Transpersonal Counselling in Leeds

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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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Adam Clayton
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS17
I wonder what brings you here today? Maybe you are at quarter or midlife and desire change or meaning. Is the pressure and strain of 'doing it on your own' or 'holding it all in' is getting too much? Perhaps your relationships keep following the same painful scripts- maybe another pair of eyes and compassionate presence will help? Compulsions or addictions might offer short term relief but long term shame and anxiety- you might yearn to bring them into honest and caring dialogue? An accredited UKCP Psychotherapist, informed by Relational Psychoanalysis, Jungian Psychology and Attachment Theory but holding these lightly.
I wonder what brings you here today? Maybe you are at quarter or midlife and desire change or meaning. Is the pressure and strain of 'doing it on your own' or 'holding it all in' is getting too much? Perhaps your relationships keep following the same painful scripts- maybe another pair of eyes and compassionate presence will help? Compulsions or addictions might offer short term relief but long term shame and anxiety- you might yearn to bring them into honest and caring dialogue? An accredited UKCP Psychotherapist, informed by Relational Psychoanalysis, Jungian Psychology and Attachment Theory but holding these lightly.
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Dr Kamila Hortynska
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Leeds LS16
My name is Dr Kamila Hortynska. I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Spiritual Life Coach with 23 years of clinical experience, (11 in the NHS). My approach is holistic, integrative & soulful, yet firmly based in health sciences & research. I believe YOU CAN live the life you desire & deserve, and shine so brightly, it will inspire everyone else to do the same! Are you ready to turn stress & exhaustion into vitality and pleasure? Feel radiant and free ...to be yourself? Open up to new possibilities & relationships? I’m an expert in helping people like you spring-clean their lives & introduce new habits.
My name is Dr Kamila Hortynska. I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Spiritual Life Coach with 23 years of clinical experience, (11 in the NHS). My approach is holistic, integrative & soulful, yet firmly based in health sciences & research. I believe YOU CAN live the life you desire & deserve, and shine so brightly, it will inspire everyone else to do the same! Are you ready to turn stress & exhaustion into vitality and pleasure? Feel radiant and free ...to be yourself? Open up to new possibilities & relationships? I’m an expert in helping people like you spring-clean their lives & introduce new habits.
0113 519 0209 View 0113 519 0209
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Holly Portz
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Leeds LS1
I practice trauma-informed care; my priority is to create a calm, compassionate space. I view therapy in a holistic way, recognising that your emotional wellbeing is influenced by the connection between your mind, body, and your wider sense of meaning in life. I am also open to exploring deeper parts of your experience through an existential lens, such as your sense of meaning, purpose, or connection to something beyond the self, if that feels important to you. Where helpful, we might gently notice how your feelings show up in your body, as stress, past experiences, and emotions can often be felt physically in the body.
I practice trauma-informed care; my priority is to create a calm, compassionate space. I view therapy in a holistic way, recognising that your emotional wellbeing is influenced by the connection between your mind, body, and your wider sense of meaning in life. I am also open to exploring deeper parts of your experience through an existential lens, such as your sense of meaning, purpose, or connection to something beyond the self, if that feels important to you. Where helpful, we might gently notice how your feelings show up in your body, as stress, past experiences, and emotions can often be felt physically in the body.
0113 519 9861 View 0113 519 9861
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Kate Pegg
Counsellor, MBACP
Leeds LS7
Are you finding Motherhood to be harder than you imagined? You might have concerns about low mood or feelings of anxiety, anger or rage. Do you have a harsh inner voice and want help being kinder to yourself? Perhaps you had traumatic birth or experienced infertility or loss on your journey. Maybe you're on maternity leave and want to feel in a better headspace before returning to work? You might be a Mum of older children, struggling to juggle life and hold the mental load. You could be experiencing difficult hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or transitioning through perimenopause/menopause. Feel free to email/text.
Are you finding Motherhood to be harder than you imagined? You might have concerns about low mood or feelings of anxiety, anger or rage. Do you have a harsh inner voice and want help being kinder to yourself? Perhaps you had traumatic birth or experienced infertility or loss on your journey. Maybe you're on maternity leave and want to feel in a better headspace before returning to work? You might be a Mum of older children, struggling to juggle life and hold the mental load. You could be experiencing difficult hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or transitioning through perimenopause/menopause. Feel free to email/text.
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Sally Cook
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Leeds LS16
Hi, my name is Sally. I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor with a BSc (Hons) degree in therapeutic counselling, gained from Leeds Beckett's University. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I incorporate different types of therapies in a person-centered way. Thus, I can offer you support that is especially catered for your needs. I am able to offer an environment that is empathic, cathartic and caring by creating a non-judgmental safe space for you to share how you are feeling.
Hi, my name is Sally. I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor with a BSc (Hons) degree in therapeutic counselling, gained from Leeds Beckett's University. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I incorporate different types of therapies in a person-centered way. Thus, I can offer you support that is especially catered for your needs. I am able to offer an environment that is empathic, cathartic and caring by creating a non-judgmental safe space for you to share how you are feeling.
0113 467 8564 View 0113 467 8564
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Chris Bygrave
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Leeds LS1
Waitlist for new clients
I am also interested in psychodynamic, embodied and transpersonal models.
Hi, I'm Chris. I offer psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling in Leeds. I see therapy as the co-creation of a warm, authentic relationship, in which we create the conditions to shine a light onto the wounded or neglected parts of the self. I offer open ended sessions, which allows our work together to unfold naturally, leading us into the places where we can explore the roots of your emotional development and relational patterns. This is a process that encourages healing and growth, helping you to becoming more in tune and at ease with who you are as a unique person.
I am also interested in psychodynamic, embodied and transpersonal models.
Hi, I'm Chris. I offer psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling in Leeds. I see therapy as the co-creation of a warm, authentic relationship, in which we create the conditions to shine a light onto the wounded or neglected parts of the self. I offer open ended sessions, which allows our work together to unfold naturally, leading us into the places where we can explore the roots of your emotional development and relational patterns. This is a process that encourages healing and growth, helping you to becoming more in tune and at ease with who you are as a unique person.
0113 519 1285 View 0113 519 1285
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Justyna Muller
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer with more than fifteen years of experience. My approach is Humanistic, and I will take into consideration all your needs including mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and creative. I work on many different levels, combining traditional and modern schools of Counselling, Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy and research. My role is to guide you through the challenges of being in therapy by using reflections, questions, and different creative techniques to enable you to take part in the in the process of discovering your creativity, spontaneity and potential.
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer with more than fifteen years of experience. My approach is Humanistic, and I will take into consideration all your needs including mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and creative. I work on many different levels, combining traditional and modern schools of Counselling, Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy and research. My role is to guide you through the challenges of being in therapy by using reflections, questions, and different creative techniques to enable you to take part in the in the process of discovering your creativity, spontaneity and potential.
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Andrew Mark Smith
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Serves Area
My ideal client is someone who has lived with developmental trauma and long-standing emotional patterns that leave them feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck. They may function well externally but carry a deep sense of instability or loneliness inside. They want to understand themselves, break repetitive relational cycles, and feel real, grounded, and connected. They’re seeking depth, stability, and meaning because survival mode is no longer enough — they’re ready for genuine, lasting change.
My ideal client is someone who has lived with developmental trauma and long-standing emotional patterns that leave them feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck. They may function well externally but carry a deep sense of instability or loneliness inside. They want to understand themselves, break repetitive relational cycles, and feel real, grounded, and connected. They’re seeking depth, stability, and meaning because survival mode is no longer enough — they’re ready for genuine, lasting change.
01422 557764 View 01422 557764
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Max Gillespie
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer a soulful approach to therapy grounded in the latest psychological theory. ​Often, it may seem that much of modern psychological therapy merely ruffles and reorganises the surface of the things that trouble us, seeing people who are experiencing psychological suffering as complex machines to which we can apply a set psychological theories. In contrast, after 20years of working as a psychological therapist, I believe it's more appropriate to approach clients as 'souls' in need of hearing, healing, connection, meaning, and renewal. ​
I offer a soulful approach to therapy grounded in the latest psychological theory. ​Often, it may seem that much of modern psychological therapy merely ruffles and reorganises the surface of the things that trouble us, seeing people who are experiencing psychological suffering as complex machines to which we can apply a set psychological theories. In contrast, after 20years of working as a psychological therapist, I believe it's more appropriate to approach clients as 'souls' in need of hearing, healing, connection, meaning, and renewal. ​
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Dr John Kenneth Pates
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Sport Psych.
Serves Area
In my consultancy, I often use interventions related to Humanistic Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, Jungian Psychology and Cognitive behavioural therapy.
Hi, my name is Dr. John Pates, and I am a performance psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping people in sport, business and life unlock their full potential. I have coached 5 Major winners in golf, the 2014 Ryder Cup team, over 30 PGA tour winners, World champions, Olympic champions, National and International Sports teams, and athletes from almost every sport. I am the author of 5 books and have worked in institutions and teams that require high-performance skills and knowledge throughout the world. I have trained some of the most renowned names in sports history, and I hold the secrets to their success.
In my consultancy, I often use interventions related to Humanistic Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, Jungian Psychology and Cognitive behavioural therapy.
Hi, my name is Dr. John Pates, and I am a performance psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping people in sport, business and life unlock their full potential. I have coached 5 Major winners in golf, the 2014 Ryder Cup team, over 30 PGA tour winners, World champions, Olympic champions, National and International Sports teams, and athletes from almost every sport. I am the author of 5 books and have worked in institutions and teams that require high-performance skills and knowledge throughout the world. I have trained some of the most renowned names in sports history, and I hold the secrets to their success.
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Dr Ali Khatibi
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can become overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, grief, depression, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties or major life changes begin to affect how you feel, think and cope day to day. You may feel stuck, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward. You may also be navigating immigration, cultural identity, family expectations, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, or the search for safety and belonging. I offer a warm, thoughtful and evidence-based space to help you feel understood and supported.
Life can become overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, grief, depression, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties or major life changes begin to affect how you feel, think and cope day to day. You may feel stuck, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward. You may also be navigating immigration, cultural identity, family expectations, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, or the search for safety and belonging. I offer a warm, thoughtful and evidence-based space to help you feel understood and supported.
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Sarah Marzillier
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
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Dr Sally Conway
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I offer gentle therapy and coaching for sensitive adults who have lost themselves through difficult life events, prolonged stress, or years of people-pleasing. When you’ve learned to adapt, stay quiet, or put your own needs aside to feel safe or fit in, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from your true self and your deeper needs. Together we'll work at the pace of your nervous system, helping you heal old wounds and restore inner balance by reconnecting with your inner wisdom and reclaiming your authentic self. You don’t need fixing, just a supportive space where you can remember who you are.
I offer gentle therapy and coaching for sensitive adults who have lost themselves through difficult life events, prolonged stress, or years of people-pleasing. When you’ve learned to adapt, stay quiet, or put your own needs aside to feel safe or fit in, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from your true self and your deeper needs. Together we'll work at the pace of your nervous system, helping you heal old wounds and restore inner balance by reconnecting with your inner wisdom and reclaiming your authentic self. You don’t need fixing, just a supportive space where you can remember who you are.
01642 130004 View 01642 130004
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Malik Rezzi
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Serves Area
I was born and raised in multicultural societies all my life. Living in several different countries on 3 different continents (United Arab Emirates, Canada, Pakistan, Wales and England) has given me unique knowledge about culturally adapting therapy. It has also taught me to understand and work with many different kinds of people. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with the client to create a safe and comfortable space to address and potentially alleviate psychological trauma. I have extensive experience adapting contemporary therapy and counselling and tailoring it to unique cultural nuances.
I was born and raised in multicultural societies all my life. Living in several different countries on 3 different continents (United Arab Emirates, Canada, Pakistan, Wales and England) has given me unique knowledge about culturally adapting therapy. It has also taught me to understand and work with many different kinds of people. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with the client to create a safe and comfortable space to address and potentially alleviate psychological trauma. I have extensive experience adapting contemporary therapy and counselling and tailoring it to unique cultural nuances.
020 3872 2437 View 020 3872 2437
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Charlton George Blackwell
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I've been actively practicing as a Therapist for the last 7 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 7 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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Ava Winter
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome to my page. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma or relationship difficulties that feel hard to manage alone. You might be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or emotionally stuck, or unsure why things feel as difficult as they do. Often, people come wanting to understand themselves better, make sense of their experiences, and find a way to live with greater clarity, emotional capacity and choice.
Hello and welcome to my page. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma or relationship difficulties that feel hard to manage alone. You might be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or emotionally stuck, or unsure why things feel as difficult as they do. Often, people come wanting to understand themselves better, make sense of their experiences, and find a way to live with greater clarity, emotional capacity and choice.
01245 823645 View 01245 823645
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Shan Merchant
Counsellor, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
01274 019974 View 01274 019974
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Joe Harrington
Psychotherapist, GMBPsS
Online Only
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment. I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life. I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment. I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life. I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
01279 976929 View 01279 976929
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Judith Mariel Perla Wells
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
Online Only
I am an experienced counsellor -offering Individual psychotherapy. I also work with EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing), a very effective and proven approach for the treatment of trauma. My approach to therapy is integrative. People are diverse and ways of facing and resolving problems vary from individual to individual I find that sticking to just one fixed approach would be forced and simplistic. I work drawing from different theories and approaches what feels best for each unique individual experience.
I am an experienced counsellor -offering Individual psychotherapy. I also work with EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing), a very effective and proven approach for the treatment of trauma. My approach to therapy is integrative. People are diverse and ways of facing and resolving problems vary from individual to individual I find that sticking to just one fixed approach would be forced and simplistic. I work drawing from different theories and approaches what feels best for each unique individual experience.
01423 740394 View 01423 740394

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Transpersonal Counsellors
How does transpersonal therapy work?
Transpersonal therapy focuses on a patient’s spirituality and meaning in life. Transpersonal therapists might borrow from Eastern traditions as well as Western psychology. They may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualisation, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork to produce altered states of consciousness. The therapist helps the patient to access their consciousness and spirituality to work through difficult mental states.

How long does transpersonal therapy last?
Because the goal is to understand a person as a whole, including their spirituality, treatment can range from months to a year or beyond. While patients learn the philosophy behind transpersonal therapy during treatment, they can also practice its principles throughout life after therapy sessions have ended.

Is transpersonal therapy effective?
Patients have found success with transpersonal therapy; this method is useful in improving anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, fears, relationship problems, and other concerns. Improvements in problem areas can continue even after transpersonal therapy ends, as individuals can utilise the tools they’ve learned during treatment sessions.

What are the limitations of transpersonal therapy?
There is some research on the effectiveness of transpersonal therapy, but empirical support for this therapy approach is sparse. It does not have the robust evidence base of other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy.