Counselling in West Yorkshire

I mainly work with LGBTQ+ clients and those who have always felt different in some way. You might be looking for help because you are experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, difficulties making decisions or setting boundaries. It might seem like you have too many overwhelming feelings, or rarely any feelings at all. Maybe you’ve always felt a bit different from other people, almost as if everyone else got the manual on how to be a functioning adult and you didn’t. At times you might even begin to suspect that there’s something fundamentally wrong with you.

Hello, my name is Sean. I am a person-centred therapist. Accredited by the National Counselling Society, I am also a member of BACP, I have experience in counselling adults and young people as well as 9 years’ experience supporting people with mental health difficulties. I know that life can bring challenges that can be understood better through sharing with a skilled listener. I also know that it is very difficult to reach out and ask to be heard. Baring this in mind, I offer a friendly, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can explore your emotions and experiences.

Hi. My name’s Josh. I am a Leeds based Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor. This means I am not restricted to working in one particular way. So I will adapt the way I work with you to suit you. I work short and long term with adults (18+) in an holistic way, from a humanistic and relational perspective. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, space to pause and reflect on your reasons for choosing to enter therapy, whilst working collaboratively with you towards your hopes for your future self.

My name is Dr Kamila Hortynska. I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Life Coach with over 20 years of clinical experience, 11 in the NHS. My approach is holistic, integrative & soulful, yet firmly based in health sciences & research. I believe you CAN live the life you desire & deserve and shine so brightly, you will inspire everyone else to do the same! So, are you ready to turn stress & exhaustion into vitality and pleasure? Feel free & radiant? Open up to new possibilities & relationships? I’m an expert in helping people like you spring-clean their lives & introduce new habits of thinking & behaving.

I am a trauma-informed, integrative therapist with NHS experience. Being trauma-informed means that I use a specific approach to therapy that recognizes and emphasizes understanding how the traumatic experience impacts a person’s mental well-being. This type of therapy is rooted in understanding the connection between the trauma experience and the person’s emotional and behavioural responses. Being integrative means that I can work at your pace with a wide variety of skills tailored to suit you. I am aware that therapy is not a “one size fits all” and I pride myself in working with you to reconnect you with your values in life

Hi there! It can be really hard making this first step to finding a counsellor who's right for you. I'm a fully-qualified and BACP registered counsellor who works with individuals online or via telephone. If you are looking for help with anxiety, thinking disorders such as OCD, bereavement, issues around sexuality and gender, drop me a line and we can chat about how I can help.

Like me, my client base has been gloriously eclectic. I have extensive experience of working with many types of loss. Grief is painful no matter whether it's as a result of a relationship breakup, loosing touch with parts of yourself. Slowly painfully loosing a loved one to Alzheimers/Dementia, being a carer for a child with an eating disorder. I regularly work with clients who have been in some way affected by a Brain Tumour. Interestingly Anger and Rage is something i have worked with regularly in the last 2 years. If you or your partner are neurodivergent I can help you find collaborative ways of communicating together.

We all at some stage in our lives experience emotional challenges. As a counsellor and psychotherapist I offer a safe space to support you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours connected to your life experiences. I work in a non-judgemental way, listening with empathy to better understand what is troubling you. Together we will create a nurturing environment for you to grow and make the changes you feel you need. Compassion is central to each session. I believe that we all have the resources within us to reach our potential given the right condition.

Do you need a safe space to explore some difficult issues? Do you want to better understand your life and who you are? Do you want to have a better relationship with yourself and others?

Having gone through mental health struggles myself I believe i have the empathy and understanding to help clients make the changes they desire and deserve. While going through mental health struggle does not make you a good counsellor it certainly gives you that understanding

Perhaps you are going through something that feels too overwhelming to tackle alone. People seek counselling for many reasons; a life crisis, relationship issues, a bereavement, work-related stress, lacking confidence, difficulty moving on from painful childhood experiences, a lack of purpose and meaning. Whatever your reasons, talking about your difficulties with someone who truly listens is the first step towards making them manageable. A strong therapeutic relationship can bring relief, support when it is most needed and transformative change.

There are many reasons for considering counselling. Maybe you’re feeling lost or facing a personal crisis. Perhaps you’re struggling for purpose or meaning in your life? Or wanting to modify your behaviours or change destructive patterns. Therapy can support you as you explore your relationship with the world, helping you move from where you are now to where you want to be.

I'm Andy and as a qualified person-centred counsellor, I strongly believe we all have the ability to navigate life's challenges by drawing on our own experience and capabilities. My role is to enable clients to explore whatever they choose in order to gain a deeper understanding of how it's impacting them, enabling them to create positive change. I do this through actively listening and offering useful reflections of themes I may notice, including any changes over time. I ask clients questions that encourage them to think about their experiences in new ways and never judge or lead anyone into talking about something uncomfortable.

Being a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist, my focus is to support people to develop insight into the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that underpin their issues. CBT can help with all kinds of psychological problems. Depression, Anxiety (Social, Health & Everyday), OCD, Stress, Sleep, Self-Harm and PTSD can all be treated competently by me through use of CBT. I am passionate about CBT as it is a goal focused, collaborative form of therapy and has research evidence that supports its' ability to transform people's lives. I am open to working with people from varying backgrounds and experiences.

If you are experiencing stress or anxiety and are currently struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, reaching out to a therapist can be a daunting yet ultimately rewarding step. Feeling ready to reach out can be a sign that you are ready to receive support and empower yourself to grow. I work predominantly with clients experiencing stress, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, Addiction, Trauma related diagnoses (i.e Personality Disorder,PTSD), Anxiety, ASD, Learning Disability, Social issues, self-harm, Depression and chronic pain.

Entering into counselling can feel like a big step, and understandably, you may be concerned about what the process involves. Simply put, counselling allows you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space, giving you the opportunity to see the issues that are bothering you more clearly and find ways to make the intolerable tolerable. If you have a history of trauma, feel overwhelmed or anxious, struggle with depression, your interpersonal relationships, or perhaps feel that your life is at a crossroads and you don't know where to turn next, counselling can help.

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.

Perhaps you are seeking psychological therapy for a longstanding difficulty, or maybe you have only recently experienced stressors and are taking the first step in seeking help. Whether you wish for greater understanding, to develop coping strategies or to address an earlier trauma, I offer a compassionate and empathic space to help you to move forwards in your recovery.