Tracy Levy
Every professional displayed on Counselling Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.
This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Counselling/therapy
I offer a friendly, non-judgmental and confidential space where you can talk openly at your own pace. Although professional I pride myself on being down to earth and have over 25 years experience working as a counsellor.
Although you may have supportive family and friends you may find it difficult to discuss your problems with them due to the fear of being told what to do, judgments or not want to burden them.
People choose to see a counsellor because something is causing difficulty or distress in their life; and would like professional support to help make changes.
It may be that you are struggling with how you feel, or your thinking is critical, negative or overwhelming. Perhaps you are behaving in ways that are not helpful for you or those around you.
Counselling can help with so many different issues including anxiety, unhelpful thinking, self esteem, confidence, anger, relationships, feeling stuck, low mood, effects of abuse or coping mechanisms.
We do the best we can to cope with our life, however sometimes due to certain events or life experiences we feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggle to cope. Speaking to a counsellor enables you to talk openly without worrying about being a burden to friends, family or a partner.
Approach
My counselling approach is integrative which means I use a combination of styles and skills which I tailor to suit the person I am working with as experience has taught me that different things work for different people!
Whether we are working together on the way you think, your feelings or the way you behave; I will listen carefully to what you tell me without judgement and be guided by what you would like to achieve throughout the counselling. My aim is to help you to make the changes you would like in order for you improve the way you feel, think and behave.
I am a registered accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and psychotherapy; and work within their code of ethics and practice.
I offer short and long term counselling to suit individual needs, which we will discuss together at the initial counselling assessment.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
BA hons (Social Welfare/Psychology)
Advanced Diploma Counselling
Community Mediator
PG Counselling Supervision
Diploma in Hypnotherapy
Experience
Over the last 25 years I have provided counselling working within the NHS, specialist counselling agencies and in my own private practice.
I have supported people from all walks of life and backgrounds who have wanted help with various issues ranging from anxiety, low self esteem, lacking confidence, self harm, unhelpful thinking, low mood, anger management, bereavement, health issues, and trauma from experiencing abuse.
I am an integrative counsellor which means I use a combination of counselling styles and tailor my approach to suit the person I am working with. When working within the NHS I completed a number of CBT courses which can be really helpful when working on unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. Although I have extensive experience working with many issues I have an interest in working with people who struggle with anxiety, low self esteem, negative thinking or the impact of abuse (sexual, domestic, spiritual, bullying or psychological).
Additionally I trained as a trauma informed practitioner when working for over 20 years in a centre that provided specialist counselling for individuals who experienced sexual or domestic abuse recently, in the past or in childhood.
I continue to enjoy and feel passionate about the work I do and I am committed to continuing my professional development.
Within my private therapy practice I offer counselling, both short term and long term.
I also offer and provide clinical supervision to counselling students and qualified counselling practitioners.
Training
Anxiety and depression management
Working with low self esteem
Online counselling, data protection,
Child protection and safeguarding
Trauma informed practice, inner child work
Working with self harm and suicide
Relationship dynamics and issues, loss and bereavement
Cross cultural counselling
Equality and diversity
Working with Sexual Abuse/Domestic violence, Trauma and dissociation
Attachment issues
Relational Dynamics
Counselling Ethics
Adult Safeguarding
Creative working
Group work
CBT approaches and interventions
Mediation, Anger management and conflict resolution
Working with Body image
Self esteem
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
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute telephone or video consultation.
Initial Assessment @ £60.00 (up to 75 minutes)
Therapy session @ £60.00 per session.
Part of my fees are invested in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
I am able to meet people on a weekly and fortnightly basis.
I also offer counselling during some evenings and on a Saturday.
The length of time I work with people varies; as everyone is different, and this is discussed within the initial assessment session.
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening | |||||||
| Night |
I welcome enquiries by phone; email or text. I am able to be flexible with appointments and offer daytime; evening and Saturday's. I respond to enquiries within 24 hours.
Further information
People take a risk as they begin counselling. It is possible to make changes which improve the quality of your life and relationships.
I currently offer and provide counselling in person and via video call.
I work close to Huddersfield Town Centre which has easy access to and from motorways, major driving routes and very close to public transport systems.
Comments
" I have struggled with anxiety for most of my adult life. It has affected my confidence and my self esteem. I overanalysed everything and always had this tightness in my chest and stomach. I decided to start counselling because I was getting frightened to go out. The fear has gone and I am getting on with my life" (P.B)
" I started counselling because I had been abused as a child. At 43 years old I was still being affected. Anxiety; low mood; flashbacks; trust issues and much more. I knew that I needed help but was terrified. I have put the past to rest and feel in control of me and my life. Thanks Tracy (Christine)
"Feeling low and anxious was exhausting me. I feel so much better" (John)
" My anger was pushing away the people I cared about and I felt so guilty but didn't know how to change" (K.T)
"I have gained so much from therapy sessions. I am happier in my relationship and feel better about who I am" (Peter)
"I have seen Tracy for 12 appointments and feel totally different. More in control; calmer and no anxiety. (J.B)
