Davina Stockdale
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About me
I am a person-centred counsellor based in Killingbeck, Leeds, and I’m deeply passionate about creating a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental space where you can feel truly heard, seen and supported. My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and respect, allowing you to explore your thoughts and experiences at your own pace. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster growth, healing, and self-discovery, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges and move towards greater clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Life brings its own set of challenges, whether it’s the daily ups and downs of anxiety and depression, or deeper struggles such as addiction and low-self esteem. Having faced my own personal journey with addiction, I understand first hand the profound impact it can have on both our mental and physical health, often leading to a loss of confidence, low self-worth, and difficulty in making positive, lasting change.
You could be at the starting point of realising that you potentially have ADHD or autism, which may be leaving you feeling confused, overwhelmed, and questioning your sense of identity. Perhaps you’re beginning to make sense of lifelong challenges, noticing patterns in your behaviour or emotional responses that now seem to fit into the bigger picture. This realisation can stir up a mix of emotions, relief, fear, uncertainty, leaving you unsure of who you are beneath the coping strategies you’ve developed over time.
Perhaps your at the starting point of perimenopause or menopause, a significant life transition where your body is beginning to go through changes driven by hormonal imbalances. These shifts can bring an influx of physical symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, increased anxiety, disturbed sleep, and increasing feelings of worry and overwhelm. It can be a time where you no longer feel like yourself, and you’re left trying to navigate unfamiliar territory while managing the demands of daily life.
Carrying the weight of these challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving you stuck, on edge, and unable to find balance. It may feel harder to mask your true feelings, and deep down, you might be longing for something to shift and change.
I work collaboratively with you to find and plan strategies that are tailored to your unique needs, experiences and goals. During times of difficulty, having personalised tools and approaches can make all the difference, whether it’s managing overwhelming emotions, navigating relationships, or coping with change. Together, we explore what works best for you, creating a supportive and empowering plan that helps you feel more grounded, understood, and equipped to move forward.
As a compassionate and intuitive counsellor, I provide a safe, non-judgemental space where individuals can explore and understand the challenges they face. I work holistically recognising the unique experiences and needs of each person, and support clients in building self-awareness, improving self-esteem and confidence, and developing practical tools for lasting change. With a deep commitment to empowering and self-discovery, I guide individuals on their journey to reconnect with themselves, uncover their inner strength, and create meaningful shifts that lead to a more fulfilling life.
Person-Centred Counselling : Support That Start With You
Taking the first step towards counselling can be one of the hardest and most courageous decisions you’ll ever make. It’s natural to feel uncertain, vulnerable, or even overwhelmed whilst looking for the right counsellor. Finding the right counsellor is an important part of the journey, someone you feel comfortable, supported and truly heard by can make all the difference to the process of your journey in therapy.
At the heart of person-centred counselling is you.This approach values your individuality, trusts your inner wisdom, and honours your pace, allowing you to explore your thoughts, feelings and emotions at a pace that suits you.
There’s no pressure, no judgement, just a safe supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, emotions and experiences of life freely with my support.
What You Can Expect From Our First Counselling Session:
- A Warm, welcoming Space: A calm and supportive environment where you are free to be yourself, without fear of judgement.
- Getting to Know Each Other: We’ll begin by building a connection, allowing you to get a feel for how I work and to decide if this space feels right for you.
- A short Assessment: We’ll talk through some of your current challenges and gather a little background, this helps me understand how to best support you.
- A Safe Space to Talk: You’ll have time to begin sharing what’s going on for you, in your own words and at your own pace.
- Time to share What’s Going on: You’ll have the chance to talk about what’s brought you to counselling, in your own words and at your own pace.
- Your Voice Matters: There’s no agenda, what we talk about is entirely led by you. I’m here to listen and support, not to tell you what to do.
- Looking Ahead: We’ll explore what you might want to gain from counselling and how we can work together to move towards those goals.
- Exploring Your Goals: We’ll start to look at what you might want to get out of counselling and how we can work together to support you.
In ongoing sessions, the person centred approach continues to place you at the heart of the process. Together, we’ll create a safe and consistent space where you can explore whatever feels important, whether it’s your thoughts, emotions, relationships, or past experiences.
What Future Sessions Might Look Like:
- You Lead the Way: Each session is guided by what you bring and what most feels relevant for you on that day.
- A compassionate Relationship: The therapeutic relationship is central, I offer empathy, honesty, and acceptance to help you feel seen and supported.
- Support Through Challenges: Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, autism, low self-esteem or life transitions like perimenopause or menopause, you’ll never face it alone.
Growth at Your Pace: There’s no pressure to be “fixed” or to meet expectations. It’s about uncovering your own strengths and making changes that feel right for you.
Empowerment and Self-Discovery: Overtime, this process can help you reconnect with yourself, build confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change.
In addition to being a counsellor, I'm a crisis support worker for an organisation called Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service, I have worked at Oasis (crisis house) for 3 years. I work alongside people in their darkest moments, offering calm in the chaos, connection in isolation and hope in pain. Whether it’s self-harm, addiction, abuse, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming psychological distress, I’m here to listen, not judge and to support people on their path to recovery.
You don't have to do this alone. When you’re ready, I’m here to listen.
Reach out to book a free 20 minute introductory call.
To further support emotional, physical, and energetic well being, I also offer holistic treatments that complement the counselling process:
Tailored Reiki £25
Reiki can offer gentle yet powerful support during perimenopause and menopause, helping to ease the emotional and physical challenges that often arise during this time. By promoting deep relaxation, Reiki helps reduce stress, anxiety and overwhelm, while supporting the body’s natural energy flow and encouraging hormonal imbalance. It can sooth symptoms such as mood swings, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and tension, while also fostering a deeper connection to yourself. Reiki creates space for calm, clarity, and emotional healing, offering a nurturing pause in a period of significant change and transformation:
- Reiki is known for promoting deep relaxation.
- It can help calm the nervous system which can ease anxiety and stress.
- Some report reduced physical pain, including headaches, tension, or chronic pain.
- It may support the body’s natural healing process. Many experience better sleep quality due to the calming effects of reiki.
- Many describe feeling more connected, grounded and aligned after a session.
Reflexology Facial £35
A soothing, therapeutic treatment that combines face, neck, head and shoulder massage with pressure points to relieve a range of symptoms including migraines, sinus issues, jaw tension, period pain, back pain, and general discomfort. This gentle yet powerful approach encourages alignment and natural healing throughout the body.
- Gentle facial stimulation using pressure points on the face, calms the nervous system.
- It promotes a state of deep rest, reducing tension.
- Improves circulation & lymphatic drainage, encourages healthy blood flow and oxygen to the face and brain.
- Targets pressure points related to headaches, migraines, and sinus congestion.
- Helps to balance hormones using pressure points that may support hormonal balance and menstrual cycle regulation.
- Helps unlock energy pathways, leaves people feeling more energised, grounded and mentally clear.
- Emotional release, this can promote stored emotion in the face or body to be gently released through using pressure points along with massaging the neck and head.
Why Working With Both Mind and Body the mind ?
I am extremely passionate about true healing and growth that often comes when we treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. The connection between the mind and body is profound: emotional stress can manifest physically, and physical tension or imbalance can impact mental clarity and emotional well-being. By addressing both, we create deeper, long-lasting change. You may may find:
- Greater emotional resilience and calm.
- Improved sleep, energy, and mood.
- Reduced tension, pain, and overwhelm.
- Enhanced self-awareness and inner balance.
- Inner resilience and strength.
Please feel to reach out to discuss the holistic treatment I offer.
Training, qualifications & experience
(ABC)Level 2 Introduction to Counselling (T.A)
(ABC)Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Person-Centred Approach)
(SEG)Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Person-Centred Approach)
(NCFE)Cache Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health problems
Level 2 Body-Based Therapy (Somatic Techniques)
Level 1 Body-Based Therapy (Somatic Techniques)
Trauma Training
Addiction and Recovery Training
Self Harm Training
Practical & Relational Ways of Working with Suicidality
Reiki Healing Level 1, 2, 3
Reiki Master
Walk and Talk Therapy Training
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Looking for a different kind of therapy experience? Step outside the traditional therapy room and into the calm of nature with Walk and Talk Therapy. Set near a peaceful, rarely busy nature reserve, our sessions offer a gentle, grounding space to explore your thoughts while moving your body.
Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply seeking clarity, the natural surroundings support a deeper connection to yourself and your process. With on street parking nearby, it's convenient and accessible, yet feels like a world away from the noise of everyday life.
Take a step towards healing naturally.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Adults (18+): £50 per session
- Students, low income & counselling trainee : concession available.
- Each session lasts 50 minutes
How to make payment:
- Payment by bank transfer. Bank details are supplied upon confirmation of appointment.
- For your convenience, private driveway parking is available during sessions.
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If my availability does not mach yours, please feel free to get in contact and we can discuss a time and day that suits us both.
Further information
I consider myself knowledgeable in self-care strategies, energy healing, and somatic body movements that help relieve stress and anxiety. Theses techniques have been beneficial for many of my clients. I also offer one-on-one sessions to teach you how to use these tools when difficult feelings and emotions arise, helping you create a greater sense of balance and inner calm.
