Adult Counselling
in Leeds, surrounding areas, Otley and UK Online
Adult Counselling Face to Face in Leeds & Online
A space to understand yourself, not judge yourself.
Compassionate, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming counselling for anxiety, overwhelm, difficult experiences and those times when you know something needs to change but aren't quite sure where to begin.
Does this feel familiar?
Your mind rarely switches off
You overthink, replay conversations, worry about what might happen or find it difficult to properly switch off.
You're beginning to understand yourself differently
Perhaps you're exploring ADHD, autism, masking or why you've spent so much of your life feeling different.
You're hard on yourself
You worry you're not doing enough, getting things wrong or somehow not managing life as well as everybody else.
You've become good at appearing okay
Other people might think you're coping while privately you're anxious, exhausted, disconnected or struggling.
Something from the past still affects you
You might understand logically that something is over, while your mind or body still reacts as though it isn't.
Everything feels like too much
You're keeping things going, but demands, responsibilities, sensory input or other people's needs can leave you overwhelmed or exhausted.
You don't need to know exactly what's happening or have the right words for it. We can start with what you're noticing.
YOU DON'T NEED TO HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT
Sometimes the starting point is simply:
“I don't want to keep feeling like this.”
You might know exactly what you'd like help with. Or you might know that you're exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, unhappy or not quite yourself — without really knowing why.
You don't need a diagnosis, a clear explanation or a list of goals before coming to counselling.
We can begin with where you are.
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WHAT MIGHT COUNSELLING HELP WITH?
Anxiety, Overthinking & Overwhelm
Anxiety, panic, constantly feeling on alert, perfectionism, burnout, overthinking or finding everyday demands increasingly difficult.
Trauma & Difficult Experiences
Past or recent experiences that still affect how safe you feel, how you relate to yourself or other people, or how your body responds.
ADHD, Autism & Neurodivergence
Understanding your brain, masking, sensory overwhelm, executive functioning, late diagnosis, burnout or years of feeling different.
Confidence, Relationships & Understanding Yourself
Self-criticism, shame, people-pleasing, boundaries, relationships, feeling disconnected from yourself or wondering what you actually need.
WHY DO I FEEL LIKE THIS?
There isn't always one simple reason.
What you're experiencing now can be influenced by lots of things — what you've lived through, relationships, chronic stress, expectations you've carried, how your nervous system has learned to respond, neurodivergence, the environments you've had to function in and the ways you've learned to cope.
Some of those ways of coping may have helped you enormously. They may simply not be working quite as well for you anymore. Counselling isn't about finding what's wrong with you. It's about becoming curious about what has happened, what you've learned, what you need and what might help now.
WHAT IS COUNSELLING WITH
Liz & Rachel
ACTUALLY LIKE?
Therapy doesn't have to look one particular way.
Talking can be useful — but it isn't the only way we can work together.
Depending on what works for you, counselling might include conversation, creativity, visual resources, metaphors, psycho-education, sensory approaches or practical ways of understanding what's happening.
You won't be expected to make eye contact, sit still, communicate in one particular way or arrive knowing what you want to talk about.
Curious — not challenging
Nurturing — not judgemental
Centred on you — not directed at you
Liz
Warm, nurturing, curious and down-to-earth. Liz works flexibly and creatively, with particular experience around anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, overwhelm and significant distress.
Rachel
Compassionate, integrative and down-to-earth. Rachel adapts counselling around the individual, with experience supporting anxiety, difficult experiences and neurodivergent clients.
You are worth the investment, even if you don't realise that right now.
It doesn't cost anything to Book a free information call
to find out more about how Counselling online or in Leeds
with Liz or Rachel can help you with your healing journey.
Frequently asked Questions about Counselling in Leeds & Otley
1. How do I know if counselling is right for me?
You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from counselling. Many people seek support because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, exhausted, anxious or disconnected from themselves. Counselling can provide a compassionate space to understand your experiences, explore your emotions and develop ways of moving forward that feel right for you.
2. What issues can counselling help with?
Counselling can help with anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, low self-worth, panic attacks, emotional overwhelm, burnout, relationship difficulties, neurodivergent experiences, perfectionism, people pleasing and life transitions. You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin.
3. What happens during the first counselling session?
The first session is an opportunity to get to know one another and explore what has brought you to therapy. We'll talk about what you hope to gain from counselling, answer any questions you may have and think together about how we can work in a way that feels safe and supportive for you.
4. How many counselling sessions will I need?
There is no fixed number of sessions. Some people attend for a short period to work through a specific difficulty, while others benefit from longer-term support. We regularly review how therapy is feeling and tailor the process to your needs.
5. Do you offer online counselling?
Yes. Sessions are available face-to-face in Leeds and Otley, as well as online throughout the UK via secure video platforms. Telephone, email counselling and therapeutic letter writing are also available where appropriate.
6. How much do counselling sessions cost?
Individual counselling sessions are £55 for 50 minutes. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss current availability or arrange a free initial conversation.