Family Therapy & Adolescent Counselling in Leeds
Family Therapy & Adolescent Counselling in Leeds
Family Therapy & Adolescent Counselling in Leeds
Every family goes through hard seasons. Sometimes it's a teenager who's pulled away and you don't know how to reach them. Whatever is happening in your family, the fact that you're looking for support is already a meaningful step.
At Towards, we offer specialist family therapy and adolescent counselling in Leeds for families navigating some of life's most challenging moments. We work with young people aged 12–18 and the parents and families who love them. We match you with the right therapist, seen within days, with no referral needed and no waiting list.
Your first session with us is free.
Every family goes through hard seasons. Sometimes it's a teenager who's pulled away and you don't know how to reach them. Whatever is happening in your family, the fact that you're looking for support is already a meaningful step.
At Towards, we offer specialist family therapy and adolescent counselling in Leeds for families navigating some of life's most challenging moments. We work with young people aged 12–18 and the parents and families who love them. We match you with the right therapist, seen within days, with no referral needed and no waiting list.
Your first session with us is free.
Every family goes through hard seasons. Sometimes it's a teenager who's pulled away and you don't know how to reach them. Whatever is happening in your family, the fact that you're looking for support is already a meaningful step.
At Towards, we offer specialist family therapy and adolescent counselling in Leeds for families navigating some of life's most challenging moments. We work with young people aged 12–18 and the parents and families who love them. We match you with the right therapist, seen within days, with no referral needed and no waiting list.
Your first session with us is free.
When you can see your child struggling but don't know how to help, family therapy is the next step
When you can see your child struggling but don't know how to help, family therapy is the next step
When you can see your child struggling but don't know how to help, family therapy is the next step
Parenting a teenager is harder when you can sense that something isn't right but can't find a way in. Children and young people don't always have the words for what they're feeling, and even when they do, they don't always want to say them to the people closest to them.
The most common reasons families come to Towards include
Anxiety and worry that's beginning to affect school, friendships, or home life
Low mood or a gradual withdrawal from the things your child used to enjoy
Bullying in school, online, or both
School refusal, difficulty attending, or a significant drop in performance
Low self-esteem and a harsh, critical inner voice
Anger that feels disproportionate or hard to de-escalate
Eating difficulties or concerns about body image
A phobia or fear that's grown to the point where it's limiting daily life
These aren't signs that you've got it wrong as a parent. They're signs that your child needs a level of support that goes beyond what any family can provide alone, and that's exactly what we're here for.
Parenting a teenager is harder when you can sense that something isn't right but can't find a way in. Children and young people don't always have the words for what they're feeling, and even when they do, they don't always want to say them to the people closest to them.
The most common reasons families come to Towards include
Anxiety and worry that's beginning to affect school, friendships, or home life
Low mood or a gradual withdrawal from the things your child used to enjoy
Bullying in school, online, or both
School refusal, difficulty attending, or a significant drop in performance
Low self-esteem and a harsh, critical inner voice
Anger that feels disproportionate or hard to de-escalate
Eating difficulties or concerns about body image
A phobia or fear that's grown to the point where it's limiting daily life
These aren't signs that you've got it wrong as a parent. They're signs that your child needs a level of support that goes beyond what any family can provide alone, and that's exactly what we're here for.
Parenting a teenager is harder when you can sense that something isn't right but can't find a way in. Children and young people don't always have the words for what they're feeling, and even when they do, they don't always want to say them to the people closest to them.
The most common reasons families come to Towards include
Anxiety and worry that's beginning to affect school, friendships, or home life
Low mood or a gradual withdrawal from the things your child used to enjoy
Bullying in school, online, or both
School refusal, difficulty attending, or a significant drop in performance
Low self-esteem and a harsh, critical inner voice
Anger that feels disproportionate or hard to de-escalate
Eating difficulties or concerns about body image
A phobia or fear that's grown to the point where it's limiting daily life
These aren't signs that you've got it wrong as a parent. They're signs that your child needs a level of support that goes beyond what any family can provide alone, and that's exactly what we're here for.
Towards: family therapy in Leeds, right in the city centre
Towards: family therapy in Leeds, right in the city centre
Towards: family therapy in Leeds, right in the city centre
Address:12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS
Email: contact@wearetowards
Opening hours are:
· Monday to Friday: 8.00 to 20.00
· Saturday: 9.00 to 18.00
· Sunday: 10.00 to 16.00
In-person sessions at our Leeds Hub and online sessions available from anywhere.
Wondering where to turn when your teenager is struggling? Contact Towards
Address:12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS
Email: contact@wearetowards
Opening hours are:
· Monday to Friday: 8.00 to 20.00
· Saturday: 9.00 to 18.00
· Sunday: 10.00 to 16.00
In-person sessions at our Leeds Hub and online sessions available from anywhere.
Wondering where to turn when your teenager is struggling? Contact Towards
Address:12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS
Email: contact@wearetowards
Opening hours are:
· Monday to Friday: 8.00 to 20.00
· Saturday: 9.00 to 18.00
· Sunday: 10.00 to 16.00
In-person sessions at our Leeds Hub and online sessions available from anywhere.
Wondering where to turn when your teenager is struggling? Contact Towards
Adolescent counselling in Leeds built around how young people work
Adolescent counselling in Leeds built around how young people work
Young people are different from one another in profound ways, what helps one teenager open up might feel completely wrong for another. That's why our therapists meet every young person where they are.
At Towards, our adolescent counsellors are specialists in working with young people. They're trained in CBT, ACT, and counselling. They draw on a wide range of tools, games, technology, creative activities, depending on what helps a particular young person feel at ease and engage.
If a teenager loves art, that can be part of their therapy. If they find it easier to talk while doing something rather than sitting face-to-face, our therapist will find a way to work with that.
Many young people are also surprised to discover that it's easier to talk than they expected. Our therapists make sessions feel less like an appointment and more like a space where nothing must be performed.
One family came to us because their daughter's phobia of wasps and bees had grown so severe over the summer that she couldn't leave the house. The family hadn't been on holiday in three years. Windows stayed shut. The television had to be switched off at the first sign of an insect on screen.
Through gentle, gradual work, starting with black-and-white drawings in session and building, step by step, towards being able to walk outside, their daughter's confidence grew. That family booked their first holiday in years. That is what the right support can do.
Young people are different from one another in profound ways, what helps one teenager open up might feel completely wrong for another. That's why our therapists meet every young person where they are.
At Towards, our adolescent counsellors are specialists in working with young people. They're trained in CBT, ACT, and counselling. They draw on a wide range of tools, games, technology, creative activities, depending on what helps a particular young person feel at ease and engage.
If a teenager loves art, that can be part of their therapy. If they find it easier to talk while doing something rather than sitting face-to-face, our therapist will find a way to work with that.
Many young people are also surprised to discover that it's easier to talk than they expected. Our therapists make sessions feel less like an appointment and more like a space where nothing must be performed.
One family came to us because their daughter's phobia of wasps and bees had grown so severe over the summer that she couldn't leave the house. The family hadn't been on holiday in three years. Windows stayed shut. The television had to be switched off at the first sign of an insect on screen.
Through gentle, gradual work, starting with black-and-white drawings in session and building, step by step, towards being able to walk outside, their daughter's confidence grew. That family booked their first holiday in years. That is what the right support can do.
Young people are different from one another in profound ways, what helps one teenager open up might feel completely wrong for another. That's why our therapists meet every young person where they are.
At Towards, our adolescent counsellors are specialists in working with young people. They're trained in CBT, ACT, and counselling. They draw on a wide range of tools, games, technology, creative activities, depending on what helps a particular young person feel at ease and engage.
If a teenager loves art, that can be part of their therapy. If they find it easier to talk while doing something rather than sitting face-to-face, our therapist will find a way to work with that.
Many young people are also surprised to discover that it's easier to talk than they expected. Our therapists make sessions feel less like an appointment and more like a space where nothing must be performed.
One family came to us because their daughter's phobia of wasps and bees had grown so severe over the summer that she couldn't leave the house. The family hadn't been on holiday in three years. Windows stayed shut. The television had to be switched off at the first sign of an insect on screen.
Through gentle, gradual work, starting with black-and-white drawings in session and building, step by step, towards being able to walk outside, their daughter's confidence grew. That family booked their first holiday in years. That is what the right support can do.
What good family therapy in Leeds looks like, and why it matters
What good family therapy in Leeds looks like, and why it matters
Sometimes the most effective route is working with parents directly, helping them understand what their child is experiencing and how to support them at home.
At Towards, we help families work out which approach is right for them. This might include:
Individual therapy for your young person: Their own therapist, sessions, and pace. Everything discussed remains confidential unless there's a safeguarding concern.
Parent-led therapy: A therapist guides parents through evidence-based strategies to support their child at home. This can be powerful for younger adolescents, or where a young person isn't yet ready to engage directly with therapy.
Family therapy: Working together as a family unit to understand patterns of communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen the connections that matter most.
Find out which approach suits your family.
Sometimes the most effective route is working with parents directly, helping them understand what their child is experiencing and how to support them at home.
At Towards, we help families work out which approach is right for them. This might include:
Individual therapy for your young person: Their own therapist, sessions, and pace. Everything discussed remains confidential unless there's a safeguarding concern.
Parent-led therapy: A therapist guides parents through evidence-based strategies to support their child at home. This can be powerful for younger adolescents, or where a young person isn't yet ready to engage directly with therapy.
Family therapy: Working together as a family unit to understand patterns of communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen the connections that matter most.
Find out which approach suits your family.
Sometimes the most effective route is working with parents directly, helping them understand what their child is experiencing and how to support them at home.
At Towards, we help families work out which approach is right for them. This might include:
Individual therapy for your young person: Their own therapist, sessions, and pace. Everything discussed remains confidential unless there's a safeguarding concern.
Parent-led therapy: A therapist guides parents through evidence-based strategies to support their child at home. This can be powerful for younger adolescents, or where a young person isn't yet ready to engage directly with therapy.
Family therapy: Working together as a family unit to understand patterns of communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen the connections that matter most.
Find out which approach suits your family.
Sometimes the most effective route is working with parents directly, helping them understand what their child is experiencing and how to support them at home.
At Towards, we help families work out which approach is right for them. This might include:
Individual therapy for your young person: Their own therapist, sessions, and pace. Everything discussed remains confidential unless there's a safeguarding concern.
Parent-led therapy: A therapist guides parents through evidence-based strategies to support their child at home. This can be powerful for younger adolescents, or where a young person isn't yet ready to engage directly with therapy.
Family therapy: Working together as a family unit to understand patterns of communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen the connections that matter most.
Find out which approach suits your family.
Find out more
How therapy works at Towards
How therapy works at Towards
How therapy works at Towards
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Book your session: Select your preferred time and format and book your appointment. Your therapist will message you directly to introduce themselves before you meet. Your first session is free.
Book your session: Select your preferred time and format and book your appointment. Your therapist will message you directly to introduce themselves before you meet. Your first session is free.
Step 3
Step 3
Step 3
Begin therapy at your own pace: Your first session is free and it's a 50-minute assessment. You'll share what's been going on, start to understand your options, and begin building a relationship with your therapist.
Begin therapy at your own pace: Your first session is free and it's a 50-minute assessment. You'll share what's been going on, start to understand your options, and begin building a relationship with your therapist.
Begin therapy at your own pace: Your first session is free and it's a 50-minute assessment. You'll share what's been going on, start to understand your options, and begin building a relationship with your therapist.
You can also walk into our Leeds Hub on12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS for a physical session and our team will take care of the rest. Same-day appointments are often available.
You can also walk into our Leeds Hub on12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS for a physical session and our team will take care of the rest. Same-day appointments are often available.
You can also walk into our Leeds Hub on12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS for a physical session and our team will take care of the rest. Same-day appointments are often available.
No waiting lists, no missed school days, and no referral needed
No waiting lists, no missed school days, and no referral needed
No waiting lists, no missed school days, and no referral needed
There is a significant and well-documented shortage of mental health support for children and young people in the UK. Young people are waiting months, sometimes years, for NHS therapy, and when appointments do become available, they're often during school hours, creating a different kind of problem.
At Towards, we've designed our service specifically to work around the realities of family life. We're open seven days a week, and twelve hours a day. Appointments are available after school, in the evenings, and at weekends. Your child doesn't have to miss a lesson, and you don't have to take time off work.
Opening hours are:
Monday to Friday: 8.00 to 20.00
Saturday: 9.00 to 18.00
Sunday: 10.00 to 16.00
There is a significant and well-documented shortage of mental health support for children and young people in the UK. Young people are waiting months, sometimes years, for NHS therapy, and when appointments do become available, they're often during school hours, creating a different kind of problem.
At Towards, we've designed our service specifically to work around the realities of family life. We're open seven days a week, and twelve hours a day. Appointments are available after school, in the evenings, and at weekends. Your child doesn't have to miss a lesson, and you don't have to take time off work.
Opening hours are:
Monday to Friday: 8.00 to 20.00
Saturday: 9.00 to 18.00
Sunday: 10.00 to 16.00
There is a significant and well-documented shortage of mental health support for children and young people in the UK. Young people are waiting months, sometimes years, for NHS therapy, and when appointments do become available, they're often during school hours, creating a different kind of problem.
At Towards, we've designed our service specifically to work around the realities of family life. We're open seven days a week, and twelve hours a day. Appointments are available after school, in the evenings, and at weekends. Your child doesn't have to miss a lesson, and you don't have to take time off work.
Opening hours are:
Monday to Friday: 8.00 to 20.00
Saturday: 9.00 to 18.00
Sunday: 10.00 to 16.00
How much does family therapy cost at Towards?
How much does family therapy cost at Towards?
How much does family therapy cost at Towards?
Sessions at Towards are priced as follows:
Trainee therapist - £40 per session
Senior therapist - £80 per session
Specialist therapist - £120 per session
If cost is a concern, our closely supervised trainee therapists offer high-quality therapy at a reduced rate. All trainees are handpicked, rigorously assessed, and work under very close supervision.
Sessions at Towards are priced as follows:
Trainee therapist - £40 per session
Senior therapist - £80 per session
Specialist therapist - £120 per session
If cost is a concern, our closely supervised trainee therapists offer high-quality therapy at a reduced rate. All trainees are handpicked, rigorously assessed, and work under very close supervision.
Sessions at Towards are priced as follows:
Trainee therapist - £40 per session
Senior therapist - £80 per session
Specialist therapist - £120 per session
If cost is a concern, our closely supervised trainee therapists offer high-quality therapy at a reduced rate. All trainees are handpicked, rigorously assessed, and work under very close supervision.
Why Towards is different
Every Towards therapist is:
● Qualified and accredited by professional bodies (BABCP, BACP, UKCP).
● Carefully selected for the skills and traits linked to the best client outcomes.
● Supported through weekly clinical supervision and ongoing training to maintain excellence.
Research shows that not all qualified therapists achieve the same results. That’s why we invest in rigorous selection, monitoring, and development, so you know you’re in safe hands.
Why people in Leeds choose Towards
We know that choosing a therapist is a significant decision. Here's what makes Towards different:
Therapist matching, not assignment: we match you to the right therapist based on your needs, not simply whoever is available next.
Rigorously selected therapists: all Towards therapists are fully qualified and accredited by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). We select for the traits associated with the highest-performing therapists.
Ongoing clinical supervision: every therapist receives weekly clinical supervision and continuous professional development. We monitor outcomes so we know therapy is making a measurable difference.
Clinically led: our senior leadership team are experienced mental health clinicians, academics, and healthcare leaders. We're not a directory, we're a mental health provider that invests in quality.
We know that choosing a therapist is a significant decision. Here's what makes Towards different:
Therapist matching, not assignment: we match you to the right therapist based on your needs, not simply whoever is available next.
Rigorously selected therapists: all Towards therapists are fully qualified and accredited by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). We select for the traits associated with the highest-performing therapists.
Ongoing clinical supervision: every therapist receives weekly clinical supervision and continuous professional development. We monitor outcomes so we know therapy is making a measurable difference.
Clinically led: our senior leadership team are experienced mental health clinicians, academics, and healthcare leaders. We're not a directory, we're a mental health provider that invests in quality.
Your family deserves the right support
Your family deserves the right support
You don't have to carry the weight of watching your child struggle, because we're ready to help.
At Towards, every therapist is fully qualified and accredited with the BABCP, BACP, or BPS. They're vetted by our Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Sarah Bateup, and receive weekly clinical supervision to ensure the quality of every session. When it comes to your child, we don't believe in second best.
Speak with our team about the right approach.
First session is free. Book yours now.
You don't have to carry the weight of watching your child struggle, because we're ready to help.
At Towards, every therapist is fully qualified and accredited with the BABCP, BACP, or BPS. They're vetted by our Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Sarah Bateup, and receive weekly clinical supervision to ensure the quality of every session. When it comes to your child, we don't believe in second best.
Speak with our team about the right approach.
First session is free. Book yours now.
FAQs
Do we need a GP referral to access family therapy or adolescent counselling?
No. You can self-refer directly through the Towards app or by contacting our team via email (contact@wearetowards).
How quickly can we be seen?
Most families have their first appointment within days of getting in touch. We're open seven days a week, including after school and weekends.
Can sessions be online?
Yes. We offer fully online anxiety therapy via our secure platform. Many clients find it just as effective as in-person sessions. Plus, it's easier to fit around work and family commitments. You can also combine online and in-person sessions.
Will my child have to talk about things they don't want to?
No. Sessions are led at your child's pace. Our therapists are specialists in working with young people who find it difficult to talk about how they're feeling. They're experienced at taking the pressure off and making therapy feel like a manageable space, not a confrontation.
Do we need a GP referral to access family therapy or adolescent counselling?
No. You can self-refer directly through the Towards app or by contacting our team via email (contact@wearetowards).
How quickly can we be seen?
Most families have their first appointment within days of getting in touch. We're open seven days a week, including after school and weekends.
Can sessions be online?
Yes. We offer fully online anxiety therapy via our secure platform. Many clients find it just as effective as in-person sessions. Plus, it's easier to fit around work and family commitments. You can also combine online and in-person sessions.
Will my child have to talk about things they don't want to?
No. Sessions are led at your child's pace. Our therapists are specialists in working with young people who find it difficult to talk about how they're feeling. They're experienced at taking the pressure off and making therapy feel like a manageable space, not a confrontation.
Why Towards is different
Every Towards therapist is:
● Qualified and accredited by professional bodies (BABCP, BACP, UKCP).
● Carefully selected for the skills and traits linked to the best client outcomes.
● Supported through weekly clinical supervision and ongoing training to maintain excellence.
Research shows that not all qualified therapists achieve the same results. That’s why we invest in rigorous selection, monitoring, and development, so you know you’re in safe hands.