Marriage Counselling in Leek
Whether that's repeating patterns you can't explain, recovering from a difficult relationship, or trying to understand yourself better as a partner, parent or child.
I believe real connection is an essential part of healing, which means therapy with me isn't stiff or clinical. I bring warmth, honesty, and the occasional moment of humour when it fits. Our work will be compassionate, collaborative and at your own pace, drawing on CBT, attachment-based, psychodynamic and person-centred approaches.
Whether that's repeating patterns you can't explain, recovering from a difficult relationship, or trying to understand yourself better as a partner, parent or child.
I believe real connection is an essential part of healing, which means therapy with me isn't stiff or clinical. I bring warmth, honesty, and the occasional moment of humour when it fits. Our work will be compassionate, collaborative and at your own pace, drawing on CBT, attachment-based, psychodynamic and person-centred approaches.
Although my original Arts Psychotherapy training started my journey to helping individuals and couples, the NARM approach has further increased my clients' successes.
Early experiences, when we had no choice or voice, shape our Nervous system patterns. Although they were vital at the time, we unconsciously 'repeat' out-of-date Survival Strategies, leading us to feel helpless, hopeless, cynical, embarrassed, defeated or stuck. We might feel disconnected from ourselves and others. Part of us might long for more intimacy and another Part of us may also fear it. The connection and communication between body-brain-mind may have been disrupted or compromised, and even if we cognitively know that our patterns limit us, making and sustaining changes can be too tricky to achieve on our own.
Although my original Arts Psychotherapy training started my journey to helping individuals and couples, the NARM approach has further increased my clients' successes.
Early experiences, when we had no choice or voice, shape our Nervous system patterns. Although they were vital at the time, we unconsciously 'repeat' out-of-date Survival Strategies, leading us to feel helpless, hopeless, cynical, embarrassed, defeated or stuck. We might feel disconnected from ourselves and others. Part of us might long for more intimacy and another Part of us may also fear it. The connection and communication between body-brain-mind may have been disrupted or compromised, and even if we cognitively know that our patterns limit us, making and sustaining changes can be too tricky to achieve on our own.
How to explain what counselling is... If you're holding a cup of coffee and somebody accidentally bumps into you, you will most likely spill a drop or two, or depending on the bump impact a few spoonfuls or more. If there had been tea or something else in your cup, the result would be the same. Your emotions and feelings are like the coffee, because sometimes when life comes along and shakes you (which will happen to us all) whatever is inside your cup will spill out. Sometimes life can be easier until you get bumped.....but then you may need somebody to talk to, this is where counselling can help.
How to explain what counselling is... If you're holding a cup of coffee and somebody accidentally bumps into you, you will most likely spill a drop or two, or depending on the bump impact a few spoonfuls or more. If there had been tea or something else in your cup, the result would be the same. Your emotions and feelings are like the coffee, because sometimes when life comes along and shakes you (which will happen to us all) whatever is inside your cup will spill out. Sometimes life can be easier until you get bumped.....but then you may need somebody to talk to, this is where counselling can help.
Hello. My name is Linda and I am a qualified supervisor and Psychotherapist. I understand how hard it is to reach out for help, but through support and guidance things can change. If you are struggling to come to terms with something, or feel stressed, anxious, or feel like you are facing a challenge that you need support with, then please do get in touch. I have over 10 years’ experience of working with children, teenagers, and adults, with a variety of difficulties.
Hello. My name is Linda and I am a qualified supervisor and Psychotherapist. I understand how hard it is to reach out for help, but through support and guidance things can change. If you are struggling to come to terms with something, or feel stressed, anxious, or feel like you are facing a challenge that you need support with, then please do get in touch. I have over 10 years’ experience of working with children, teenagers, and adults, with a variety of difficulties.
Since then, I’ve also trained in Couples Counselling.
My specialisms are: Relationships; going through breakup, communication breakdown, feeling dissatisfied. Dealing with narcissistic relationships; Co-Parenting, Trauma; Developmental/recent trauma/ PTSD, Bereavement; Understanding and coming to terms with loss, . General Anxiety; coping skills. Self confidence, and growth. I offer Clinical Supervision.
Since then, I’ve also trained in Couples Counselling.
My specialisms are: Relationships; going through breakup, communication breakdown, feeling dissatisfied. Dealing with narcissistic relationships; Co-Parenting, Trauma; Developmental/recent trauma/ PTSD, Bereavement; Understanding and coming to terms with loss, . General Anxiety; coping skills. Self confidence, and growth. I offer Clinical Supervision.
Note: my apologies, please register your interest to join the current short waiting list
Note: my apologies, please register your interest to join the current short waiting list
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
Psychotherapy isn’t always about words because at times it can be difficult to talk. My practice incorporates the use of creative methods to aid the expression of feelings and imagery.
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
Psychotherapy isn’t always about words because at times it can be difficult to talk. My practice incorporates the use of creative methods to aid the expression of feelings and imagery.
I have helped people manage workplace stress, sort out who they are, explore coming out as gay, bi or trans, grieve for their parents and partners and pets, work their way through anger and frustration, and address addictive behaviours.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it.
We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
I have helped people manage workplace stress, sort out who they are, explore coming out as gay, bi or trans, grieve for their parents and partners and pets, work their way through anger and frustration, and address addictive behaviours.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it.
We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
I work with young people from the age of 15 upwards, adults, couples and families.
Hi, my name is Laura and I’m a qualified integrative therapist registered with the BACP. Being integrative means that I will have a flexible approach to how we work together and can combine techniques to best suit your needs. My aim is to provide a supportive environment where you will feel safe enough to share with me your struggles and worries, knowing that there is no judgement, in the hope that we can process these together and work towards you feeling more resilient, happy and confident moving forward with your future.
I work with young people from the age of 15 upwards, adults, couples and families.
Hi, my name is Laura and I’m a qualified integrative therapist registered with the BACP. Being integrative means that I will have a flexible approach to how we work together and can combine techniques to best suit your needs. My aim is to provide a supportive environment where you will feel safe enough to share with me your struggles and worries, knowing that there is no judgement, in the hope that we can process these together and work towards you feeling more resilient, happy and confident moving forward with your future.
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I have worked with adults, couples & families, with concerns on anxiety, stress, panic attack, perfectionist & imposter syndrome; trauma, relationships, intimacy & family-of-origin issues; cultural stress, self-esteem, identity & existential crisis (meaning, purpose & motivation in life); depression, impulsivity, anger, OCD, ADHD, BPD and spirituality.
You are just feeling fed up with self-doubt & rumination; and you are worrying about your continual procrastination & your escape from opportunities. You feel like you are finally ready to move forward. I understand what it feels like when encountering emotional issues and stress. I embarked on a journey of self-exploration, which has allowed me to find what I am passionate about. I work with an Integrative Therapeutic Approach to draw benefits from various modalities to suit You. I am dedicated in collaboratively assisting YOU in overcoming self doubts & unleashing YOUR potential FULLY, be it in your life, career and relationships.
I have worked with adults, couples & families, with concerns on anxiety, stress, panic attack, perfectionist & imposter syndrome; trauma, relationships, intimacy & family-of-origin issues; cultural stress, self-esteem, identity & existential crisis (meaning, purpose & motivation in life); depression, impulsivity, anger, OCD, ADHD, BPD and spirituality.
You are just feeling fed up with self-doubt & rumination; and you are worrying about your continual procrastination & your escape from opportunities. You feel like you are finally ready to move forward. I understand what it feels like when encountering emotional issues and stress. I embarked on a journey of self-exploration, which has allowed me to find what I am passionate about. I work with an Integrative Therapeutic Approach to draw benefits from various modalities to suit You. I am dedicated in collaboratively assisting YOU in overcoming self doubts & unleashing YOUR potential FULLY, be it in your life, career and relationships.
Practicing since 2013 with individuals and since 2019 with couples, I create a safe space for clients to work through a variety of issues.
I support both individuals and couples to explore their issues and find resolutions that work. feedback from clients include "The sessions highlighted our apprehensions and helped resolve the anxiety and provided a positive way forward." "individual sessions really good, got to know the therapist and felt they knew me." The best sessions were the hardest
Practicing since 2013 with individuals and since 2019 with couples, I create a safe space for clients to work through a variety of issues.
I support both individuals and couples to explore their issues and find resolutions that work. feedback from clients include "The sessions highlighted our apprehensions and helped resolve the anxiety and provided a positive way forward." "individual sessions really good, got to know the therapist and felt they knew me." The best sessions were the hardest
Maybe your mind constantly returns to them, your brain never seems to shut them out, this back and forth feels like you’re going mad. It's tiring, wondering if it will ever go away, or can you make it work? The immense confusion and exhaustion, and it feels like no one could ever understand what you are going through, how could they.. right? You don’t even understand yourself, you're just in it, bogged down by the racing mind and bargaining with yourself, and you're tired, alone with it and lost.
Maybe your mind constantly returns to them, your brain never seems to shut them out, this back and forth feels like you’re going mad. It's tiring, wondering if it will ever go away, or can you make it work? The immense confusion and exhaustion, and it feels like no one could ever understand what you are going through, how could they.. right? You don’t even understand yourself, you're just in it, bogged down by the racing mind and bargaining with yourself, and you're tired, alone with it and lost.
Couples counselling and working creatively with children and young people.
There are lots of reasons why someone may come for counselling. It may be that they are trying to come to terms with a loss or are finding it difficult to cope with the stresses of everyday life. It could be their past is affecting daily life. You may be experiencing difficulties in your relationships or having sexual problems. This could be erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, vaginismus, painful sex or loss of desire. I am Kink-friendly and aware. As a skilled integrative Therapist, I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore difficulties in a confidential environment.
Couples counselling and working creatively with children and young people.
There are lots of reasons why someone may come for counselling. It may be that they are trying to come to terms with a loss or are finding it difficult to cope with the stresses of everyday life. It could be their past is affecting daily life. You may be experiencing difficulties in your relationships or having sexual problems. This could be erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, vaginismus, painful sex or loss of desire. I am Kink-friendly and aware. As a skilled integrative Therapist, I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore difficulties in a confidential environment.
I am a warm, caring, and compassionate therapist who offers an honest, empathic, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment. I believe that feeling safe, heard, and respected is essential for meaningful therapeutic work, and I strive to help clients feel comfortable and supported from our first session together.
I am a warm, caring, and compassionate therapist who offers an honest, empathic, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment. I believe that feeling safe, heard, and respected is essential for meaningful therapeutic work, and I strive to help clients feel comfortable and supported from our first session together.
I work in a person-centred manner which means that I value building a positive relationship with clients; working to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment. This means that I want you to feel able to talk and express yourself about anything that may be troubling you. We talk about whatever you chose, and you can do so without fear of judgement. This enables you to become more comfortable with things as you discuss your thoughts freely, giving you an opportunity to consider things from different perspectives and over time building your confidence to explore different options and possibilities that are open to you.
I work in a person-centred manner which means that I value building a positive relationship with clients; working to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment. This means that I want you to feel able to talk and express yourself about anything that may be troubling you. We talk about whatever you chose, and you can do so without fear of judgement. This enables you to become more comfortable with things as you discuss your thoughts freely, giving you an opportunity to consider things from different perspectives and over time building your confidence to explore different options and possibilities that are open to you.
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered and NCPS accredited counsellor and supervisor with 15 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered and NCPS accredited counsellor and supervisor with 15 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
I charge £55 per hour for individual sessions and £90 per hour for couples or family sessions.
Hi there, my name is Annabel. I am an integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor based in Bradford and Leeds as well as working online and telephone. Life can be quite challenging in so many ways I understand this because I have worked with diverse people in various settings such as sexual health, HIV/AIDS social support, rape and sexual violence, bereavement, counselling children and young people with various challenges, care experience, adults who were adopted, LGBT communities, asylum seeking people and refugees. I offer you a very open minded approach and a deep understanding in trying to answer the question, "how did I get here".
I charge £55 per hour for individual sessions and £90 per hour for couples or family sessions.
Hi there, my name is Annabel. I am an integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor based in Bradford and Leeds as well as working online and telephone. Life can be quite challenging in so many ways I understand this because I have worked with diverse people in various settings such as sexual health, HIV/AIDS social support, rape and sexual violence, bereavement, counselling children and young people with various challenges, care experience, adults who were adopted, LGBT communities, asylum seeking people and refugees. I offer you a very open minded approach and a deep understanding in trying to answer the question, "how did I get here".
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for clients to progress towards a more satisfying way of life. It provides you with the opportunity to find your own solutions to personal emotional problems. It is often easier for us to talk about life issues with someone who is completely impartial and will maintain our confidentiality.
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for clients to progress towards a more satisfying way of life. It provides you with the opportunity to find your own solutions to personal emotional problems. It is often easier for us to talk about life issues with someone who is completely impartial and will maintain our confidentiality.
Couple counselling.
I am a counsellor and registered general nurse specialising in occupational health, and my priorities have been about the physical and psychological care of my patients and clients. I use the biopsychosocial model to support clients' biological, psychological and social experiences and issues. I listen to why the client feels they need therapy, and we discuss the most appropriate way forward which may include, for example, CBT or solution-focussed therapy. I am welcoming and trustworthy and my approach to clients is irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, race or religious beliefs.
Couple counselling.
I am a counsellor and registered general nurse specialising in occupational health, and my priorities have been about the physical and psychological care of my patients and clients. I use the biopsychosocial model to support clients' biological, psychological and social experiences and issues. I listen to why the client feels they need therapy, and we discuss the most appropriate way forward which may include, for example, CBT or solution-focussed therapy. I am welcoming and trustworthy and my approach to clients is irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, race or religious beliefs.
Hi, I’m Paddy, and I am a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP) and a member of the Association for Family Therapy. I have a broad experience of working in a variety of of NHS settings such as paediatrics, child and adolescent mental health, and adult mental health.
I involve family members and important others in the system to build on strengths, make changes to improve relationships and behaviours, and understand each other’s perspective. I can see families and also see people on their own e.g. child or young person, sibling group, parents only, and grandparents.
Hi, I’m Paddy, and I am a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP) and a member of the Association for Family Therapy. I have a broad experience of working in a variety of of NHS settings such as paediatrics, child and adolescent mental health, and adult mental health.
I involve family members and important others in the system to build on strengths, make changes to improve relationships and behaviours, and understand each other’s perspective. I can see families and also see people on their own e.g. child or young person, sibling group, parents only, and grandparents.
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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.