Marriage Counselling in Leeds

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Rachel Northen
Counsellor, COSRT General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialise in male and female sexual difficulties and in relationship issues and work with couples and individuals.
Sometimes we need help to tackle distressing issues in our sex lives or relationships. Working with a qualified therapist can help you gain the insight and confidence to improve your situation. I work collaboratively with clients, utilising a combination of talking therapy, behaviour change and practical exercises designed to meet the client's goals.
I specialise in male and female sexual difficulties and in relationship issues and work with couples and individuals.
Sometimes we need help to tackle distressing issues in our sex lives or relationships. Working with a qualified therapist can help you gain the insight and confidence to improve your situation. I work collaboratively with clients, utilising a combination of talking therapy, behaviour change and practical exercises designed to meet the client's goals.
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The Listening Space
Counsellor, BACP
Leeds LS17
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
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
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Andrew Callaghan
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Leeds LS18
I’m a qualified integrative counsellor based in Leeds, offering in-person and online sessions. I also offer AAT (animal-assisted therapy) within my work. I provide a safe, supportive space to talk about anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, OCD, ADHD, autism, anger, health anxiety, body image (including in athletes), family stress and relationship difficulties. I work flexibly — blending person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic ideas — and tailor sessions to what you need as an individual.
I’m a qualified integrative counsellor based in Leeds, offering in-person and online sessions. I also offer AAT (animal-assisted therapy) within my work. I provide a safe, supportive space to talk about anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, OCD, ADHD, autism, anger, health anxiety, body image (including in athletes), family stress and relationship difficulties. I work flexibly — blending person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic ideas — and tailor sessions to what you need as an individual.
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David Clancy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Leeds LS1
People come to psychoanalytically informed therapy for many reasons—depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, stress, shame, or low self-esteem. What these struggles often have in common is that they have been present for some time and, despite our best efforts, do not improve when we try to manage them alone. This can leave us feeling stuck and isolated, with symptoms and frustrations that gradually intensify. The aim of this therapy is not only to alleviate conscious symptoms, but also to develop a deeper understanding and awareness of the underlying emotional life that shapes our relationships and our feelings.
People come to psychoanalytically informed therapy for many reasons—depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, stress, shame, or low self-esteem. What these struggles often have in common is that they have been present for some time and, despite our best efforts, do not improve when we try to manage them alone. This can leave us feeling stuck and isolated, with symptoms and frustrations that gradually intensify. The aim of this therapy is not only to alleviate conscious symptoms, but also to develop a deeper understanding and awareness of the underlying emotional life that shapes our relationships and our feelings.
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Nicola Smith
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Leeds LS1
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You might be struggling with perfectionism, overthinking, low self-confidence, or relationship difficulties. You may also be navigating a loss or life change that has left you feeling unsettled or uncertain. I offer therapy to individuals who want to manage stress, ease anxiety, and build confidence and self-esteem. I provide a supportive space where you can: >Explore and make sense of your experiences >Feel heard and understood >Reconnect with your strengths and values >Build greater self-acceptance and self-compassion >Grow in confidence and find direction
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You might be struggling with perfectionism, overthinking, low self-confidence, or relationship difficulties. You may also be navigating a loss or life change that has left you feeling unsettled or uncertain. I offer therapy to individuals who want to manage stress, ease anxiety, and build confidence and self-esteem. I provide a supportive space where you can: >Explore and make sense of your experiences >Feel heard and understood >Reconnect with your strengths and values >Build greater self-acceptance and self-compassion >Grow in confidence and find direction
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Tracy Graylich
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Leeds LS17
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.
0113 487 2769 View 0113 487 2769
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Dr Gill Walker
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help those who seek clarity about their situation, through discussion of the challenges. Viewing issues from multiple perspectives, including evidence based models helps you to get things more in perspective, more malleable, and more manageable. I see to your needs & provide resources as you transition, while we face issues together, & grow your capacity to journey beyond me. This may involve an exploration of the past, or practical focus on here & now strategies & approaches, which influence the map of your life journey you are carving.
I help those who seek clarity about their situation, through discussion of the challenges. Viewing issues from multiple perspectives, including evidence based models helps you to get things more in perspective, more malleable, and more manageable. I see to your needs & provide resources as you transition, while we face issues together, & grow your capacity to journey beyond me. This may involve an exploration of the past, or practical focus on here & now strategies & approaches, which influence the map of your life journey you are carving.
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Allan Clayton
Counsellor, MBACP
Leeds LS9
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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Louise Dougill
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Leeds LS26
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.
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Lynda Mayall Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Leeds LS27
I work with adults and with couples.
I work with my clients to find the best way forward. This means I taylor my modalities to your need. Maybe CBT might be best, or Transactional Analysis or Gestalt or Person Centred or a mixture of them with life coaching or hypnosis. Counselling is about change and sometimes that may require homework too.
I work with adults and with couples.
I work with my clients to find the best way forward. This means I taylor my modalities to your need. Maybe CBT might be best, or Transactional Analysis or Gestalt or Person Centred or a mixture of them with life coaching or hypnosis. Counselling is about change and sometimes that may require homework too.
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Sana Israr Khwaja
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Leeds LS17
I have worked with individuals who have struggled with depression, anxiety and issues are their identity or their self-esteem - and couples, children and young people who have struggled with addiction, life changes, bereavement, and trauma.
As an integrative psychotherapist, my ideal clients are those who prefer a warm, individualised approach. I work with a person-centred approach, and I believe that when we are provided with an environment that is non-judgemental and allows you space and safety to explore your thoughts and feelings, anyone can grow. I believe that we can all discover that we have the strength within us to find the answers we seek, courage to change the aspects of our life that we need to and feel at peace with the person that we are.
I have worked with individuals who have struggled with depression, anxiety and issues are their identity or their self-esteem - and couples, children and young people who have struggled with addiction, life changes, bereavement, and trauma.
As an integrative psychotherapist, my ideal clients are those who prefer a warm, individualised approach. I work with a person-centred approach, and I believe that when we are provided with an environment that is non-judgemental and allows you space and safety to explore your thoughts and feelings, anyone can grow. I believe that we can all discover that we have the strength within us to find the answers we seek, courage to change the aspects of our life that we need to and feel at peace with the person that we are.
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Rachel Spence
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I am a Relate trained counsellor experienced at working with both couples and individuals.
I work with a wide range of problems including communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, divorce, affairs, self esteem, grief, issues of trust, difficulties with the wider family, cultural differences, and changes in the relationship such as a new baby, illness and retirement . Whether in crisis or feeling "just off" this is a space to create change.
I am a Relate trained counsellor experienced at working with both couples and individuals.
I work with a wide range of problems including communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, divorce, affairs, self esteem, grief, issues of trust, difficulties with the wider family, cultural differences, and changes in the relationship such as a new baby, illness and retirement . Whether in crisis or feeling "just off" this is a space to create change.
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Amanda Bainbridge
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Does something need to change? Have you been feeling overwhelmed or frazzled, like everything’s getting on top of you? Do you want to improve your relationships and find more productive ways of communicating? Perhaps memories from your past are holding you back and you’ve decided it’s time to address them in a safe environment with a professional. Or maybe you’re looking for a new direction, a sense of having more agency in your life. If any of this sounds familiar, I might be able to help.
Does something need to change? Have you been feeling overwhelmed or frazzled, like everything’s getting on top of you? Do you want to improve your relationships and find more productive ways of communicating? Perhaps memories from your past are holding you back and you’ve decided it’s time to address them in a safe environment with a professional. Or maybe you’re looking for a new direction, a sense of having more agency in your life. If any of this sounds familiar, I might be able to help.
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Sarah Naylor
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS6
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.
0113 519 3584 View 0113 519 3584
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Judith Marlow
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
12 Endorsed
Leeds LS6
Do you have extremes of feeling: anger/numbness; fear/fearlessness; afraid to be alone/pushing others away? Maybe you have a sense of yourself as being very different with different people, or in different situations. You may have some ideas as to the roots of your current difficulties, or it may feel as though it has come out of nothing. It may be that you have struggled to find a therapist who can offer more than a limited number of sessions, or that you haven't felt able to bring the different parts of yourself. All parts of you are welcome here.
Do you have extremes of feeling: anger/numbness; fear/fearlessness; afraid to be alone/pushing others away? Maybe you have a sense of yourself as being very different with different people, or in different situations. You may have some ideas as to the roots of your current difficulties, or it may feel as though it has come out of nothing. It may be that you have struggled to find a therapist who can offer more than a limited number of sessions, or that you haven't felt able to bring the different parts of yourself. All parts of you are welcome here.
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Photo of Donna Samuels-Silva - Time for Courage Counselling and Coaching, Counsellor, BACP
Hi there, my name is Donna, and I am a qualified counsellor and the founder of Time for Courage Counselling and Coaching. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and start to make sense of what you are going through. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and non-judgemental, with a focus on building a trusting relationship so that you feel safe to explore whatever you bring. I work in a person-centred way, which means we go at your pace and focus on what matters most to you.
Hi there, my name is Donna, and I am a qualified counsellor and the founder of Time for Courage Counselling and Coaching. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and start to make sense of what you are going through. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and non-judgemental, with a focus on building a trusting relationship so that you feel safe to explore whatever you bring. I work in a person-centred way, which means we go at your pace and focus on what matters most to you.
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Dr Netalie Shloim
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Leeds LS17
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.​
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.​
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Debbie Frost Counselling & Hypnotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Leeds LS13
I am a counsellor and hypnotherapist, working  with adults and teenagers, I work with issues such as adult survivors of sexual abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, stress, suicide,confidence building, pain relief, depression, low self esteem, regression work, anger, domestic violence, sexual abuse, bereavement, trauma, bullying, self harm, phobia's, insomnia, weight loss, stopping smoking and other issues I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and hypnotherapist, I am a member of BACP. I have worked with DISC a drugs rehabilitation unit in Leeds and I also volunteered for BARCA Reaching out Counselling & psychotherapy services
I am a counsellor and hypnotherapist, working  with adults and teenagers, I work with issues such as adult survivors of sexual abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, stress, suicide,confidence building, pain relief, depression, low self esteem, regression work, anger, domestic violence, sexual abuse, bereavement, trauma, bullying, self harm, phobia's, insomnia, weight loss, stopping smoking and other issues I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and hypnotherapist, I am a member of BACP. I have worked with DISC a drugs rehabilitation unit in Leeds and I also volunteered for BARCA Reaching out Counselling & psychotherapy services
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Elizabeth Robinson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Leeds LS16
I am an Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Couple counsellor, Family counsellor - adults only - and Clinical Supervisor.
My Philosophy: I believe every human being is unique, they have an ability to change, feel whole and fully develop his/her potential for life. It can sometimes be hard to know who we are with the negative demands made upon us to conform. The counselling relationship will provide an environment in which you can gain understanding and clarity to make changes.
I am an Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Couple counsellor, Family counsellor - adults only - and Clinical Supervisor.
My Philosophy: I believe every human being is unique, they have an ability to change, feel whole and fully develop his/her potential for life. It can sometimes be hard to know who we are with the negative demands made upon us to conform. The counselling relationship will provide an environment in which you can gain understanding and clarity to make changes.
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Dr Samuel Holah
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS17
I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist currently working in the NHS and private sector. I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist currently working in the NHS and private sector. I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
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Marriage Counselling

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.