Play Therapy Counselling in Leeds
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.
I am a certified, play/creative therapist (USA/UK) with a MSc in Coun.
Hi there, these are REALLY trying times so I truly appreciate you taking the brave step to reach out. I'm here, happy to work with you on the journey. My therapy style is warm, interactive, accepting & specific to you. I am internationally trained to MSc level & have worked in the UK & overseas. This means I bring inter/multicultural richness & diversity to our sessions. I am skilled to serve the unique needs of the local & international diaspora & those feeling displaced. I also have clinical & pastoral training (Uk) & a multi faith theology degree offering spiritual counselling for those who desire a faith perspective.
I am a certified, play/creative therapist (USA/UK) with a MSc in Coun.
Hi there, these are REALLY trying times so I truly appreciate you taking the brave step to reach out. I'm here, happy to work with you on the journey. My therapy style is warm, interactive, accepting & specific to you. I am internationally trained to MSc level & have worked in the UK & overseas. This means I bring inter/multicultural richness & diversity to our sessions. I am skilled to serve the unique needs of the local & international diaspora & those feeling displaced. I also have clinical & pastoral training (Uk) & a multi faith theology degree offering spiritual counselling for those who desire a faith perspective.
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.
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.
Hello, my name is Sarah and welcome to my profile. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to face a stressful life situation? Are you struggling to feel accepted or listened to, or feel that you don’t have anyone to talk to about your experience of trauma?
Hello, my name is Sarah and welcome to my profile. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to face a stressful life situation? Are you struggling to feel accepted or listened to, or feel that you don’t have anyone to talk to about your experience of trauma?
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.
A clinical trauma-relational therapist and supervisor, play therapist and cultural sensitive Trauma informed Trainer.
Holistic healing methods, expressive arts, EFT skills integral eye movement, somatic experiencing techniques are tailored to suit individual need combined with talking therapies &CBT. The skills help regulate the nervous system improving stress, grief, tension & panic, diffusing negative thoughts & angry reactions, aiding self healing and depressed thinking.
A clinical trauma-relational therapist and supervisor, play therapist and cultural sensitive Trauma informed Trainer.
Holistic healing methods, expressive arts, EFT skills integral eye movement, somatic experiencing techniques are tailored to suit individual need combined with talking therapies &CBT. The skills help regulate the nervous system improving stress, grief, tension & panic, diffusing negative thoughts & angry reactions, aiding self healing and depressed thinking.
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.
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.
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in difficult patterns? I work with professionals, women, men and students dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Whether you're juggling work demands, facing emotional exhaustion, or healing from past experiences, I offer a safe, supportive space to help you cope and move forward. My integrative approach combines evidence-based therapies with compassion to support you at your own pace. Together, we’ll build clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
Free initial consultation available.
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in difficult patterns? I work with professionals, women, men and students dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Whether you're juggling work demands, facing emotional exhaustion, or healing from past experiences, I offer a safe, supportive space to help you cope and move forward. My integrative approach combines evidence-based therapies with compassion to support you at your own pace. Together, we’ll build clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
Free initial consultation available.
Where compassion meets expertise: therapy tailored to you.
Bethy believes therapy is a space where you can simply be, without fear of judgement. With a background in teaching, a deep understanding of neurodivergence, and training in creative and evidence-based therapies, she helps clients of all ages make sense of their emotions, heal from life’s adversities, and rediscover their own inner resources.
With her gentle approach, deep empathy, and commitment to every client’s wellbeing, Bethy combines professionalism with genuine human warmth, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
Where compassion meets expertise: therapy tailored to you.
Bethy believes therapy is a space where you can simply be, without fear of judgement. With a background in teaching, a deep understanding of neurodivergence, and training in creative and evidence-based therapies, she helps clients of all ages make sense of their emotions, heal from life’s adversities, and rediscover their own inner resources.
With her gentle approach, deep empathy, and commitment to every client’s wellbeing, Bethy combines professionalism with genuine human warmth, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
Sometimes, you may not know which psychotherapy modality is right for you. This is why my approach is flexible and can be tailored to your specific needs. If you're looking to understand your current or past experiences, or if you want to work on becoming the best version of yourself, I can help you on your journey. I often place a strong emphasis on the relationships you have with others or with yourself. At the heart of my practice lies my commitment to helping you feel better and reach your full potential.
Sometimes, you may not know which psychotherapy modality is right for you. This is why my approach is flexible and can be tailored to your specific needs. If you're looking to understand your current or past experiences, or if you want to work on becoming the best version of yourself, I can help you on your journey. I often place a strong emphasis on the relationships you have with others or with yourself. At the heart of my practice lies my commitment to helping you feel better and reach your full potential.
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 am a warm, empathic and sensitive therapist with over 15 years of therapeutic experience. 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. My aim is to help you to build your confidence, self-esteem and resilience, particularly at a time when you might be feeling vulnerable and struggling to cope.
I work from a Relational approach where the therapeutic relationship is central, considering our relationships, how we relate to ourselves and others. The therapeutic relationship provides a ‘safe base’ to explore difficulties.
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 am a warm, empathic and sensitive therapist with over 15 years of therapeutic experience. 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. My aim is to help you to build your confidence, self-esteem and resilience, particularly at a time when you might be feeling vulnerable and struggling to cope.
I work from a Relational approach where the therapeutic relationship is central, considering our relationships, how we relate to ourselves and others. The therapeutic relationship provides a ‘safe base’ to explore difficulties.
For child psychotherapy, this includes psychological theories of child and relationship development, creative, play based and somatic work.
Welcome! We're a specialist child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy service, working from a cosy practice in North Leeds.
We offer: Creative psychotherapy to children, teens and young adults; Attachment psychotherapy to parents and children together; Trauma-focussed psychotherapy - including EMDR - to children and adults
Our unique approach integrates somatic and creative therapies with a rich understanding of child and adult personality development. With us, you’ll find a service that really understands development, the impact of traumatic stress on the body and the importance of attachment relationships across the lifespan.
For child psychotherapy, this includes psychological theories of child and relationship development, creative, play based and somatic work.
Welcome! We're a specialist child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy service, working from a cosy practice in North Leeds.
We offer: Creative psychotherapy to children, teens and young adults; Attachment psychotherapy to parents and children together; Trauma-focussed psychotherapy - including EMDR - to children and adults
Our unique approach integrates somatic and creative therapies with a rich understanding of child and adult personality development. With us, you’ll find a service that really understands development, the impact of traumatic stress on the body and the importance of attachment relationships across the lifespan.
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.
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.
I integrate creative methods like art and play therapy alongside traditional talking therapy.
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. I also work with young adults and neurodivergent adults. My approach helps clients develop healthy coping strategies, build emotional resilience, and improve well-being. I support families and young people open to exploring innovative, empowering ways to heal. For some children, therapy may also include developing interoceptive awareness and regulation skills.
I integrate creative methods like art and play therapy alongside traditional talking therapy.
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. I also work with young adults and neurodivergent adults. My approach helps clients develop healthy coping strategies, build emotional resilience, and improve well-being. I support families and young people open to exploring innovative, empowering ways to heal. For some children, therapy may also include developing interoceptive awareness and regulation skills.
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the parts of life that once felt meaningful? You’re not alone.
Whether you're navigating trauma, neurodivergence, identity shifts, or transitions that feel hard to name, I offer a gentle, creative space to explore what support and reconnection can feel like. You won’t be rushed or expected to perform. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, offering a space shaped by safety and collaboration. We move at your pace, and your story is met with warmth, respect, and authenticity.
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the parts of life that once felt meaningful? You’re not alone.
Whether you're navigating trauma, neurodivergence, identity shifts, or transitions that feel hard to name, I offer a gentle, creative space to explore what support and reconnection can feel like. You won’t be rushed or expected to perform. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, offering a space shaped by safety and collaboration. We move at your pace, and your story is met with warmth, respect, and authenticity.
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 also play netball every week where I engage in my competitive side!
Hi! I’m Amy. I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I was very lucky to really enjoy going to university to study psychology. I quickly knew it was the area I wanted to work in and so began my journey in training to be one, completing masters and doctorate degrees along the way! I’ve worked with lots of different people, including children and young people, older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. I have also worked with include both child and adult eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, stroke rehabilitation and people who have offended who are staying in hospital.
I also play netball every week where I engage in my competitive side!
Hi! I’m Amy. I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I was very lucky to really enjoy going to university to study psychology. I quickly knew it was the area I wanted to work in and so began my journey in training to be one, completing masters and doctorate degrees along the way! I’ve worked with lots of different people, including children and young people, older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. I have also worked with include both child and adult eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, stroke rehabilitation and people who have offended who are staying in hospital.
I love to play and watch a variety of sports, and employ many of the skills I help others develop whilst watching my frustrating team, Arsenal, play football.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
I love to play and watch a variety of sports, and employ many of the skills I help others develop whilst watching my frustrating team, Arsenal, play football.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
Therapy shouldn’t feel cold or clinical—it should feel like a space where you can exhale, feel supported, and start healing. I am a fully qualified therapist working with children, adults and young people.
I provide support for a variety of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and relationship difficulties. I have experience working with neurodivergent clients.
As a culturally sensitive therapist, I am particularly attuned to the unique experiences of Muslims in a western world, navigating faith, family expectations, and the balance between personal and cultural identities in a Western world.
Therapy shouldn’t feel cold or clinical—it should feel like a space where you can exhale, feel supported, and start healing. I am a fully qualified therapist working with children, adults and young people.
I provide support for a variety of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and relationship difficulties. I have experience working with neurodivergent clients.
As a culturally sensitive therapist, I am particularly attuned to the unique experiences of Muslims in a western world, navigating faith, family expectations, and the balance between personal and cultural identities in a Western world.
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Play Therapy Counsellors
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.