About me
If you’ve found yourself here, I’m really glad you have.
Reaching out for counselling isn’t easy. In fact, it can be one of the hardest things you’ll do. So if you’re reading this, you’ve already taken the first step.
Maybe life feels heavier than it used to. Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, your confidence has taken a knock, or you’ve spent so long looking after everyone else that you’re not really sure where you fit anymore. Whatever’s brought you here, you don’t have to have it all worked out before asking for help.
I’m Zoe, a qualified Integrative Counsellor and registered member of the BACP (MBACP). I work with adults, children and young people, offering online counselling across the UK and face to face sessions in Calverley, Leeds.
People often tell me I’m easy to talk to, and that’s really important to me. I want counselling to feel like a conversation, not somewhere you feel judged or under pressure to say the right thing. Some sessions you’ll have loads to say. Others you might not know where to start. Both are absolutely ok.
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to you because no two people are the same. Together we’ll explore what’s been going on, help you understand yourself a little better and work towards the changes that matter to you.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationships, grief, trauma, self-esteem or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to go through it on your own.
If you think I might be the right counsellor for you, I’d love to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I work with adults, children and young people and bring over 15 years of experience supporting emotional wellbeing across mental health, education, youth work and community settings.
Alongside my counselling practice, I have experience providing one-to-one therapy to adults, including university students and young adults, who may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, challenges with self-esteem, navigating neurodiversity, or times when life feels overwhelming and difficult to make sense of.
I have extensive experience supporting children and young people experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties, trauma, grief and loss, neurodiversity, special educational needs and other complex life experiences. I understand that every child and young person has their own unique story, and I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of helping them feel safe, understood and able to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Alongside my counselling work, I have spent many years working within schools and specialist educational settings, supporting children, young people and families with a wide range of emotional and mental health needs. This has given me a strong understanding of attachment, emotional development, early intervention and the lasting impact our relationships and experiences can have on the way we see ourselves and the world around us.
Information for parents and carers
I offer an introductory phone call to discuss your child or young person’s needs and whether we feel I am the right person to support them.
With over 15 years of experience working with children and young people, including within mental health, SEND and educational settings, I understand the importance of building a trusting and secure relationship with your child. My aim is to provide a safe space where they feel able to express themselves, understand their emotions and develop greater confidence.
Qualifications
- MA Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (Distinction) - Leeds Beckett University.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy - Leeds Beckett University.
- BA (Hons) Youth and Community Studies.
- Qualified Youth Worker Status.
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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
Additional information
I offer a free initial phone call where we can discuss what has brought you to counselling, explore the support you are looking for and answer any questions you may have. This is also an opportunity for you to get a sense of whether I feel like the right person for you.
