About us
West Psychological Services is a team of qualified psychologists based in Leeds, offering both in-person and remote support across the UK.
Our team is led by Jo West, Consultant Forensic Psychologist and founder, who brings over 16 years of experience. Jo is HCPC-registered and passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care, particularly for those who are neurodivergent or navigating the criminal justice system.
Emily is a Senior Forensic Psychologist with over 20 years' experience providing psychological therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. She works with individuals affected by trauma, anxiety, depression, personality difficulties, and the long-term impact of adverse life experiences. Emily is particularly interested in how earlier life experiences shape the patterns that influence how we think, feel, and relate to others.
Laura is a Senior Forensic Psychologist with over 18 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and psychological difficulties, including 15 years within secure settings. She has specialist experience working with children and young people who have experienced early trauma and attachment difficulties, and holds expertise in supporting young people at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation.
Rachel is a Chartered and HCPC-registered Forensic Psychologist, qualified since 2017, with over 15 years of experience in therapeutic settings. She has extensive experience in psychological assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention across secure environments and mental health services. Rachel has a particular passion for working with trauma and complex emotional needs, and is also able to offer specialist support to individuals with offending histories or those navigating complex life circumstances.
In addition to therapy, West Psychological Services offers a comprehensive range of assessment and report writing services. We produce expert witness reports for both civil and criminal legal proceedings, and carry out mental health assessments for occupational health purposes and ill health retirement. We also offer general mental health and personality assessments, as well as ADHD assessments.
Together, our team supports individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, dissociation, trauma, and personality and relational difficulties. We work with people from all walks of life, including those in the criminal justice system, mental health settings, and the wider public. All of our psychologists are HCPC-registered and hold up-to-date DBS checks and professional indemnity insurance.
We offer a free 15-minute consultation — get in touch to find out how we can help.
Training, qualifications & experience
Jo West is a Consultant Forensic Psychologist running West Psychological Services. We are passionate about working therapeutically with a diverse range of clients navigating different challenges and life circumstances. We have particular expertise supporting adults with mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma histories and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. We support those with ADHD or autism, seeking assessment and support, and those navigating neurodivergence alongside mental health challenges.
We also support victims of crime in processing trauma and working towards recovery, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system seeking to understand and change harmful behaviours. We have experience working with people struggling with personality difficulties, complex relational patterns, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and emotional regulation challenges.
We draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to :
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT)
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 HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling we deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£130.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
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Further information
Get in touch to discover how we can help you and inquire about our services.
Phone: 07754 186061
We are open between 9am and 5pm
