences, identify and work towards healthy change, and find acceptance of the things that we cannot change or control.
I work with a diverse range of clients and believe in an individualised and flexible approach to therapy based on your personal needs.
Issues I work with include relationship difficulties, trauma, identity and anxiety.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. My name is Fernie.
I work with clients who may be struggling with the heavy weight of anxiety, the isolating grief and trauma of infertility and baby loss or the quiet exhaustion of navigating life as a person with neurodivergence, or are you a parent/carer helplessly trying to offer support. Perhaps you have spent your life feeling like you are "too much" or "not enough" constantly trying to adjust to fit in.
I will provide a safe, non judgmental space where the mask can finally come off, allowing you to explore these thoughts and feelings with a therapist who truly gets it.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. My name is Fernie.
I work with clients who may be struggling with the heavy weight of anxiety, the isolating grief and trauma of infertility and baby loss or the quiet exhaustion of navigating life as a person with neurodivergence, or are you a parent/carer helplessly trying to offer support. Perhaps you have spent your life feeling like you are "too much" or "not enough" constantly trying to adjust to fit in.
I will provide a safe, non judgmental space where the mask can finally come off, allowing you to explore these thoughts and feelings with a therapist who truly gets it.
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.
Hello I'm Vanya.
If you are stuck and confused, facing major life crossroads or feel completely lost and unsure of which direction to turn, I can help.
I work with individuals feeling unheard, adults who feel invisible, lonely, or misunderstood in their daily lives and personal relationships, people who feel deeply overwhelmed and individuals carrying the heavy weight of bereavement, a cancer diagnosis, family conflict, or intense work stress.
Hello I'm Vanya.
If you are stuck and confused, facing major life crossroads or feel completely lost and unsure of which direction to turn, I can help.
I work with individuals feeling unheard, adults who feel invisible, lonely, or misunderstood in their daily lives and personal relationships, people who feel deeply overwhelmed and individuals carrying the heavy weight of bereavement, a cancer diagnosis, family conflict, or intense work stress.
Hi there! It can be really hard making this first step to finding a counsellor who's right for you. I'm a fully-qualified and BACP registered counsellor who works with individuals online or via telephone. I work with a wide range of clients. I work positively and affirmingly with LGBTQ+ clients. If you are looking for help with anxiety, thinking disorders such as OCD, bereavement, issues around sexuality and gender, drop me a line and we can chat about how I can help.
Hi there! It can be really hard making this first step to finding a counsellor who's right for you. I'm a fully-qualified and BACP registered counsellor who works with individuals online or via telephone. I work with a wide range of clients. I work positively and affirmingly with LGBTQ+ clients. If you are looking for help with anxiety, thinking disorders such as OCD, bereavement, issues around sexuality and gender, drop me a line and we can chat about how I can help.
I am a Leeds based BACP accredited counsellor available for individual counselling with people over 18yrs. I offer discount rates for full-time students with valid I.D. Further discounts are available for counselling students requiring counselling sessions for qualification. As an accredited member of the BACP I work within their ethical framework. You maybe thinking of counselling because you are feeling confused or alone at the moment and are struggling to cope. During an initial meeting together we can look at what you feel is and isn't working in your life and where you would like to be by the end of our counselling sessions.
I am a Leeds based BACP accredited counsellor available for individual counselling with people over 18yrs. I offer discount rates for full-time students with valid I.D. Further discounts are available for counselling students requiring counselling sessions for qualification. As an accredited member of the BACP I work within their ethical framework. You maybe thinking of counselling because you are feeling confused or alone at the moment and are struggling to cope. During an initial meeting together we can look at what you feel is and isn't working in your life and where you would like to be by the end of our counselling sessions.
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.
My name is Eve Ahmed I am an owner and Lead Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP accredited) at Fenix CBT LTD. I utilise my skills and extensive experience to help my clients reach their personal targets and clinical recovery. I am very passionate about the work I do and I love helping people reach their goals. I have thirteen years of experience working in mental health in public and charity sector with adults and children. I completed BSc undergraduate degree in Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and Level 3 Diploma in DBT and I also have (amongst many others) EMDR, ACT and Compassionate Mind training.
My name is Eve Ahmed I am an owner and Lead Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP accredited) at Fenix CBT LTD. I utilise my skills and extensive experience to help my clients reach their personal targets and clinical recovery. I am very passionate about the work I do and I love helping people reach their goals. I have thirteen years of experience working in mental health in public and charity sector with adults and children. I completed BSc undergraduate degree in Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and Level 3 Diploma in DBT and I also have (amongst many others) EMDR, ACT and Compassionate Mind training.
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.
Hi my name is Jan Heline, I am a registered BSc Integrative Counsellor MBACP with 26 years experience. A clinical trauma-relational therapist and supervisor, play therapist and cultural sensitive Trauma informed Trainer. I work with people of all ages who have experienced mental health and complex trauma in schools, colleges, education. NHS, Foster and social care system, family services and in the community. I provide a range of interventions that help reduce physical and psychological ailments, depression, anxiety, self harm, loss, PTSD inter generational wounds, identity issues, self image, suicidal ideation, family issues.
Hi my name is Jan Heline, I am a registered BSc Integrative Counsellor MBACP with 26 years experience. A clinical trauma-relational therapist and supervisor, play therapist and cultural sensitive Trauma informed Trainer. I work with people of all ages who have experienced mental health and complex trauma in schools, colleges, education. NHS, Foster and social care system, family services and in the community. I provide a range of interventions that help reduce physical and psychological ailments, depression, anxiety, self harm, loss, PTSD inter generational wounds, identity issues, self image, suicidal ideation, family issues.
I'm Adam- I look forward to welcoming you. Are you exhausted from carrying heaviness on your own? Is the strain too much, trapping you in painful relationship loops, feeling unseen, or turning to quick escapes just to catch your breath? You can talk and be with me. You are likely here because you need relief, but beneath that immediate distress lies a desire for genuine connection and a life that actually feels like your own. An accredited UKCP Psychotherapist grounded in Relational Psychoanalysis, Attachment, and Jungian approaches. I use these to ease your pain and illuminate your life, not as rigid boxes to fit you into.
I'm Adam- I look forward to welcoming you. Are you exhausted from carrying heaviness on your own? Is the strain too much, trapping you in painful relationship loops, feeling unseen, or turning to quick escapes just to catch your breath? You can talk and be with me. You are likely here because you need relief, but beneath that immediate distress lies a desire for genuine connection and a life that actually feels like your own. An accredited UKCP Psychotherapist grounded in Relational Psychoanalysis, Attachment, and Jungian approaches. I use these to ease your pain and illuminate your life, not as rigid boxes to fit you into.
I work with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or exhausted, navigating change, or questioning who they are and what they want next. You might be experiencing anxiety, burnout or difficulties around work, relationships, identity or neurodivergence, or simply know that something no longer feels right. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what's wrong. Together, we'll look more closely at your experiences, relationships and wider context, developing a deeper understanding of what's happening and exploring what that understanding might make possible.
I work with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or exhausted, navigating change, or questioning who they are and what they want next. You might be experiencing anxiety, burnout or difficulties around work, relationships, identity or neurodivergence, or simply know that something no longer feels right. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what's wrong. Together, we'll look more closely at your experiences, relationships and wider context, developing a deeper understanding of what's happening and exploring what that understanding might make possible.
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.
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.”
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.”
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.