Weight Loss Counselling in Pudsey
Hi, I'm Rebecca and I am a fully qualified and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR Europe/UK accredited EMDR practitioner working from my consulting rooms in Pudsey, Leeds (LS28) and also remotely via video or telephone.
I have many years experience working with people with a variety of mental health difficulties such as Depression, anxiety-based problems (Social Anxiety, General Anxiety, Health Anxiety, OCD, Phobias, Panic, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), complicated Grief and Bereavement.
Hi, I'm Rebecca and I am a fully qualified and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR Europe/UK accredited EMDR practitioner working from my consulting rooms in Pudsey, Leeds (LS28) and also remotely via video or telephone.
I have many years experience working with people with a variety of mental health difficulties such as Depression, anxiety-based problems (Social Anxiety, General Anxiety, Health Anxiety, OCD, Phobias, Panic, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), complicated Grief and Bereavement.
When it’s not always possible to chat to a friend or loved one about personal issues counselling can be really helpful. Using a warm and down to earth style my sessions will use techniques to help discover the underlying symptoms, using a non direct approach. This will allow us to explore any issues you have, develop ways to overcome them, and move forward positively at a pace that feels right for you. As a fully qualified therapist, I offer help if you suffer emotional from problems with low self esteem, relationships, work related stress, abuse, child related issues, abandonment, drug abuse and addiction, amongst many others.
When it’s not always possible to chat to a friend or loved one about personal issues counselling can be really helpful. Using a warm and down to earth style my sessions will use techniques to help discover the underlying symptoms, using a non direct approach. This will allow us to explore any issues you have, develop ways to overcome them, and move forward positively at a pace that feels right for you. As a fully qualified therapist, I offer help if you suffer emotional from problems with low self esteem, relationships, work related stress, abuse, child related issues, abandonment, drug abuse and addiction, amongst many others.
Many people come to therapy feeling caught in recurring relationship patterns that are difficult to shift.
Conversations may escalate quickly, or there may be a growing sense of distance, frustration, or emotional disconnection over time.
These experiences often feel confusing and isolating, especially when they seem to repeat in similar ways.
I work with adults who experience cycles of relationship conflict, anger or anxiety, and want to better understand what is happening beneath the surface.
Many people come to therapy feeling caught in recurring relationship patterns that are difficult to shift.
Conversations may escalate quickly, or there may be a growing sense of distance, frustration, or emotional disconnection over time.
These experiences often feel confusing and isolating, especially when they seem to repeat in similar ways.
I work with adults who experience cycles of relationship conflict, anger or anxiety, and want to better understand what is happening beneath the surface.
I am a counsellor and hypnotherapist, working with adults and teenagers, I work with issues such as adult survivors of sexual abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, stress, suicide,confidence building, pain relief, depression, low self esteem, regression work, anger, domestic violence, sexual abuse, bereavement, trauma, bullying, self harm, phobia's, insomnia, weight loss, stopping smoking and other issues I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and hypnotherapist, I am a member of BACP.
As a counsellor I work with people to address and resolve specific problems, making decisions, coping with crisis, developing personal insights and knowledge, working through inner conflict or improving relationships with others within a safe space. I believe counselling provides an opportunity for people to live a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
I am a counsellor and hypnotherapist, working with adults and teenagers, I work with issues such as adult survivors of sexual abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, stress, suicide,confidence building, pain relief, depression, low self esteem, regression work, anger, domestic violence, sexual abuse, bereavement, trauma, bullying, self harm, phobia's, insomnia, weight loss, stopping smoking and other issues I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and hypnotherapist, I am a member of BACP.
As a counsellor I work with people to address and resolve specific problems, making decisions, coping with crisis, developing personal insights and knowledge, working through inner conflict or improving relationships with others within a safe space. I believe counselling provides an opportunity for people to live a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
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Hi, I’m Teri. I offer relaxed, non-judgmental counselling tailored to your needs. My flexible approach allows me to provide immediate tools for managing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, or low mood, and I can teach relaxation techniques if needed. I also help you understand the root causes of these challenges, so you can recognise and address them in the future. Sometimes, we simply need a safe space to talk, and I’m here for that too. With compassion, sensitivity, and a little humour, I’m committed to supporting you through life’s challenges.
Hi, I’m Teri. I offer relaxed, non-judgmental counselling tailored to your needs. My flexible approach allows me to provide immediate tools for managing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, or low mood, and I can teach relaxation techniques if needed. I also help you understand the root causes of these challenges, so you can recognise and address them in the future. Sometimes, we simply need a safe space to talk, and I’m here for that too. With compassion, sensitivity, and a little humour, I’m committed to supporting you through life’s challenges.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. So, let me share a little about myself. Not just the credentials, but who I am and how I show up in this work, to help you get a sense of whether we might be a good fit.
In our sessions, we may talk through your feelings, explore beliefs you’ve been carrying, or look at patterns that no longer feel helpful. There’s no quota you need to meet to start therapy. You don’t need a ‘right reason’ to be here. Therapy can be a space to breathe; it’s a genuine and honest conversation between two people to make sense of your experiences and what they mean to you.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. So, let me share a little about myself. Not just the credentials, but who I am and how I show up in this work, to help you get a sense of whether we might be a good fit.
In our sessions, we may talk through your feelings, explore beliefs you’ve been carrying, or look at patterns that no longer feel helpful. There’s no quota you need to meet to start therapy. You don’t need a ‘right reason’ to be here. Therapy can be a space to breathe; it’s a genuine and honest conversation between two people to make sense of your experiences and what they mean to you.
The idea of an ‘ideal client’ doesn’t exist to me as every person deserves the chance to receive therapy. I offer a warm and safe environment whilst gently challenging and encouraging clients to visit the deepest parts of their lives. My clients are given the chance to meet with a therapist who not only cares for their wellbeing but also cares for the person they once were and the person that they are going to be. This is the hardest step which I am happy to support you with.
The idea of an ‘ideal client’ doesn’t exist to me as every person deserves the chance to receive therapy. I offer a warm and safe environment whilst gently challenging and encouraging clients to visit the deepest parts of their lives. My clients are given the chance to meet with a therapist who not only cares for their wellbeing but also cares for the person they once were and the person that they are going to be. This is the hardest step which I am happy to support you with.
I am a counsellor with a Degree in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with children and adults online as well as face to face. I also support couples and families who feel stuck or disconnected. I integrate CBT into a person-centred approach, responding to client's needs with compassion and flexibility. Finding the right therapist can be a challenge, as successful therapy requires trust and openness. I provide a space where you can feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and feelings, no matter how challenging they may be. I provide online, phone or face-to-face sessions in English or Polish.
I am a counsellor with a Degree in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with children and adults online as well as face to face. I also support couples and families who feel stuck or disconnected. I integrate CBT into a person-centred approach, responding to client's needs with compassion and flexibility. Finding the right therapist can be a challenge, as successful therapy requires trust and openness. I provide a space where you can feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and feelings, no matter how challenging they may be. I provide online, phone or face-to-face sessions in English or Polish.
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
Hello, I’m Melissa, a qualified counsellor and life coach. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling stuck, alone or unsure how to move forward. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, Identity issues, trauma, or struggling with confidence and self-esteem. I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what’s going on for you. My approach is person-centred, with an integrative element , compassionate and collaborative, helping you feel heard, understood and supported as you begin to make sense of things and move towards positive change.
Hello, I’m Melissa, a qualified counsellor and life coach. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling stuck, alone or unsure how to move forward. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, Identity issues, trauma, or struggling with confidence and self-esteem. I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what’s going on for you. My approach is person-centred, with an integrative element , compassionate and collaborative, helping you feel heard, understood and supported as you begin to make sense of things and move towards positive change.
You have likely arrived here because yourself or someone you know is thinking about counselling. This can be a worrying and confusing time and you may just need information about what counselling is and how you can make use of it. I chose counselling as a career as there was a time where I felt like I had no voice. I was alone with my thoughts and feelings. Having therapy, allowed me to understand how it feels to be listened to, with no judgement or a fear of being misunderstood. It gave me time, space and the confidence to open up. I want to work with others and communicate how to work on their self-love and belief in themselves.
You have likely arrived here because yourself or someone you know is thinking about counselling. This can be a worrying and confusing time and you may just need information about what counselling is and how you can make use of it. I chose counselling as a career as there was a time where I felt like I had no voice. I was alone with my thoughts and feelings. Having therapy, allowed me to understand how it feels to be listened to, with no judgement or a fear of being misunderstood. It gave me time, space and the confidence to open up. I want to work with others and communicate how to work on their self-love and belief in themselves.
I am here to support you through difficult period in your professional or personal life.
Are you struggling to cope due to stresses at work and/or home?
Perhaps you have a new role or a baby!
The ongoing demands of work, personal relationships and/or family responsibilities may be reducing your energy levels.
By introducing positive and solution focused support. I can help you work through these difficult times.
I am here to support you through difficult period in your professional or personal life.
Are you struggling to cope due to stresses at work and/or home?
Perhaps you have a new role or a baby!
The ongoing demands of work, personal relationships and/or family responsibilities may be reducing your energy levels.
By introducing positive and solution focused support. I can help you work through these difficult times.
I offer supportive, down-to-earth, confidential, non-judgemental proactive counselling in a warm, comfortable, safe environment. I work mainly from a Pluralistic approach meaning that I truly believe in a person’s ability to grow and develop in the way that is best for them and by integrating approaches to counselling such as psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT we can work together to get you to a better place. I have found that many problems have their roots buried in past experiences, yet my approach is always flexible, client centred and focused primarily on client growth.
I offer supportive, down-to-earth, confidential, non-judgemental proactive counselling in a warm, comfortable, safe environment. I work mainly from a Pluralistic approach meaning that I truly believe in a person’s ability to grow and develop in the way that is best for them and by integrating approaches to counselling such as psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT we can work together to get you to a better place. I have found that many problems have their roots buried in past experiences, yet my approach is always flexible, client centred and focused primarily on client growth.
I aim to provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for clients to express and explore any difficulties they might be experiencing. I believe the therapeutic rapport between the therapist and client to be a vehicle for transformation and change. I am very client lead in my work and strive to collaboratively work with clients to tailor my approach to best suit what they require from me. Not one size fits all and no one approach is suited for all clients. I believe this outlook encourages clients fostering their individuality and uniqueness. I hope to help clients to feel empowered, confident, and reconnected with themselves.
I aim to provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for clients to express and explore any difficulties they might be experiencing. I believe the therapeutic rapport between the therapist and client to be a vehicle for transformation and change. I am very client lead in my work and strive to collaboratively work with clients to tailor my approach to best suit what they require from me. Not one size fits all and no one approach is suited for all clients. I believe this outlook encourages clients fostering their individuality and uniqueness. I hope to help clients to feel empowered, confident, and reconnected with themselves.
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?
Welcome! My aim as your counsellor is to provide you with a safe and accepting space in which we can explore the reasons that bring you to counselling, and work together to bring you to a place of healing, growth and restoration. My integrative approach draws on different ideas and strategies, allowing flexibility to suit the needs of the individual. I will work with you to set goals and allow you to set your own pace. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self esteem and body image. I can help you to manage stress, or identify unhelpful behavioural patterns that are keeping you stuck.
Welcome! My aim as your counsellor is to provide you with a safe and accepting space in which we can explore the reasons that bring you to counselling, and work together to bring you to a place of healing, growth and restoration. My integrative approach draws on different ideas and strategies, allowing flexibility to suit the needs of the individual. I will work with you to set goals and allow you to set your own pace. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self esteem and body image. I can help you to manage stress, or identify unhelpful behavioural patterns that are keeping you stuck.
You may look like you're coping on the outside, while internally you feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, putting pressure on yourself, or struggling with confidence and self-worth. Many of my clients are high-achieving and used to being the ones others rely on, rather than the ones who ask for help. I work with adults navigating anxiety, overwhelm, life transitions and the emotional impact of ADHD. My approach is person-centred: no judgement, no pressure to have the "right" things to talk about, and no expectation you need everything figured out before you begin.
You may look like you're coping on the outside, while internally you feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, putting pressure on yourself, or struggling with confidence and self-worth. Many of my clients are high-achieving and used to being the ones others rely on, rather than the ones who ask for help. I work with adults navigating anxiety, overwhelm, life transitions and the emotional impact of ADHD. My approach is person-centred: no judgement, no pressure to have the "right" things to talk about, and no expectation you need everything figured out before you begin.
Do you find yourself wondering, “Why do I feel like this?” Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from who you are and what you want. The way we feel & relate to ourselves often develop for a reason, yet can leave us caught in patterns that we don’t understand. Therapy can explore these feelings, the experiences that shaped who you are, and what may be getting in the way of change. I offer a non-judgemental space where we can work at your pace, with therapy tailored to you and the changes you want to make, helping you find understanding and move towards a life that feels more authentic.
Do you find yourself wondering, “Why do I feel like this?” Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from who you are and what you want. The way we feel & relate to ourselves often develop for a reason, yet can leave us caught in patterns that we don’t understand. Therapy can explore these feelings, the experiences that shaped who you are, and what may be getting in the way of change. I offer a non-judgemental space where we can work at your pace, with therapy tailored to you and the changes you want to make, helping you find understanding and move towards a life that feels more authentic.
I’m particularly interested in working with people who feel caught between who they are and who others expect them to be. This might include navigating family pressures, cultural expectations, identity, life changes or the challenges of balancing responsibilities. I welcome people from all backgrounds who want to make sense of their experiences, feel more comfortable with who they are and find a greater sense of direction in their lives.
I’m particularly interested in working with people who feel caught between who they are and who others expect them to be. This might include navigating family pressures, cultural expectations, identity, life changes or the challenges of balancing responsibilities. I welcome people from all backgrounds who want to make sense of their experiences, feel more comfortable with who they are and find a greater sense of direction in their lives.
Are you experiencing emotional difficulties in your life? You may be finding yourself unhappily repeating unhelpful patterns or behaviours. You might feel disconnected from yourself, others or both.
Are you experiencing emotional difficulties in your life? You may be finding yourself unhappily repeating unhelpful patterns or behaviours. You might feel disconnected from yourself, others or both.
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Weight Loss Counsellors
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counselling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilise behavioural coaching or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counselling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journalling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counsellors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilise the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counsellor. Prior to surgery, counsellors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counsellors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.