Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Leeds

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Sam Conner
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I am a queer therapist, specialising in working with people within the LGBTQ+ community. I believe in working with people as individuals, in a way that works for them. I will work alongside you, to help you explore and navigate your issues, experiences, current situations and things that you may be struggling with.​​ ​​I have experience in supporting people, from a wide range of backgrounds and I create a non-judgmental and supportive environment, where you can be yourself and feel comfortable during our sessions.​
I am a queer therapist, specialising in working with people within the LGBTQ+ community. I believe in working with people as individuals, in a way that works for them. I will work alongside you, to help you explore and navigate your issues, experiences, current situations and things that you may be struggling with.​​ ​​I have experience in supporting people, from a wide range of backgrounds and I create a non-judgmental and supportive environment, where you can be yourself and feel comfortable during our sessions.​
0161 696 3004 View 0161 696 3004
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Piotr Slaczka
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I am an experienced integrative therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist specializing in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions—including pornography addiction—eating disorders, and compulsive behaviours. My practice provides a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to help you explore your challenges and work towards self-acceptance and meaningful change. I also work with couples and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am mindful of how cultural identity and life transitions impact mental health, and I aim to offer an inclusive, respectful, and understanding space for all.
I am an experienced integrative therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist specializing in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions—including pornography addiction—eating disorders, and compulsive behaviours. My practice provides a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to help you explore your challenges and work towards self-acceptance and meaningful change. I also work with couples and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am mindful of how cultural identity and life transitions impact mental health, and I aim to offer an inclusive, respectful, and understanding space for all.
0114 478 2063 View 0114 478 2063
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Charlton George Blackwell
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I've been actively practicing as a Therapist for the last 9 years and have always worked with a variety of people from all ages and backgrounds. The youngest being 8 years and the oldest being 84. Many of these clients have lived in different places all over the country. This experience has meant that I have needed to become a different type of Therapist for each client that I work with to ensure that I am able to best support them. This has also meant that I have worked with people for many different reasons and has given me skills to comfortably meet people where they are and work towards their goals in Therapy.
I've been actively practicing as a Therapist for the last 9 years and have always worked with a variety of people from all ages and backgrounds. The youngest being 8 years and the oldest being 84. Many of these clients have lived in different places all over the country. This experience has meant that I have needed to become a different type of Therapist for each client that I work with to ensure that I am able to best support them. This has also meant that I have worked with people for many different reasons and has given me skills to comfortably meet people where they are and work towards their goals in Therapy.
0161 694 6253 View 0161 694 6253
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Niki Stavrianou
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
0113 733 6703 View 0113 733 6703
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Daniel Easton
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello. My name is Daniel. I am an qualified and experienced Counsellor working from Harrogate, North Yorkshire. I can help with many issues including; Family and relationship issues, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Grief and Loss Purpose, direction and motivation Addictions, Moderate mental health concerns Difficult and undesirable behaviour's Issues around Christian faith and spirituality .
Hello. My name is Daniel. I am an qualified and experienced Counsellor working from Harrogate, North Yorkshire. I can help with many issues including; Family and relationship issues, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Grief and Loss Purpose, direction and motivation Addictions, Moderate mental health concerns Difficult and undesirable behaviour's Issues around Christian faith and spirituality .
01423 740536 View 01423 740536
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Jessica Horn
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with humanistic and integrative counsellors supporting clients with a wide range of presenting issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, CPTSD, flashbacks, relationship difficulties, abuse, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, limerence and attachment wounds.
My waiting list is currently closed for new counselling clients; however, I have a limited number of spaces available for in-person and online clinical supervision, which I offer alongside my role as a Counselling Manager overseeing a team of counsellors in central York. I provide supervision for experienced, newly qualified and trainee counsellors who are looking to deepen their knowledge of creative interventions and therapeutic frameworks. I am a down-to-earth practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, trauma, relationships and abuse (SV, DV, CSA, CSE and spiritual abuse).
I work with humanistic and integrative counsellors supporting clients with a wide range of presenting issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, CPTSD, flashbacks, relationship difficulties, abuse, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, limerence and attachment wounds.
My waiting list is currently closed for new counselling clients; however, I have a limited number of spaces available for in-person and online clinical supervision, which I offer alongside my role as a Counselling Manager overseeing a team of counsellors in central York. I provide supervision for experienced, newly qualified and trainee counsellors who are looking to deepen their knowledge of creative interventions and therapeutic frameworks. I am a down-to-earth practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, trauma, relationships and abuse (SV, DV, CSA, CSE and spiritual abuse).
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Dr Kerri Garbutt
Psychologist
Online Only
ONLINE: Therapy for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed or misunderstood I am a Chartered and Registered Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience. I work with individuals who may appear strong on the outside but internally carry stress, shame or a sense of feeling “stuck.” You may have coped alone for a long time, or felt misunderstood in past therapy. I offer a calm, safe space to explore complex feelings and patterns — especially for those who find it hard to trust or fear judgement, and who want to understand themselves more deeply, not just ‘cope’. Therapy here is not about perfection — it’s about honest transformation.
ONLINE: Therapy for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed or misunderstood I am a Chartered and Registered Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience. I work with individuals who may appear strong on the outside but internally carry stress, shame or a sense of feeling “stuck.” You may have coped alone for a long time, or felt misunderstood in past therapy. I offer a calm, safe space to explore complex feelings and patterns — especially for those who find it hard to trust or fear judgement, and who want to understand themselves more deeply, not just ‘cope’. Therapy here is not about perfection — it’s about honest transformation.
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Are you constantly adrift in a sea of chaos ? with adhds internal chatter and inability to focus on one thing and you just cant turn the restless motor off to the whirlwind of thoughts and ideas, adhd therapy offers a lifeline, offering personalised tools and therapy and education to anchor your life, helping navigate your scattered thoughts and build a foundation for lasting stability and peace.Cognitive behavioural therapy offers a powerful path for individuals with ADHD to effectively manage symptoms and improve your quality of life and will help you reach the goals and aspirations you are going to achieve with adhd support.
Are you constantly adrift in a sea of chaos ? with adhds internal chatter and inability to focus on one thing and you just cant turn the restless motor off to the whirlwind of thoughts and ideas, adhd therapy offers a lifeline, offering personalised tools and therapy and education to anchor your life, helping navigate your scattered thoughts and build a foundation for lasting stability and peace.Cognitive behavioural therapy offers a powerful path for individuals with ADHD to effectively manage symptoms and improve your quality of life and will help you reach the goals and aspirations you are going to achieve with adhd support.
023 8272 1748 View 023 8272 1748
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Nicola Furbisher Mbacp
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello and a warm West Yorkshire welcome. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor supporting people who are anxious or grieving, frightened, traumatised, struggling & in distress. I offer a warm welcome, an open heart & time & space to be with you, to be alongside you for as long or as short a period as you need. I offer warmth, genuineness, acceptance and a safe space to help you cope with your distress and pain, to help you find a way through; and I aim to tailor sessions to your needs and life to ensure you get the best out of our time together. Please see my website for much more information about my work
Hello and a warm West Yorkshire welcome. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor supporting people who are anxious or grieving, frightened, traumatised, struggling & in distress. I offer a warm welcome, an open heart & time & space to be with you, to be alongside you for as long or as short a period as you need. I offer warmth, genuineness, acceptance and a safe space to help you cope with your distress and pain, to help you find a way through; and I aim to tailor sessions to your needs and life to ensure you get the best out of our time together. Please see my website for much more information about my work
0113 519 5548 View 0113 519 5548
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Lisa Howarth Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Warm and down-to-earth, I offer a compassionate, collaborative space to explore your feelings and needs. Together, we can make sense of patterns, protective strategies and how earlier experiences may shape the present. Perhaps you find yourself feeling stuck, ashamed, avoiding closeness, or struggling with conflict or anxiety? You may be experiencing life changes such as separation, menopause or loss (including dementia), difficulties in relationships, the impact of sexual harm, or sexual difficulties. I work with adults of all genders, sexualities and relationship styles.
Warm and down-to-earth, I offer a compassionate, collaborative space to explore your feelings and needs. Together, we can make sense of patterns, protective strategies and how earlier experiences may shape the present. Perhaps you find yourself feeling stuck, ashamed, avoiding closeness, or struggling with conflict or anxiety? You may be experiencing life changes such as separation, menopause or loss (including dementia), difficulties in relationships, the impact of sexual harm, or sexual difficulties. I work with adults of all genders, sexualities and relationship styles.
0161 524 5095 View 0161 524 5095
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Dr Nicola O'Donnell
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may be visiting this site because you or your child have been newly diagnosed with a health condition. Or you might have been living with a difficulty for a long time. When dealing with health challenges it can be common to experience anxiety, depression, or stress. As a practitioner health psychologist, I use an integrative approach to support people of all ages. Throughout my extensive training and clinical experience, I have developed competence in many different therapeutic techniques, meaning that I will tailor your sessions to you, rather than trying to make you and your experiences fit into a particular approach.
You may be visiting this site because you or your child have been newly diagnosed with a health condition. Or you might have been living with a difficulty for a long time. When dealing with health challenges it can be common to experience anxiety, depression, or stress. As a practitioner health psychologist, I use an integrative approach to support people of all ages. Throughout my extensive training and clinical experience, I have developed competence in many different therapeutic techniques, meaning that I will tailor your sessions to you, rather than trying to make you and your experiences fit into a particular approach.
01944 797037 View 01944 797037
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Odin Waters
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi there, my name's Odin. The idea of counselling can be pretty unsettling. But you've probably done the hardest part already - you're here and you've accepted the possibility you might need some help with whatever's going on for you. That's already a really big and brave step. If you decide you might like to work with me, then we can safely and confidentially, with respect, compassion, empathy and gentle honesty, have a look at whatever's concerning you. Whatever it is, however hard it feels, I'm here if you want to look at it together.
Hi there, my name's Odin. The idea of counselling can be pretty unsettling. But you've probably done the hardest part already - you're here and you've accepted the possibility you might need some help with whatever's going on for you. That's already a really big and brave step. If you decide you might like to work with me, then we can safely and confidentially, with respect, compassion, empathy and gentle honesty, have a look at whatever's concerning you. Whatever it is, however hard it feels, I'm here if you want to look at it together.
01924 975479 View 01924 975479
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If you are reading this you know its time for help, you maybe in that moment of surrender where you finally accept one profound truth: The pain of staying the same outweighs the fear of changing. You have tried to manage the unmanageable, using alcohol or substances as a highly effective anaesthetic catching up with you. You know now that the problem isn't the substance itself; the substance was just a solution a maladaptive one to a deeper pre-existing internal issue. Your searching for peace and serenity and to feel a sense of well being with life on a journey to happiness.
If you are reading this you know its time for help, you maybe in that moment of surrender where you finally accept one profound truth: The pain of staying the same outweighs the fear of changing. You have tried to manage the unmanageable, using alcohol or substances as a highly effective anaesthetic catching up with you. You know now that the problem isn't the substance itself; the substance was just a solution a maladaptive one to a deeper pre-existing internal issue. Your searching for peace and serenity and to feel a sense of well being with life on a journey to happiness.
01785 335697 View 01785 335697
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Nicki Spinks
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I am committed to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and have completed further training in relational work, suicidal ideation, and women’s issues.
Hi, I’m Nicki. I’m an integrative psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP. I work with a range of approaches to suit your needs and preferences. Life can feel overwhelming at times—stress, trauma, or unresolved feelings can show up as anxiety, low mood, overthinking, issues seeming bigger than they are, sleep problems, or relationship challenges. You might feel anger, a sense of unfairness, struggle with past experiences that are still affecting you. In therapy, we can explore these experiences together. I’ll help you understand yourself and patterns, manage emotional overwhelm, and find more balance and calm.
I am committed to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and have completed further training in relational work, suicidal ideation, and women’s issues.
Hi, I’m Nicki. I’m an integrative psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP. I work with a range of approaches to suit your needs and preferences. Life can feel overwhelming at times—stress, trauma, or unresolved feelings can show up as anxiety, low mood, overthinking, issues seeming bigger than they are, sleep problems, or relationship challenges. You might feel anger, a sense of unfairness, struggle with past experiences that are still affecting you. In therapy, we can explore these experiences together. I’ll help you understand yourself and patterns, manage emotional overwhelm, and find more balance and calm.
01778 301143 View 01778 301143
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Jacquibird Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
01889 227313 View 01889 227313
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Monique Natasza Szenkowska
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
i am Spiritual Emergency, Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention, and DSM V trained,
Sometimes life seems like being stuck in a dark room - it's as if we're bumping into furniture, tripping over uneven floor, walking into walls. I can help you find the light switch. There is no magic wand to solve life’s problems but talking to someone who truly gets you may be the second best option. I am a warm, relaxed counsellor with a modern approach to psychotherapy. I feel passionate about my clients’ wellbeing and am authentically interested in what they bring to the counselling room.
i am Spiritual Emergency, Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention, and DSM V trained,
Sometimes life seems like being stuck in a dark room - it's as if we're bumping into furniture, tripping over uneven floor, walking into walls. I can help you find the light switch. There is no magic wand to solve life’s problems but talking to someone who truly gets you may be the second best option. I am a warm, relaxed counsellor with a modern approach to psychotherapy. I feel passionate about my clients’ wellbeing and am authentically interested in what they bring to the counselling room.
01889 223538 View 01889 223538
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Paul Schofield
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I know that seeking out a counsellor can be no easy task, and if you're reading this it's possible that you may have just had enough with feeling the way that you do. Sometimes we all need support in finding a way through, and in offering that support I bring the depth of my expertise and experience as a counsellor. I work with warmth, compassion and integrity, and a genuine desire to help a person tackle the particular difficulties facing them (see my video below). As a therapist I have some 20 years experience in supporting clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
I know that seeking out a counsellor can be no easy task, and if you're reading this it's possible that you may have just had enough with feeling the way that you do. Sometimes we all need support in finding a way through, and in offering that support I bring the depth of my expertise and experience as a counsellor. I work with warmth, compassion and integrity, and a genuine desire to help a person tackle the particular difficulties facing them (see my video below). As a therapist I have some 20 years experience in supporting clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
01535 286026 View 01535 286026
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Stacy Carrie
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Everyone has their own unique struggles and experiences and sometimes it can feel difficult to process our thoughts and feelings. I aim to show respect by working at a pace that feels comfortable for you to gain insight and enable you to feel heard and understood. Maybe you have experienced life events that were out of your control and your ability to cope has been impacted. I aim to provide you with a space that feels safe and supportive to explore what is going on for you without the fear of judgment. This may be a space to heal. This unique relationship is tailored to you and I see my role as being alongside you on this journey.
Everyone has their own unique struggles and experiences and sometimes it can feel difficult to process our thoughts and feelings. I aim to show respect by working at a pace that feels comfortable for you to gain insight and enable you to feel heard and understood. Maybe you have experienced life events that were out of your control and your ability to cope has been impacted. I aim to provide you with a space that feels safe and supportive to explore what is going on for you without the fear of judgment. This may be a space to heal. This unique relationship is tailored to you and I see my role as being alongside you on this journey.
0113 519 5551 View 0113 519 5551
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Harriet Coulthard
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Whether or not you personally use the term "trauma", you might feel or wonder if you’re carrying elements of pain and difficulty from your past. You may feel unable to set boundaries, and end up people-pleasing, resentful, or emotionally exhausted​​. Perhaps you reach burnout because you often prioritise everyone else’s needs above your own. Often my clients find themselves saying “yes” when you really want to say “no” or carrying negative relationship patterns from earlier experiences. I specialise in helping people who are functioning on the outside but feel strained on the inside and may be in fact struggling to cope.
Whether or not you personally use the term "trauma", you might feel or wonder if you’re carrying elements of pain and difficulty from your past. You may feel unable to set boundaries, and end up people-pleasing, resentful, or emotionally exhausted​​. Perhaps you reach burnout because you often prioritise everyone else’s needs above your own. Often my clients find themselves saying “yes” when you really want to say “no” or carrying negative relationship patterns from earlier experiences. I specialise in helping people who are functioning on the outside but feel strained on the inside and may be in fact struggling to cope.
0114 697 6475 View 0114 697 6475
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Jill Deacon
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Speaking with someone for the first time about personal issues or trauma can feel really daunting. It is important to feel safe and not judged when talking about difficult things, and my aim is for us to develop a relationship where you can explore whatever it is that you need to. There is not an exhaustive list of the reasons for coming to counselling initially but one thing is sure and that is it begins with building trust and beginning to speak openly. Our sessions will be collaborative: I will facilitate, but you will lead the way. Even if you can't pin point why things feel difficult, you're not alone.
Speaking with someone for the first time about personal issues or trauma can feel really daunting. It is important to feel safe and not judged when talking about difficult things, and my aim is for us to develop a relationship where you can explore whatever it is that you need to. There is not an exhaustive list of the reasons for coming to counselling initially but one thing is sure and that is it begins with building trust and beginning to speak openly. Our sessions will be collaborative: I will facilitate, but you will lead the way. Even if you can't pin point why things feel difficult, you're not alone.
01273 121297 View 01273 121297

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