Counselling in Selby

At times in our lives we can all find things challenging. Sometimes we need a time and space to reflect, talk and be heard. We often need to find new ways of thinking and feeling, to gain new perspectives and move forward... Counselling is a way for us to do this. It provides a chance for us to address these difficulties, to work on ourselves, to explore our lives and to make them better. It is an important time in our busy lives when we can help ourselves, to better understand our challenges, and to learn about what we think and feel. From this we can enhance our experiences and make positive changes.

I am a person centred counsellor, who offers confidential and empathic counselling in York and surrounding areas. I offer short and long term counselling to adults, teenagers and children, from 7yrs, in a safe, non-judgemental environment. I offer both indoor and outdoor counselling sessions as well as telephone and online counselling. I aim to help my clients achieve positive change in their lives by working together to facilitate change, even when words or feelings maybe difficult to express.

I am a Senior Accredited independent psychotherapeutic practitioner. My approach is to work creatively with client autonomy and integrate a dynamic therapy striving to meet each clients individuality: when working with issues such as Anxiety/Stress; OCD; Relationship issues; Life difficulties/changes; Depression/Bereavement. If you’re reading this profile your are being kind to self in taking the first step, to help ameliorate your issues.

Do you sometimes feel misunderstood, that relationships are a challenge? How can you explain to someone else how you feel when you, yourself don't know? This can cause stress and anxiety, feeling out of our comfort space, frightened and sometimes lonely and isolated. Having another person to talk with, really listen to you and genuinely wanting to help, priceless! I guess you might just want to feel understood, more positive, motivated and less stressed. Or, it might be having a better sleeping pattern because right now, sleep is more precious than gold. Give me a call and lets see how we can work together to meet your goals.

Hi I’m Rebecca.  I know how overwhelming it can be searching for a counsellor, as there are so many different types of counselling therapies.  I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor working pluralistically.  This means that I will tailor sessions to be what would work for you as a unique individual.  We would work together to find the best type of counselling for you.  I work in person centred counselling, CBT and psychodynamic counselling, amongst others.  This means that therapy will align with your wishes.  Many clients prefer a mix of approaches if this would suit you best.

I have been working in this field for over twenty years now and I still have a determined passion for it. I am trusted to hear the life narratives and difficulties of those seeking support and my aim is to help you feel heard and empowered. I have never lost sight of this aim. I have worked with people who have felt very isolated by their own thoughts, felt intense shame, and struggled to cope with overwhelming feelings. Usually they have not felt able to talk to those around them for fear of judgment, embarrassment or rejection. I feel privileged to have been trusted by my clients which enables me to help lessen their burden.

Life can be hard at times. We can experience loss, changes in our health, family circumstances or work life. Maybe our relationships are not fulfilling our needs and we do not know how to change things. At times, we don’t feel good about ourselves, we lose confidence in our ability to cope with life or maybe we feel impacted by past experiences or held back through feelings of anger, shame or guilt. Sometimes we don’t know what’s wrong, but we just know something isn’t right. I can help you explore what is going on for you by giving you a supportive space to talk and be heard.

If you are feeling like things are getting you down and preventing you leading your life the way you would like to, perhaps you may feel anxious or depressed and feel you have lost your self-esteem and belief in yourself, this could be through difficult life events like stress, relationship, bereavement or something that happened to you in the past. Taking back control of your life and living the way you want to can be helped with therapy to gain a more positive happier future.

The process of finding a counsellor and beginning therapy can feel like a very daunting task, whether this is your first time, or if you have been in therapy previously. Going at your own pace, we can assess your current situation, and I will support you in gaining insight and exploring your choices in moving towards change if that is your goal, or personal growth and development. My role as your therapist is to help you find your own solutions, whether that is making effective changes in your life, or finding ways of coping with your problems.

I work with women who may be feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. I have experience of working with a range of emotional experiences, including the impact of past trauma, depression, anxiety, bereavement, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, family issues, self-esteem, life transitions, menopause and fertility issues. I offer a confidential and supportive space to explore your concerns, gain different perspectives and understanding of what you might be feeling. I am an integrative humanistic therapist and work holistically, focusing on emotional experiencing.

Hello, I’m Claire, thank you for visiting my profile. There are many reasons why you may be seeking counselling. Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stuck and unable to move forward? Feeling anxious? Trouble sleeping? A general feeling that something is not right but you don’t know what? Feeling angry at the challenges that life is throwing at you? Don’t know which way is up? Want to change something in your life but are fearful to do so?

Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, anxiety and depression, physical health conditions, spirituality and sexual and relationship problems. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles.

“I believe psychotherapy and counselling is an art – and an art of holding, containing, exploring and making sense of one’s internal and external worlds. I provide compassionate, and creative analytical therapeutic support for those experiencing psychic suffering, distress and emotional pain. ”

We each have our own particular blend of resources and limitations, specific to us and unique as a fingerprint. That's why my therapeutic counselling doesn't provide 6-step plans, workbooks or programmes. It's open, free-flowing and exploratory. It takes the time to clear a regular safe space in which to unpack the events, relationships and emotions that you bring with you to this moment. To think about your feeling and feel your thinking. To talk, to laugh, to be tired, angry, uplifted or simply just to take the time to be. With compassion, empathy and without judgment.

Are you stuck, feeling lost or alone, afraid or upset? I aim to help you to make sense of your experiences, will listen with kindness and curiosity and will work with you to help you identify and overcome the obstacles that are getting in the way of you living the life that you want. As a Clinical Psychologist I am trained to treat a range of emotional and psychological difficulties and I also have a special interest in health problems and adjusting to these. I have a wealth of experience in providing psychological therapy, which allows me to draw upon a range of approaches to ensure we find the right fit of therapy for your needs.

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.

Are you feeling anxious and distressed? At times do you get frustrated, irritated or angry? Do you have painful unwanted memories or struggle to sleep? Are you feeling sad, low or numb? Are you feeling alone or that no one understands you? Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Do you want to feel calmer and more in control? Do you want to understand how your body is reacting and why you can't think straight? Do you want to cope better on a day-to-day basis. As a qualified integrative, relational counsellor I am able to be alongside you and help you to understand your experience.

Do you feel different than other people, like nobody seems to understand you? Do you often feel like an outsider? Perhaps you have trouble standing up for yourself or speaking your truth. Do you tend to cater to other people's needs and don’t get what you need? Do people sometimes tell you that you're a loving and giving person, but you feel flawed and unlovable? Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations, fearing that people will reject you if you stand out? Do you feel depressed? Do you often feel anxious? Perhaps you often don’t know what you need or want. Are you very hard on yourself and have lots of self-critical thoughts?