Counselling in YO31
Ben Groves
Counsellor, MA, UKCP Trainee
Verified
York YO31
Hello, I’m Ben, a psychotherapist based in York, and I support people to resolve life and relationship difficulties. If you’ve ever felt trapped, possibly disliking who you have become and feeling others blaming you too; we can work together to make sense of how you came to be the person that you are today, and how to make positive changes in your life- to make you more you. Often we feel life’s pressures, or that there is some is just ‘wrong’ but we are unsure of what ‘it’ is, we can resolve the it - to make you more you. I support clients with childhood trauma, complex diagnosis, as well as seemly day to day issues.
Hello, I’m Ben, a psychotherapist based in York, and I support people to resolve life and relationship difficulties. If you’ve ever felt trapped, possibly disliking who you have become and feeling others blaming you too; we can work together to make sense of how you came to be the person that you are today, and how to make positive changes in your life- to make you more you. Often we feel life’s pressures, or that there is some is just ‘wrong’ but we are unsure of what ‘it’ is, we can resolve the it - to make you more you. I support clients with childhood trauma, complex diagnosis, as well as seemly day to day issues.
Sarah Rayner
Counsellor, MBACP
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.
Catherine Beal
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
York YO31
A very warm welcome, I have person centred counselling and psychotherapy sessions available within a week. I’m interested in what you need? Do you need to express what’s happening for you? Do you need some support to manage your thoughts and feelings? Life can be tough at times, are you feeling angry, sad, lonely, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed? Do you need to seek a way forward? I aim to offer a therapeutic relationship through a compassionate connection. I provide a non judgmental environment, free from evaluation. Whatever your facing, I will do my very best to support you, so that you don’t have to face things alone.
A very warm welcome, I have person centred counselling and psychotherapy sessions available within a week. I’m interested in what you need? Do you need to express what’s happening for you? Do you need some support to manage your thoughts and feelings? Life can be tough at times, are you feeling angry, sad, lonely, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed? Do you need to seek a way forward? I aim to offer a therapeutic relationship through a compassionate connection. I provide a non judgmental environment, free from evaluation. Whatever your facing, I will do my very best to support you, so that you don’t have to face things alone.
Park Psychology Services-Autism & ADHD Specialists
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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.
Liz Mellor
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified
York YO31
With much understandable anxiety, overwhelm, depression, loss and sadness at this time, I offer a caring, safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore whatever brings you to therapy at this time. Alongside you, I may work towards enabling a surer sense of yourself; safely working with relationship issues (in the past or present); to understand life-changes (e.g. divorce/separation/retirement/identity issues/ bereavement and loss); and in working traumatic moments or life-events. I offer short and longer term work. Each session can potentially discover something new as a spur to growth and healing.
With much understandable anxiety, overwhelm, depression, loss and sadness at this time, I offer a caring, safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore whatever brings you to therapy at this time. Alongside you, I may work towards enabling a surer sense of yourself; safely working with relationship issues (in the past or present); to understand life-changes (e.g. divorce/separation/retirement/identity issues/ bereavement and loss); and in working traumatic moments or life-events. I offer short and longer term work. Each session can potentially discover something new as a spur to growth and healing.
Lucy Castro
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
York YO31 (Online Only)
Sometimes life can be challenging. Sometimes we cannot turn to friends and loved ones for fear of burdening them. Sometimes we can’t see a way through on our own. In these times it can help to share and offload the weight of what we carry with someone whose job it is to listen.
Sometimes life can be challenging. Sometimes we cannot turn to friends and loved ones for fear of burdening them. Sometimes we can’t see a way through on our own. In these times it can help to share and offload the weight of what we carry with someone whose job it is to listen.
Caroline Young
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified
1 Endorsed
York YO31
I offer one-to-one therapy in York. I can help you explore the impact of difficult emotional experiences, whether past or present, and how to move forward. Are you struggling with relationships that you want to change, but don't know how? Never really felt listened to or felt truly accepted? Lost confidence in your own judgement? Is anxiety or fear threatening to hinder your potential? Are you struggling with change or loss? You don't need to face your painful feelings alone. I offer a safe, therapeutic relationship where we can process them together. I offer online or phone sessions when in person sessions are not possible.
I offer one-to-one therapy in York. I can help you explore the impact of difficult emotional experiences, whether past or present, and how to move forward. Are you struggling with relationships that you want to change, but don't know how? Never really felt listened to or felt truly accepted? Lost confidence in your own judgement? Is anxiety or fear threatening to hinder your potential? Are you struggling with change or loss? You don't need to face your painful feelings alone. I offer a safe, therapeutic relationship where we can process them together. I offer online or phone sessions when in person sessions are not possible.
York Psychological Therapies
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
York YO31
I am Dr Sari Harenwall, a clinical psychologist based in York and online. I have a several years experience working for the NHS, not for profit organisations and privately. I am passionate about reducing human suffering through the provision of evidence-based therapy and coaching to help people build a more fulfilling life. I specialise in integrative physical and mental health including somatisation where emotional pain manifests itself physically. I have an interest in trauma and the impact on the body as well as anxieties, low mood, relationship problems and compassionate leadership.
I am Dr Sari Harenwall, a clinical psychologist based in York and online. I have a several years experience working for the NHS, not for profit organisations and privately. I am passionate about reducing human suffering through the provision of evidence-based therapy and coaching to help people build a more fulfilling life. I specialise in integrative physical and mental health including somatisation where emotional pain manifests itself physically. I have an interest in trauma and the impact on the body as well as anxieties, low mood, relationship problems and compassionate leadership.
Clare Forsyth
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
York YO31
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and I am trained in Transactional Analysis. I will listen to what you tell me, and we will work together to tailor an appropriate approach drawing from a variety of theoretical models to support you as you explore what is happening for you. You are the expert on yourself, and this is key as we develop a relationship.Central to my work is feeling safe, heard and seen, honesty and being valued.Through the time we spend there will be a myriad of feelings and emotions, we may laugh or cry, we may be quiet or simply offload.Most of all you will be accepted just as you are.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and I am trained in Transactional Analysis. I will listen to what you tell me, and we will work together to tailor an appropriate approach drawing from a variety of theoretical models to support you as you explore what is happening for you. You are the expert on yourself, and this is key as we develop a relationship.Central to my work is feeling safe, heard and seen, honesty and being valued.Through the time we spend there will be a myriad of feelings and emotions, we may laugh or cry, we may be quiet or simply offload.Most of all you will be accepted just as you are.
Will Sessions
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
York YO31 (Online Only)
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD. I help them learn new skills and attitudes to improve their ability to handle difficult thoughts and feelings and do more of what matters to them and make more room for connection. Mental health challenges encroach on their lives, make them avoid and make their world smaller. They disconnect from themselves, the things they care about and the people that matter to them. They underestimate their strengths and resources, overestimate life’s challenges and get stuck.
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD. I help them learn new skills and attitudes to improve their ability to handle difficult thoughts and feelings and do more of what matters to them and make more room for connection. Mental health challenges encroach on their lives, make them avoid and make their world smaller. They disconnect from themselves, the things they care about and the people that matter to them. They underestimate their strengths and resources, overestimate life’s challenges and get stuck.
David Havelock
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
York YO31
Coming to therapy can be a difficult decision to make. When we are having difficulty in our lives our thinking can become unclear or unhelpful and we do things that we think might help in the short term, but can perhaps have a negative effect in the long term. This can result in becoming trapped in unhealthy cycles where you may also be experiencing unpleasant emotions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help to unravel the complex human thoughts and emotions that sometimes contribute to being less than at our best, and find new ways of thinking and being to move forward.
Coming to therapy can be a difficult decision to make. When we are having difficulty in our lives our thinking can become unclear or unhelpful and we do things that we think might help in the short term, but can perhaps have a negative effect in the long term. This can result in becoming trapped in unhealthy cycles where you may also be experiencing unpleasant emotions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help to unravel the complex human thoughts and emotions that sometimes contribute to being less than at our best, and find new ways of thinking and being to move forward.
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Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
York YO31
Are you feeling anxious and distressed? At times do you get frustrated, irritated or angry? Do you have painful unwanted memories or struggle to sleep? Are you feeling sad, low or numb? Are you feeling alone or that no one understands you? Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Do you want to feel calmer and more in control? Do you want to understand how your body is reacting and why you can't think straight? Do you want to cope better on a day-to-day basis. As a qualified integrative, relational counsellor I am able to be alongside you and help you to understand your experience.
Are you feeling anxious and distressed? At times do you get frustrated, irritated or angry? Do you have painful unwanted memories or struggle to sleep? Are you feeling sad, low or numb? Are you feeling alone or that no one understands you? Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Do you want to feel calmer and more in control? Do you want to understand how your body is reacting and why you can't think straight? Do you want to cope better on a day-to-day basis. As a qualified integrative, relational counsellor I am able to be alongside you and help you to understand your experience.
Joanne Poole
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
York YO31
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?
Alicia Tromp
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified
York YO31 (Online Only)
I’m a friendly, caring person-centred therapist working online. I offer a warm, safe space where you can be yourself and explore what is troubling you, free from judgment. I currently have availability on Wednesdays. I welcome people of all ages (16+) and identities. I am LGBTQIA+ affirmative. I speak English, French and Dutch and can offer therapy in any of these languages. Sensitivity to cultural diversity informs my practice.
I’m a friendly, caring person-centred therapist working online. I offer a warm, safe space where you can be yourself and explore what is troubling you, free from judgment. I currently have availability on Wednesdays. I welcome people of all ages (16+) and identities. I am LGBTQIA+ affirmative. I speak English, French and Dutch and can offer therapy in any of these languages. Sensitivity to cultural diversity informs my practice.
Jasmine Cortazzi
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
York YO31
I help you to navigate life changes by providing professional support. Difficulties in life around relationships, anxiety, work stress, and trauma can feel overwhelming or create a perception that you are 'stuck'. No-one wants problems to impact on people we love, our work performance, or our mental health. I empower you to find calm, strength and confidence to enhance your life. I work with individual adults-not couples. Also, I provide teenagers with high quality therapeutic support , specialising in: anxiety, school stress, change, low self-esteem, friendship and relationship issues. Contact me for a free consultation.
I help you to navigate life changes by providing professional support. Difficulties in life around relationships, anxiety, work stress, and trauma can feel overwhelming or create a perception that you are 'stuck'. No-one wants problems to impact on people we love, our work performance, or our mental health. I empower you to find calm, strength and confidence to enhance your life. I work with individual adults-not couples. Also, I provide teenagers with high quality therapeutic support , specialising in: anxiety, school stress, change, low self-esteem, friendship and relationship issues. Contact me for a free consultation.
Izzy Savege
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
1 Endorsed
York YO31 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Izzy, a queer Art Therapist, workshop facilitator and artist. I recognise that we are collectively experiencing immense pain and grief at the moment. I want to help you to navigate the challenging emotions that you're experiencing. I particularly love supporting people who don't feel represented by the majority, and want to worry less and make more space for joy and peace in their life. Many of the people I work with are creative or queer, or both. Sessions last 1 hour and take place online, via Zoom, however I also offer email therapy for those who find writing helpful.
Hello! I’m Izzy, a queer Art Therapist, workshop facilitator and artist. I recognise that we are collectively experiencing immense pain and grief at the moment. I want to help you to navigate the challenging emotions that you're experiencing. I particularly love supporting people who don't feel represented by the majority, and want to worry less and make more space for joy and peace in their life. Many of the people I work with are creative or queer, or both. Sessions last 1 hour and take place online, via Zoom, however I also offer email therapy for those who find writing helpful.
Danny Ford
Psychotherapist, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Verified
York YO31
Do you feel different than other people, like nobody seems to understand you? Do you often feel like an outsider? Perhaps you have trouble standing up for yourself or speaking your truth. Do you tend to cater to other people's needs and don’t get what you need? Do people sometimes tell you that you're a loving and giving person, but you feel flawed and unlovable? Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations, fearing that people will reject you if you stand out? Do you feel depressed? Do you often feel anxious? Perhaps you often don’t know what you need or want. Are you very hard on yourself and have lots of self-critical thoughts?
Do you feel different than other people, like nobody seems to understand you? Do you often feel like an outsider? Perhaps you have trouble standing up for yourself or speaking your truth. Do you tend to cater to other people's needs and don’t get what you need? Do people sometimes tell you that you're a loving and giving person, but you feel flawed and unlovable? Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations, fearing that people will reject you if you stand out? Do you feel depressed? Do you often feel anxious? Perhaps you often don’t know what you need or want. Are you very hard on yourself and have lots of self-critical thoughts?
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.