
4 Queen Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 2TW
1b High Street
Morley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS27 8AA
07931967109
4 Queen Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 2TW
1b High Street
Morley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS27 8AA
07931967109
4 Queen Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 2TW
1b High Street
Morley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS27 8AA
07931967109
I am an integrative counsellor who draws from a number of therapeutic traditions in order to develop a bespoke way of working which suits individual clients and their particular difficulties. I also offer the "Rewind Technique" to those who have experienced trauma or who have phobic responses.
I work on a short-term, long-term, or open-ended basis with
I am a registered and accredited member of BACP (the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I appreciate that finding a counsellor might be a daunting process, but try to make it as comfortable as possible for you and to help you to assess whether you might feel comfortable in working with me. I believe that it is the quality of our relationship which determines whether our work together will be useful or not. I encourage you to question or challenge me if something does not feel comfortable.
I have been working as a counsellor since 2006 and have experience of working with a wide range of issues in a variety of settings:
Why Counselling?
Perhaps there has been a recent event which has thrown you off balance, or you might have sensed for some time that things were not quite right. You might be experiencing some of the following:
Counselling offers a safe and confidential space in which to make sense of these and other experiences without fear of judgement so that you can:
I usually offer weekly sessions, but this is negotiable, particularly with couples, or near to the end of our work together. Sometimes we will agree tasks to experiment with outside our sessions and discuss your experience in our next session.
Generally, I work in a conversational way which encourages the full involvement of my clients, but where appropriate, I will use creative, cognitive behavioural or mindfulness techniques if these might lead to enhanced understanding, or the ability to manage powerful emotions. Whilst integrative counselling draws on a range of traditions and techniques, in my work there is always a strong focus on relationships, whatever the issue which is brought to counselling. For example:
Counselling can provide an opportunity to experience a familiar relationship difficulty, but to work through it and to experience a different outcome. This can provide the confidence to behave differently in your everyday life.
What Clients Have Said About Our Work Together
"I've gained a better sense of self and self worth. I've learned to value myself more and to stop beating myself up over other peoples' actions, over which I have no responsibility or control."
"I feel 'me' again, and that has made me the happiest I have felt in a long time. My painful memories are laid to rest and happy memories keep me going. For that I am eternally grateful."
"I have rediscovered what I used to do for fun- some things 30 years ago."
"What has been useful? Her insights-very very valuable. Her patience. Her smile."
"I have chosen to end now, feeling healthier and having lots of positive goals, but I will miss coming each week. The learning has been phenomenal."
"Carol listened and never pushed me, She also made me feel very safe whilst in therapy."
"I wanted to want to live and to enjoy it. I have achieved this and built myself up again. She was extremely patient and never judged me which allowed me to think clearly."
"Carol challenged me at the right time, made me feel safe and able to be open and myself."
"The counselling was excellent. I felt I had scope to talk and someone who made me take a look at things in an objective way. I felt very safe and able to trust. Counselling has made a huge difference to me."
"I learnt to be accepting of myself, to open my eyes to views of others and decide how I feel and wish to act. I learnt I am in control of my life."
"She listened and allowed me to be happy to be open"
Please Contact Me
if you have any questions about counselling or you would like to make an appointment to discuss the matters which concern you.
I have also attened a wide range of short courses on a wide variety of issues including working with personality disorders, eating disorders, spiritual issues, cognitive behavioural techniques in anxiety and depression, sexuality, brief therapy techniques, Rewind Trauma Technique, and many others.
I have eight years' experience of working within a generic BACP accredited counselling agency and have worked as a counsellor with a service supporting parents of pupils attending Leeds schools. I have also worked as a young person's counsellor within a youth support agency, within secondary schools and within a Pupil Referral Unt. In addition to working in private practice I currently offer counselling within a CAMHS comissioned service.
Existential issues- lack, or loss of, a sense of meaning in your life. Whilst clients often come to counselling to address a specific issue, sometimes they might experience a sense of general unease or dissatisfaction or feel that life is without meaning.
If you do not see your concern listed above this does not necessarily imply that I would not be a suitable counsellor for you. I am happy to talk about what you would like to achieve and to consider whether I might be able to help.
My fee for 50 minute sessions for individuals is £45. My fee for couples is £65 per session of an hour or £100 for 90 minutes.
I am able to offer some sessions at a reduced rate, so please contact me to discuss this if you are unable to afford the full fee.
Online counselling: | No |
Telephone counselling: | No |
Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Sign language: | No |
Other languages: | None |
Daytime and evening appointments.
Children |
Young people |
Adults |
Older adults |
Couples |
Families |
Employee Assistance Programme |