Counselling for Seniors in Mirfield

Fenix CBT Psychotherapy, Autism and OCD Specialist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Mirfield WF14
My name is Eve Ahmed I am an owner and Lead Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP accredited) at Fenix CBT LTD. I utilise my skills and extensive experience to help my clients reach their personal targets and clinical recovery. I am very passionate about the work I do and I love helping people reach their goals. I have thirteen years of experience working in mental health in public and charity sector with adults and children. I completed BSc undergraduate degree in Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and Level 3 Diploma in DBT and I also have (amongst many others) EMDR, ACT and Compassionate Mind training.
My name is Eve Ahmed I am an owner and Lead Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP accredited) at Fenix CBT LTD. I utilise my skills and extensive experience to help my clients reach their personal targets and clinical recovery. I am very passionate about the work I do and I love helping people reach their goals. I have thirteen years of experience working in mental health in public and charity sector with adults and children. I completed BSc undergraduate degree in Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and Level 3 Diploma in DBT and I also have (amongst many others) EMDR, ACT and Compassionate Mind training.
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Rosy Finley
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I specialise in anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or it feels the right time to speak to someone again, you are welcome here. Counselling with me can be a place to offload, work through or process some of those feelings or hard thoughts. A chance to untangle what is going on for you, while still enabling you to function day to day. I am an integrative, relational counsellor which means I am qualified in a range of counselling and psychotherapy approaches and tailor sessions to meet your individual needs.
I specialise in anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or it feels the right time to speak to someone again, you are welcome here. Counselling with me can be a place to offload, work through or process some of those feelings or hard thoughts. A chance to untangle what is going on for you, while still enabling you to function day to day. I am an integrative, relational counsellor which means I am qualified in a range of counselling and psychotherapy approaches and tailor sessions to meet your individual needs.
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Michelle Spendlove
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Michelle - a BACP-registered and NCPS-accredited Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor, providing one-to-one therapy for adults in the semi-rural, historic area of Liversedge, West Yorkshire. I offer the flexibility of in-person, or remote support via video link - whichever you prefer. Clients often say my down-to-earth demeanor and open-mindedness help them feel comfortable and understood. I attribute this to my years of psychotherapeutic training and my unusual life experiences, which have helped me be completely non-judgemental in my work. I operate my practice with compassion, viewing you as a person, not a 'patient'.
Hi, I'm Michelle - a BACP-registered and NCPS-accredited Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor, providing one-to-one therapy for adults in the semi-rural, historic area of Liversedge, West Yorkshire. I offer the flexibility of in-person, or remote support via video link - whichever you prefer. Clients often say my down-to-earth demeanor and open-mindedness help them feel comfortable and understood. I attribute this to my years of psychotherapeutic training and my unusual life experiences, which have helped me be completely non-judgemental in my work. I operate my practice with compassion, viewing you as a person, not a 'patient'.
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Emma Dunn
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello. I am Emma. Generally people come to me with anxiety, low self confidence and depression. Sometimes this feels like life is a struggle with no direction and purpose, or your head feels full of thoughts, and you feel restless. I have success with clients who want to find themselves, their path and understand the world in which they live. This often means working with existential questions; Why am I here? What is the point? I work with trauma, and recognise how scary this can be for people to face. My work with couples often focuses on communication. I am a trained Mindfulness teacher and this can form part of our work.
Hello. I am Emma. Generally people come to me with anxiety, low self confidence and depression. Sometimes this feels like life is a struggle with no direction and purpose, or your head feels full of thoughts, and you feel restless. I have success with clients who want to find themselves, their path and understand the world in which they live. This often means working with existential questions; Why am I here? What is the point? I work with trauma, and recognise how scary this can be for people to face. My work with couples often focuses on communication. I am a trained Mindfulness teacher and this can form part of our work.
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Karen - Shoreline
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Welcome, I'm Karen, a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist, and coach, passionate about helping people move forward in life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply need someone to talk to, I'm here to offer you a safe, compassionate, and confidential space to explore whatever is on your mind, with empathy and without judgment. Together, we work to uncover what’s holding you back and work at your pace, using proven tools and techniques to support meaningful change. We create a flexible, progressive, step-by-step approach tailored to suit your needs. Let’s take that first step together.
Welcome, I'm Karen, a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist, and coach, passionate about helping people move forward in life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply need someone to talk to, I'm here to offer you a safe, compassionate, and confidential space to explore whatever is on your mind, with empathy and without judgment. Together, we work to uncover what’s holding you back and work at your pace, using proven tools and techniques to support meaningful change. We create a flexible, progressive, step-by-step approach tailored to suit your needs. Let’s take that first step together.
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Tina Waddington
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Everybody who comes to counselling has different aims and outcomes that they want to achieve. Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I believe it can unlock thoughts and emotions and help you to process your experiences, exploring your current difficulties, alongside historic issues and relationships.
Everybody who comes to counselling has different aims and outcomes that they want to achieve. Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I believe it can unlock thoughts and emotions and help you to process your experiences, exploring your current difficulties, alongside historic issues and relationships.
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Carmen Calvo-Rodriguez
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
People seek therapy for different reasons. You may be feeling low, depressed, anxious or stressed; or perhaps you just have the feeling that things are not quite right. It might be that the distress is such that you cannot function at all. These could be recent feelings or you may have been experiencing them for years. In any case, counselling or psychotherapy can help you make sense of things, explore different options or make changes. Some of these issues can be sorted after a few sessions; in other instances, a more long-term approach will be needed.
People seek therapy for different reasons. You may be feeling low, depressed, anxious or stressed; or perhaps you just have the feeling that things are not quite right. It might be that the distress is such that you cannot function at all. These could be recent feelings or you may have been experiencing them for years. In any case, counselling or psychotherapy can help you make sense of things, explore different options or make changes. Some of these issues can be sorted after a few sessions; in other instances, a more long-term approach will be needed.
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Sharon Doherty - TherapyHear
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Looking for therapy that feels right for you? I offer expert, compassionate support for just £45 a session, making quality therapy affordable without compromising care. I use a mixture of approaches, talking, coping skills and solution focussed. I create a supportive and enjoyable place for you to be yourself. I have over 30 years experience in the health field and in the last 5 years as a therapist. I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, relationships and trauma and I acknowledge the impacts these can have on everyday life. I'd like to hear about your hopes and goals for therapy and how I can be helpful along the way.
Looking for therapy that feels right for you? I offer expert, compassionate support for just £45 a session, making quality therapy affordable without compromising care. I use a mixture of approaches, talking, coping skills and solution focussed. I create a supportive and enjoyable place for you to be yourself. I have over 30 years experience in the health field and in the last 5 years as a therapist. I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, relationships and trauma and I acknowledge the impacts these can have on everyday life. I'd like to hear about your hopes and goals for therapy and how I can be helpful along the way.
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Simon Prest
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, I'm Simon. Are you currently struggling? Feeling unhappy or unfulfilled? Perhaps you've recently experienced changes that have left you uncertain about the future. Perhaps you haven't been feeling good for a while now, and it's hard to see a way forward. Perhaps you are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression.
Hello, I'm Simon. Are you currently struggling? Feeling unhappy or unfulfilled? Perhaps you've recently experienced changes that have left you uncertain about the future. Perhaps you haven't been feeling good for a while now, and it's hard to see a way forward. Perhaps you are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression.
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Nicole Brook
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I am a friendly and professionally qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor. I help people manage depression, anxiety, stress, anger and relationship issues. I also help people explore issues of gender and sexuality, offering a supportive and confidential space. I have a warm, relaxed approach and will try to help you feel as comfortable as possible. My aim is to understand you and your unique situation, and to help you with the issues that you may be struggling with, in order to help you resolve them. Counselling facilitates self awareness, enabling your own capacity for healing, growth and change.
I am a friendly and professionally qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor. I help people manage depression, anxiety, stress, anger and relationship issues. I also help people explore issues of gender and sexuality, offering a supportive and confidential space. I have a warm, relaxed approach and will try to help you feel as comfortable as possible. My aim is to understand you and your unique situation, and to help you with the issues that you may be struggling with, in order to help you resolve them. Counselling facilitates self awareness, enabling your own capacity for healing, growth and change.
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Livia Caruntu
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Seeking therapy can feel like a significant step, and I recognise that reaching out for support isn’t always easy. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, understood, and able to explore your experiences at your own pace. I’m a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to providing a collaborative and evidence-based approach to therapy. I believe that meaningful change happens when people are supported to make sense of their experiences, recognise their strengths, and develop the confidence and skills to move towards the life they want to live.
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Rizwan Rashid
Counsellor, MBACP
Our past and present are intimately linked by our memories. Our memories are heavily influenced and based on feelings we had surrounding an event or experience. These experiences may be impacting your life right now, even the ones that might seem irrelevant or insignificant. If we don't become aware of this connection it will keep affecting our future, which over time can cause us stress. Prolonged stress can manifest itself in physical forms, including illness, lack of energy, problems with sleep, headaches, depression and anxiety. When you are mentally healthy you are able to handle life's challenges.
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Rachel Harris
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Seeking support can feel like a big step, and I aim to offer a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, valued, and understood. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Counselling (BACP accredited) and a Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People. I have accrued over 500 clinical hours and work from an integrative approach, tailored to each individual client. I am CBT qualified and combine evidence-based cognitive behavioural strategies with a strong person-centred foundation, ensuring therapy is both relational and practical. My experience spans private practice, charities, schools, and Employee Assistance Programmes.
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Aidan Arkins
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You might come to therapy feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected, or exhausted—perhaps from difficult relationships, addictions, low mood, anxiety, or years of holding yourself together. Many people I work with worry there’s something wrong with them. I don’t see it that way. Struggling doesn’t mean you’re broken; it means you’re human, shaped by complex and often painful life experiences. I work without diagnosis or assessment, meeting you as a whole person rather than a set of symptoms or problems to solve. Our work is collaborative and relational, focused on understanding your experience deeply, rather than fixing.
You might come to therapy feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected, or exhausted—perhaps from difficult relationships, addictions, low mood, anxiety, or years of holding yourself together. Many people I work with worry there’s something wrong with them. I don’t see it that way. Struggling doesn’t mean you’re broken; it means you’re human, shaped by complex and often painful life experiences. I work without diagnosis or assessment, meeting you as a whole person rather than a set of symptoms or problems to solve. Our work is collaborative and relational, focused on understanding your experience deeply, rather than fixing.
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Simon Heyes
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Reaching out can feel tough — but you don’t have to go through things alone. I’m Simon Heyes, a qualified integrative counsellor (BA Hons, Level 4 Diploma, registered BACP member), offering in-person and online therapy for adults and young people (16+). I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and more. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we go at your pace, helping you feel heard, gain clarity, and begin to move forward.
Reaching out can feel tough — but you don’t have to go through things alone. I’m Simon Heyes, a qualified integrative counsellor (BA Hons, Level 4 Diploma, registered BACP member), offering in-person and online therapy for adults and young people (16+). I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and more. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we go at your pace, helping you feel heard, gain clarity, and begin to move forward.
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Carla Edge
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am a down-to-earth counsellor, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist. I work with these therapies individually and also integrate them to suit your situation. You will be warmly welcomed and sincerely heard. You may want a life where it is easier to deal with painful events from your past or where you can cope with the difficulties of day-to-day life more effectively. Or perhaps, feel less daunted by the future. I can help you move forwards and feel happier.
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Virginia Vaccaro
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Hello. There might be several reasons why you are looking to start therapy: Maybe you feel stuck and don’t know how to overcome a difficult situation. Or why the same things seem to be happening to you. You might be wondering 'what is wrong with me?'. Maybe you feel very sad and like you’re carrying heavy baggage. Stress might be a bit too much and you wish you could stop the race inside you. Maybe you just want to feel better. Maybe you are not sure, but you feel that all is not ok. And maybe all the above at the same time.
Hello. There might be several reasons why you are looking to start therapy: Maybe you feel stuck and don’t know how to overcome a difficult situation. Or why the same things seem to be happening to you. You might be wondering 'what is wrong with me?'. Maybe you feel very sad and like you’re carrying heavy baggage. Stress might be a bit too much and you wish you could stop the race inside you. Maybe you just want to feel better. Maybe you are not sure, but you feel that all is not ok. And maybe all the above at the same time.
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Adele M King
Counsellor, MBACP
You might look like you're coping, but deep down feel anxious and depressed. Stress may be affecting your sleep and overall wellbeing. Perhaps you've become used to putting yourself last, hiding how you really feel, or masking parts of yourself to fit in. Relationships can suffer when you feel unseen, disconnected or lonely. As an experienced couples and individual therapist, I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what's happening in your life. Our work together allows you to feel heard and accepted, not judged.
You might look like you're coping, but deep down feel anxious and depressed. Stress may be affecting your sleep and overall wellbeing. Perhaps you've become used to putting yourself last, hiding how you really feel, or masking parts of yourself to fit in. Relationships can suffer when you feel unseen, disconnected or lonely. As an experienced couples and individual therapist, I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what's happening in your life. Our work together allows you to feel heard and accepted, not judged.
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George Hamilton
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Real change begins with a shift in direction. When life feels overwhelming or relationship patterns keep repeating, it’s natural to feel as though you’ve lost your bearings. Recognising that something needs to change is the first and most vital step toward reclaiming your path. I believe therapy shouldn’t hand you ready-made answers, but act as a catalyst for deep self-reflection while supporting your autonomy. You are the expert on your life; my role is to help you clear the way so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Real change begins with a shift in direction. When life feels overwhelming or relationship patterns keep repeating, it’s natural to feel as though you’ve lost your bearings. Recognising that something needs to change is the first and most vital step toward reclaiming your path. I believe therapy shouldn’t hand you ready-made answers, but act as a catalyst for deep self-reflection while supporting your autonomy. You are the expert on your life; my role is to help you clear the way so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Emma Harris
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
It isn't often, in our everyday lives, that we feel truly heard, understood and accepted without sensing judgement or criticism from others. I deeply acknowledge and understand the loneliness that comes from struggling in silence with life's difficulties. Therapy offers you a calm space to begin to tell your story; permission to pause and reflect on what you have been through, validate your response to trauma and loss and gently navigate the path forward. I will support you on your therapeutic journey, gently empowering you to realise your inner resources and ways of coping and navigating your world so that you feel more in control.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.

How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.

What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.