Counselling in York
Unique Minds Therapeutic Services
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
York YO24
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Samantha Hurrell, The founder of Unique Minds. We offer Therapeutic Counselling, Supervision, Well-being MOTs and Autism assessment's. This is working Collaboratively with a Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Trained Therapist and Specialist Autism Counselling Therapist who can help Support clients' pre and post assessment. I work from a Neuro-Affirmative framework with my Clients' I also specialise in working with the NHS with Trauma. I also specialise in Attachment disorders , Couples and Family Therapy.
My name is Samantha Hurrell, The founder of Unique Minds. We offer Therapeutic Counselling, Supervision, Well-being MOTs and Autism assessment's. This is working Collaboratively with a Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Trained Therapist and Specialist Autism Counselling Therapist who can help Support clients' pre and post assessment. I work from a Neuro-Affirmative framework with my Clients' I also specialise in working with the NHS with Trauma. I also specialise in Attachment disorders , Couples and Family Therapy.
Tracy Ann Richardson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
York YO1
I can offer autism diagnostic assessments and/or psychological therapy personalised to your own needs and strengths.
My name is Dr Tracy Ann Richardson and I run Wolds Psychology Ltd. I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist providing psychological therapy for over ten years. I have particular expertise in working with psychological trauma and am an accredited EMDR practitioner. Sometimes we don’t know what is causing us to feel distressed and I can help explore with you what is going on for you and work with you to find a way through this. I also have extensive experience in working with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, anger, relational difficulties, emotional regulation or interpersonal difficulties.
I can offer autism diagnostic assessments and/or psychological therapy personalised to your own needs and strengths.
My name is Dr Tracy Ann Richardson and I run Wolds Psychology Ltd. I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist providing psychological therapy for over ten years. I have particular expertise in working with psychological trauma and am an accredited EMDR practitioner. Sometimes we don’t know what is causing us to feel distressed and I can help explore with you what is going on for you and work with you to find a way through this. I also have extensive experience in working with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, anger, relational difficulties, emotional regulation or interpersonal difficulties.
Counselling with Pamela
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
York YO1 (Online Only)
I can help to support you with your Autism, ADHD. anxiety, depression or other concerns. I want to tell you that you're not alone in feeling unsure . or about talking openly about your feelings. I'd like to offer you the help and support you need. You don't have to feel alone, l can help you work through this time in a safe, trusting and confidential space, without any judgement.
I can help to support you with your Autism, ADHD. anxiety, depression or other concerns. I want to tell you that you're not alone in feeling unsure . or about talking openly about your feelings. I'd like to offer you the help and support you need. You don't have to feel alone, l can help you work through this time in a safe, trusting and confidential space, without any judgement.
Joanne Poole
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
York YO30
Are you feeling stuck, unheard, unworthy? Are you living your best life, or is something holding you back? Life is challenging at times. Many things can trigger our internal critic, making us believe we are 'less than’ or are failing. We dwell in the past, worrying about mistakes, reliving painful events, remembering unhealthy relationships. It can feel impossible to see a way forward. There are many human emotions - are yours feeling balanced, or are one or two overwhelming the others?
Are you feeling stuck, unheard, unworthy? Are you living your best life, or is something holding you back? Life is challenging at times. Many things can trigger our internal critic, making us believe we are 'less than’ or are failing. We dwell in the past, worrying about mistakes, reliving painful events, remembering unhealthy relationships. It can feel impossible to see a way forward. There are many human emotions - are yours feeling balanced, or are one or two overwhelming the others?
Helen Fairburn (Wellness Therapy York)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
York YO1
Waitlist for new clients
Life can feel tough and challenging at times. This may be following a specific life event, a change of circumstance, or for reasons completely unexpected or unknown. When we are struggling with something difficult we can often feel unhappy, confused, anxious or overwhelmed, with a sense of feeling stuck and unsure of where to start or what to do. Whatever your reason for accessing therapy, I believe that we all have the capacity for change and positive personal growth and that counselling can support you to bring about the change you want by helping you to find ways of placing yourself back in control.
Life can feel tough and challenging at times. This may be following a specific life event, a change of circumstance, or for reasons completely unexpected or unknown. When we are struggling with something difficult we can often feel unhappy, confused, anxious or overwhelmed, with a sense of feeling stuck and unsure of where to start or what to do. Whatever your reason for accessing therapy, I believe that we all have the capacity for change and positive personal growth and that counselling can support you to bring about the change you want by helping you to find ways of placing yourself back in control.
Sarah Rayner
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
York YO31
The counselling I provide offers you the time and space that so many of us need but often lack, especially when life becomes hard or you feel less able to cope as you once did. You may be struggling with depression, low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, a relationship breakdown, bereavement, or perhaps there is no label that can best describe where you are at right now. Whatever the case and wherever you are at, I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment for you to begin your counselling journey.
The counselling I provide offers you the time and space that so many of us need but often lack, especially when life becomes hard or you feel less able to cope as you once did. You may be struggling with depression, low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, a relationship breakdown, bereavement, or perhaps there is no label that can best describe where you are at right now. Whatever the case and wherever you are at, I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment for you to begin your counselling journey.
Nicola Jane Birkin
Verified Verified
York YO30
Are you struggling with issues around Eating or an Eating Disorder? Are you feeling uncomfortable with your body and its impacting on your mental health? Are you or a family member avoiding specific foods that you feel concerned about and you want to discuss this further? I am a Specialist Therapist in all these areas and I can help. I have worked in this field for over 20 years with 13 years working in this area in the NHS, more recently I moved to private treatment as Therapist and developing a Day Service again in this area. I also offer dietetic support from a Specialist Dietitian as an option part of the treatment package.
Are you struggling with issues around Eating or an Eating Disorder? Are you feeling uncomfortable with your body and its impacting on your mental health? Are you or a family member avoiding specific foods that you feel concerned about and you want to discuss this further? I am a Specialist Therapist in all these areas and I can help. I have worked in this field for over 20 years with 13 years working in this area in the NHS, more recently I moved to private treatment as Therapist and developing a Day Service again in this area. I also offer dietetic support from a Specialist Dietitian as an option part of the treatment package.
Jacquibird Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
York YO10
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
Park Psychology Services-Autism & ADHD Specialists
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
York YO31
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist . After working in the NHS for a number of years, I set up my own practice in 2021, with the aim of providing a service to support people to access high quality, thorough and collaborative assessments and support. We provide neurodevelopmental assessments and work with both children and adults. We also provide therapeutic support for people following a diagnosis, for those who may self-identify as being neurodivergent and for people living with a learning disability.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist . After working in the NHS for a number of years, I set up my own practice in 2021, with the aim of providing a service to support people to access high quality, thorough and collaborative assessments and support. We provide neurodevelopmental assessments and work with both children and adults. We also provide therapeutic support for people following a diagnosis, for those who may self-identify as being neurodivergent and for people living with a learning disability.
Jilly Whitham
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
York YO24
Do you feel scared, disconnected from yourself or relationships with those around you? Maybe you feel alone or lost, not sure of the way forward? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, struggling to make sense of things? I can offer you a compassionate presence and truly hear your story. I believe talking things through can transform and heal. I specialise in helping people experiencing anxiety to understand themselves better and empowering them to move forward, making choices with more clarity.
Do you feel scared, disconnected from yourself or relationships with those around you? Maybe you feel alone or lost, not sure of the way forward? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, struggling to make sense of things? I can offer you a compassionate presence and truly hear your story. I believe talking things through can transform and heal. I specialise in helping people experiencing anxiety to understand themselves better and empowering them to move forward, making choices with more clarity.
Irina Yelland
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
York YO42
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, young people and adults with ASD and ADHD, as well as with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. My approach is warm, friendly and professional, and I would never judge you or your problems, no matter how big or small they are. It's important to me that during our work together you feel listened to, understood, supported and encouraged.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, young people and adults with ASD and ADHD, as well as with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. My approach is warm, friendly and professional, and I would never judge you or your problems, no matter how big or small they are. It's important to me that during our work together you feel listened to, understood, supported and encouraged.
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Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
York YO10
I am a person centred integrative counsellor. No matter what has brought you here my goal is to support you as you make sense of your experiences. Life can throw up really tough challenges, you do not need to face them alone. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, any, and everything that makes your experience unique. I work with many diverse areas of need examples; anxiety and depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, neurodiversity diagnosis. I offer short term six to twelve sessions and long open ended counselling.
I am a person centred integrative counsellor. No matter what has brought you here my goal is to support you as you make sense of your experiences. Life can throw up really tough challenges, you do not need to face them alone. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, any, and everything that makes your experience unique. I work with many diverse areas of need examples; anxiety and depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, neurodiversity diagnosis. I offer short term six to twelve sessions and long open ended counselling.
Kirsten Antoncich
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
York YO1
I'm a registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I work with Children, Adolescents, Adults and also offer support to families. I've worked in the field for 9 years and have worked with the NHS, for charities and also as Clinical Lead managing a service in the North East. My background is in Psychology. Whilst I am passionate about research in the field and best practice, I am also a warm, approachable practitioner who is able to put prospective clients at ease. I understand how daunting coming to see a Counsellor or therapist can be.
I'm a registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I work with Children, Adolescents, Adults and also offer support to families. I've worked in the field for 9 years and have worked with the NHS, for charities and also as Clinical Lead managing a service in the North East. My background is in Psychology. Whilst I am passionate about research in the field and best practice, I am also a warm, approachable practitioner who is able to put prospective clients at ease. I understand how daunting coming to see a Counsellor or therapist can be.
Vanessa Hunt
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
York YO32
My name is Vanessa, and I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist, having qualified in 2020 from the University of Sheffield. I have worked with people with mental health difficulties since 2009 and have had many roles, with my current role, working with young people in the community.
My name is Vanessa, and I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist, having qualified in 2020 from the University of Sheffield. I have worked with people with mental health difficulties since 2009 and have had many roles, with my current role, working with young people in the community.
Rosy Taylor
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
York YO1
Are your thoughts, feelings or behaviour making you anxious, depressed or limiting what you can do? Are your relationships with others or food causing you difficulty? Do you want to understand why things that happened in your childhood are still influencing you now? Having the opportunity to 'tell your story' to an interested listener is a therapeutic experience. Whatever challenge you are currently facing making the time and space for yourself to engage in therpay is an act of self kindness.
Are your thoughts, feelings or behaviour making you anxious, depressed or limiting what you can do? Are your relationships with others or food causing you difficulty? Do you want to understand why things that happened in your childhood are still influencing you now? Having the opportunity to 'tell your story' to an interested listener is a therapeutic experience. Whatever challenge you are currently facing making the time and space for yourself to engage in therpay is an act of self kindness.
Sue Morris
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
York YO1
Life can be hard at times. We can experience loss, changes in our health, family circumstances or work life. Maybe our relationships are not fulfilling our needs and we do not know how to change things. At times, we don’t feel good about ourselves, we lose confidence in our ability to cope with life or maybe we feel impacted by past experiences or held back through feelings of anger, shame or guilt. Sometimes we don’t know what’s wrong, but we just know something isn’t right. I can help you explore what is going on for you by giving you a supportive space to talk and be heard.
Life can be hard at times. We can experience loss, changes in our health, family circumstances or work life. Maybe our relationships are not fulfilling our needs and we do not know how to change things. At times, we don’t feel good about ourselves, we lose confidence in our ability to cope with life or maybe we feel impacted by past experiences or held back through feelings of anger, shame or guilt. Sometimes we don’t know what’s wrong, but we just know something isn’t right. I can help you explore what is going on for you by giving you a supportive space to talk and be heard.
Abbie Stanwix
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBABCP
Verified Verified
York YO41
If you are experiencing difficulties that are impacting on your life and have decided to take the step to access some help to make a change to your life, then I can help you. I specialise in working with individuals experiencing difficulties due to depression, anxiety, and trauma, drawing upon my skills as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Practitioner and compassion focused therapy. I work with you to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, difficulties, and strategies to improve how you feel. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can talk openly about your feelings without fear of criticism.
If you are experiencing difficulties that are impacting on your life and have decided to take the step to access some help to make a change to your life, then I can help you. I specialise in working with individuals experiencing difficulties due to depression, anxiety, and trauma, drawing upon my skills as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Practitioner and compassion focused therapy. I work with you to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, difficulties, and strategies to improve how you feel. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can talk openly about your feelings without fear of criticism.
Dorothy Hodgkinson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
York YO24
You wish things could be different, and don’t know how to go about making that happen. Counselling isn’t magic, and it can feel like hard work sometimes. But it offers a non-judgemental, safe, compassionate place for you where you can consider the changes you’d like to see in your life. You don’t need to be or have anything specific to be welcomed into the counselling space and to find it helpful. You can come as you are, and be accepted as you are. Counselling is time set aside for you to make sense of what’s going on, and gain new perspectives and/or strategies to help you move forward in a way that feels right for you.
You wish things could be different, and don’t know how to go about making that happen. Counselling isn’t magic, and it can feel like hard work sometimes. But it offers a non-judgemental, safe, compassionate place for you where you can consider the changes you’d like to see in your life. You don’t need to be or have anything specific to be welcomed into the counselling space and to find it helpful. You can come as you are, and be accepted as you are. Counselling is time set aside for you to make sense of what’s going on, and gain new perspectives and/or strategies to help you move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Susan Gray Online Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
York YO24
Hello. I'm Sue, a counsellor and psychotherapist working online across the UK to give you the flexibility to meet from your own home or chosen safe place. Are you currently finding things difficult? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed or confused; struggling to come to terms with a loss; feeling stuck and as if nobody understands; or perhaps that your whole life has been a puzzle that you can't quite solve? Counselling can help you to explore who you are; to share what you may have experienced and to discover your inner resources to become more empowered in who you are and how you fit in the world and in your relationships.
Hello. I'm Sue, a counsellor and psychotherapist working online across the UK to give you the flexibility to meet from your own home or chosen safe place. Are you currently finding things difficult? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed or confused; struggling to come to terms with a loss; feeling stuck and as if nobody understands; or perhaps that your whole life has been a puzzle that you can't quite solve? Counselling can help you to explore who you are; to share what you may have experienced and to discover your inner resources to become more empowered in who you are and how you fit in the world and in your relationships.
Katie Lane
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
York YO26
You may be questioning yourself or feeling stuck and counselling will help you recognise potential areas where change may be needed and support you in making positive change at a pace appropriate to your needs. I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. I have faced my own therapeutic journey and healed from trauma and feel that this has given me more insight than any of my academic training and professional development. Let's work together to help you to secure a happier and more fulfilling life!
You may be questioning yourself or feeling stuck and counselling will help you recognise potential areas where change may be needed and support you in making positive change at a pace appropriate to your needs. I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. I have faced my own therapeutic journey and healed from trauma and feel that this has given me more insight than any of my academic training and professional development. Let's work together to help you to secure a happier and more fulfilling life!
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.