Counselling for Adults in Pontefract
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low or struggling to cope. Perhaps you’re experiencing relationship difficulties, grief, stress, trauma, low self-esteem or navigating a difficult life change. You may feel stuck, unsure where to turn, or simply need a safe place to talk and feel heard. Our clients often want clarity, emotional relief and a better understanding of themselves. They want support to process what they’re going through, find healthier ways to cope, and begin moving forward with greater confidence and self-compassion.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low or struggling to cope. Perhaps you’re experiencing relationship difficulties, grief, stress, trauma, low self-esteem or navigating a difficult life change. You may feel stuck, unsure where to turn, or simply need a safe place to talk and feel heard. Our clients often want clarity, emotional relief and a better understanding of themselves. They want support to process what they’re going through, find healthier ways to cope, and begin moving forward with greater confidence and self-compassion.
I work from a trauma-informed perspective, with professional experience as a Counsellor working with adults from diverse backgrounds across the NHS and charity sector.
Welcome to my profile, I am Rosie. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Interpersonal Psychotherapist, I work with people who are looking for a space for reflection, exploration and change.
I have a passion for Relational therapy, as a way to build understanding and work collaboratively - and through the relationship itself. I offer attuned care and a setting to explore your hopes, fears and difficulties, with an emphasis on building internal resources and emotional capacity.
I support people who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, with low self-confidence or difficulties in relationships.
I work from a trauma-informed perspective, with professional experience as a Counsellor working with adults from diverse backgrounds across the NHS and charity sector.
Welcome to my profile, I am Rosie. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Interpersonal Psychotherapist, I work with people who are looking for a space for reflection, exploration and change.
I have a passion for Relational therapy, as a way to build understanding and work collaboratively - and through the relationship itself. I offer attuned care and a setting to explore your hopes, fears and difficulties, with an emphasis on building internal resources and emotional capacity.
I support people who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, with low self-confidence or difficulties in relationships.
I support adults dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, grief, addictions, and childhood trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or exhausted from carrying everything on your own? Perhaps you struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, or addiction. Often, our past experiences continue to shape how we think, feel, and relate to others.
Therapy can help you understand these patterns, build healthier coping strategies, improve relationships, strengthen self-worth, and feel more in control of your life. Imagine feeling calmer, more confident, able to set boundaries, manage difficult emotions, and move forward without being held back by the past.
I support adults dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, grief, addictions, and childhood trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or exhausted from carrying everything on your own? Perhaps you struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, or addiction. Often, our past experiences continue to shape how we think, feel, and relate to others.
Therapy can help you understand these patterns, build healthier coping strategies, improve relationships, strengthen self-worth, and feel more in control of your life. Imagine feeling calmer, more confident, able to set boundaries, manage difficult emotions, and move forward without being held back by the past.
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.
I am an integrative counsellor with 12 years of practice in various settings, working with children, young people and adults.
I hope you are looking for a new clinical supervisor. You're a counsellor who is looking to change supervisor, looking for a new supervisor or looking to add to your current clinical supervision experience.
I am an integrative counsellor with 12 years of practice in various settings, working with children, young people and adults.
I hope you are looking for a new clinical supervisor. You're a counsellor who is looking to change supervisor, looking for a new supervisor or looking to add to your current clinical supervision experience.
Hi, my name is Sam and I am an integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I am really passionate about all individuals being able to express their emotions and the importance of being heard. The world can be a scary place, I aim to provide a safe, confidential and un-judgemental space to enable us to work together to explore what has bought you to counselling. I work with all individuals aged 16 and above.
Hi, my name is Sam and I am an integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I am really passionate about all individuals being able to express their emotions and the importance of being heard. The world can be a scary place, I aim to provide a safe, confidential and un-judgemental space to enable us to work together to explore what has bought you to counselling. I work with all individuals aged 16 and above.
I offer private counselling to children, young people and adults.
I am an integrative counsellor; psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and menopause specialist coach. My therapeutic practice is based largely on the relational approach, this means I place great emphasis on the relationship between you and I as it is our relationship which becomes the vehicle for your therapeutic journey. Each person is unique and I will draw on modalities that I feel will most suit you and the issues that you present to me. During our sessions I would like you to have as much autonomy as possible but I shall also give direction should you need it.
I offer private counselling to children, young people and adults.
I am an integrative counsellor; psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and menopause specialist coach. My therapeutic practice is based largely on the relational approach, this means I place great emphasis on the relationship between you and I as it is our relationship which becomes the vehicle for your therapeutic journey. Each person is unique and I will draw on modalities that I feel will most suit you and the issues that you present to me. During our sessions I would like you to have as much autonomy as possible but I shall also give direction should you need it.
I work with adults and with couples.
I work with my clients to find the best way forward. This means I taylor my modalities to your need. Maybe CBT might be best, or Transactional Analysis or Gestalt or Person Centred or a mixture of them with life coaching or hypnosis. Counselling is about change and sometimes that may require homework too.
I work with adults and with couples.
I work with my clients to find the best way forward. This means I taylor my modalities to your need. Maybe CBT might be best, or Transactional Analysis or Gestalt or Person Centred or a mixture of them with life coaching or hypnosis. Counselling is about change and sometimes that may require homework too.
I have worked in mental health services for over 10 years supporting adults, children and young people delivering solution focused therapies and CBT based interventions.
HI, I’m Catherine (she/her), sometimes life can be challenging and everyone experiences times when they may struggle. I offer a calm, confidential and safe space for you to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and support you through these difficult times. Often past experiences can cause difficulties in the present and together we can explore these in order for you to gain insight and clarity and move forward in your life.
I have worked in mental health services for over 10 years supporting adults, children and young people delivering solution focused therapies and CBT based interventions.
HI, I’m Catherine (she/her), sometimes life can be challenging and everyone experiences times when they may struggle. I offer a calm, confidential and safe space for you to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and support you through these difficult times. Often past experiences can cause difficulties in the present and together we can explore these in order for you to gain insight and clarity and move forward in your life.
I work with Couples, Adults & Young People.
I support Couples, Adults and Young People experiencing issues with; relationships, stress, anxiety, school, self harm, panic attacks, depression, anger, loss & bereavement, family issues, self esteem, bullying, workplace issues, gambling, domestic abuse, exam stress etc..
I work with Couples, Adults & Young People.
I support Couples, Adults and Young People experiencing issues with; relationships, stress, anxiety, school, self harm, panic attacks, depression, anger, loss & bereavement, family issues, self esteem, bullying, workplace issues, gambling, domestic abuse, exam stress etc..
I adopt a pluralistic approach, which involves integrating multiple therapeutic methods. As a pluralistic counsellor, I follow a client-centred approach, prioritising your counselling goals. Working closely with my client, I tailor my approach to meet their needs and preferences rather than strictly adhering to a specific theoretical framework.
I adopt a pluralistic approach, which involves integrating multiple therapeutic methods. As a pluralistic counsellor, I follow a client-centred approach, prioritising your counselling goals. Working closely with my client, I tailor my approach to meet their needs and preferences rather than strictly adhering to a specific theoretical framework.
I have many years of experience, both personally and professionally, working with adults, young people and children through my job as a counsellor and previously as a learning mentor.
Do you struggle to overcome loss or grieve after a bereavement? Is worry, overthinking, anxiety or depression stopping you? Are you stuck in your life or relationship and need to find a way to move forward or do you seem to have lost sight of each other? Perhaps you struggle to find the motivation, or simply want to talk about anything your would to change or understand. Then why not give counselling, hypnotherapy or coaching with me a chance.
I have many years of experience, both personally and professionally, working with adults, young people and children through my job as a counsellor and previously as a learning mentor.
Do you struggle to overcome loss or grieve after a bereavement? Is worry, overthinking, anxiety or depression stopping you? Are you stuck in your life or relationship and need to find a way to move forward or do you seem to have lost sight of each other? Perhaps you struggle to find the motivation, or simply want to talk about anything your would to change or understand. Then why not give counselling, hypnotherapy or coaching with me a chance.
Alongside working with adults, I have over 12 years experience of working with children in SEN and SEMH departments in both Primary and Secondary Schools.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. We all need support in life and at times, we reach out to therapy to provide us with that support. Therapy can help us to understand complex emotions, behaviours, or to learn more about ourselves. Sometimes it is just nice to talk to someone who is hearing and feeling what is going on for you. I can offer you a non-judgemental space to explore whatever it is you need support with. Together, we can work through your fears, your difficult memories or whatever is hindering you in life.
Alongside working with adults, I have over 12 years experience of working with children in SEN and SEMH departments in both Primary and Secondary Schools.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. We all need support in life and at times, we reach out to therapy to provide us with that support. Therapy can help us to understand complex emotions, behaviours, or to learn more about ourselves. Sometimes it is just nice to talk to someone who is hearing and feeling what is going on for you. I can offer you a non-judgemental space to explore whatever it is you need support with. Together, we can work through your fears, your difficult memories or whatever is hindering you in life.
Hi - my name is Becky, and I’m passionate about people and supporting them on their own personal journeys, helping them gain clarity around what’s going on in their life, and improving their mental health and wellbeing. I use what’s referred to as a person-centred approach, which is where you are central to the process of therapy. I create a safe, calm, and impartial environment to help you identify and explore the challenges you face, develop a better understanding of your situation, and facilitate change to deal with this in the future.
Hi - my name is Becky, and I’m passionate about people and supporting them on their own personal journeys, helping them gain clarity around what’s going on in their life, and improving their mental health and wellbeing. I use what’s referred to as a person-centred approach, which is where you are central to the process of therapy. I create a safe, calm, and impartial environment to help you identify and explore the challenges you face, develop a better understanding of your situation, and facilitate change to deal with this in the future.
Hi, it can be hard to share your feelings, so I offer a relaxed approach to therapy in a welcoming in person private safe space and the option to work remotely by telephone or video call.
With the right support and guidance we can start to make your world more manageable through achieving your personal goals, problem solving, alleviation of stress, low mood and anxieties.
We can explore your life dynamics, past, present and future by using different therapy approaches to make long term changes, realisations and maintainable improvements.
Your first time or not, we will go along at your pace and for your duration.
Hi, it can be hard to share your feelings, so I offer a relaxed approach to therapy in a welcoming in person private safe space and the option to work remotely by telephone or video call.
With the right support and guidance we can start to make your world more manageable through achieving your personal goals, problem solving, alleviation of stress, low mood and anxieties.
We can explore your life dynamics, past, present and future by using different therapy approaches to make long term changes, realisations and maintainable improvements.
Your first time or not, we will go along at your pace and for your duration.
ONLINE: Therapy for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed or misunderstood
I am a Chartered and Registered Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience. I work with individuals who may appear strong on the outside but internally carry stress, shame or a sense of feeling “stuck.” You may have coped alone for a long time, or felt misunderstood in past therapy. I offer a calm, safe space to explore complex feelings and patterns — especially for those who find it hard to trust or fear judgement, and who want to understand themselves more deeply, not just ‘cope’. Therapy here is not about perfection — it’s about honest transformation.
ONLINE: Therapy for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed or misunderstood
I am a Chartered and Registered Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience. I work with individuals who may appear strong on the outside but internally carry stress, shame or a sense of feeling “stuck.” You may have coped alone for a long time, or felt misunderstood in past therapy. I offer a calm, safe space to explore complex feelings and patterns — especially for those who find it hard to trust or fear judgement, and who want to understand themselves more deeply, not just ‘cope’. Therapy here is not about perfection — it’s about honest transformation.
More Therapists Nearby
Young adults on the brink of life transitions such as leaving school, starting college, going to University or starting work can find the change of identity causing emotional distress.
My therapeutic practice is specialised in helping two groups of people - young adults and those suffering with chronic illness such as ME/CFS, post viral fatigue, Long Covid etc.
I offer sessions that help to understand your nervous system, your ways of relating to yourself and others and how current coping strategies may be letting you down.
Young adults on the brink of life transitions such as leaving school, starting college, going to University or starting work can find the change of identity causing emotional distress.
My therapeutic practice is specialised in helping two groups of people - young adults and those suffering with chronic illness such as ME/CFS, post viral fatigue, Long Covid etc.
I offer sessions that help to understand your nervous system, your ways of relating to yourself and others and how current coping strategies may be letting you down.
TL;DR I mostly work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, and/or OCD stuff/intrusive thoughts, to better understand what's happening and find ways to improve things. I continue to learn to better support the people I work with, particularly around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, and neurodiversity.
TL;DR I mostly work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, and/or OCD stuff/intrusive thoughts, to better understand what's happening and find ways to improve things. I continue to learn to better support the people I work with, particularly around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, and neurodiversity.
Dr. Tom Mountjoy is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist with substantial experience within mental health, clinical health psychology, and neuropsychology settings. He offers services in central Leeds and via online consultations nationwide, and is approved by various insurers (including WPA, AXA, BUPA and others). He provides assessment and therapy covering a range of psychological issues, including treatment for anxiety and stress, low mood, and workplace difficulties. Tom has additional interests in chronic health conditions, neurological conditions, and adjustment to living with disability.
Dr. Tom Mountjoy is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist with substantial experience within mental health, clinical health psychology, and neuropsychology settings. He offers services in central Leeds and via online consultations nationwide, and is approved by various insurers (including WPA, AXA, BUPA and others). He provides assessment and therapy covering a range of psychological issues, including treatment for anxiety and stress, low mood, and workplace difficulties. Tom has additional interests in chronic health conditions, neurological conditions, and adjustment to living with disability.
Counselling offers a space to talk about the issues in your life and there are many reasons for coming. Talking things through with a supportive and non-judgemental therapist can help you gain clarity and make sense out of where you currently find yourself. This in itself can provide some relief and open up the potential for positive change. Whether you are having difficulties at work, have anxiety or depression, have had a major life event/trauma, an addiction, experienced loss, or just need to make sense of your current situation I can offer you a warm, confidential and welcoming space where you feel safe, respected and supported.
Counselling offers a space to talk about the issues in your life and there are many reasons for coming. Talking things through with a supportive and non-judgemental therapist can help you gain clarity and make sense out of where you currently find yourself. This in itself can provide some relief and open up the potential for positive change. Whether you are having difficulties at work, have anxiety or depression, have had a major life event/trauma, an addiction, experienced loss, or just need to make sense of your current situation I can offer you a warm, confidential and welcoming space where you feel safe, respected and supported.
Nearby Adults Counsellors Searches for Pontefract
- Barnsley
- Batley
- Castleford
- Dewsbury
- Doncaster
- Garforth
- Gildersome
- Mexborough
- Oakwood
- Ossett
- Rotherham
- Wakefield
FAQ - About Adult Counselling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in the UK hold various credentials depending on their training and regional requirements. Counsellors and Psychotherapists registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) receive the designation MBACP and their qualifications and practice are overseen by BACP. Many Psychologists registered with the British Psychological Society receive the title of Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), signifying that they have completed postgraduate training and supervised practice. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.