The 10 best child psychologists in Leeds

Juna Brookes provides EMDR, counselling and hypnotherapy for adults, children and teenagers in Horsforth, Leeds. Her services include support for anxiety, depression and PTSD, with children supported from age seven.

An assessment consultation explores key challenges and triggers before a plan is developed together. Juna uses an integrative approach combining talking therapies with hypnotherapy, and may also use CBT, solution-focused brief therapy or rewind therapy for suitable needs. Sessions are available online or in person, and the practice welcomes people from different religions, nationalities and sexualities. She is a qualified EMDR therapist for adults, children and teenagers.

Private face-to-face ADHD and autism assessments are the core service at Neurodevelopmental Consultants Clinic for children and adults in Leeds and surrounding areas. The clinic offers consultant-led assessment pathways for individuals, families and educational settings, including combined ADHD and autism assessment.

Its comprehensive ADHD assessment can involve two consultants, developmental history, a continuous performance test, multidisciplinary diagnosis and a written report with recommendations. School observations may be included for younger children, while workplace or college assessment can be added for older clients. The clinic states that it has no waiting list and that assessments are face-to-face, with feedback after the multidisciplinary discussion delivered virtually. A comprehensive diagnostic report is sent by email, with the clinic aiming to provide it within 10 working days where possible.

Counselling/Psychotherapy Service- Ursula provides counselling and psychotherapy for children, teenagers, adults and couples. Sessions have supported young people dealing with trauma, confidence and neurodiversity, while couples counselling addresses persistent relationship difficulties and helps partners develop practical insight.

The practice works through conversation, listening and guidance tailored to the person or relationship being supported. Appointments are required, with free on-street parking available nearby.

Towards provides therapy in Leeds for adults and children, with face-to-face appointments in high-street hubs and online sessions through its app. Its therapists include qualified mental health professionals registered with UK regulatory bodies, alongside trainee therapists working under close supervision.

The first appointment is an assessment session to explore the problem, its impact and what the person wants from therapy. This helps the client and therapist decide whether they are suited to working together. Support covers concerns such as depression, anxiety disorders and grief, with therapist options ranging from trainees to senior practitioners. In-person or app-based sessions give clients a choice of setting.

Individual, couples and family therapy are available through The Oak Tree Practice - Psychologists, alongside CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy. The practice also carries out ADHD, autism and cognitive assessments, with psychologists providing feedback sessions and reports as standard.

Sessions can take place in person, remotely or by telephone, and each therapy session lasts 50 minutes. The team works with a range of mental health difficulties and offers support for adults, while children’s ADHD and autism assessments are handled through the sister Little Bee Clinic. Private therapy is available across the UK, with pathways beginning with an appointment or initial consultation.

Counselling at My Solution Wellbeing Counselling Leeds supports people dealing with grief, anxiety, negative thinking, separation and divorce. Sessions provide space to discuss difficult emotions and can include practical tools for challenging thought patterns and managing stress in everyday life.

The service also supports families seeking autism screening and diagnosis through its Medical Group, with counselling available afterwards. Appointments are recommended, and the premises have gender-neutral toilets and paid street parking for people attending in person.

Psychotherapy, counselling and coaching are available through Inspire Life Therapy for young people, adults, couples and families. The practice uses the Human Givens approach, combining psychology, coaching and other sciences while considering biological, psychological and social factors.

Sessions can take place in person in Leeds, York and other parts of Yorkshire, or online across the UK. Support is flexible and bespoke to each person’s situation. The service works with people from age 12 and also offers mediation, alongside a sliding scale for those experiencing financial difficulty.

Lighthouse Therapy Hub provides creative therapy in Morley, Leeds, with specialist support for children and adolescents. Child sessions use play, sandplay, art and movement to help young people express emotions and develop wellbeing.

The practice also offers adult, couples and family therapy, alongside its Through Their Eyes programme for children affected by parental separation. Online therapy is available for adults across Leeds and beyond through secure video, with evening and weekend appointments. Its wider approach combines play therapy, art psychotherapy, sandplay, movement and integrative counselling.

Insight Therapy Centre provides therapy and wider support services in a dedicated centre with therapy rooms, a waiting area and gardens. It suits people seeking a calm setting for appointments, including clients looking for trauma-informed support from clinical psychology or psychiatry.

Appointments are required, and the centre has gender-neutral toilets. Facilities include tea, coffee, TV and Wi-Fi, while the gardens offer space for grounding or reflection before or after therapy. The rooms are spacious, light and designed for comfortable sessions.