AXA PPP Counselling in Pontefract
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.
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.
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.
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.
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We may find it helpful to talk problems through with someone close to us, but sometimes friends and family can not help and we need to speak to a professional therapist. I will spend time talking with you to understand your difficulties and to help you identify the roots of your problem and identify what you want to change in your life. In doing so we can find a way to work together to help you to reach your goals. I have worked with issues surrounding, anxiety, depression, trauma (including PTSD), low self esteem, stress, emotional management difficulties, phobias, OCD, relationship difficulties, and grief.
We may find it helpful to talk problems through with someone close to us, but sometimes friends and family can not help and we need to speak to a professional therapist. I will spend time talking with you to understand your difficulties and to help you identify the roots of your problem and identify what you want to change in your life. In doing so we can find a way to work together to help you to reach your goals. I have worked with issues surrounding, anxiety, depression, trauma (including PTSD), low self esteem, stress, emotional management difficulties, phobias, OCD, relationship difficulties, and grief.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience training and working in the field of psychology and mental health. I specialise in providing psychological therapy online through video chat, telephone, email and instant messaging. As human beings we experience a wide array of emotions and often many struggles. None of us are meant to go through this alone and sometimes we need extra help in the form of therapy. As a fellow human being, I understand this journey. As a therapist, I feel honoured to be able to guide others during difficult parts of their life, whilst providing a space for them to be heard and understood.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience training and working in the field of psychology and mental health. I specialise in providing psychological therapy online through video chat, telephone, email and instant messaging. As human beings we experience a wide array of emotions and often many struggles. None of us are meant to go through this alone and sometimes we need extra help in the form of therapy. As a fellow human being, I understand this journey. As a therapist, I feel honoured to be able to guide others during difficult parts of their life, whilst providing a space for them to be heard and understood.
I offer assessment and therapy; opportunities to support someone in making sense of their experiences such as low mood, trauma, low self-esteem, eating concerns, anxiety and difficulties in relationships.
I offer assessment and therapy; opportunities to support someone in making sense of their experiences such as low mood, trauma, low self-esteem, eating concerns, anxiety and difficulties in relationships.
My clients are often thoughtful people who have spent years coping rather than understanding. They may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, ADHD, autism, or feeling stuck in patterns they cannot fully explain. Many arrive feeling overwhelmed, self critical, or disconnected from themselves. Together, we make sense of the experiences, relationships, and coping strategies that have shaped their lives, helping them develop greater clarity, self compassion, and confidence to move forward in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
My clients are often thoughtful people who have spent years coping rather than understanding. They may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, ADHD, autism, or feeling stuck in patterns they cannot fully explain. Many arrive feeling overwhelmed, self critical, or disconnected from themselves. Together, we make sense of the experiences, relationships, and coping strategies that have shaped their lives, helping them develop greater clarity, self compassion, and confidence to move forward in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
Perhaps you are seeking psychological therapy for a longstanding difficulty, or maybe you have only recently experienced stressors and are taking the first step in seeking help. Whether you wish for greater understanding, to develop coping strategies or to address an earlier trauma, I offer a compassionate and empathic space to help you to move forwards in your recovery.
Perhaps you are seeking psychological therapy for a longstanding difficulty, or maybe you have only recently experienced stressors and are taking the first step in seeking help. Whether you wish for greater understanding, to develop coping strategies or to address an earlier trauma, I offer a compassionate and empathic space to help you to move forwards in your recovery.
I endeavour to provide a safe, comfortable, quiet space for clients to explore sensitive issues. The relationship between myself and the client is at the heart of my approach. I believe that being with a client and offering a compassionate holding presence while they share their story is essential to establish a therapeutic working alliance before offering insight and psycho education. I adapt my approach to suit the needs of each client and integrate suitable interventions or tools work with whatever issue the client is presenting.
I endeavour to provide a safe, comfortable, quiet space for clients to explore sensitive issues. The relationship between myself and the client is at the heart of my approach. I believe that being with a client and offering a compassionate holding presence while they share their story is essential to establish a therapeutic working alliance before offering insight and psycho education. I adapt my approach to suit the needs of each client and integrate suitable interventions or tools work with whatever issue the client is presenting.
Hi! I’m Amy. I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I was very lucky to really enjoy going to university to study psychology. I quickly knew it was the area I wanted to work in and so began my journey in training to be one, completing masters and doctorate degrees along the way! I’ve worked with lots of different people, including children and young people, older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. I have also worked with include both child and adult eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, stroke rehabilitation and people who have offended who are staying in hospital.
Hi! I’m Amy. I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I was very lucky to really enjoy going to university to study psychology. I quickly knew it was the area I wanted to work in and so began my journey in training to be one, completing masters and doctorate degrees along the way! I’ve worked with lots of different people, including children and young people, older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. I have also worked with include both child and adult eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, stroke rehabilitation and people who have offended who are staying in hospital.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Anna, and I am an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist specialising in working with individuals affected by cancer, chronic illness, and trauma. I offer weekly online sessions tailored to your unique needs, in both Polish and English. I believe strongly in the connection between physical health and mental well-being. If you’re dealing with pain or health-related concerns, I understand how deeply these issues can impact your emotional state. I also work with individuals experiencing burnout, work-related stress, and those navigating the complexities of living as an expat.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Anna, and I am an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist specialising in working with individuals affected by cancer, chronic illness, and trauma. I offer weekly online sessions tailored to your unique needs, in both Polish and English. I believe strongly in the connection between physical health and mental well-being. If you’re dealing with pain or health-related concerns, I understand how deeply these issues can impact your emotional state. I also work with individuals experiencing burnout, work-related stress, and those navigating the complexities of living as an expat.
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner. I have years of experience working with clients to help them reach their goals using evidence-based interventions and in accordance with NICE guidance. I utilize supervision to ensure I am working with you in the most effective way. To make good progress using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), clients should be willing to engage with weekly appointments as well as practicing skills in-between appointments. We will work together to decide upon the best treatment for you to improve your life.
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner. I have years of experience working with clients to help them reach their goals using evidence-based interventions and in accordance with NICE guidance. I utilize supervision to ensure I am working with you in the most effective way. To make good progress using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), clients should be willing to engage with weekly appointments as well as practicing skills in-between appointments. We will work together to decide upon the best treatment for you to improve your life.
Hi, I'm Sara, a therapist based in Leeds. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients, and offering a therapeutic space to those who may feel on the margins of society. As a therapist, I have worked in bereavement, mental health, sexual violence and University services. During this varied experience, I have worked with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. I have availability on Tuesday and Wednesday each week. Working face to face in Meanwood, Leeds and online via Zoom.
Hi, I'm Sara, a therapist based in Leeds. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients, and offering a therapeutic space to those who may feel on the margins of society. As a therapist, I have worked in bereavement, mental health, sexual violence and University services. During this varied experience, I have worked with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. I have availability on Tuesday and Wednesday each week. Working face to face in Meanwood, Leeds and online via Zoom.
Are you a parent supporting a child with additional needs, such as SEND or mental health difficulties? Perhaps you're navigating school attendance challenges, autistic burnout or the complexities of accessing support, and feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. I offer therapeutic support for parents—not parenting advice—drawing on nearly 20 years' clinical experience as a therapist alongside personal experience of navigating the SEND system. Together, we can strengthen your wellbeing, make sense of your experiences and help you move forward with greater confidence.
One off consultation, short-term sessions or on-going therapy
Are you a parent supporting a child with additional needs, such as SEND or mental health difficulties? Perhaps you're navigating school attendance challenges, autistic burnout or the complexities of accessing support, and feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. I offer therapeutic support for parents—not parenting advice—drawing on nearly 20 years' clinical experience as a therapist alongside personal experience of navigating the SEND system. Together, we can strengthen your wellbeing, make sense of your experiences and help you move forward with greater confidence.
One off consultation, short-term sessions or on-going therapy
Hello. I am a fully qualified, EMDR therapist, psychotherapist/counsellor & supervisor. I work with a wide range of difficulties. My specialism is working Intensively with trauma - this means offering multiple EMDR sessions over a short time period, working through, what traditionally can take months of therapy, in a much shorter time.
I've worked in the NHS & private practice for over 20 years. I'm qualified & trained in different models of therapy, meaning that I adapt the way I work to suit individual needs.
I'm passionate about psychological therapy having seen personally and professionally how powerful it can be.
Hello. I am a fully qualified, EMDR therapist, psychotherapist/counsellor & supervisor. I work with a wide range of difficulties. My specialism is working Intensively with trauma - this means offering multiple EMDR sessions over a short time period, working through, what traditionally can take months of therapy, in a much shorter time.
I've worked in the NHS & private practice for over 20 years. I'm qualified & trained in different models of therapy, meaning that I adapt the way I work to suit individual needs.
I'm passionate about psychological therapy having seen personally and professionally how powerful it can be.
Hi, I am Sarah Batty, I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, also trained in ACT & EMDR. I will help you find better ways to deal with situations in which you struggle, with a focus on your thinking style, and the actions you take. I aim to help you develop a practical psychological tool kit, centred around your individual needs, values & personality. As such, I’m flexible in my approach to fit in with your needs. I specialise in mood disorders (anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder). I often work with people on NHS Talking Therapy CBT waiting lists who want to get started.
Hi, I am Sarah Batty, I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, also trained in ACT & EMDR. I will help you find better ways to deal with situations in which you struggle, with a focus on your thinking style, and the actions you take. I aim to help you develop a practical psychological tool kit, centred around your individual needs, values & personality. As such, I’m flexible in my approach to fit in with your needs. I specialise in mood disorders (anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder). I often work with people on NHS Talking Therapy CBT waiting lists who want to get started.
Hello and thank you for checking my details. I am an experienced Doctoral Psychologist working regularly in Ryedale and area with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bereavement, loss and trauma, (including childhood issues). I have additional training, experience and working knowledge in both trauma and all forms of dissociation. Psychological therapy is a highly effective means of dealing with emotional issues and my work is dedicated to offering a professional, confidential service, helping people to deal with problems and gain the insight needed to build healthier more fulfilling lives.
Hello and thank you for checking my details. I am an experienced Doctoral Psychologist working regularly in Ryedale and area with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bereavement, loss and trauma, (including childhood issues). I have additional training, experience and working knowledge in both trauma and all forms of dissociation. Psychological therapy is a highly effective means of dealing with emotional issues and my work is dedicated to offering a professional, confidential service, helping people to deal with problems and gain the insight needed to build healthier more fulfilling lives.
Starting therapy can be a big step, and it’s normal to feel nervous or unsure about what to expect. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where we can take things at a pace that feels right for you. During our sessions, we’ll explore what’s happening for you, and i’ll listen to understand your experiences. Collaboration is key in my approach- I believe in working side by side so that you feel empowered and an active part of our journey together.
Starting therapy can be a big step, and it’s normal to feel nervous or unsure about what to expect. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where we can take things at a pace that feels right for you. During our sessions, we’ll explore what’s happening for you, and i’ll listen to understand your experiences. Collaboration is key in my approach- I believe in working side by side so that you feel empowered and an active part of our journey together.
At some point in our lives we all need additional support to deal with personal issues and problems that affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Starting counselling can be difficult, however it is the first step to the support and guidance you need. As a client centered therapist I work on the concept that every client is an individual. I will work with you to improve the way you are thinking and feeling.
At some point in our lives we all need additional support to deal with personal issues and problems that affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Starting counselling can be difficult, however it is the first step to the support and guidance you need. As a client centered therapist I work on the concept that every client is an individual. I will work with you to improve the way you are thinking and feeling.
I'm a clinical psychologist offering compassionate, individualised, and non-judgmental therapy. I will help you to make sense of your difficulties and learn new ways of coping to help you to move forward.
I specialise in working with adults who have experienced trauma using compassionate approaches and EMDR.
I also specialise in neurodivergence, acknowledging the unique strengths and challenges, as well as providing support on the journey of diagnosis, self-acceptance, and managing any mental health comorbid difficulties.
I also specialise in anxiety, OCD, and addictions.
I'm a clinical psychologist offering compassionate, individualised, and non-judgmental therapy. I will help you to make sense of your difficulties and learn new ways of coping to help you to move forward.
I specialise in working with adults who have experienced trauma using compassionate approaches and EMDR.
I also specialise in neurodivergence, acknowledging the unique strengths and challenges, as well as providing support on the journey of diagnosis, self-acceptance, and managing any mental health comorbid difficulties.
I also specialise in anxiety, OCD, and addictions.