Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in Sheffield
At Free to Be You, we empower neurodivergent individuals to thrive as their authentic selves. Founded by Leah Booker, a neurodivergent leader with lived experience of dyslexia and auditory processing disorder. We offer person-centred support tailored to your needs. We understand the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world, from seeking a diagnosis to coping with exclusion and overwhelm. Whether you're an individual or an organisation, we’re here to walk alongside you, with insight and empathy.
At Free to Be You, we empower neurodivergent individuals to thrive as their authentic selves. Founded by Leah Booker, a neurodivergent leader with lived experience of dyslexia and auditory processing disorder. We offer person-centred support tailored to your needs. We understand the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world, from seeking a diagnosis to coping with exclusion and overwhelm. Whether you're an individual or an organisation, we’re here to walk alongside you, with insight and empathy.
As a Trauma-Informed Therapist based in Sheffield, I offer online counselling across the UK, with a special focus on disability support and trauma recovery. My aim is to create a safe, empowering space where you can reflect, heal, and grow at your own pace.
As a Trauma-Informed Therapist based in Sheffield, I offer online counselling across the UK, with a special focus on disability support and trauma recovery. My aim is to create a safe, empowering space where you can reflect, heal, and grow at your own pace.
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 am an Art Psychotherapist, and my practice leans towards a person-centered practice. I engage with strengths-based approaches when providing a space for clients to explore trauma and challenges in their life. l aim to empower clients to be the experts in their own unique mental health journey, and work towards a more positive sense of self.
I am an Art Psychotherapist, and my practice leans towards a person-centered practice. I engage with strengths-based approaches when providing a space for clients to explore trauma and challenges in their life. l aim to empower clients to be the experts in their own unique mental health journey, and work towards a more positive sense of self.
I work with adults, children and young people who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, bereaved, low in confidence, affected by trauma, or struggling with relationships, attachment, diverse needs or life changes. Clients often come when they feel stuck or want to understand themselves more deeply. I offer a calm, confidential and compassionate space to explore what is happening, build insight and move towards meaningful change.
I work with adults, children and young people who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, bereaved, low in confidence, affected by trauma, or struggling with relationships, attachment, diverse needs or life changes. Clients often come when they feel stuck or want to understand themselves more deeply. I offer a calm, confidential and compassionate space to explore what is happening, build insight and move towards meaningful change.
Hello, I’m Ali (she/her). I’m a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor living in Sheffield. I offer a warm, welcoming, compassionate online environment where you can explore your feelings without feeling judged, criticised or labelled. The main approach I use is Person-Centred therapy, supporting you as you explore your personal challenges, emotions, beliefs, behaviours, and worldview. Through this you gain more awareness of your choices, working towards freedom from anything that may hinder your progress and achieving the self-empowerment you desire.
Hello, I’m Ali (she/her). I’m a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor living in Sheffield. I offer a warm, welcoming, compassionate online environment where you can explore your feelings without feeling judged, criticised or labelled. The main approach I use is Person-Centred therapy, supporting you as you explore your personal challenges, emotions, beliefs, behaviours, and worldview. Through this you gain more awareness of your choices, working towards freedom from anything that may hinder your progress and achieving the self-empowerment you desire.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, even after trying therapy before. Perhaps you're carrying pain from past experiences or struggling to feel connected in the present. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface. With specialist training in trauma, attachment, EMDR, Somatic Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Reparenting, I can help you move towards deeper healing. I hold doctoral-level training and full BPS membership, ensuring safe, ethical and professional therapy service.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, even after trying therapy before. Perhaps you're carrying pain from past experiences or struggling to feel connected in the present. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface. With specialist training in trauma, attachment, EMDR, Somatic Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Reparenting, I can help you move towards deeper healing. I hold doctoral-level training and full BPS membership, ensuring safe, ethical and professional therapy service.
I am Clinical Psychologist working with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, shut down, or caught in patterns they don’t fully understand.
Many have experienced trauma or disruption and feel disconnected from themselves or their direction. People often come when something no longer feels sustainable.
Together, we slow things down and make sense of what’s happening, focusing on strengths as well as difficulties. From there, we build practical resilience, developing identity, values, emotional regulation, and relationships, so people can move forward with greater clarity, balance, and a steadier sense of calm.
I am Clinical Psychologist working with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, shut down, or caught in patterns they don’t fully understand.
Many have experienced trauma or disruption and feel disconnected from themselves or their direction. People often come when something no longer feels sustainable.
Together, we slow things down and make sense of what’s happening, focusing on strengths as well as difficulties. From there, we build practical resilience, developing identity, values, emotional regulation, and relationships, so people can move forward with greater clarity, balance, and a steadier sense of calm.
I am a counsellor, psychotherapist and specialist in addictions and trauma of 38 years experience working within the public sector and now privately. I can assist with a broad-spectrum of issues. I provide one to one counselling, and couple therapy. I work with adults of all ages and from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, and physical and mental ability. It is my belief evidenced from my work with a great many unique and wonderful persons that all of us have the innate ability to heal ourselves. I see my role as merely an assistant in this self-healing process.
I am a counsellor, psychotherapist and specialist in addictions and trauma of 38 years experience working within the public sector and now privately. I can assist with a broad-spectrum of issues. I provide one to one counselling, and couple therapy. I work with adults of all ages and from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, and physical and mental ability. It is my belief evidenced from my work with a great many unique and wonderful persons that all of us have the innate ability to heal ourselves. I see my role as merely an assistant in this self-healing process.
Welcome, my name is Nasreen and I provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals in Sheffield and UK (currently online). I understand the difficulties that can arise following experiences of personal trauma, life transition periods or life in general. I have experience helping people work through personal issues, trauma, anxiety, fear, frustration, stress, depression, anger, loneliness, illness, relationships and low self esteem. I am passionate about supporting you, so that you can heal and move forward at your own pace.
Welcome, my name is Nasreen and I provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals in Sheffield and UK (currently online). I understand the difficulties that can arise following experiences of personal trauma, life transition periods or life in general. I have experience helping people work through personal issues, trauma, anxiety, fear, frustration, stress, depression, anger, loneliness, illness, relationships and low self esteem. I am passionate about supporting you, so that you can heal and move forward at your own pace.
There are times in life you can feel that you need some help. Maybe you are finding it hard to cope with the day-to-day, struggling to deal with something from your past; or you are looking to live a more fulfilled life. Whatever your need is, having someone to talk to, who is separate from your friends and/or family, can be just what is needed. This is where therapy can help.
There are times in life you can feel that you need some help. Maybe you are finding it hard to cope with the day-to-day, struggling to deal with something from your past; or you are looking to live a more fulfilled life. Whatever your need is, having someone to talk to, who is separate from your friends and/or family, can be just what is needed. This is where therapy can help.
You might be holding it together all day - getting things done, showing up for others, and then falling apart when you finally stop. Your body stays tense, your mind won’t switch off, and sleep doesn’t bring the rest you need. You may feel jumpy, on edge, or disconnected from yourself and the people around you, without always knowing why.
I offer trauma-informed counselling and EMDR in Sheffield for adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and the lasting impact of difficult or overwhelming experiences.
You might be holding it together all day - getting things done, showing up for others, and then falling apart when you finally stop. Your body stays tense, your mind won’t switch off, and sleep doesn’t bring the rest you need. You may feel jumpy, on edge, or disconnected from yourself and the people around you, without always knowing why.
I offer trauma-informed counselling and EMDR in Sheffield for adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and the lasting impact of difficult or overwhelming experiences.
Hello, I’m Helen, a PTUK qualified play and creative arts therapist. Before training as a therapist, I was a teacher for 20 years and saw first-hand the challenges children face in their everyday lives. I know how difficult it can be to understand the way we are feeling and the emotions we are experiencing, especially if we are going through something difficult or something that is worrying us.
Hello, I’m Helen, a PTUK qualified play and creative arts therapist. Before training as a therapist, I was a teacher for 20 years and saw first-hand the challenges children face in their everyday lives. I know how difficult it can be to understand the way we are feeling and the emotions we are experiencing, especially if we are going through something difficult or something that is worrying us.
Hello, I am a Counselling Psychologist and provide specialist support for children, young people, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health, emotional wellbeing, or relationships. I support people with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, attachment and relationship difficulties, and the impact of adverse life experiences. I also have a specialist interest in neurodiversity and provide autism assessments and post-diagnostic support that is affirming, collaborative, and tailored to each individual and their family.
Hello, I am a Counselling Psychologist and provide specialist support for children, young people, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health, emotional wellbeing, or relationships. I support people with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, attachment and relationship difficulties, and the impact of adverse life experiences. I also have a specialist interest in neurodiversity and provide autism assessments and post-diagnostic support that is affirming, collaborative, and tailored to each individual and their family.
Hi! I'm Jenny. I'm a qualified counsellor and work with young people and adults, providing a warm, supportive, and understanding space where you can explore what matters most to you. I support clients with a variety of issues.
Maybe you are feeling stuck, frustrated, or low in confidence, and it’s hard to see a way forward. My practice offers a space where you can talk openly, feel truly heard, and get the support you need in a kind and understanding environment.
Hi! I'm Jenny. I'm a qualified counsellor and work with young people and adults, providing a warm, supportive, and understanding space where you can explore what matters most to you. I support clients with a variety of issues.
Maybe you are feeling stuck, frustrated, or low in confidence, and it’s hard to see a way forward. My practice offers a space where you can talk openly, feel truly heard, and get the support you need in a kind and understanding environment.
Hi, I'm Alanna, a registered art psychotherapist. Setting aside time and giving space for experiences, thoughts and emotions to be felt, processed and understood can be powerful. I offer a non judgemental space to be curious together about you. This can be healing and understanding yourself better can help with making healthier choices and moving towards more self acceptance.
Hi, I'm Alanna, a registered art psychotherapist. Setting aside time and giving space for experiences, thoughts and emotions to be felt, processed and understood can be powerful. I offer a non judgemental space to be curious together about you. This can be healing and understanding yourself better can help with making healthier choices and moving towards more self acceptance.
Drawing on 20 years’ experience, I see therapy as a space to come to know yourself more deeply and with care. When emotions are met with curiosity rather than fear, they often feel less frightening and overwhelming - life feels richer for it. I have a deep trust in the healing potential of the counselling & psychotherapy relationship. I offer a space where you feel listened to, respected, & where you can speak in your own voice. I value forming genuine, compassionate relationships & believe we understand one another through our shared humanity. When we feel truly met & accepted as we are, meaningful change becomes possible.
Drawing on 20 years’ experience, I see therapy as a space to come to know yourself more deeply and with care. When emotions are met with curiosity rather than fear, they often feel less frightening and overwhelming - life feels richer for it. I have a deep trust in the healing potential of the counselling & psychotherapy relationship. I offer a space where you feel listened to, respected, & where you can speak in your own voice. I value forming genuine, compassionate relationships & believe we understand one another through our shared humanity. When we feel truly met & accepted as we are, meaningful change becomes possible.
Sometimes we can feel stuck or overwhelmed, and making sense of how we feel can be difficult. I offer a warm, supportive space to help children, young people, and adults understand their thoughts and emotions. My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with a trauma-informed lens. I also integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) when working with traumatic memories. I work with people who are experiencing: panic attacks, social anxiety, or health anxiety, PTSD and OCD. I have supported individuals in school and hospital settings.
Sometimes we can feel stuck or overwhelmed, and making sense of how we feel can be difficult. I offer a warm, supportive space to help children, young people, and adults understand their thoughts and emotions. My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with a trauma-informed lens. I also integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) when working with traumatic memories. I work with people who are experiencing: panic attacks, social anxiety, or health anxiety, PTSD and OCD. I have supported individuals in school and hospital settings.
Does everything just feel too stressful and overwhelming? Are you plagued by negative thought patterns, maybe, you just don't feel 'good enough' or that you don't 'fit in'? Has your self-esteem took a knock. As a Person centred counsellor I will listen without judgement, empower and support you. 'You' are the expert, this is your life, your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviours are all important and extremely valid. Maybe your haunted by trauma, PTSD, phobias, bullying, nightmares or anxiety. By using Rewind therapy, together we can reframe the trauma and the fear offering you a happier, better quality of life.
Does everything just feel too stressful and overwhelming? Are you plagued by negative thought patterns, maybe, you just don't feel 'good enough' or that you don't 'fit in'? Has your self-esteem took a knock. As a Person centred counsellor I will listen without judgement, empower and support you. 'You' are the expert, this is your life, your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviours are all important and extremely valid. Maybe your haunted by trauma, PTSD, phobias, bullying, nightmares or anxiety. By using Rewind therapy, together we can reframe the trauma and the fear offering you a happier, better quality of life.
Are you tired of the impact anxiety and/or depression has on your life? Is executive dysfunctioning causing you stress? Do you want to understand yourself and your needs more? I am a Neurodivergent Developmental Psychologist specialising in ADHD/ASC working with pre/teenagers and adults who are looking to develop a better understanding of how to manage and work towards overcoming their challenges. I also can support you by writing recommendations to work/school/college/etc to ensure your individual, inclusive needs are met. I can signpost you to assessment services for ADHD/ASC.
Are you tired of the impact anxiety and/or depression has on your life? Is executive dysfunctioning causing you stress? Do you want to understand yourself and your needs more? I am a Neurodivergent Developmental Psychologist specialising in ADHD/ASC working with pre/teenagers and adults who are looking to develop a better understanding of how to manage and work towards overcoming their challenges. I also can support you by writing recommendations to work/school/college/etc to ensure your individual, inclusive needs are met. I can signpost you to assessment services for ADHD/ASC.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.