Towards therapy in Leeds

Come to the Towards hub on Albion Place to get started with a therapist straight away—or just drop in for a chat.

“The Leeds hub is designed to be a safe, judgement-free, welcoming space where you’ll feel heard, understood, and supported by people who truly care.”

“The Leeds hub is designed to be a safe, judgement-free, welcoming space where you’ll feel heard, understood, and supported by people who truly care.”

Sally Charles

Lead Therapist, Leeds

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We get it. Starting therapy can feel like a big step. So our spaces are warm, welcoming—and also designed for confidentiality.

You don’t need a booking to come and see us. Drop in for a chat about therapy any time. We’re here to help.

Types of support

Types of support

1-to-1

Couples

Group

Children and Young people (5+)

Family

1-to-1

Family

Young people (12+)

Our therapists in Leeds

Our therapists in Leeds

Sally Charles

CBT Therapist

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

Young people

Sally is an experienced CBT Therapist and Lead Therapist at Towards, with over 25 years’ experience supporting children, young people, and adults across a range of settings, including the NHS and public sector. She specialises in working with children aged 10+, helping them build resilience and confidence through evidence-based CBT.

Sally has particular expertise in anxiety, low mood, stress, and behavioural difficulties. Her approach is practical, collaborative, and person-centred, creating a safe and compassionate space where young people feel understood, supported, and empowered to make lasting positive change.

Jacob King

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

Young people

Jacob is a compassionate and experienced Senior Therapist with specialist training in ADHD and Autism. He supports children aged 12+, young people, and adults to better understand what these diagnoses may mean for them, helping to build self-awareness, acceptance, and confidence in everyday life.

Jacob works with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, offering tailored, person-centred support that meets each individual where they are. His therapeutic approach is collaborative, empathetic, and supportive, creating a safe space for clients to explore their experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive change and a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Elizabeth Judd

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

WORKS WITH

Adults

Elizabeth is a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with over 30 years’ experience working in educational and mental health settings. She is deeply committed to supporting individuals to improve their wellbeing and quality of life.

She specialises in providing practical, evidence-based interventions for common mental health difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, and everyday stress. Her approach is empathetic, collaborative, and person-centred, creating a safe and supportive space where individuals can explore their experiences, gain insight, and work towards meaningful, lasting change.

Tallulah Tay

Therapist & Children’s Counsellor

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

Young people

Tallulah is a compassionate and experienced therapist and counsellor with over 30 years’ experience working with children, young people, and adults. Her work is grounded in a person-centred approach, tailoring support to the individual needs of each client and helping them gain insight, resolve difficulties, and build self-understanding.

She specialises in working with children aged 7 and above, using a child-focused approach that incorporates play and creativity to help children express themselves in a safe and supportive way. Her empathetic, collaborative style supports clients of all ages to work towards meaningful and lasting change.

Meg Dunning

Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

Young people

Meg is a qualified Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, delivering evidence-based, client-led support to young people upto age 25, experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. She specialises in anxiety (including social anxiety, worry, and phobias), low mood, stress, school-related challenges, and barriers to education, with a focus on supporting young people with school avoidance or attendance difficulties.

She is passionate about adapting her work to meet the needs of neurodiverse, physically disabled, and LGBTQI+ clients, and also offers parent-led sessions for children under 12. Her warm, collaborative, and flexible approach helps young people develop practical coping skills, manage worries around transitions, performance, and social pressures, and build confidence to return to routine. Her experience spans charitable organisations, local authorities, and school settings.

Meg is a qualified Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, delivering evidence-based, client-led support to young people upto the age 25, experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. She specialises in anxiety (including social anxiety, worry, and phobias), low mood, stress, school-related challenges, and barriers to education, with a focus on supporting young people with school avoidance or attendance difficulties.

She is passionate about adapting her work to meet the needs of neurodiverse, physically disabled, and LGBTQI+ clients, and also offers parent-led sessions for children under 12. Her warm, collaborative, and flexible approach helps young people develop practical coping skills, manage worries around transitions, performance, and social pressures, and build confidence to return to routine. Her experience spans charitable organisations, local authorities, and school settings.

Fariha Sheikh

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Children

Young people

Fariha is one of the therapists in training at Towards. Her work is closely supervised by the Clinical Lead, Kate Tilbury. I am trained to use CBT for children and young people who have a range of problems including low mood, anxiety, worry, anger and behavioural issues.

Elizabeth Judd

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

WORKS WITH

Adults

Elizabeth is a qualified adults psychological wellbeing practitioner. She has 30+ years of experience, working within educational and mental health settings. Elizabeth is passionate about helping people to improve their lives.

Fran Bratt

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Adults

Fran is a therapist in training at Towards, working under the close supervision of Chief Clinical Officer Dr Sarah Bateup. She is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, life stressors, bereavement, and long-term health conditions.

Fran Bratt

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Adults

Fran is a therapist in training at Towards, working under the close supervision of Chief Clinical Officer Dr Sarah Bateup. She is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, life stressors, bereavement, and long-term health conditions.

Fran Bratt

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Adults

Fran is a therapist in training at Towards, working under the close supervision of Chief Clinical Officer Dr Sarah Bateup. She is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, life stressors, bereavement, and long-term health conditions.

Fariha Sheikh

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Children

Young people

Fariha is one of the therapists in training at Towards. Her work is closely supervised by the Clinical Lead, Kate Tilbury. I am trained to use CBT for children and young people who have a range of problems including low mood, anxiety, worry, anger and behavioural issues.

Fran Bratt

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Adults

Fran is a therapist in training at Towards, working under the close supervision of Chief Clinical Officer Dr Sarah Bateup. She is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, life stressors, bereavement, and long-term health conditions.

Fran Bratt

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Adults

Fran is a therapist in training at Towards, working under the close supervision of Chief Clinical Officer Dr Sarah Bateup. She is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, life stressors, bereavement, and long-term health conditions.

About our Leeds hub

About our Leeds hub

Useful info

Useful info

ADDRESS

ADDRESS

ADDRESS

12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS

OPENING HOURS

OPENING HOURS

OPENING HOURS

8.00 to 20.00

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Towards therapy in Leeds

Come to the Towards hub on Albion Place to get started with a therapist straight away—or just drop in for a chat.

Towards therapy in Leeds

Come to the Towards hub on Albion Place to get started with a therapist straight away—or just drop in for a chat.