Marriage Counselling in Otley
I am a psychotherapist & counsellor with a child/young person specialism and an adult psychotherapeutic counsellor. I was a primary school teacher for 24 years and have knowledge and understanding of the many complexities impacting young people, parents and those working with them. I have worked therapeutically with all ages. Whatever our age or stage in life, there are times when we encounter challenges or struggles. These can be confusing, cause anxiety or a feeling of being stuck. We can suffer from low self-esteem and need support in improving resilience, communication and relationships and gain an improved sense of wellbeing.
I am a psychotherapist & counsellor with a child/young person specialism and an adult psychotherapeutic counsellor. I was a primary school teacher for 24 years and have knowledge and understanding of the many complexities impacting young people, parents and those working with them. I have worked therapeutically with all ages. Whatever our age or stage in life, there are times when we encounter challenges or struggles. These can be confusing, cause anxiety or a feeling of being stuck. We can suffer from low self-esteem and need support in improving resilience, communication and relationships and gain an improved sense of wellbeing.
I offer calm, thoughtful therapy for individuals and couples seeking clarity, depth and lasting change.
I work with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, burnout and relationship difficulties. Many clients begin individually and later explore joint sessions when communication patterns emerge. I also support people in high-pressure roles, including emergency services, where resilience often hides unspoken strain.
I offer calm, thoughtful therapy for individuals and couples seeking clarity, depth and lasting change.
I work with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, burnout and relationship difficulties. Many clients begin individually and later explore joint sessions when communication patterns emerge. I also support people in high-pressure roles, including emergency services, where resilience often hides unspoken strain.
Are you feeling, unsettled, overwhelmed or facing things that are difficult to think about on our own? This may be something in your past or something that is very current.
Together we can explore these difficulties and gain insight and understanding to bring clarity and a greater sense of peace. You are assured of a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever your difficulty, leading to personal growth through a deeper understanding, acceptance, and change.
Talking to people close to us may feel difficult and often working with a therapist can help you to see a clearer path to your future.
Are you feeling, unsettled, overwhelmed or facing things that are difficult to think about on our own? This may be something in your past or something that is very current.
Together we can explore these difficulties and gain insight and understanding to bring clarity and a greater sense of peace. You are assured of a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever your difficulty, leading to personal growth through a deeper understanding, acceptance, and change.
Talking to people close to us may feel difficult and often working with a therapist can help you to see a clearer path to your future.
I specialise in male and female sexual difficulties and in relationship issues and work with couples and individuals.
Sometimes we need help to tackle distressing issues in our sex lives or relationships. Working with a qualified therapist can help you gain the insight and confidence to improve your situation. I work collaboratively with clients, utilising a combination of talking therapy, behaviour change and practical exercises designed to meet the client's goals.
I specialise in male and female sexual difficulties and in relationship issues and work with couples and individuals.
Sometimes we need help to tackle distressing issues in our sex lives or relationships. Working with a qualified therapist can help you gain the insight and confidence to improve your situation. I work collaboratively with clients, utilising a combination of talking therapy, behaviour change and practical exercises designed to meet the client's goals.
I trained as a person-centred counsellor, which simply means our sessions are all about you. I’d like to welcome you to a confidential and non-judgemental safe space where you can talk freely to explore your inner-self. Together, we can discover any underlying issues behind the difficulties you are experiencing and by overcoming the ghosts of your past, you will be in a better place to move forward with your life.Having counselling enables you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away.
I trained as a person-centred counsellor, which simply means our sessions are all about you. I’d like to welcome you to a confidential and non-judgemental safe space where you can talk freely to explore your inner-self. Together, we can discover any underlying issues behind the difficulties you are experiencing and by overcoming the ghosts of your past, you will be in a better place to move forward with your life.Having counselling enables you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away.
I offer in-person appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays and online appointments via video most evenings; No couple therapy currently.
I can work with you to help you feel understood in a confidential, non-judgemental environment. I can help you to understand how and why you think and feel the way you do and provide coping strategies. This can enable you to develop self-confidence, self-esteem and acceptance of who you are. Self-confidence may reduce anxiety or depression and support resilience, which is the ability to recover and adjust to life’s challenges.
I offer in-person appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays and online appointments via video most evenings; No couple therapy currently.
I can work with you to help you feel understood in a confidential, non-judgemental environment. I can help you to understand how and why you think and feel the way you do and provide coping strategies. This can enable you to develop self-confidence, self-esteem and acceptance of who you are. Self-confidence may reduce anxiety or depression and support resilience, which is the ability to recover and adjust to life’s challenges.
I am a highly qualified practioner offering Individual Psychotherapy, Counselling, Psychosexual Therapy and Couples Therapy in the Leeds and Bradford area.
You may be in crisis, or perhaps a culmination of patterns is causing you anxiety or stress. The repetitive cycle of arguments can make you feel despairing of change or movement forward. The sensitive subject of sex can be particularly tricky to navigate and as a result we avoid it at all costs. Therapy can open up stuck situations offering resolution.
I am a highly qualified practioner offering Individual Psychotherapy, Counselling, Psychosexual Therapy and Couples Therapy in the Leeds and Bradford area.
You may be in crisis, or perhaps a culmination of patterns is causing you anxiety or stress. The repetitive cycle of arguments can make you feel despairing of change or movement forward. The sensitive subject of sex can be particularly tricky to navigate and as a result we avoid it at all costs. Therapy can open up stuck situations offering resolution.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with adults aged 18 and over, as well as couples.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, or struggling to cope? You may feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to change or unsure why things have become challenging. Therapy can help you begin to understand what is happening and find a way forward.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with adults aged 18 and over, as well as couples.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, or struggling to cope? You may feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to change or unsure why things have become challenging. Therapy can help you begin to understand what is happening and find a way forward.
In person £70, Online £60, Couples £85
I work with adults from all walks of life who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or struggling to make sense of difficult emotions or life experiences. Many of the people I support are living with anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, work-related stress or major life changes. Some arrive knowing exactly what's troubling them, while others simply know that life doesn't feel quite right.
I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
In person £70, Online £60, Couples £85
I work with adults from all walks of life who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or struggling to make sense of difficult emotions or life experiences. Many of the people I support are living with anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, work-related stress or major life changes. Some arrive knowing exactly what's troubling them, while others simply know that life doesn't feel quite right.
I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
Hi, I am Clare, a compassionate, warm, friendly, and professional integrative relational psychotherapist. I work alongside clients in a respectful, empowering, non-judgemental way, to deepen understanding, identify choices and enable change. I believe that our early relationships and experiences have a profound impact on how we feel and behave, and on what we believe about ourselves and the world around us. Having counselling will enable you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away but are causing anxiety or distress.
Hi, I am Clare, a compassionate, warm, friendly, and professional integrative relational psychotherapist. I work alongside clients in a respectful, empowering, non-judgemental way, to deepen understanding, identify choices and enable change. I believe that our early relationships and experiences have a profound impact on how we feel and behave, and on what we believe about ourselves and the world around us. Having counselling will enable you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away but are causing anxiety or distress.
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Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in South Yorkshire, offering appointments to Individuals and Couples on weekdays during the day.
A variety of tools are available depending on the needs and interests of the client. These range from journal keeping, to visualisations, breathing practices, colour and image work and role-play to name just a few. I have over 25 years experience of working therapeutically, incorporating my Counselling training with my extensive knowledge of Yoga and Art.
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in South Yorkshire, offering appointments to Individuals and Couples on weekdays during the day.
A variety of tools are available depending on the needs and interests of the client. These range from journal keeping, to visualisations, breathing practices, colour and image work and role-play to name just a few. I have over 25 years experience of working therapeutically, incorporating my Counselling training with my extensive knowledge of Yoga and Art.
For couples therapy, this approach helps uncover the deeper emotional patterns that fuel conflicts and disconnection.
You might find yourself stuck in familiar patterns - giving more than you get, feeling unseen, or questioning if you're ever truly "enough". Maybe you keep things going on the outside, while inside you feel lonely and overwhelmed. Perhaps you're tired of feeling stuck in ways you can't explain, yet unsure how to shift it. These patterns often have deep roots in early experiences such as trauma, emotional neglect, inconsistent care, family issues, or growing up with violence or abuse. Even when there are no words, your body still remembers - this can lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, and relationship difficulties.
For couples therapy, this approach helps uncover the deeper emotional patterns that fuel conflicts and disconnection.
You might find yourself stuck in familiar patterns - giving more than you get, feeling unseen, or questioning if you're ever truly "enough". Maybe you keep things going on the outside, while inside you feel lonely and overwhelmed. Perhaps you're tired of feeling stuck in ways you can't explain, yet unsure how to shift it. These patterns often have deep roots in early experiences such as trauma, emotional neglect, inconsistent care, family issues, or growing up with violence or abuse. Even when there are no words, your body still remembers - this can lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, and relationship difficulties.
We are a small team of Psychologists based in Leeds and London, offering both in person and online sessions to children, adults, couples and families.
Our team of Psychologists are trained to support our clients with a wide variety of difficulties, whether that be challenges at school or with friendships, work stress, relationship problems, ADHD, Autism & more. We are also trained in many different types of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Compassion focused, Family Therapy & many more
We are a small team of Psychologists based in Leeds and London, offering both in person and online sessions to children, adults, couples and families.
Our team of Psychologists are trained to support our clients with a wide variety of difficulties, whether that be challenges at school or with friendships, work stress, relationship problems, ADHD, Autism & more. We are also trained in many different types of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Compassion focused, Family Therapy & many more
My past experience as an operational firefighter for 20years has moulded my approach to life. I offer a non-judgemental safe place for the client to explore any issues they may have. A particular area of interest for me is the effect of a difficult past on the psyche, whether childhood or later life trauma . I use an integrated method of therapy which enhances my ability to help the client make the changes they desire. I am friendly and empathic with first hand appreciation of the challenges we all face.
My past experience as an operational firefighter for 20years has moulded my approach to life. I offer a non-judgemental safe place for the client to explore any issues they may have. A particular area of interest for me is the effect of a difficult past on the psyche, whether childhood or later life trauma . I use an integrated method of therapy which enhances my ability to help the client make the changes they desire. I am friendly and empathic with first hand appreciation of the challenges we all face.
Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple / marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple / marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
In 2015, when I qualified as a psychotherapist, I remember saying to my tutor, "I believe in all the theories. What kind of therapist do I need to become?"
His answer was simple: "Integrative."
He explained that being an integrative therapist wasn't simply about learning different theories. It meant continually exploring my own life, remaining open to new research and never stopping learning.
I committed to that journey because I believed something very strongly: How could I ask clients to look deeply at themselves if I wasn't willing to do the same?
In 2015, when I qualified as a psychotherapist, I remember saying to my tutor, "I believe in all the theories. What kind of therapist do I need to become?"
His answer was simple: "Integrative."
He explained that being an integrative therapist wasn't simply about learning different theories. It meant continually exploring my own life, remaining open to new research and never stopping learning.
I committed to that journey because I believed something very strongly: How could I ask clients to look deeply at themselves if I wasn't willing to do the same?
ADHD & Autism Specialist Psychotherapist, ADHD Coach and Clinical Director of Neurodivergent Solutions.
As an Autistic and ADHD adult, I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support neurodivergent people struggling with anxiety, trauma, masking, emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, low self-esteem, identity and burnout.
I provide ADHD assessments, psychotherapy and coaching to help clients understand themselves, build confidence and thrive.
ADHD & Autism Specialist Psychotherapist, ADHD Coach and Clinical Director of Neurodivergent Solutions.
As an Autistic and ADHD adult, I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support neurodivergent people struggling with anxiety, trauma, masking, emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, low self-esteem, identity and burnout.
I provide ADHD assessments, psychotherapy and coaching to help clients understand themselves, build confidence and thrive.
There is no need to feel you have to cope on your own because I have over 30 years of experience of delivering counselling for various addictions, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, couple counselling, bereavement and loss. I can deliver clinical supervision and counselling individuals, couples, groups as well as to diploma students. My service is tailor made where sessions can be held at any preferred venue at a time and day suitable to you. We can work your issues out together.
There is no need to feel you have to cope on your own because I have over 30 years of experience of delivering counselling for various addictions, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, couple counselling, bereavement and loss. I can deliver clinical supervision and counselling individuals, couples, groups as well as to diploma students. My service is tailor made where sessions can be held at any preferred venue at a time and day suitable to you. We can work your issues out together.
Whether you're a couple feeling the distance between you, a parent overwhelmed by it all or an individual stuck in unhelpful patterns - therapy can help.
I specialise in relationships and work with both couples and individuals to untangle what's not working and help you to move towards a deeper understanding, stronger communication and lasting change.
Whether you're a couple feeling the distance between you, a parent overwhelmed by it all or an individual stuck in unhelpful patterns - therapy can help.
I specialise in relationships and work with both couples and individuals to untangle what's not working and help you to move towards a deeper understanding, stronger communication and lasting change.
Are you wondering why you feel so lost and lonely, not fitting in whether it is relationship with your partner, family members, friends or even colleagues at work.
Before qualifying as a counsellor, I worked in a senior position in sales management. Working in a male oriented environment has helped me to understand how difficult it can be to ask for help, particularly for men. My approach is to be able to give you tools and coping mechanisms to use between sessions.
Are you wondering why you feel so lost and lonely, not fitting in whether it is relationship with your partner, family members, friends or even colleagues at work.
Before qualifying as a counsellor, I worked in a senior position in sales management. Working in a male oriented environment has helped me to understand how difficult it can be to ask for help, particularly for men. My approach is to be able to give you tools and coping mechanisms to use between sessions.
FAQ - Marriage Counselling
What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling is usually paid for privately in Great Britain, rather than through the NHS, and sessions often cost around £60 to £120 or more. Fees depend on location, with costs generally higher in the London area, as well as counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. However, lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community clinics or non-profit organisations that offer reduced-cost services.