Trauma Focused Counselling in Shipley

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Hanah Ahmed
Psychotherapist, BACP
1 Endorsed
Shipley BD18
Therapy shouldn’t feel cold or clinical—it should feel like a space where you can exhale, feel supported, and start healing. I am a fully qualified therapist working with children, adults and young people. I provide support for a variety of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and relationship difficulties. I have experience working with neurodivergent clients. As a culturally sensitive therapist, I am particularly attuned to the unique experiences of Muslims in a western world, navigating faith, family expectations, and the balance between personal and cultural identities in a Western world.
Therapy shouldn’t feel cold or clinical—it should feel like a space where you can exhale, feel supported, and start healing. I am a fully qualified therapist working with children, adults and young people. I provide support for a variety of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and relationship difficulties. I have experience working with neurodivergent clients. As a culturally sensitive therapist, I am particularly attuned to the unique experiences of Muslims in a western world, navigating faith, family expectations, and the balance between personal and cultural identities in a Western world.
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Rachel Kaye
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
LGBTQ+ affirmative, trauma-informed therapy for people who have always felt different in some way. The world can be a hard place if you feel a lot. You might have been told you’re too sensitive or too much. There’s space for you to put down who you've been told you 'should' be and come as you are. You might be struggling with anxiety, relationships or an over-active inner critic. Perhaps you find it hard to trust your decisions and stop people pleasing. My own journey has given me proof that change is always possible. Together, we’ll work to overcome the things that have been holding you back so you can start to feel better.
LGBTQ+ affirmative, trauma-informed therapy for people who have always felt different in some way. The world can be a hard place if you feel a lot. You might have been told you’re too sensitive or too much. There’s space for you to put down who you've been told you 'should' be and come as you are. You might be struggling with anxiety, relationships or an over-active inner critic. Perhaps you find it hard to trust your decisions and stop people pleasing. My own journey has given me proof that change is always possible. Together, we’ll work to overcome the things that have been holding you back so you can start to feel better.
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Gemma - Navigating Minds Therapy
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Shipley BD18
I believe people blossom when they feel seen, heard and understood. My therapeutic approach is integrative (which is therapist speak for a bit of this and a bit of that - depending on what is likely to be useful for what is being discussed) but the client (you) is always the best expert on themselves. I don’t assume there is a right way for a person to "Do Therapy" and adapt my approach to the needs and goals of each person I work with - but always working with curiosity, kindness and integrity. Whether you're anxious,  burnt out experiencing loss or just need someone to talk to, you are accepted, just as you are with me.
I believe people blossom when they feel seen, heard and understood. My therapeutic approach is integrative (which is therapist speak for a bit of this and a bit of that - depending on what is likely to be useful for what is being discussed) but the client (you) is always the best expert on themselves. I don’t assume there is a right way for a person to "Do Therapy" and adapt my approach to the needs and goals of each person I work with - but always working with curiosity, kindness and integrity. Whether you're anxious,  burnt out experiencing loss or just need someone to talk to, you are accepted, just as you are with me.
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Sam Keeley
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Shipley BD18
I offer a wide range of evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions for children, adults and families. I can support parents who are worried about their children's difficulties, I can help adults and children who may struggle with emotional regulation, aggression, self-injury, depression, anxiety, harmful sexual behaviour, trauma, and attachment difficulties.
I offer a wide range of evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions for children, adults and families. I can support parents who are worried about their children's difficulties, I can help adults and children who may struggle with emotional regulation, aggression, self-injury, depression, anxiety, harmful sexual behaviour, trauma, and attachment difficulties.
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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
Love, sex and personal relationships are where we manage our hopes, fears and vulnerabilities. When our connection with ourselves and others is good it feels transformative. When it isn’t it can be extremely distressing. I offer an integrative approach to relationship and psychosexual therapy to work with you, whether single or in a couple. I work with monogamous as well as open/polyamorous relationships. Troubled relationships, arguing, erection issues, loss of desire, anxiety, painful sex, vaginismus, premature ejaculation, or shame about porn use, kinks. This can all change.
Love, sex and personal relationships are where we manage our hopes, fears and vulnerabilities. When our connection with ourselves and others is good it feels transformative. When it isn’t it can be extremely distressing. I offer an integrative approach to relationship and psychosexual therapy to work with you, whether single or in a couple. I work with monogamous as well as open/polyamorous relationships. Troubled relationships, arguing, erection issues, loss of desire, anxiety, painful sex, vaginismus, premature ejaculation, or shame about porn use, kinks. This can all change.
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Monika Madhas
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Hi, I'm Monika. Welcome to Prosperity Therapy. Well done, you've taken that first step in searching for support with whatever it is you're struggling with, and I'm here to help! I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with 16 years of NHS experience. I offer one to one therapy online to adults using CBT to help you to work towards your therapy goals and reduce symptoms. I specialise in supporting people struggling with anxiety and low self esteem. Functioning with anxiety and pushing through day to day can be exhausting and can often lead to burnout.
Hi, I'm Monika. Welcome to Prosperity Therapy. Well done, you've taken that first step in searching for support with whatever it is you're struggling with, and I'm here to help! I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with 16 years of NHS experience. I offer one to one therapy online to adults using CBT to help you to work towards your therapy goals and reduce symptoms. I specialise in supporting people struggling with anxiety and low self esteem. Functioning with anxiety and pushing through day to day can be exhausting and can often lead to burnout.
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Gillian Parkin
Psychotherapist, BACP
Shipley BD17
We all have those times when things get on top of us; when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and unable to cope. We can feel stuck, trapped and that there’s no way forward. Perhaps work and the daily struggles of life are dragging you down? You’re feeling frazzled, stressed and anxious and can’t see a way out? Any one of these can take its toll on your self-confidence, we lose our mojo and everyday life just feels like an uphill struggle. Therapy can give you that much needed time and space to get a fresh perspective on what’s troubling and help you to find new ways of dealing with whatever life’s throwing at you right now.
We all have those times when things get on top of us; when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and unable to cope. We can feel stuck, trapped and that there’s no way forward. Perhaps work and the daily struggles of life are dragging you down? You’re feeling frazzled, stressed and anxious and can’t see a way out? Any one of these can take its toll on your self-confidence, we lose our mojo and everyday life just feels like an uphill struggle. Therapy can give you that much needed time and space to get a fresh perspective on what’s troubling and help you to find new ways of dealing with whatever life’s throwing at you right now.
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Keturah Leishman
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Shipley BD18
Welcome! I'm Keturah, a qualified children and young people's counsellor, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where every child can feel heard, valued, and supported. Working with children is more than a profession for me—it's a calling. I believe that every child has an innate capacity for healing and growth when given the right support and environment. Through gentle, child-led therapy, I help young people navigate their emotions, build resilience, and discover their own strength.
Welcome! I'm Keturah, a qualified children and young people's counsellor, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where every child can feel heard, valued, and supported. Working with children is more than a profession for me—it's a calling. I believe that every child has an innate capacity for healing and growth when given the right support and environment. Through gentle, child-led therapy, I help young people navigate their emotions, build resilience, and discover their own strength.
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Valued Voices Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Shipley BD18
Hi, I’m Keturah, a qualified children and young peoples counsellor and the heart behind Valued Voices Counselling. I’m passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where every child and young person feels truly heard and understood. Through gentle, child-centered therapy, I help children and young people explore their feelings, build resilience, understand how to navigate through challenging times and develop healthy ways to express themselves. I use an integrative approach in working with children and young people that blends play, empathy, creativity, and evidence-based techniques to meet each child exactly where they are.
Hi, I’m Keturah, a qualified children and young peoples counsellor and the heart behind Valued Voices Counselling. I’m passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where every child and young person feels truly heard and understood. Through gentle, child-centered therapy, I help children and young people explore their feelings, build resilience, understand how to navigate through challenging times and develop healthy ways to express themselves. I use an integrative approach in working with children and young people that blends play, empathy, creativity, and evidence-based techniques to meet each child exactly where they are.
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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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Alla Khoroshenkova
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
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.
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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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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Brian Padden
Counsellor, MA, BACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm a counsellor with years of experience working with children, teenagers and young people as well as adults. I use a range of different counselling styles to help you with your issues in a way that works for you. I work in a non-judgemental way to help you untangle and unlock your issues. Often emotions and behaviours are caused by unknown and unmet needs. I work in a supportive person-centred way to help you to find whatever it is that makes you angry, worried, stressed, lacking in confidence and any other unwanted feeling. With support you will be able to change these negative feelings and find control over your emotions.
I'm a counsellor with years of experience working with children, teenagers and young people as well as adults. I use a range of different counselling styles to help you with your issues in a way that works for you. I work in a non-judgemental way to help you untangle and unlock your issues. Often emotions and behaviours are caused by unknown and unmet needs. I work in a supportive person-centred way to help you to find whatever it is that makes you angry, worried, stressed, lacking in confidence and any other unwanted feeling. With support you will be able to change these negative feelings and find control over your emotions.
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Charis Kaps
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Hi, my name is Charis. I'm a counsellor and EFT therapist based in Slaithwaite and working online. I offer warmth, acceptance, and compassion. I can support you in developing understanding, working through challenges, and opening up new possibilities for meaningful, lasting change. Wanting something different for yourself is the first and most important step towards change. If you feel like that's where you're at, you are welcome to get in touch. New ways of understanding and living are always possible, for everyone.
Hi, my name is Charis. I'm a counsellor and EFT therapist based in Slaithwaite and working online. I offer warmth, acceptance, and compassion. I can support you in developing understanding, working through challenges, and opening up new possibilities for meaningful, lasting change. Wanting something different for yourself is the first and most important step towards change. If you feel like that's where you're at, you are welcome to get in touch. New ways of understanding and living are always possible, for everyone.
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Purple Leaf Therapies - Lowri
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Leeds LS1
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Tasali Therapy | Aishah Malik
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
York YO10
Hi, I’m Aishah. I’m a psychotherapist working with Transactional Analysis (TA). I offer a warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive space to explore anxiety, identity, trauma, family patterns, and generational trauma. As a British Pakistani woman, I understand the complexity of living between cultures and the impact of silence, shame, and pressure to conform. You might feel like you are always holding it together for others while feeling lost or overwhelmed inside. I work relationally and at your pace, helping you reconnect with yourself and build a life that feels more grounded, free, and aligned with who you are.
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Dr Cheryl J Taylor
Psychotherapist, PhD, BACP
Serves Area
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Nicola Ann Wild
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Oldham OL2
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Laura Town CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Ripon HG4
I'm Laura, qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - proven to help anxiety & panic, low mood, low self-esteem, OCD & PTSD. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, exhausted, unsure of how to help yourself. If you're looking to understand your problem and find a practical and tangible way forwards, I can help.
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