About me
Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck. You may be facing a difficult life event, struggling with relationships, low self-esteem or burnout, or trying to make sense of a recent diagnosis or a part of yourself that has never quite made sense. Whatever has brought you here, welcome.
I’m Emily, a BACP Accredited, relational and integrative counsellor working with young people and adults in Farsley, Leeds and online across the UK. Before retraining as a counsellor, I spent many years working in mainstream and SEND education. That experience, alongside my counselling work, has given me a deep appreciation of how differently people experience the world and the importance of feeling genuinely seen, heard and understood.
Whether this is your first time seeking counselling or hundredth time, it can feel very vulnerable sharing your experiences with a stranger. My primary aim, as a person-centred counsellor, is to put you at ease and enable you to feel comfortable enough to open up. This is to help you feel seen, heard and understood, no matter how difficult or complicated your story. With me, there is no judgement, but warm empathy and a willing acceptance of whatever burdens you carry. My hope is that through being able to talk openly about your experiences it will help you to make sense of them, to feel some compassion for yourself and lighten the load.
Being a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman, I understand first-hand how confusing or isolating the world can sometimes feel. If you identify as neurodivergent or are discovering this part of yourself, please be reassured that I will provide you with a neuro-affirming safe space to help you explore this, to unmask and be your authentic self. I provide Autism and ADHD-specific counselling, as well as support for neurodevelopmental conditions, such as ADHD, Dyslexia and Tourette's Syndrome, and a range of learning disabilities.
During your counselling sessions, I will ensure a safe, private and comfortable environment, making adjustments and accommodating any sensory needs you may have. I will incorporate a range of creative resources and interventions that feel right for you. I will pay close attention to and bring awareness of things that may be crushing or holding you back. Come exactly as you are. Together we will explore whatever is important to you, empowering you to draw from your own wisdom to gain a renewed sense of direction, find healing, and restore your true self.
Please contact me in the way you feel most comfortable; via the contact form on my website (https://restorecounsellingleeds.co.uk), directly via my email or by phone/text on 07884576886. I will normally respond within 1 working day.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at Leeds Beckett University, where I gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor (accredited in 2025).
Alongside my core counselling qualifications, I regularly undertake continuing professional development (CPD) to keep my practice current and informed. My additional training includes Trauma-Informed Practice, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness for Stress, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), online and telephone counselling, and a range of courses focusing on Autism, ADHD and neurodiversity.
Before retraining as a counsellor, I qualified as a teacher and later trained as a BASE job coach. These experiences continue to enrich my understanding of the different challenges people can face throughout education, work and everyday life.
I have provided counselling for Pathways Counselling Leeds and Bradford Bereavement Support. In 2022, I established an in-house counselling service for a SEND employability college in Leeds, where I continue to work alongside my private practice, which I began in 2024.
For more than six years, I have worked extensively with neurodivergent young people in education and employment settings. Alongside my counselling work, I have delivered autism workshops, bespoke job coaching, and neurodiversity training for employers.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) is a Christian professional membership organisation for those involved in counselling/psychotherapy and linked professions, i.e. pastoral care, coaching and spiritual direction, in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.
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.
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
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
FIRST CONTACT/REFERRAL CONSULTATION: Free
When your referral is received you will be contacted by me via your preferred method (phone call, email or text message). This is to find out briefly what your counselling goals are and set up the initial session. I will then send you a short questionnaire for you to return to me before your initial session.
INTRODUCTION SESSION - (50 mins): £60.00
In this session we will talk about your reasons for coming for counselling and what you'd like to get from it. I will undertake a brief personal history / assessment to ensure my approach is right for you. Together we can agree the next steps you would like to take, which may include setting up your counselling sessions, agreeing (contracting) how we will work together and answering any questions you may have about the counselling. If appropriate, it will be an opportunity for me to provide support or resources to help you in the lead up to your counselling starting.
Please note, if the counselling is for a young person under 18, the initial consultation will take place with a parent/carer, or in a joint session with them present.
COUNSELLING SESSIONS - In Person (50 mins) LS28 (Farsley, Leeds)
£60 .00
If you would like to have your counselling sessions in person these will take place in a comfortable, private counselling room in the centre of Farsley, near Pudsey, West Yorkshire. If you would prefer for counselling to take place outdoors, this can be arranged too. Please speak to me about this so we can work out what will be best for you.
COUNSELLING SESSIONS - Online (50 mins) Nationwide - UK
£60 .00
If having your counselling sessions online (via video call, or telephone if preferred) is better for you, this can also be arranged. We can talk about this during your introductory consultation. This is available nationally.
When I work
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Further information
Who I work with:
I work with all people regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, ability or neurotype.
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
