About me
Do you feel stuck, anxious or low? Perhaps you're struggling with relationships, work, confidence or simply don't feel like yourself at the moment.
I'm Tim, a BACP-registered therapist with over 10 years' experience in private practice. I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Leeds city centre, as well as online and telephone sessions.
My approach is relational and integrative. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is an important part of therapy, and I aim to provide a space where you can feel comfortable being open and honest about what's happening for you.
Together, we can explore your current difficulties, your relationships, your experiences and any patterns that may be affecting how you feel and respond to situations.
You don't need to know exactly what's wrong or have everything worked out before starting therapy. Sometimes people simply know that something isn't right or that they want things to change.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and confidence issues, work-related problems, bereavement, life changes and feeling stuck.
My aim is not to tell you what you should do, but to work alongside you to help you understand yourself and your experiences, and to make meaningful changes where you want to.
If you're considering therapy, please get in touch. We can discuss what you're looking for and whether I might be the right therapist for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 10 years' experience working in private practice and have supported adults with a wide range of personal, emotional and relationship difficulties.
My training includes:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- BA (Hons) in Psychology
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Seven years of formal training in counselling and psychotherapy
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.
I undertake regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development to ensure that my practice remains safe, ethical and informed.
Before becoming a therapist, I had a varied working life, including experience in financial services in The City, office-based work and factory and warehouse environments. I've also experienced redundancy and the uncertainty that can come with it.
I've found these experiences valuable in helping me understand that people's difficulties don't always fit neatly into categories. Work, relationships, expectations, life changes and past experiences can all affect how we feel and how we see ourselves.
I've also experienced counselling myself, so I understand that taking the first step and talking to someone you don't know can feel daunting.
I aim to offer therapy that is professional and thoughtful, but also warm, down-to-earth and human.
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
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial Session
The initial session costs £20 and lasts for 50 minutes. It will give you the opportunity to learn more about counselling and to discuss what has brought you to therapy.
It's also a chance for you to get a sense of whether you feel comfortable working with me.
There is no obligation to continue after the initial session.
Discounts
It is possible to book an initial 12 sessions for the price of 10 or 10 sessions for the price of 8.
Availability
I offer:
- Face-to-face sessions in Leeds city centre
- Online & telephone sessions
- Weekday appointments
- Evening appointments
If you're interested in starting therapy, please get in touch to discuss current availability.
You don't need to know exactly what you want to say when you contact me. A brief message about what's brought you to therapy is enough.
I'll get back to you to arrange an initial session or answer any questions you may have.
