Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Wakefield
I offer a safe and supportive therapy in confidential settings for Adults, Teenagers and Couples where we can explore any difficulties, distress which you may be experiencing or even dissatisfaction with life. I provide emotional support to those who suffer with all types of mental and domestic health distress (depression, anxiety and stress), relationship issues, trauma, suicide, self-harm as a result have lost their self-confidence and self-worth.I also offer support and guidance for couples who struggle with everyday stress in their lives which could have negative impacts on their relationship, lack of communication and intimacy.
I offer a safe and supportive therapy in confidential settings for Adults, Teenagers and Couples where we can explore any difficulties, distress which you may be experiencing or even dissatisfaction with life. I provide emotional support to those who suffer with all types of mental and domestic health distress (depression, anxiety and stress), relationship issues, trauma, suicide, self-harm as a result have lost their self-confidence and self-worth.I also offer support and guidance for couples who struggle with everyday stress in their lives which could have negative impacts on their relationship, lack of communication and intimacy.
Hi, my name is Will. I am an Art Psychotherapist practicing in the Leeds and Wakefield district. My passion is to help both young people and adults work through hardships, challenges and emotional barriers through making art and getting stuck into creativity.
Creativity can be anything and Art therapy can help you make what ever comes to mind and can support you in telling your story.
My job is to work alongside you, helping you with big and often difficult feelings. Our emotional world can be exhausting, overwhelming and anxiety provoking and art making can capture this in different ways, helping your confidence and self esteem.
Hi, my name is Will. I am an Art Psychotherapist practicing in the Leeds and Wakefield district. My passion is to help both young people and adults work through hardships, challenges and emotional barriers through making art and getting stuck into creativity.
Creativity can be anything and Art therapy can help you make what ever comes to mind and can support you in telling your story.
My job is to work alongside you, helping you with big and often difficult feelings. Our emotional world can be exhausting, overwhelming and anxiety provoking and art making can capture this in different ways, helping your confidence and self esteem.
My main model is systemic psychotherapy (collaborative and narrative) and I am also trained in mindfulness and emotion focused therapy.
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.
My main model is systemic psychotherapy (collaborative and narrative) and I am also trained in mindfulness and emotion focused therapy.
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.
Hi, I'm Debbie, a Registered Psychologist based across North Leeds and Wakefield. I have 13 years experience working with people suffering with mental health difficulties. I offer a compassionate and caring approach within therapy and believe in order to help someone it is important we have a positive therapeutic relationship. I have worked with people who struggle with intense emotions which may have led them to experience self injurious and/or suicidal thoughts or behaviours. I aim to provide space where people can feel they can discuss issues causing them difficulty and aim to work alongside them to achieve their goals.
Hi, I'm Debbie, a Registered Psychologist based across North Leeds and Wakefield. I have 13 years experience working with people suffering with mental health difficulties. I offer a compassionate and caring approach within therapy and believe in order to help someone it is important we have a positive therapeutic relationship. I have worked with people who struggle with intense emotions which may have led them to experience self injurious and/or suicidal thoughts or behaviours. I aim to provide space where people can feel they can discuss issues causing them difficulty and aim to work alongside them to achieve their goals.
I work with adults and young people aged 16+ who may be experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and neurodiversity challenges.
Through a relational integrative approach, I work collaboratively with you to understand your experiences, explore patterns, and develop a greater self-understanding and awareness.
My warmth and compassion can provide you with a process that feels relaxed yet effective in empowering you to make meaningful changes to achieve your full potential.
I work with adults and young people aged 16+ who may be experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and neurodiversity challenges.
Through a relational integrative approach, I work collaboratively with you to understand your experiences, explore patterns, and develop a greater self-understanding and awareness.
My warmth and compassion can provide you with a process that feels relaxed yet effective in empowering you to make meaningful changes to achieve your full potential.
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.
Hi, I'm Jeni - an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Coach. I offer a warmly direct approach, helping you to cut through the noise and get to the heart of what's holding you back.
By working in a Pluralistic way, I tailor our sessions to suit you, drawing from a range of approaches to find what works best for your unique needs and goals.
Hi, I'm Jeni - an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Coach. I offer a warmly direct approach, helping you to cut through the noise and get to the heart of what's holding you back.
By working in a Pluralistic way, I tailor our sessions to suit you, drawing from a range of approaches to find what works best for your unique needs and goals.
Hello and welcome. My approach is to help you to achieve your goals. Whether you come to therapy with clear goals in mind or simply feel lost, we will work together to help you find direction, build self-knowledge, and understand yourself better.
I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples navigate relational issues. A large part of my work focuses on improving communication skills and resolving conflicts so you can build stronger, healthier relationships. I also specialise in helping people work through intense jealousy, learning how to trust in a healthy way.
Hello and welcome. My approach is to help you to achieve your goals. Whether you come to therapy with clear goals in mind or simply feel lost, we will work together to help you find direction, build self-knowledge, and understand yourself better.
I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples navigate relational issues. A large part of my work focuses on improving communication skills and resolving conflicts so you can build stronger, healthier relationships. I also specialise in helping people work through intense jealousy, learning how to trust in a healthy way.
Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, trauma and mind–body health.
Are you constantly tense, low in mood, or exhausted from holding everything together?
You may look like you’re coping, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. Anxiety can affect your sleep, confidence and relationships, especially alongside long-term health conditions or past experiences that still leave you on edge.
I have a particular interest in supporting adults and older people. If you’re tired of pushing through, therapy can help you feel calmer, more in control, and able to move forward.
Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, trauma and mind–body health.
Are you constantly tense, low in mood, or exhausted from holding everything together?
You may look like you’re coping, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. Anxiety can affect your sleep, confidence and relationships, especially alongside long-term health conditions or past experiences that still leave you on edge.
I have a particular interest in supporting adults and older people. If you’re tired of pushing through, therapy can help you feel calmer, more in control, and able to move forward.
Using integrative strategies such as somatic-energy healing, play therapy-humanistic-psychodynamic- CBT- mindfulness stress reduction.
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.
Using integrative strategies such as somatic-energy healing, play therapy-humanistic-psychodynamic- CBT- mindfulness stress reduction.
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.
Are you feeling, unsettled, overwhelmed or facing things that are difficult to think about on our own? This may be something in your past or something that is very current.
Together we can explore these difficulties and gain insight and understanding to bring clarity and a greater sense of peace. You are assured of a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever your difficulty, leading to personal growth through a deeper understanding, acceptance, and change.
Talking to people close to us may feel difficult and often working with a therapist can help you to see a clearer path to your future.
Are you feeling, unsettled, overwhelmed or facing things that are difficult to think about on our own? This may be something in your past or something that is very current.
Together we can explore these difficulties and gain insight and understanding to bring clarity and a greater sense of peace. You are assured of a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever your difficulty, leading to personal growth through a deeper understanding, acceptance, and change.
Talking to people close to us may feel difficult and often working with a therapist can help you to see a clearer path to your future.
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
Are you facing lifes challenges like grief and loss including babies and children, anxiety, depression, phobias, relationship/couples issues , stress, work related issues, health problems etc. then I am here for you to listen and help you explore how to move forward in your life.
Are you facing lifes challenges like grief and loss including babies and children, anxiety, depression, phobias, relationship/couples issues , stress, work related issues, health problems etc. then I am here for you to listen and help you explore how to move forward in your life.
I integrate approaches such as EMDR, mindfulness, sensorimotor or body-based work and psychoeducation to help my clients better understand where their difficulties have come from, how to manage and reduce symptoms and finally to process the trauma they are carrying from the past.
As an integrative practitioner, I can provide you with a space to meet your needs using trauma-focussed approach to help you process historical experiences. The first few sessions will focus on safety and stability, before moving onto work with memories from the past. I work collaboratively with my clients to ensure they get what they need from therapy.
I integrate approaches such as EMDR, mindfulness, sensorimotor or body-based work and psychoeducation to help my clients better understand where their difficulties have come from, how to manage and reduce symptoms and finally to process the trauma they are carrying from the past.
As an integrative practitioner, I can provide you with a space to meet your needs using trauma-focussed approach to help you process historical experiences. The first few sessions will focus on safety and stability, before moving onto work with memories from the past. I work collaboratively with my clients to ensure they get what they need from therapy.
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.
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.
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered, and NCPS accredited registrant counsellor and supervisor with over 16 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered, and NCPS accredited registrant counsellor and supervisor with over 16 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in South Yorkshire, offering appointments to Individuals and Couples on weekdays during the day. I work collaboratively with clients to empower them to address, process, understand and resolve their issues.
I am an approved Adult Adoption Support Counsellor. This work legally requires specialist training which I completed in 2023 with Barnardo's. This covers Counselling for Adoptees, Adoptive parents, Birth parents and Extended family.
I have trained with the Foundation for Infant Loss in Infertility Issues, Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Rainbow Babies.
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in South Yorkshire, offering appointments to Individuals and Couples on weekdays during the day. I work collaboratively with clients to empower them to address, process, understand and resolve their issues.
I am an approved Adult Adoption Support Counsellor. This work legally requires specialist training which I completed in 2023 with Barnardo's. This covers Counselling for Adoptees, Adoptive parents, Birth parents and Extended family.
I have trained with the Foundation for Infant Loss in Infertility Issues, Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Rainbow Babies.
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Searching for the right therapist may feel daunting and there are a number of reasons why you may be reading this. You may have a strong sense of what you need or perhaps you’re not too sure of what it is you’re feeling. Whatever you bring to our sessions, I will listen attentively and non-judgmentally, with curiosity, warmth and empathy, helping you to develop understanding and self-compassion.
Searching for the right therapist may feel daunting and there are a number of reasons why you may be reading this. You may have a strong sense of what you need or perhaps you’re not too sure of what it is you’re feeling. Whatever you bring to our sessions, I will listen attentively and non-judgmentally, with curiosity, warmth and empathy, helping you to develop understanding and self-compassion.
Hi, I’m Lea, an integrative, person-centred psychotherapist. I support people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and attachment challenges and times when life feels uncertain or stuck. I also have a particular interest in menopause, midlife transitions and chronic or invisible illness.
Therapy can be a space to feel truly seen and heard. Life can leave us disconnected from our needs, our values, or our inner wisdom.
Hi, I’m Lea, an integrative, person-centred psychotherapist. I support people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and attachment challenges and times when life feels uncertain or stuck. I also have a particular interest in menopause, midlife transitions and chronic or invisible illness.
Therapy can be a space to feel truly seen and heard. Life can leave us disconnected from our needs, our values, or our inner wisdom.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.