Welcome to Evergreen Counselling Wakefield
A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life.
Counsellor & Psychotherapist based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire
My name is Leah, I am a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and I have been practicing for ten years. I am also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). I practice ethically within a confidential and safe setting.
Grounded in the Person-Centred approach, I work in a way that offers warmth, empathy and integrity, believing that the therapeutic relationship between the client and counsellor is paramount to the counselling process. I provide a respectful, supportive relationship that encourages and nurtures personal growth. You will be accepted as yourself and can express your true thoughts and emotions without judgement. I offer a non-directive approach to counselling, providing you with the freedom to explore what you wish at a pace that is comfortable for you.
My counselling sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each individual client. I draw upon a range of techniques and approaches to support you. It is important that we explore your thoughts and emotions in a way that works for you. I will always seek your consent and collaboration in discovering what works best for you.
Professional Qualifications:
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Level 7. Grade: Distinction) BACP accredited from the University of Salford.
- BSc Undergraduate Degree in Counselling (Level 6. Grade: 1st) from the University of Salford.
- Certificate in Working with Couples from Leeds Centre for Psychological Development
- Registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
I have received training in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy.
I am committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and engage in regular supervision to ensure that I am supporting my clients in the best possible way.
I hold professional indemnity insurance and an up to date DBS/CRB Check.
Awards:
- Highest Achievers Award in Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy.
- Highest Achievers Award in BSc Undergraduate Honours Degree in Counselling.
How Can Counselling & Psychotherapy Help You?
We all experience challenges throughout our life. However, sometimes aspects of our life may feel difficult, stressful and even overwhelming. When we experience such difficulties, it is normal to feel anxiety, anger, fear and/or sadness. It can be challenging to express complex emotions with those closest to us, which sometimes leaves us feeling isolated and alone.
Counselling is a talking therapy that provides a safe, supportive, confidential space to explore any kind of difficulty, no matter how big or small. It can help you to overcome current or past issues and can equip you with the resources required to tackle new challenges more effectively.
Speak in Confidence
I work in a way that offers warmth, empathy and integrity, believing that the therapeutic relationship between the client and counsellor is paramount to the counselling process. I provide a respectful, supportive relationship that encourages and nurtures personal growth. You will be accepted as yourself and can express your true thoughts and emotions without judgement.
My Approach
I offer a non-directive approach to counselling, providing you with the freedom to explore what you wish at a pace that is comfortable for you. Whatever your concern, I will accept and respect your perspective, facilitating exploration of your difficulty and supporting you to make changes in your life that are right for you.
Tailored Session
It is important that we find a way of exploring your feelings that works for you. My counselling sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each individual client. I draw upon a range of techniques and approaches to support you. I will always seek your consent and collaboration in exploring what works best for you. I bring my real self to counselling sessions and ensure that I practice ethically, exploring issues within a confidential setting.
My Experience
In addition to private practice, I have worked within a range of settings including, Manchester Rape Crisis, Victim Support, the NHS, employee assistance programmes and within the prison service.
I have supported individuals experiencing a wide range of difficulties including:
Abuse, sexual, physical and emotional
Anger
Anxiety
Bereavement & loss
Depression
Loss of purpose
Low self-esteem/confidence
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy
Post-traumatic stress
Relationship issues
Self-harm
Sexuality
Stress
Trauma
This is not an exhaustive list, but it should hopefully provide you with some insight into the areas that I can support you with.
Initial Consultation
A supportive relationship based on trust and openness is at the centre of counselling. For this reason, I offer a free initial 30-minute no obligation telephone consultation.
This provides us with the opportunity to determine if I am the right counsellor for you to move forward with.
Our First Session
All sessions are 60 minutes long. During our first session, we will explore any questions that you may have. I will explain counselling confidentiality and the very rare circumstances in which I will be unable to maintain this. We can then spend some time exploring your reasons for coming to counselling.
Sometimes it can be hard for us to put our feelings into words. You don’t have to know what you want to say, It is okay to say as much or as or as little as you want. I will try to help you feel as comfortable as possible.
Subsequent Sessions
People often wonder how long they will need to come to counselling for. It is entirely up to you, there are no constraints on the number or sessions that you have. Some people come to counselling for a few weeks while others prefer the support for longer.
We will review our work together regularly and when you feel that you have achieved what you want from counselling we can agree an appropriate ending.
Fees
- Counselling sessions: £55 – 60 minutes.
- Students/Concessions: £50 – 60 minutes.
Payment can be made by cash during the session or by a direct bank transfer in advance of sessions.
Location
I offer face-to-face sessions at Graphite House, High St, Crigglestone, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3EF.
I also offer telephone and online sessions (via Microsoft teams and doxy.me).
Get in Touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling and psychotherapy works, or to arrange an initial consultation. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling and whether it could be helpful for you. You can also call me on +44 7519320023 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first.