Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in Wakefield
Hi. At times we are challenged in life and we may need help to work through the issues that can affect us. Whatever we are experiencing, it can impact on our whole life greatly. At times admitting we need help can be a long and hard journey and just getting to this point of looking for a therapist means you’ve addressed so much already and that you wish to take the next step. It's finding the right therapist for you, just like any other relationship is how you connect that enables you to feel safe and be open so you can work through your issues. So take your time to find the right one as that relationship can help you so much.
Hi. At times we are challenged in life and we may need help to work through the issues that can affect us. Whatever we are experiencing, it can impact on our whole life greatly. At times admitting we need help can be a long and hard journey and just getting to this point of looking for a therapist means you’ve addressed so much already and that you wish to take the next step. It's finding the right therapist for you, just like any other relationship is how you connect that enables you to feel safe and be open so you can work through your issues. So take your time to find the right one as that relationship can help you so much.
ONLINE: Therapy for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed or misunderstood
I am a Chartered and Registered Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience. I work with individuals who may appear strong on the outside but internally carry stress, shame or a sense of feeling “stuck.” You may have coped alone for a long time, or felt misunderstood in past therapy. I offer a calm, safe space to explore complex feelings and patterns — especially for those who find it hard to trust or fear judgement, and who want to understand themselves more deeply, not just ‘cope’. Therapy here is not about perfection — it’s about honest transformation.
ONLINE: Therapy for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed or misunderstood
I am a Chartered and Registered Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience. I work with individuals who may appear strong on the outside but internally carry stress, shame or a sense of feeling “stuck.” You may have coped alone for a long time, or felt misunderstood in past therapy. I offer a calm, safe space to explore complex feelings and patterns — especially for those who find it hard to trust or fear judgement, and who want to understand themselves more deeply, not just ‘cope’. Therapy here is not about perfection — it’s about honest transformation.
Hey, I'm Merita, an Art Psychotherapist practicing in Wakefield City centre, as part of a trio of therapists, known as, Creative 4 You. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative processes to help individuals express and explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences, with the support of a qualified Art Psychotherapist. It can be helpful for people of all ages, particularly when emotions, traumatic experiences, or psychological distress feel difficult to put into words. No artistic skill or experience is needed. Art therapy is not about creating a finished piece of work, but about the process of making.
Hey, I'm Merita, an Art Psychotherapist practicing in Wakefield City centre, as part of a trio of therapists, known as, Creative 4 You. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative processes to help individuals express and explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences, with the support of a qualified Art Psychotherapist. It can be helpful for people of all ages, particularly when emotions, traumatic experiences, or psychological distress feel difficult to put into words. No artistic skill or experience is needed. Art therapy is not about creating a finished piece of work, but about the process of making.
Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’m glad you’re here. I take an integrative, client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. I know it takes courage to face life’s challenges and navigate big, overwhelming emotions. That’s why I’m committed to walking alongside you, providing a safe, supportive space along with the tools, strategies, and guidance you need to cultivate growth, resilience and emotional freedom.
Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’m glad you’re here. I take an integrative, client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. I know it takes courage to face life’s challenges and navigate big, overwhelming emotions. That’s why I’m committed to walking alongside you, providing a safe, supportive space along with the tools, strategies, and guidance you need to cultivate growth, resilience and emotional freedom.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
At this time of year, life can feel heavier, routines can feel harder, and small challenges can feel overwhelming. You might be feeling stuck, uncertain, or anxious about what’s ahead. Low self-esteem, life changes, or pressure to “have it all together” can leave you questioning yourself. You want a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings, be heard without judgment, and take manageable steps forward, feeling understood, encouraged, and more in control of your life.
At this time of year, life can feel heavier, routines can feel harder, and small challenges can feel overwhelming. You might be feeling stuck, uncertain, or anxious about what’s ahead. Low self-esteem, life changes, or pressure to “have it all together” can leave you questioning yourself. You want a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings, be heard without judgment, and take manageable steps forward, feeling understood, encouraged, and more in control of your life.
I am an accredited and registered play therapist (PTUK). I take referrals from schools, parents and other agencies. Play therapy is a form of child psychotherapy which can help children to process intense emotions. It can provide a safe and protected space where children can play out traumatic memories or intense feelings. Play therapy can enable children to heal from early trauma and provide them with an opportunity to build the resilience needed to function in school, their family and their community. It involves the use of the play therapy toolkit which includes; puppets, sand play, art materials, role play, stories and music.
I am an accredited and registered play therapist (PTUK). I take referrals from schools, parents and other agencies. Play therapy is a form of child psychotherapy which can help children to process intense emotions. It can provide a safe and protected space where children can play out traumatic memories or intense feelings. Play therapy can enable children to heal from early trauma and provide them with an opportunity to build the resilience needed to function in school, their family and their community. It involves the use of the play therapy toolkit which includes; puppets, sand play, art materials, role play, stories and music.
You may be looking for someone you can really talk to, someone who will listen to what you are currently going through. You may have experienced a form of loss or grief, maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or noticing past trauma having an impact on your life. You may be feeling unheard, stuck in unhealthy relationships, or feeling lonely or lost.
I can help you to explore your experiences & work through your difficulties. It can be hard to take the first step in reaching out to find the right support. If you feel uncertain, I can assure you that I offer a welcoming, caring environment where your story is heard and acknowledged.
You may be looking for someone you can really talk to, someone who will listen to what you are currently going through. You may have experienced a form of loss or grief, maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or noticing past trauma having an impact on your life. You may be feeling unheard, stuck in unhealthy relationships, or feeling lonely or lost.
I can help you to explore your experiences & work through your difficulties. It can be hard to take the first step in reaching out to find the right support. If you feel uncertain, I can assure you that I offer a welcoming, caring environment where your story is heard and acknowledged.
Our ideal clients are families who feel overwhelmed by challenging behaviours, limited communication, or uncertainty about how to support their autistic child. They want clarity, guidance, and practical strategies that truly make a difference. They’re seeking someone who understands their child’s needs, celebrates their strengths, and can offer structured, compassionate support. Their goal is simple: to help their child feel happier, communicate more, grow in confidence, and make everyday life calmer and more predictable for the whole family.
Our ideal clients are families who feel overwhelmed by challenging behaviours, limited communication, or uncertainty about how to support their autistic child. They want clarity, guidance, and practical strategies that truly make a difference. They’re seeking someone who understands their child’s needs, celebrates their strengths, and can offer structured, compassionate support. Their goal is simple: to help their child feel happier, communicate more, grow in confidence, and make everyday life calmer and more predictable for the whole family.
Hi, I’m Sam, a Children’s Creative Counsellor. I bring sunshine into the lives of children, young people, and families. As a Person-Centred Counsellor and registered member of the BACP, I understand how important it is for young people to feel safe, seen, and heard. Whether your child is dealing with school anxieties, family changes, or just the ups and downs of growing up, I offer a supportive, confidential space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings freely. I'm here to help guide them through their challenges with care and understanding.
Hi, I’m Sam, a Children’s Creative Counsellor. I bring sunshine into the lives of children, young people, and families. As a Person-Centred Counsellor and registered member of the BACP, I understand how important it is for young people to feel safe, seen, and heard. Whether your child is dealing with school anxieties, family changes, or just the ups and downs of growing up, I offer a supportive, confidential space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings freely. I'm here to help guide them through their challenges with care and understanding.
Specialist therapeutic assessment & interventions I offer aims to reduce emotional distress, trauma & attachment difficulties. Such difficulties may affect wellbeing, behaviours, relationships with others, education & cause global or specific difficulties within your child's & family life. I am passionate about helping families to come together; to strengthen attachment relationships; reduce psychological distress & heal from difficult experiences. I strive to get families to feel connected and bring back balance & joy within relationships and family life. I am able to work with parents/carers &/or children based on your needs
Specialist therapeutic assessment & interventions I offer aims to reduce emotional distress, trauma & attachment difficulties. Such difficulties may affect wellbeing, behaviours, relationships with others, education & cause global or specific difficulties within your child's & family life. I am passionate about helping families to come together; to strengthen attachment relationships; reduce psychological distress & heal from difficult experiences. I strive to get families to feel connected and bring back balance & joy within relationships and family life. I am able to work with parents/carers &/or children based on your needs
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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.
Hi, my name is Sharon and I am a person-centred therapist working with children, young people and adults. Do you feel stuck in your current situation with no clear way through? Have past experiences affected you and you now feel the time is right to change? If you, or your child, are struggling with any area of your lives, I am here to help. Taking the first step to find a counsellor to suit you is in itself a huge thing so thank you for taking time to read my page and consider me as a suitable fit for you. I am confident we can work together for you to make changes - even if you don't yet know what that will look like.
Hi, my name is Sharon and I am a person-centred therapist working with children, young people and adults. Do you feel stuck in your current situation with no clear way through? Have past experiences affected you and you now feel the time is right to change? If you, or your child, are struggling with any area of your lives, I am here to help. Taking the first step to find a counsellor to suit you is in itself a huge thing so thank you for taking time to read my page and consider me as a suitable fit for you. I am confident we can work together for you to make changes - even if you don't yet know what that will look like.
I work with clients who may be struggling with the heavy weight of anxiety, the complex emotions of infertility or the hurdles associated with learning disabilities.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. My name is Fernie.
I work with clients who may be struggling with the heavy weight of anxiety, the isolating grief and trauma of infertility and baby loss or the quiet exhaustion of navigating life as a person with neurodivergence, or are you a parent/carer helplessly trying to offer support. Perhaps you have spent your life feeling like you are "too much" or "not enough" constantly trying to adjust to fit in.
I will provide a safe, non judgmental space where the mask can finally come off, allowing you to explore these thoughts and feelings with a therapist who truly gets it.
I work with clients who may be struggling with the heavy weight of anxiety, the complex emotions of infertility or the hurdles associated with learning disabilities.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. My name is Fernie.
I work with clients who may be struggling with the heavy weight of anxiety, the isolating grief and trauma of infertility and baby loss or the quiet exhaustion of navigating life as a person with neurodivergence, or are you a parent/carer helplessly trying to offer support. Perhaps you have spent your life feeling like you are "too much" or "not enough" constantly trying to adjust to fit in.
I will provide a safe, non judgmental space where the mask can finally come off, allowing you to explore these thoughts and feelings with a therapist who truly gets it.
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 am a registered psychologist dedicated to empowering adults and young people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health conditions.
I work integratively, using a range of psychological models, including ACT, CFT, DBT and CBT. I also have additional training working systemically with families and carers.
I am a registered psychologist dedicated to empowering adults and young people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health conditions.
I work integratively, using a range of psychological models, including ACT, CFT, DBT and CBT. I also have additional training working systemically with families and carers.
I'm here to help you feel content as you, allowing you to comfortably move forward, while understanding your world view. I will provide you with the space, time and acceptance, using an integrative approach - tailoring the therapy to my client's needs, and not the client to one specific approach. I am fully qualified and experienced in both short-term and long-term face-to-face therapy. I create a good therapeutic relationship with every client, normalising individuality in a comfortable space in the heart of Leeds or Bradford city centre (near station). I work in a completely confidential, non-judgemental, fair and equal manner.
I'm here to help you feel content as you, allowing you to comfortably move forward, while understanding your world view. I will provide you with the space, time and acceptance, using an integrative approach - tailoring the therapy to my client's needs, and not the client to one specific approach. I am fully qualified and experienced in both short-term and long-term face-to-face therapy. I create a good therapeutic relationship with every client, normalising individuality in a comfortable space in the heart of Leeds or Bradford city centre (near station). I work in a completely confidential, non-judgemental, fair and equal manner.
I’m a humanistic, integrative counsellor, and I work with individuals and couples, face to face or online.
My top priority is for you to better understand your thoughts and feelings and live a happier, more fulfilling life. I will ensure we work with the best tools available so you get the most out of your therapy journey.
As a couple, you can enter a neutral space to tackle relationship challenges and build a stronger connection. When communication gets tough or you feel stuck in old patterns, we create a space where you both have time to feel heard and understood and create change for the better.
I’m a humanistic, integrative counsellor, and I work with individuals and couples, face to face or online.
My top priority is for you to better understand your thoughts and feelings and live a happier, more fulfilling life. I will ensure we work with the best tools available so you get the most out of your therapy journey.
As a couple, you can enter a neutral space to tackle relationship challenges and build a stronger connection. When communication gets tough or you feel stuck in old patterns, we create a space where you both have time to feel heard and understood and create change for the better.
I can help people who are experiencing all levels of distress and unhappiness. You may have feelings of dissatisfaction and a sense that you are not getting all that you want in your life. At the other end of the spectrum you may be finding that every day is a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming, feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger etc. I believe that all of us want to strive to feel happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense that we are leading meaningful, enjoyable lives - even when at times we feel at a loss as to how to achieve this.
I can help people who are experiencing all levels of distress and unhappiness. You may have feelings of dissatisfaction and a sense that you are not getting all that you want in your life. At the other end of the spectrum you may be finding that every day is a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming, feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger etc. I believe that all of us want to strive to feel happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense that we are leading meaningful, enjoyable lives - even when at times we feel at a loss as to how to achieve this.
I understand how life can sometimes feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders. From stress related to work, family, relationships, past trauma, childhood issues that you may feel have not been explored, sexuality, feelings of being misunderstood or not heard, loneliness, domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD, amongst many other issues that are important to you and will therefore become immediately important to me ,as your wellbeing is my main concern. I understand and I am here to listen to your thoughts and feelings and help you to explore your issues and help you with your achievable goals in our safe, confidential space.Leeds 6
I understand how life can sometimes feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders. From stress related to work, family, relationships, past trauma, childhood issues that you may feel have not been explored, sexuality, feelings of being misunderstood or not heard, loneliness, domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD, amongst many other issues that are important to you and will therefore become immediately important to me ,as your wellbeing is my main concern. I understand and I am here to listen to your thoughts and feelings and help you to explore your issues and help you with your achievable goals in our safe, confidential space.Leeds 6
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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.