Life Coaching Counselling in Wakefield

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Odin Waters
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi there, my name's Odin. The idea of counselling can be pretty unsettling. But you've probably done the hardest part already - you're here and you've accepted the possibility you might need some help with whatever's going on for you. That's already a really big and brave step. If you decide you might like to work with me, then we can safely and confidentially, with respect, compassion, empathy and gentle honesty, have a look at whatever's concerning you. Whatever it is, however hard it feels, I'm here if you want to look at it together.
Hi there, my name's Odin. The idea of counselling can be pretty unsettling. But you've probably done the hardest part already - you're here and you've accepted the possibility you might need some help with whatever's going on for you. That's already a really big and brave step. If you decide you might like to work with me, then we can safely and confidentially, with respect, compassion, empathy and gentle honesty, have a look at whatever's concerning you. Whatever it is, however hard it feels, I'm here if you want to look at it together.
01924 975479 View 01924 975479
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Anna Szumny
Counsellor, MBACP
Alongside my work in addiction, I also help people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, shame, loss, feeling lost, and life transitions.
I offer trauma-informed support for addiction and recovery, helping you understand the emotional patterns behind it. We can explore anger, shame, anxiety, and feeling lost, while reconnecting with your needs. I work at your pace to build resilience, self-awareness, and lasting, meaningful change.
Alongside my work in addiction, I also help people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, shame, loss, feeling lost, and life transitions.
I offer trauma-informed support for addiction and recovery, helping you understand the emotional patterns behind it. We can explore anger, shame, anxiety, and feeling lost, while reconnecting with your needs. I work at your pace to build resilience, self-awareness, and lasting, meaningful change.
01924 977814 View 01924 977814
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Dr Kerri Garbutt
Psychologist
Online Only
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.
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Kevin Westwood
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
At times we are challenged in life and we may need help to work through the issues that can affect us.
I'm an intragrative therapist. Ive trained in Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis, CBT, Gestalt & Person centred therapy. These help me view your life holistically. We work on present effects of your issues and also look at the past and where and what created the issues. I feel the client understanding the psychology is necessary to taking client control
At times we are challenged in life and we may need help to work through the issues that can affect us.
I'm an intragrative therapist. Ive trained in Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis, CBT, Gestalt & Person centred therapy. These help me view your life holistically. We work on present effects of your issues and also look at the past and where and what created the issues. I feel the client understanding the psychology is necessary to taking client control
01977 802180 View 01977 802180
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Paramount Therapy Center Limited
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
My aim is to provide counselling and psychotherapy in a confidential, non-judgmental, secure and welcoming environment all aimed at helping you achieve those changes that you want in your life.
I work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. I have experience assessing and assisting people with mental health conditions and hidden disabilities within their workplaces. I have specialist knowledge and experience in Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I follow the BACP code of ethics. This means that I work with honesty, integrity, mission, and values. I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy on a short- and long-term basis using Person-centered therapeutic Approach. I work with Young People, Couple in Relationship, Families, Domestic Violence, SPIP.
My aim is to provide counselling and psychotherapy in a confidential, non-judgmental, secure and welcoming environment all aimed at helping you achieve those changes that you want in your life.
I work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. I have experience assessing and assisting people with mental health conditions and hidden disabilities within their workplaces. I have specialist knowledge and experience in Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I follow the BACP code of ethics. This means that I work with honesty, integrity, mission, and values. I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy on a short- and long-term basis using Person-centered therapeutic Approach. I work with Young People, Couple in Relationship, Families, Domestic Violence, SPIP.
01274 240054 View 01274 240054
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Iffat Akhtar
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS). I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS). I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
01923 961228 View 01923 961228
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Shanne Evans
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Serves Area
Are you stuck in your life or relationship and need to find a way to move forward or do you seem to have lost sight of each other?
I have many years of experience, both personally and professionally, working with adults, young people and children through my job as a counsellor and previously as a learning mentor. I offer phone, online and face-to-face person-centred counselling, hypnotherapy and coaching.
Are you stuck in your life or relationship and need to find a way to move forward or do you seem to have lost sight of each other?
I have many years of experience, both personally and professionally, working with adults, young people and children through my job as a counsellor and previously as a learning mentor. I offer phone, online and face-to-face person-centred counselling, hypnotherapy and coaching.
01977 801636 View 01977 801636
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
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.
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Kimberley Webb
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR and Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist. I provide evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation (sense making) and intervention to adults experiencing difficulties such as trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional distress. I provide bespoke therapy to support you in making sense of, and addressing the difficulties that prompted you to seek therapy. I utilise schema, EMDR and psychodynamic approaches as well as traditional CBT methods, I am the co-developer of: privatepsychotherapyyorkshire
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR and Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist. I provide evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation (sense making) and intervention to adults experiencing difficulties such as trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional distress. I provide bespoke therapy to support you in making sense of, and addressing the difficulties that prompted you to seek therapy. I utilise schema, EMDR and psychodynamic approaches as well as traditional CBT methods, I am the co-developer of: privatepsychotherapyyorkshire
01302 972774 View 01302 972774
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With The Seasons - Counselling & Trauma Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
You may be going through a bereavement or significant life changes, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, misunderstood or be living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or Long Covid.
I offer tools & ideas from psychology and neuroscience. Deep listening & understanding through conversation, creativity or time in nature. Body based wisdoms that help you connect, rest, recover & move through difficulty with more ease. I also collaborate with body therapists to help with Long Covid: https://www.massage-addict.co.uk/covid-19-recovery-massage
You may be going through a bereavement or significant life changes, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, misunderstood or be living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or Long Covid.
I offer tools & ideas from psychology and neuroscience. Deep listening & understanding through conversation, creativity or time in nature. Body based wisdoms that help you connect, rest, recover & move through difficulty with more ease. I also collaborate with body therapists to help with Long Covid: https://www.massage-addict.co.uk/covid-19-recovery-massage
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George Hamilton
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. As a relationship therapist, my speciality lies in helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their emotional connections. I work with clients to address communication barriers, resolve conflicts, and deepen intimacy. Whether you're struggling with recurring disagreements, infidelity, trust issues, or simply feeling disconnected from your partner, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these challenges.
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. As a relationship therapist, my speciality lies in helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their emotional connections. I work with clients to address communication barriers, resolve conflicts, and deepen intimacy. Whether you're struggling with recurring disagreements, infidelity, trust issues, or simply feeling disconnected from your partner, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these challenges.
01977 802614 View 01977 802614
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West Psychological Services
Psychologist, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Serves Area
If you are facing legal consequences, we can help you navigate the system and address behaviours causing you difficulty, so you can lead a happier harm free life.
If you're feeling stuck, low, overwhelmed, or disconnected, West Psychological Services can help. Our team supports people coping with depression, anxiety, dissociation, and PTSD symptoms such as intrusive memories and difficulty trusting others. We'll work with you to understand how your past may be shaping your relationships and how you see yourself. With personal experience of a late ADHD diagnosis, our director Jo is passionate about supporting those who are neurodivergent or exploring whether ADHD may be relevant. We also offer a range of assessments to help you understand yourself, including ADHD and PTSD assessments.
If you are facing legal consequences, we can help you navigate the system and address behaviours causing you difficulty, so you can lead a happier harm free life.
If you're feeling stuck, low, overwhelmed, or disconnected, West Psychological Services can help. Our team supports people coping with depression, anxiety, dissociation, and PTSD symptoms such as intrusive memories and difficulty trusting others. We'll work with you to understand how your past may be shaping your relationships and how you see yourself. With personal experience of a late ADHD diagnosis, our director Jo is passionate about supporting those who are neurodivergent or exploring whether ADHD may be relevant. We also offer a range of assessments to help you understand yourself, including ADHD and PTSD assessments.
0113 519 1679 View 0113 519 1679
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Monika Madhas
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Life can feel heavy when you're carrying anxiety and stress alone.
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.
Life can feel heavy when you're carrying anxiety and stress alone.
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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Dr Charlie Renwick
Counsellor, MBBS, BACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
So much can be gained from therapy, including deeper self-awareness and understanding of how you relate to others/the world around you, self-compassion, confidence in your identity, and a renewed life direction that aligns with who you truly are.
Hello! I’m Charlie. Counsellor, doctor in Psychiatry, and founder of Ginkgo Wellbeing. I am based in Yorkshire and offer online video counselling for adults nationwide. My areas of specialism are anxiety, low confidence and self-esteem, as well as neurodivergence, including late identification of autism/ADHD and support through autistic burnout, all from a neurodiversity-affirming and lived experience perspective.
So much can be gained from therapy, including deeper self-awareness and understanding of how you relate to others/the world around you, self-compassion, confidence in your identity, and a renewed life direction that aligns with who you truly are.
Hello! I’m Charlie. Counsellor, doctor in Psychiatry, and founder of Ginkgo Wellbeing. I am based in Yorkshire and offer online video counselling for adults nationwide. My areas of specialism are anxiety, low confidence and self-esteem, as well as neurodivergence, including late identification of autism/ADHD and support through autistic burnout, all from a neurodiversity-affirming and lived experience perspective.
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Jan Heline Freea
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi my name is Jan Heline, I am a registered BSc Integrative Counsellor MBACP with 26 years experience. A clinical trauma-relational therapist and supervisor, play therapist and cultural sensitive Trauma informed Trainer. I work with people of all ages who have experienced mental health and complex trauma in schools, colleges, education. NHS, Foster and social care system, family services and in the community. I provide a range of interventions that help reduce physical and psychological ailments, depression, anxiety, self harm, loss, PTSD inter generational wounds, identity issues, self image, suicidal ideation, family issues.
Hi my name is Jan Heline, I am a registered BSc Integrative Counsellor MBACP with 26 years experience. A clinical trauma-relational therapist and supervisor, play therapist and cultural sensitive Trauma informed Trainer. I work with people of all ages who have experienced mental health and complex trauma in schools, colleges, education. NHS, Foster and social care system, family services and in the community. I provide a range of interventions that help reduce physical and psychological ailments, depression, anxiety, self harm, loss, PTSD inter generational wounds, identity issues, self image, suicidal ideation, family issues.
0113 519 7247 View 0113 519 7247
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Natasha Ladak
Counsellor, MA, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
I know it takes courage to face life’s challenges and navigate big, overwhelming emotions.
I offer a unique blend of psychotherapeutic and evidence-based tools that go beyond conventional approaches. With compassionate, personalised support, I create a safe, judgment-free space where you can bring your whole self, deepen self-awareness, nurture emotional flexibility, and harness the power of genuine connection.
I know it takes courage to face life’s challenges and navigate big, overwhelming emotions.
I offer a unique blend of psychotherapeutic and evidence-based tools that go beyond conventional approaches. With compassionate, personalised support, I create a safe, judgment-free space where you can bring your whole self, deepen self-awareness, nurture emotional flexibility, and harness the power of genuine connection.
01484 627827 View 01484 627827
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Karen - Shoreline
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Welcome, I'm Karen, a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist, and coach, passionate about helping people move forward in life.
Through my private practice I have expertise in a number of areas, including grief and loss, health, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD and stress management issues. I can help if you are feeling stuck, have fears or phobias, if have experienced trauma, overwhelm or confusion. Now could be your time to reach out and talk.
Welcome, I'm Karen, a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist, and coach, passionate about helping people move forward in life.
Through my private practice I have expertise in a number of areas, including grief and loss, health, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD and stress management issues. I can help if you are feeling stuck, have fears or phobias, if have experienced trauma, overwhelm or confusion. Now could be your time to reach out and talk.
01484 627031 View 01484 627031

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Julia Gardner
Verified Verified
Serves Area
As an experienced career coach, I help individuals at every stage of working life, supporting people to create great days at work.
I offer both face-to-face and virtual coaching over a number of sessions tailored to meet your needs. Through a mix of self-assessment, psychological profiling, conversation and guidance, you'll take a close look at your work story to date, explore future options and create a 'next steps' plan with on-going support as you navigate your way forwards.
As an experienced career coach, I help individuals at every stage of working life, supporting people to create great days at work.
I offer both face-to-face and virtual coaching over a number of sessions tailored to meet your needs. Through a mix of self-assessment, psychological profiling, conversation and guidance, you'll take a close look at your work story to date, explore future options and create a 'next steps' plan with on-going support as you navigate your way forwards.
01535 288497 View 01535 288497
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Dr Lisa Ahmad
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in EMDR therapy and EMDR-informed coaching.
You may look like you’re coping well on the outside, but inside feel anxious, exhausted or close to burnout. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning professionals who carry a lot of responsibility, struggle to switch off, and feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, pressure or emotional overload. You might be dealing with anxiety, stress, sleep problems or the lingering impact of past experiences, and want things to feel calmer, clearer and more sustainable again.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in EMDR therapy and EMDR-informed coaching.
You may look like you’re coping well on the outside, but inside feel anxious, exhausted or close to burnout. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning professionals who carry a lot of responsibility, struggle to switch off, and feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, pressure or emotional overload. You might be dealing with anxiety, stress, sleep problems or the lingering impact of past experiences, and want things to feel calmer, clearer and more sustainable again.
07480 609198 View 07480 609198
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Beth Hill
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I explore women's issues in the context of their life, helping them be heard and find their own narrative and voice.
As an experienced counsellor and coach my goal is to create a safe space in which the client can talk openly and honestly, making space for healing but also for change. My approach integrates a person centred model with more active processes of change, solution based interventions and strategies to create autonomy and empowerment in the client's life.
I explore women's issues in the context of their life, helping them be heard and find their own narrative and voice.
As an experienced counsellor and coach my goal is to create a safe space in which the client can talk openly and honestly, making space for healing but also for change. My approach integrates a person centred model with more active processes of change, solution based interventions and strategies to create autonomy and empowerment in the client's life.
0114 553 9188 View 0114 553 9188

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Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.