The 10 best counsellors in Leeds

Stop-smoking support, weight-management sessions, anxiety treatment and phobia work are among the services available at Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic. The clinic also lists support for panic attacks, insomnia, social anxiety, driving-test anxiety and other concerns.

Daniel McDermid provides one-to-one treatment in Leeds city centre, with sessions designed around the client’s needs. The clinic explains that patients remain in control throughout hypnosis and that suitability is established before treatment proceeds. Three-session and four-session packages are available, alongside specific smoking-cessation and weight-loss options. Video-call sessions are also offered for people who find it difficult to attend in person, extending the service beyond the Park Square clinic.

Private one-to-one counselling and psychotherapy are available through Head Agenda Counselling & Therapy Leeds, with sessions delivered face to face at its Leeds headquarters or online. The service supports individuals, couples and business professionals with concerns including anxiety, depression and relationships.

Therapists use approaches including psychotherapy, CBT and EMDR, alongside CAT and Rewind Trauma treatment. The first meeting explores a client’s background, current difficulties and aims, helping establish a focus for therapy. Clients can choose online or face-to-face sessions, and the service also includes clinical coaching for professionals carrying workplace trauma. Face-to-face or online sessions provide flexibility for private therapy.

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.

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.

CBT and couples therapy are provided by Luke Stableford CBT & Couples Therapy for people seeking structured support with mental health, relationships or specific difficulties such as anxiety, panic attacks and OCD. The practice also works with childhood trauma, using therapy goals to give sessions a clear direction.

Sessions combine guided discussion with practical techniques and resources that clients can continue using between appointments. Appointments are recommended, and therapy may continue beyond an initial 20-week block when further support is wanted.

Person-centred counselling supports adults working through ADHD, anxiety, bereavement, depression and drug or alcohol concerns. A. J. Farrell Counselling gives clients space to explore what they choose to bring to sessions, understand how difficulties affect them and consider practical changes. Sessions are available in person, by phone or online, with evening appointments listed for people who need flexibility around work or other commitments.

The counselling approach is non-judgemental and client-led, covering topics such as grief, persistent low mood, substance misuse and neurodiversity. A free consultation is available, and sessions last 50 minutes. The practice charges £75 per session, with a separate £85 fee also listed.

Dr Kamila Hortynska offers psychological support using clinical psychology, CBT, mindfulness and life coaching approaches. Work can begin with an assessment before sessions, then move into areas such as relationships, work-life balance, personal choices and emotional wellbeing.

The service also includes mindfulness retreats and online nine-week courses, with meditation, reflection and practical exercises forming part of the learning. Weekend retreats provide time away from routine, while Zoom courses suit people who want a regular online structure. Online mindfulness courses and retreats distinguish the wider programme.

Restore Control - Therapy Service provides one-to-one therapy for people working through anxiety, depression, social anxiety, identity questions and difficult life periods. Sessions are shaped around the individual, with clients able to discuss how much structure they want and which problems to focus on.

The Leeds therapy room offers an on-site setting for appointment-based sessions. The work can include understanding emotions, exploring personal values and developing healthier ways to manage challenging periods. Therapy shaped around the client’s focus is central to the service.

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.

Counselling and psychotherapy at Phil Mitchell Counselling, Psychotherapy, Supervision and Training support people processing difficult thoughts, emotions and recurring issues, including PTSD. Sessions can include practical coping strategies and the Rewind Technique.

The practice also offers clinical supervision for counsellors and two-day training for professionals working with young men. Appointments are recommended, so clients and practitioners should arrange a session in advance rather than relying on a walk-in visit.