About me
Hello, I am Bethanie Taylor (MBACP), welcome to my profile. I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I work in-person in Leeds city centre, and online throughout the UK.
As I am an integrative counsellor; this means that you will lead the sessions while I use my knowledge and various techniques from multiple different therapeutic approaches. This is tailored to you, to allow for meaningful change in your life as everyone is unique. In our sessions I will predominately use Person-Centred therapy, alongside the psychodynamic approach and the systemic approach if/when they are useful.
Our sessions will be held in a safe, judgement-free, and confidential space where we will work together to reach your goals. Whether it’s being heard, to gain self-insight, or clarity on a situation.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to deal with life changes, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, or other stresses. Choosing to start counselling can be the first step towards creating meaningful change in your life and getting a deeper understanding of yourself.
Everyone's journey is unique and I would be honoured to work with you on yours.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Counsellor, psychotherapist, and founder of Your Journey Counselling - Currently
- EAP Counsellor and psychotherapist at Northern School of Contemporary Dance - Currently
- BACP (British Association for counselling and psychotherapy) Registered member (MBACP) - Currently
- Student counsellor and psychotherapist at Northern School of Contemporary Dance
- Student counsellor and psychotherapist at UK Counselling Network, Drighlington
- PG Diploma Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level 7) - Distinction - Included completing various written and verbal assignments with 100+ hours on placement working both online and in person.
- PG Certificate Interpersonal and Counselling Skills - Learned the practical skills needed to be an effective counsellor
- Introduction to Counselling - First steps into the counselling world.
- First Class BSc (Hons) Psychology - My undergraduate degree with a Dissertation on Negative Transgender attitudes within the LGBTQ+ community
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The first session is £50 for 50 minutes, any sessions following will be at the same rate.
*Trainee Counsellor sessions will be £40 for 50 minutes.
There is no obligation to book further sessions after the initial session.
When I work
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I'm available on Monday to Thursday, between 10:00 - 16:00. However, there is some flexibility, so please feel free to send a query on further availability.
Further information
I offer open-ended counselling and psychotherapy sessions. The sessions will be held weekly, or biweekly, and last for 50 minutes.
When you reach out I will send you an Assessment Form and Counselling Contract. These forms will give me a better understanding of your current situation, goals, and how we can work together effectively. Any information you provide will be kept confidential. The counselling contract will give you a clearer idea of what to expect from our sessions.
I also offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation to go through any further questions or concerns before starting our sessions.
If you decide to proceed, we will agree on a regular time slot which best suits you. Although, if you even need to amend the day/time at any point, this can be arranged.
Online Sessions:
Online sessions will be held remotely usually via Google Meet. Also, you must be alone in a quiet, comfortable, and safe room in the UK. The device you use for sessions must have access to both a microphone and a camera.
Face-to-Face Sessions:
I have an office in Leeds city centre for face-to-face sessions, and it is 13-minute walk from the Leeds train station.
The therapy room is on the second floor which is only accessible by stairs.
The therapy room has a small waiting area outside the door. The therapy room gets lots of natural light during the day and diffused light in the evening. There is heating which can be adjusted for your preference.
There are toilets across from the therapy room.
I am located at AC Therapy Rooms, 51d New Briggate, Leeds, LS2 8JD.
Parking
There is no designated parking for the therapy room. Paid parking is available is at St Johns Centre which is a 3-minute walk away from the premises and the price is £3.20 per hour. There is also parking on Edward Street which is £2.50 per hour and a 5-minute walk from the premises. There are many options for parking within a 10-minute walk of the premises. For further assistance you can visit Just Park website/app which has additional parking options.
