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Integrative, trauma‑informed and neuro‑affirming support
We offer integrative, trauma‑informed and neuro‑affirming counselling in York for children, young people and adults. Our work is grounded in a person‑centred approach, meaning you are at the heart of therapy, while we draw from a range of approaches to support you in the way that feels right.
We provide counselling for neurodivergence, anxiety, trauma, sleep difficulties and emotional wellbeing. Our services include adult therapy, children and adolescent counselling, and creative therapy, where talking alone may not feel enough.
If you are looking for a counsellor in York or a therapist near me anywhere in the UK that feels flexible and genuinely understanding, we offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard and move forward at your own pace.
Person‑centred therapy is widely recognised in therapeutic practice, as described by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Counselling Services
Adult Therapy
Many people want a calm space to make sense of thoughts, feelings, or experiences that have become difficult to carry alone. This space offers time to pause, reflect, and understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Support focuses on helping life feel steadier and more manageable day‑to‑day.
Children's Therapy
Young people often benefit from a gentle space where they can express themselves in ways that feel natural to them. Sessions adapt to their interests, communication style, and comfort level. The aim is to help them feel understood, settled, and supported as they navigate their world.
Many people want support that respects difference and honours how their mind and body naturally work. Sessions adapt to sensory needs, communication preferences, and the pace that feels right for you. The focus is on validation, understanding, and creating space where you don’t have to mask.
Creative Therapy
Some experiences are easier to explore through images, colour, movement, or play rather than words alone. This approach offers a flexible way to express feelings that are hard to describe directly. You don’t need any artistic skill; the process is about exploration, not performance.
Trauma & Anxiety Therapy
Overwhelm, alertness, and unsettled feelings can build up in ways that affect daily life. Sessions focus on grounding, safety, and helping the body find a steadier rhythm. You won’t be pushed to revisit anything before you’re ready; the pace is always guided by you.
Sleep Therapy
Many people struggle with nights that feel restless, disrupted, or difficult to settle into. This approach explores the patterns, emotions, and nervous system responses that shape your experience of rest. The aim is to support calmer evenings and more restorative sleep over time.
Deep Sleep Reset
A 6-week trauma-informed sleep programme to help you calm your nervous system, restore natural sleep rhythms, and improve night-time rest. Includes support with anxiety, routines, and recurring dreams to create safer, more settled sleep.
Support that feels steady, safe and grounded
Neuro-affirming, trauma-informed approach
Highly qualified team sharing the same values and expertise
Registered members of professional bodies with strict qualification and ethical requirements
Fully qualified and insured
Enhanced DBS checked
ICO registered
Children’s counsellors hold specialist qualifications in working with children and adolescents
Client-led therapy, no fixed model or pressure
Specialist training in trauma & sleep difficulties
Lived experienced shaping our approach
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Finding the right therapist matters; feeling genuinely understood matters even more.
Whether you’re looking for a therapist near me in York or support from anywhere in the UK, we offer steady, affirming help.
Take the first step and get in touch for a free, no-obligation initial conversation.
FAQ's

Who is sleep therapy for?
Sleep therapy is helpful for anyone experiencing ongoing difficulties with rest, whether that’s trouble falling asleep, waking frequently, or feeling unrefreshed. People often begin by searching for insomnia treatment, sleep therapists, or a sleep consultant UK when they’re unsure where to turn.
Support may include sleep relaxation strategies, CBT for insomnia treatment, or guidance from a therapist for sleep disorders. These approaches can be especially useful if you’ve already tried self‑help methods or general sleep services without success.
If you’ve been looking for private sleep support, a sleep consultant, or a sleep expert near me, sleep therapy offers a personalised, evidence‑based way to understand your sleep patterns and make meaningful, lasting changes.
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.
Do you offer counselling in York and across the UK?
Yes. We offer face‑to‑face counselling in York city‑centre space, as well as online and telephone support across the UK. People attend from York and nearby areas, including Goole, Harrogate, Malton, Selby, Pocklington, Tadcaster, Leeds and Easingwold, as well as clients from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our York location is ground‑floor, accessible and sensory‑considerate.
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