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Select a therapist, pick a time and confirm your booking. A 50% deposit is taken at booking, with the remaining balance paid to your therapist at your appointment. Please review our cancellation policy before booking. If you have any questions, call 0113 467 9673.

Adult Counselling

Couples Counselling

Young People Counselling

Children Counselling

Coaching

Counsellors | Adult Counselling

Jane Hickson | Adults & couples · Integrative counselling | From £60
Eleni Michael | Adults · Integrative psychotherapy | From £75
Ben Roberts | Adults & young people · Counselling & hypnotherapy | From £45
Madeleine Hills | Adults & young people | From £50
Frank Brinkley | Adults · Person-centred therapy | From £60
Shez Hashmi | Adults & young people · CBT & attachment | From £65
Will Jones | Adults From £60
Emma Hetherington | Adults · Counselling | From £60
Caroline Webb | Adults · Psychotherapy- £70
Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60
Josh Whaley | Adults · Trauma & relationships | From £75
Ian Swanston | Adults & young people · EMDR | From £55
Susannah Barnes | Adults · Anxiety, trauma & life changes | From £67
Francesca Thirlwell | Adults · Therapy & coaching | From £60
Aaron Bell | Adults · Counselling | From £50
Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Eleni’s natural warm and empathic nature, alongside her knowledge, experience and genuine respect for others, allows her to establish a relationship with those that she works with that is caring, secure, confidential, professional and free from judgement. She offers a therapy that is both therapeutic and progressive in supporting and helping one of the most important people within your world – and that is you.

Eleni has worked alongside many different people that have come from all walks of life, and holds the view that much like our unique fingerprint, no two people are psychologically the same. It is because of this that she works as an Integrative Psychotherapist. She recognises that although issues such as anxiety and depression can seem situational and bring an individual towards therapy, that feelings such as these can often be located and rooted further back within ones own unique past life experience. As such, much of her work involves not only exploring present issues but also the past experiencing of an individuals life, within a safe, secure and trusting therapeutic relationship.

Eleni does not believe therapy to be an easy process, as it can often bring difficult subjects to the fore however she does believe it to be a path worth travelling, often leading a person towards self-healing, self-realisation and self-awareness. She feels that this knowledge, of learning about oneself, is invaluable in helping a person heal and grow.

Therapy with Eleni can not only offer you the support to deal with your present difficulties, it can also offer an environment to explore the past terrains of your life, so as to help you work through and move forwards towards your future hopes.

Work Experience:

St Gemma’s Day hospice -befriender to the terminally ill- day hospice.
Leeds Counselling -Voluntary Counsellor.
Learning mentor within primary schools in and around Leeds.

Eleni has worked within the private, voluntary and public sectors. Her working career began when she became a business owner in her teens. She later worked in education for 10 years as a learning mentor supporting children educationally, behaviorally and emotionally within primary school settings.

As well as this Eleni also worked within the charitable organisations of St Gemmas as a befriender in the day hospice, supporting the terminally ill and a volunteer Counsellor at the charity Leeds Counselling before beginning her career as a self-employed therapist. She co-founded Evolve Counselling & Therapy Centre 9 years ago and she has also volunteered as a BACP network meeting facilitator in Leeds.

Membership:

Accredited member of the UKCP (The UK Council for Psychotherapy)
Member of the Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College.
Professional Member of Regents University London.
Member of UK Healers

Qualifications:

MA Psychotherapy and Counselling
Post graduate Diploma: Integrated Healing
BSc (Hons) Counselling and Therapeutic Studies
Foundation degree in Counselling skills and studies
Developing Counselling skills certificate
Introduction to Counselling Skills certificate

Private session: £75 (In-person sessions only)

EAP (Employment Assisted Programs) & Private Health Insurance provider Leeds appointments – £90 per session.

Eleni accepts insurance funded session in Leeds from clients registered with;

AXA Health
Aviva
WPA
BUPA

Caroline is an experienced BACP-accredited therapist; she is trained in providing both long and short-term therapy to adults of all ages. Caroline currently offers individual sessions in person or by phone/video; she also offers reflective supervision to qualified counsellors and non-counselling professionals.

Caroline qualified in Integrative Psychotherapy which means that she draws upon ideas and techniques from different therapeutic modalities, primarily, humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapies.

In practice, this could mean helping you to spot unhelpful repeated patterns or behaviours (often linked to past experiences) and exploring options or strategies for change. It might also be about helping you to understand your inner conflicts or helping you to find a way to live with losses or changes which cannot be resolved.

Caroline often works with people who, to the outside world, may appear to be functioning well in spite of the problems they are facing. Underneath, they may be really struggling. Whatever brings you to therapy, her aim is to help relieve your distress by getting to the root cause of your difficulties.

Caroline can support with a wide range of issues including: depression; anxiety; bereavement and loss; relationship and identity problems; also life changes and transitions.

She has a particular interest and training in the following areas: Working with all kinds of loss and change. This includes supporting people bereaved by sudden or traumatic death; those navigating life changes such as long-term health conditions, redundancy or relationship breakdown; and carers who find themselves having to adjust to new roles and relationships. Work-related issues such as compassion fatigue and burnout; also difficulties linked to professional boundaries and organisational culture or change.

Work experience
Caroline has worked as a therapist within the NHS and in several wellbeing services in the higher education sector, managing a university counselling service for a number of years. Caroline has also provided individual and group supervision to hospice and primary care
staff in the NHS.

Before retraining as a therapist, Caroline worked in a variety of communications roles in the private and public sectors. Having worked in large and often complex organisations, she understands the challenges and pressures which can come with these environments. She has also volunteered with Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans.

Qualifications

MSc Integrative Psychotherapy
Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (NICE-recommended therapy)
Certificate in Supervision
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Memberships

Accredited member of the BACP, register number 26814
Bupa-recognised therapist, provider number 30049017

Price per session:
£70 (50 minutes)

Francesca Thirlwell is an experienced, registered BACP psychotherapist, senior EMCC accredited coach, and former HR professional. She works with ambitious and forward-thinking adults who are navigating change, feeling stuck, or facing complex life decisions—supporting them to achieve both personal and professional goals.

With extensive experience in therapeutic and coaching settings, Francesca also brings 15 years of HR expertise across a range of public and private sector organisations. This background provides her with a deep understanding of workplace pressures and the challenges individuals face in professional environments.

Alongside her private practice, Francesca has worked in diverse settings with individuals facing a wide range of issues affecting daily life, including low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress, career transitions, returning to work after extended leave, childhood trauma, and a lack of confidence or direction.

Clients often report increased confidence, improved relationship dynamics, and a deeper understanding of themselves—enabling them to lead with authenticity and approach challenges with clarity and resilience.

Francesca offers a collaborative and empathetic approach, creating a confidential space where clients can safely explore their thoughts and emotions. Her work is tailored to each individual’s needs, fostering greater self-awareness and insight. Sessions are guided by what each person wishes to explore, at a pace that feels right—whether short-term or ongoing.

She is qualified in Integrative Psychotherapy, drawing primarily from relational and person-centred approaches. Francesca provides a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where clients can bring their whole selves. Her work is informed by psychodynamic and attachment theories to deepen understanding of past and present experiences, and she integrates cognitive behavioural techniques and coaching methods where appropriate to support practical change and personal growth.

Qualifications:

PG Diploma (level 7) in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Leeds University)
PG Certificate in Interpersonal and Counselling Skills (Leeds Beckett University)
Introduction to Counselling skills certificate (Leeds Becket University)
PG Diploma (Level 7) in Coaching (EMCC Accredited)
PG Diploma (Level 7) in Human Resources (Leeds Beckett University)
Degree in Psychology and Sociology (University of Liverpool

Initial Consultation
Francesca offers a complimentary 15-minute telephone or video consultation for new clients. This session provides an opportunity to ask questions and explore whether working together feels right.

Session Details
Individual sessions are £60 and last 50 minutes. Appointments are available both online and in person.

Aaron is a qualified counsellor and the founder of Human Centred Counselling, a practice dedicated to supporting adults through life’s emotional challenges by placing their unique human experience at the heart of the work.

Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, low mood, loss, self-esteem issues, or navigating a period of change or uncertainty, Aaron offers a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space to talk and be truly heard.

Aaron brings professionalism, care, and integrity to his practice. He works one-to-one with adults, offering both in-person and online sessions, and welcomes clients from all walks of life.

At Human Centred Counselling, the emphasis is on recognising and respecting the full depth of what it means to be human — including the pain, uncertainty, strength, and capacity for growth that each person holds. Aaron works primarily from a person-centred perspective, which means he sees each client as the expert in their own life. His role is not to diagnose or direct, but to walk alongside clients as they explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in their own time and way.

Clients often come to Aaron feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of themselves. Others might not know exactly what’s wrong, only that something doesn’t feel right. Whatever brings someone to therapy, Aaron offers a space where they can explore without pressure or judgement, a space where they can feel accepted, valued, and supported.

In addition to his core person-centred approach, Aaron integrates journaling and mindfulness techniques to help clients manage emotional challenges and develop greater self-awareness. These tools can deepen reflection and support clients in feeling more grounded and connected to themselves.

Aaron has extensive experience supporting both young people and parents in previous roles, particularly within educational settings. While he now works exclusively with adults, this background gives him a broad understanding of emotional development, life transitions, and the complexity of relationships and family dynamics.

Clients describe Aaron as calm, grounded, and easy to talk to. He understands that starting counselling can feel daunting, and he’s committed to making the process feel approachable and safe. His aim is to build a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel empowered to explore their inner world, build resilience, and make meaningful changes.

At Human Centred Counselling, every individual is met with empathy, respect, and genuine care. Whatever someone is facing, Aaron is here to listen, support, and walk alongside them on their path toward healing and growth.

Qualifications: Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Memberships: MBACP, registered member.

Aaron works with Individuals, aged 18+

One-to-one in-person
One-to-one online over Zoom.

Fee: £50 per session

Jo is a BACP registered and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist. She works with Adults, Families, Children and Couples over a number of years and has a wide range of experience. She also specialises in working with people living with Dementia and their Carers.

Jo has been a therapeutic counsellor for a number of years, counselling people from all walks of life. She initially started out at a charity in the centre of Leeds that was set up to help people suffering from drug and alcohol abuse.

Jo enabled the service to grow which lead to other vulnerable groups obtaining counselling. Seeing the service continuing to grow Jo decided to look at where issues generally start… in our childhood. This led her to complete a Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents. To further her experience of working with young people she works for 2 children’s charities based in West Yorkshire and Kirklees.

Jo’s experience and training has equipped her to work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples and families; to help them to overcome a range of psychological and emotional issues which may be at the root of their distress.

Jo is able to support you to address difficult feelings and behaviours; working closely alongside you, enabling you to understand your inner conflicts and improve ways in which you relate to others. She can help you to identify new strategies to address your difficulties. You will be treated with respect and given the freedom to fully explore and express your feelings without the fear of being judged.

Counselling can be a unique experience, allowing you to feel truly listened to and understood, and also allowing you to get to know the “real you”. This can provide you with a chance to try out a new way of being; safe in the knowledge that you will receive the empathy and support you may require to help you through a difficult period in life.

Membership:

Accredited member of the BACP

Qualifications:

Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy Diploma in working with Children and Adolescents.
Certificate in working with Couples.

Work Experience:

Set up and ran the Counselling Service known as “The Living Project” working with people living with Dementia and their carers. This project was supported and evaluated by Leeds Becketts University and the findings published in “The Cambridge University Press” and ” Ageing & Society”magazines.
Cruse Bereavement Care Volunteer
Escayp Childrens Charity Counsellor
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Counsellor
Counsellor and Supervisor network for Leeds Becketts University

Rate:

£60 – Individuals
£75 – Couples
£75 – Families

Counsellors | Couples Counselling

Jane Hickson | Adults & couples · Integrative counselling | From £60
Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Membership:

Accredited member of the BACP

Qualifications:

Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy Diploma in working with Children and Adolescents.
Certificate in working with Couples.

Work Experience:

Set up and ran the Counselling Service known as “The Living Project” working with people living with Dementia and their carers. This project was supported and evaluated by Leeds Becketts University and the findings published in “The Cambridge University Press” and ” Ageing & Society”magazines.
Cruse Bereavement Care Volunteer
Escayp Childrens Charity Counsellor
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Counsellor
Counsellor and Supervisor network for Leeds Becketts University

Rate:

£60 – Individuals
£75 – Couples
£75 – Families

Counsellors | Young People Counselling

Shez Hashmi | Adults & young people · CBT & attachment | From £65
Ben Roberts | Adults & young people · Counselling & hypnotherapy | From £45
Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60
Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60
Ian Swanston | Adults & young people · EMDR | From £55

Membership:

Accredited member of the BACP

Qualifications:

Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy Diploma in working with Children and Adolescents.
Certificate in working with Couples.

Work Experience:

Set up and ran the Counselling Service known as “The Living Project” working with people living with Dementia and their carers. This project was supported and evaluated by Leeds Becketts University and the findings published in “The Cambridge University Press” and ” Ageing & Society”magazines.
Cruse Bereavement Care Volunteer
Escayp Childrens Charity Counsellor
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Counsellor
Counsellor and Supervisor network for Leeds Becketts University

Rate:

£60 – Individuals
£75 – Couples
£75 – Families

Counsellors | Children's Counselling

Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60
Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Membership:

Accredited member of the BACP

Qualifications:

Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy Diploma in working with Children and Adolescents.
Certificate in working with Couples.

Work Experience:

Set up and ran the Counselling Service known as “The Living Project” working with people living with Dementia and their carers. This project was supported and evaluated by Leeds Becketts University and the findings published in “The Cambridge University Press” and ” Ageing & Society”magazines.
Cruse Bereavement Care Volunteer
Escayp Childrens Charity Counsellor
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Counsellor
Counsellor and Supervisor network for Leeds Becketts University

Rate:

£60 – Individuals
£75 – Couples
£75 – Families

Coaches | Therapeutic Coaching

Francesca Thirlwell | Adults · Therapy & coaching | From £60

Qualifications:

PG Diploma (level 7) in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Leeds University)
PG Certificate in Interpersonal and Counselling Skills (Leeds Beckett University)
Introduction to Counselling skills certificate (Leeds Becket University)
PG Diploma (Level 7) in Coaching (EMCC Accredited)
PG Diploma (Level 7) in Human Resources (Leeds Beckett University)
Degree in Psychology and Sociology (University of Liverpool

Session Details
Individual sessions are £60 and last 50 minutes. Appointments are available both online and in person.

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Counsellors | Adult Counselling

Jane Hickson | Adults & couples · Integrative counselling | From £60

Eleni Michael | Adults · Integrative psychotherapy | From £75

Ben Roberts | Adults & young people · Counselling & hypnotherapy | From £45

Madeleine Hills | Adults & young people | From £50

Frank Brinkley | Adults · Person-centred therapy | From £60

Shez Hashmi | Adults & young people · CBT & attachment | From £65

Will Jones | Adults From £60

Emma Hetherington | Adults · Counselling | From £60

Caroline Webb | Adults · Psychotherapy- £70

Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60

Josh Whaley | Adults · Trauma & relationships | From £75

Ian Swanston | Adults & young people · EMDR | From £55

Susannah Barnes | Adults · Anxiety, trauma & life changes | From £67

Francesca Thirlwell | Adults · Therapy & coaching | From £60

Aaron Bell | Adults · Counselling | From £50

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Counsellors | Couples Counselling

Jane Hickson | Adults & couples · Integrative counselling | From £60

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Counsellors | Young People Counselling

Shez Hashmi | Adults & young people · CBT & attachment | From £65

Ben Roberts | Adults & young people · Counselling & hypnotherapy | From £45

Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Ian Swanston | Adults & young people · EMDR | From £55

Counsellors | Children's Counselling

Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Coaches | Therapeutic Coaching

Francesca Thirlwell | Adults · Therapy & coaching | From £60

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Counsellors | Adult Counselling

Jane Hickson | Adults & couples · Integrative counselling | From £60

Eleni Michael | Adults · Integrative psychotherapy | From £75

Ben Roberts | Adults & young people · Counselling & hypnotherapy | From £45

Madeleine Hills | Adults & young people | From £50

Frank Brinkley | Adults · Person-centred therapy | From £60

Shez Hashmi | Adults & young people · CBT & attachment | From £65

Will Jones | Adults From £60

Emma Hetherington | Adults · Counselling | From £60

Caroline Webb | Adults · Psychotherapy- £70

Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60

Josh Whaley | Adults · Trauma & relationships | From £75

Ian Swanston | Adults & young people · EMDR | From £55

Susannah Barnes | Adults · Anxiety, trauma & life changes | From £67

Francesca Thirlwell | Adults · Therapy & coaching | From £60

Aaron Bell | Adults · Counselling | From £50

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Jane Hickson | Adults & couples · Integrative counselling | From £60

Eleni Michael | Adults · Integrative psychotherapy | From £75

Ben Roberts | Adults & young people · Counselling & hypnotherapy | From £45

Madeleine Hills | Adults & young people | From £50

Frank Brinkley | Adults · Person-centred therapy | From £60

Shez Hashmi | Adults & young people · CBT & attachment | From £65

Will Jones | Adults From £60

Emma Hetherington | Adults · Counselling | From £60

Caroline Webb | Adults · Psychotherapy- £70

Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60

Josh Whaley | Adults · Trauma & relationships | From £75

Ian Swanston | Adults & young people · EMDR | From £55

Susannah Barnes | Adults · Anxiety, trauma & life changes | From £67

Francesca Thirlwell | Adults · Therapy & coaching | From £60

Aaron Bell | Adults · Counselling | From £50

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Counsellors | Couples Counselling

Jane Hickson | Adults & couples · Integrative counselling | From £60

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Jane Hickson | Adults & couples · Integrative counselling | From £60

Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Psychotherapist & Accredited Counsellor

Counsellors | Young People Counselling

Shez Hashmi | Adults & young people · CBT & attachment | From £65

Ben Roberts | Adults & young people · Counselling & hypnotherapy | From £45

Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Ian Swanston | Adults & young people · EMDR | From £55

Shez Hashmi | Adults & young people · CBT & attachment | From £65

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Ben Roberts | Adults & young people · Counselling & hypnotherapy | From £45

Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60

Psychotherapist & Counsellor

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Psychotherapist & Accredited Counsellor

Ian Swanston | Adults & young people · EMDR | From £55

Counsellors | Children's Counselling

Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Nicola Heptinstall | Adults, children & supervision | From £60

Psychotherapist & Counsellor

Joanne Austin | Adults, children & couples | From £60

Psychotherapist & Accredited Counsellor

Coaches | Therapeutic Coaching

Francesca Thirlwell | Adults · Therapy & coaching | From £60

Francesca Thirlwell | Adults · Therapy & coaching | From £60

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