Marriage Counselling in Shipley

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Anna - AS Holistic Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Shipley BD18
I offer support with individuals and relationships (family/ spouses).
Hello, I’m Anna – a Person-Centred Counsellor. Thank you for visiting my profile – I’m truly glad you’re here. I’m deeply committed to understanding your unique story and supporting you as you find your way forward, at your own pace and in your own time. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn? Life can throw challenges our way that leave us feeling isolated or confused—and talking to friends or family isn’t always easy. I offer a calm, confidential environment where you can talk freely, at your own pace, without fear of judgment.
I offer support with individuals and relationships (family/ spouses).
Hello, I’m Anna – a Person-Centred Counsellor. Thank you for visiting my profile – I’m truly glad you’re here. I’m deeply committed to understanding your unique story and supporting you as you find your way forward, at your own pace and in your own time. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn? Life can throw challenges our way that leave us feeling isolated or confused—and talking to friends or family isn’t always easy. I offer a calm, confidential environment where you can talk freely, at your own pace, without fear of judgment.
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Sean Dobiech
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Shipley BD18
Hello, my name is Sean. I am a person-centred therapist. Accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I have experience in counselling adults and young people as well as 11 years’ experience supporting people with mental health difficulties. I know that life can bring challenges that can be understood better through sharing with a skilled listener. I also know that it is very difficult to reach out and ask to be heard. Baring this in mind, I offer a friendly, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can explore your emotions and experiences.
Hello, my name is Sean. I am a person-centred therapist. Accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I have experience in counselling adults and young people as well as 11 years’ experience supporting people with mental health difficulties. I know that life can bring challenges that can be understood better through sharing with a skilled listener. I also know that it is very difficult to reach out and ask to be heard. Baring this in mind, I offer a friendly, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can explore your emotions and experiences.
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Sophia Ahmad
Counsellor, BACP
Shipley BD18
It is rare to find someone who sincerely and genuinely cares, accepts us without judgement, or has true understanding empathy for us. People often tell us how we should feel or how they think we should deal with our situation, not theirs. Sometimes even with conditions, otherwise we face consequences. Thinking of what benefits them, not us. Looking at things from their perspective, not ours. This can lead to pressure to handle things in a way we do not want to and being in a place we do not want to be. Living an unhappy unfilled life where our feelings are ignored and unmet. Resulting in being in a very lonely isolated place.
It is rare to find someone who sincerely and genuinely cares, accepts us without judgement, or has true understanding empathy for us. People often tell us how we should feel or how they think we should deal with our situation, not theirs. Sometimes even with conditions, otherwise we face consequences. Thinking of what benefits them, not us. Looking at things from their perspective, not ours. This can lead to pressure to handle things in a way we do not want to and being in a place we do not want to be. Living an unhappy unfilled life where our feelings are ignored and unmet. Resulting in being in a very lonely isolated place.
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Tabitha Bast: Relationship and Sex Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, COSRT General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer an integrative approach to relationship and psychosexual therapy to work with you, whether single or in a couple.
Focusing on your goals and using a collaborative approach we will identify what your blocks are to happier relationships and satisfying sex, making changes in the here and now to thoughts, behaviours and patterns. Through agreed tasks outside of therapy, and safe space within therapy we will explore your past and your now to get to the future you desire.
I offer an integrative approach to relationship and psychosexual therapy to work with you, whether single or in a couple.
Focusing on your goals and using a collaborative approach we will identify what your blocks are to happier relationships and satisfying sex, making changes in the here and now to thoughts, behaviours and patterns. Through agreed tasks outside of therapy, and safe space within therapy we will explore your past and your now to get to the future you desire.
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Caroline Henderson
Counsellor, MBACP
Shipley BD18
Person-centred/Integrative Therapist Working with Individual Adults & Couples With over 20 years working in mental health recovery I have gained valuable knowledge and understanding of how our current issues and past experiences impact our daily life.
My style of therapy provides a safe space to create a warm and welcoming relationship where you feel you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement, whether you are wanting to work towards a specific goal or unsure what you hope to achieve by seeking therapy I will be with you throughout the process.
Person-centred/Integrative Therapist Working with Individual Adults & Couples With over 20 years working in mental health recovery I have gained valuable knowledge and understanding of how our current issues and past experiences impact our daily life.
My style of therapy provides a safe space to create a warm and welcoming relationship where you feel you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement, whether you are wanting to work towards a specific goal or unsure what you hope to achieve by seeking therapy I will be with you throughout the process.
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Gurchehn Singh
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
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Alla Khoroshenkova
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with adults aged 18 and over, as well as couples.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, or struggling to cope? You may feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to change or unsure why things have become challenging. Therapy can help you begin to understand what is happening and find a way forward.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with adults aged 18 and over, as well as couples.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, or struggling to cope? You may feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to change or unsure why things have become challenging. Therapy can help you begin to understand what is happening and find a way forward.
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Kayleigh Fletcher
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Jacqueline Breeze
Counsellor, MBACP
Leeds LS6
I offer in-person appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays and online appointments via video most evenings; No couple therapy currently.
I can work with you to help you feel understood in a confidential, non-judgemental environment. I can help you to understand how and why you think and feel the way you do and provide coping strategies. This can enable you to develop self-confidence, self-esteem and acceptance of who you are. Self-confidence may reduce anxiety or depression and support resilience, which is the ability to recover and adjust to life’s challenges.
I offer in-person appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays and online appointments via video most evenings; No couple therapy currently.
I can work with you to help you feel understood in a confidential, non-judgemental environment. I can help you to understand how and why you think and feel the way you do and provide coping strategies. This can enable you to develop self-confidence, self-esteem and acceptance of who you are. Self-confidence may reduce anxiety or depression and support resilience, which is the ability to recover and adjust to life’s challenges.
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Alison Murphy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
I see individuals, couples and families and can be flexible in what combination I see people.
If you are struggling with your relationships/ life transitions and challenges/ mental health difficulties, I have skills and expertise to meet your needs. I will be interested in any therapy you have had previously and what you has already worked/ not worked for you. I will listen very carefully to your account of yourself and other's without judgement and have compassion for your difficulties. I will ask questions and make reflections which will gradually make the differences you are looking for. Most of all, I will seek feedback to ensure you feel safe and are satisfied with your progress.
I see individuals, couples and families and can be flexible in what combination I see people.
If you are struggling with your relationships/ life transitions and challenges/ mental health difficulties, I have skills and expertise to meet your needs. I will be interested in any therapy you have had previously and what you has already worked/ not worked for you. I will listen very carefully to your account of yourself and other's without judgement and have compassion for your difficulties. I will ask questions and make reflections which will gradually make the differences you are looking for. Most of all, I will seek feedback to ensure you feel safe and are satisfied with your progress.
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Talking with Gwynne
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Working with couples I use Imargo Therapy.
Are you puzzled why 'things' are not working out for you ? Do you feel 'stressed all the time ? Are you curious about why you are the person you are ? Why you live the life you do ? Is there a pattern you recognise about yourself, that you 'don't get' but seems unchangeable? Do you feel 'stuck' and unable to live the life you want? Does that desire to live the best life you can seem limited by illness or a potential or actual genetic blue print that isn't changeable ? If you have any of these thoughts or similar, then I can help you to find your answers. I have energy, experience, resources and commitment for this work with you.
Working with couples I use Imargo Therapy.
Are you puzzled why 'things' are not working out for you ? Do you feel 'stressed all the time ? Are you curious about why you are the person you are ? Why you live the life you do ? Is there a pattern you recognise about yourself, that you 'don't get' but seems unchangeable? Do you feel 'stuck' and unable to live the life you want? Does that desire to live the best life you can seem limited by illness or a potential or actual genetic blue print that isn't changeable ? If you have any of these thoughts or similar, then I can help you to find your answers. I have energy, experience, resources and commitment for this work with you.
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Beverly James
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm here to offer a warm, welcoming and confidential therapeutic space to individuals and couples, where you will have your time to talk and where hopefully we can build a trusting therapeutic relationship, one in which you can feel comfortable to share your worries and thoughts.
I have supported clients from a range of ages and backgrounds, working with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger, loneliness, relationships, domestic / sexual abuse, loss and trauma. It is the greatest privilege to support someone through their darkest moments and to witness personal growth and development that therapy can bring.
I'm here to offer a warm, welcoming and confidential therapeutic space to individuals and couples, where you will have your time to talk and where hopefully we can build a trusting therapeutic relationship, one in which you can feel comfortable to share your worries and thoughts.
I have supported clients from a range of ages and backgrounds, working with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger, loneliness, relationships, domestic / sexual abuse, loss and trauma. It is the greatest privilege to support someone through their darkest moments and to witness personal growth and development that therapy can bring.
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Shan Merchant
Counsellor, MA, MUKCP
Ilkley LS29
I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships.
I specialise in couples counselling, using structured methods from Imago and Gottman. I help couples recover from affairs, rebuild sex and intimacy, and communicate with respect. Sessions are practical and focused on change - you’ll leave with tools you can use straight away.
I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships.
I specialise in couples counselling, using structured methods from Imago and Gottman. I help couples recover from affairs, rebuild sex and intimacy, and communicate with respect. Sessions are practical and focused on change - you’ll leave with tools you can use straight away.
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J Rafiq
Counsellor, MBACP
Oldham OL8
Couples Therapy: Helping partners overcome conflict and stonewalling to rebuild connection.
Throughout life, we all face emotional hurdles. Usually, we overcome them, but sometimes we get tangled up and need support. I am a fully qualified counsellor dedicated to helping you untangle your thoughts and achieve your goals in a confidential setting. You do not have to face anxiety, stress, or confusion alone. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore your concerns together. My goal is to listen with empathy and empower you to move past these challenges toward a happier, healthier future.
Couples Therapy: Helping partners overcome conflict and stonewalling to rebuild connection.
Throughout life, we all face emotional hurdles. Usually, we overcome them, but sometimes we get tangled up and need support. I am a fully qualified counsellor dedicated to helping you untangle your thoughts and achieve your goals in a confidential setting. You do not have to face anxiety, stress, or confusion alone. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore your concerns together. My goal is to listen with empathy and empower you to move past these challenges toward a happier, healthier future.
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Abbie Rhodes
Counsellor, MBACP
Waitlist for new clients
Couples and family therapy available.
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.
Couples and family therapy available.
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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Zahra Mushtaq
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or exhausted by anxiety, low mood, trauma, self-doubt or constant overthinking. Perhaps past experiences continue to affect your relationships, confidence or day-to-day wellbeing. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and create meaningful change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or exhausted by anxiety, low mood, trauma, self-doubt or constant overthinking. Perhaps past experiences continue to affect your relationships, confidence or day-to-day wellbeing. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and create meaningful change.
0161 870 5893 View 0161 870 5893
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Jocelyn Rapley
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
Online Only
I enable individual clients and intimate partners to create relationships with themselves, each other and with sex that they want, in a way that aligns with their identity.
As a sex therapist I am here to help you identify your authentic sexual self. I often work with clients who are struggling with an element of their identity, be it sexual, gender, kink or fetish. As an intimate partner therapist, I offer space to help people connect with one another. Helping couples and friends improve intimacy with tools and communication.
I enable individual clients and intimate partners to create relationships with themselves, each other and with sex that they want, in a way that aligns with their identity.
As a sex therapist I am here to help you identify your authentic sexual self. I often work with clients who are struggling with an element of their identity, be it sexual, gender, kink or fetish. As an intimate partner therapist, I offer space to help people connect with one another. Helping couples and friends improve intimacy with tools and communication.
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Natascha Gonnermann
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Fees for couples and family work vary depending on session length.
Many of the people I work with seem to be coping on the outside, but feel overwhelmed, stuck or lost on the inside. I am a BACP registered integrative psychotherapist based in Harrogate, specialising in anxiety, trauma, and emotional wellbeing for adults, children and young people. If you are finding it hard to manage your thoughts or emotions, or noticing patterns in your relationships that you’d like to understand and begin to change, I offer a warm, thoughtful space where whatever you're thinking and feeling is welcome, and where you can put words to what may not yet be fully known or understood.
Fees for couples and family work vary depending on session length.
Many of the people I work with seem to be coping on the outside, but feel overwhelmed, stuck or lost on the inside. I am a BACP registered integrative psychotherapist based in Harrogate, specialising in anxiety, trauma, and emotional wellbeing for adults, children and young people. If you are finding it hard to manage your thoughts or emotions, or noticing patterns in your relationships that you’d like to understand and begin to change, I offer a warm, thoughtful space where whatever you're thinking and feeling is welcome, and where you can put words to what may not yet be fully known or understood.
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Talia Pollick
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Talia! I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of The Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide specialist and tailored support to improve your overall mental health & wellbeing. As an Integrative Counsellor, I combine CBT, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic Approaches to help clients feel empowered, recognise their worth, and navigate life's complexities in a safe and nurturing space.​​​ Whether you're facing challenging times, seeking personal growth, or navigating various life transitions, my goal is to de-stigmatise mental health an ensure clients make themselves a priority.
Hi, I'm Talia! I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of The Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide specialist and tailored support to improve your overall mental health & wellbeing. As an Integrative Counsellor, I combine CBT, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic Approaches to help clients feel empowered, recognise their worth, and navigate life's complexities in a safe and nurturing space.​​​ Whether you're facing challenging times, seeking personal growth, or navigating various life transitions, my goal is to de-stigmatise mental health an ensure clients make themselves a priority.
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John Warrington
Counsellor, MBACP
It's been my privilege to support children, teenagers, adults, couples and families who are enduring anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, burnout, relationship issues, ptsd, loss, trauma, moral injury, bereavement, redundancy, life-changing illness and grief.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
It's been my privilege to support children, teenagers, adults, couples and families who are enduring anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, burnout, relationship issues, ptsd, loss, trauma, moral injury, bereavement, redundancy, life-changing illness and grief.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
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Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.