Meet our Professional team of Therapists

All our therapists work to the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) professional framework and code of ethics or similar governing body so you can be safe in the knowledge that our therapists are fully qualified, regulated and highly experienced.

How can I book an appointment?

You can choose a therapist yourself by reading their individual profiles below and contacting them directly or you can contact the practice by phone or email and we can help you find the right therapist best suited to your specific needs and requirements.

Most of our therapists offer both face to face and remote therapy sessions.

Sara Crawshaw

Director / Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals 16+ & Couples

Katie Bailey

Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals 18+

Anita Dunford

Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Working with individuals 18+, Couples & Clinical Supervision

Julie Cameron

Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals 18+ & Couples

Nicola Dilenardo

Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor

Working with Individuals 16+ & Clinical Supervision

Frank Brinkley

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals 18+

Lesley Pollard

Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist

Working with Individuals 18+ & Couples

BUPA & AxA registered

Phil McQuillan

Integrative Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals 18+

Zoe Lamming

Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals 16+

BUPA & AxA registered

Anne Andrieux

Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Working with Children 5+, Young People & Adults

Bo Bloomfield

EMDR Therapist

Jon Griffith

Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals 16+

Nicole McGrory-Brown

Solution Focused Hypnotherapist

Janina Grimshaw

Counsellor/ Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals & Young People 15+

Jess Jeffrey

Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals 18+

Lucy Karfopoulos

Counsellor/ Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals & Young people 12+

Sarah Hughes

Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals 18+

Mim Marshall

Psychotherapist and Counsellor

Angela Such

Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Working with Individuals 18+

June Caudwell

Psychotherapist and Counsellor

Working with Individuals 18+ & Couples

Duncan Slater

Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Working with children, teens and adults

Claudia Salt

Senior Clinical Psychologist, specialising in children and young people.

BUPA, AxA & Aviva registered

Gillian Murgatroyd

Creative arts therapist, specialising in young people 4-14

Katy Raven

Psychotherapist working with individuals 18+

Marie Varney

Counsellor & Psychotherapist working with individuals 18+

Dr Sarah Oliver

HCPC Registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Ruth Bradley

Counsellor

Psychotherapist

Coaching

Separation & Divorce support

Clinical Supervision

Working with Adults 18+ & Couples

Christian Doherty

Psychotherapist

Working with individuals and young people 16+

Kate McIntosh

Psychotherapist

Working with individuals and young people 18+

Sara Crawshaw
Director / Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Sara is the Director of The Grove Therapy Practice, an experienced individual and couples therapist with a specific interest and experience in generalised anxiety. Fundamental to her practice is the relationship between the client and the counsellor and therefore she endeavours to cultivate a supportive, non-judgemental and empathetic relationship. She works in a direct way and is not a therapist who will sit with you in silence. Her approach is integrative which means her work draws on different theoretical orientations and styles and she is therefore able to tailor her approach to each individual’s specific needs. Sara works with adults, young people 11+ and Couples. Sara also offers Single Session Therapy.

Fees Individuals £65. Couples £70
Single Session Therapy - £80

CONTACT

info@thegrovetherapy.co.uk

Tel : 07920 704629

Anita Dunford
Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Clincal Supervisor and BUPA Registered

Anita is an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist who has trained in the Relational Model of counselling. Relational Therapy can be effective for a wide range of problems as it is based on the premise that many of our problems are rooted in troubled interpersonal relationships, both in the past and present.
Anita has extensive experience working with varying mental health concerns and presentations such as interpersonal difficulties, trauma, bereavement, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties and adjusting to major life transitions. Anita works with adults and couples.

Fees:
£60 - individual one hour session
£75 - couples one hour session
£60 - clinical supervision one hour session

Contact:
07704 631975

www.claritycounsellingilkley.com

Julie Cameron
Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Welcome — you’re in the right place. My name is Julie, and I am an accredited BACP psychotherapist working with individuals and couples.

Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, life transition changes, or relationship difficulties that leave you feeling stuck or distressed.

I offer person-centred, relational talking therapy, where the therapeutic relationship is central. Clients often describe feeling heard, validated, and supported in a safe, confidential space.

Couples I work with say they feel held and safe, able to communicate more openly, repair their relationship, and reconnect with hope for the future.

I have a particular interest in supporting adults with ADHD and women through menopause, alongside working with issues such as trauma, anxiety, stress, bereavement, and low self-worth. Together, we will tailor therapy to support you in moving forward with clarity and confidence.

Contact for info:

https://www.becounsellingilkley.co.uk

Tel: 07956044425

Nicola Dilenardo
Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor

I'm a BACP-registered person-centred counsellor, Lead Counsellor at a busy NHS GP practice, and a fully qualified counselling supervisor. But more than anything, I’m someone who’s here to really listen — with warmth, empathy, and without judgement.

If you’ve found your way here, something in life might not be feeling quite right. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just unsure where to turn. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, and it’s completely okay to be unsure or nervous. You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure everything out on your own.

I offer a calm, confidential space where you can bring whatever’s on your mind. Whether it's something recent or something you've been carrying for a long time, we can explore it together at your pace. My aim is to help you make sense of what’s going on — not with quick fixes or advice, but by truly hearing you, understanding your experiences, and supporting you to move forward in a way that feels right for you.

How I Work

My counselling approach is grounded in the person-centred model, which means I believe in your inner capacity to grow, heal, and make meaning — when you’re given the right support. Our sessions are collaborative and led by you. I also integrate other humanistic approaches where appropriate, which allows me to work flexibly and sensitively with a wide range of experiences.

Clients often come to me with concerns around anxiety, low mood, loss, trauma, relationships, life transitions, or low self-worth. But you don’t need a specific ‘label’ or crisis to come to therapy — if something’s weighing on you, that’s enough.

In addition to my private practice, I’m the Lead Counsellor for an NHS GP Practice, where I support clients and manage counselling placements. I also facilitate a community Wellbeing Hub, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to connect and share. Alongside this, I offer clinical supervision to both qualified therapists and trainees.

Where & How I Work

I offer counselling to individuals aged 16+ in the following ways:

In-person at The Grove Therapy Rooms in Ilkley (just a short walk from the train station and main car park)
Online across the UK
Telephone sessions, if that feels more comfortable for you

Let's Talk

I know that finding the right counsellor is important, which is why I offer a free 30-minute phone or in-person consultation. This gives us a chance to talk through what you’re looking for and see whether working together feels like a good fit.

Tel: 07789710459

Email address - nicoladilenardotherapy@gmail.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicoladilenardotherapy_/

Katie Bailey
Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Hi, I’m Katie. I am a BACP registered person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist working with individuals aged 18+. Grounding my work in the person-centred approach means I embrace the belief that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to deeply understand your thoughts, feelings, behaviour and experiences from your frame of reference - hearing your words and being curious about the emotions and meanings behind them. I approach the work we do together with sensitivity, respect and genuine care. My intention is to help you feel heard, valued and entirely accepted for who you are.

I will work alongside you to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe and confident to express yourself freely without fear of judgement, criticism and expectation. Sharing your story in a compassionate environment and offloading the heavy weight you have been carrying can be just what’s needed to slowly move closer towards releasing any inner conflict, while gaining clarity, confidence and self-fulfilment. This process can foster a stronger sense of self-acceptance, self-awareness and self-belief. Over time, therapy can lead to real and lasting personal growth, healing and change.

I offer flexible sessions tailored to your individual needs, goals and personal circumstances - delivering in-person, telephone and video sessions. I work with a variety of issues, challenges and life experiences and welcome any topic you bring with openness, empathy and attentiveness.

Get in contact for a free 30-minute initial consultation to learn more about the support I can offer you.

Fees:
£60 per 50 minute session
(Working with individuals aged 18+ years)

Contact:
katiebaileytherapy@outlook.com
www.katiebaileytherapy.co.uk
07541769429

Mim Marshall*
Psychotherapist and Counsellor

Mim (she/her) is a warm and welcoming Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a grounded, deeply compassionate and client centred approach to supporting people develop self-awareness and make real, lasting change.

Mim is on a mission to bring flexible, forward-thinking therapy to Yorkshire. Come to therapy once, come weekly, fortnightly, or book in for an extended session when you just need a bit of extra support. Whatever works for you!

With over 8 years of experience supporting people's mental health Mim uses Person-Centred and Relational approaches within her sessions. Supporting her clients to make empowered choices for themselves is at the heart of her work. She incorporates therapeutic models such as Humanistic, Compassion Focused, Cognitive Behavioural therapies and Attachment Theory – tailoring the way she works to match the needs of the human in front of her. She is passionate about having an aliveness to the importance of seeing the world out of the client’s window, not just her own. Mim's practice is LGBTQ+ affirmative.

Mim works with adult clients (18+) and has the following areas of specialism: anxiety, childhood trauma, body image, identity, sexual trauma, grief, post-abortion concerns.

Fees:
£65 - 50 minute sessions
£95 - 80 minute sessions

Contact:
www.talkwithmim.com
hello@talkwithmim.com
Tel: 07920 704629

Frank Brinkley
Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor

Frank is a qualified, accredited counsellor and psychotherapist working with adult clients with a wide range of mental health issues and challenges. He trained in the Person-Centred Approach, which puts the relationship between counsellor and client at the heart of his work. Creating a safe, warm, empathic environment, he helps you to explore the difficulties you may be facing.

Everyone has a story. Sometimes it can feel like a part of the story that's uncomfortable, confusing or downright painful has taken over. That's where counselling can help: to be heard and to hear yourself clearly can empower you to grow in self-awareness and find answers to what troubles you.

Alongside his therapy practice, Frank is a qualified clinical supervisor, practising using the seven-eyed model of supervision. He aims to create a space to think collaboratively about client work, where the supervisee feels safe and trusting enough to share openly and non-defensively and where he can bring his experience, curiosity and attention to support and foster his supervisees' work.

Fees:
£60

Contact:
frank.brinkley.therapy@gmail.com
www.frankbrinkleytherapy.com
07549905566

Lesley Pollard
Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist

Lesley is warm and friendly and offers a compassionate and professional approach. The relationship with the client is at the centre and heart of her work. She is an experienced psychotherapist and uses the theory ofTransactional Analysis (TA) in her work.

TA offers a way for us to understand the way we communicate, feel, think and behave, to facilitate change and personal growth. It provides many effective models to help us understand our interactions with others and strategies to promote open communication and autonomy.

Lesley has an extensive background working in mental health. She is very experienced in helping people with difficulties that affect us in our lives such as anxiety, stress, depression and low self-esteem. She also has a special interest in working with people who have experienced adversity in childhood and complex trauma.

BUPA & AxA registered.

Lesley works with adults over 18

Fees:
Individuals £65
Couples £75

EMDR - £80 for 1hour 15 mins

Contact:
07773 464964

lepollard71@hotmail.co.uk

Phil McQuillan
Integrative Psychotherapist

Phil is a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with previous experience of working in an NHS and a university setting. He works collaboratively with each client using a selection of therapeutic methods to find the best, most effective way of working for them.

He understands that each person will bring their own unique story and that not every way of working will suit each person. He is therefore always flexible in his approach and will always create a safe, none judgemental and confidential space, helping clients to explore their feelings, thoughts and issues they are currently facing.

Working with adults and young people 18+

Fees £60

Contact:
Email: phil@philmcquillan.com
Website: https://philmcquillan.com/

Zoe Lamming
Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Zoe is both registered and accredited with the BACP as a Relational Integrative Psychotherapist. She is also an approved Anxiety UK Therapist, a certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider, and is qualified to practice the Rewind Technique for Trauma.

Zoe works with clients age 16 years and over and is totally committed to ensuring that every client gets what they need from therapy.

Zoe has experience in successfully supporting clients move forward with many issues including anxiety, abuse,bereavement and other loss, relationships/friendships, low mood/self esteem. She also provides the support and space you may need to accept, make the necessary changes to, or make more sense of your current or past life experience, Zoe has also worked with Aviva and WPA as well as Bupa and AxA

Prior to becoming a therapist, Zoe held various senior roles in big businesses and is familiar with the pressures of working in the corporate world. As well as being a therapist, Zoe is a mother, sister and friend, and is particularly interested in parental mental health.
Zoe works face to face, online and also offers walk and talk therapy in the local countryside. Zoe also offers Single Session Therapy.

BUPA & AxA registered

Fees:
£60 per 50 minute therapy session
Single Session Therapy - £80

Contact :
07481 906366
Zoelamming@outlook.com
Instagram: growth_through_therapy
Website: zoelammingtherapy.co.uk

Anne Andrieux
Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Anne is a BACP accredited Transactional Analysis (TA) and Relational Integrative therapist with a specialisation in children and young people. She incorporates a variety of therapeutic models together with her experience to offer a therapy tailored to each individual's needs.

Anne has been working with a variety of issues amongst which abuse, adoption, anxiety, bullying, depression, difficult relationships, eating disorders, identity issues, grief, low self-esteem, neurodivergence, stress, trauma. She ensures her therapeutic approach is sensitive to her clients' unique experiences and perspectives.

When working with younger clients, Anne also employstherapeutic play and expressive art therapy to create a sense of safety and ease, helping them to feel comfortable inexpressing themselves.

Anne’s natural empathy and years of working in school settings allow her to offer a supportive, trusting, and non-judgemental environment where her clients can feel truly heard and seen.

Fees : £60

CONTACT:
07939 064 060
AnneFreddie.Andrieux@yahoo.com

Jon Griffith
Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Jon is a qualified counsellor & psychotherapist. He is passionate about helping people and believes that the relationship between therapist and client is of great importance in order for therapy to successful.
His approach is integrative, which means he draws on different theoretical orientations and styles and so is therefore able to tailor therapy to each individual’s specific needs.
He provides a warm, friendly environment where he will listen with sensitivity and empathy. Working collaboratively he will help you explore and understand your concerns to in order for you to reach your therapy goals. Jon offers experience in both short-term and long-term therapy depending on the issues a client wishes to explore.
Jon has a background of working in both acute and community mental health settings and currently works part-time in private practice.
Jon offers a free initial consultation, either in person or on the telephone in order to learn more about how he may support you and answer any questions you may have.

Fees : £60
Working with individuals 16+ years

CONTACT:
Tel: 07814802488
www.wellbeingpsychotherapy.co.uk

Nicole McGrory-Brown
Solution Focused Hypnotherapist

How would you feel If you could come to solution focused hypnotherapy and feel like you were making changes in a positive way, really listening to your inner betterself and getting some well deserved relaxation time.

During our session we deal with the present feelings and emotions that are causing us to feel low in mood, anger, anxiety which all create negative thoughts.

How we do this?

It's all about re-directing our thoughts and understanding our brains. Each week in our sessions we do a full revision of the brain, and gain an understanding of our:
Behaviour
Feelings
Responses to life
Habits
Replacing the negative thought

With each session you will start to have some understanding of yourself and what you can do to change. You will feel more relaxed and positive about your future with the changes that you will implement during our time together

If this is something that would benefit you please get in touch!

Janina Grimshaw
Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Janina is an integrative, relational therapist. This means that she regards the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client as the foundation of your work together.

You may be looking for support to process difficult events, time to explore your own sense of identity, or space to allow your feelings to be heard. Taking the decision to start counselling can be a difficult and daunting step and Janina’s priority is to ensure you work together at a pace that feels right for you.

From her core as a person-centred therapist, she draws on techniques and theories from various branches of psychotherapy but, ultimately, will always work in a way that serves you best.

Janina works with adults and young people (aged 15+) and can help with:

Abuse, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Identity issues, Learning Disabilities, Learning Differences, Loss, Neurodiversity, Self-esteem, Sexual identity, Stress, Work-related issues

Janina’s background is also in education, inclusion and safeguarding. She has worked as a teacher and senior leader in education (with responsibility for SEND, Safeguarding and Mental Health), as well as an Emotional Wellbeing Worker across a cluster of schools in Leeds.

Fees:
£60

Contact:
contact@janinagrimshawtherapy.com
07895 757829
www.janinagrimshawtherapy.com

Jess Jeffrey
Counsellor and Psychotherapist

I support people who struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, anxiety, low moods, or feelings of being overwhelmed and stuck in different areas of life.
As an integrative therapist, I use a blended approach that incorporates Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and CBT. Each approach has its own strengths, and by combining them, I provide space for thoughtful self-exploration, with the option to explore practical, evidence-based techniques if and when it feels right for you.
Reaching out for support - especially to someone new - can feel daunting. I understand that, and I approach therapy with warmth, patience, and a down-to-earth style to help you feel at ease. We’ll take things gently and at a pace that feels right for you.

Fees:
£60 - individual 55-minute sessions

Contact:
Jessica@jjtherapy.co.uk
www.jjtherapy.co.uk
07393 615960

Lucy Karfopoulos
Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Hi, I’m Lucy, a qualified Person- Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work with adults and young people aged 12+. I have experience working with a range of issues including; anxiety, stress, self-esteem, confidence, gender exploration, identity, self-harm, abuse, grief and trauma.

I take an integrative approach, drawing on elements from a range of therapeutic modalities. This enables me to work in a way which is best suited to you.
I believe the relationship between counsellor and client is central to successful therapy and seek to build a foundation built on warmth, trust and authenticity. I provide an empathetic, non- judgemental space, where you are safe to explore and express your feelings, thoughts and experiences.

My aim is to work along side you, respecting your autonomy and supporting your personal growth.
Choosing the right therapist is important, I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation, so you can get to know me and ask any questions you may have.

Fees: £60 per one hour session
Email: lucyktherapy@outlook.com
Phone:07792848730

Sarah Hughes
Psychotherapist

Hi, I’m Sarah. I imagine at this moment you might not be experiencing life as you’d hope to. Maybe you are feeling anxious, sad, overwhelmed, stuck, lost, angry, frustrated, alone and/or experiencing difficulties in your relationships. All of these emotions are part of being human, but I know at times they can feel like they are taking over and causing distress and difficulties.

It can help to talk, and it is my upmost priority to offer a supportive, calm space where, at your own pace, you can talk about your thoughts, feelings and experiences, whatever those maybe.

How I Work

As an integrative relational therapist my approach is focused on us building a safe and secure relationship, enabling and supporting you to freely explore and make meaning of the things that have bought you to therapy. I draw on a variety of theoretical approaches (including humanistic, psychodynamic and somatic), enabling me to work with you in a tailored and flexible way that meets your needs, and is the most helpful to you.

My overall aim is to be alongside you, working together to help you achieve any outcomes you desire from therapy. We might identify together shorter-term, practical strategies to address current difficulties. And/or embark together on a longer term journey of getting to know and understand yourself at a deeper level in order to create new possibilities; find peace and acceptance; initiate and sustain change; and/or create the opportunity for more choice in your life.

Above all, I offer a gentle, respectful, kind and compassionate presence, keen to listen without judgement, welcoming the whole of you.

My Background

I am currently in my 4th and final year of a UKCP accredited Diploma in Relational Integrative Psychotherapy (Masters level), which means I am working as a psychotherapist in advanced training. I also work in an NHS GP surgery as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I attend regular supervision.

Other experience includes 18 years in the corporate sector in the UK and overseas in people focused roles, and 7 years in the mental health sector educating and building awareness in organisations around the skills required to support someone experiencing mental health concerns.

I can support with anxiety in all its forms, depression, stress, loss and bereavement, trauma, relationship concerns, fertility, childbirth, parenting, peri/menopause, women’s health and wellbeing, loneliness, life transitions, loss of direction, self-confidence, self-esteem, building resilience, initiating change, behavioural patterns and processes you want to explore.

I work in person with adults (18+ years) and I offer reduced fees reflective of my advanced training status.

Contacting Me

I know from personal experience just how daunting it can feel taking the first steps towards therapy, and I offer a warm and sensitive (free of charge) 30-minute phone/video call where we can chat about you, and therapy with me.

Email: shughestherapy@gmail.com

Tel: 07748 705998

Fee: £50 for a 55 minute session.

Whether it is with me or another, I wish you all the best on your therapy journey.

Bo Bloomfield
EMDR Therapist

Bo is an EMDR Therapist having completed the EMDR Europe Standard Accredited Training. Bo is particularly interested in and has experience in working therapeutically with trauma. Her original training was relational, and she works from the fundamental belief that therapeutic change comes about through the systematic use of the therapeutic relationship; her intention is to provide an interpersonally focused relationship which both contains and holds the client work as the client's goals are actively worked towards. The key task is to create an empowering alliance with the client by communicating the attitudes and skills of the person-centred approach. By creating a climate of warmth, trust, genuineness and respect, Bo's attention and energy are firmly focused on the collaborative nature of therapeutic relationship.

Bo Bloomfield is also a senior accredited practitioner with twenty-five years practice working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in the education sector counselling clients at primary and secondary school, and at college and university. She has also worked for ten years in the NHS and for the last twenty-three years in private practice.

Contact Details : bobloomfield@icloud.com

Tel : 07941 521363

Fees : £120 for 90 min session

Angela Such
Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Angela is an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Her approach is integrative which means she can tailor your counselling sessions in such a way that the time and space is effective and helpful for you as a person, and for the challenges you are facing.
Angela offers a warm, compassionate and safe space where you will feel heard, understood and supported. Working together, she will help you explore your thoughts, feelings and emotions in such a way that your past, present and future give way to you living well in the world amidst your own particular story.
Angela has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, loss, and trauma. She has a passion to journey with people through the ‘big life changes’ such as menopause, retirement, becoming parents, ‘empty nest’ syndrome and grief. Angela is a qualified Adoption counsellor and anInfertility specialist and also works in a Pregnancy Support Centre, specialising in supporting people through all pregnancy, and pregnancy loss related challenges.
Angela is warm, caring and compassionate and wholeheartedly believes that talking with someone you trust can be transformational – she offers that space to You.

Fees@ £60 per session
Email: angelasuch6@gmail.com
Tel: 07941534123
www.angelasuchcounselling.com

June Caudwell
Counsellor and Psychotherapist

June works with couples and individuals aged 16 years and above. As an integrative therapist, she incorporates elements of the person-centered approach and draws on various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Working collaboratively, she offers a safe space to explore and navigate areas causing difficulties in your life.

Contact - 07916346354
june.caudwell.therapy@gmail.com

Couples £60
Individual £55

Duncan Slater
Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Hi I’m Duncan.

I am person centered psychotherapist and counsellor who draws upon a range of therapeutic perspectives in order to support individual needs. I like to work together collaboratively in a way that allows empowerment and feels right for you. It is through thetherapeutic relationship that new understanding, greater awareness, and therapeutic growth is experienced.

Coming to counselling can initially be a little daunting. I can help you feel welcome in a safe space where I offer empathy,acceptance and validation. We can take things one-step at a time, which will allow you to feel valued and heard.

In addition to offering therapy in my practice, I also work as a primary school counsellor. I have had previous experience working in social care and for many years worked as a primary school teacher. I am a parent to 2 adult children, who have given me insight and empathy into their challenging journey through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood.

I am fully qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, with over with 8 years’ experience in working with children, young people and adults. I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP).

I currently work with Adults, Young People and Children (10+). I have had experience working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, ADHD, self-harm, bereavement, loss, trauma, self-esteem, attachment, gender issues and bullying.

I provide 1 to 1 therapy in person and online by zoom. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirmative.

I offer a free 30-minute consultation call.

Fees:
£60

Contact
dunc.slater@gmail.com
07816545147

Claudia Salt
Senior Clinical Psychologist

Hello. I’m Claudia. I am an independent Senior Clinical Psychologist specialising in providing psychological assessments and therapy to children, young people up to age 19 and their parents or carers.
I qualified as a clinical psychologist in 2007 after completing the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Leeds. I hold an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist (PYL04210).
I have worked with children and young people experiencing mental health problems or who are neurodivergent throughout my career. When I qualified, I worked in CAMHS in the NHS, before combining this with private practice in 2019.
The areas I work with include: anxiety, depression, low mood, OCD, panic, phobias, low self esteem, behaviours that challenge, bereavement and loss, adjustment following stressful life events or trauma, managing change and transition, neurodivergence and post diagnostic work.
- I work with children and young people individually.
- I also work with parents and carers.
- I provide consultation to other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team approach.
Building trusting, affirming, collaborative and empathic therapeutic relationships with the children, young people and parents/carers I work with is central to my approach.
I am registered with various private medical insurance providers.

Please contact me for a no obligation conversation about how I might work with you or your child/young person. I provide a free 15 minute initial telephone consultation.
Email: contact@drclaudiasalt.co.uk
https://drclaudiasalt.co.uk/

BUPA, AxA & Aviva registered.

Sessions are available face to face or online.

Price: £110 per 60 minute session

Gillian Murgatroyd
Play & Creative Arts Therapist

Gillian Murgatroyd
Play & Creative Arts Therapist
Working with children and young people 4-14 years
‘Gillian is a warm and friendly Play and Creative Arts Therapist, specialising in working with children and young people aged 4–14 years. Play Therapy is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses creative, child-centred approaches to help children process their experiences in a way that is natural and appropriate for their stage of development. Through a trusting relationship with the therapist and the use of creative tools such as play, art, storytelling, sand tray therapy, and psychoeducation, children are supported to explore and understand their inner world.
Whether a child is navigating anxiety, grief, overwhelming emotions, or simply needs a safe space to be themselves, Gillian offers a gentle, integrative approach tailored to their individual needs and interests. Alongside her therapy work, she is also the creator of Emotions at Play, a growing collection of therapeutic storybooks that help parents and carers bring emotional support into everyday life through story, play, and connection’

Fees

£60 per session

Contact

hello@emotionsatplay.co.uk

07450342114

www.emotionsatplay.co.uk

Marie Varney
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Working with adults 18+

Hello, I’m Marie (she/her). I’m an experienced, integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. You may be here because you’re feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed, or perhaps you’re having to adjust to changes in your life. I can support you to explore issues or concerns that may be troubling you or causing you distress.

How I work:

I believe that one of the keys to successful counselling is the quality of the relationship between counsellor and client. My aim is to offer a supportive and non-judgemental relationship,to help you work through any difficult issues or events that you may be experiencing. I can also help you to explore how past relationships or life events may be affecting how you’re feeling in the here and now. I work in a way that is collaborative and flexible. My practice is also trauma-informed and neuro-affirming.

Experience and Qualifications:

As well as working in private practice, I worked for several years with students in a university mental health service in Leeds. I also volunteered for many years with a national bereavement support organisation. I’m experienced in offering both short-term, goal-oriented therapy (6-8 sessions) and in more open-ended, longer-term work.

I hold a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level 7) and am accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (register no.106638). I’m also a qualified clinical supervisor.

Next Steps:

If you think we might work well together but want to find out more, please feel free to contact me and we can arrange an initial conversation either by phone or video (no charge). This can sometimes give you a better idea of whether we would be a good ‘fit’. I generally work face to face in rooms at The Grove Therapy practice in Ilkley and can also offer sessions via Zoom or telephone if you prefer.

Fees: £60 – 55 min session (individuals 18+)

Telephone: 07375 111776

Email: hello@marievarney.co.uk

Dr Sarah Oliver
HCPC Registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Sarah is a HCPC Registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist who specialises in providing psychological assessment and therapy to young people and adults. Sarah has a special interest in neurodiversity, particularly autism, ADHD and intellectual disabilities, and has over a decade of experience working with adults and young people and their parents on the assessment journey and post-diagnostically.

Sarah is passionate about supporting emotional wellbeing and works therapeutically with adults, young people and parents to offer interventions drawing on a range of psychological approaches including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy, positive behaviour support and systemic therapy.

Sarah also offers private autism and ADHD assessments which are compliant with NICE guidelines. Sarah’s aim is to provide neuroaffirming, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary assessments that focus on people’s strengths and areas of need.

Post-diagnosis support is an area that Sarah is also passionate about offering. Supporting young people, their parents, and adults in furthering their understanding of themselves and linking this in with emotional wellbeing and practical strategies.

Sessions are available online and face-to-face.

Funding Options:

Insurance providers (Sarah is registered with Bupa)

Private funding for psychological therapy (50 minutes) - £110

Private funding for autism / ADHD assessments – please see information on website

Contact:

Email – enquiries.chevinview@proton.me

Website:

https://chevinviewpsychology.co.uk/

Ruth Bradley

Counsellor

Psychotherapist

Coaching

Separation & Divorce support

Clinical Supervision

Working with Adults 18+ & Couples

Ruth has been inspired and informed by generations of farmers, nurses, writers, artists, philosophers and psychologists and her own extensive experience in travelling, education and community arts management.

Subsequently she undertook advanced studies in Psychotherapy, Couple Counselling, Supervision and Coaching. Ruth is an Integrative Practitioner with a core training in Person-centred and Psychodynamic Theory and Practice and many years of advanced training.

As a coach Ruth has extensive experience supporting people seeking understanding and change in their personal and/or professional lives.

Special Interests : Coaching for Personal Development / Separation and Divorce Support / Dispute Resolution Support for Couples

Working : Saturdays

Fees – On Request

Christian Doherty
Psychotherapist working with individuals and young people 16+

Everyone has a different reason for visiting seeking out therapy. For some, it might be a way of dealing with loss and grief; for others it may involve relationship breakdown, anxiety or loss of direction.

Whatever your reason, entering counselling is a brave step. It can be difficult to walk through that door and open up about the things that are worrying you or causing you pain. But by contacting a counsellor you have at least taken the first step on what could be a rewarding journey.

I sometimes hear from my clients that they often feel they are living someone else’s life, and have drifted away from their true selves. I firmly believe we all have it in ourselves to live fulfilling and satisfying lives; but sometimes we need a bit of help to find our way.

That’s what a therapist does: offer a space for you to explore your feelings in a safe way, with acceptance, and no judgement. The ultimate aim is to work together to help you develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

ABOUT ME

I spent most of my professional career as a journalist, and I still do some writing alongside my counselling work. After twenty years in that challenging profession, I retrained as a therapist for two simple reasons: I wanted to work with people to help them understand themselves better, and by doing that, to give more purpose to my own life. Counselling is challenging work, but working with clients is immensely satisfying.

Whatever it is that is troubling you, I can offer you a patient, open and non-judgmental place to talk about it in your own way and at your own pace.

I work with young people (16+) and adults on a one to onebasis either face to face or via Zoom or on the phone.

I offer a free 20 minute consultation call for us to meet and see whether it might be a good fit.

Contact : 07903 570750

christian@clearerpath.co.uk

Website : https://clearerpath.co.uk/

Fees : £60 per 55-minute session

Kate McIntosh
Psychotherapist
Working with adults 18+

I’m a Person-Centred Counsellor, offering a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and explore whatever may be troubling you. Rather than giving advice, I work alongside you to help you better understand your experiences, emotions and patterns of responding, enabling you to process the past and move forward with greater self-awareness and peace.

Alongside my counselling work, I’ve over 20 years’ experience as a nurse in addiction services, and more recently within ADHD services. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the challenges people face and strengthened my compassion for those struggling with difficult thoughts, feelings or life experiences.

I believe being truly heard and accepted can be transformative, and I am passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves, build resilience and find balance.

Contact - 073991 35062
Fees - £60
Kate@becomingyouwithkate.co.uk
https://becomingyouwithkate.co.uk/

Laura Clarke-Whiteley
Counseller & Psychotherapist
Working with children age 4+ and Adults

I am a BACP Registered fully qualified counsellor with a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I am insured to counsel adults and children aged 4+.

For the past 4 years I have counselled adults and children of all ages across various settings. I have offered support through grief, trauma, anxiety, insomnia, depression, loneliness, sexuality, identity, gender, low self-esteem, family, relationships, burn-out and problems associated with various different learning difficulties.

Within the sessions I adopt an integrated approach, allowing the client to lead the sessions at their own pace and tailoring therapy to them. My aim is to help others better understand themselves and move forward into a happier life.

Text / email to arrange a FREE 30 minute phone consultation.

Contact : 07984 751931

conqueritwithcounselling@gmail.com;

Fees - 50 minute session £60

Face-to-face (Ilkley) / Online

Supervision

We offer supervision to both trainees and qualified therapists. If you would like to discuss the possibility of working together in supervision with one of our experienced and qualified team, please get in touch and we can find out a little more about each other, talk about your expectations for supervision and decide if working together feels right.

Sessions are either 1 hour or 1 ½ hours depending on your personal requirements.

Our therapist Sarah Hughes is in her 3rd year of training and has been awarded a ‘Proficiency to Practice’ certificate with Trainee Status. Sarah has regular clinical supervision and personal therapy in line with her training institute's requirements. Sarah is able to offer sessions at a reduced rate as she completes her training. Please contact the practice or Sarah directly if you would like to make use of this service.