Counsellor in York – Integrative, Neurodivergent‑Affirming Therapy
Supportive Counselling in York & Across the UK (Online and Telephone)
At Supportive Counselling, we provide warm, steady and collaborative therapy for adults, children and young people. Sessions are available in York and nationwide across the UK via online and telephone counselling.
If you’re looking for a therapist near me or a counsellor near me who offers calm, validating and professional support, you’re very welcome here.
We offer integrative therapy York clients can access face‑to‑face, alongside flexible UK‑wide online therapy and telephone therapy that adapts to who you are.
Counselling That Adapts to You – Not the Other Way Around
Many people come to us after searching for where can I find therapist support that actually fits me?
Others are looking for private therapy near me or counselling near me because previous therapy felt rushed, overly structured or simply mismatched.
As a counsellor, York‑based practice working locally and nationwide, we offer:
- One‑to‑one counselling sessions
- Face‑to‑face therapy in York
- Online counselling across the UK
- Telephone counselling nationwide
Our work is integrative, with a strong person‑centred foundation, meaning therapy is shaped around your pace, communication style and needs.
What We Help With
People seek counselling for many different reasons. We commonly support clients with:
Bereavement & Grief
We provide compassionate bereavement counselling and grief bereavement counselling, supporting people through loss in a steady, respectful way.
This includes private bereavement and grief work, such as:
- Counselling for grief and bereavement
- Private grief counselling
- Support with living with grief
Sessions are available in York or online across the UK as well as by telephone.
Anxiety
If anxiety is affecting daily life, relationships or sleep, we offer grounding support as an anxiety therapist near me, without pressure or judgement.
This may include work with:
Support is available face‑to‑face, online or by telephone.
Depression & Low Mood
If you’re experiencing emotional numbness, exhaustion or ongoing sadness, we provide compassionate support as a depression therapist.
This includes:
- Depression counselling
- Therapy for depression near me
- Postnatal depression support
- Work with self‑esteem and identity
Neurodivergent‑Affirming Counselling
We specialise in neurodivergent counselling, supporting autistic, ADHD and AuDHD individuals in ways that respect difference rather than trying to “fix” it.
We work with experiences such as:
- Alexithymia
- Sensory overwhelm
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
- Autistic burnout and shutdown
There is no expectation to mask, make eye contact or communicate in a particular way. Therapy adapts to you, whether sessions are in York or Online anywhere in the UK.
Specialist Therapy Services
Alongside general counselling, we also offer:
- Trauma and anxiety therapy
- Rewind Trauma Therapy
- Trauma‑linked sleep support
- Creative therapy for emotional expression
- LGBTQIA+ affirming counselling
- Counselling for children and young people (9+)
All services are available locally or nationwide online and by telephone
Our Integrative Therapeutic Approach
Our counselling is integrative, grounded in a person‑centred approach.
This allows us to draw from different therapeutic methods while keeping your experience central. Sessions may include:
- Talking therapy
- Creative approaches
- Grounding and nervous‑system regulation
- Trauma‑informed work
- Neurodivergent‑affirming practice
We work collaboratively, gently and without assumption.
Starting Counselling
Your first session is a gentle introduction — not an interrogation.
There is no pressure to share everything at once.
If you’re looking for private therapy, locally or online, you’re welcome to book a free consultation to see if this feels like the right fit.
Location & Nationwide Availability
Counselling in York & Across the UK
We offer:
- Face‑to‑face counselling in York
- Online counselling across the UK
- Telephone counselling nationwide
Clients regularly attend from York city centre and surrounding areas, including Selby, Pocklington, Tadcaster, Leeds, Easingwold and beyond, as well as from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland via online and telephone therapy.
Our York space is ground‑floor, accessible and sensory‑considerate.
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Adult
A space to talk, reflect, and make sense of things
Children’s
Support that meets children where they are
Neurodivergence
Support that adapts to you, not the other way around
Creative
When words feel hard, creativity offers another way
Trauma & Anxiety
A safe place to work with anxiety and trauma
Sleep
Making sense of sleep experiences, safely and gently
Book a Free Consultation
If you’re seeking steady, affirming support from a therapist near me, whether in York or anywhere in the UK, we’re here to help.
Why Choose Us
How We Work With You
Life can feel unpredictable, overwhelming, or hard to navigate on your own. Whether you’re looking for a therapist near me, a counsellor in York, or private therapy near me that feels accessible and understanding, our work together is about helping you feel less alone and more supported.
Our approach is compassionate, non‑judgemental and integrative, with a strong person‑centred foundation. This means we work alongside you to help you move toward acceptance, reconnect with your strengths, and feel more able to choose how you respond to whatever you’re facing — at your own pace.
We support people with a wide range of experiences, including neurodivergent counselling (ADHD, autism and AuDHD), LGBTQIA+ affirming counselling, trauma and anxiety, bereavement and grief, and sleep‑related difficulties such as trauma‑linked insomnia, nightmares or ongoing exhaustion.
We create a calm, steady and supportive space for one‑to‑one counselling, where you can explore what’s happening for you, reflect safely, and grow in ways that feel manageable and meaningful.
A calming, grounding therapeutic presence
A neurodivergent‑affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive space
Creativity and compassion woven into each counselling session
A safe, confidential environment for therapy
Trauma‑informed support that prioritises emotional safety
Thoughtful support for anxiety, overwhelm and sleep difficulties
Honest, trusting therapeutic relationships
An integrative approach tailored to your individual needs
Sessions are available face‑to‑face in York, as well as online and by telephone across the UK, making counselling accessible wherever you’re based.
Recent Questions
What happens in the free consultation chat?
During the free consultation chat, we talk about what has made you consider counselling and what you’re hoping to get from support. This helps us understand whether counselling feels right for you and which approach may suit you best. You’re welcome to ask as many questions as you like, and there’s no pressure to book a session straight away. You can take your time to think things over and decide at your own pace.
If you’d like to explore different ways of working before the call, you can learn more about face‑to‑face sessions, online counselling, telephone counselling, or one‑to‑one support.
What do I do if I need to cancel?
If you need to cancel a session, it’s helpful to let the counsellor know as soon as you can. Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the session time are not charged. When a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours’ notice, the full session fee still applies, as the time has been set aside for you.
If you’re thinking about rescheduling, you can explore different ways to meet, including face‑to‑face sessions, online counselling, telephone counselling, or one‑to‑one support, to see what feels most manageable.
Will counselling with you be recorded in my medical history with my GP?
Counselling with Supportive Counselling is completely confidential, and information is not shared with a GP or added to medical records. The only exception would be if there were serious concerns about someone’s immediate safety or the safety of others. Even in those situations, any steps taken would be handled with care, transparency and as much involvement from you as possible.
You can also look at the different types of sessions available.
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