Bereavement Counselling in Selby

Sunray Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I have specialist training in pre-and-post bereavement/ grief therapy and work with many common life issues.
Hello! My name is Tara, and I will be your therapist at Sunray Counselling and Psychotherapy. I can offer you warm, inclusive, compassionate, and person-centred counselling that meets you exactly where you are today. No judgement, just gentle, consistent support and genuine care from one human being to another. I can help you move forward with understanding your feelings, thoughts, and emotions by offering online or telephone counselling sessions across the UK. I'm an Accredited Registrant with the NCPS and hold individual BACP membership. To find out more about me and how we can work together, please take a look at my website.
I have specialist training in pre-and-post bereavement/ grief therapy and work with many common life issues.
Hello! My name is Tara, and I will be your therapist at Sunray Counselling and Psychotherapy. I can offer you warm, inclusive, compassionate, and person-centred counselling that meets you exactly where you are today. No judgement, just gentle, consistent support and genuine care from one human being to another. I can help you move forward with understanding your feelings, thoughts, and emotions by offering online or telephone counselling sessions across the UK. I'm an Accredited Registrant with the NCPS and hold individual BACP membership. To find out more about me and how we can work together, please take a look at my website.
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Sue Jewitt
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
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.
My focus is to provide a confidential and non-judgemental space in which you can give a voice to your experiences and feelings. Through this process you can gain clarity and focus, explore options and identify support networks. Sometimes this process can include gentle movement or creative exercises in sessions.
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.
My focus is to provide a confidential and non-judgemental space in which you can give a voice to your experiences and feelings. Through this process you can gain clarity and focus, explore options and identify support networks. Sometimes this process can include gentle movement or creative exercises in sessions.
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Alex Hannay
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Serves Area
I began providing therapeutic counselling to bring my years of experience in Palliative Care working with bereavement, grief, carer fatigue and difficult transitions to meet a wide set of needs.
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.
I began providing therapeutic counselling to bring my years of experience in Palliative Care working with bereavement, grief, carer fatigue and difficult transitions to meet a wide set of needs.
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.
01347 668138 View 01347 668138
Chestnut Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Selby YO8
Hello, my name is James. Sometimes life can feel uncertain, overwhelming, painful or isolating. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone. Chestnut Counselling offers a confidential, empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions safely, without judgement, and at a pace that feels right for you. Many clients seek therapy to better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, or find relief from anxiety, stress, or low mood. Whatever your reasons, counselling can support you in gaining deeper clarity, building self-awareness, and moving towards a more fulfilling life.
Hello, my name is James. Sometimes life can feel uncertain, overwhelming, painful or isolating. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone. Chestnut Counselling offers a confidential, empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions safely, without judgement, and at a pace that feels right for you. Many clients seek therapy to better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, or find relief from anxiety, stress, or low mood. Whatever your reasons, counselling can support you in gaining deeper clarity, building self-awareness, and moving towards a more fulfilling life.
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Susan Gail Prosser
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Selby YO8
Hi, I am Susie, a friendly psychotherapist who has experience of working with a diverse range of clients within a confidential environment. For me, the heart of counselling is a good relationship between client and counsellor. This helps to create a safe and respectful setting for exploration, reflection and understanding of what is important to you. As we are all individual and unique, people will naturally need different things from counselling. I use an integrative, person-centred approach which means that we can work together in a way which best suits you, drawing from different techniques which will support you.
Hi, I am Susie, a friendly psychotherapist who has experience of working with a diverse range of clients within a confidential environment. For me, the heart of counselling is a good relationship between client and counsellor. This helps to create a safe and respectful setting for exploration, reflection and understanding of what is important to you. As we are all individual and unique, people will naturally need different things from counselling. I use an integrative, person-centred approach which means that we can work together in a way which best suits you, drawing from different techniques which will support you.
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Mind Growing Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer online therapy integrating IFS, EMDR, NET, CBT, and somatic methods. My own experience of trauma and recovery informs a clear, embodied understanding of how chronic anxiety, IBS, pain, and sleep difficulties can shape daily life. My approach is steady, practical, and rooted in evidence‑based care, supporting healing through connection — one nervous system at a time. Collaborative and respectful of your choice, I help you build resilience, authenticity, and lasting change.
I offer online therapy integrating IFS, EMDR, NET, CBT, and somatic methods. My own experience of trauma and recovery informs a clear, embodied understanding of how chronic anxiety, IBS, pain, and sleep difficulties can shape daily life. My approach is steady, practical, and rooted in evidence‑based care, supporting healing through connection — one nervous system at a time. Collaborative and respectful of your choice, I help you build resilience, authenticity, and lasting change.
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Awaken Discovery Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I support individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, loss, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Rediscover yourself. Reconnect. Reclaim your peace. I work with individuals or couples experiencing a variety of issues, for example, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, burnout, or feeling stuck in repeating patterns. They need understanding, support, and a safe space to process past pain and reconnect with themselves. My clients want clarity, growth, and empowerment - to feel whole, rediscover their authentic self, and live aligned with who they truly are, creating meaningful change in their life and relationships.
I support individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, loss, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Rediscover yourself. Reconnect. Reclaim your peace. I work with individuals or couples experiencing a variety of issues, for example, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, burnout, or feeling stuck in repeating patterns. They need understanding, support, and a safe space to process past pain and reconnect with themselves. My clients want clarity, growth, and empowerment - to feel whole, rediscover their authentic self, and live aligned with who they truly are, creating meaningful change in their life and relationships.
01430 634258 View 01430 634258
Danny Ford
Psychotherapist, MA, SNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm a queer, non-binary, Integrative Psychotherapist specialising in Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity with 14 years as a therapist in private practice. I work with clients from across the whole of the UK online. I also see clients in person at my office in Wakefield and outdoors in a beautiful nature reserve near York.
Hi, I'm a queer, non-binary, Integrative Psychotherapist specialising in Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity with 14 years as a therapist in private practice. I work with clients from across the whole of the UK online. I also see clients in person at my office in Wakefield and outdoors in a beautiful nature reserve near York.
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Hazel Williams
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Based in York city centre, I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor working with adults with a range of issues, including domestic abuse. Anxiety, depression and low self-esteem can impact daily life. Maybe you are struggling with changes or decisions that feel out of your control. You may need a safe space to heal after distressing life experiences. Difficult or abusive relationships can leave us confused about what is abuse, gaslighting or coercive control. I aim to provide a safe and confidential space where we can work together to help you make sense of your experiences, thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you.
Based in York city centre, I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor working with adults with a range of issues, including domestic abuse. Anxiety, depression and low self-esteem can impact daily life. Maybe you are struggling with changes or decisions that feel out of your control. You may need a safe space to heal after distressing life experiences. Difficult or abusive relationships can leave us confused about what is abuse, gaslighting or coercive control. I aim to provide a safe and confidential space where we can work together to help you make sense of your experiences, thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you.
01347 668114 View 01347 668114
Maria Law
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a very experienced therapist mainly working with adults with anxiety and depression. I particularly have a special interest in Depression, OCD, and Social anxiety. I have experience of working with chronic pain and staff support. I work with depression using Behavioural Activation and CBT for depression, I am trained in mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) which is particularly helpful for people with high levels of shame and self- criticism. I am able to weave third wave approaches in CBT such as ACT and Mindfulness if clients would find this helpful. I am a qualified EMDR Therapist.
I am a very experienced therapist mainly working with adults with anxiety and depression. I particularly have a special interest in Depression, OCD, and Social anxiety. I have experience of working with chronic pain and staff support. I work with depression using Behavioural Activation and CBT for depression, I am trained in mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) which is particularly helpful for people with high levels of shame and self- criticism. I am able to weave third wave approaches in CBT such as ACT and Mindfulness if clients would find this helpful. I am a qualified EMDR Therapist.
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Sue Morris
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
We can experience loss, changes in our health, family circumstances or work life.
I work in an integrative way, which means I draw on a range of counselling theories reflecting what I feel will be most helpful to you. I work with adults, young people (14+) and welcome autistic and ADHD clients, formally or self-diagnosed. I offer face to face sessions in the centre of York, as well as online and telephone counselling.
We can experience loss, changes in our health, family circumstances or work life.
I work in an integrative way, which means I draw on a range of counselling theories reflecting what I feel will be most helpful to you. I work with adults, young people (14+) and welcome autistic and ADHD clients, formally or self-diagnosed. I offer face to face sessions in the centre of York, as well as online and telephone counselling.
01904 221277 View 01904 221277
Gareth Young
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, grieving, anxious, or simply in need of someone to walk alongside you, I offer a warm and grounded space where you can feel safe, heard, and respected.
My work is human-first and heart-led. I practise from an integrative foundation, blending person-centred values with tools drawn from pluralistic, behavioural, and creative approaches – always shaped around you. I offer a space that is explicitly inclusive and welcoming of LGBTQ+ identities – but my door is open to everyone.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, grieving, anxious, or simply in need of someone to walk alongside you, I offer a warm and grounded space where you can feel safe, heard, and respected.
My work is human-first and heart-led. I practise from an integrative foundation, blending person-centred values with tools drawn from pluralistic, behavioural, and creative approaches – always shaped around you. I offer a space that is explicitly inclusive and welcoming of LGBTQ+ identities – but my door is open to everyone.
01302 490585 View 01302 490585
Polly Hayes Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an experienced practitioner work with coping with loss, managing anxiety, self exploration in neurodivergence pre and post diagnosis, understanding sensory processing, improving self esteem, managing This is not an exhaustive list as we all experience life differently.
I am an integrative therapist in sessions we talk about what you are feeling in combination with tuning into where and how the emotional dysregulation is manifesting physically. I incorporate gentle exercises specifically designed to release anxieties grip, held within the autonomic nervous system, deepening your connection to self. These exercises involve gentle movements, breathing techniques and information about the body-mind connection. By creating a sense of safety in the body it reduces anxiety widening the capacity to process trauma, which comes in many forms
I am an experienced practitioner work with coping with loss, managing anxiety, self exploration in neurodivergence pre and post diagnosis, understanding sensory processing, improving self esteem, managing This is not an exhaustive list as we all experience life differently.
I am an integrative therapist in sessions we talk about what you are feeling in combination with tuning into where and how the emotional dysregulation is manifesting physically. I incorporate gentle exercises specifically designed to release anxieties grip, held within the autonomic nervous system, deepening your connection to self. These exercises involve gentle movements, breathing techniques and information about the body-mind connection. By creating a sense of safety in the body it reduces anxiety widening the capacity to process trauma, which comes in many forms
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Adam Watling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Finding the right therapist can be challenging, especially when you're unsure of what you need. I believe that the key to successful therapy lies in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to be genuine and warm and build a trusting and meaningful therapeutic relationship with my clients. I am a Polyvagal informed therapist - when working with trauma, anxiety or depression, we can identify how your nervous system is responding. We can work to process and heal through a combination of therapeutic interventions, mindfulness and recognition of your physiological and biological responses.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging, especially when you're unsure of what you need. I believe that the key to successful therapy lies in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to be genuine and warm and build a trusting and meaningful therapeutic relationship with my clients. I am a Polyvagal informed therapist - when working with trauma, anxiety or depression, we can identify how your nervous system is responding. We can work to process and heal through a combination of therapeutic interventions, mindfulness and recognition of your physiological and biological responses.
01889 227323 View 01889 227323
Richard Kearns
Psychotherapist, PhD, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
I work with people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, feeling stuck, or struggling with self-worth.
You might be navigating a difficult relationship, carrying unspoken grief, or circling the same patterns, unsure how to move forward. Whatever brings you here, we can work gently and at your pace, creating space to make sense of what’s happening and what you need.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, feeling stuck, or struggling with self-worth.
You might be navigating a difficult relationship, carrying unspoken grief, or circling the same patterns, unsure how to move forward. Whatever brings you here, we can work gently and at your pace, creating space to make sense of what’s happening and what you need.
01889 228049 View 01889 228049
Aga Grzelinska
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Specialist Mentor undertaking regular clinical supervision. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to create a personalized, flexible, and compassionate treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship challenges, or simply wanting to get to know yourself better, therapy can offer the tools and insights to expand your self-awareness and help you find a better place.
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Specialist Mentor undertaking regular clinical supervision. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to create a personalized, flexible, and compassionate treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship challenges, or simply wanting to get to know yourself better, therapy can offer the tools and insights to expand your self-awareness and help you find a better place.
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Stacy Carrie
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Everyone has their own unique struggles and experiences and sometimes it can feel difficult to process our thoughts and feelings. I aim to show respect by working at a pace that feels comfortable for you to gain insight and enable you to feel heard and understood. Maybe you have experienced life events that were out of your control and your ability to cope has been impacted. I aim to provide you with a space that feels safe and supportive to explore what is going on for you without the fear of judgment. This may be a space to heal. This unique relationship is tailored to you and I see my role as being alongside you on this journey.
Everyone has their own unique struggles and experiences and sometimes it can feel difficult to process our thoughts and feelings. I aim to show respect by working at a pace that feels comfortable for you to gain insight and enable you to feel heard and understood. Maybe you have experienced life events that were out of your control and your ability to cope has been impacted. I aim to provide you with a space that feels safe and supportive to explore what is going on for you without the fear of judgment. This may be a space to heal. This unique relationship is tailored to you and I see my role as being alongside you on this journey.
0113 519 5551 View 0113 519 5551
Jenna Booth
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
Welcome, I’m Jenna, a gestalt psychotherapist in advanced training based in York & Doncaster. I don't believe there are any quick fixes to our mental & emotional suffering - therapy is a courageous act and a space where, you can be you with me. J. Campbell - “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek”. Relational weekly therapy can offer you a place to share your lived experiences, connect to your authentic self and bring about change from feelings of stuckness.
Welcome, I’m Jenna, a gestalt psychotherapist in advanced training based in York & Doncaster. I don't believe there are any quick fixes to our mental & emotional suffering - therapy is a courageous act and a space where, you can be you with me. J. Campbell - “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek”. Relational weekly therapy can offer you a place to share your lived experiences, connect to your authentic self and bring about change from feelings of stuckness.
01347 668105 View 01347 668105
Victoria Webb- therapist and supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
You might look like you’re coping on the outside—but inside feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together for others, while quietly struggling with anxiety, burnout, or the impact of past experiences You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with people who have experienced trauma in many forms—whether from childhood, relationships, family issues, work, or life events that left a lasting impact. Often, this trauma shows up in the present as anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional numbness, low self-worth, or feeling “stuck.”
You might look like you’re coping on the outside—but inside feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together for others, while quietly struggling with anxiety, burnout, or the impact of past experiences You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with people who have experienced trauma in many forms—whether from childhood, relationships, family issues, work, or life events that left a lasting impact. Often, this trauma shows up in the present as anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional numbness, low self-worth, or feeling “stuck.”
01977 808987 View 01977 808987
Sarah Marzillier
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
01904 929110 View 01904 929110
Bereavement Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.